Filament Not Sticking to Your Ender 5 Pro Bed? Try These Community-Tested Fixes!
If your prints are curling, lifting, or flat-out failing to stick to the build plate, try these tried-and-true solutions straight from the community:
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Is It Safe to Leave a 3D Printer Unattended? (Spoiler: Sometimes… But Not Always)
3D printing is safe, but, leaving a 3D printer unattended comes with a few important risks.
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Which Filament For 3d Printing? 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying My First Spool
When I bought my first spool of 3D printing filament, I thought I was all set. I had the printer, the slicer software, and a model ready to go. I grabbed a random spool of PLA from Amazon (it was cheap and blue—what more could I want?) and hit print.
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Top 10 Mistakes I Made as a 3D Printing Beginner (So You Don’t Have To)
In this article, I want to share the biggest blunders I encountered in my early 3D printing days, so you can skip the frustration and jump straight to successful prints. Here are the top 10 mistakes I made—and how you can avoid them.
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What Is 3D Printing? A Beginner-Friendly Guide From Someone Who Fell in Love With It
If you’ve ever looked at a weird little plastic doodad and thought, “Wait… someone made that with a printer?” — you’re not alone. That’s exactly how I felt the first time I stumbled into the magical world of 3D printing. And let me tell you… once you go 3D, there’s no going back!
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The Best Ways To Reduce Layer Lines in 3D Prints
Layer lines are an inherent aspect of many 3D printing technologies—especially Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)—where each pass of extruded filament creates visible “steps” on the surface.
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How To Remove PETG That Is Stuck To Your Build Plate
Removing PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) prints from a 3D printer bed can be challenging due to the material’s strong adhesion properties.
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Mastering 3D Printer Stringing: A Comprehensive Guide to Clean Prints
Master 3D printer stringing with our comprehensive guide covering retraction settings, temperature control, maintenance tips, and post-processing techniques for perfect prints.
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10 Easy and Fun 3D Printing Projects for Beginners
Discover 10 easy and fun 3D printing projects for beginners! From phone stands to toy figurines, start your 3D printing journey with confidence and creativity
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How to Use a 3D Printer to Repair Broken Items
Learn how to use a 3D Printer to repair broken items at home, revitalizing damaged objects with ease and efficiency. Get started with DIY fixes today!
