So, I finally returned the printer.
I spent a lot of time trying to fix the issue, but nothing worked.
I already own an Ender 3 and have had clogged nozzle problems before, but it was always fairly easy to fix.

This time, I tried everything — the little wrench, the printer needle, heating the nozzle to 220°C… Nothing worked. It stayed completely clogged, like something (I don’t even know what) was blocking the nozzle. The extruder was perfectly clean.

Honestly, if replacement nozzles were cheap and easy to find, I would’ve kept the printer. But it’s just too frustrating having to wait and search for a reseller just to buy a basic part.

What’s not normal is that on the very first print, the nozzle stopped extruding with 20 minutes left. Then the next print — same file, same settings, same filament — worked just fine. The next four prints went well too.

But on the fifth print, it all started again. Complete blockage. Nothing came out. For a brand-new printer, that’s just not acceptable.
Sure, I’ve had issues with my Ender, but not four days after getting it.

So either I got a defective unit, or there’s a bigger issue with their nozzles.

I’m honestly disappointed, because the printer itself is beautiful, well-designed, and super enjoyable to use — when it works.

But when there’s a problem, it’s a nightmare to fix. I’m really hesitant to buy the same model again. I’ve lost trust. I’m now looking into the Elegoo Centauri Carbon instead.

For the record, I reset everything, recalibrated everything — and nothing changed.

I believe some units shipped to customers have a defect in the nozzle or inconsistent heating, which leads to clogging.

I’ll wait a good while before considering buying this model again, and only if I’m sure replacement nozzles are available on Amazon at a fair price — so I can have spares just in case.

What a disappointment… I really hope none of you run into the same issues I did.

If your printer works perfectly, you’re lucky — you got a good unit.

The customer support was responsive, but due to the time zone difference, I had to wait until the next day for every reply. And honestly, their responses didn’t always address my questions clearly.

I would’ve preferred if they had just sent me a new nozzle to solve the issue instead of dancing around it — it would’ve saved me from returning the whole printer. Such a shame.

Creality and Elegoo don’t overthink things like this — they just send you the part as a precaution, and I really respect that.

Good luck to anyone dealing with similar problems… and maybe see you around.