# Print Advice **URL:** https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/print-advice/33.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.lulzbot.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.lulzbot.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Having trouble printing, possibly moisture or combing](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/having-trouble-printing-possibly-moisture-or-combing/25486)
**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/having-trouble-printing-possibly-moisture-or-combing/25486 "2023-03-29T23:17:31Z")
I am having trouble printing this part and wanted to ask if anyone has an idea of what could be causing my print to have a bubbly hard surface that is brittle. I think there is a chance that there is moisture in my filam… --- ## [Nozzle diameter does it matter?](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-diameter-does-it-matter/25364)
**Author:** [@RCpilot](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/RCpilot)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2023, 11:50pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/nozzle-diameter-does-it-matter/25364 "2023-02-19T23:50:35Z")
I want to print a functional part but the creator of the STL says I need a 0.4mm nozzle and if I don’t the print might not be functional. I have a 0.5mm nozzle on my Taz Workhorse will that work? I need a tight tolerance… --- ## [Trouble with NinjaFlex on Mini with Flexystruder](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/trouble-with-ninjaflex-on-mini-with-flexystruder/25302)
**Author:** [@JulianR](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/JulianR)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 1:35pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/trouble-with-ninjaflex-on-mini-with-flexystruder/25302 "2023-02-06T13:35:58Z")
I’m using the Mini with the Flexystruder, but my prints just do not come out at all. Every thing I try I seem to get a mess like this: Has anyone come up with tips/settings that work well on the Mini with the Flexys… --- ## [Need Help with Settings to Fix Benchy Flaws](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-help-with-settings-to-fix-benchy-flaws/25240)
**Author:** [@ALibrarian](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ALibrarian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 12:24am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/need-help-with-settings-to-fix-benchy-flaws/25240 "2023-01-14T00:24:44Z")
Workhorse with Steel Nozzle. Lulzbot Cura 3.6. All filaments are PLA with standard Cura PLA settings. All of the benchy’s that we’ve printed have had the same flaws in the hull. We’d been working on figuring out retr… --- ## [Taz 6 Clogging same place each time on print](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-clogging-same-place-each-time-on-print/23945)
**Author:** [@hoops](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/hoops)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-clogging-same-place-each-time-on-print/23945 "2022-12-14T22:27:24Z")
Hi! I am printing an object and the print always clogs halfway through the third layer… The exact same spot every time. Is there a reason this may be happening? I can print other objects higher than the third layer to c… --- ## [Lulzbot Taz Pro Printing Airy and jerking erratically](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-pro-printing-airy-and-jerking-erratically/25108)
**Author:** [@HELO-73](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/HELO-73)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2022, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-taz-pro-printing-airy-and-jerking-erratically/25108 "2022-12-14T22:14:11Z")
Hi Forums, so Recently been attempting to repair a pair of basically factory new Lulzbot Taz Pro’s the issue with both of them is unique as with one, the printer jerks around erratically while printing often ruining prin… --- ## [PLA Filament Feed Problem](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pla-filament-feed-problem/24859)
**Author:** [@Vought-F4U](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Vought-F4U)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pla-filament-feed-problem/24859 "2022-10-02T19:49:32Z")
I have a Sidekick 747 that I have been getting acquainted to over the past couple of weeks. After fixing problems with the X-axis, I got it printing with some very minor cosmetic inconsistencies. After a recent filament … --- ## [Lulzbot Mini 2 midway fail](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-2-midway-fail/24698)
**Author:** [@Omniman24](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Omniman24)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lulzbot-mini-2-midway-fail/24698 "2022-07-21T02:16:25Z")
I have a new lulzbot mini 2 and it’s keeps failing half way through prints no matter what I attempt to print. When it fails the top of the print appears very hair if that makes sense. Please help I’m willing to try anyth… --- ## [Sidekick 747 ABS printing a Complete fail](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-747-abs-printing-a-complete-fail/24553)
**Author:** [@JonMac](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/JonMac)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2022, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/sidekick-747-abs-printing-a-complete-fail/24553 "2022-05-29T23:16:53Z")
I am trying to print with abs, and it loads great then before it is supposed to print the end of the filament turns into a knob and wont feed for the print. Has anyone else had this problem? Jonathan --- ## [PLA and Octograb Bed](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pla-and-octograb-bed/24504)
