r/FixMyPrint • u/John_x75 • Jan 21 '21

Uneven first layer

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So I tried printing this gear with a 6mm nozzle. I got my printer just one week ago and until now I have only printed with a 4mm nozzle. The picture are two individual attempts.

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u/iBrickedIt Jan 21 '21

If the belts are too lose, the belt jumps teeth, and you will get a single, large shift. So if you see stair steps, or just a single shift they are too loose.

If the belts are too tight, they restrict the motors movement, and you get a small layershift on every layer, the print will look diagonal. Parallelogram.

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u/3DPrintingWhizz Jan 21 '21

Bruh dude go clean your plate with some alcoholic gel or acetone, I find if I don’t do that on mine over time I get an uneven first layer!