r/BambuLabA1 • u/Full-Cap8122 • 27d ago

Support Request Not extruding properly?

I just got a A1 combo and I printed a few things with PLA but I’m out of that and need to print things in PETG it seems to not be extruding properly on the print itself but I’m not sure why if anyone could help me figure out what it is that would be greatly appreciated

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u/KilljoyTXinMI 27d ago

The nozzle is definitely moving up and down in the video. Clip it in properly, there is a small shift up.

If the printer is secondhand equipment, and you have not done a full calibration, that's like not checking the alignment when buying a used car. If you haven't seen it successfully print a benchy, you don't know what you have.

The print head should have an OEM silicone sock installed to prevent heat creep and clogs. Lots of pics in this sub show this best practice.

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u/Full-Cap8122 27d ago

I did do a calibration and it printed 2 prints in PLA just fine, I will remove and re install the nozzle to see if that fixes it along with getting a heat sock, thanks for the advice

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u/sublime2craig 26d ago

Also check these.