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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Extruder temperature is too low
Filament grinding or slipping on the
Filament not
drive gear
Extruding Enough
(under-extrusion)
Filament diameter incorrect
Speed too high
Filament spool not feeding all
Difficult to
X-Axis is sagging due to poor alignment
Level Bed
Because Right
Inadequate roller tension
Side is too Low
Poor
Nozzle height too high
First Layer.
Not Adhering to
Incorrect temperatures
Print Bed
Poor
First Layer.
Nozzle height too low
Not Laying Down
Uniformly:
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CORRECTION
Make sure extruder nozzle temperature is in correct range for the filament
being printed.
Increase the force being applied to the tensioner arm with the tension adjust-
ment screw to eliminate the grinding.
Resistance is causing the filament to grind; hot end could be partially
jammed due to heat soak or poor nozzle condition. Allow printer to cool,
then ensure nozzle and PTFE tube are in good condition. If necessary to
replace contact Eastwood Technical Assistance: techelp@eastwood.com
or 800.544.5118.
Use only quality filaments with a 1.75 ± 0.05mm dia. tolerance or better.
We recommend to not exceed 60mm/sec for standard filaments.
Verify filament spool is feeding smoothly and not knotted or kinked.
Loosen the two mounting screws on the Z-Axis roller bracket and position
the beam upward so that it is more level with the bed. Retighten screws.
Tighten roller tension slightly utilizing the eccentric nut, but not so much
tension to cause binding.
Slowly adjust Z-Offset down as print begins until good adhesion occurs.
Increase temperature of print bed and nozzle to suite the filament
being printed.
Slowly adjust Z-Offset up as print begins until a uniform bead of plastic
appears.
Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com
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