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Blobs & zits

Small bumps or blemishes on the surface, usually where the nozzle starts or stops a perimeter.

Likely causes, most likely first

  1. Pressure built up in the nozzle at layer changes
  2. Retraction 'extra restart' adding material
  3. Seam placed on a visible face

Fixes to try

Other print defects

Stringing & oozingWarping & adhesionUnder-extrusionLayer shiftingElephant's footZ-bandingGhosting / ringingOver-extrusionTop pillowingPoor bridging

Every number on this page is in the app too — next to the calculators that use it, working offline at the printer.

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