Hi folks.... I am finding that my paints are getting a lumpy and rough surface and when the print head moves over it to go to another area, it drags over the print.... This is more obvious on the first layer but it's gonna put them all out???? Any ideas??? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548077#msg-548077 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 07:28:26 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548131#msg-548131 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548131#msg-548131
I did calibrate the e-steps so I'm not sure that's the issue but I will check that anyway....
It's only the first layer that does it.... As I wrote the post, I had just started the biggest print so far (I am still very new to the "Brave new world!)....
And now I have just been to my workshop and the thing is still running like a champ, due to complete at around 08:00...

The filament is 1.75 and if of good quality.... As for the "leaking".... Oh man! I did change the print head last week as the original one was leaking like a leaky thing!
Now fitted with an E3d V6 unit, it prints MUCH better and really, the only problem I am getting is the lumpy first layer???

I'll try to pop a picture up later....]]> KillerDave Printing Fri, 21 Aug 2015 01:16:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548107#msg-548107 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548107#msg-548107
Leaking plastic? Are your nozzle and heat break tight in the heater block? Tighten them up when hot.]]> frankvdh Printing Thu, 20 Aug 2015 21:45:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548077#msg-548077 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?262,548077,548077#msg-548077
I am finding that my paints are getting a lumpy and rough surface and when the print head moves over it to go to another area, it drags over the print....
This is more obvious on the first layer but it's gonna put them all out????

Any ideas???]]> KillerDave Printing Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:33:32 -0400