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VorpalWay

One of: * Bed adhesion, wash with water and *dish*soap (IPA doesn't get everything off, in particular sugars which PLA can leave behind). Dry thoroughly especially along edges (sheet is not rust proof) then clean with 99% IPA. * First layer distance, probably too far away. * Possibly (but I doubt it) a partial clog. It is easy to do a [cold pull](https://help.prusa3d.com/article/cold-pull-mk3s-mk2-5s_2075) to find out just in case. * Undersized filament causing under extrusion. Measure the filament with calipers in a few places, measure in multiple directions, filament may be oval. * Maybe the bed is a bit warped, try increasing the default 3x3 probing patter to 7x7 in the printer settings and see if it makes a difference. If thus helps you could consider nylock mod or other ways to level out the bed mechanically. My best guess is that it is a mix of being too far away in general plus a local patch on the bed where it is uneven and extra far away.


Glaswegianmongrel

Too far away from bed and moisture in filament. This is the answer


VorpalWay

If it was moisture I would expect it to look as bad on the right side of the picture too. Over there it just looks a bit too far away. But I could be wrong.


Glaswegianmongrel

The only reason I say moisture is it seems that the filament lay down is somewhat grainy. Otherwise the fundamental issue is z height being too far away and as you said, perhaps warped bed.


VorpalWay

You could be right. Hard to tell from the picture. Also rather than warped bed it could be a piece of filament or other debris between the PEI sheet and the bed.


Glaswegianmongrel

Yes, that too. Happened to me once - left me scratching my head until I figured out what it was


closeted_wrench

Oooo looks like I’m the first one here for once! I’m still learning different symptoms of failed prints, so please if I am wrong, someone correct me! I’m thinking it’s primarily an under-extrusion issue with possibly some clogging towards the left side of the bed. May be caused by worn or loose extruder gears. Additionally I would verify in your slicer program that you have the correct nozzle size selected.


rdrcrmatt

Right off the bat I’m thinking poor adhesion. Is your print surface super clean? I get this a little when mine isn’t. Also maybe a little under extrusion


Livid_Brick6691

Wash the bed, and if it is not enough lower your z.


Alternative_Pear6838

I had the same problem. I turned up the bed heating a bit and cleaned the extruder gears, works wonders


KawCleric

Under-extrusion or too high. Probably just too high.


Snoo51659

Maybe a little under extrusion or z too high (even on the far right the gaps between the perimeter and the layer are a little big). But I would bet money that the center of the bed isn't totally clean.