<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/9865/help/ Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:11:10 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84704/#p84704 I had a similar issue with my Press on the initial calibration/print.  I ran the calibration, then bumped the Z offset up, which resolved the problem.  I think I'm currently running with a Z-offset of around 4.2 or 4.3.

I don't think this was related, but I also had a clog in the hot end right out of the box.  Extrusion was very spotty in general.  I pulled both thumb screws and cleared the clog buy pushing some filament through manually, then carefully pulling out the filament.  The clog was resolved very easily, but I wasn't thrilled to receive a printer that required maintenance right out of the box.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:11:10 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84704/#p84704 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84701/#p84701 I would try with a slightly higher extruded temperature, though you will probably have to print with the lid open. Try 230.

Also, what is your z offset set to?

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 16:00:04 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84701/#p84701 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84660/#p84660 android78 wrote:

When you go to print, does the extruder lower until it's almost touching the bed?
Also, what software are you using?

It almost looks like it's actually touching, I have a link to YouTube on what it's doing but for some reason I can't copy links.

Also I started off with soliprint 1.1.1 I was going to try other software, any recommendations?

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:20:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84660/#p84660 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84659/#p84659 Fredjikrang wrote:

What temp are you printing at?

I started the extruder at 215c and the bed at 90c
Then tried the bed at 95c

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 07:18:44 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84659/#p84659 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84610/#p84610 When you go to print, does the extruder lower until it's almost touching the bed?
Also, what software are you using?

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 03:24:16 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84610/#p84610 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84597/#p84597 Knock on wood, I have not had a problem with it not sticking yet.

I turned the extruder temp up to 230C and I have been using a purple glue stick. I wait until the bed temp gets to 80C and rub it on there. I am on my 3rd print today. They stick so well I am worried I will brake them getting them off.

On the first layer I can not see a gap between the glue and the hot end. Good luck.

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:56:29 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84597/#p84597 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84595/#p84595 What temp are you printing at?

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:42:31 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84595/#p84595 <![CDATA[Re: HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84592/#p84592 here is a photo

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:11:19 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84592/#p84592 <![CDATA[HELP]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/84591/#p84591 Absolute noob here. I can't get the filament to stick to the bed. I've cleaned it, misted hair spray, wont stick. Cleaned, used glue stick, wont stick. Performed Z calibration, wont stick. It just peels as the extruder goes and bunched up on the hot end.



Edit: sorry about the short title, I had the rest of it I must have accidentally deleted it. Also I have a video on it but for some reason I'm not allowed to post it?

]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2015 02:09:58 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/84591/#p84591