# J1/J1s IDEX

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## [Layer shifts at same height](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/layer-shifts-at-same-height/36542)

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**Author:** [@MarkA121](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkA121)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 4, 2024, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/layer-shifts-at-same-height/36542 "2024-08-04T01:14:19Z")

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My J1s has been working very well, but sometimes, I get a layer shift of 0.5 - 1.0 mm in the Y direction. This seems to only happen when printing taller objects, and, oddly, seems to happen at about the same height with…

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## [A la recherche de 2 personnes en France](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a-la-recherche-de-2-personnes-en-france/36464)

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**Author:** [@MAGNAC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MAGNAC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 10:47am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/a-la-recherche-de-2-personnes-en-france/36464 "2024-07-30T10:47:08Z")

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Bonjour à tous, je suis à la recherche de 2 personnes (pour le compte de Snapmaker) qui pourrais me donner un coup de main pour étudier la traduction de Luban en langue Française. Nous serons en contact direct avec Snapm…

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## [Firmware request: Faster tool changes with less oozing](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-faster-tool-changes-with-less-oozing/36457)

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**Author:** [@Rwide](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Rwide)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [July 28, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-faster-tool-changes-with-less-oozing/36457 "2024-07-28T18:26:55Z")

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It would be great if tool changes could be made faster and with less oozing. Right now my support interface (petg) toolhead is oozing all over the part. It seems that the parking speed and retractions settings are not op…

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## [How I solved the central fan noise on my J1S](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-i-solved-the-central-fan-noise-on-my-j1s/36423)

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**Author:** [@MAGNAC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MAGNAC)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-i-solved-the-central-fan-noise-on-my-j1s/36423 "2024-07-21T11:41:56Z")

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It’s functional, all I have to do is put a sheath around the wires to keep them tidy! For the kit reference: https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005003742615772.html?spm=a2g0o.order\_list.order\_list\_main.16.47e25e5bB…

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## [To protect the USB port of your machine](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/to-protect-the-usb-port-of-your-machine/36422)

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**Author:** [@MAGNAC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MAGNAC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2024, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/to-protect-the-usb-port-of-your-machine/36422 "2024-07-21T11:32:06Z")

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If this can be useful to J1 and J1S users, here is how I protected my USB port : https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/1005007076035855.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.1.2378zViSzViSgx&gps-id=pcDetailTopMor…

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## [Connectors J1S Fan](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/connectors-j1s-fan/36256)

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**Author:** [@MAGNAC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MAGNAC)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/connectors-j1s-fan/36256 "2024-07-20T17:28:50Z")

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Hello everyone, could you tell me where to find on Amazon or other sites, male and female connectors for the rear fan of our J1S? It is a 2-point HY 2.0 type connector, but in France I cannot find it for sale! Thank you …

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## [J1S Gantry no movement at all](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-gantry-no-movement-at-all/36168)

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**Author:** [@JH17](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/JH17)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-gantry-no-movement-at-all/36168 "2024-07-20T09:42:52Z")

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Seen a few that have had stalls with the J1/J1S gantry. My J1S gantry makes no attempt to move when running any calibration routine, homing or printing. When homing, Z-axis moves to home and no movement from X or Y; HM…

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## [Blow out on the new hotend](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/blow-out-on-the-new-hotend/36228)

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**Author:** [@Adamwg80](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Adamwg80)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 9:27am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/blow-out-on-the-new-hotend/36228 "2024-07-20T09:27:33Z")

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Well I was fairly pleased with the new hot ends arrived, I won’t say they were amazing but they worked like they were supposed to, which was nice. But unfortunately this morning I woke up to this. This is puzzling to …

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## [TPU was good now not so good](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-was-good-now-not-so-good/36241)

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**Author:** [@captainbenchy](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/captainbenchy)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [July 20, 2024, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/tpu-was-good-now-not-so-good/36241 "2024-07-20T09:02:14Z")

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I bought the J1s for TPU and it’s been great so far. The last two prints I have had to stop ( I had previously printed the same files no problem). Now the extruder clicks and skips but it doesn’t clog, it just misses par…

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## [Firmware request - Add retract before Z axis calibration](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-add-retract-before-z-axis-calibration/36056)

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**Author:** [@Henry](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Henry)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2024, 5:34am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-add-retract-before-z-axis-calibration/36056 "2024-07-16T05:34:49Z")

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Is it possible to add a retract for both extruders prior to Z-axis calibration to minimize the seepage of material through the nozzles? Thanks!

