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Hi everyone, I'm extremely new to 3d printing, and have taken over a printer from a friend who doesn't use his. I'm trying to get those smooth prints I see people having, and I understand I need to get a smaller layer height to achieve the details. However my stuff keeps coming out looking like the pictures below.
Any idea what's going on and how I can start fixing it?
I'm printing PLA filament.
Thank you!
Have you done a test print while watching it and listening?
It looks like under extrusion but it's hard to say if it's an obstruction, poor gear contact, or steps.
I would watch and listen to a print for a while and see if it's making any clicking or snapping sounds. That could be a good indicator of something wrong with the extruding part.
Thanks for the advice! I tried listening to it, but I haven't heard anything strange (I think). There's no clicking sounds or snapping sounds, just the whir of the motors. My PSU fan is making a clicking noise, but I think it's because it's spoiling, I might replace it soon.