Troubleshooting
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- Eva 3D
Oh no! The print looks ...
In case the print does not look like it should, it might be that set parameters do not work optimal with the material- machine- 3D model combination.
You can find a lot of solutions here: https://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide
And similar or more here: https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/
Often it helps to just reduce or rise the printing speed.
The printer does not move. I already waited and nothing happens.
The printer does not print right away since the material needs to be heated until the melting point. Only afterwards can the print begin. Be patient.
In case you see the material dropping and still nothing happens, make sure your slicing process was done properly. Go through your sliced file slice by slice and check if all is ok.
Ouchie!
After the print is done, a little waiting period until all has cooled down is highly recommended. The print will get a bit more loose from the surface and can be removed better. Furthermore, keep in mind that the nozzle is really hot and also the print bed can get hot. So better not use your fingers for anything, use spatulas or ice cream sticks or chopsticks.
![Use spatulas, ice cream sticks or chopsticks instead of fingers to touch hot elements of a 3D printer.
Takashi Mukoda [CC BY-SA 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)]](https://beta.geogebra.org/resource/ehuxjf8t/G355MkRpJQvLmpm4/material-ehuxjf8t.png)
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In case of any emergency, do not hesitate to pull the printers power plug. You will not be able to redo the print perhaps, but better a print gone than your fingers!
After pulling the plug, do not forget that all parts are still hot. Also, they need to be heated up before commencing the print again.
My 3D model is not sticking during printing, it always gets loose!
In case your object gets loose on the glass plate it is printed on, we have a nice trick for you: use hairspray on it!
Hairspray is a bit sticky and helps keeping your object in place. Also, it is very cost efficient and you can wash it off your print if you want to.
However be careful, cans containing hairspray can explode in the heat and are also flammable so do not store the cans in the sun or near a fireplace or heater. Always store it in a dark room. Use it at your own risk.