Private on-device repair evidence

Extruder Tension Too Tight or Too Loose

Set enough idler pressure to feed consistently without crushing, flattening, or grinding the filament, then verify with a measured extrusion test.

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First safe actionRun the first safe check and change one variable at a time.

Proof targetA small representative test no longer shows the original symptom.

Controlled tests logged0

Verification resultNot recorded

Machine and material context

Record the setup that produced this result

Printer Extruder Material Slicer Nozzle / layer

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One variable at a time

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Repair sequence

1
Unload filament and clean the drive gear.Not completed
2
Inspect gear wear, alignment, bearings, idler arm, and filament path.Not completed
3
Return the tension adjuster to the manufacturer starting position.Not completed
4
Load straight, dry filament of known diameter.Not completed
5
Extrude slowly and increase tension only until slipping stops.Not completed
6
Reduce tension if the filament is crushed or deeply grooved.Not completed
7
Check for nozzle or tube restrictions before adding more pressure.Not completed
8
Run a measured extrusion and retraction test.Not completed

Private workshop notes

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Model: 100 mm extrusion and thin-wall test
Setup: Use the same nozzle, material and hotend temperature planned for the print.
Pass: Flow is smooth and the wall is continuous with stable width.
If unchanged: Clicking, gaps, pulsing or inconsistent line width remains.

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