Keep your 3D printer running like a pro! From bed leveling to nozzle cleaning, learn all the essential setup and maintenance tips to ensure smooth, high-quality prints every time.
1. Introduction: Small Space, Big Filament Headaches You’re passionate about 3D printing… but your workspace is, well, tiny. Sound familiar? Spools are stacking, tools are scattered, and there’s ...
1. It’s Not the Same Thing Here’s a common misconception in the 3D printing world: “If I dry my filament, I don’t need to worry about storage.” Wrong. ...
1. Is It Your Printer or Your Filament? Your printer’s been perfect for weeks. Same slicer. Same settings. But suddenly, your prints are stringy, brittle, or just plain ...
1. The Chaos of Unlabeled Spools You’ve got spools everywhere. Some opened, some sealed. Some PETG, some PLA.You don’t remember when you last used them—or if they’re dry. ...
1. The Packaging Debate You just got your shiny new spool of filament. It’s vacuum-sealed, bagged, boxed—and looks pretty secure. The question is: Can you just leave it ...
1. Silica Gel—The Unsung Hero of Filament Storage If you want dry, high-performing filament, silica gel is your best friend.But here’s the kicker: it doesn’t last forever. Eventually, ...
1. Is Your Filament Turning Against You? If your prints have been acting strange lately—stringy, brittle, or just plain ugly—it might not be your printer… it might be ...
1. One Box to Store Them All? You’ve got spools of PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG… and only one storage bin. Can you store them together safely? Short answer: ...
1. The Battle for Dry Filament Dry filament = happy prints. So what’s the best way to keep moisture away—good old desiccant packs or an electronic drying box? ...
1. Two Champions of Filament Storage If you’re tired of wasting money on soggy filament and failed prints, you’ve probably come across two major storage methods: vacuum sealing ...
