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I am using an Ender 3 Pro v2, and I have followed multiple guides (they all say the same things) for setting up a print to prevent stringing. I’ve also switched between two filaments (Creality and Amolen) and the stringing doesn’t change at all. I have noticed that when heating up the horned, the filament just oozes out like ectoplasm even before the print starts.

I have never had this problem before, and could use some human advice.

I have upgraded/replaced the following parts in the past:

  1. Bowden Tubes
  2. Printer Nozzles
  3. Dual Gear Extruder
  4. Heater Block
  5. Heater Cartridge
  6. Thermistor Temp Sensor

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[–] tonyn@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Anytime I take a spool off the printer I put it back in the filament dryer. Once it's done it goes in a sealed bag with dessicant. This keeps the filament dry and prevents stringing.

Also don't use your food oven for plastic anyway.

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Anytime I take a spool off the printer I put it back in the filament dryer. Once it's done it goes in a sealed bag with dessicant. This keeps the filament dry and prevents stringing.

Would a plain old ziplock bag with the air vacuumed out be sufficient?

Also don't use your food oven for plastic anyway.

😅 um.. 😅 🥺

[–] tonyn@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 weeks ago

Yes that's what I use. Any 1 gallon Ziploc or other brand is fine.