Is this wet filament or something else?

[real scarab]

Hi, I tried printing this plate with Sunlu PETG HF. However, the print quality is... shit.
I heard PETG is extremely susceptible to humidity and I don't have a dryer. Do I need one or is this something else?

[abstract turtle]

AI Help

Hello! It's possible that moisture in the filament is affecting your print quality, especially with PETG. If you don't have a dedicated filament dryer, you can try storing your filament in a sealed container with desiccant packs to help reduce moisture absorption. Additionally, make sure your print settings are optimized for PETG, such as adjusting the printing temperature and bed adhesion. If the issue persists, a dryer may be worth considering for better results.

WARNING: This response is AI generated and may contain errors.

[real scarab]

Using a Bambu Lab P1S

[spare heath]

did you clean your buildplate before printing? Thats a very specific area of "not sticking"

[real scarab]

I did not, do I need to after every print? Looks clean to the untrained eye

[spare heath]

Unless you can see skin oils thats how it looks

[abstract turtle]

Cleaning Your 3D Printer Bed

While IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol) may dissolve the oily compounds built up on your bed, it mostly just spreads those oils around. For a more permanent solution use a degreasing agent such as dish soap and water (unscented, as those sometimes have chemicals that make the bed adhesion worse) under warm water, scrub the entire plate taking care to push the soap into all the cracks (if your bed is textured). Dry with a lint free cloth or leave to air dry. You can then put the build surface back on to your printer. If you like you can use the isopropyl alcohol to clean the bed intermittently between prints, but please note it still wont remove any of the oily compounds.

If you are still experiencing adhesion issues it may be z offset, speeds or temperatures. You may also find more success in using adhesion boosters such as hairspray, glue-stick, or specially formulated adhesives for 3d printing. Happy printing!

?bedcleaning requested by: m.von.d#0

[sturdy estuary]

if you touch the surface, your skin oil will get on it, and cause that issue