<p>While printing you can see the Z Axis screw slightly moving as the printhead travels across the work space. This results in a tapered print - I see about 0.7 mm taper right to left over 100 mm. This has been constant for a while now, it started after only a few good prints from new. I purchased the printer new in January 2023, and have only sporadically used it, mostly since I cannot print level parts.
I have leveled and releveled manually. I do not believe it is a leveling issue, but something more.</p>

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2024-02-05T16:43:11.720Z
What's the warranty period on the printer? If you're still within warranty, sounds like it might be easier to just return it & try a new one.
FreeMan
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2024-02-05T22:25:04.263Z
Are you absolutely sure the linear guides are perpendicular to the top frame?
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Creality Ender 5 S1 Z Axis wanders while printing
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# Creality Ender 5 S1 Z Axis wanders while printing

(Asked by: username_0 on 2024-02-05)

While printing you can see the Z Axis screw slightly moving as the printhead travels across the work space. This results in a tapered print - I see about 0.7 mm taper right to left over 100 mm. This has been constant for a while now, it started after only a few good prints from new. I purchased the printer new in January 2023, and have only sporadically used it, mostly since I cannot print level parts.
I have leveled and releveled manually. I do not believe it is a leveling issue, but something more.

**Tags:** bed-leveling, z-axis, creality-ender-5

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: What's the warranty period on the printer? If you're still within warranty, sounds like it might be easier to just return it & try a new one.  
> **username_2**: Are you absolutely sure the linear guides are perpendicular to the top frame?  

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