Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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As I find common problems, I'll include instructions for how to fix them here. If you find an issue that you fix, let me know how you did it and I'll add it here for other RSD people to use.
Can't Level Print Bed
Can't Level Print Bed
One of the most common problems is the "Unable to level print bed" error. Before printing the Taz will try to detect each corner. If it can't, it will error out before printing.
While the printer is cool (it doesn't seem to work as well when the printer head is hot), use the brown scrubber that came with the printer and rub the print head as well as each of the four corner pads.
Fast or Jerky Movements
Fast or Jerky Movements
One easy solution to try is updating the printer firmware. Ensure that your computer is connected to the printer via USB then click Settings >> Printer >> Manage Printers...
Select the Printer model you're working on and click Upgrade Firmware
Check the box for Update EEPROM and then click Automatically upgrade Firmware. It will take about a minute to complete the upgrade.
Using Cura
Using Cura
Here's a video from a library in BC that covers some of the basics of using Cura
Loud rattle at start-up
Loud rattle at start-up
One easy solution to try is updating the printer firmware. Ensure that your computer is connected to the printer via USB then click Settings >> Printer >> Manage Printers...
Select the Printer model you're working on and click Upgrade Firmware
Check the box for Update EEPROM and then click Automatically upgrade Firmware. It will take about a minute to complete the upgrade.
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