Hi everyone, I’m extremely new to 3d printing, and have taken over a printer from a friend who doesn’t use his. I’m trying to get those smooth prints I see people having, and I understand I need to get a smaller layer height to achieve the details. However my stuff keeps coming out looking like the pictures below.

Any idea what’s going on and how I can start fixing it?

I’m printing PLA filament.

  • Nozzle temp: 215
  • bed temp:70
  • nozzle size: 0.3mm
  • Layer height: 0.1mm

Thank you!

  • infinitevalence@discuss.onlineEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Have you done a test print while watching it and listening?

    It looks like under extrusion but it’s hard to say if it’s an obstruction, poor gear contact, or steps.

    I would watch and listen to a print for a while and see if it’s making any clicking or snapping sounds. That could be a good indicator of something wrong with the extruding part.

    • Cringe2793@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      Thanks for the advice! I tried listening to it, but I haven’t heard anything strange (I think). There’s no clicking sounds or snapping sounds, just the whir of the motors. My PSU fan is making a clicking noise, but I think it’s because it’s spoiling, I might replace it soon.