5. Common problems and solutions
Item
Problem description
Filament breaks at the
1
top of extruder mouth
Filament slips in
2
extruder
Temperature is
3
incorrect.
4
Model is malformed
5
Model is warped
G-code generation
6
failed
Software Installation
7
failed
Reason
A. Filament has run out .
B. Filament was exposed to
moisture, and has become
brittle..
C. Filament was plugging
the throat.
Filament is too thin, or has
been ground down by
extruder gear.
Temperature sensor is
malfunctioning.
Timing belts may be too
loose. Timing belt pulley
may be loose.
The print bed is not level
Incorrect setting or wrong
save path
OS may not be supported
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Solution
A. Replace filament before its gone.
B. Store filament in air-tight
container when finished printing.
Replace with fresh filament spool.
C. Clean the throat. Refer to video
on the USB stick for instructions.
Retract filament and cut out the
thin filament section.
Contact support for advice on
replacement of temperature sensor.
Check and tighten the screw and
belts.
Re-level print bed, and retry print.
Choose the correct machine type
and select the correct save path
Install only on compatible OS
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