#Prints turning out as balls of stringy filament

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pulsar pilot Mar 6, 2025, 5:23 PM

So several of my last few prints have turned out the same, giant balls of stringy filament. In one of the pictures attached you can see the two items I’m printing on the plate; legs and a hand with cup. The cup HAS had issues, mostly a weird base support scarring, but none of the 5 times has it turned out stringy. The legs however turn out that way every time. I got advice yesterday that it was the bed adhesion and that I should clean my plate. I’ve since cleaned my plate and used a new plate all together and no different results. At this point I’m hoping it’s part of my settings which I’m hoping someone can point out for me since I’m extremely new to this. I’d also like to mention that I’ve tried rearranging the legs many times since I originally thought it was a support issue, and it still might be, but I’d like to keep them suspended to avoid that base support scarring I mentioned earlier. Any help is appreciated.

I’m printing on a Bambulab p1s with a .2mm nozzle and SUNLU PLA+. I’ve used the default and cool plate.

digital ruinBOT Mar 6, 2025, 5:23 PM

pulsar pilot So several of my last few prints have turned out the same, giant balls of string...

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It sounds like you are dealing with some common issues related to stringing and bed adhesion. Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot and improve your prints:

Check your retraction settings: Stringing can occur when the filament oozes from the nozzle during travel movements. Adjusting the retraction settings in your slicer software can help reduce stringing. Try increasing the retraction distance slightly (e.g., from 6.5mm to 7mm) and see if that improves the print quality.
Optimize your print temperature: PLA typically prints well at temperatures around 200-210°C. If the temperature is too high, it can lead to stringing. Experiment with lowering the temperature by 5°C increments to find the optimal setting for your PLA filament.
Fine-tune your print speed: Printing too fast can also contribute to stringing. Try reducing the print speed to see if it helps minimize stringing issues. Slowing down the print speed allows the filament more time to cool and solidify,...