Troubleshooting

Solutions for common issues encountered in practice

WarpingCritical

Edges of print lifting up

Main Causes

  • Insufficient bed temperature
  • Excessive cooling
  • Poor adhesion

Solutions

  • Increase bed temperature
  • Adjust fan speed
  • Use brim
StringingModerate

Thin strings of filament during travel moves

Main Causes

  • Insufficient retraction
  • Temperature too high
  • Slow travel speed

Solutions

  • Adjust retraction
  • Lower temperature
  • Increase travel speed

Poor bonding between layers

Main Causes

  • Insufficient temperature
  • Excessive cooling
  • Layer height too high

Solutions

  • Increase temperature
  • Adjust fan
  • Reduce layer height

Drooping in unsupported areas

Main Causes

  • Temperature too high
  • Insufficient cooling
  • Speed too fast

Solutions

  • Adjust temperature
  • Increase fan
  • Adjust speed

Difference between design and actual dimensions

Main Causes

  • Incorrect flow rate
  • Loose belts
  • Temperature fluctuation

Solutions

  • Adjust flow rate
  • Tighten belts
  • Stabilize temperature

Difficulty removing support material

Main Causes

  • Support density too high
  • Insufficient contact distance
  • Material choice

Solutions

  • Adjust density
  • Adjust distance
  • Use soluble material

About Troubleshooting

• Content based on actual experience with ELEGOO Centauri Carbon

• Results may vary depending on environment and equipment

• Click each item to see detailed solution steps

• Severity indicates impact on print quality