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A printer profile has a filament diameter set to 1.75 mm but the actual filament is 3 mm. What problem will most likely occur?
A printer profile has a filament diameter set to 1.75 mm but the actual filament is 3 mm. What problem will most likely occur?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand filament diameter impact
If profile expects 1.75 mm but filament is 3 mm (thicker), slicer assumes smaller cross-section, extrudes more length for volume, but thicker filament gives excess volume: over-extrusion.Step 2: Predict extrusion effect
Over-extrusion leads to blobs, stringing, and oversized prints.Final Answer:
Over-extrusion causing blobs -> Option AQuick Check:
Actual diameter > set = over-extrusion [OK]
Quick Trick: Actual thicker filament than set causes over-extrusion [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Assuming under-extrusion for thicker filament
- Thinking nozzle clogs immediately
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