#First printer ever

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twilit roost
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Hi. I got a prusa i3 mk3s from a coworker with some aftermarket parts.

I can confirm that it prints well , before buying it he printed 3 different figurines and it worked with no issue whatsoever.

What am I doing wrong here? I've been running through the setup wizard and im currently at the first layer calibration part and im stuck here because the prints have been inconsistent.

The nozzle isnt clogged because i've done a successful cold pull atleast 30 times now. (see first picture) Sometimes it prints well on the bed , but sometimes it doesnt?

And when it doesnt , this blob happens beneath the nozzle (2nd picture)

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verbal treeBOT
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AI Help

It sounds like you may be experiencing issues with bed leveling or first layer adhesion. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take:

  1. Double-check your bed leveling procedure: Make sure your bed is leveled properly. Follow the instructions in the Prusa i3 Mk3s manual on how to level the bed correctly.

  2. Check the first layer calibration: Ensure that the nozzle is at the optimal distance from the bed when calibrating the first layer. Adjust the Live-Z settings to fine-tune this distance.

  3. Clean the build plate: Make sure the build plate is clean and free of any debris or residue that could affect adhesion. You can use isopropyl alcohol to clean the build plate before printing.

  4. Improve first layer adhesion: Consider using a brim or a raft to improve adhesion to the build plate. Adjust the first layer printing temperature to ensure proper adhesion.

  5. Check the filament: Ensure that the filament is of good quality and stored properly. Low-quality or damp filament can...

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twilit roost
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Prusa i3 mk3s with obxidian nozzles.
PLA printing at 50% speed , 250 nozzle , 60 bed.

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twilit roost
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bump ):

bleak pier
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Either wash with soap and water or wipe down with some ipa

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Your distance sensor seems to be a weird angle?

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Shouldn’t it face strait down?

twilit roost
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!solved

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Was able to come back to these two printed (although the mini figurine ended up sideways so it didnt finish somehow)

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bleak pier