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3D printing (MSLA and FDM) troubleshooting resources.

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Published: 30 Dec 2021 › Updated: 30 Dec 20213D printing (MSLA and FDM) troubleshooting resources.

3D printing (MSLA and FDM) troubleshooting resources.

Hello Dear 3D printing People.
If you are in this hobby for a while, You've probably got your fair share of failed prints. Usually failing for no apparent reason, ruining your 24 hour print...


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I've been pretty lucky with my MSLA printer for the first year I was using it. Almost no problems at all. Good things never last forever though, and lately I am getting more issues like poor surface finish on my parts or prints not sticking to the build plate etc.
That means that I spend a lot of time searching for solutions to different printing issues online. I've found a lot of online troubleshooting guides that helped me fixing most of my problems and I thought it may be a good idea to share some of those resources with you.

Below you can find a list of links together with short commentaries. I hope this is useful and may save you some headache.

MSLA/LCD - Guides

Elegoo Mars/Pro troubleshooting guide
3dprinterly.com

8 Ways How to Fix Resin 3D Prints That Fails Halfway
3dprinterly.com

Some of the videos are related to a particular brand of printers, but there are more general tips available there as well.
l3d.ie

Tips for prints that wont print at all + links to a few different problems and solutions.
technipages.com

A few common problems explained
3dprintingrealms.com

5 Settings to Improve Your SLA/DLP/LCD 3D Print Quality
instructables.com

Elegoo Mars and Saturn troubleshooting forum
elegoomars.com

Phrozen help center
phrozen3d.com

MSLA/LCD - Videos

Why Resin 3D Prints Fail - Improve Your Prints - Tips on Understanding Overhangs and Supports
Nerdtronic - You Tube

My 3D Print Failed, Now What? Anycubic SLA
Spikey Bits - You Tube

Top Ten Reasons Why Resin Prints Fail
Michael Makes Everything - You Tube

3D Resin Printing 101 - Why Prints Fail
Random Making Encounters - You Tube

3d RESIN PRINT FAILURES and SOLUTIONS not sticking to build plate sticking to fep, exposure settings
FacilityD20 - You Tube

Stop Resin 3D Print Fails! Bed Adhesion Tips & Tricks
Uncle Jessy - You Tube

RESIN FAILS: What causes partial support fails and how to fix it.
Hiro Creations - You Tube

UN-STUCK your 3D Prints, and keep prints from sticking. (REAL QUICK)
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin - You Tube

Below you I've included some links for FDM/FFF printing problems. There are more resources available for 'spaghetti' printers, that is probably because of technology being available longer. It's been some time since I was printing with my Prusa I3, but I still have nightmares about it. My deepest sympathy ;)

FDM/FFF Guides

Prusa Knowledge Base
prusa3d.com

44 problems ultimate guide
rigid.ink

41 problems with detailed explanation
all3dp.com

27 problems/solutions - very well explained
simplify3d.com

22 issues with good pictures
cults3d.com

19 common printing problems
geeetech.com

14 problems with possible causes and solutions
ninjatek.com

Comprehensive guide with videos and pictures.
apm-designs.com

More examples with illustrations and videos.
bitfab.io

A few common problems with pictures.
3dk.berlin

FDM/FFF - Videos

Troubleshooting 3D Printer Issues
Breaks'n'Makes - You Tube

3D Printing Basics: When things go wrong! (Ep9)
Thomas Sanlander - You Tube

3D printing First Layer issues troubleshooting Guide
The First Layer - You Tube

5 3D Printing Mistakes you WILL make - and how to avoid them! 3D Printing 101
Maker's Muse - You Tube

3D Printing 101: Troubleshooting a Bad Print / Installing a New Nozzle
3D Printing Nerd - You Tube

How a 3DBenchy can tell where your 3D prints need improvement
Teaching Tech - You Tube

3D Printer Troubleshooting Guide: Clogged Nozzles
MatterHackers - YouTube

That's it for now. If you have any good resources that aren't on the list, please share them. Lets exchange some wisdom :)

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