Are you struggling to get the right settings for your 3D prints? If you have stringing, blobs and other irregularities this video will show you the simplest methods along with a few other useful tips which can take your prints to the next level.

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Recently I've also discovered a feature within Cura which gives your printer the ability to print multiple parts at once all while keeping your prints looking great with no added time.

For reference, I like to keep my printer as close to stock as possible. I have had problems with the extruder side Bowden fitting and have replaced the tube and the fitting as well. That is covered in a separate video. I've also upgraded to stiffer bed springs to apply a little more pressure on the leveling knobs in hopes to not have to re-level the bed (so far so good).

As mentioned in the video, here are the important settings for each test:

Printed on glass build plate with dollar store glue stick
All prints with 0.6mm nozzle
I use this glass https://amzn.to/2KyLCjO after my original glass had a chunk removed

Test #1
Red PETG
Layer Height 0.16mm, Wall Lines 4, Bottom Layers 5, Top Layers 6, Pattern Zig Zag, Infill 35% Cubic, 225C Nozzle, 75C Bed, 78mm Infill, 37mm Outer Wall, 57mm Inner Wall, 55mm Top/Btm, 45mm Initial Layer, 4mm Retraction, Combing Off, Print All At Once, Cooling Fan 8%, Seams Manually Aligned

Test #2
Red PETG
Layer Height 0.16mm, Wall Lines 4, Bottom Layers 5, Top Layers 6, Pattern Zig Zag, Infill 35% Cubic, 225C Nozzle, 75C Bed, 78mm Infill, 37mm Outer Wall, 57mm Inner Wall, 55mm Top/Btm, 45mm Initial Layer, 4mm Retraction, Combing On, Print All At Once, Cooling Fan 100%, Seams Manually Aligned

Test #3
Red PETG
Layer Height 0.1mm, Wall Lines 4, Bottom Layers 5, Top Layers 6, Pattern Zig Zag, Infill 35% Cubic, 225C Nozzle, 75C Bed, 78mm Infill, 37mm Outer Wall, 57mm Inner Wall, 55mm Top/Btm, 45mm Initial Layer, 4mm Retraction, Combing On, Print All At Once, Cooling Fan 100%, Seams Random

Test #4
Red PETG
Layer Height 0.2mm, Wall Lines 4, Bottom Layers 5, Top Layers 6, Pattern Zig Zag, Infill 35% Cubic, 225C Nozzle, 75C Bed, 78mm Infill, 37mm Outer Wall, 57mm Inner Wall, 55mm Top/Btm, 45mm Initial Layer, 4mm Retraction, Combing On, Print All At Once, Cooling Fan 100%, Seams Random

Test #5
Black Carbon Fiber PETG
Layer Height 0.16mm, Wall Lines 4, Bottom Layers 5, Top Layers 6, Pattern Zig Zag, Infill 35% Cubic, 225C Nozzle, 75C Bed, 78mm Infill, 37mm Outer Wall, 57mm Inner Wall, 55mm Top/Btm, 45mm Initial Layer, 4mm Retraction, Combing On, Print All At Once, Cooling Fan 100%, Seams Manually Aligned

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I mention Octoprint and Spaghetti detective in the video because it is one of the best additions to my 3D printer yet, I do not check on my prints anymore, if I want to see the progress, I just check the app. If you print any type of production volume I can definitely recommend this, if you only print a little bit, it is nice to have, but not a necessity.

If you are struggling with problems and you need help, send me an email or write in the comments.

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