3D Printing Troubleshooting Tool - New In 2023!

--- title: '3D Printing Troubleshooting Tool - New In 2023!' date: '2023-11-23' summary: 'A guide on how to troubleshoot problems and fix most common issues with FDM Printers' image: 'https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/blog/guide-to-fixing-3d-printing-problems/Hero_Image.png' author: 'MatterManifest' tags: ['3D Printing Problems', 'Printer', 'Beginner'] --- If you own a 3D printer priced under $300, you might find yourself facing one or more of the common 3D printing problems listed in the categories below. These issues tend to be more frequent on lower-end and entry-level 3D printers due to factors such as limited automation and lower build quality. Notable models in this category include the Ender 3 Pro, Ender 3 V2, Ender 3 Neo, Ender 3 V2 Neo, Ender 3 V3 SE, Neptune 4 Pro, Neptune 3 Pro, and Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro. While higher-grade 3D printers like the Prusa MK3S+, MK4, Bambu P1S, and X1C are not immune to these issues, they often offer more advanced features and better construction, making these problems less common. Below, we've highlighted some of the most common issues that our readers have experienced on entry level printers. Our Troubleshooting Tool is designed to comprehensively index and organize a substantial number of 3D printing issues. Therefore, if you encounter an issue not explicitly mentioned in this section but falls within the realm of common 3D printing problems, the troubleshooting tool provides links to assist you in effectively diagnosing and resolving them. It's important to note that the troubleshooting tool offers a broader range of issue identification and solutions beyond what is highlighted later in this document. # [1. Common First Layer Issues](#common-first-layer-issues) - [First Layer - Sticking to Nozzle](#first-layer-sticking-to-nozzle) - [First Layer - Too Faint](#first-layer-too-faint) - [First Layer - Too High](#first-layer-too-high) - [First Layer - Ripples](#first-layer-ripples) - [First Layer - Not Sticking](#first-layer-not-sticking) - [First Layer - Not Printing](#first-layer-not-printing) - [First Layer - Scratching](#first-layer-scratching) - [First Layer - Uneven](#first-layer-uneven) - [First Layer - Patches](#first-layer-patches) - [First Layer - Rough](#first-layer-rough) [2. Common 3D Printer Error Messages](#common-3d-printer-error-messages) - [Thermal Runaway Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-thermal-runway) - [Heating Failed Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-heating-failed) - [M112 Shutdown](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-m112-shutdown) - [Min Temperature Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-min-temp) - [Auto Home (Homing Failed) Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-homing-failed) - [Blank Screen](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-blank-screen) [3. Common Quality Problems After a 3D Print Completes](#common-quality-problems-after-3d-print-completes) - [Consistent Weakness](#consistent-weakness) - [Elephants Foot](#elephants-foot) - [Print Base Warping](#print-base-warping) - [Zits and Scars](#zits-and-scars) - [Excess Filament On Overhangs](#excess-filament-on-overhangs) - [Ghosting or Ringing](#ghosting-or-ringing) [4. Common Symptoms Of Failing Prints](#common-symptoms-of-failing-prints) - [Horizontal Cracks](#horizontal-cracks) - [Layers Not Bonding](#layers-not-bonding) - [Prints Falling Over](#prints-falling-over) - [Partial Detach](#partial-detach) - [Spaghetti or Mesh Patterns](#spaghetti-or-mesh-patterns) - [Printer Temperature Jumping](#printer-temperature-jumping) # # ## 1. Common First Layer Issues --- **Description:** First layer issues are common 3D printing problems that occur during the initial layer of a print. This is the foundation of your 3D print, and problems here can lead to adhesion issues, poor bed leveling, or uneven first layers. ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Sticking to Nozzle](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-sticking-to-nozzle) ![First Layer - Sticking to Nozzle](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Nozzle_Clog_Wet_Filament.png) Source [StackExchange.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Too Faint](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-too-faint) ![First Layer - Too Faint](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Low.png) Source [blog.prusa3d.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Too High](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-too-high) ![First Layer - Too High](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_High.png) Source [blog.prusa3d.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Ripples](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-ripples) ![First Layer - Ripples](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Ripples.png) Source [reddit.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Not Sticking](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-not-sticking) ![First Layer - Not Sticking](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Not_Sticking.png) Source [all3dp.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Not Printing](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-not-printing) ![First Layer - Not Printing](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Blank.png) Source [chalk-ridge.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Scratching](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-scratching) ![First Layer - Scratching](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Scratching.png) Source [chalk-ridge.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Uneven](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-uneven) ![First Layer - Uneven](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Uneven.png) Source [howto3dprint.net] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Patches](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-patches) ![First Layer - Patches](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Patches.png) Source [3dprinting.stackexchange.