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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by nath@lemm.ee to c/3dprinting@lemmy.world
 

Hi there,

I’m wondering if I could get some advice on why my prints are always failing at 0.2mm layer height

Attached is a pic, the first layers are perfect but as it gets to layer 3-4 I the print does not stick to the previous layers!

Printing at 0.1mm is absolutely perfect, first layer is perfect etc (in my opinion)

Just wanted to have the option for a 0.2mm height so the prints don’t take as long.

Printer is Kingroon KP3S Pro V2 with Klipper Slicer is OrcaSlicer

I can share configs from either if needed, or more close up pics.

Cheers

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[–] Slurpey@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Is your filament dry? Less than 40% humidity? This happened to me with humid filament

[–] nath@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ah really! It could be possible it's too moist - It's been out a month or so. I'll have to invest in a filament dryer. Appreciate the reply

[–] franzfurdinand@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

No need to get a purpose built dryer actually. Your heated bed will actually do exactly what you need. Flip a plastic container upside down over the bed with your filament underneath, set the bed to ~50-60C for PLA, and let it go for a couple hours.

[–] nath@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Great idea thanks! 😀