# Community

**URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/community/8.md

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## [Privacy Policy](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/privacy-policy/6)

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**Author:** [@system](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/system)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 2:42am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/privacy-policy/6 "2019-12-05T02:42:45Z")

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What information do we collect? We collect information from you when you register on our site and gather data when you participate in the forum by reading, writing, and evaluating the content shared here. When registe…

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## [Free Taz 3.0 printer and spools](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/free-taz-3-0-printer-and-spools/28027)

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**Author:** [@Zoelda13](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Zoelda13)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/free-taz-3-0-printer-and-spools/28027 "2026-09-29T12:08:06Z")

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In PDX Oregon area. Has new bed. Very Lightly used, but not sure it’s working. Might be good for parts. Have multiple spools of filament too. all free!

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## [Fictional Phone Mockup](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/fictional-phone-mockup/28042)

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**Author:** [@ReginaFabricam](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ReginaFabricam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/fictional-phone-mockup/28042 "2026-07-24T02:49:27Z")

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I have been playing Tomodachi Life on the Switch. In the game, you take care of an island with custom made characters living on it. You can give them custom made treasures. I made a smartphone for my islanders. The phon…

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## [Lulzbot Mini 1 nozzle part replacement](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-nozzle-part-replacement/27894)

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**Author:** [@Eddieg](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Eddieg)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 12:26am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-nozzle-part-replacement/27894 "2026-05-06T00:26:24Z")

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Hi guys. I have a Lulzbot mini 1 in 2026 and I need to find a nozzle replacement. I am new in 3 D print and I would like to know where can I find a replacement. with the correct specs. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

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## [Latest Cura support for Mac OS High Sierra](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/latest-cura-support-for-mac-os-high-sierra/27896)

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**Author:** [@jpilot56](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/jpilot56)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 5:29am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/latest-cura-support-for-mac-os-high-sierra/27896 "2026-04-27T05:29:40Z")

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My old Mac is stuck on High Sierra - OS 10.13.6 and cannot be updated. What is the latest version of Cura that will run here? I’ve been using 3.6.20 with no problems but I’m interested in newer versions. Thanks

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## [Free TAZ 3.0 for parts](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/free-taz-3-0-for-parts/27895)

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**Author:** [@Zoelda13](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Zoelda13)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/free-taz-3-0-for-parts/27895 "2026-04-26T20:02:56Z")

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Hey there! We have an Lulzbot TAZ 3.0 that I think has a good frame, good parts… it got knocked over and we replaced the bed… but never was quite right. Would be happy to give it to someone “as is” for free rather than …

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## [Not able to select M175V2 for Taz 5 when adding new printer. Cura LE 4.13.17](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/not-able-to-select-m175v2-for-taz-5-when-adding-new-printer-cura-le-4-13-17/27670)

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**Author:** [@boogiesg](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/boogiesg)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 12:03am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/not-able-to-select-m175v2-for-taz-5-when-adding-new-printer-cura-le-4-13-17/27670 "2025-08-08T00:03:34Z")

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I just received my new M175 V2 toolhead and the adapter for the TAZ 5/6. I installed it and I’m trying to install a new printer in Cura LE 4.13.17. The M175V2 option is available for Taz 6 but not for Taz 5. Please ad…

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## [Heating failed Taz Workhorse trouble at temps +200c](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heating-failed-taz-workhorse-trouble-at-temps-200c/27184)

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**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\
**Replies:** 43\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heating-failed-taz-workhorse-trouble-at-temps-200c/27184 "2025-05-27T16:28:01Z")

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I recently started a print job on Octoprint and encountered a heating failed which resulted in an abortion. I thought that since my machine is +5yr old it probably just took too long to heat up from 215c to 225c and res…

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## [Workhorse print quality](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/workhorse-print-quality/27354)

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**Author:** [@drautenkranz](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/drautenkranz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/workhorse-print-quality/27354 "2025-02-23T01:40:54Z")

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Hello all, Fairly new to this and first time in this forum. I printed a part last year and I was very pleased with the quality. I tried printing the same part with a few minor changes made in Fusion, but this time I can…

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## [Taz 6 Homing Problem](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-homing-problem/27293)

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**Author:** [@JayD58](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/JayD58)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-homing-problem/27293 "2025-02-19T14:40:39Z")

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I bought a use Lulzbot Taz 6 That has a problem with homing the Z axis. The head lowers towards the touch plate, but it is roughly 0.5 inches to the right of the pad. There doesn’t appear to be any more available movemen…

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## [Hotend/Nozzle Shutdown](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/hotend-nozzle-shutdown/27288)

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**Author:** [@mhristau](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhristau)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/hotend-nozzle-shutdown/27288 "2025-02-06T14:51:06Z")

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As soon as I try to set nozzle temp Mini2 shuts down. How to test temp sensor and heater element? Typical ohms rating for each?? Could be a connector/continuity issue??

