Easy 10-20 min PLAPETGABSASA

Elephant's Foot

The bottom layers spread outward, making the base wider than the rest of the part.

Elephant's Foot example 1
Elephant's Foot example 2
Elephant's Foot example 3

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Likely causes

First layer is too squished
Raise Z offset slightly so the first layer is bonded but not crushed outward.
Bed temperature is too high
Lower bed temperature by 5-10 C after confirming adhesion is still reliable.
Bottom layers stay soft too long
Increase early cooling for PLA or use elephant foot compensation in the slicer.

Recommended settings by material

MaterialNozzleBedFan
PLA 195-210 C50-60 C80-100%
PETG 230-245 C70-80 C30-60%
TPU 220-235 C40-50 C30-50%
ABS 240-260 C95-110 C0-30%
ASA 240-260 C95-110 C0-30%

Prevention tips

Change one setting at a time and reprint a small test piece.

Keep filament dry and store open spools in sealed bags or dry boxes.

Clean the build plate regularly and verify the correct slicer profile before long prints.

Related problems

StringingWarpingFirst Layer Not Sticking

Last reviewed Jun 15, 2026. Troubleshooting content is for reference only.