Prusa 3D Printer Troubleshooting: How to fix X-axis/Layer Shift Issues

[@jeremiahbullfrog1844]

Great video! Very detailed, to the point, easy to follow directions, good camera work too! Thanks fellas!

[@Lithiiel]

Followed your instructions...started a Cali cat print, hope that the problem is solved. Thanks for making time to share your knowledge with everyone!

[@304techmaven8]

Hoping it turned out well and glad i could help!!

[@sippytpuppy]

This fixed our Prusa completely! (try to make your videos shorter though)

[@304techmaven8]

Thanks james, will definitely keep that in mind in the future!

[@lautaroyin]

SON OF A GLITCH! THANK YOU SO MUCH! after like 3 days trying everything this was the solution!(and thanks to this a week after i got the 3d printer i can finally print anything ok!) this need more views,likes and subs!

[@OneLiterPeter]

Uhhhh... it's not a bearing. ;) It's a pulley. Otherwise very nice video and very informative.

[@William51115]

Thanks! My gear was loose and not in the proper position. I left my belt on and just turned off the printer so that the gear spins freely and then tightened the little retaining screws on the Gear. Now its perfectly tight and no more layer shift.

[@rojosurtv]

Man, you save my printings :) thank for doing what Prusa customer service wasn't​ able

[@304techmaven8]

+Hugo Vera glad the video helped :) thanks for watching!!

[@dascodraws6040]

this started happening to me, thanks for the info! i have a place to troubleshoot now.

[@304techmaven8]

Kal larken glad this helped!! More content coming soon, feel free to subscribe if this video helped!

[@bennettlee4529]

Thanks dude, this was the perfect fix! The vibration from too much printing caused the pulley screws to dislodge themselves

[@304techmaven8]

+Bennett Lee goad the video helped!!

[@kwarts]

I think you saved my day! Such a simple solution, thank you! Kind regards, Christiaan

[@Simofly]

Nice video! I have the same problem but it’s on the y axis , it’s driving me nuts! I will try to make the same work on it hoping it will fix it ...

[@304techmaven8]

+SimoflyFPV thank you! Hoping this video helped you figure it out

[@wolfrobots118]

Thank you so much for doing this video. It was the information I was looking for. Very cool.

[@MizanTech]

Thanks I did not realize that I had my Gear on incorrectly

[@sgath92]

So what do you do when the X-axis layer shift is intermittent, yet 1- the grub screws are tight as hell and 2- the belt test keeps returning consistent measurements indicating the belt hasn't loosened up?

[@Dutton86]

Solved my problem, the x-axis bearing had become loose and the belt was rubbing on the housing. On the MK3S you can simply hold the shaft with a set of pliers when the grub screws are loose, then manually move the extruder to re-align the flat to the screw, saves removing the belt.

[@Zerozsaber]

I just found your video and I wanted to say thank you because I'm pretty sure that's what my issue is, if that's not the issue then I'm going to have to replace the bearings and the smooth rods. I don't think you'll see this but if you do could you tell me how difficult it is to replace them?

[@ravichandel8690]

how can I learn about 3 d printing is 3d metal printing different then rapid prototyping

[@whirlarc5916]

Thank you! This solved the problem!

[@aleclavigne661]

OMG, thank you so much my printer is working so much better!!!

[@304techmaven8]

+alec lavigne im glad this helped!

[@johnstewart8849]

What if you get Y-axis shift? I keep thinking it’s a slicing problem.

[@JoCrandall]

I'm having a bunch of layer shift issues with my MK2s. Double checked pulleys, belts, bearings, rods, all seem to be in working order and within specs, but still getting a shift around 80% thru the print. Any recs? Thanks!!

[@304techmaven8]

+Jo Crandall does the shift always occur in the x axis?

[@JoCrandall]

@@304techmaven8 About 90% of the time... I was beginning to think it may have something to do with my Igus bearings, but then I did a factory reset along with a self-test and it says the y-axis pulley is loose... may still be the bearings?

[@mohamedmamdouh3217]

Great Information, Good Job ❤❤

[@304techmaven8]

Thaks mohamed !!

[@andrewemileski8004]

I know this is an old video, but it is still a good video. However, I'd like to point out that the trapezoidal nuts on the z-axis are installed upside-down. It's a really common assembly mistake.

[@304techmaven8]

+Andrew E Mileski thanks for spotting that andrew!

[@sharkbytesart]

I have a problem with a cr-10s 400, I get a layer shift exactly 1/2 in hieght of every print. I had thought I over tightened the belt spent the day adjusting belt on x, then I flash marlin lowered jerk settings which gave me the shift again, checked the pulley to make sure the tight screw was locked into the notch on the pulley bar. I am at a loss as I had this printer 1 year and have not been able to get a solid print

[@304techmaven8]

+Lucas De La Vega im not 100% sure on the cause for a cr-10s 400 but if i can find anything on it ill let you know! Thanks for watching!

[@roadstar499]

i had that happen on my cr-10 and ender 5 ...i just tightened my belt... nothing to take appart 2 min job...

[@MrBizteck]

9:00 belt back on. 11:50 loop back on 13:30 Tension Test

[@304techmaven8]

Thanks for pointing those key times out I'll make sure to update them in the comments and include them in future videos!

[@MrBizteck]

304TechMaven its somthing Ive noticed EVERY tutorial video on YT lacks not just you. I was halfway through before I started noting the times. Good luck with the channel !

[@304techmaven8]

MrBizteck thank you!!

[@dennish3d]

For added credibility you need to correct your names of items you are referring to. Point in case, that item attached to the X-axis motor that the drive belt IS NOT a bearing it is a notched pully for the GT2 belt.

[@304techmaven8]

+Dennis Hughes thank you for the constructive feedback! I should have been more careful when calling out different parts. I was referring to the bearing as the pully bearing, and the pulley as the belt. Thanks for tuning in!

[@kou5oku]

What the heck! G-ZOY! what the heck is that phrase! I love it. GEEZOY. what is it where does it come from? Did you make it, legit if.

[@RedLegBlazer]

How many people does it take to knit pick a semantics error?

[@304techmaven8]

+Exit Humanity thanks for the support and stopping by the channel! Hope it was able to be of help :)

[@RedLegBlazer]

304TechMaven I adjusted every bit of hardware and firmware trying to get the Y shift to stop. Then I put a fan on the Ramps, and it's fine now. You do help, though. I've watched several of your videos, and always learn something new.

[@NitroGuyJH]

How can you mistake a pulley for a bearing? 🤦🏻‍♂️ Not once but throughout the entire video. Lol

[@304techmaven8]

+John Hasty thanks for the constructive feedback. In the video when I say bearing i’m referring to the pulley bearing, and when I say pulley Im referring to the actual belt of the pulley. I see how this could be a little confusing. Thanks for tuning in!

[@NitroGuyJH]

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