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2025

How to Dry Your Filament for Flawless, String-Free Prints

Learn why wet filament ruins your 3D prints and how to easily dry it using an oven, food dehydrator, or a dedicated filament dryer for perfect, string-free results.
How to Read and Fix a Messy First Layer

A comprehensive guide to troubleshooting and fixing common 3D print first layer problems, from a nozzle that's too high or too close to poor bed adhesion.
How to Calibrate Your E-Steps for Perfect Extrusion Accuracy

Learn the simple, step-by-step process to calibrate your 3D printer's e-steps for flawless extrusion and dramatically improved print quality. Say goodbye to under-extrusion!
How to Set Up Your First Print in Cura: A 5-Minute Beginner's Tutorial

A step-by-step guide for absolute beginners on how to use Cura slicer to prepare and start your very first 3D print. From model to machine in 5 minutes.
How to Set Your Z-Offset: The Secret to a Perfect First Layer Squish

Master your 3D printer's Z-offset to eliminate first layer problems. This guide explains what Z-offset is and how to calibrate it for perfect bed adhesion and squish.
How to Successfully Switch from Printing PLA to PETG

Ready to level up from PLA? This comprehensive filament guide walks you through the essential hardware checks, slicer settings, and tips for printing PETG.
How to Tune Retraction Settings to Eliminate 3D Print Stringing

Learn how to diagnose and fix 3D print stringing and oozing by perfectly tuning your retraction distance and speed settings in Cura or PrusaSlicer.
How to Perfectly Level Your 3D Printer Bed: A Step-by-Step Guide

Learn the essential steps for manual and automatic bed leveling to achieve a perfect first layer and eliminate adhesion issues. A must-read for any 3D printing beginner.

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