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Pablo Lereu
(@pablo-lereu)
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X axis layer shifting

Hi everyone,
I am a new owner of a MK3S. I completed the kit this week and now tinkering with prints.

I am having trouble with X-axis layer shifting. The first few layers always seem to go fine and then the shifting begins.
The shifting is always from left to right.

I am using the Prusa filament that came in the box.
The filament sticks well with a live Z of -1.100.
I have tried to reduce the speed to 90% as well as 75% but it still happens.
The tension values also seem to be in the correct range.

I am currently printing a 3x6 grid.

Any help on troubleshooting would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Pablo

 

 

 

 

Opublikowany : 21/05/2019 10:05 pm
Vojtěch
(@vojtech)
Honorable Member
RE: X axis layer shifting

This is usually caused by improperly tightened X axis pulley on the X motor. The set screw on the flat portion of the axle must be tightened first, to self-center on the flat and only then the second set screw can be tightened. Anything else will lead to a partially loose X pulley and in shifts in higher layers as the printer increases acceleration compared to 1st layer.

Opublikowany : 21/05/2019 10:20 pm
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