Layer Lines on one side but not the other on printed building
I just recently got my printer up and running and have run a couple smaller prints successfully. I just ran this overnight and the left side is nice and smooth, the right side is full of layers, like they didn't bond together. Has anyone seen this before? I am guessing its got something to do with things not being level, the belt tension being off, or something is loose, but wanted to check if anyone has any further tips or things to check on before I run it again. There are also now many small dots where the corners of this print are on the plate, is that normal or does that look like I have the nozzle too close to the plate?
RE: Layer Lines on one side but not the other on printed building
What filament are you using? What did the preview in your slicer look like? Are you using the 3x3 mesh scan or 7x7?
Do a first layer calibration wizard and post 2 images, one of the full bed and a close up of the little rectangle at the end.
Cheers
-Bob
Prusa I3 Mk2 kit upgraded to Mk2.5s, Ender3 with many mods, Prusa Mini kit with Bondtech heat break, Prusa I3 Mk3s+ kit
the left side is nice and smooth, the right side is full of layers, like they didn't bond together. Has anyone seen this before?
You have a box shape, the picture isn't clear - what is the condition of the 'right' side of the left wall?
I am guessing its got something to do with things not being level, the belt tension being off, or something is loose, but
Belt tension usually impacts both sides. If the 'right' side of the left wall is OK then it's something that takes effect on change of direction and on only one side. I would look first at the idler bearing.
There are also now many small dots where the corners of this print are on the plate, is that normal
It's quite common, especally with newer sheets. It means your adhesion is good and a larger object was trying to warp.
Cheerio,
RE: Layer Lines on one side but not the other on printed building
What filament are you using? What did the preview in your slicer look like? Are you using the 3x3 mesh scan or 7x7?
Do a first layer calibration wizard and post 2 images, one of the full bed and a close up of the little rectangle at the end.
Cheers
-Bob
Prusament PLA Galaxy Black, preview looks good (below), 3x3. I just went to run the calibration wizard and discovered that the clamp for the PINDA sensor was loose and when I tried to tighten it, it seems that the nut has stripped inside the little cavity and I can't actually get a good clamp on the sensor anymore. If I can get that sorted out, hopefully that fixes it, but if not, I will return!
the left side is nice and smooth, the right side is full of layers, like they didn't bond together. Has anyone seen this before?
You have a box shape, the picture isn't clear - what is the condition of the 'right' side of the left wall?
I am guessing its got something to do with things not being level, the belt tension being off, or something is loose, but
Belt tension usually impacts both sides. If the 'right' side of the left wall is OK then it's something that takes effect on change of direction and on only one side. I would look first at the idler bearing.
There are also now many small dots where the corners of this print are on the plate, is that normal
It's quite common, especally with newer sheets. It means your adhesion is good and a larger object was trying to warp.
Cheerio,
The inside of the left wall is bad too but not as bad as the outside. Okay, thanks for the tips and the info about the sheet! I appreciate it.