Printer retarts mid print
I just got the i3 MK3s Kit a couple of weeks ago and got it put together. However, it is restarting about 20 to 30 minutes into every print I try. The LCD screen with go bright and then dark, then it will reset to the main screen as if nothing was going on. The printer head does not reset, it is in the last location when the print failed. Any ideas on what I could be dealing with?
RE: Printer retarts mid print
A spontaneous reboot could be temporary loss of power, either primary power or perhaps a loose connection in the power supply or wiring, a shorted reset switch, or a defect in the power supply or an issue with either of the PC boards.
I would most definitely engage support via chat on this one.
RE: Printer retarts mid print
I had the same problem with my Prusa Mini. In my case it turned out to be the USB-Stick that was included in the kit.
Haven't gotten any reboots since i switched to another USB-Stick. So maybe thats also a thing you could try.
RE: Printer retarts mid print
Do try re-seating your SD card or flash drive. The SD slot can fail and cause intermittent resets. If you haven't already done so, log into the online store and contact support via chat. They may have more specific suggestions.
Are you by any chance running Octoprint? If so, check the terminal screen and see if it captured any messages from the printer before it reset.
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