04-11-2021, 02:45 AM
Rbbraman: The issue where files wouldn't print beyond the first layer was resolved, but not reliably I'm afraid - I don't know what was causing the problem nor why it suddenly resolved. It just started working again after recalibrating, but this wasn't the first recalibration I'd tried. I suggest you read the thread as Cliff gave some great troubleshooting directions which might help you: https://www.elegoomars.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=802
Cliff: That's fascinating about removing the end ridges from the screws. Unintentional movement while tightening the screws has been an issue for me so I will look into this.
Regarding inconsistent paper resistance: I have had some success by employing the method in this video: https://youtu.be/6HmKLrMBYqM?t=289
Also I have been calibrating so the paper resistance is super tight (although I'm aware this isn't the recommended method). This has given me successful prints when the regular method was giving only fails.
Another aspect to this was supporting the files. Although the files printed fine on other machines, I was finding they printed so far then slipped off the supports on 2 of my printers. I believe they were just on that knife edge where the tiniest calibration issue would mean failure. I added thicker supports and more supports and then the files printed okay on these two machines.
Cliff: That's fascinating about removing the end ridges from the screws. Unintentional movement while tightening the screws has been an issue for me so I will look into this.
Regarding inconsistent paper resistance: I have had some success by employing the method in this video: https://youtu.be/6HmKLrMBYqM?t=289
Also I have been calibrating so the paper resistance is super tight (although I'm aware this isn't the recommended method). This has given me successful prints when the regular method was giving only fails.
Another aspect to this was supporting the files. Although the files printed fine on other machines, I was finding they printed so far then slipped off the supports on 2 of my printers. I believe they were just on that knife edge where the tiniest calibration issue would mean failure. I added thicker supports and more supports and then the files printed okay on these two machines.