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## [Snapmaker J1 sagging right door](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-sagging-right-door/29809)

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**Author:** [@Singularity](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Singularity)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 12:11pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-sagging-right-door/29809 "2024-07-13T12:11:40Z")

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Hi makers, just got my J1 today and it looks stunning, nice thick aluminum and nice styling. The calibration procedure was pretty easy and nice aswell. I did notice a couple of things: there was some white powder lik…

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## [How does a nozzle change work, OEM site seems to just sell the entire hot end?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-does-a-nozzle-change-work-oem-site-seems-to-just-sell-the-entire-hot-end/36015)

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**Author:** [@measuretwice](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/measuretwice)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 13, 2024, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-does-a-nozzle-change-work-oem-site-seems-to-just-sell-the-entire-hot-end/36015 "2024-07-13T06:41:19Z")

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Hi, Thinking of buying a J1s and am trying to understand how one changes the nozzle size. On the web site, all I see are entire hot ends for sale which seems odd - are you expected to change the entire hot end to get a…

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## [J1 USB connection doesn't work](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-usb-connection-doesnt-work/33672)

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**Author:** [@Boz91](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Boz91)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 12:19am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-usb-connection-doesnt-work/33672 "2024-07-11T00:19:33Z")

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My computer: Windows 11 Luban version 4.10.1 I installed the CH340 driver. My computer sees the COM port. Luban also sees the COM port but when I connect it the message “The machine is not ready” comes out.

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## [Help with Cura start gcode/purge line?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-with-cura-start-gcode-purge-line/36266)

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**Author:** [@Rwide](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Rwide)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [July 9, 2024, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-with-cura-start-gcode-purge-line/36266 "2024-07-09T15:18:48Z")

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I’ve decided to go back to Cura as my main slicer since they have fixed the (not)random z.seam function, wich was the reason I abbandoned Cura years ago. Anyways. I would like cura to print 1 or 2 purge lines depending …

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## [Trying to print a pattern to check bed leveling](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/trying-to-print-a-pattern-to-check-bed-leveling/36261)

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**Author:** [@ad1959](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/ad1959)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 8, 2024, 4:15pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/trying-to-print-a-pattern-to-check-bed-leveling/36261 "2024-07-08T16:15:13Z")

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Trying to print calibration pattern 300x200mm. .16mm high Generate gcode button grayed out. Also reduced the file to be 290x180mm same result. Does anyone know why? and how to do it?

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## [Potential fix for J1 clicking and clogging](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/potential-fix-for-j1-clicking-and-clogging/29150)

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**Author:** [@nnowak](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/nnowak)\
**Replies:** 51\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2024, 1:40pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/potential-fix-for-j1-clicking-and-clogging/29150 "2024-06-17T13:40:31Z")

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Like others, I have run into issues with the hotend getting clogged and the extruder clicking. Most recently, the problem occurred when running Matterhackers Quantum PLA, which is a dual color silk filament. Out of cur…

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## [Firmware request - Add support to connect to the WiFi network having a SSID](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-add-support-to-connect-to-the-wifi-network-having-a-ssid/36086)

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**Author:** [@Oleksandr](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Oleksandr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 9, 2024, 1:08pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/firmware-request-add-support-to-connect-to-the-wifi-network-having-a-ssid/36086 "2024-06-09T13:08:41Z")

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Now it is possible to connect to WiFi by selecting one from the discovered network list only. Firmware version 2.7.2. What is about to connect using SSID and other credentials?

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## [Hairspray for the win!](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hairspray-for-the-win/36034)

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**Author:** [@MarkA121](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkA121)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/hairspray-for-the-win/36034 "2024-06-03T22:12:54Z")

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I have been learning the ins and outs of my new J1s. After first setting it up, it printed the PLA calibration prints beautifully. However, as I transitioned to my “real” projects, various problems have surfaced, and I…

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## [Snapmaker J1 Linear Advance results stopping prints](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-linear-advance-results-stopping-prints/36035)

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**Author:** [@Cigaroid](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Cigaroid)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/snapmaker-j1-linear-advance-results-stopping-prints/36035 "2024-06-03T16:00:26Z")

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German: Hallo, da ich hauptsächlich mit TPU drucke, habe ich mich heute mit der Einstellung des Linear Advance Werts beschäftigt und nun einen Wert von k=0.4 eingestellt. Das Problem dabei ist, dass der Drucker nun des…

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## [J1 and the Simplify3d wifi connection](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-and-the-simplify3d-wifi-connection/31379)

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**Author:** [@chappyviaf](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/chappyviaf)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 2, 2024, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1-and-the-simplify3d-wifi-connection/31379 "2024-06-02T20:28:24Z")

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Hi gays, Seeing the recent Simplify3d upgrade to version 5.1 I tried to connect the J1 via my wifi network to avoid creating the gcode and sending it to the J1 via Luban…but when Simplify3d did the search, both in autom…

