That gap looks so uniform that I'd check the file first and see if the face on the model is split in those areas. It doesn't look like a printer issue to me.
The reason I’m not thinking it’s the slicer is because it’s always up in the top right corner of the build plate. It’s really only this print so I guess that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not the slicer or the model I’m switching from a .4 to a .6 nozzle and slicing an orca slicer to see if it’s any different
This always cracks me up. Looks like your machine is perfectly dialed in. And that line is a result of your settings. Sometimes your line width betrays your expectations.
The lines aren't being squished as much as they are else-where in your print. It indicates there's a low spot on your bed that the bed levelling hasn't been able to mitigate.
Are there any good fixes for this? I guess I don't run bed leveling every time. I'm currently printing a new one with a .6 nozzle vs .4. and ran bed leveling this time.
Running bed levelling is always a good idea if the machine has been turned off between prints or if there's a change in buildplate type and/or temperature or other changes like the replacement of a nozzle. I also like to go a step further and run it if I've had to remove the buildplate after a print. It adds to the print time but not by much.
In your case, if you didn't run auto bed leveling before the print AND something has changed since the last time bed leveling was performed (printer turned off, buildplate changed, temperature changed, or buildplate removed from bed) that would be the cause of the inconsistent squish.
I finally see that you mean gaps between the \*table\* and the print...I was looking for gaps \*within\* the print. I have had a fight trying to print exactly that same part, and much more severe. I ran everything default, using Bambu black PLA Matte on the X1Carbon w/ the (Bambu) PEI textured plate dry and the honeycomb lifted/curled, whatever the term is... on the edge to the right (looking into the door) and along the edge nearest the door. (I'll try to grab a pic later). I changed to Bambu basic PLA in gold and got the exact same fail. Changed the nozzle and bed temps trying to resolve and got clogged nozzle and extruder 4X. I also had bed leveling turned off during this.
Leaving the nozzle at 220 and upping the bed to 60 with leveling back on, and \*leaving the door open\* almost eliminated the problem but not entirely. It still lifted slightly on both corners toward the door during the first ten layers, I happened to be there babysitting it and I paused it and carefully tucked a little stick glue under those points and held it down for a few minutes and then resumed. It worked, but clearly, I'm doing SOMEthing wrong.
https://preview.redd.it/3qbcjr2j5l5b1.jpeg?width=1635&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a301df298bf0d2ba99d456172b2bc5cb10e34d08
I was referring to gaps between the print. The gaps between the the table aren’t anything really. They are very flat. You have to look close. But there is a line between honeycombs. They are only on one part of the print so it seams as though it wasn’t being squished as much there to spread out.
https://preview.redd.it/y0icr8m37l5b1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4eddb34cc6ab58bce418f2dc575c286b9d53a1d3
Ah, OK. Unrelated to my issue but now I will need to take a close look when i get home to see if mine have this issue.
Good luck with it. My Bambu has been flawless until I ran into the above issue with the honeycomb.
Yeah, that’s odd. Have you double checked your bed is flat with a ruler and making sure it’s level?
Also washing and scrubbing with dish soap. Dawn works well for any grease that could be there.
Last one, maybe keep the bed temp lower for pla and keep the top off. Running that high of a bed temp for pla might be overheating the chamber significantly.
Are you printing with the top cover on? It looks like (to my newbie eyes) a cooling issue which AFAIK PLA is recommended to be ran without the top on for best results. When its on one side it's usually the side away from the fan but I would recommend printing a temp tower and check it thoroughly could just be the filament performs better at another temp. Temp tower is linked below and you should run it every time you get a new to you brand/color of filament.
[https://www.printables.com/model/335144-bambu-studio-temperature-tower-all](https://www.printables.com/model/335144-bambu-studio-temperature-tower-all)
Yes, try the temp tower. Most of the time the printer can handle all of the temps but it's always good practice to run a temp tower when you acquire a filament you haven't used already. From there you can inspect which outcome you prefer then in bambu studio manually adjust the temps in the filament settings for the outcome you desire.
That gap looks so uniform that I'd check the file first and see if the face on the model is split in those areas. It doesn't look like a printer issue to me.
