Quick diagnosis
Fix layer shifts by checking belt tension, pulley grub screws, acceleration, motor current, and mechanical obstructions.
Likely causes
- Loose pulley
- Belt skipped teeth
- Print head collision
- Stepper skipped steps
Step-by-step fix
- Mark pulleys to see if they slip.
- Check belt tension.
- Reduce acceleration and jerk.
- Inspect for cable snags or collisions.
What to check before changing more settings
Only change one variable at a time. Save your current slicer profile before testing, use a small repeatable test print, and compare the result before moving to the next adjustment.
Helpful gear to check
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