# Extruder stops working mid-print

**URL:** <https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/extruder-stops-working-mid-print/10188>\
**Category:** Sovol Zero\
**Tags:** advice\
**Created:** [July 6, 2026, 3:24pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/extruder-stops-working-mid-print/10188 "2026-07-06T15:24:29Z")\
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**Author:** ![Lion](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.sovol3d.com/lion/32/5586_2.png) [@Lion](https://forum.sovol3d.com/u/Lion)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/extruder-stops-working-mid-print/10188/7 "2026-07-06T17:17:09Z")

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> [@Sovol Zero – under-extrusion caused by worn extruder gear (Solution update - loose pin)? Need advice on replacement](https://forum.sovol3d.com/t/sovol-zero-under-extrusion-caused-by-worn-extruder-gear-solution-update-loose-pin-need-advice-on-replacement/9679):
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> Hi everyone, My Sovol Zero recently started printing very inconsistently. I’m getting clear under-extrusion — layers are thin, gaps appear, and prints fail. Here’s what I’ve already tried: different filaments nozzle replacement calibration and cleaning checking the filament path The problem remains. After opening the extruder, I noticed that the drive gear looks worn and slightly damaged. It seems to be slipping on the filament. Has anyone experienced this on the Sovol Zero? I…

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