For the life of me I could not get past the first few layers without the print turning to crap until I realized that the Z axis is not moving during print for layer change, it is printing the first 3-4 layers at the first layer height.
The Z-Axis just seems to be completely disabled during prints. Here's what I tried (none of them solved the issue) Swapping the X an Z axis to see if the stepper motor is broken. Resetting all my settings. Inverting the Z-Axis. Trying new G-Code from Cura as well as the sample G-Code models included in the SD card.
If you find that your Z-axis leadscrew is properly installed and is not binding, then you should try lubricating your 3D printer, especially around the Z-axis. This can be as simple as using a lubricant PTFE spray or using a popular lubricant like Super Lube Synthetic Oil with PTFE from Amazon.
I would test to see if your Z is moving backwards - with Z=0.3 I could see it was printing about half way up - if you move to z=10 it should move the bed down. Does it? I'm hoping it moves the bed up. If so then you can simply swap Z direction (several ways to do that) and swap the end stops.
Stealthburner. I can't seem to figure out where I've gone wrong. My z axis won't go up, but only while printing. It homes as expected, I can manually (via web/front panel) move it up and down, and there seems to be no rubbing anywhere. It's like it's stuck on the same layer but only when printing.
Firmware-related problems Malfunctioning Z-axis stepper driver or motor In the upcoming sections, we will take a deeper look at the reasons behind your Ender 3's Z-axis not moving, go through the potential solutions, and find out the most optimal lubricant choice for the Z-rod that is responsible for the Z-axis movement. Table of Contents
The Z axis works fine under the move axis option on the printer but doesn't move during a print. I have tried changing firmware to TH3D version and still the same issue no Z axis movement during print.
However during printing of some test squares, its pretty clear the bed isn't printing level (some are clearly too close, some too far away), and watching the Z-Axis like a hawk, it doesn't move at all, which I am assuming it is supposed to? Using cura to print. Here is my start code:
I will check that out. When I auto home, it will move down just fine and will all be at 0 , 0 , 0. However when I try to manually bring up the Z axis on the screen, it doesn't move up, but the motor will run as if it is trying to. If I remove that z switch wire (I think it's called? The motor wire.)
A 3D printer's Z, Y, or X-axis may stop moving due to loose nuts, inadequate lubrication, binding with the lead screw, a loose Z coupler, or faulty wiring. It can also occur due to a worn-out drive belt, a broken stepper motor, or a short circuit in the motherboard.
The problem is the Z axis does not move up after the printing starts. It DOES however move during homing and in manual control. This results in the everything getting printed on first layer I am using firmware Repetier 0.92 btw. And the driver currents are adjusted correctly. (0.12 mA, they are small steppers!)
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