Our support hub is designed to help users get the most out of their FDM 3D printers by providing practical guidance, troubleshooting tips, and optimized printing strategies. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced maker, you’ll find resources that cover filament selection, calibration steps, common print defects, and maintenance routines. Our goal is to ensure smooth, reliable printing performance and to empower you to produce high-quality, accurate models with confidence.
Choosing the right filament is one of the most important factors in achieving strong, clean, and reliable prints. Each material behaves differently under heat and requires specific temperature and cooling conditions.
Understanding the properties and requirements of each filament type ensures better print results and reduces wasted material.
Proper calibration is essential to maintain accuracy and avoid common printing issues. This includes leveling the build plate, adjusting the nozzle height, and verifying that extruder steps are correctly calibrated. A well-leveled bed ensures that the first layer adheres properly, preventing warping and layer shifts. Regular calibration of the extruder helps ensure that the printer delivers exactly the right amount of filament, avoiding under- or over-extrusion. Users should also check belt tension and ensure smooth movement of all axes. Spending a few minutes on calibration before major prints significantly improves print quality and saves time in troubleshooting.
FDM printers can experience a variety of print defects, but most can be solved quickly if users understand the root causes. Issues like stringing may indicate excessive nozzle temperature or insufficient retraction settings, while layer shifting can result from loose belts or mechanical obstructions. Warping often happens due to improper bed adhesion or incorrect bed temperature. Clogs may be caused by low-quality filament or incorrect temperature settings. Our support resources guide users through step-by-step diagnosis for each issue, offering clear solutions to restore smooth, reliable printing with minimal downtime.
Regular maintenance keeps the printer operating efficiently and minimizes sudden failures.
To keep your FDM 3D printer running smoothly and extend its lifespan, follow a simple routine of regular maintenance.
Please always:
By following these basic steps, users can achieve consistent, high-quality printing and avoid unnecessary breakdowns. With consistent care, the printer maintains precision, stability, and long-term performance.
Keeping your printer’s firmware and slicing software updated ensures compatibility, stability, and access to the latest features. Manufacturers often release firmware updates that improve safety, fix bugs, and optimize motor control or temperature regulation. Likewise, slicer updates can introduce new print profiles, advanced support structures, improved bridging logic, and better motion planning algorithms. Users should periodically check for updates, apply them carefully, and re-validate their print profiles afterward. This habit ensures better print quality, stronger part performance, and a smoother overall printing experience.
Follow the following steps to configure your printer
or download the profile and import it.
; Ender 3 Custom Start G-code
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
G28 ; Home all axes
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
G1 X5 Y20 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to start position
G1 X5 Y190.0 Z0.3 F1500.0 E15 ; Draw the first line
G1 X5.4 Y190.0 Z0.3 F5000.0 ; Move to side a little
G1 X5.4 Y20 Z0.3 F1500.0 E30 ; Draw the second line
G92 E0 ; Reset Extruder
G1 Z2.0 F3000 ; Move Z Axis up little to prevent scratching of Heat Bed
G1 X8 Y20 Z0.2 F9000.0 ; Move over to prevent blob squish
G91 ;relative positioning
G1 Z+2 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F9000 ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
M104 S0 ;extruder heater off
M140 S0 ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
G1 E-1 F300 ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G28 X0;
G1 Y190.0 Z+5 F1400.0;
M84 ;steppers off
G90 ;absolute positioning
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