Question 1

Multi-colour problems on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Colour bleed, failed swaps, waste. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 2

Levelling and probe faults on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Won't level, probe errors, uneven bed. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 3

Print stops part-way on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Pauses, power loss, disconnects. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 4

First layer won't stick on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Warping, curling, spaghetti. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 5

Stringing and blobs on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Wispy hairs between parts. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 6

Under-extrusion or no extrusion on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Gaps, thin walls, clicking. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 7

Layer shifting on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Print slides part-way up. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 8

Rough surface or ringing on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Ghosting, ripples, seams. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 9

Printer noise or errors on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Grinding, thermal runaway, won't home. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 10

Parts are weak or snapping on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Splitting along layer lines. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 11

Parts are the wrong size on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Holes too tight, elephant's foot. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

Question 12

Overhangs and supports on a 3D printer — what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Drooping, or supports won't come off. Use the 3DFLO Print Doctor to narrow down the cause for your specific printer and get the fix.

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