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Hi all, I am using my M201 (firmware 1.0.4) with RepetierHost 1.6.1 and slic3r 1.2.9 So slic3r is setup for auto cooling, but the fan on the hotend never stops. Instead the fan on extruder 2 stop for the first layer, making me think there is a firmware issue here. The fan to the hotend only has two ...

OK, good to know Mark, thanks. I will stick with 3mm retraction for now as that seems to work, but will check the retraction speed (so many settings!) Yes, mine was done at 100% left (extractor 1). I haven't tried too much with extractor settings yet, but what I do know is that when I start my first...

Thanks Mark, yes I did look there, the very first partial print had some stringing, and some layer shifting (in both X and Y). To remove the stringing I added retraction of 3mm (is that reasonable?) To hopefully correct the layer shifting I adjusted the current of the drivers as mentioned, and also ...

Hi All, I have completed assembly of my M201 (my very first printer) managed to get a test printed. Here are some of the initial issues I encountered; Had to make my own X end stop out of a coffee stirrer. Had to extend the Z end stop as the supplied was too short. Used a piece of threaded rod cut t...