Is there a extrusion multiplier option in cura as it could just be the gcode not pushing enough plastic. I use s3d and have had gaps which was fixed by increasing the extrusion multiplier
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Thank you! I raised the “Flow Rate %” to 110% and started the print-- it does look better! The back end still has some separation but there is a very noticeable difference between this and my last few prints. I attached the front and back pic from the recent pic. I will raise it a bit more and see how things turn out.
Thanks so much for all the help thus far. I’ve been trying different solutions you all have mentioned-- including trying a higher extrusion % (110 then 115), more top layers, a higher infill % and measuring my filament to make sure it is the correct size. I’ve adjusted my settings a few times – I’ve attached what I am at right now. As it stands, I am getting much better prints with these settings-- the gaps are not nearly as bad but they are still present. My top layer has a smooth feel to it but you can tell there are strands lined up and in a few places there are still some gaps. See the enclosed pictures. Would you guys recommend making any alterations to my current settings to improve my current prints? Thank you again for all the help. These are good lessons and I’m learning a lot as I experiment.
OK, looking at your print, I think you should lower your print speed during printing.
When your printer starts out the fill on the top, looks like you have plenty of plastic when it starts to extrude. Then, it gets thin as it accelerates, then is thick again when it decelerates into the end of the print line.
I am guessing here, but that would imply that when your printer is printing at maximum speed, your extruder is having trouble keeping up.
90mms is fast for a monoprice, at least until you get it dialed in. I would move more towards half that for now.