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Tekin Ozbek
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First prints following upgrade from MK3S to MK3S+ excessive stringing/oozing

I have recently upgraded from MK3S to MK3S+ and in the meanwhile, bought and replaced the old hotend with a new pre-assembled one from Prusa.

I run the latest firmware for MK3S+ and software (PrusaSlicer). I have never changed the stock settings before or after the upgrade. I have never used temperature settings other than 215/60 (first layer) and 210/60 (following layers).

There's excessive oozing during preheating that wasn't there before. Then I noticed during some prints, there's also excessive stringing in places where the nozzle travels some distance between extrusions.

None of these were present prior to the upgrade. I understand that these can be fixed by tweaking retraction and/or temperature settings, however I wish to first understand why these started happening in the first place.

Thanks

Posted : 17/09/2022 3:16 am
cwbullet
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RE: First prints following upgrade from MK3S to MK3S+ excessive stringing/oozing

I would check to make sure the nozzle is completely tightened.  it often needs a little twist while heated.  

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 20/09/2022 10:15 am
Tekin Ozbek
(@tekin-ozbek)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: First prints following upgrade from MK3S to MK3S+ excessive stringing/oozing

Even ones that come assembled from Prusa? I did not have to do this with the original one that came with the kit.

Posted : 20/09/2022 2:32 pm
cwbullet
(@cwbullet)
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RE: First prints following upgrade from MK3S to MK3S+ excessive stringing/oozing

Yes.  

Posted by: @tekin-ozbek

Even ones that come assembled from Prusa? I did not have to do this with the original one that came with the kit.

 

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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog

Posted : 21/09/2022 10:07 am
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