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## [Lulzbot Mini 1 Failing auto-leveling on 3rd washer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-failing-auto-leveling-on-3rd-washer/27183)

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**Author:** [@solderworx](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/solderworx)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-failing-auto-leveling-on-3rd-washer/27183 "2025-01-02T19:52:28Z")

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\<\<\< \[01:01:47\] Error:Autolevel failed \<\<\< \[01:01:47\] X:161.00 Y:-7.00 Z:2.38 E:-30.00 Count X:16181 Y:-704 Z:3800 \<\<\< \[01:01:47\] //action:probe\_rewipe \<\<\< \[01:01:49\] echo:busy: processing \<\<\< \[01:01:51\] echo:busy: pr…

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## [Lulzbot Taz 6 for sale - Portland, Oregon](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-for-sale-portland-oregon/26775)

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**Author:** [@kingnerd](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/kingnerd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 3:27am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-6-for-sale-portland-oregon/26775 "2024-11-12T03:27:32Z")

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It has come time for me to sell my Taz 6 which I purchased new. It was only used for the random personal project and for printing fidgets for my kids. You can see pictures and some more details here: Lulzbot Taz 6 3D Pri…

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## [Lulz bot taz pro dont hit the corner pads](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulz-bot-taz-pro-dont-hit-the-corner-pads/27052)

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**Author:** [@MarcinM](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/MarcinM)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [November 2, 2024, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulz-bot-taz-pro-dont-hit-the-corner-pads/27052 "2024-11-02T23:07:09Z")

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Hi im quite new to Lulzbot i recently got Taz pro and have problems with leveling. Software is upgraded but when try leveling sequence nozzle is of the corner pad is too much forward and slightly to the left off the pad …

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## [Change models during printing](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/change-models-during-printing/26955)

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**Author:** [@robertbobert](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/robertbobert)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2024, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/change-models-during-printing/26955 "2024-09-05T13:58:29Z")

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Hello, I’m printing two items, but one item is lifting off the bed (heat issue possibly) is there a way to cancel the print of one item and continue with the other? Or should I just start over? Thanks in advance, RB

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## [Able to purge no problem but the unit will not print](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/able-to-purge-no-problem-but-the-unit-will-not-print/26835)

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**Author:** [@Kkubinak](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Kkubinak)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/able-to-purge-no-problem-but-the-unit-will-not-print/26835 "2024-07-16T19:27:24Z")

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Hi, When I go to print the filament does not come out. I have changed it a few times and able to purge the system no problem. It unloads and loads just fine. Very new to this. Just starting up again. Thank you kr…

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## [Life Size T-Rex Skull](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/life-size-t-rex-skull/4455)

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**Author:** [@Mulanzo](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Mulanzo)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/life-size-t-rex-skull/4455 "2024-05-23T16:49:21Z")

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Hi all! Just got my first FDM printer, Taz 6 and am loving it so far. Took me a while to get used it as I came from a DLP system. Now that I have some of the settings under control I’m going from broke and printing a p…

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## [Taz 5 with 12 reels of filament for sale](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-with-12-reels-of-filament-for-sale/26275)

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**Author:** [@tallslenderguy](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tallslenderguy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 6:23pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-with-12-reels-of-filament-for-sale/26275 "2023-12-27T18:23:57Z")

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Hey all, i have a little/gently used Taz 5 and about 12 reels of filament, mostly unopened. Bought it in 2016 new and used it to learn 3d printing on. Mostly it’s sat idle for several years in my workroom, so figured it…

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## [Lulzbot launches the new Meteor 285!](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-launches-the-new-meteor-285/25893)

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**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2023, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-launches-the-new-meteor-285/25893 "2023-10-08T15:42:20Z")

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Lulzbot recently created a new toolhead that looks similar to the M175 but works with 2.85mm filament! Starting with Retractions. This new toolhead has 2 huge hobbed gears for gripping filament (also known as a dual dri…

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## [Will anyone sell me silicone socks for my Taz 6?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/will-anyone-sell-me-silicone-socks-for-my-taz-6/26001)

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**Author:** [@Psykologikal](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Psykologikal)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 14, 2023, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/will-anyone-sell-me-silicone-socks-for-my-taz-6/26001 "2023-09-14T05:06:19Z")

