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Update: using 0.1 mm paper to level has, I believe, provided the most benefit. I also started using hairspray and increased the bed temp. I now can reliably print! I can actually start a print and walk away, knowing it’ll be good. THANK YOU! The only failed print I’ve had was a very tall model (Z-…
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Thank you everyone for your advice. I have a new hope (“Help me Obi Wanhao, you’re my only hope”). Got some playing around to do over the next couple of days. I’ll let you know how it goes.
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That seems to be the consensus. How long does an application of 3DLac last?
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Will do. Lots of good suggestions here. Thank you.!
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Thanks! I guess I should build an enclosure. Is that to prevent drafts from messing with the temperatures? How much of a difference do you find it makes?
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Thanks! I guess I should build an enclosure. Is that to prevent drafts from messing with the temperatures? How much of a difference do you find it makes?
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Thanks! My two new friends: trial and error
Also, I wasn’t clear in the OP, but I’m using PLA. -
Yup, lots of reading, youtube watching. I am so happy with how eager to help and share the community is (just look at all these responses in less than a day!). Definitely getting that feeler gauge! Thanks! During the auto-level, the LCD says to level so the nozzle is 1 mm away from the plate. I kn…
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I don’t even know how, yet, to make changes like this. There’s a menu called PID, but I don’t know what it’s for and am not going to mess with it until I do.
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Thanks for the encouragement. What’s the best way to get that initial drip off before printing? I use a stiff card and just kinda scrape it off (usually works, sometimes pushes it more against the nozzle). If there’s enough hanging I chance using my fingers. Said “ouch” once or twice, but no real ha…
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I thought Wanhao fixed this. I just bought the printer a week ago (although it could be old stock - I should check the serial). In any event, I’m not using ABS yet. When I do, I will certainly be careful.
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I can’t wait to try calibration tests - I just can’t get past the first layer or two right now. Although I’ve not varied the flowrate - I’ll give that a try.
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I should have been clearer in my post: I’m using PLA. The picture I took was after pressing the preheat button for PLA - it got up to 54°C and my thermometer read 50.8°. I tried at various temps and found the thermometer read 3-4° lower than what the printer’s LCD tells me. That was the point I was …
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I could try different filaments. But this one I’ve printed a lot with before the mysterious something happened. Also, although I mentioned I heated to ABS temperature, I am using PLA made by Inland. I will order the Micro Swiss hotend. I like the fact it’s all metal, and one video I watched said i…
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I will certainly try reducing the speed and increasing temperature. You’re right, the videos do not show it but the fan is indeed off.
