Even line spiraling around a round object
Hello everyone,
I am a new and proud owner of a new Prusa i3 MK3 (KIT) and have already produced some very nice prints. Now I have printed a very simple round tin and recognized a line over the whole cylinder. (see image). Now to my question, is this a hardware calibration problem, or is that just a wrong setting in the slicing software?
As slicing software I used Slic3r Prusa Edition in version 1.41.1-rc +. It was printed with PLA (the original Prusa filament attached to the kit) and the settings in Slic3r: 0.20mm FAST, PRUSA PLA, 20% Infill.
I would be very happy if I at least knew if it was due to the hardware or settings, the software.
Many Thanks
Chris K.
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
Probably a "zipper" line. It is where the print starts and stops for each layer so a tad bit more filament ends up there.
Neal
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
Hello Neal, thank you for your answer. It seams so, because when i watch the printer while it prints than there is a speed change at this position. but is there a way to avoid that? So if I understand you right, you do not think that this is a problem by the hardware or a bad calibration. Thanks
Chris K.
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
I don't think it is a problem with hardware, software, or firmware. Maybe try to set your slicer for random start points, little more retract when starting a new layer, and a tad bit of z-hop. That should help. The print looks great otherwise so now you are into the "tweaking" stage.
Neal
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
Thank you for the moment, i will try that. I'll post my results.
Chris K.
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
Hello Neal your tip to set "random start points" was the solution. For all other beginners, the setting can be found in "Print Settings" -> "Layers and perimeters". Change the value from Nearest to Random. Thank you for the quick help!
Chris K.
Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
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Re: Even line spiraling around a round object
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