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I’ve spent weeks, gone through 8 molds and 2 tubes of silicone, and the silicone just will not cure. Inside the mold basically stays the same consistency as when it came out of the tube. I’ve tried waiting as long as 72…

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## [Squid Koozie and now a piggy bank](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/squid-koozie-and-now-a-piggy-bank/4732)

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**Author:** [@Targ\_s\_Workshop](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Targ_s_Workshop)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 11, 2017, 1:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/squid-koozie-and-now-a-piggy-bank/4732 "2017-04-11T13:59:54Z")

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Just posted up a new file for a Squid Drink Koozie. I designed it for my friends birthday (Squidward is his nickname). I printed it on my Lulzbot Taz5 with 3mm Hatchbox PLA. I posted the files up on thingiverse (http://w…

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## [Lulzbot needs to make quick nozzle swaps](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-needs-to-make-quick-nozzle-swaps/25610)

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**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2023, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-needs-to-make-quick-nozzle-swaps/25610 "2023-07-31T19:15:03Z")

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I was recently swapping my nozzle from 0.5 to 0.4. But it was very difficult. So hopefully Lulzbot could partner with E3D and create a Revo hotend that works with 3mm filament and works on the newer printers Taz workhors…

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## [Cat dome with some added parts](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cat-dome-with-some-added-parts/24831)

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**Author:** [@mbur371189](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mbur371189)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 22, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cat-dome-with-some-added-parts/24831 "2022-09-22T00:29:18Z")

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Printed up a cat dome from thingverse with some extra parts think it came out good.

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## [Will 3D printer help me to produce refrigerator parts?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/will-3d-printer-help-me-to-produce-refrigerator-parts/4897)

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**Author:** [@Steve\_frank](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Steve_frank)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2017, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/will-3d-printer-help-me-to-produce-refrigerator-parts/4897 "2017-05-26T04:16:57Z")

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With the emerging technology, the world is changing. Manufacturing plants have a huge potential for the economic growth of any country. The different ways of manufacturing goods and its production have a terrific impact…

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## [Auto leveling the bed fails](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/auto-leveling-the-bed-fails/24701)

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**Author:** [@adamh2778](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/adamh2778)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 18, 2022, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/auto-leveling-the-bed-fails/24701 "2022-07-18T12:52:00Z")

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Lutzbot Workhorse. When Leveling the the bed, the the nozzle hits the front 2 Washer fine. When the bed leveling goes to the back left washer the nozzle goes too far and the table shudders. This initiates the auto bed…

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## [Time to sell my trusty TAZ 5. Make me a (reasonable) offer!](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/time-to-sell-my-trusty-taz-5-make-me-a-reasonable-offer/24631)

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**Author:** [@hazyj](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hazyj)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/time-to-sell-my-trusty-taz-5-make-me-a-reasonable-offer/24631 "2022-06-21T19:52:26Z")

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I purchase re-furbed by Lulzbot about 6 years ago. I also bought a flexystruder and have never used it - I’m happy to throw that in. It’s been a surprising and amazing and trusty workhorse for me, especially as a produc…

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## [LulzBot Mini 1 Windows 8.1 Drivers](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-windows-8-1-drivers/24571)

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**Author:** [@JerDe](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/JerDe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2022, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-1-windows-8-1-drivers/24571 "2022-06-05T01:14:26Z")

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The former LulzBot Mini Windows 8.1 driver link is dead. Navigating LulzBot Cura 3.6.36 shows the drivers but Windows 8.1 installer does not see it. Are 8.1 drivers for the MIni 1 available somewhere else? Will drivers …

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## [PEI bubbles on print bed?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pei-bubbles-on-print-bed/21659)

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**Author:** [@Iggy](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Iggy)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [May 20, 2020, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pei-bubbles-on-print-bed/21659 "2020-05-20T20:15:36Z")

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Anyone else have bad bubbles under their bed? I have a few spare PEI sheets I can use to replace, but what is everyone doing to avoid these?

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## [TAZ PRO Problems](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-problems/21254)

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**Author:** [@pclinton](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/pclinton)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-problems/21254 "2022-02-16T16:41:35Z")

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TAZ PRO with 25hrs print time is now acting super weird. It will just stop in the middle of a print, with no error, end print and go home. No stated reason to the problem. When I reset the machine, sometimes it wi…

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## [Taz 6 autoleveling does not touch plates](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-autoleveling-does-not-touch-plates/24043)

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**Author:** [@kdryan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/kdryan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 9:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-autoleveling-does-not-touch-plates/24043 "2022-01-03T21:59:32Z")

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So when I go to autolevel the bed, the probe will touch the back two plates, but barely miss the front two. Is there a way to adjust this at all?

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