Under extrusion, not sure what to do
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
Honestly, from that picture, it is hard to tell there is any problem at all. How are you determining you have an issue?
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
@dan-rogers
There is definitely a problem, if I unload the PLA and reload, I can print the file again fine, the next time I come to print it, I get gaps between the lines and the print looks horrible, I think the PLA is melting too high up in the heatbreak, maybe I have some setting wrong in the slicer, I have some experience with other printers, but I am totally new to printing PLA on a MK3S
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
@mattj
do you let the printer cool till the extruder fan switches off (50Centigrade)
if not the extruder heat creeps up the heat break, into the cold end! and can cause clogs
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
@joantabb
I have switched it off before letting it cool yes, I didn't realise that happens, so I should let it cool almost completely before switching off?
Do you think it's worth me trying a different brand PLA?
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
Not yet, just try letting the next print cool before switching off, and see what happens the next time
regards Joan
I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK
RE: Under extrusion, not sure what to do
@joantabb
Ok thank you, I will give that a try and report back soon