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brian.w25
(@brian-w25)
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VERY new to 3d printing. I need some guidance

Hello:

So, I have been doing a lot of prototyping and printing for a company I have started, and recently the printer is not printing as well as it usually does. When it prints out the skirt and the first few layers, I get a lot of "streaking." See attached pictures for reference. What would cause this? Is this because it simply needs cleaned, or is this something else?

I have:
- cleaned the nozzle (without disassembly)
- Cleaned the bed thoroughly
- Recalibrated
- Ran self test (no problem)

I know this seems a little basic, but any guidance here would be appreciated. I'm completely new to this.

Posted : 17/03/2018 8:22 pm
MechLink
(@mechlink)
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Re: VERY new to 3d printing. I need some guidance

Hi, Looks to me like you need to adjust the "Live-Z" and lower it so the nozzle is a bit closer to the bed.

here is a link to Prusa's guide on this
https://help.prusa3d.com/l/en/article/ZhBlGFD9Ah-live-adjust-z

Its for the MK3 but the basic info works on both MK2 and MK3

See my stuff at
https://www.printables.com/@MechLink
https://www.myminifactory.com/users/MechLink

Posted : 17/03/2018 10:23 pm
brian.w25
(@brian-w25)
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Topic starter answered:
Re: VERY new to 3d printing. I need some guidance

That seems to have done the job. Thanks!

Posted : 18/03/2018 1:12 am
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