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Stringing is a common issue that can occur during 3D printing, particularly with Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology. It refers to thin strands of filament material that are unintentionally deposited between separate parts of a 3D print, creating a web-like effect.

Typically, it occurs when the extruder nozzle continues to extrude filament material while moving between different parts of a 3D print, leaving small threads of filament behind. This can be caused by several factors, including improper temperature or retraction settings, incorrect print speed, and filament quality.

Stringing can negatively affect the quality and accuracy of a 3D print, as well as increase print time and material waste. However, it can be prevented or reduced by adjusting the printer's settings and optimizing the printing process. For example, reducing the print temperature or increasing the retraction distance can help to minimize stringing.

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Flat print blobbing and scuffing with PETG on Ender 3 Pro with Microswiss AMH/DD

I'm getting a lot of blobbing and scuffing on top of my prints in PETG on my Ender 3 with AMH/DD. It doesn't seem to do this if the print doesn't have a flat bottom so much. I have the E-steps set to 130, which if anything is slightly under…
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How do I fix deformities when printing on my Ender 3 V2?

Being a newbie in 3D printing, I have some trouble with my prints. After removing wiggle room from the X axis and the bed, there are deformities even on simple prints. The first layer turns out okay-ish but there seems to be some stringing that…
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My prints have started to turn to mush at a certain Z height

I just got an Ender 3 Pro for Christmas and, aside from firmware, I have made no changes to it whatsoever. Until yesterday, my printer was running all prints flawlessly. The only thing that changed was the filament, but I don't think that's the…
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Post processing - How should I remove stringing for the smoothest surface?

On a PLA print where stringing has occurred, what is the best way to remove it during post processing? Should I simply cut it with a hobby knife and sand the surface or are the better techniques to use?
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Tiny "fuzzy" wispy strings on the entire surface of the model?

I have my print settings dialed into a real good spot, but there's one obstacle that's preventing them from coming out flawless; somehow, my print has "fuzz" everywhere. Not traditional stringing like you get from filament oozing while travelling…
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Ender 3 - Tiny strings in print

Suddenly my prints start having small strings and I'm not sure what to do to eliminate them. I have already tried to clean the filament tube, cleaned up the nozzle, and played with various retraction settings. Nothing seems to work and I still see…
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Stringy first layer (possible extruder issue?)

This is my first 3D printer so I'm not entirely sure what could be the cause of this issue. I recently got a SUNLU S8 3D printer and have been trying to print the first test file, however, the layers end up stringy (for lack of a better word -- if…
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How do I prevent PETG from stringing and clumping up?

My PETG prints keep clumping up and stringing. The print is otherwise fine, but there are so many imperfections because of this. It looks like the clumping comes from the infill. I tried replacing the nozzle with a hardened steel one and fiddling…
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How can I reduce stringing on very small parts?

I'm trying to print a 30% version of this High Bypass Engine Nacelle, but I'm having some quality issues with the high pressure turbine compression stages. I've uploaded several photos to Imgur here, ill include some below: What's odd is that…
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Potential consequences of stringing within support structures?

Creality Slicer has a setting labeled "Limit Support Retractions" It's description is as follows Omit retractions when moving from support to support in a straight line. Enabling this setting saves print time, but can lead to excessive stringing…
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Stringing across hollow shapes used for cutting

I am having this issue with stringing when printing these small clay cutters. The stringing is across any small cut out area. I have calibrated the temp, retraction distance, retraction speed, and E-Step. Maybe I need to calibrate flow as well for…
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Stringing on Anycubic Vyper

I recently bought a Anycubic Vyper which prints overall not bad but has a real nasty issue with stringing. I tried out several temperatures, settings for retract distances and retraction speed but nothing seems to really work. All of my filament is…
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Random layer malfunction

When I was printing this part which has this cross-shaped portion in the middle that has supports, it seems that as soon as it started the layer with the supported part, the layer just completely strung everywhere and just went into thin air. If…
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How do I deliberately maximise stringing with PLA?

I'm using an Ender 5 with standard PLA and Creality slicer 4.8.2. How can I deliberately maximise stringing, and if possible get it to be as consistent as possible. My aim is to have "thousands of hair like threads strung between two rocky…
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Why are these concentric parts fusing together at seam lines?

The print is a collapsible sword I'm using as a test. Everything seems fine on the outside, but inside it seems the segment parts of the sword inside the hilt are fusing together at the seam lines causing them to stick together. Model:…
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