# Print Advice **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/print-advice/33.md [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Print Advice category](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/about-the-print-advice-category/23675)
**Author:** [@rhenderson](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/rhenderson)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Printing above 300c](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-above-300c/27859)
**Author:** [@tallstackdave](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tallstackdave)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/printing-above-300c/27859 "2026-04-20T20:59:25Z")
I have some PPS-CF filament that I need to print on a lulzbot taz6 that was recently introduced to me. From what I can see these can print above 300c but all are “firmware” limited. We have a few parts that were bought f… --- ## [LuLzBot Taz Workhorse](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-workhorse/27814)
**Author:** [@pbhatia](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/pbhatia)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 8:13pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-workhorse/27814 "2025-12-19T20:13:52Z")
Hello all, I’m new to 3D printing and working with a LulzBot TAZ Workhorse. My issue is that the printer completes only one print job and then stops, with no filament extrusion afterward. I’ve tried changing the filament… --- ## [.5 nozzle poor results](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/5-nozzle-poor-results/27579)
**Author:** [@mhristau](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/mhristau)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/5-nozzle-poor-results/27579 "2025-11-28T17:49:08Z")
Been a while since I’ve printed PLA with a .5 nozzle. Filament is 2.85 3D-Fuel Pro PLA. Welcome any improvement suggestions. --- ## [Heat creep Taz workhorse.5 HE tool head](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-taz-workhorse-5-he-tool-head/27746)
**Author:** [@DeGugs](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/DeGugs)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-taz-workhorse-5-he-tool-head/27746 "2025-10-10T23:57:01Z")
I have tried so hard for weeks to resolve a heat creep issue with my workhorse. It all began when I got this printer as a freebie for my brother‘s office. It wasn’t in perfect condition, the thing would stop extruding e… --- ## [PETG on Mini2 Settings](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/petg-on-mini2-settings/27740)
**Author:** [@Dave\_KI4PSR](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Dave_KI4PSR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 7:34pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/petg-on-mini2-settings/27740 "2025-10-06T19:34:36Z")
I’m new to PETG. I have a Mini2 that works great with PLA. The CURA selection for PETG is not working well, clumping mostly. I have researched this and will experiment now, but if someone has already solved this pleas… --- ## [Material compatible question](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/material-compatible-question/27700)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/material-compatible-question/27700 "2025-08-23T21:58:09Z")
Is the Taz workhorse plus work with spectrum ASA grade 275 with a smooth sheet? --- ## [Taz 6 switch to 1.75?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-switch-to-1-75/26204)
**Author:** [@Huskerfan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Huskerfan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-switch-to-1-75/26204 "2025-08-07T20:16:17Z")
I bought a Taz 6 about 5 years ago. It appears over the last several years 1.75 filament is gaining traction as the size to use. Can I use 1.75 in my 2.85 tool head? and would that be a wise thing to do? I really don’… --- ## [Deleting wipe gcode](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/deleting-wipe-gcode/27601)
**Author:** [@ProfessorJ](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ProfessorJ)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/deleting-wipe-gcode/27601 "2025-06-12T17:20:03Z")
My lulzbot mini 1 wipes too aggressively, and doesn’t even probe before wiping, does anyone know if deleting the wipe code from the start code hurts the rest of the print? --- ## [How do I season a smooth sheet](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-do-i-season-a-smooth-sheet/27504)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/how-do-i-season-a-smooth-sheet/27504 "2025-05-09T23:16:39Z")
What supplies do I need or do I just wash the bed I used factory settings It is green filament the sheet is fresh out of the box I also cleared a significant amount of filament in the extruder & extruder for Load f… --- ## [Nozzle for carbon fiber](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-for-carbon-fiber/26890)
**Author:** [@ButcherBaker3DMaker](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ButcherBaker3DMaker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2024, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-for-carbon-fiber/26890 "2024-08-12T19:38:11Z")
To print filament with carbon fiber can I just change the nozzle in the Meteor 175? Or do I need to change the entire tool head to the HS? I am currently using the HS 285mm 0.8 nozzle, but I am running 1.75mm filament,… --- ## [Taz Pro Dual with torn PEI](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-dual-with-torn-pei/26854)
