1 Topic by XaroRSA

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Topic: Print Problem(Z-Axis?)

Hi Forum

Im doing a important print atm, recently changed to a glass bed, with slic3r and repitier with solidoodle settings at 0.3.

Most prints are very good, but all prints have this problem.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/XaroRSA/DSC_0651.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g79/XaroRSA/DSC_0650.jpg

Every few layers has a larger outline than the rest? You all see it right?

Please help me fix this issue, is suspect it might be z stability issue

Regards

2 Reply by cmetzel

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Re: Print Problem(Z-Axis?)

search this forum under z wobble fix and z axis fix.  You'll find a ton of information and well documented fixes for this issue.

3 Reply by XaroRSA

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Re: Print Problem(Z-Axis?)

Thanks for the reply, but is that print issue caused by the z-axis? I was just thinking it, can someone confirm it?

4 Reply by nickythegreek

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Re: Print Problem(Z-Axis?)

Z-axis backlash is the most likely contributor to what you are seeing.  It is a real quick and easy print/installation and should be the first thing you try and minimize this behavior.  You will need to take a trip to the hardware store to get a nut though if you don't have any laying around.

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Re: Print Problem(Z-Axis?)

I read that slic3r can cause the banding too. Seems to be very consistent error, suspect it might be the slic3r thats buggy.