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How to Use Retract at Layer Change in 3D Printing

The “Retract at Layer Change” is an important feature that helps prevent unwanted oozing and stringing of the filament when the printhead moves to a new starting position is the “Retract at Layer Change.” Don’t worry if you’re unfamiliar with it; I’ll discuss how to use it in this article. To use the “Retract at…

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9 Ways How to Fix 3D Print Brim Not Sticking

3D print brims improve stability by attaching the object firmly to the bed. However, there are cases where the 3D print brim may fail to stick to the bed, thus leading to print failures. I will discuss some ways to fix this issue if you’ve encountered it before. To fix the 3D print brim not…

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5 Ways How to Fix Supports too Strong to Remove – Easy Removal

One issue that many people experience is their supports being too strong and hard to remove. This can cause issues and take a lot of time to remove, so I decided to write an article on how to fix it. To fix supports that are too strong to remove, you should adjust specific support settings…

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6 Ways How to Fix 3D Printer Retraction Squeak

You might have encountered a 3D printer retraction squeak when printing objects. This is usually a high-pitched noise that can be pretty annoying. That is why I wrote this article to explain why this might happen and how to fix it. To fix squeaking noises when the 3D printer is retracting, ensure you adjust your…

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3 Ways How to Use a Temperature Tower for Optimal 3D Prints

Many 3D printing hobbyists want to be able to use temperature towers for optimal 3D prints but need to figure out how as the tool can be complicated for those that are just starting. To use a temperature tower for optimal 3D prints, you can either use the calibration shapes plugin in Cura or download…

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How to Use Wipe While Retracting Setting – PrusaSlicer & Cura

Many people wonder about the print setting “Wipe While Retracting” setting, but they aren’t sure how to implement this. I’ll be going through how to use the “Wipe While Retracting” setting in this article. To use the “Wipe While Retracting” setting, simply enable the  “Wipe While Retracting” setting in PrusaSlicer. You can also do this…

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When Should I Use Supports on 3D Prints? 6 Reasons

Supports play an important role in temporarily stabilizing prints, which reduces sagging or collapsing when you’re printing. Sometimes, it can be a bit challenging to determine when to use them. I wrote this article to explain the scenarios when you should use supports. You should use supports when printing objects with complicated designs, floating segments…

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6 Ways How to Make Supports Easier to Remove in PrusaSlicer

Supports are important for successful 3D printing, but their removal can sometimes be challenging. To simplify this process, I have written this article detailing how to print easily removable supports in PrusaSlicer. You can make supports easier to remove in PrusaSlicer by increasing the X, Y, and Z Contact Distance. Opting for a Rectilinear Pattern…

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4 Ways How to Fix Ender 3 Stuck on Boot Screen

Getting stuck on the boot screen on your Ender 3 can be quite frustrating whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user. This usually indicates a problem in the boot process or firmware. I decided to write this article to discuss how you can fix this issue. To fix an Ender 3 stuck on the…

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5 Ways How to Make Multi-Color 3D Prints – Multiple Filaments

Many 3D printing enthusiasts want to 3D print multi-color objects but are unsure about how to do it properly.  To make multi-color 3D prints you’ll need to either pause your printer and manually change the filament or add a pause command in the G-code file. Using multi-color filaments, dual extruder 3D printers, or multi-filament feeder…