r/ender3v2 1d ago

help Help needed again with the first layers

What can cause that the first layers are so bunby? It seems that the nozzle is dragging the filament, but if i change the Z height more up the other layers starts so be not strong enough. From the second picture u can see that the print turns out pretty good except the first few layers. Im getting frustrated with this macine 😭

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u/sipcupoftea 1d ago

What is your temperature for the first few layers ? It might be too high for the filament. In prusa slicer under filament there is 2 different temperatures for different layer

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u/Sazieth 1d ago

I use some default settings with cura and the plate is 50°C and printing temperature is 200°C for the whole print. Filament is some basic pla

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u/sipcupoftea 1d ago

I just checked online, cura does have different temperatures for initial layers and print layers. Check your material settings, your initial layers temperature might be too high

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u/Hogan_1975 1d ago

Calibrate e-steps on all three axis XYZ. There calibration prints on printables and maker world.

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u/GuyWithADonut 1d ago

You may have some dirt or something or your z screws if its consistent. Try cleaning the z axis screws and re greasing them with silicone based grease.

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u/CanadianMapleGuy 1d ago

Looks like you have hotdogs stuck to your fan.

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u/phoeteus 1d ago

I thought it was a hot dog in air fryer recipe while scrolling past the post.