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Karen_M_Ippoli
Oct '16

Usind Newest M3D Mini…Using M3D PLA…have adjust and calibrated the base twice (it is now .035 on the corners and it is printing better and I have increased temp to 220) it gets about 1/3 of the way done on any and all models I have tried then the pieces come apart or move and I have yet been able to do any models successfully!!!

I am using external feed with no tension but I cant even print the external spool holder without it drifting at some point. I have tried turning off fan as I think it does cool the print too fast and it breaks away before it is done -(was peeling up on me)

I am new to M3D and 3D printing in general and very disappointed I cant get even the smallest print job to go the full print…and yes I have raft and wave bonding checked as well

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PodgeOnethousan
Nov '16

I’ve never been able to print large flat things with mine, small tall things are no problem.

R_Travis_Brown
Nov '16

Maintenance. Lubricate your z axis with a silicone lubricant. Make sure your x and y axis are free of stray filament wire and other artifacts. (X and y are probably not your problem. ) The last thing is that your prints may not be sticking as well as you think. I have found the buildtak to degrade over time and prevent prober adhesion. Try painters tape. Alternatively you might want to check out octopi and the M33 Fio plugin.

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Jared_Farnum
Dec '16

I have now 3 print attempts. The first two did not go well due to the print moving during the print. I ran to CVS and bought an Elmers glue stick. Smeared in on the bed and the thrid print worked beautifully.