The “bed” of the 3D printer is, so to speak, where the first layer of material is, and incorrect height or poor level can completely spoil the whole print, and also right from the start. start, wasting hours of printing and consequently loss of material.
In 3D printers with a manual leveling system, it is sometimes difficult to adjust the bed level. Usually it has four springs with springs like the one you can see in the picture above, one in each corner, and you will have to level it perfectly by hand by turning the screw they carry. Either way, check your device manual for the ins and outs of leveling the bed.
One of the mistakes that newbie users often make is not perfectly leveling the height and tilt of the bed, giving more initial importance to the printing process than to setting up the 3D printer correctly. So if you don’t want your first impression to go wrong right away, take a few minutes to properly level the bed, because once you do (and as long as you don’t move the printer) you won’t no need to touch it again. .
Incorrect cutter configuration
Using the wrong media settings on the cutter is the second most common mistake novice users make with their 3D printer. Before sending the file to the printer for manufacturing, be sure to cut it correctly, as printing will fail or cause problems if the model is not cut correctly with the cut parameters (Slicer) of the printer.
You should consider the mower settings if you plan to use more than one different material; While some materials require high temperatures to print with them, others require lower temperatures to function properly, and so these are parameters of vital importance. Check the material temperatures in your printer manual.
Do not check the filament
When the filament you use to print gets tangled, users often blame the manufacturer or its poor quality; However, when the filament is wound on spools, it is extremely difficult for it to become tangled unless it has been mishandled, which is precisely what is usually the case.
Usually people leave the end of the filament hanging from the spool anyway which allows it to get tangled with one of the other layers and if that happens the printer extruder will not get enough filament for printing and it will all end in disaster. Therefore, the advice here is that before printing always check that the filament is in good condition, the spool is spinning well and that no tangles have occurred.
Do not use the supports well
Depending on the model you want to print, there will be parts “in the air”, that is, they are not lying on anything (in the image we put above, for example, the muzzle of the wolf). When printing, the filament is melted and if it doesn’t settle on anything … it will fall on the bed. It is therefore essential to always check that you have enough supports and that they are correctly positioned.
On the other hand, and most 3D printing software will help you here, try to use the right amount because otherwise you will waste a lot of material.
Inappropriate orientation
A lot of the commercial 3D printers that we can buy for our home use require the printing to be done in a different orientation than the 3D model we see in the software. It may be interesting to print the model upside down if, for example, the upper part of what you want to print is larger than the lower part (so you will need less supports), but this is this is also the impression without changing a design as this can cause failures.
Therefore, one of the mistakes that you must avoid with your 3D printer is precisely not using the correct orientation … and as we have commented from the beginning, making any of these mistakes could lead to a disaster, a loss of working hours and a lot of material that you will have to throw away.
Never skimp on the filaments
It’s normal that a newbie 3D printing user doesn’t want to spend too much money on reputable and / or good quality filament for their first few projects, which will usually go wrong and end up in the trash. However, using poor quality filament can lead to many problems, such as leaving residue on the extruder or head, which can cause failure as soon as possible.
Therefore, the recommendation is that even if you don’t go for the best filament on the market, don’t buy the worst either. We recommend that you ask the manufacturer community what type of filament is best for your specific 3D printer model (since you will surely find experienced users), and don’t skimp on this or you will end up regretting it below. form of purlins.
Do not monitor the process
The 3D printing process is quite long, and depending on the design, it can literally take several hours. For this reason, many users “abandon” the printer to their fate until the process is complete without waiting for the final result. By doing this, if there is any problem during the printing process, the printer will not know how to achieve it on its own and will continue to print, wasting material, electricity and may cause power failure. the device.
Therefore, the recommendation is that you always monitor the work. It’s also not that you have to spend hours looking at how the design you print is shaped, but it would be a good idea to take a look at it every now and then, at least every 15 minutes. , to make sure the process goes smoothly.
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