<p>I think I figured it out! My extruder calibration was way off (set to 93 but measured to 102). I'm thinking that after I replaced the extruder feeder it through things off.</p>

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2021-07-29T12:53:33.353Z
I would not expect that little error in extrusion (10% overextrusion compared to setting) to cause first layer adhesion failure.  Usually that's due to either nozzle too high (= bed too low), or a worn/dirty build surface.  Slow start or no extrusion is probably your Bowden tube backed up from the nozzle -- lots of information around about that, going back to the introduction of the Ender 3 (and all of its clones).
Zeiss Ikon
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2021-07-28T20:19:38.607Z
David Beck
<p>I've had a handful of successful prints with my 3D printer, but at some point it just stopped being able to put down a first layer. It looks like the issue is that the extruder doesn't start putting down plastic right away, and when it moves to a new point, drags it along with it.</p>
<p>I've leveled the bed, added a BLTouch, upgraded the extruder feeder after the original cracked, cleaned the bed, cleaned the hot end, replaced the nozzle and tried different filament. Nothing seems to change it.</p>
<p>If I let it continue it inevitably fails completely by the second layer.</p>
<p>Video: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yFF3Acto4LtDJMBsdVsxr1PvmyMG2qR/view?usp=sharing" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yFF3Acto4LtDJMBsdVsxr1PvmyMG2qR/view?usp=sharing</a></p>

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2021-07-28T05:37:51.767Z
Do you start the print with a skirt? What is your first layer thickness? What is your first layer speed? First layer temperature- bed, hotend? Do you use anything on the glass, glue, hairspray? Do you do a nozzle prime move before the start of the print? Do you pull goobers and ooze off the nozzle with tweezers before the print starts?
ChinchillaWafers
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First layer failing due to delayed and dragged extrusion
David Beck
# First layer failing due to delayed and dragged extrusion

(Asked by: username_0 on 2021-07-28)

I've had a handful of successful prints with my 3D printer, but at some point it just stopped being able to put down a first layer. It looks like the issue is that the extruder doesn't start putting down plastic right away, and when it moves to a new point, drags it along with it.

I've leveled the bed, added a BLTouch, upgraded the extruder feeder after the original cracked, cleaned the bed, cleaned the hot end, replaced the nozzle and tried different filament. Nothing seems to change it.

If I let it continue it inevitably fails completely by the second layer.

Video: <https://drive.google.com/file/d/11yFF3Acto4LtDJMBsdVsxr1PvmyMG2qR/view?usp=sharing>

**Tags:** creality-ender-3

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Do you start the print with a skirt? What is your first layer thickness? What is your first layer speed? First layer temperature- bed, hotend? Do you use anything on the glass, glue, hairspray? Do you do a nozzle prime move before the start of the print? Do you pull goobers and ooze off the nozzle with tweezers before the print starts?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_0 on 2021-07-28. Score: 2

I think I figured it out! My extruder calibration was way off (set to 93 but measured to 102). I'm thinking that after I replaced the extruder feeder it through things off.

> **Comments:**
> **username_2**: I would not expect that little error in extrusion (10% overextrusion compared to setting) to cause first layer adhesion failure.  Usually that's due to either nozzle too high (= bed too low), or a worn/dirty build surface.  Slow start or no extrusion is probably your Bowden tube backed up from the nozzle -- lots of information around about that, going back to the introduction of the Ender 3 (and all of its clones).  

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