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    Hi,You have to put the Gcode "G29" in the start...

    Hi,You have to put the Gcode "G29" in the start section of your slicer. I use Cura and this is what is in my Start G-code section:

    M117 Heating Bed.
    M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; Set...
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    Hi,If you're using Cura there is an option in the...

    Hi,If you're using Cura there is an option in the latest version for "Adaptive Layers" which I believe would help you.There is a video on YouTube by a guy called Chep about it. His channel is...
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    Hi Ace, I'm not sure about your particular...

    Hi Ace, I'm not sure about your particular printer.Normally on the switches there are three terminals NO (normally open), NC (normally closed) and Common. If you want the switch to be activated when...
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    Hi DavaX, If you use Cura you can switch on...

    Hi DavaX,
    If you use Cura you can switch on "Ironing" in the settings.
    It makes the nozzle go over the top layer again with very little filament extruded.
    On the negative side it adds to the print...
  5. Thread: Help Please

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    Hi Again, It seems I spoke too soon. I...

    Hi Again,

    It seems I spoke too soon.

    I printed a replacement z axis shaft bearing brace and fitted it.
    Then re-leveled the X axis with respect to the top of the frame.
    Then leveled the bed...
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    Hi Guys, Finally got to the bottom of this...

    Hi Guys,

    Finally got to the bottom of this problem. I did the following but it didn't help.

    Fitted the small piece of capricorn tube and washer in to the hotend.
    Replaced the wheels on the Y...
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    Butt_blaster: That would make sense. Yes, I did...

    Butt_blaster: That would make sense. Yes, I did check the calibration of e-steps (spot-on) and Z Axis. As I've spent the money for the upgrades over a long period of time it's doesn't feel like a...
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    Hi Guys, Thanks for taking the time to reply. ...

    Hi Guys,

    Thanks for taking the time to reply.

    Butt_blaster: Strangely, I have a ding on the Y axis rail and have just purchased a replacement for that. Wheels tension looks fine and I don't...
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    Hi DavK26, I've just joined the forum so don't...

    Hi DavK26,
    I've just joined the forum so don't know if you've managed to sort this or not.

    If not, Is the extruder body plastic or metal ?
    If plastic please check carefully for cracks (mine had...
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    Watch what hairspray you get. i tried this and it...

    Watch what hairspray you get. i tried this and it didn't work. I understand that it has to be "Extra Hold" type to work. The ordinary ones don't.

    Cheers,

    Andy
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    Hi, Don't know if this will help you or not, but...

    Hi,
    Don't know if this will help you or not, but here are my settings from the start gcode in Cura (4.6.1).

    M117 Heating Bed.
    M140 S{material_bed_temperature_layer_0} ; Set Heat Bed temperature...
  12. Thread: Help Please

    by AndyB
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    Help Please

    Hi Guys,

    This is my first post on this forum and I hope someone here can give me some help to solve a problem with my printer.

    I have had an Ender 3 for about a year now and have been fairly...
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