**Author:** [@CorrectionOptimizer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/CorrectionOptimizer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2024, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-dual-with-torn-pei/26854 "2024-07-27T13:28:10Z")
Made something in ABS and it ripped the PEI sheet off in the middle. Can’t order another one due to budget reasons. Is the glass bed underneath okay to print on without the sheet? --- ## [Handy heat purge technique for flushing PLA](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/handy-heat-purge-technique-for-flushing-pla/26578)
**Author:** [@TimPostma](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TimPostma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/handy-heat-purge-technique-for-flushing-pla/26578 "2024-04-23T04:52:31Z")
So if your using a direct drive for PLA I would heat it up to up to 245•c & just push the plastic filament through then use cleaning filament then use use the no clogger tool \[No logger.com\](https://No logger.com) after … --- ## [TAZ 6 with upgrades having extruding issues](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-with-upgrades-having-extruding-issues/26467)
**Author:** [@Collin](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Collin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2024, 6:48pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-with-upgrades-having-extruding-issues/26467 "2024-03-27T18:48:03Z")
Hi, I have been working with 3 TAZ 6 printers with BLTouch and E3D Titan Aero toolhead upgrades for a bit now. I have been having an issue on all of these printers, where it will stop extruding after 20-30 minutes on an… --- ## [Bed adhesion issues with SideKick 747](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bed-adhesion-issues-with-sidekick-747/26456)
**Author:** [@ShawnHymel](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ShawnHymel)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 7:33pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/bed-adhesion-issues-with-sidekick-747/26456 "2024-03-12T19:33:33Z")
I have a new LulzBot SideKick 747. The first few test prints worked well, but then I started tackling my first larger print: 2023 Stackable rotary drink dispenser The first 5 sections of the can dispenser printed withou… --- ## [Hairy Poor Supports, Stops extruding properly when starting supports](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/hairy-poor-supports-stops-extruding-properly-when-starting-supports/26436)
**Author:** [@Anonydeath](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Anonydeath)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 7:40pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/hairy-poor-supports-stops-extruding-properly-when-starting-supports/26436 "2024-02-23T19:40:54Z")
Hey all, hope things are well, Yeah it is as the title says, my Lulzbot TAZ 6 would print everything fine on the base, up to the point when it needs to start on supports. Once it starts support printing it stops extrudi… --- ## [TAZ 6 Not sealing top layers?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-not-sealing-top-layers/26367)
**Author:** [@AHLPL](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/AHLPL)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2024, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-not-sealing-top-layers/26367 "2024-01-26T21:22:29Z")
My Lulzbot TAZ 6 has been having a recurring issue where the top/horizontal layers of my prints don’t seal correctly. Instead I keep seeing these thin layer lines that form a grid pattern (see attached images). I’ve tri… --- ## [TAZ Workhorse filament gets stuck](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-filament-gets-stuck/26158)
**Author:** [@Lajollalibrary](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Lajollalibrary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2023, 8:23am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-workhorse-filament-gets-stuck/26158 "2023-11-28T08:23:25Z")
Eight months ago I purchased a TAZ Workhorse and for the last few weeks the filament stopped extruding but only during the print phase. I can remove the old filament and load the new filament and it extrudes fine during … --- ## [Taz 4 low print quality](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-4-low-print-quality/26048)
**Author:** [@Grass](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Grass)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2023, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-4-low-print-quality/26048 "2023-10-19T16:20:33Z")
I’m pretty new to 3d printing, I received this as a gift a couple of days ago and have been trying to get the printer all configured, but I cannot seem to get good quality prints, and support wont help me so I figured i … --- ## [Why does my head keep grinding into my PLA?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/why-does-my-head-keep-grinding-into-my-pla/25781)
**Author:** [@CorrectionOptimizer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/CorrectionOptimizer)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2023, 7:47pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/why-does-my-head-keep-grinding-into-my-pla/25781 "2023-10-04T19:47:55Z")
I’ve tried loading it at all manner of feed tightness’s and it will always grind into it no matter what I do. --- ## [1.2 MM Nozzle HS+ Tool head Poor Print Quality](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-2-mm-nozzle-hs-tool-head-poor-print-quality/25982)
