Notifications
Clear all

Different Prints Failing at the Exact Same Height  

  RSS
Eliot Lytle
(@eliot-lytle)
Active Member
Different Prints Failing at the Exact Same Height

The printer was printing fine for weeks until it crashed into a print. I inspected and recalibrated then ran a Benchy to test and it fails at the exact same height. After making sure the nozzle was fully seated, checking the pinda height and inspecting for obstructions I tried another benchy and got the same results on the exact same height. The Z screws are straight and not touching the top plastic parts. It prints perfectly up to a specific height then knocks the print off the bed. No idea where to go from here. I'm using PLA on an MK3+. Any thoughts would be appreciated! 

I haven't printed a benchy and watched at the exact time it crashes but I do know it knocks the print off the bed. Tomorrow I can reprint a benchy and film the exact moment of impact if that would help. 

Posted : 21/10/2025 1:36 pm
Diem
 Diem
(@diem)
Illustrious Member

Please show us the underside of a failed print.

Cheerio,

Posted : 21/10/2025 1:58 pm
Eliot Lytle
(@eliot-lytle)
Active Member
Topic starter answered:
RE: Different Prints Failing at the Exact Same Height

Here's a look at the first layer. The print quality is good up to the fail point.

Posted : 21/10/2025 2:14 pm
Diem
 Diem
(@diem)
Illustrious Member

That looks slightly odd.  The first layer is going down well but - what is causing that splatter pattern of discolouration?  It it poor adhesion due to something being spilt/sprayed nearby?

Try giving the print sheet a thorough clean, see if that's enough.

Cheerio,

Posted : 21/10/2025 3:59 pm
Share: