Oozing Oozing is the unwanted extrusion of filament during non-print moves, resulting in stringing or blobs on the printed model. It is caused by improper retraction settings, nozzle temperature, or filament viscosity. Calibrating retraction distance, speed, and temperature minimizes oozing. Direct drive extruders require less retraction than Bowden setups. Advanced slicing software includes anti-oozing features like coasting, wipe, and retraction optimization. Proper oozing control improves surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and overall print quality. |