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example, if you were printing a 20mm cube, each time the extruder changes to
print a different face of the cube, it would need to change directions. The inertia
of the extruder can create vibrations when these sudden direction changes occur,
which will be visible of the print itself. We will look at the most common ways to
address ringing, by examining each cause in the list below.
18.1 Print too fast
The most common cause for ringing is that your printer is trying to move too
fast. When the printer suddenly changes direction, these quick movements will
create additional force that can cause the lingering vibrations. If you feel that your
printer may be moving too fast, try to reduce the printing speed. To do this, click
“Basic” and select the“Print speed” tab to set suitable value.
18.2 Firmware acceleration
The firmware that runs on your 3D printer’s electronics typically implements
acceleration controls to help prevent sudden direction changes. The acceleration
settings will cause the printer to slowly ramp up in speed and then to slowly
decelerate before changing directions. This functionality is vital for preventing
ringing. If you are comfortable working with your printer’s firmware, you may even
want to try decreasing the acceleration settings so that the speed changes more
gradually. This can help reduce ringing even further.