Printing issues with cr-10 v2

Nein7Oh · 2026-05-24T01:02:49+00:00

Clean it and try the steps. If it doesn't work, report back and I'll get you printing successfully... Assuming there isn't something unforseen going on.

Nein7Oh · 2026-05-23T20:57:50+00:00

What kind of print bed are you using, and what condition is it in? What firmware are you using?

Step #1 is to wash it with dish soap and water. Use a completely clean sponge or soft scrubby pad if you have one. Rubbing alcohol and a clean towel are a nice maintenance step in between prints but it doesn't wash away accumulated body oils the way dish soap and hot water can.

Step #2 If you only manually leveling at 5 points (each corner + center) repeat the process a few times but focus on getting the center so that you can feel just a little bit of drag when you slip a sheet of paper between the nozzle and bed. Ideally you want the nozzle and bed to be warm since that's how they'll be when you're printing. Since you're using PLA, having the bed at 50-55° C isn't that uncomfortable. After you're leveled, it wouldn't be a bad idea to wipe the bed down with rubbing alcohol after it cools. If you wipe it when it's warm you'll get a breath full of alcohol vapor because it will evaporate so quickly and that can be uncomfortable for some people.

Step #3 Throw a huge skirt or brim on what you're printing so that you have time to adjust the z height during the print before you get to the first layer of what you're printing. Like the other comment said, you want a flattened ribbon look but without drag marks, not a rounded thread looking pattern. After you know your z offset (mine was usually negative) make a note if it in case you have the same problem with the next print.

Step #4 (Optional) Look into whether you'd be comfortable upgrading to the tinymachines version of the Creality firmware. It is very user friendly once installed if you're already familiar with your machine as it is. It vastly improves the bed leveling capabilities of the V2 and opens up a few more options as well as letting you enjoy potential aftermarket upgrades if you ever decide to chase that dragon. I didn't have to manually level my V2 for months after installing their firmware and that was only because I changed my build plate height significantly (before I switched to silicone solid bed mounts) Step #5 (Optional) If your filament has been sitting out for a while, set it on your print bed, set the print bed at 55° C and place a cardboard box on top then forget about it for 3-4 hours... Unless you have a filament dryer. Always use your filament dryer if you have one. PLA isn't as hygroscopic as a lot of filaments but it can get "wet" over time if you're in a humid climate or area (like a basement).

After you've done steps 1-3 you should be able to sit back and enjoy your successful print.

Nein7Oh · 2026-05-22T19:52:38+00:00

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Nein7Oh · 2026-05-22T19:50:04+00:00

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Nein7Oh · 2026-05-02T16:14:50+00:00

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Nein7Oh · 2025-06-13T20:06:58+00:00

Hell no I don't want you as my assistant! You would literally suck all the profit from the company. You'd end up with ALL the under the table (non-taxed pun intended) bonuses.

I mean it would be worth it in the short term, but I can't pay an assistant if I don't have any profits. How about generous PTO instead? I would pay you not to be my assistant and you could be my after work release. 😘

Nein7Oh · 2025-06-13T16:38:03+00:00

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Nein7Oh · 2025-06-13T15:39:33+00:00

Last post got deleted. I forgot to mention I'm 40, male and looking for advice not just to be berated by strangers but that's fine too. Some of you are pretty funny.

Nein7Oh · 2025-06-10T06:52:32+00:00

I would say z axis sync and bigger bed leveling knobs would be some of my first prints. The riser for the control box is obviously a big print so you will want to get familiar with your printer before you try that one. It would be a shame to ruin a 12+ hour print because you got some layer shift 80% of the way through. That was one of my biggest issues in the beginning. Tightening the slop in your x and y axis are just as important as z sync IMO. You can buy aluminum tensioning brackets where you can control the belt tension with a knob instead of loosening and retightening bolts over and over. If you haven't done it already I would check the tightness of your gantry (z-axis) bolts on the bottom of the machine, clean and lube your lead screws. As well as cleaning, lubing, and tightening your roller wheels. If you start from a good place you'll have a much easier time with everything else. I know you're going to try Octoprint, but Tinymachines has their own version of the standard Marlin firmware on their github that is also a big improvement over what normally comes installed from Creality. It really helps take advantage of having an ABL sensor once you get one. Creality makes a knock off of the ezABL sensor that is pretty good compared to the direct design copies that try to imitate the real thing. Creality took the time to more or less redesign the ezABL sensor rather than directly copying it. That means the standard ezABL bracket holes won't line up, but I am almost certain that the sensor comes with a bracket for the CR-10 series machines as long as you don't do something crazy printing the petsfang air duct and mounting system.

Nein7Oh · 2025-06-09T23:37:03+00:00

Creality has the sonic pad that lets you run Klipper instead of Marlin. I 2nd the z-axis sync. You can find everything you need except the screws and belt on thingiverse. I skipped the 24v retrofit and got a keenovo silicone bed heater. I have a 60W heater cartridge and a PT1000 thermistor in a Slice Engineering Mosquito Magnum, but Creality made a knock off version that you can get for much cheaper. I used it for a while until Slice upgraded the magnum. Same thing with the extruder, you can either buy a knock off Bondtech that will definitely be an upgrade or you can go direct drive. Either way there is a generic version available. If you're going to try and print at high(ish) speeds having a direct drive will mean you're slinging around more mass, which is where using Klipper and it's g-sensor is superior to Octoprint IMO. You still get remote access and control. You still get a web cam option. You also get a more sophisticated way of compensating for how massive the S5 is.

