Troubleshooting

The dreaded ‘No TF Card’ error on the Ender 3 is more common than you’d think. You’re all set to print your next model, but suddenly, your 3D printer decides to play hard-to-read. This error prevents the printer from reading the G-code files stored on…

Even if you have your print settings down to a science, your 3D prints might still have holes and gaps. Most of the time, it’s easy to ignore these gaps because they’re small and don’t affect the strength of the print. But sometimes, they can…

The easiest way to fix Z-banding is to replace your lead screw(s) and correctly align the Z-axis with your 3D printer’s frame. PID tuning your heat bed and cleaning out your nozzle are secondary solutions that can help resolve your Z-banding lines on your 3D…

Using a nozzle cleaning kit and a cleaning filament is the most effective way to clean your 3D printer nozzle. You can remove the nozzle and soak it in acetone to remove any traces of filament impurities. A brass wire brush with soft bristles will…

Improper nozzle temperatures on your 3D printer can lead to a variety of problems. Oozing and stringing filament on your 3D printed models are some of the most noticeable. Similarly, you might run into your extruder skipping steps randomly when trying out a new filament.

So,…

3D printers are useful to have around, but unfortunately their noise can be a problem. They contain many components, like loud fans and stepper motors, that are far from quiet.

While the noise of a 3D printer might be tolerable for a couple of minutes, it…

When 3D printing, it is likely to at some point end up with stuck filament in a PTFE tube. Whether it is broken filament in a Bowden tube or a clogged piece of filament stuck in the PTFE tube of the hotend, it must be…