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   * You must "Home" all the printer axis, before trying to move.    * You must "Home" all the printer axis, before trying to move. 
   * 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 [[/pronterface|pronterface]].
  
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   * Still not working? [[:not-heating|Check this page for in-depth troubleshooting.]]   * Still not working? [[:not-heating|Check this page for in-depth troubleshooting.]]
   * Faulty temperature readings? Check [[a5:faulty-temperature-readings|this page too]].   * Faulty temperature readings? Check [[a5:faulty-temperature-readings|this page too]].
 +  * Bed not heating? [[a5:drag-chain-cable-damage|Check if your bed cable is damaged inside the drag chain.]]
 +  * Bed still not heating? [[:burned-bed-connectors|Check the Bed connector on the side of the bed is not damaged.]]
  
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   * [[a5:stepper-drivers|Check stepper motor drivers are set to provide correct current to the motors. Too little current will cause stalling, and too high current will cause overheating of drivers.]]   * [[a5:stepper-drivers|Check stepper motor drivers are set to provide correct current to the motors. Too little current will cause stalling, and too high current will cause overheating of drivers.]]
   * Check the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcAmZqb-ZEE|X-axis is trammed]] parallel to the main printer frame.   * Check the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcAmZqb-ZEE|X-axis is trammed]] parallel to the main printer frame.
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 +====Problem: Printer keeps rebooting when ever I try to heat the bed (or perhaps start a print).====
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 +  * 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:drag-chain-cable-damage|this article for details]].
 +  * 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: Gap between nozzle and bed, can't level bed high enough.==== ====Problem: Gap between nozzle and bed, can't level bed high enough.====
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   * When you try to home the z axis, the nozzle is still too far away from the bed.   * 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   * You may find that you cannot loosen the bed screws far enough
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   * 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.   * 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  to adjust these screws.   * There are two small holes in the black metal frame opposite those two screws. These holes will give you easier access  to adjust these screws.
 +  * Click on the photo to enlarge.
  
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 ====Problem: My prints are very weak and very porous, there are lots of little holes in prints.==== ====Problem: My prints are very weak and very porous, there are lots of little holes in prints.====
  
-**Solution:** Check you have selected 1.75mm filament width in JGCreat/Cura.+**Solution:** Check you have selected 1.75mm filament width in JGCreat/Cura, under the printer Machine Settings.
  
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 ====Problem: After updating my LCD firmware, I can't see any files!==== ====Problem: After updating my LCD firmware, I can't see any files!====
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 **Solution:**  **Solution:** 
-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. Also check you have plugged in the internal USB cable!ย +  * 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. ย 
 +  * Check you have plugged in the internal USB cable!ย 
 +  * Check the USB stick is formatted correctly (FAT32).
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