**Author:** [@Apollo\_17](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Apollo_17)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2022, 7:06pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/pla-and-octograb-bed/24504 "2022-05-13T19:06:00Z")
Hey everyone! I’m Ryan, I’m new here to the community. I have had a Lulzbot Mini 2 now for about a year. It’s been a great machine for me. I decided to do what I thought would be an easy upgrade and switch to the Octogra… --- ## [Filament stuck in the original printer tools standard from purchase](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-stuck-in-the-original-printer-tools-standard-from-purchase/24429)
**Author:** [@filaNinja](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/filaNinja)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 2:51pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/filament-stuck-in-the-original-printer-tools-standard-from-purchase/24429 "2022-04-21T14:51:58Z")
I have a filament stuck in the printer head area. I am having trouble diagnosing the problem and need help with this. Can someone give me the steps and or instructions to just use the lulzbot taz6 scroll wheel method? H… --- ## [TAZ 5 extruder clogged printing fine detail](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-extruder-clogged-printing-fine-detail/24376)
**Author:** [@Chipwidget](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Chipwidget)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2022, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-5-extruder-clogged-printing-fine-detail/24376 "2022-04-15T14:22:35Z")
I am printing with PLA on my TAZ 5 with standard extruder, 3mm PLA filament, Hexagon hot end, 200C, 0.5mm nozzle. Usually it works fine, no problems and I have dozens of successful prints. However when I try to print El… --- ## [TAZ6 first layer ripple](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-first-layer-ripple/23743)
**Author:** [@TigerMike](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/TigerMike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 3:36pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz6-first-layer-ripple/23743 "2022-03-03T15:36:53Z")
Any idea what causes the rippling effect on the first layer? I’m printing FilaCube PLA 2. Print temp 210°c and bed temp 38°c. Specs say hot end temp 180°-230° and bed temp - less than 40°c. One more thing, I’m printing … --- ## [TAZ 6 PLA breaking after print](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-pla-breaking-after-print/24266)
**Author:** [@ktwelch](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/ktwelch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-pla-breaking-after-print/24266 "2022-03-02T02:05:11Z")
Hello, I have two Taz 6 Printers. I have the stock head on one and the Aerostruder on the other. I have been printing with PLA in my classroom. On both the printers, after I get done printing an object, after a few hour… --- ## [My Lulzbot Taz 6's print head starts digging into the print sometimes about a few hours in](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/my-lulzbot-taz-6s-print-head-starts-digging-into-the-print-sometimes-about-a-few-hours-in/24061)
**Author:** [@FauriceScott](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/FauriceScott)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/my-lulzbot-taz-6s-print-head-starts-digging-into-the-print-sometimes-about-a-few-hours-in/24061 "2022-01-04T16:52:32Z")
I’ve been working on this printer for quite some time, it had multiple issues I had to fix but I got it running smoothly; but every now and then a few hours into the print the printer head will start digging into what i’… --- ## [Chewing filament halfway through first layer](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/chewing-filament-halfway-through-first-layer/23955)
**Author:** [@Summit](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/Summit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/chewing-filament-halfway-through-first-layer/23955 "2021-11-28T17:53:41Z")
I am newish to 3D printing and am having trouble with my first layer. I am using a Taz6 printer. It will print 1/2 way then stop extruding and start chewing through the filament where it feeds through. I have done cold p… --- ## [Lower layer undercut](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lower-layer-undercut/23673)
**Author:** [@CuriousGeorge](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/CuriousGeorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/lower-layer-undercut/23673 "2021-09-02T01:54:11Z")
I am trying to print the 20x20cm calibration cube. Just got my LulzBot Taz 6 put back together after not touching it for a long time. It looks like something is going on near the bottom of the print. Like the first few … --- ## [Cheese grater-like horizontal surface very uniform repeating pattern](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cheese-grater-like-horizontal-surface-very-uniform-repeating-pattern/23669)
**Author:** [@VictorMaletic](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/VictorMaletic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2021, 7:30pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/cheese-grater-like-horizontal-surface-very-uniform-repeating-pattern/23669 "2021-09-01T19:30:00Z")
Hello People. I am new to this forum and came here to learn how to correct or prevent the cheese-grater-like surface as shown in the attached picture. This is a window mount combination camera holder/backlight shield. … [Previous page](https://forum.lulzbot.com/c/filament/print-advice/33.md)