#ender 5 plus layer inconsistency

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bright void
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First layer went down fine, now it's starting to look like a hot mess and none of the settings have been changed

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narrow stormBOT
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If your first layer went down fine but subsequent layers are messy, there could be a few potential issues causing this problem:

  1. Check the nozzle and bed leveling: Make sure your nozzle isn't clogged and you have properly leveled your bed. A poorly leveled bed can result in improper adhesion and affect subsequent layers.

  2. Filament feeding issues: Verify that the filament is feeding smoothly without any obstructions. A tangled or poorly guided filament can cause inconsistent extrusion, leading to a messy print.

  3. Overheating: If the temperature is too high, the filament can become too liquid, leading to stringing and messiness. Ensure your printer is set to the correct temperature for the filament being used.

  4. Print speed: If the print speed is too high, the extruder may struggle to keep up, resulting in inaccurate deposition of filament. Try reducing the print speed to achieve better results.

  5. Cooling and ventilation: Inadequate cooling can cause filament to warp and d...

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bright void
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Layer quality is appearing to get worse as the print goes on

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pure yarrow
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looks like it is not extruding enough

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I would recommend calibrating esteps first

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than flow

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then try again

silk salmon
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I second this. I had the same issue for a long time and I couldn't figure it out. Even though my E-Steps are correct I had to tune for flow and now I get much better prints.

narrow stormBOT
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bright void
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how does one go about esteps and flow?

normal fable
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i suggest this video rathr

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zx8FQzUYgrQ

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Easiest Way to Calibrate E-Steps on 3D Printer with a Bowden Tube |...

How to calibrate E-steps on Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer - actually, this will work for any 3D printer with a Bowden Tube.

I just installed a dual extruder on my Ender 3 Pro and found that my E-steps were off, this is the follow up to that install and how I easily calibrated the dual extruder.

E-Steps can be a pain sometimes to diagnose. You might s...

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hollow anchor
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is this a new issue, as in it "was fine before"?

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if so, check your extruder. the stock ender one breaks very easily, specifically around the arm's bolt hole, and will cause inconsistent extrusion.