Why Did Some Supports Not Print?

1. What’s Wrong with My 3D Print?

The initial layers of the print completed successfully; however, some of the support structures did not print as expected. This sometimes results in the raft or bottom layers appearing smooth and clean. If you are experiencing this issue, it can be frustrating and may affect the overall quality of your print. In this article, we will explore the common causes of this problem and provide some solutions to help you achieve better printing results. These insights will help you troubleshoot and prevent this issue in future projects.

2. What Causes the Printing Issue?

The mentioned printing issue usually indicates that the print fails to release from the FEP film properly. The following factors can be the culprit:

• Insufficient normal layer exposure time.
• Inadequate lift height.
• Other incorrect resin profile settings.
• Incorrect support settings.
• Insufficient/improper maintenance.

3. Troubleshooting the Printing Issue

The printing issue can be improved by making some adjustments as follows:

• Check the resin profile recommended by Phrozen.
• Increase normal layer exposure time and lift height.
• Clean the Z-axis.

If the issue persists, please take further steps to resolve the issue:

• Increase support thickness.
• Increase support density.
• If your prints contain rafts, try setting the raft thickness and raft height at the same value.

Contact Support

By following the above suggestions, you can fix the printing failure. If the issue persists, feel free to reach out to Phrozen Support or your Authorized Resellers for further assistance. When contacting Phrozen Support, kindly send some photos or videos illustrating the issue.