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Hi, I've tried to print a model plane for my father. It's this model, using this LW-PLA right after purchase.

As you can see in the image of this post, the print is going well until it reaches a certain layer, where the filament does not get deposited properly for the entire layer, only intermittently. The following layers then, of course, have the same problem and I get this failed print with these "frayed ends". Additional attempts failed the same way at a similar layer count.

If someone has some experience with lightweight PLA (LW-PLA) and knows what can be done to solve this, I and my father would greatly appreciate the help.

Thanks in advance.

Edit: Additional info: I'm using the PrusaSlicer files from the linked page. Edit2: The printer is Prusa Mk4.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago (4 children)

If it's always happening at the same layer I'm skeptical thatl it's a drying issue. You try printing with a normal pla to see if it's filament related even? If it is, agree with doing a temp tower. I've been doing that with most new filaments. Try slowing print speed too

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Do you mean the exact same model but another filament like regular PLA? Other models with regular PLA is no problem.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 month ago

This model. Whenever I have trouble with a print first thing I do is get the best most familiar reliable prusament pla I have and try same print with that.

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