When printing, unexpected challenges may arise that will need to be resolved in order to complete a successful print. Often times, the appropriate response to a printing issue is not immediately apparent. This guide outlines some of the most common issues faced by 3D printing practitioners and highlights steps that may be taken to resolve those issues.
The guide is organized into a table with the following format.
| Issue/Title | This highlights the action of a printer or print result that is not optimal or correct. This is comparable to a medical examination where the doctor inquires about the symptoms or behavior the patient is exhibiting or experiencing while being ill. |
| Example Image/Graphic | This is an image or graphical representation of the issue. |
| Issue Details | This provides additional information on the issue from actions during printing or the results upon completion. |
| Cause and Suggested Solutions | This lists in order from highest to lowest probability the source or cause of the issue and suggested solutions to follow for issue resolution. |
How to Level Your Print Bed
If you are specifically running into issues that relate to having an unlevel printing surface, please refer to our Anatomy of a 3D Printer: Bed Leveling article – it has comprehensive solutions for any type of leveling system!
