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SOLVING PROBLEMS
This chapter is organized alphabetically by issue name . It contains the following topics:
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Introduction to Problem Solving
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Bonus Z
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Clumping
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Cracking of Print Bed
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Crystals and Condensation
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Curling, During Print
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Curling, Post-Print
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Glazing, During Print
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Growth
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Melting, Print Bed
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Missed Scan
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Orange Peel
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Powder Fluff
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Short Feeds
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Stray Vectors
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Wash Out
INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING
While optimizing profile parameters can eliminate many problems, it is often useful to monitor a print so you can continually
establish these parameters .
Reasons to observe a print:
• Some parts may require attention and adjustment during the print .
• Your profiling will become more accurate through observation. As your profiling becomes more accurate, the need for
future observation will become less frequent .
Problem Description Format
You will find the following information about each issue:
• Description
: Explains the problem and provides a visual representation of it . The description includes such things as
where and when the problem might occur .
• Theory
of
Cause
: Contains a brief explanation of what might have caused the problem .
• Visual
Signs
: Describes any observable information that may not be covered in the Description section .
• Consequences
: Details what can happen to print quality if you do not correct the problem .
• Corrective
Action
: Describes what you can do to avoid or recover from the problem .
• Related
Problems
: Indicates whether this problem might interact with or be related to another problem .
