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The Astrononeer
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I3 Mk3s+ kit massive stringing issues

Hello, I recently completed my I3mk3s+ kit and have been printing for a bit, but I cannot figure out how to get rid of this terrible stringing. Is this normal? I was hoping the Prusa wouldn't have this issue but I don't know what's wrong. I have had to tighten the tensioner on the bondtech gears more than it suggested as it was pushing out the door when filament was loaded and skipping steps. Included are the parameters I used, any ideas? Thanks.

Posted : 05/09/2022 2:36 pm
Thomas Lynch
(@thomas-lynch)
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RE: I3 Mk3s+ kit massive stringing issues

Although you don't mention what type of filament you are using here it looks like a classical wet filament problem. Some filaments are more prone to it than others. If you think your machine is in top shape this could be the problem.

Posted : 05/09/2022 2:59 pm
The Astrononeer
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Topic starter answered:
RE: I3 Mk3s+ kit massive stringing issues

Oh right, it is the standard silver that came with the printer, mostly fresh out of the package.

Posted : 05/09/2022 3:29 pm
Diem
 Diem
(@diem)
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Sometimes bone dry filament can become wet enough during a long print to be stringing by the end...

PLA usually takes two or three days at humid times of year.

Look up threads about drying.

Cheerio,

Posted : 05/09/2022 4:08 pm
The Astrononeer
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Topic starter answered:
RE: I3 Mk3s+ kit massive stringing issues

Ah. ok, I will. I didn't even think it could have been the filament.

Posted : 05/09/2022 5:25 pm
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