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meghan.c2
(@meghan-c2)
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Lost ability to make prints

Hello --

I was working on the multi-material upgrade for my i3 mk3 and completed the section 0.5 (extruder upgrade B6 to B7). Had everything reassembled, checked it out, printed some nice prints with PLA. Switched to ABS - printed some nice prints. Tried going to PETG to print some of the multi-material upgrade parts that arrived broken. Was not able to get a good print. Tried switching back to PLA - no luck. Same with ABS - no luck getting a nice print again.

I have tried:

  • Clean the nozzle;
  • Change the PTFE tube,
  • Re-level the bed;
  • Adjust Z-height;
  • Adjust tension on extruder gears;
  • Increase bed temperature
  • This is what a test square looks like -- previously this was printing fine with the PLA I was using and the ABS.
    https://photos.app.goo.gl/4P4yL9HbiG8YgKVL7

    Any suggestions on things to try would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you

    Posted : 06/03/2019 4:30 pm
    Bunny Science
    (@bunny-science)
    Noble Member
    Re: Lost ability to make prints

    I think your nozzle got clogged moving from higher temp ABS down to PETG.

    Try heating nozzle to ABS temperature and extruding some cleaning filament.
    Cold pull if needed.

    Posted : 06/03/2019 4:35 pm
    Nikolai
    (@nikolai)
    Noble Member
    Re: Lost ability to make prints

    or just simple first layer/bed adhesion issue.

    Often linked posts:
    Going small with MMU2
    Real Multi Material
    My prints on Instagram

    Posted : 06/03/2019 8:01 pm
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