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Problem solved with a couple changes: 1. (90% solution)- BAD MATERIAL!! I got a bad batch (3 reels) of TonerPlastics ABS from Microcenter. 2. (10% solution)- The stock reel support arm (with its square edges) assumes the inside ID of filament reels are smooth and concentric in order to payout ...

UPDATED: To further isolate the issue and address the environmental issue of drafts, I created a container of sorts (out of bubble wrap) around the printing area of the system: Container.jpeg And this is the result: ABS Neutral Tube Thin 1.35mm Wall Contained .JPG So that eliminates draft or ...

Thanks for your thoughts- I got the TonerPlastics ABS from MicroCenter here in Sharonville, OH (maybe old stock?) I am now not so convinced I have everything dialed in, and/or I am dealing with what the OP mentioned about environment because I am trying to understand this latest test failure: ABS ...

Dear All- I think I may be dealing with the same thing: Here are my specs using Toner Plastics ABS (I have the same type of issues regardless of color (black, "neutral" (in pictures), and silver): # generated by Slic3r 1.0.0RC3 on Mon Mar 31 16:45:02 2014 avoid_crossing_perimeters = 1 bed_size = 260 ...

Hi All- New to the 3D Printer scene, and would like to share my thoughts: MY BACKGROUND As a point of reference, I have engineering, science, and management degrees, and have been in "the field" for over 25 years. I believe in building things to last (= overbuliding). The bulk of my experience is in ...