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Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-16T02:29:58Z

Just to let everyone know, I moved the printer back to my laptop and the problem is gone. There is either a slight configuration issue or a communication issue between the printer and computer. At this point I'm at a loss but everything is working so I'm content. Thanks again for everyone's suggestions.

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T20:36:52Z

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

It may very well be the model I'm trying to print (thingiverse.com/thing:234867/#files ArmTall4H.stl) but I'm guessing others would have mentioned issues in the comments. Looking at the sliced model, there are a lot of small areas that would require additional time but I don't think it would not be this extreme.

The speeds I had set are the defaults of the RH Solidoodle installation. I've printed with these settings successfully several times but I recently switched which computer is controlling the printer. The manual override is still set to 100% -- I did notice accidentally scrolling this value the other day so I can see how this is possible.

Video of the latest attempt after restoring defaults on Slic3r. After 12 hours, only 13 layers had completed. youtube.com/watch?v=XHvL3V6udPw

Next attempts:
1) Try old computer which printed without issues to rule out a communication issue.
2) Reprint a model that I previously printed successfully.
3) Update RH, Slic3r, and firmware as wardjr recommended.
4) Test additional Slic3r settings

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T11:49:10Z

make sure your manual override on the speed is at 100% and haven't been turned down by mistake.

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T07:16:21Z

did you set those speeds or default? also other settings can effect end result even printer settings. 3mm goes a bit slower to make thicker just not as many passes/layers. have these settings worked right b4 for you? also STL file has some effect on slicing/printing. how many prints with different files have worked like you expect? just trying to see if this is the issue

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T07:02:13Z

also check slicer tab in RH and make sure you have selected the right type/size plastic. that can even slow slicing. its normal for est print time to be off a bit due to extra moves in G-code Id say average add about 5-10% b4 thinking somethings wrong

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T04:07:02Z

My first recomendation would be update slic3r.
Second would be update R-H.
Third update your firmware because your going to need it when you upgrade to an E3d hot end.
A video would help when you mention it leaves a dab and then repeats, could your nozzle be plugged?

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T02:13:58Z

Attached are the current speed settings. I'm doing a test with the defaults to see if that fixes the issue.

Thanks!

Re: Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T02:08:20Z

What speed do you have set on Slic3r?

Jobs Taking Longer to Print

2014-08-14T01:22:06Z

Hello,

First off, I'm new to 3d printing like a lot of people on here. I've been printing on and off for the past couple months without any major issues beyond the typical learning process stuff. Recently, my Solidoodle 4 has become excruciatingly slow to the point that it is taking anywhere from 2-6 times longer than RH estimates. A lot of the printing job is the extruder moving very minimally, dropping a dab, and repeats this. It could very well be my Slic3r settings but I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction or let me know if anyone else has experienced this since I can't seem to find other posts related. I apologize if this is too vague but if there is any other information I can provide, just let me know.

Solidoodle 4
Repetier-Host v0.85b
Slic3r v0.9.9
ABS on Glass

Slic3r / Printer Settings
dropbox.com/sh/8va3aifj6wqmrc0/AADroNfLwYykkZc8tjcU87Gya

Thanks,

Matt