Factory installed printer was perfect but now getting a squiggle line when it first goes across.
I have a factory built machine that was printing perfectly but now a few days into things it prints a squiggle line when it first goes across and then doesn't adhere well when starting the print. I have run all of the calibration tools and I am getting the same results. I am not sure what has happened but something has changed. I am running the filament that came with it so I don't think that is the problem. I have also cleaned the nozzle but nothing seems to help. Any suggestions?
RE: Factory installed printer was perfect but now getting a squiggle line when it first goes across.
RE: Factory installed printer was perfect but now getting a squiggle line when it first goes across.
This was my lastest first layer calibration. I haven't made any changes but I did move the printer but carried it by the top bar. Could that have offset something?
RE: Factory installed printer was perfect but now getting a squiggle line when it first goes across.
Yes, you appear to need a Z-height adjustment. Based on what I can see in the picture, it's higher than it should be and not "squishing" down correctly.
This is the official method: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/live-adjust-z_112427
This is the method I prefer to use: https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-assembly-and-first-prints-troubleshooting/life-adjust-z-my-way/
Aaron