Printhead and platform maintenance

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Regarding some basic troubleshooting of 3D printers, material blockages and platform calibration are usually the troubles encountered most often. Don't worry when you encounter them; just handle the problems that have occurred separately. This will take you to understand the basics of trouble shooting, even if you don't send it for repair, you can save yourself. Why is the material blocked? In fact, there may be many reasons for this issue. For example, the extruder's retraction function may also be affected. The most direct and effective way to prevent blockages is to store your consumable rolls properly. If you don't have a moisture barrier, refer to the following methods. To make a homemade humidity box, watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PnL4HDRyA&t=7s Platform adjustment is sometimes called leveling. This action goes hand in hand with material blockages. Once you've changed your nozzle, it's best to recalibrate. After all, the first layer of 3D printing is the most critical, and a good foundation is necessary for stacking later works. Sometimes during the printing process, you may find that the object has warped or not stuck properly; this might be due to an uneven platform. Therefore, platform calibration is a very important skill in 3D printing, don't think it's too complicated; follow the demonstration steps.