Inconsistent output
Hello all. I built my printer a couple months ago and haven't had alot of time to play with it until recently. I am using the stock filament but I am having some inconsistent output. Using the stock file on the SD card I try printing the first layer of the Prusa Rectangle and what I get is the pictures below. Any advice would be appreciated.
RE: Inconsistent output
I do not think you z-height or live Z is right.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Inconsistent output
hmmm.. Am I too close to the bed cause I am not having any issues with bed adhesion?
RE: Inconsistent output
Too Low?
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That looks too high. The corners are rounded and the loops in the rectangles look unfused.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Inconsistent output
So I was at -1.705 and now this is what I get at -1.725. I guess I am just getting nervous I will scratch the bed. lol.
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-1.745 always seems to have some gapping on the left side of the print.
RE: Inconsistent output
That is either an extrusion issue or you are still not low enough. I would lower it about 0.030 and try again.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog
RE: Inconsistent output
@sannin
Hi, are you using 7x7 mesh bed levelling?
available through the LCD screen?
have you tried "Life Adjust @Z@, My Way" by Jeff Jordan?
https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-mk3-assembly-and-first-prints-troubleshooting/life-adjust-z-my-way/
there are three test files in a zip file in the bottom of the first post, at the beginning of the thread
regards Joan
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RE: Inconsistent output
@cwbullet yup was way to high. Thanks
@joantabb Havent touched the 7x7 at all. but that link you posted worked wonders. Thanks
-1.820 seemed to be my printers magic number. Now I know what to look for from now on.
RE: Inconsistent output
@sannin
It's a start - glad you got sorted. You'll find you need to adjust live z when you change colors sometimes, when you change brands of filaments, or types of filament (material type). There is no magic z setting that will work in all situations. Curly edges or lifting = too high, wavy like water usually means too low (too low will also accumulate material on the nozzle)
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Guess I spoke too soon. Back to Back prints same settings.
RE: Inconsistent output
I would guess you are still too high. The only other thing that will do this is under extrusion. I do not think it is the latter.
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Chuck H
3D Printer Review Blog