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carstopper
Jan '19

Over the last few months after having issues with prints folding up and sliding off the platform I finally decided to switch to a glass print bed while using hairspray. I’ve been using it to print 5e minis (two medium figures at a time) and it was working amazing. I recently tried to print a larger figure but about 50 to 60% through the print comes off the bed slides off center. I tried cleaning and reapplying hair spray but it still is doing the same thing.

I am printing with PLA
Nozzle temp: 198 C
Bed temp: 50 C

Some other factors are that the room is colder in that corner, also the left print head (the head not being used) is a little lower than the right and sometimes rubs against the print. Any Ideas?

wirlybird
Jan '19

Try about 65 for the first layer and then you can reduce by 5 if the print stays in place.

You can also use a hotter extruder temp for the first layer then reduce to your normal temp.

I usually have to increase bed temp a little in colder seasons.
Why are you using the right one for PLA? The left is where the part cooling fan is if installed.

Make sure you are using the right hair spray - Aqua Net super hold I think. Not all sprays will work.
Consider using the glue stick. I switched some time back and it was easier.

carstopper
Jan '19

Im using the left because the right is jammed atm and I dont have the tools to take the nozzel off. Im going out tonight so im gonna get the proper hair spray a glue stick and some tools and give it another shot.
Thanks

wirlybird
Jan '19

Ok, your other post seemed to indicate you were using the right one.