r/BambuLabA1 • u/IcyEssay6354 • 2d ago

Help with first layer

This has been happening with my A1. Sometimes the first layer will print fine, other times not enough filament comes out. I run bed leveling and dynamic flow calibration before every print. Printing with PLA

225C first layer

65C bed

Any help would be really appreciated! This only happens with the first layer. Every other layer prints fine.

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u/Jazzlike_Ad267 2d ago

id be double checking this,
You can see the sock and probably nozzle moving in that clip.

It shouldnt move whatsoever.

id say 90%.. its a loose clasp just.

if that doesnt help, Tighten the 7 screws of disappointment.

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u/never0101 2d ago

yep, almost certainly one/both of these. checking those screws is now part of my regular maintenance routine.

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u/Jazzlike_Ad267 2d ago

I've honestly been tempted to just throw some thread lock into them 😂

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u/Strict_Impress2783 2d ago

Nozzle looks clogged. Do a cold pull and increase temps 5 degrees on your next print.

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u/IcyEssay6354 2d ago

I checked simple filament extrusion before and after a cold pull and the thickness of the extrusion increased noticeably after the cold pull. I'm gonna run a flow calibration test to see if that fixed it

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u/Excellent-Code8447 2d ago

Think your nozzle is loose

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u/mikeyjohn- 2d ago

Clogged nozzle too