# How do I print ABS properly? **URL:** \ **Category:** Original (3-in-1)\ **Created:** [April 22, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504 "2018-04-22T02:39:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![X\_Pilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/x_pilot/32/1497_2.png) [@X\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/X_Pilot)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2018, 2:39am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/1 "2018-04-22T02:39:27Z")
How do we print with ABS? My prints keep lifting off of the build plate and I haven’t been able to produce a successful print with ABS 😕 Do you guys have any tips and recommendations? Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![rossww](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/45deac/32.png) [@rossww](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rossww)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2018, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/2 "2018-04-23T17:58:07Z")
The only semi successful print I have had was using a raft support and have a slow initial print speed, but the support shrunk inside the print causing it to wrapped and split ☹ ---
**Author:** ![X\_Pilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/x_pilot/32/1497_2.png) [@X\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/X_Pilot)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2018, 12:46am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/3 "2018-04-24T00:46:45Z")
My prints always get to about half way and then pop off the build plate. I’ve tried using hairspray and that doesn’t work either 😕 ---
**Author:** ![dickcheng](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b5ac83/32.png) [@dickcheng](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/dickcheng)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2018, 9:30am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/4 "2018-07-14T09:30:36Z")
Same as your situation, I have tried more than one day, but still cannot successfully print with ABS. Any can help? Any successful case? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![X\_Pilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/x_pilot/32/1497_2.png) [@X\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/X_Pilot)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2018, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/5 "2018-07-14T14:23:02Z")
I forgot to mention! I designed this Fan Diverter that helps print ABS. It ensures that minimal (if any) air is forced onto the build plate which is the main problem. Since you cannot turn off the fans with the Snapmaker this was the only solution (unless you want to unplug the fans). All you have to do after this is spray some hairspray onto the build plate (maybe quite a bit), set the temperature to 80 C (the build plate’s maximum) and then you should be good to go 🙂 > **[\[Snapmaker\] Fan Diverter (helps print ABS) by X\_Pilot](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2949740)** > > This design helps the Snapmaker print ABS :) > The print bed needs to be set to 80 and some hairspray or other adhesive needs to be used :) > Hope it helps! Hope this helps! -Greg ---
**Author:** ![Tone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/tone/32/1278_2.png) [@Tone](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Tone)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2018, 2:34pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/6 "2018-07-14T14:34:24Z")
I’ve “heard” that people have success when they print in a controlled temperature housing. I’m also guessing that controlled humidity (low) would help. If you live in a humid climate then the heated bed is a condensation magnet. ---
**Author:** ![X\_Pilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/x_pilot/32/1497_2.png) [@X\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/X_Pilot)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2018, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/7 "2018-07-14T14:35:29Z")
Yeah, some people have used dehumidifiers in the rooms and also had an enclosure of sorts around the printer. Seems to work well 😃 -Greg ---
**Author:** ![Tone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/tone/32/1278_2.png) [@Tone](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Tone)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/8 "2018-07-14T14:42:56Z")
YES, deflecting the cooling helps ABS. ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 4:28am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/9 "2018-08-09T04:28:48Z")
Hi @X_Pilot I printed your Fan Diverter. Great design, fits on the print head very well and stops the fan blowing across the nozzle. I have yet to buy some ABS but my ![IMG_1402](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/7/795e974a797dd7fe1acd20b1be907e5c51a5657e.jpg) ![IMG_1401](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/c/cdacd4272bdcd76185ce7eb58b6915b830a97c59.jpg)SnapMaker is ready to go! ---
**Author:** ![X\_Pilot](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/x_pilot/32/1497_2.png) [@X\_Pilot](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/X_Pilot)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/10 "2018-08-09T04:40:19Z")
I hope it works as well for you as it did for me 😃 You will need some hairspray or something to keep the ABS stuck to the build plate, but apart from that it made it much easier for me to print ABS 😃 Let me know how it goes! I was going to make another iteration that directs the air towards the nozzle. That should technically help PLA and overhangs, but I haven’t gotten around to trying it yet. Also, what filament is that? It looks really nice! -Greg ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2018, 4:51am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/11 "2018-08-09T04:51:00Z")
Thanks Greg. That’s a good idea to design it to blow across the nozzle. What CAD software did you use? The filament is eSun PETG. That’s actually a rough print. When it’s printing well it’s almost indistinguishable from a molded part (keeping in mind that I have old eyes!). The yellow is a great colour too. I have noted that some colours of the eSun PETG are harder to print than others, but the black and the yellow are the best so far. Just thinking, the bracket you have designed could be a good basis for the design of a universal mount for things to attach to the print head. ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 12:47am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/12 "2018-08-17T00:47:33Z")
Shout out to @Tone here. His heat shroud design is great. Here on Thingiverse: [https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3024111](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3024111) . I’ve printed and am using his first version. Seems to be working very well. It’s a bit weird not being able to see the nozzle though 🙂 ![IMG_1699](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/4/42cc028436643eaf2032512336a8db266fe07739.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![Tone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/tone/32/1278_2.png) [@Tone](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Tone)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 12:54am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/13 "2018-08-17T00:54:35Z")
The next version has better visibility. ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/14 "2018-08-17T02:34:32Z")
Printing it now in PETG. Your new shroud means I can actually get PETG to bridge ![IMG_3855](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/5/565f881f0154f77fff539074c61606f1328e776f.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 6:48am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/15 "2018-08-17T06:48:17Z")
@Tone, I’ve mounted the version 2 shroud. On home it’s hitting the build plate. You might want to check the dimensions - it could be the way I’ve printed and/or mounted it. It’s interfering with the plate by only a mm or so. I’m investigating and I’ll let you know if I find the cause. ![IMG_2646](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/3/3588c24d2153df9ebaa6a277519edb3c1634ca9b.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/16 "2018-08-17T06:54:11Z")
@Tone. Here’s a few pictures of the complete installation. ![IMG_4777](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/d/df7a5157f5ef1f0c05bda852dae8748860091a62.JPG) ![IMG_4917](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/b/b8e2f2efb85ddb126b3e0349cbb522e6a118026e.JPG) ![IMG_3453](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/snapmaker/original/2X/7/7dddabf4c3496b67b9c662a5662957faa6e509ab.JPG) ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/17 "2018-08-17T06:55:01Z")
@Tone. Just a thought. I am printing direct from Simplify 3D. It could be my start-up script causing the problem. ---
**Author:** ![Tone](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/tone/32/1278_2.png) [@Tone](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/Tone)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2018, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/18 "2018-08-17T13:12:10Z")
I had the first version hit the build plate and I just clipped off the corner where it hit. I did move it back in the design. It could be that variations in machines will cause it to hit. Just clip that corner back where it hits. I’ll move it back some more in the next version. I hope your left cover is not sitting on top of the wires. Its bulging out which may be due to warping but it could also be due to it sitting on top of the wires instead of the running close to the front edge of the housing. ---
**Author:** ![rick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.snapmaker.com/rick/32/1923_2.png) [@rick](https://forum.snapmaker.com/u/rick)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2018, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.snapmaker.com/t/how-do-i-print-abs-properly/2504/19 "2018-08-18T00:57:45Z")
Great, thanks. It’s only catching by a mm or so. The left cover is not pinching the wires - they are buried deep! It’s just a bit warped because the covers while flat, are interfering with some other parts on my machine. My v1 shroud that I have refitted is working great.