**Author:** [@didi9399](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/didi9399)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-2-mm-nozzle-hs-tool-head-poor-print-quality/25982 "2023-09-13T15:09:01Z")
Just purchase a new HS+ tool head. I am looking to get nice smooth lines but it looks like the lines are that are sticking out more. Layer height 0.8 and initial layer height 0.3 Temps at 230 --- ## [1.2 mm nozzle HS+ tool head print quality](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-2-mm-nozzle-hs-tool-head-print-quality/25983)
**Author:** [@didi9399](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/didi9399)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2023, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-2-mm-nozzle-hs-tool-head-print-quality/25983 "2023-09-07T18:52:07Z")
Just purchase a new HS+ tool head. I am looking to get nice smooth lines but it looks like the lines are that are sticking out more. Layer height 0.8 and initial layer height 0.3 Temps at 230 --- ## [SL .25 toolhead and nylon filament](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sl-25-toolhead-and-nylon-filament/25965)
**Author:** [@Baileyah](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Baileyah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2023, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sl-25-toolhead-and-nylon-filament/25965 "2023-09-05T23:04:11Z")
I am currently using a SL .25mm toolhead, and I have been tasked with a print using Nylon. Has anyone had any success printing nylon using a .25mm toolhead? --- ## [1.75 PLA filament in a Mini 2](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-75-pla-filament-in-a-mini-2/24433)
**Author:** [@hdelien](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hdelien)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/1-75-pla-filament-in-a-mini-2/24433 "2023-07-27T17:10:37Z")
I’ve seen several threads about problems using 1.75 filament in Lulzbot printers, but not one that discusses my exact issue. I have a spool of white 1.75 PLA filament from AIO Robotics. I’ll admit I have had the spool f… --- ## [TAZ 6 printing problems](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-printing-problems/25811)
**Author:** [@Summit](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Summit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2023, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-printing-problems/25811 "2023-07-05T20:16:40Z")
I am having difficulty getting fine detail prints. My first layer is also rough due to ridges being created from the nozzle running into the line it just previously made. I have a HS+ 1.2mm print head using a Taz 6 and … --- ## [Setting for dual color filaments?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/setting-for-dual-color-filaments/25724)
**Author:** [@SamanthaD](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/SamanthaD)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 6:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/setting-for-dual-color-filaments/25724 "2023-05-31T18:35:25Z")
We have been running into issue with printing with the MatterHackers Quantum Dual-Color PLA (2.85mm) when it comes to prints that have a lot of details. My co-work had been trying to print a print in place lizard from T… --- ## [Polymaker Polybox connecting to LulzBot Pro](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/polymaker-polybox-connecting-to-lulzbot-pro/25674)
**Author:** [@davidbayne](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/davidbayne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2023, 11:57pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/polymaker-polybox-connecting-to-lulzbot-pro/25674 "2023-05-15T23:57:10Z")
I have a Taz Pro (same as the one I’ve mentioned before–I only have the 1 printer). I also have a Polymaker Polybox to keep my dissolvable filament in. How do I attach the output tube of the Polybox to the run-out sens… --- ## [TAZ Pro Ninjaflex+PETG](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-ninjaflex-petg/25653)
**Author:** [@bprint36](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/bprint36)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2023, 1:18pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-pro-ninjaflex-petg/25653 "2023-05-13T13:18:26Z")
Hi all, I have been diving into 3D printing for about 18 months now. My primary printer is a TAZ Pro with the dual extruder. Generally, love it. I am running the latest release version of Cura LE 3 on MacOS. After a lo… --- ## [Newbie with workhorse, silk pla and other issues](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/newbie-with-workhorse-silk-pla-and-other-issues/25613)
**Author:** [@thepurrsian](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/thepurrsian)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2023, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/newbie-with-workhorse-silk-pla-and-other-issues/25613 "2023-05-12T17:59:27Z")
Hi everyone, I’m having some issues with printing 3D FUEL SILK PLA. I’m sorry if there is another thread on this, but I tried searching, and maybe I wasn’t asking correctly, but I couldn’t find anything I was looking for… --- ## [LW-PLA Profile Help](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lw-pla-profile-help/24624)
**Author:** [@zrookd](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zrookd)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2023, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lw-pla-profile-help/24624 "2023-04-15T02:21:42Z")
Does anyone have an existing cura profile for colorfabb lw-pla? I am running it in my taz6 and results are varied. [Next page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/print-advice/33.md?page=1)