3D Printing Failures: 2022 Edition: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues
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This paperback version has all photos in color! Whether you are new to 3D printing or have dozens of prints under your belt, this book is for you! This 2022 edition has been re-written and has 10 entirely new chapters. This book should help you to diagnose and fix any 3D printing issue you have.Bed AdhesionBuild Plate MalfunctioningCurling of Layers and AnglesElectrical SafetyElephant FootExtruder Motor SkippingFilament SnappingGaps in Walls and Top LayersGhostingHoles in PrintHotend MalfunctioningLayer BulgesLayer ShiftsLimitationsMandatory MaintanenceMissing LayersModel ErrorsNot Finding HomeNozzle ClogsOver/Under ExtrusionParts Being Knocked OffParts Not Mating TogetherPatterns in Outer SurfacePoor Layer AdhesionPower Loss Recovery IssuesResin PrintingRunning Out of FilamentSettings IssuesSquished LayersStepper Motor MalfunctioningStringy or Blobby PrintsStripped FilamentUnlevelled Build PlateWarpingZ-Axis WobbleZ-Height CalibrationWith Material Science by Nicolas Tokotuu Senior Business Manager at Polymaker Read more
Publisher : Independently published
Publication date : December 13, 2021
Language : English
Print length : 338 pages
ISBN-13 : 58
Item Weight : 1.95 pounds
Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #203,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #7 in Computer Hardware Upgrade & Repair #16 in 3D Printing Books #29 in Industrial Manufacturing
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Format: Paperback
This is a great book for someone starting out in 3D printing. You can tell from the text and graphics’s that the author has had great success and failures in 3-D printing. This author in plan English explains common pit fall that can occur in 3D printing and how to fix common mistakes that anyone with a 3D printer could make. The back cover of the book shows the topic’s that he covers in the text, and each area is explained. See jpg. The graphics are of high quality and helped me diagnose a layering problem that I myself had in a 3D printing. See jpg. If you are having 3D printer problems, I would highly recommend this useful text.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2026 by Cooke
Format: Paperback
I discovered the book by chance after Googling some issues with a printout. The description of the book gave me the impression that they had compiled a list of examples and what could cause different types of errors in the printouts. Most things can be found on the Internet by searching a bit but having a physical book is still preferable when it comes to encyclopedias. The first impression was good so I ordered the book which was delivered in a short time. This is a structured and well-written book that helps you understand what can affect the quality of your printouts. I believe that the book is as good for beginners as more experienced in 3d printing. The main part of the book gives you a systematic description of mechanical / technical details that may affect your printouts. It explains the properties and basic settings for various types of plastics. The rest of the book can be defined as a reference work. Do you have a print that has failed or is not as good as it used to be? Then you use the book's encyclopedia with pictures to find an in-depth answer to what you need to look for and possibly adjust. On request, you get access to high-quality photos from the book. The book explains briefly and precisely what a slicer does. It goes into depth on some settings that are affected by the dimension of the nozzle you use. Print time vs. quality and / or strength. You also get a few specific tips to provide better support for eg high / thin prints with custom support. You can, for example, set two different infill values on one and the same object. Or print two objects at the same time but with different infill. The book covers the minimum of what you need to know about a slicer. It is Cura that is described but you can use this on almost all slicers. The book covers the entire spectrum with challenges such as mechanical wear, vibrations, lack of cleaning / maintenance, the importance of the right temperatures and the right use of slicers. A book that should come with all printers.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022 by Kai Gunter Brandt
Format: Paperback
This book gave me a great view into 3dprinting. I highly recommend it for anyone considering getting a printer
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2026 by Smiter
Format: Paperback
The title of this book doesn't begin to do it justice. This book is 334 pages and diagnosing print failures doesn't even start until page 124... The preceding pages contain a wealth of information about 3D printers. From using what you've got, making adjustments, recommended tools, upgrades, and a lot of tips to just run your printer and get better prints. I had originally planned to read the book up to where troubleshooting failures began, then skim the rest so I'd know where to go look if and when I had failures. I now recommend reading the book straight through - then keeping it as a handy reference. There is so much good preventative maintenance and just general knowledge embedded in the troubleshooting section that it's well worth reading. Particularly the section on slicer configurations. The book is *almost* exclusively about FDM/FFM printers (those that melt and extrude plastic), but there is a chapter devoted to resin printing. I wouldn't recommend the book for someone working exclusively with resin, but the resin chapter was welcome, because if you're printing with one technology you're probably eyeballing the other. The book is thoroughly illustrated with many photos as you would hope for a book of this nature. What's more, if you send proof of purchase to the author (details in the book) he'll send you a digital copy with high resolution photos you can really zoom in on. This book is absolutely the most helpful book on 3D printing (FDM/FFM) that I have discovered. It is not the best for those who know nothing about 3D printing and have not yet made a print. Some knowledge of the basics is presupposed. Still, if you get a printer you will ultimately want this book. Highly recommended!
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Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023 by GeneT
Format: Paperback
Some reviews state that the book is outdated, it is and it isn’t. Printing failures are printing failures are printing failures. At minimum, this book delivers more than others - reliable information on where to begin addressing your issues. At most this book will completely eliminate many common errors and failures. When I have a print that fails or is subpar, I open this book before I open a new browser tab. Sure, many new printers do a great job of handling things covered in portions of the book like build plate calibration et al but beyond those automated tasks there are a host of variables even modern printers don’t always get correct. When something fails, doesn’t print accurately or correctly, or simply doesn’t appear as clean as I’d like, this book is my go to resource.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2026 by PJ3
Format: Paperback
I bought this literally years ago I feel like but it was probably early this year. Anyway this is informative and a great guide for anyone who is just starting out in 3D printing and is experiencing…. Technological difficulties. 🤣 as I was. Anyway a lot of it is probably already outdated, the tech and software is developing so rapidly the prusa machines I have literally print everything perfectly. I have a prusa mk4 and an xl, now, both great machines. I would suggest either. Xl was RIDICULOUSLY expensive. But well worth it and I can print massive things that I can get into all kinds of trouble with 😈 I’m not going to tell you how much it was. Go look it up on the prusa website. 🤣
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Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024 by Brian
Format: Paperback
I am a complete newbie in the 3D printer/printing arena. This book will save you far more in time and money than the $25 it costs you. This review is for the updated 2022 edition. The content is comprehensive and detailed with countless tips and recommendations. Yes, there are scores of YouTube videos out there to help in your particular situation but having this guide at your fingertips will save you hours of browsing & searching. Indexed and illustrated, you can start the resolution to your problem print in minutes. Author even offers to send you via email (with proof of purchase), a high-resolution version of an image contained in the manual should you need the extra detail. This book sits at arm's length to my Ender 3 S1 Pro printer as my go-to reference guide. Highly recommend this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2023 by S. Wilson
Format: Paperback
This is by far the best technical book that I've read in the last 5 years. It covers most of the issues that you're likely to have when 3D printing.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2025 by ConcreteGuy