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==Status== | ==Status== | ||
The printer is | The printer is probably working (Sep 14th 2024) -- see log below. | ||
==Printing Tips== | ==Printing Tips== | ||
* Occasionally (twice in ~20 jobs) this printer will go nuts while homing at the beginning of a print, and try to drive way out of bounds. It might (low confidence) ameliorate this to manually home from the menu each time before starting a job. Definitely watch it closely when starting a print, and be ready to shut it off. | |||
* This printer works great with '''PLA''' filament. It should be '''1.75mm''' diameter. If you find a spool that has both of those on the label, very likely to work. As of 9/2024 there is a small blue spool floating around that definitely works. | * This printer works great with '''PLA''' filament. It should be '''1.75mm''' diameter. If you find a spool that has both of those on the label, very likely to work. As of 9/2024 there is a small blue spool floating around that definitely works. | ||
* Small spools can hang off the clamp stuck on top the right support. 1KG and larger spools feed better from the built-in holder center-top, but you may need to adjust it to the correct width for the spool. The hex key needed to adjust the bracket should be in the "Tools" drawer next to the printer. | * Small spools can hang off the clamp stuck on top the right support. 1KG and larger spools feed better from the built-in holder center-top, but you may need to adjust it to the correct width for the spool. The hex key needed to adjust the bracket should be in the "Tools" drawer next to the printer. | ||
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'''2024''' | '''2024''' | ||
;Sep 14th (Chris W) | |||
The printer went crazy while homing and made a big gouge in the bed. After rebooting, I did a very quick relevel and a few minutes of test printing, which seemed to go fine; but didn't have time for a thorough checkout. Recommend doing a careful leveling and test print before any big jobs. | |||
;Sep 9th (Chris W) | ;Sep 9th (Chris W) | ||