Print Speeds

[grezmel]

Just playing with my print settings, including speed as my printer extruder keeps jamming 3\4 way through each print.

Does anyone have any recommendations for speed vs resolution - I'm currently printing at 0.1mm at 1800mm per minute and wondered how that compared to others

Cheers Graham

[Davo]

That will probably depend on the type of printer and print head you are using.

I print .1mm at 1800mm/min regularly.

I don't go faster than that, because we move a lot of mass around in the X and Y.

[sn00zerman]

Speed isn't everything. I noticed that when I put acceleration and jerk higher, I get shorter printing times, with the same speed-settings !
Instead of lowering your print speed, I would start with lowering these 2 settings.

[kathmorgan12]

I agree, I'd have to be careful with the speed settings. My 3d printer isn't the best though so this is why I hesitate on experimenting with it. I only use what's the recommended settings.

[richardphat]

What is your nozzle size and does your hotend have some cooler to evacuate the heat that goes upward?

[grezmel]

What is your nozzle size and does your hotend have some cooler to evacuate the heat that goes upward?

0.4mm nozzle and a 40mm fan with adaptor pointing at the hex metal fins.

[richardphat]

Are you using some cheap chinese brand filament by any chance?

Because your current hardware and software settings should handle it fine. I have the same set up and able to run it faster (Ultimaker 1 modded)

[grezmel]

Are you using some cheap chinese brand filament by any chance?

Because your current hardware and software settings should handle it fine. I have the same set up and able to run it faster (Ultimaker 1 modded)

I'm using the following :

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2313403873...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Perhaps I need to spend a bit more ?

[richardphat]

Oh god....

Yes, you may need to spend more on the filament. Also, I am curious about that 99.9% positive feedback, is it the review of the seller or actually the filament. I never deal with ebay or online stuff which is why I ask.

That being said, yes, spent more on reliable filament and colour can change dramatically the print. I tried the following filaments from Affinia, ColorFabb and Reprapper, they all work fine. I do have trouble printing clear ABS from 3dSupply world (cheap material) and it was quite a pain to print.

[grezmel]

Oh god....

Yes, you may need to spend more on the filament. Also, I am curious about that 99.9% positive feedback, is it the review of the seller or actually the filament. I never deal with ebay or online stuff which is why I ask.

That being said, yes, spent more on reliable filament and colour can change dramatically the print. I tried the following filaments from Affinia, ColorFabb and Reprapper, they all work fine. I do have trouble printing clear ABS from 3dSupply world (cheap material) and it was quite a pain to print.

To be honest I did look at the sellers feedback and was swayed by the 99.9.
What colour do you find works best for you - I tend to mainly use black or blue.