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## [Does "Build Plate Thickness" setting actually do anything?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/does-build-plate-thickness-setting-actually-do-anything/35971)

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**Author:** [@MarkA121](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkA121)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/does-build-plate-thickness-setting-actually-do-anything/35971 "2024-05-31T16:14:52Z")

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I have been experimenting with my new J1s, printing with ABS and HIPS. After initial success printing PLA on the textured side, I have flipped the build plate over, and am now printing with ABS on the smooth glass, with…

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## [Is there a way to get the gcode for the calibration models from J1s?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-the-gcode-for-the-calibration-models-from-j1s/35973)

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**Author:** [@MarkA121](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkA121)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/is-there-a-way-to-get-the-gcode-for-the-calibration-models-from-j1s/35973 "2024-05-28T04:16:31Z")

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I am tuning my new J1s for use with ABS and HIPS. After doing the calibration steps, I would like to print the calibration test print with ABS and HIPS, instead of two colors of PLA. I have not found a way to get the g…

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## [J1S Wizard Issues](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-wizard-issues/35513)

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**Author:** [@Corrywl](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Corrywl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/j1s-wizard-issues/35513 "2024-05-27T14:47:58Z")

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Help I unboxed and followed the instructions. When I go to run the wizard it moves the axis to the front, makes a horrible sound as it tries to keep going forward and then the screen says moving and hangs there with the…

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## [What's your experience with the new hotends?](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/whats-your-experience-with-the-new-hotends/35960)

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**Author:** [@Jade](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Jade)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/whats-your-experience-with-the-new-hotends/35960 "2024-05-27T04:06:23Z")

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Hello! We want to gather feedback from users who have received and used the J1/J1s new hotends. Your input is crucial to us. We genuinely appreciate your effort in providing us with your honest feedback. Kindly click on…

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## [Can't use copy mode M605 S2 via back USB port](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cant-use-copy-mode-m605-s2-via-back-usb-port/31630)

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**Author:** [@TylonHh](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/TylonHh)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/cant-use-copy-mode-m605-s2-via-back-usb-port/31630 "2024-05-23T16:58:50Z")

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Hey there, I connected my J1 via a Raspberry on the back USB print to print via OctoPrint. It works pretty well so far, except I can’t print in copy mode. These are the very first uncommented lines of gcode: M107 ;TYP…

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## [Help! Losing build volume; slicer shifting print too close to edge of the build plate](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-losing-build-volume-slicer-shifting-print-too-close-to-edge-of-the-build-plate/35883)

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**Author:** [@Andreuha](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Andreuha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 18, 2024, 3:33am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/help-losing-build-volume-slicer-shifting-print-too-close-to-edge-of-the-build-plate/35883 "2024-05-18T03:33:35Z")

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I can’t for the life of me figure out how to get the 300mm x 200mm build volume to actually align with the build plate on the printer. X/Y Calibration is done, rehoming is fine with no issues, mirror and copy-mode print…

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## [What I did to prevent the J1 extruders clogging](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/what-i-did-to-prevent-the-j1-extruders-clogging/35620)

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**Author:** [@FlashErase](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/FlashErase)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/what-i-did-to-prevent-the-j1-extruders-clogging/35620 "2024-05-17T21:53:07Z")

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Because I was afraid to rebuild the hot end that the overall length is no longer correct and special adapters are necessary, I limited myself to conversions that did not require any serious interventions in the hotends. …

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## [Printer not working for 2 color prints](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/printer-not-working-for-2-color-prints/35830)

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**Author:** [@MarkA121](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MarkA121)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/printer-not-working-for-2-color-prints/35830 "2024-05-16T16:58:17Z")

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I just bought my J1s. It prints the XY Calibration test, and the 2 color shark just fine. However, when I try to print an object, using both print heads, sliced using cura or snapmaker-luban 4.6.3, the print heads do n…

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## [Octoprint experience](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/octoprint-experience/35839)

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**Author:** [@obertini](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/obertini)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 6:10am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/octoprint-experience/35839 "2024-05-13T06:10:06Z")

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Hello Dear J1 Users, What is your experience of using Octoprint with the J1? What works What doesn’t work Recommended hardware and configuration Bugs and workarounds Looking forward to your feedback.

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## [Une chose etrange](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/une-chose-etrange/35819)

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**Author:** [@MAGNAC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/MAGNAC)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 8:00pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/une-chose-etrange/35819 "2024-05-10T20:00:41Z")

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Bonjour à tous, une chose étrange que je ne m’explique pas, pourquoi lorsque j’utilise la tête droite cette impression sera faite en 1 h 58 alors que la même impression avec la tête gauche sera, elle, faite en 2 h 31 ? A…

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