Common Issues

Not Extruding Enough Plastic:
The 3D printer does not provide any feedback about how much plastic actually leaves the nozzle, it’s possible that there may be less plastic exiting the n...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Holes and Gaps in the Top Layers
To save plastic, most 3D printed parts are created to have a solid shell that surrounds a porous, partially hollow interior. For example, the interior ...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 9:07 AM
Visible Lines In The Bottom Layers
The reason for this issue is the gap between the nozzle and the print bed is too wide. Make sure your print bed is leveled correctly. Reduce the height of...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 8:18 AM
Stringing or Oozing
Stringing /Oozing This is typically due to plastic oozing out of the nozzle while the extruder is moving to a new location occurs when small strings of...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 9:08 AM
No Filament Comes Out Of The Nozzle
The print bed is empty! There’s no filament coming out of the print-head? The nozzle is clogged by carbonized material from previous print processes.  ...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 8:31 AM
Warping
At the base of the model, the print bends upwards until it’s no longer level with the print platform. This can also result in horizontal cracks in upper p...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Missing Layers
There may be some gaps in the prototype because some layers have been skipped partially or completely.   The printer failed to provide the amount ...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 8:35 AM
Clogged Extruder
When you get a hot-end blockage or your extruder's filament drive fails on your 3D printer, the signs are usually obvious: The stream of plastic start...
Tue, 16 Aug, 2016 at 9:05 AM