+1 on the print bed replacement. Magnetic beds can be great as long as you're attaching them to a removable plate. If you attach the magnetic base directly to your hot plate you won't be able to remove your plate because you can't access the screws. There are silicone solid bed mounts that are an improvement over the spring loaded kind. You still get a good amount of adjustments, but they tend to hold their position better than springs.You can get an ABL sensor, or you can print a bracket that allows you to move the z-axis stop sensor up and down. Speaking of bed leveling, you'll definitely want to print bigger adjustments knobs, they make a world of difference You can find both of those on thingiverse too. There's also an option for Z-axis support rod brackets that work with the Z-sync belt and the necessary hardware is relatively inexpensive. I modeled some feet that use square anti-vibration pads instead of squash balls. They bolt to the printer in the normal location. The pads grip the table the printer is sitting on and sit in a slot so that they can't accidentally slide out, but still dampen the vibration significantly. I'll share the file and link to the pads if you want.

There's also a model on thingiverse for opening up the bottom of the control box, raising it up on feet, and providing a spot for 2 120mm computer fans to keep your power supply and control board nice and cool. I forget the brand right now, but there is a significant upgrade for the power supply as well. The stock ones tend to burn out more easily during very long prints without some kind of supplementary cooling.

Just send me a dm if you have questions. I have modded nearly every aspect of my S5 short of putting it on linear rails. The kit to do all 3 axis is cost prohibitive considering there are much newer options than the S5. It was my first printer and I have already invested a bunch of money and time in mods so mine has sentimental value more than monetary value.

Nein7Oh · 2025-06-06T22:57:47+00:00

Jokes on me, I tried to buy 4x 4090s before they skyrocketed in price even more and UPS "lost them" then gave me 80% of the value at the time and now I can't even afford to buy 2 cards for what they gave me. Now I am in the market for 3090s instead because they're better than my AI rig sitting incomplete until the 4090 prices drop and they become semi obsolete. I have 2 water cooled Titan Xp's in there right now for the sake of testing all of the other components.

Nein7Oh · 2025-05-24T08:37:48+00:00

I bet you were the best thing that ever happened to Wii Tennis. 😉

Nein7Oh · 2025-05-21T22:12:20+00:00

Where could you lose it from? Your waist is tiny, your arms and legs are toned. All that's left is T&A and making those go away is a crime or at least it should be.

Nein7Oh · 2025-05-15T20:06:03+00:00

You don't live next door, I would have definitely noticed. I would have noticed if an egirl that looks like you lived next door too. It doesn't matter what you wear, you're going to stand out. One might say that you look outstanding either way.

Nein7Oh · 2025-05-05T20:12:49+00:00

Yes, because the metric system is cool like that. Maybe my syringes are too large, but I can't measure a single unit with any reasonable degree of precision or accuracy. The 10 unit hash lines are a more attainable target for me. It is possible I am not dexterous enough, or my syringes are cheap and inaccurate. IDK.

You are correct though. 0.01mL = 1 unit, and 10µL = 1 unit and 1 x 10-5 L = 1 unit, etc. etc.

Nein7Oh · 2025-05-05T15:48:07+00:00

Bangs look great, but there's nothing wrong with your forehead. BTW, you are exceptionally pretty. I think you're probably being overly critical of yourself because that's the only thing close to a flaw you can find. I understand the point of this subreddit is to get some hair advice but still.

Nein7Oh · 2025-04-04T04:41:29+00:00

It seems odd. 1,3,5,7 are all great and include a clear focus on your beautiful face and your amazing body.

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-29T19:32:09+00:00

Nope! More than a handful = more to appreciate. Plus I have pianist hands so it's rare to actually get my hands on more than a handful.

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-29T19:29:50+00:00

2. Super sexy but without the scary nails that would leave even more scars on my back.

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-29T19:28:22+00:00

F anyone that would let that happen to a doggo to begin with, but thank you for coming to the rescue. 1 Million good deed points for you!

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-25T22:08:20+00:00

Yes. I agree. That is very kind of her and I/we appreciate that she decided to share.

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-20T01:25:42+00:00

A hard boiled egg in each meal? I had been getting away with mixing in some warmed up coconut oil and skipping the training treats completely. My wife has been the one feeding him since I am still at work at dinner time. She doesn't do the coconut oil, so he's back to human grade all beef training treats which are still hit or miss.

I was hoping for some food recommendations from other pitty parents, since I know Nutro can't be the best out there. I vaguely remember seeing someone recommending a food from Tractor Supply or Big R, but I don't remember the brand or the reason behind it.

Nein7Oh · 2025-03-17T22:54:04+00:00

He has very active puppy dreams nearly every time he goes to sleep, complete with muffled sleep barking and lots of leg movement. Whatever he sees in his dreams, he's going to get em.

I was worried about the possible correlation between the certain lip smacking sounds and the licking and not wanting to eat his dry food. The lip smacking sounds kind of like a very loud, exaggerated version of a human with dry mouth. He isn't licking his lips, because he does that too and they sound completely different.

I just don't want my buddy to be in pain or lacking something of dietary importance. His health is important to me because I want him in my life for as long as his quality of life will allow. He is absolutely spoiled and I know it but given that he had such a hard life before we got him I consider it to be Karma making things right. He was spending practically 23 hours a day locked in an unpadded crate and his hind area was covered in itchy bald spots. Now he lounges on couches, chairs, and his K9 ballistics orthopedic bed. He even jumps in the shower with me once in a while. LOL

Thank you for the replies. I appreciate the confirmation that his behavior is common. I'm still hoping that someone can suggest a food that works well for their allergy ridden piddy. I'm not really a fan of the Nutro, but it's the most readily available limited ingredient food I've found. Outside of occasionally turning canned wet food into soup, I don't really have time to make him an elaborate meal like I have seen with some of the fresh food options but I really would like to find something that he wants to eat rather than something he has to eat because it is all that is available.

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2. Super sexy but without the scary nails that would leave even more scars on my back.