#Bad print results

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grand escarp
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Hi! Recently, I stopped getting good results while printing. It seems like there is not enough filament, but I have not changed anything (as far as I know).

Does anyone have an idea what could be the cause? What would be the best thing to check?

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oak pondBOT
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AI Help

Hello! There are a few things that could impact the amount of filament being extruded while printing. Here are a few things you could check:

  1. Check the diameter of your filament. If the filament diameter is too small, you may not have enough material being extruded. You can measure it using a caliper or a filament gauge.

  2. Check for clogs or any partially blocked nozzles that can cause inconsistent extrusion. Most printers have an option in the menu to heat the nozzle – carefully clean it.

  3. Try increasing the flow rate of your filament to see if it improves the amount being extruded. You can change this in your printer settings.

  4. Check the filament spool, it may be tangled or the filament may be caught on something, which could restrict the movement of the filament and the flow of material to the extruder.

I hope those suggestions help!

WARNING: This response is AI generated and may contain errors.
grand escarp
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I have an Ender 3

shy hawk
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if you haven't changed anything, it is either a clogged nozzle or the filament is too wet. How old is your filament

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grand escarp
broken sonnet
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?thegap

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broken sonnet
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Quite a common problem is the PTFE tube at the end where it touches the nozzle gets old/worn/burnt . Just remove inspect and trim if necessary.

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The other common problem is cracks in the extruder arm if it's still the OEM plastic one.

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grand escarp
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I've replaced the nozzle and checked the end of the PTFE tube and I still experience the same issue.
It prints fine for a few lines, and then it prints very choppy for a while, then back to smooth lines, etc.