{"id":138,"date":"2021-06-28T23:51:02","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T23:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/?p=138"},"modified":"2021-10-01T23:15:49","modified_gmt":"2021-10-01T23:15:49","slug":"ender-3-retraction-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/makemendel.com\/ender-3-retraction-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"Ender 3 retraction settings, How to get the best retraction settings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When it comes to 3D printers, Creality Ender 3 is one of the very best options you can get. It’s affordable, excellent in performance, and compatible with a variety of filaments. However, one problem you may face with the Ender 3 is the stringing issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To solve that issue, you have to get the proper retraction settings for your printer. Now, please don’t be nervous, as we are here to guide you through the perfect Ender 3 retraction settings that will help you get rid of any stringing issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s dive into the real thing without further blabbering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All the settings we will go through are done on the Cura software. So, we suggest following them along on this same software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, before you get into the settings, there are some things you need to do. First of all, you will need to make the settings visible on Cura software. By default, most of the settings are hidden. To make them visible, you go to the gear symbol you will see in the material section settings. There you will get an option called setting visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Inside that, you will get a list of functions and tick boxes. Check all the tick boxes there. Then close the box. This will enable all the settings and options on the printing settings. Also, make sure to enable retraction so you can customize the settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First of all, let’s take a quick look at the settings you will do in the software. If you are short on time, then you can begin following these settings to start. Then make adjustments based on that. We will also go through the details of this process for better understanding. We highly recommend taking a look at that because it will be beneficial for making adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the basic settings to try out; you will find these on the \u201cTravel\u201d section-<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a beginner, all these names will feel a bit overwhelming for sure. And you will have no idea what you are doing. That’s why we will go through the details of each option and explain why we prefer these settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Related: Ender 3 vs Ender 3 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though this thing says distance, it works for the amount quantity of filament. The retraction distance decides how much filament will be retracted to avoid oozing amounts of filament. It becomes straightforward to understand with an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s say you have set the retraction distance to 6mm. This means that the printer extruder will pull out 6mm in length from the hot end of the filament you are using. You can also think of it like you are putting 6mm less filament, which could have caused oozing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, what amount should you keep here? It’s always better to start with 5mm. It\u2019s the standard distance, and you can make adjustments from here on. The proper range of this distance is 2 to 7; if you keep it somewhere between that, you should be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Going lower than that will not affect the stringing issues whatsoever because the excessive filament is still happening. And retracting too much can cause clogs and damage the nozzles. So, it’s better to keep its balance and get the best number that works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\nRetraction Distance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n