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prus-34
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First print, not enough filament flow?

New user to 3d printing here. I purchased a used Prusa i3 mk3 over the weekend. I started with doing the initial calibration which all seemed OK. When I tried the first layer calibration I was having trouble getting any filament to come out. I tried doing the "cold pull" method a couple times and now filament is coming out. I'm still having issues with my first calibration and prints. I'm looking for some guidance on what I should try next?

 

I tried the first layer calibration again. Is this a z calibration issue or still not enough filament coming out?

 

I also tried the xyz calibration cube which seemed to be working and then ended up like this:

 

Picture of the "cube" from the bottom. Seemed fine until it missed a few passes.

Posted : 16/10/2019 6:39 pm
prus-34
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First print, not enough filament flow?

Turns out the set screw had fallen out. All sorted out now.

Posted : 17/10/2019 2:08 pm
knauth
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RE: First print, not enough filament flow?

@prus-34

I’m having the same issue. Where is the set screw?

Posted : 21/10/2019 10:19 am
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