<p>I have started printing with PETG so I can create objects that won't deform if I leave them in my car.</p>

<p>My first prints look good, but have strings of material coming off the print in places.</p>

<p>What should I try to prevent that? </p>

<p>I haven't had this problem with PLA. </p>

[{'answer_id': 4628, 'author': 'ctag', 'author_id': 1050, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/1050', 'pm_score': 2, 'selected': False, 'text': "<p>I've had similar experiences switching from PLA to PETG, and haven't gotten it fully figured out yet.</p>\n\n<p>From what I know so far, to reduce petg strings:</p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Increase retraction</li>\n<li>Lower temperature</li>\n</ul>\n"}, {'answer_id': 4742, 'author': 'Kotiq', 'author_id': 8750, 'author_profile': 'https://3dprinting.stackexchange.com/users/8750', 'pm_score': 2, 'selected': False, 'text': '<p>If you are using a printer that runs Marlin, you might consider upgrading to a version with Linear Advance. Once I started using Linear Advance, I reduced the stringing of PETG. \nAlso I was able to reduce the retraction amount without reducing the quality of the prints.</p>\n'}]
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