Creator Workshop
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Layer Missing
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? During printing, some layers are partially or completely skipped, so there are gaps on the surface of the model. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Resume the print ∙ Under-Extrusion ∙ Printer Losing Alignment ∙ Drivers Overheating TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Resume the print 3D printing is a delic...MORE -
Poor Infill
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? How to judge whether a print is good? The first thing that most people think of is to have a beautiful appearance. However, not only the appearance but also the quality of the infill is very important. That is because the infill plays a critical part in the strength of the mod...MORE -
Gaps in Thin Walls
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? Generally speaking, a strong model contains thick walls and solid infill. However, sometimes there will be gaps between the thin walls, which cannot be firmly bonded together. This will make the model soft and weak that can’t reach the ideal hardness. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Nozzl...MORE -
Pillowing
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? For models with a flat top layer, it is a common problem that there is a hole on the top layer, and there may also be uneven. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Poor Top Layer Supports ∙ Improper Cooling TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Poor Top Layer Supports One of the major reasons for pillowi...MORE -
Stringing
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? When the nozzle moves over open areas between different printing parts, some filament oozes out and produces strings. Sometimes, the model will cover strings like a spider web. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Extrusion While Travel Move ∙ Nozzle Not Clean ∙ Filament Quility TROUBLE...MORE -
Elephant’s Foot
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? “Elephant feet” refers to the deformation of the bottom layer of the model that slightly protrudes outward, making the model look as clumsy as elephant feet. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Insufficient Cooling on Bottom Layers ∙ Unlevel Print Bed TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Ins...MORE -
Warping
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? The bottom or upper edge of the model is warped and deformed during printing; the bottom no longer sticks to the printing table. The warped edge may also cause the upper part of the model to break, or the model may be completely separated from the printing table due to poor adhe...MORE -
Overheating
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? Due to the thermoplastic character for the filament, the material become soft after heating. But if the temperature of the newly extruded filament is too high without being rapidly cooled and solidified, the model will easily deform during the cooling process. POSSIBLE CA...MORE -
Over-Extrusion
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? Over-extrusion means that the printer extrudes more filament than needed. This causes excess filament accumulate on the outside of the model which make the print in-refined and the surface is not smooth. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Nozzle Diameter Not Match ∙ Filament Diameter Not Mat...MORE -
Under-Extrusion
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? Under-extrusion is that the printer is not supplying sufficient filament for the print. It may cause some defects like thin layers, unwanted gaps or missing layers. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Nozzle Jammed ∙ Nozzle Diameter Not Match ∙ Filament Diameter Not Match ∙ Extrusion Setting No...MORE -
Inconsistent Extrusion
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? A good printing requires continuous extrusion of filament, especially for accurate parts. If the extrusion varies, it will affect the final print quality such as irregular surfaces. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Filament Stuck or Tangled ∙ Nozzle Jammed ∙ Grinding Filament ∙ Incorrect Sof...MORE -
Not Sticking
WHAT’S THE ISSUE? A 3D print should be sticked to the print bed while printing, or it would become a mess. The problem is common on the first layer, but still can happen in mid-print. POSSIBLE CAUSES ∙ Nozzle Too High ∙ Unlevel Print Bed ∙ Weak Bonding Surface ∙ Print Too Fast ∙ Heated Bed Temp...MORE
