Guild Compass is a starting point, not a guaranteed fix. Like a real compass, it points you in the right direction — it can't take you all the way there.
It's built on the most common causes of common problems. Try one suggestion at a time, see what changes, and work from there.
This tool does not replace your printer's manual or filament specs.
Print ProfileStep 1 of 4
What do you need help with?
Pick a door — you can always come back here.
Error Code Lookup
Which brand is your printer?
Select your printer brand and then type in the error code showing on your screen.
Error Code Lookup
What error code do you see?
Type your error code or a keyword from the error message. Suggestions appear as you type.
Glossary
Look up a term
Feedback
Found an issue?
Spotted something wrong, missing, or confusing? Fill out the form below and we'll look into it.
Slicer Settings
Look up a setting
Search the slicer settings only. Tap one to see what it does and what happens when you change it.
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Find the Fix Faster
Guild Compass works like Chris diagnoses problems — by gathering clues first, then narrowing suspects. Tell it about your print setup and it'll point you to the most likely cause with one clear thing to try first.
📋Print profile intake
🎯Ranked suspects
🛑What NOT to change
Step 1 — Print Profile
Tell us about your print
This context eliminates entire categories of problems before troubleshooting begins. Answer what you know — skip what you don't.
Printer Motion System
Enclosure
Print Type
Extruder Configuration
Filament Type
Has this filament been dried recently?
Nozzle Size
Layer Height optional
Temperatures & Speed optional
Cooling Fan
Build Plate Surface
Supports
Adhesion Helper
Slicer
What changed since your last successful print?
Is your printer firmware up to date?
Is your slicer up to date?
How are you sending prints to your printer?
How long have you been 3D printing?
Step 2 — Symptoms
What are you seeing?
Pick 1 or 2. Multiple symptoms together help narrow the cause significantly.
💡 "Stringing" + "Rough surface" together point strongly toward wet filament or temperature. Two symptoms are more useful than one.
When does it happen?
How many times has this happened?
Have you tried reprinting it?
Step 3 — Clues
A few more clues
Answer what you can. These details sharpen the diagnosis.
Your Diagnosis
Most Likely Causes
Based on your print profile and symptoms.
🏕️Ask the Guild
Still stuck? Build a ready-to-paste Guild post with your compass results included.
Ask the Guild
Describe what's going wrong in your own words. This will appear at the top of your Guild post, followed by your full compass results.
Ready to Post
Your description and compass results are combined below. Copy and paste into a new Guild post.