Im trying to print an accessoire for my Birdhouse (I printed it already about 20-30 times). Im using the same 3mf and it always fails. Tested it with different filament and different printers - problem is the same.
When inspecting the file I saw that the Tree Supports (which cannot be printed on the printbed) are floating midair. 2 Layers (I assume where the interface should be) is just nothing. This is still the case when i set the bottom z-distance to 0.
Using another type of support adds the interface but it is still floating.
Even printing the file from the Printers cache generates the same error. Im really confused.
I already tried OrcaSlicer but the supports have no bottom interface too.
Sorry but I can’t interpret what I am looking at. Can you show both and isomorphic view and a zoomed out view? Also, when referring to specific layers, what is the actual height in mm so that I know I am referencing the same question your are. So as an example, in this screenshot, I am referring to layer 14 but that’s at 0.24mm in layer height which is what your 3MF file was set at. If you changed it then it would be a different layer height but the height in MM would remain the same.
The Tree Support in this picture starts at Layer 19 (3,08mm).
But the top surface (on which the tree support fails to print) is printed at Layer 17 (2,76mm).
Layer 18 (2,92mm) is just a gap and after the empty layer the tree support sets in (and fails immediately)
What slicer and version are you using. I am not able to produce identical results. Also, I see that you changed your layer height to 0.16 based on the layers laid down at layer 19. In order to match you, I did the same. I get this result.
I don’t see evidence of a gap. Where do you see it? Can you show a layer by layer with arrow notations to spell out what you believe is the error? Also, have you tried to print the first 20 layers just to see what the results are?
You’re confused? None of your screengrabs mention layer 18. I can see no evidence of what you see.
Let’s start over and get back to basics
We got off to a good start with you posting a 3MF file, but it’s critical that we get accurate information to move forward. I feel we’ve wasted unnecessary steps. If you genuinely want help, you must meet me halfway by providing complete and accurate details, so we don’t waste each other’s time. Otherwise, we’re just chasing our tails.
Please remember rule #1 of troubleshooting:
“Thou shalt only change one variable at a time.”
If you’ve changed your model, like adjusting the layer heights to 0.16mm, it’s critical that you upload a new 3MF so we can diagnose using the same data.
Here are the questions that need answers:
What version of Slicer are you running? This has been asked before—please include the OS, Slicer name, and version number.
When referencing layer numbers, please include the exact slicer layer height settings and the corresponding height in mm of the layer number under inspection, so we can cross-verify that we’re on the same page. Or better yet, just include the support tab as part of your screengrab (example to follow at bottom).
Post a full screengrab of the sliced model, including the support tab settings. Also, provide three screengrabs—if layer 17 is the issue, include layers 16, 17, and 18.
Example screengrab. If you aren’t performing a screengrab on a high-res monitor then please zoom in to the area you are referring to. It would also help if you could annotate the specific object or area under focus as I am doing here. Your screen snipping tool should have this feature.
If you are stating that layer 17 is the problem layer under investigation, then there should be three screengrabs, 16,17 and 18 so that we can follow the slicer progression and verify that the slicer thinks it is sending all layers to the printer.
