Every print defect gets its own page here: a quick answer up top, then fixes ordered by the most likely cause, plus printer-specific differences. Pick whatever matches what you see on your print.
- Blobs and Zits: Why Your Print Has Bumps on the Surface and How to Fix Them
- Layer Separation: Why Your Print’s Layers Split Apart and How to Fix It
- Ghosting and Ringing: Why Shadows of Details Repeat on Walls, and How to Fix It
- Layer Shift: Causes and How to Fix It
- Pillowing: Why Your Top Layer Is Bumpy and Full of Holes, and How to Fix It
- First Layer Not Sticking: The Most Common 3D Printing Problem and How to Fix It
- Stringing: Why Your Printer Pulls Strings and How to Fix It
- Clogged Nozzle: How to Clear It Without Damaging Your Printer
- Under-Extrusion: Why Your Printer Pushes Out Too Little Material and How to Fix It
- Warping: Why Print Corners Curl Up and How to Stop It
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