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| * You may also want to check you have [[stepper-drivers|tuned your stepper drivers]]. | * You may also want to check you have [[stepper-drivers|tuned your stepper drivers]]. | ||
| + | * Check for errors in [[/ | ||
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| * Motor not receiving enough power: [[A5: | * Motor not receiving enough power: [[A5: | ||
| * Check you have set the correct filament width in your slicer, and correct nozzle width too. | * Check you have set the correct filament width in your slicer, and correct nozzle width too. | ||
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| * Check that all cable plugs are firmly and fully inserted. | * Check that all cable plugs are firmly and fully inserted. | ||
| * Still not working? [[: | * Still not working? [[: | ||
| + | * Faulty temperature readings? Check [[a5: | ||
| + | * Bed not heating? [[a5: | ||
| + | * Bed still not heating? [[: | ||
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| * Check the [[https:// | * Check the [[https:// | ||
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| + | ====Problem: | ||
| + | * You may notice the printer restarts when starting a print, or perhaps when you preheat the bed | ||
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| + | **Solutions: | ||
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| + | This problem can be caused by TWO different causes: | ||
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| + | * If your printer has a drag chain, please see [[A5: | ||
| + | * If your printer has clips on the bed, these clips may be scratching the bed heating element (underside of the bed) and causing a short circuit. Remove the clips, and place two layers of electrical tape on the underside of the bed. Then place the clips back on. | ||
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| + | ====Problem: | ||
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| + | * When you try to home the z axis, the nozzle is still too far away from the bed. | ||
| + | * You may find that you cannot loosen the bed screws far enough | ||
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| + | **Solutions: | ||
| + | * Rather than raising the bed up higher, you can actually lower the position of the Z-endstop so that the nozzle will settle in a slightly lower position. | ||
| + | * Inside the right column is a small white block with a switch on it. The switch is attached to the white block with two small screws. The white block is attached to the frame of the printer with two larger screws. | ||
| + | * By undoing the two larger screws, you should be able to adjust the vertical home position of the nozzle, to allow you to be able to properly calibrate your bed. | ||
| + | * There are two small holes in the black metal frame opposite those two screws. These holes will give you easier access | ||
| + | * Click on the photo to enlarge. | ||
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| * The extruder motor is making a noise at intervals | * The extruder motor is making a noise at intervals | ||
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| + | * If you plug in a USB and you don't see any files, check the settings page on the LCD. There is an option for the LCD to look for files on SD card or on USB sticks. | ||
| + | * Check you have plugged in the internal USB cable! | ||
| + | * Check the USB stick is formatted correctly (FAT32). | ||
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