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                  Print Quality Troubleshooting

                  Stringing and oozing

                  Stringing and oozing

                  Stringing or oozing, also known as "hairy prints", is the name given for when small strings of filament are left on a printed model. This usually happens when the filament keeps…

                  First layer issues

                  First layer issues

                  This is by far the most common 3D printing problem, and probably the first one you may encounter. The first layer is the essential one because it is the base of the printed object.…

                  The Benchy hull line

                  The Benchy hull line

                  The 3DBenchy is a 3D model designed by CreativeTools specifically for testing and benchmarking 3D printers. And everyone wants to know, how to print a perfect Benchy. Ever since…

                  Layer shifting

                  Layer shifting

                  Layer shifting is a printing issue that causes the layers of the printed object to shift from their intended positions. It is usually associated with an abnormal movement of the…

                  Under-extrusion

                  Under-extrusion

                  You can recognize under extrusion when there is material missing in your print’s layers. Printed objects with under extruded layers can be fragile and tend to break apart. There…

                  Warping

                  Warping

                  When printing large objects, you can sometimes run into an issue with the corners of the object being lifted from the bed – mostly when printing with high-temperature materials…

                  Poor bridging

                  Poor bridging

                  Bridging is a term for printing layers over thin air without the use of supports. It may sound like an impossible feat, but with our printers, it’s not that difficult. Keep in…

                  Print doesn't appear / Resin does not solidify

                  Print doesn't appear / Resin does not solidify

                  If the print does not appear on the printing platform, nor at the bottom of the resin tank, there are a couple of possible causes: Highly insufficient exposure times Old or separated…

                  Layer separation and splitting FDM

                  Layer separation and splitting FDM

                  This refers to the de-lamination of the printed layers. It is mostly caused by an incorrect preset/(custom)profile with wrong temperatures and/or too much cooling from either the…

                  Bad looking surface above supports

                  Bad looking surface above supports

                  Generally speaking, it’s always the best option to rotate the object in such a way that the supports are not needed at all. However, if you need to print complex objects, you will…

                  Watertight prints

                  Watertight prints

                  A print coming from molten plastic one might assume that it is water-tight, but that is not always the case. How to make an object look good and what makes it watertight does not…

                  Ghosting

                  Ghosting

                  Ghosting can be typically recognized by several waves that follow after a sharp edge of a model. An example can be seen in the photograph of 3DBenchy at the marked spot. How to…

                  Failing supports

                  Failing supports

                  Supports are an important part of a 3D-printed object, especially when printing a model with a complex shape. If support material breaks, it is likely to cause a failure on the…

                  Broken supports (SL1/SL1S)

                  Broken supports (SL1/SL1S)

                  Broken supports (or missing parts of supports) are usually caused by incorrect settings in the PrusaSlicer. The supports are either too thin or the exposure time is set to a value…

                  Problems with infill

                  Problems with infill

                  Various problems with infill are not the worst kind of trouble you may come across, however, in some cases it can put the structural integrity of your prints at risk. The ideal…

                  Print detached from supports (SL1/SL1S)

                  Print detached from supports (SL1/SL1S)

                  Why is this happening?  If the printed object detaches from its supports mid-print, it will fall into the resin tank, usually with the supports still attached to the printing platform.…

                  Removing and object stuck to the bottom of the tank

                  Removing and object stuck to the bottom of the tank

                  In case the first layer did not stick to the printing platform, it would remain stuck at the bottom of the tank. No matter how big or how small the stuck layer is, here is a quick…

                  Skewed / deformed prints (SL1/SL1S)

                  Skewed / deformed prints (SL1/SL1S)

                  A skewed/deformed print is usually caused by loose screws – either the large black knob at the top of the cantilever, the screw(s) on the cantilever itself or the resin tank screws. Solution Cantilever…

                  Visible layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  Visible layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  Even though SLA printers can achieve much better resolution than standard FFF/FDM 3D printers, layers on objects can be still visible if you look very closely. If you feel like…

                  Prints breaking away from the platform

                  Prints breaking away from the platform

                  The printing platform must be perfectly flat and degreased to ensure that the first prints are properly attached. If the pad or print itselfs separates from the printing platform,…

                  Holes in print (SL1/SL1S)

                  Holes in print (SL1/SL1S)

                  Large holes (defects) in printed objects are almost exclusively caused by dirt on the FEP foil or loose particles in the resin. Tiny pieces of debris on the bottom of the tank…

                  Scratches/bubbles on prints (SL1/SL1S)

                  Scratches/bubbles on prints (SL1/SL1S)

                  Bubbles or small scratches (also appearing like cracks) on the object are caused by small pieces of dirt or debris in the tank (vat) you are using. These small objects travel in…

                  De-lamination / separated layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  De-lamination / separated layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  If you encounter de-lamination, separated layers, or missing layers, the cause is usually in a broken SL1/STL file. Another cause can be a faulty UV LED panel or dirt in the resin…

                  Warped layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  Warped layers (SL1/SL1S)

                  Most resins have a tendency to shrink by several micrometers after they are cured. These expansions and resulting forces can lead to layer warping and layer separation. However,…

                  Object missing details

                  Object missing details

                  The Original Prusa SL1 3D printer can produce objects with an incredible amount of detail – tiny wrinkles on cloth of a figure, texture of skin, thin railings on buildings, etc.…

                  Colour bleeding

                  Colour bleeding

                  First print troubleshooting (CORE One INDX)

                  First print troubleshooting (CORE One INDX)

                  When you finish building the INDX conversion kit, your CORE One+ becomes the CORE One+ INDX. You switch on the printer for the first time and run all the calibrations. They are…