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inbarshani93
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Awful First Printing

Does anyone have an idea what could go wrong? The wizard said everything was fine and I tried to calibrate the z axis many times..

Best Answer by Steve:

I agree. Something is loose. Belts loose enough to cause that much error should be obvious. The next place to check is the set screw on the motor pulleys. 

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Posted : 12/08/2020 6:56 pm
RH_Dreambox
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RE: Awful First Printing

Check that the X and Y belts are correctly tensioned. Loosely tensioned straps can cause a very poor finish.
Also check that the drive wheels (timing belts) are securely fastened and do not come loose.

Bear MK3 with Bondtech extruder

Posted : 14/08/2020 3:02 pm
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Steve
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RE: Awful First Printing

I agree. Something is loose. Belts loose enough to cause that much error should be obvious. The next place to check is the set screw on the motor pulleys. 

Posted : 14/08/2020 6:33 pm
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inbarshani93
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Awful First Printing

Apparently a screw in the Y axis was not tight enough. Amazing how one screw can change everything.

Posted : 15/08/2020 12:24 pm
inbarshani93
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Awful First Printing

@steven-p8

Thank you!!

Posted : 15/08/2020 12:26 pm
inbarshani93
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Awful First Printing

@rhdreambox

Thank you!!!

Posted : 15/08/2020 12:26 pm
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