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All 11 published guides on 3D Print Fixes.

TPU Stringing and Speed: Why Printing Too Fast Makes It Worse

Fix TPU stringing by slowing to the recommended 15–40 mm/s, keeping the nozzle at 210–250 °C, and setting the bed correctly, per Polymaker's TPU printing guide.Flexible · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PLAStringing

PLA Stringing: Retraction and Temperature by the Numbers

Fix PLA stringing with the specific retraction distance, retraction speed and temperature values from Simplify3D's troubleshooting guide.Retraction · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PLAOver-extrusion

PLA Over-Extrusion: Fix Bulging Layers with the Extrusion Multiplier

Fix PLA over-extrusion and bulging sides by calibrating the extrusion multiplier (typical for PLA: near 0.9) using Simplify3D's calibration method.Flow rate · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PLAFirst layer

PLA First Layer and Bed Temperature: 190–230 °C Nozzle, 40–60 °C Bed

Fix PLA bed adhesion and first-layer problems with Polymaker's recommended nozzle (190–230 °C) and bed (40–60 °C) temperatures, plus 100 % cooling for sharp details.Bed adhesion · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PETGWarping

PETG Corner Lifting: A 70–85 °C Bed and First-Layer Settings That Keep Corners Flat

Stop PETG corner lifting with a 70–85 °C heated bed, 220–260 °C nozzle, a slow 20–30 mm/s first layer, and reduced drafts and cooling.Corner lift · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PETGStringing

PETG Stringing on the Prusa MINI: Bowden Retraction That Stops the Hairs

How to fix PETG stringing and oozing on the Original Prusa MINI and MINI+ using its Bowden retraction length, retraction speed and nozzle temperature.Prusa MINI · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PETGStringing

PETG Stringing on a Direct-Drive Printer: Keep Retraction at 2 mm or Less

Fix PETG stringing on direct-drive machines like the Prusa MK2.5 and MK3 by keeping retraction at 2 mm or less, retracting on layer change, and dropping nozzle temperature 5–10 °C.Direct drive · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PETGFirst layer

PETG First Layer and Bed Temperature: 240–260 °C Nozzle, 60–70 °C Bed

Get Polymaker™ PETG to stick and lay down a clean first layer using its recommended nozzle (240–260 °C), bed (60–70 °C) and cooling-fan (20–60 %) settings.Bed adhesion · 5 min · 2026-11-12 PA (Nylon)Drying

Nylon (PA) Drying: 50–70 °C for 6–8 Hours, Then a 70–100 °C Bed and Enclosure

Dry nylon (PA) at 50–70 °C for 6–8 hours, print at 220–260 °C with a 70–100 °C bed, and use an enclosure to stop PA warping and moisture bubbles.Moisture · 6 min · 2026-11-12 ASAWarping

ASA Warping: Bed 90–110 °C, Nozzle 240–280 °C, and a 60 °C Chamber

Fix ASA corner lifting and warping with Polymaker's recommended bed (90–110 °C), nozzle (240–280 °C, start at 250 °C), 60 °C chamber, and reduced part cooling.Enclosure · 6 min · 2026-11-12 ABSWarping

ABS Warping: Bed Temperature and Enclosure Settings That Stop Corner Lift

Stop ABS corner lifting and layer splitting with PolyLite™ ABS's recommended bed (90–100 °C) and nozzle (245–265 °C) temperatures, plus a warm, draft-free enclosure.Enclosure · 6 min · 2026-11-12