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AI Help

It sounds like you may be experiencing issues with bed adhesion or leveling. Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try:

Clean the print bed: Make sure the print bed is clean and free from any debris or residue. You can use isopropyl alcohol to clean the bed before each print.
Adjust the bed leveling: Make sure the bed is properly leveled. You may need to adjust the leveling of the bed to ensure that the first layer adheres properly.
Check the bed temperature: Make sure the bed temperature is set correctly for the filament you are using. Different filaments require different bed temperatures for optimal adhesion.
Use a different bed surface: If you are still having issues, you may want to try using a different bed surface such as a buildtak or glass bed to improve adhesion.

If none of these steps work, it may be worth contacting the manufacturer for further assistance. The printer may not be a lost cause, but it may require some additional troubleshooting to g...

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Warping can be a real issue, it can ruin the foundation of the printed part and its dimensional accuracy, leading to a potentially unusable part or a detached print.
Warping happens due to the shrinkage of plastic as it cools.

Here are some easy fixes:

Make sure that the buildplate is completely clean, refer to ?bedcleaning

Check if your bed is set to the correct temperature.

No or minimal part cooling for the first few layers, usually one or two.

Using a brim (or raft as a last resort) can ensure better adhesion to the buildplate.

Using an adhesive such as gluestick, hairspray or a specialized adhesive can be an easy and safe solution. This depends highly on the used buildplate material.

Be careful for ambient temperature changes such as opening doors, windows or the printers enclosure. A gust of cold air can throw off your temperatures enough to cause warping.

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Tips for better first layer success

The first layer is quite literally the foundation of a successful print. These are some of the things to keep in mind:

Wash your print surface with dish soap and water, refer to ?bedcleaning .
Ensure your printing temperatures are appropriate. For PLA, the ideal bed temperature is 55°C-60°C. If the lines appear to come out "gummy" and forms clumps, raising the nozzle temperature may help. Calibrate your nozzle temperature by printing a temperature tower. Refer also to ?platemps .
Relevel your bed and ensure your nozzle distance is equally spaced at each corner, refer to ?paperlevel . If your printer is equipped with a bed meshing probe such as a BLTouch or CRTouch, make sure your Z-offset positions the nozzle close enough to the bed, refer to ?z-offset for additional information. If your printer has automatic Z-offset calibration, make sure the nozzle is clean while the calibration runs.
You can confirm that your leveling and Z-offset is correct by observing your first layer extrusion by printing a full layer test: Printables, Thingiverse Refer to ?leveling for help with the interpretation of the results.
Ensure the nozzle is not colliding with the print. This usually presents itself as loud noises and layer shifting. Some causes may include overextrusion, insufficient cooling, mechanical Z axis issues, or insufficient Z hop
For warp-prone materials such as ABS, Nylon, Polypropylene and others an enclosure is recommended, ensure ambient temperatures are high enough (40°C+) and stable. Consider using a specialized bed adhesive.

#Does anyone know what issue this is and how to fix it?