PRINTER STOPS MID-PRINT

[galesc]

So I have a rebuilt Rostock V2 conversion from a V1. I have been using the Matter Control Touch mostly and have had issues finishing prints. Part of the problem was the Matter Control Touch printing long prints. But I have been working with Matter Hackers on that; (separate issue) but that has been fixed after several software updates.

However I am still having issues finishing prints. I tried running the printer form my MC Touch and MC on the laptop. Both have failed prints. I think the problem is that I am losing connection from the MC to the printer. I can replicate the issue by removing the USB cord and then connecting it again. I tried different USB cords but had the same issue.

Could I have an issue with the Rambo Board? I must reveal that the printer I rebuilt was originally in a room that was damaged in a tornado and the printer got beat up and wet. I really don't want to just replace the board to see if it works better.

Is this a common problem? Does anyone have any suggestions to fix the issue? I tried cleaning the contacts with electrical cleaner but it still has issues.

Thanks!

[Eaglezsoar]

We need more information such as the version of the Rambo card, the version of Repetier you have on the Rambo.
Please supply that info and we can probably help you.

[teoman]

Computer or tablet going to sleep??

Try the sd card if you have one. That will enabpe you to distinguish between compuer problem and rambo problem.

[galesc]

So I have a Rambo Board Version 1.1b and I am running Repetier 0.91.

I tried running a print from the flash drive and it completed just fine. I am sure that the tablet or computer are not going to sleep. Also, I just got done running the same print on Repetier Host and it also finished just fine. It is only a sample of 1, so it's hard to say that Repetier Host works and MatterControl doesn't. But that is what I have so far.

Could something with my configuration be not working with MatterControl?

Thanks for the help!

[galesc]

Any ideas on this? Should I update my Repetier version? I've printed 3 of the same prints successfully with Repetier Host.

[Eaglezsoar]

Any ideas on this? Should I update my Repetier version? I've printed 3 of the same prints successfully with Repetier Host.

If the computer runs with Repetier Host with no problems then that is what I would use. Matter control is great also but if it does not run on your computer
because you experience stops mid-print stops then I certainly would not run it. After using Repetier Host and completing great prints for a while, you may
want to troubleshoot why Matter control does not run correctly. Usually the cause is having something running in the background that interferes with Matter Control.

[Tincho85]

It does look like a connection/usb/port related thing. Did you try with another USB cable?
I did have the same issue some time ago. A gold plated belkin cable fixed it for me (was using a cheap 16 feet one).

[galesc]

I tried other cables with the same results.