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What Do Colors Mean in Cura? Red Areas, Preview Colors & More

Cura is the most popular slicing software that works effectively for creating 3D prints. One thing that users wonder is what the red areas in Cura and other colors means, so I decided to write this article to answer that question. Keep on reading for information about colors in Cura, red areas, preview colors and…

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7 Ways How to Fix Extruder Motor Getting Too Hot – Stepper Motors

The extruder motors on a 3D printer like the Ender 3 can get hot, to the point where it hurts to touch. There are ways to fix your extruder motor and other stepper motors getting hot, which I’ll detail in this article. There’s a lot of useful information about fixing your extruder motor and stepper…

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How to Fix First Layer Edges Curling – Ender 3 & More

3D prints can sometimes have issues with the first layer edges curling or warping, leading to further issues in the printing process. This article will detail how to fix first layer edges curling on your 3D printer, whether an Ender 3 or another machine. To fix first layer edges curling, you want to use good…

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How to Troubleshoot an XYZ Calibration Cube

The XYZ calibration cube is a staple 3D print that helps you to calibrate and troubleshoot your 3D printer. This article will take you through how to properly use an XYZ Calibration Cube and fix any issues you might be having. How to Use the XYZ Calibration Cube for 3D Printing To use the XYZ…

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How to Calibrate the Artillery Sidewinder X1 Properly

The Artillery Sidewinder X1 is a staple 3D printer that has helped users print some amazing models. One thing that can be overlooked though is learning how to calibrate it properly, so I decided to write this article to set you in the right directions to improving your 3D prints. You’ll learn how to calibrate…

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Scratches on Your Resin Build Plate? Should You Fix or Replace?

You might have experienced scratches on your resin build plate and started worrying about what it means for your future 3D prints. Do you try to fix it or replace it? This article will answer that question for you so you know how it can affect you. You can still use your resin printer’s build…

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How to Prevent & Untangle Filament on a 3D Printer

I’ve seen many complaints from users about filaments getting tangled, and it’s happened to me on a few occasions. I decided to write this article detailing how you can untangle filament from your 3D printer, as well as other related issues. There’s some useful information that you’ll want to know about filament getting tangled, so…

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How to Fix Ender 3 Bed Leveling Problems – Troubleshooting

Plenty of people out there with the Ender 3 experience problems with things like bed leveling, whether it’s leveling the bed, the bed being too high or low, the middle of the bed being high, and figuring out how to level a glass bed. This article will walk you through some Ender 3 bed leveling…

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15 Ways How to Fix Cura Freezing, Not Opening, Crashing or Shutting Down

Users have experienced issues with Cura not working or opening for some reason which can be frustrating. This article will help you identify why Cura might not be working, and provide methods of fixing it once and for all. To fix Cura freezing, not opening, crashing or shutting down, you should first restart your computer…

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How to Fix Filament Oozing/Leaking Out the Nozzle

A 3D printer nozzle can experience oozing and leaking even before prints start or during the printing process, which can cause issues. This article will detail how you can fix filament that leaks and oozes from your nozzle. The best way to make sure filament stops oozing from your nozzle is to reduce your printing…