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Rob Latour
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odd 'streak' in my print

I got this odd 'streak' in my print today (and on another similar print yesterday)

a picture is included below

I've uploaded the source for it here:

https://www.printables.com/model/1278521-single-gang-outlet-box

Not sure why this is happening, is there a setting I should be using to avoid it?

 

 

This topic was modified 2 months ago by Rob Latour
Posted : 27/04/2025 6:00 pm
Chris Hill
(@chris-hill)
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RE: odd 'streak' in my print

That looks like it might be the seam - where perimeters start and finish on each layer. 

https://help.prusa3d.com/article/seam-position_151069

Have you perhaps set it to 'Rear'?  Try 'Nearest' or 'Aligned' instead.  Or turn the model so that one corner is obviously the rearmost part of the model and leave the setting on 'Rear'.

Posted : 27/04/2025 6:08 pm
Rob Latour
(@rob-latour)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: odd 'streak' in my print

It is set to 'Aligned'

Posted : 27/04/2025 6:39 pm
LarGriff
(@largriff)
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RE:

Nice looking outlet box!  You might consider using flameproof self-extinguishing PETG.

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusament-petg-v0-natural-1kg/

MK4S/MMU3

Posted : 27/04/2025 8:56 pm
FoxRun3D
(@foxrun3d)
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RE: odd 'streak' in my print

As my esteemed colleague said, that looks like the seam.  Why it's not hidden in one of the corners, I don't know. But it's worth playing with the seam settings and model orientation and then check the preview, with show seams activated, to see where slicer puts the seam.  

Or just sand it away. 

Formerly known on this forum as @fuchsr -- https://foxrun3d.com/

Posted : 27/04/2025 9:33 pm
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