Private on-device repair evidence

Heat Creep Jam Fix

Fix prints that start normally and then lose extrusion, especially with PLA in warm enclosures.

Not started0 of 7 stepsNot yet saved

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

No controlled tests have been logged yet. Return to Workshop Mode and record each change before running another test.

Repair sequence

1
Confirm the heatsink fan starts, runs at full required speed, and blows in the correct direction.Not completed
2
Clean the fan and heatsink safely.Not completed
3
Test PLA with the enclosure open if the printer manufacturer permits it.Not completed
4
Return retraction to the validated hotend profile.Not completed
5
Inspect hotend assembly, heatbreak, tube seating, and nozzle installation per manufacturer instructions.Not completed
6
Check for excessive hotend temperature or very low print speed.Not completed
7
Replace damaged fan or heatbreak components if confirmed.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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