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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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   * Check you have plugged in the internal USB cable!   * Check you have plugged in the internal USB cable!
   * Check the USB stick is formatted correctly (FAT32).   * Check the USB stick is formatted correctly (FAT32).
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