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Field guides for failed prints
Plain-English breakdowns of the most common 3D print failure modes — why they happen, how to fix them, and what to do if our diagnostic tool ever flags one of them on your print.
Beginner Guides
Why Is My 3D Print Failing? A Beginner's Diagnostic Guide
A complete diagnostic guide to 3D print failures. Match your problem to one of twelve common failure types — first layer, adhesion, warping, stringing, layer shifts, under-extrusion, clogs, and more — and get the right fix in minutes.
April 28, 202621 min readBeginner Guides
First Layer Problems in 3D Printing: The Complete Beginner's Guide
A beginner's visual guide to diagnosing first layer problems in 3D printing. Match your failed first layer to one of seven patterns, learn what's causing it, and get the specific fix — Z-offset, leveling, temperature, or surface.
April 27, 202619 min readTroubleshooting
3D Print Warping: Why Corners Lift and How to Stop It
3D print warping happens when plastic cools and shrinks faster than the bed can hold it down. Here's how to stop corners from lifting — by material, with the specific bed temps, enclosure tactics, and brim settings that actually work.
April 26, 202619 min readTroubleshooting
Why Your 3D Print Isn't Sticking to the Bed (And How to Fix It)
If your 3D print isn't sticking to the bed, the cause is almost always one of four things: a dirty bed, the wrong Z-offset, the wrong surface, or filament that needs a different adhesive strategy. Here's how to fix each.
April 25, 202617 min readTroubleshooting
3D Print Stringing: Causes and How to Fix It
3D print stringing happens when plastic oozes during travel moves. Here's how to diagnose the cause, fix it with retraction tuning, and prevent it.
April 24, 202614 min read