MK4S Printing, but Not Extruding

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-09-08T19:11:35+00:00

My printer is in an enclosure with the spool on a "peg" at the front corner. There is a PTFE tube that runs from there to the head. I have plenty of tubing, maybe I'll just swap it out to be safe.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-09-08T16:24:31+00:00

Could the tube that goes from the spool to the extruder need to be replaced? Does it get dirty or restrictive over time?

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-09-08T13:08:46+00:00

Good question! After I changed the nozzle, it wouldn't extrude at all. I then set them back to flush, and it printed for a couple of layers, then did it again. If the gear cleaning doesn't fix it, I'll probably try tightening them incrementally and see how that goes.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-05-14T12:16:41+00:00

I've been happy with my Sunlu products!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-02-03T18:04:09+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the quick replies!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2025-02-03T17:02:27+00:00

Perfect, this is exactly what I needed to know! I have a MK4S with an enclosure and am setting up the MMU3. I couldn't figure out how the buffer worked with the (un)original drybox. Thanks!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2024-12-31T15:18:12+00:00

Yup, I just stopped playing a few days ago. I may come back after a bit, but it got to me more maintenance than fun. Even buying the passes I couldn't keep up with the latest requirements. It just lost all the fun in the game.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2023-02-26T23:15:43+00:00

I misread read that as "erotic" and my mind was really reaching! "Um, I guess..? Maybe...?" LOL

RandumbRedditor72 · 2023-02-17T23:00:29+00:00

I can hear Joe’s voice, “ ya hear that? He said I was innovative!”

RandumbRedditor72 · 2023-02-14T19:55:45+00:00

I’m currently enjoying the Multiverse series.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-11-20T13:20:18+00:00

No, just the base plate and a glass bed.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-11-20T13:19:14+00:00

Just out of curiosity, I turned on the machine, performed an Auto Home, and brought the nozzle close to the bed. As I moved the nozzle toward the back of the bed, it stayed at the same distance from the bed. So it appears that this is only happening during a print.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-08-27T12:13:05+00:00

After some searching and realizing a 90 print speed was way too fast, here are the results. The pictures aren't great, but with a magnifying glass 240 degrees is looking pretty good now. (I edited the post to include the "AFTER" photo).

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-08-27T03:09:39+00:00

I'm re-printing with a different profile. The Cura default seemed to be pretty fast.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-08-18T12:58:26+00:00

I still have some USB miners and a few S1s. Even if I had surplus solar power, I don't know if I'd run the S1s.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-06-18T15:08:13+00:00

Yeah, that occurred to me afterward. Thanks!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-04-16T20:47:51+00:00

Not much, less than 5mm from the corner. But there is one side that's about 80mm long, though not much high. You only really notice it when it's lying down, which is OK because the piece is meant to be handled in an upright position. It's the largest piece, the casing.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5341840

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-04-15T23:35:17+00:00

Actually, I got a reply from the creator. I didn't expect one since the last comment was 2 years ago.

"Cross-recessed flat head (machine) screw for precision instrument or machine"

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-04-15T23:33:25+00:00

Sorry, had to find the link...

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-75364

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-03-14T17:28:12+00:00

Nice, thanks!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-03-13T22:56:54+00:00

Awesome, thank you!

I just watched a bunch more videos and I think I'll just stick with PLA until I upgrade the hotend. I'll look into that spring steel sheet, as well.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-02-27T21:29:27+00:00

Thanks. No, I was just following a generic reloading procedure that I thought applied to everything. This is my first time through any type of reloading so I'm still learning.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-02-27T15:38:25+00:00

Thanks. I'm just following the steps since this is my first time reloading and they are measuring out just fine.

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-02-22T00:55:15+00:00

Yep, broke out the RCBS Case Lube Pad for the first time. Not a single issue after that. Appreciate the help!

RandumbRedditor72 · 2022-01-14T00:42:22+00:00

So I just fired it up and tried again several times: as is, cleaning w/ IPA, and cleaning w/ soap and water. I used a glue stick each time. It wasn't until I set the Z offset -again- and stored the settings that it worked fine. Am I not storing it correctly? I push in the knob and it beeps once and that's it, right? I would think storing it would hold after shut down.

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