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===Build Plate (CAUTION: HOT!)===

===Build Plate (CAUTION: HOT!)===

The build surface is where the printed part is placed on. On most of the Makerspace printers the build plate is heated to 60°C (and can go as high as 110°C) during printing, so exercise caution around it. The plate can be raised or lowered while the printer is idle by going to Maintenance→Advanced→Raise/Lower Build Plate. If the printer is not printing properly, this may need to be adjusted, by using the three knobs (thumb screws) on the underside of the plate. This can be leveled through the printer’s onboard software by going to Maintenance→Build Plate, and following the onscreen instructions.

The build surface is where the printed part is placed on. On most of the Makerspace printers the build plate is heated to 60°C (and can go as high as 110°C) during printing, so exercise caution around it. The plate can be raised or lowered while the printer is idle by going to Maintenance→Advanced→Raise/Lower Build Plate.

===Filament Spool===

===Filament Spool===

The filament spool can be found attached to the back of the printer. If the printer is out of filament, it can be replaced by going to Material→Change in the printer’s user interface and following the onscreen instructions. It can also be replaced midway through printing by selecting Pause→Change Material and following the onscreen instructions.

The filament spool can be found attached to the back of the printer. The spool is essentially a filament roll. As the printer uses up the filament, the spool unrolls. Before printing, it is a good habit to check filament levels on the printer. You may find steps for replacing the filament [[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D printing- Intermediate|in the intermediate page]].

==[[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D printing- Beginner/3D printing in our Makerspace|3D printing in our Makerspace]]==

==[[Digital technologies/3D printing/3D printing- Beginner/3D printing in our Makerspace|3D printing in our Makerspace]]==

At the uOttawa Makerspace we have several different types (brands) of printers. When printing you will encounter either the Ultimaker, MakerBot, or Dremel. In general, the processes are similar.

At the uOttawa Makerspace we have several different types (brands) of printers. When printing you will encounter either the Ultimaker, MakerBot, or Dremel. In general, the processes are similar.

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|Warping

|Warping

| rowspan="2" |Not enough/too much model base surface contact to the print bed

|Not enough/too much model base surface contact to the print bed

|Use a brim or a raft (adhesion)^*

|Use a brim or a raft (adhesion)^*

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| rowspan="2" |Bad adhesion

| rowspan="2" |Bad adhesion

|Use a brim or a raft (adhesion)

|Use a brim or a raft (adhesion)

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|Replace filament spool

|Replace filament spool

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| rowspan="2" |Filament clog

|Filament clog

|Unclog the printer (keep in mind that it is uncommon that this is the correct fix)

|Keep in mind that it is uncommon that this is the actual cause of lack of extrusion. Ask a Makerspace employee to assist with further diagnosis

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| rowspan="3" |Underextrusion

| rowspan="3" |Underextrusion

|The forwarding mechanism (gearbox) ground through the filament

|The forwarding mechanism (gearbox) ground through the filament

|Move the filament out of the forwarding mechanism. Use the change material feature to speed up the removal. While the mechanism is whirring to remove the material, pull slightly on the filament, at the back of the printer for the mechanism to grab. Break the filament clean off at the section where the filament was ground, clean up the end by cutting it off. Re-forward the material into the printer, making sure the right material is chosen in the menu.

|Move the filament out of the forwarding mechanism. Use the change material feature to speed up the removal. While the mechanism is whirring to remove the material, pull slightly on the filament, at the back of the printer for the mechanism to grab. Break the filament clean off at the section where the filament was ground, clean up the end by cutting it off. Re-forward the material into the printer, making sure the right material is chosen in the menu.

|Wet filament

|Wet filament

|Remove wet section of the filament (0.25 to 0.5m length) and re-load

|Remove wet section of the filament (0.25 to 0.5m length) and re-load

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|Print not level

|Print not level