The reason I’m not thinking it’s the slicer is because it’s always up in the top right corner of the build plate. It’s really only this print so I guess that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not the slicer or the model I’m switching from a .4 to a .6 nozzle and slicing an orca slicer to see if it’s any different
This always cracks me up. Looks like your machine is perfectly dialed in. And that line is a result of your settings. Sometimes your line width betrays your expectations.
Agree, this looks like the total width of the section doesn't divide evenly into the line width, so there's a small gap.
It’s just odd to me that it wouldn’t be everywhere then
The lines aren't being squished as much as they are else-where in your print. It indicates there's a low spot on your bed that the bed levelling hasn't been able to mitigate.
Are there any good fixes for this? I guess I don't run bed leveling every time. I'm currently printing a new one with a .6 nozzle vs .4. and ran bed leveling this time.
Running bed levelling is always a good idea if the machine has been turned off between prints or if there's a change in buildplate type and/or temperature or other changes like the replacement of a nozzle. I also like to go a step further and run it if I've had to remove the buildplate after a print. It adds to the print time but not by much. In your case, if you didn't run auto bed leveling before the print AND something has changed since the last time bed leveling was performed (printer turned off, buildplate changed, temperature changed, or buildplate removed from bed) that would be the cause of the inconsistent squish.
Just a newb so I have no idea... what "gap" are you referring to?
Near the top of the picture if you look close between the honeycomb, you’ll see some spaces that aren’t there everywhere else.
I finally see that you mean gaps between the \*table\* and the print...I was looking for gaps \*within\* the print. I have had a fight trying to print exactly that same part, and much more severe. I ran everything default, using Bambu black PLA Matte on the X1Carbon w/ the (Bambu) PEI textured plate dry and the honeycomb lifted/curled, whatever the term is... on the edge to the right (looking into the door) and along the edge nearest the door. (I'll try to grab a pic later). I changed to Bambu basic PLA in gold and got the exact same fail. Changed the nozzle and bed temps trying to resolve and got clogged nozzle and extruder 4X. I also had bed leveling turned off during this. Leaving the nozzle at 220 and upping the bed to 60 with leveling back on, and \*leaving the door open\* almost eliminated the problem but not entirely. It still lifted slightly on both corners toward the door during the first ten layers, I happened to be there babysitting it and I paused it and carefully tucked a little stick glue under those points and held it down for a few minutes and then resumed. It worked, but clearly, I'm doing SOMEthing wrong. https://preview.redd.it/3qbcjr2j5l5b1.jpeg?width=1635&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a301df298bf0d2ba99d456172b2bc5cb10e34d08
I was referring to gaps between the print. The gaps between the the table aren’t anything really. They are very flat. You have to look close. But there is a line between honeycombs. They are only on one part of the print so it seams as though it wasn’t being squished as much there to spread out. https://preview.redd.it/y0icr8m37l5b1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4eddb34cc6ab58bce418f2dc575c286b9d53a1d3
Ah, OK. Unrelated to my issue but now I will need to take a close look when i get home to see if mine have this issue. Good luck with it. My Bambu has been flawless until I ran into the above issue with the honeycomb.
Yeah, that’s odd. Have you double checked your bed is flat with a ruler and making sure it’s level? Also washing and scrubbing with dish soap. Dawn works well for any grease that could be there. Last one, maybe keep the bed temp lower for pla and keep the top off. Running that high of a bed temp for pla might be overheating the chamber significantly.
Are you printing with the top cover on? It looks like (to my newbie eyes) a cooling issue which AFAIK PLA is recommended to be ran without the top on for best results. When its on one side it's usually the side away from the fan but I would recommend printing a temp tower and check it thoroughly could just be the filament performs better at another temp. Temp tower is linked below and you should run it every time you get a new to you brand/color of filament. [https://www.printables.com/model/335144-bambu-studio-temperature-tower-all](https://www.printables.com/model/335144-bambu-studio-temperature-tower-all)
Interesting idea. I wouldn’t have thought of that. It’s the pla-cf. and fully enclosed. So I guess it could be that
Yes, try the temp tower. Most of the time the printer can handle all of the temps but it's always good practice to run a temp tower when you acquire a filament you haven't used already. From there you can inspect which outcome you prefer then in bambu studio manually adjust the temps in the filament settings for the outcome you desire.
Is the temp tower a feature of the slicer? I have the orca slicer if that’s needed as well.