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# Stringing & Oozing Hotend

![Oozing hotend](https://1820679795-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-LXautSvCbUco5Lv7YrH%2F-MS_Nj4i8UzdC1WDx-yI%2F-MS_Ntw2vgvFpj4Xz4C9%2Fimage.png?alt=media\&token=31a6b839-b62a-48c4-b55f-2cc14d78c717)

Oozing hotends leave excess material that may collide or get deposited on the print as it progresses. Check out this article to learn more on how to combat it:

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Prusa guide to stringing and oozing
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Simplify3D guide to stringing and oozing
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