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [First Layer - Rough](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/first-layer-rough) ![First Layer - Rough](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_First_Layer_Rough.png) Source [reddit.com] # ## 2. Common 3D Printer Error Messages --- **Description:** Error messages and screen-related issues can disrupt the 3D printing process. These problems can range from blank screens to heating failures, and they often require troubleshooting to resolve. ### Click to see solutions for: [Thermal Runaway Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-thermal-runway) ![Thermal Runaway Error](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Thermal_Runaway.png) ### Click to see solutions for: [Heating Failed Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-heating-failed) ![Heating Failed Error](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Heating_Failed.png) ### Click to see solutions for: [M112 Shutdown](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-m112-shutdown) ![M112 Shutdown](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_M112_Shutdown.png) ### Click to see solutions for: [Min Temperature Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-min-temp) ![Min Temperature Error](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Min_Temp.png) ### Click to see solutions for: [Auto Home (Homing Failed) Error](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-homing-failed) ![Auto Home (Homing Failed) Error](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Homing_Failed.png) ### Click to see solutions for: [Blank Screen](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/printer-error-blank-screen) ![Blank Screen](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Screen_Blank.png) # ## 3. Common Quality Problems After a 3D Print Completes --- **Description:** These issues manifest after the 3D print is complete and affect the visual quality of the printed object. Common problems include inconsistent layer quality, zits, scars, and warping. ### Click to see solutions for: [Consistent Weakness](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-quality-consistent-weakness) # ![Consistent Weakness](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Filament_Degraded.jpeg) Source [forum.Flux3DP.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Elephants Foot](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-elephants-foot) # ![Elephants Foot](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Elephants_Foot.png) Source [All3dp.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Print Base Warping](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-base-warping) # ![Print Base Warping](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Warping.png) Source [twotrees3d.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Zits and Scars](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-with-zits-and-scars) # ![Zits and Scars](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Zits_Blobs.png) Source [community.ultimaker.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Excess Filament On Overhangs](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-quality-overhangs) # ![Print Quality: Overhangs](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Overhang_45.png) Source [hydraresearch3d.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Ghosting or Ringing](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-quality-ringing-pattern) # ![Ghosting or Ringing](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/PRINTS_QUALITY_RESONANCE.png) Source [3dtechvalley.com] # ## 4. Common Symptoms of Failing Prints --- **Description:** These issues result in print failures and can occur at any stage of the 3D printing process. They include issues like print detachment, layer separation, and unexpected printer shutdowns. ### Click to see solutions for: [Horizontal Cracks](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-horizontal-cracks) # ![Horizontal Cracks](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Layer_Separation.jpeg) Source [geeetech.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Layers Not Bonding](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-layers-not-bonding) # ![Layers Not Bonding](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Layers_Not_Bonding.png) Source [reddit.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Prints Falling Over](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/prints-falling-over) # ![Prints Falling Over](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Adhesion_Fall_Over.png) Source [fabbaloo.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Partial Detach](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-detaching) # ![Partial Detach](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Adhesion_Partial_Detach.png) Source [fabbaloo.com] ### Click to see solutions for: [Spaghetti or Mesh Patterns](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-spaghetti) # ![Spaghetti or Mesh Patterns](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Prints_Spaghetti.png) Source [lee.org] ### Click to see solutions for: [Printer Temperature Jumping](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic/symptom/print-temperature-jumping) # ![Printer Temperature Jumping](https://assets.mattermanifest.com/uploaded/site/diagnostics/Symptoms/Printer_Temperature_Jumping.gif) Source [reddit.com] # # Summary --- If you're experiencing any of these issues with your 3D printer, don't worry. MatterManifest's troubleshooting tool continues to search for problems on forums with known fixes and indexes them to grow our base of symptoms and solutions to help debug 3D printing issues. This list is just a subset of all of the known issues and problems we've covered. Our troubleshooting tool organizes and allows you to select images and descriptions that closely match the issue you're experiencing, providing a list of known solutions with step-by-step instructions. For a seamless troubleshooting experience, visit our troubleshooting tool at [mattermanifest.com/diagnostic](https://mattermanifest.com/diagnostic). With the right information and tools at your disposal, you can enjoy a smoother and more successful 3D printing journey. Happy printing!

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