# Sprite pro not extruding consistently - NEED HELP

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**Category:** Creality Ender 3 / 3 Pro / V2\
**Created:** [June 28, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/sprite-pro-not-extruding-consistently-need-help/10432 "2026-06-28T06:16:37Z")\
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**Author:** ![aussieinkguy](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a698b9/32.png) [@aussieinkguy](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/aussieinkguy)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/sprite-pro-not-extruding-consistently-need-help/10432/1 "2026-06-28T06:16:37Z")

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Hi All,

I have an ender 3 v2 purchased in 2020. Worked well - dozens of prints.  
Upgrades included: Capricorn PTFE tube / Marlin firmware / inverted bed (printing on glass side) / New bed springs.  
In 2024 upgraded to Sprite pro direct drive. This has worked for a couple of dozen prints, BUT now I have an issue with getting consistent extrusion.  
The filament extrudes in dashed lines (see image), which makes me think there is an issue with the gears in the extruder.

 ![IMG_6118.HEIC](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/8/8cfb4b6b1df8f58006b1b025fdf9a0b8fbd547d3.jpeg)

I tried:

- Cleaning the nozzle.
- Disassembling the direct drive and cleaning as per the Edge of Tech youtube guide :  
[(14) How To Fix A Jam on the Ender 3 S1 Pro (FULL Walkthrough) - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0goTwwAVb58)

**Error! Filename not specified.**

There was filament stuck in the nozzle, which I removed

 ![IMG_6110.HEIC](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/6/659da9e1890c07063ceda9e494f4801d19217551.jpeg)

The gears on the direct drive did not look clean, but I’m not sure how to fix this :

 ![IMG_6109.HEIC](https://storage.3dprintingspace.com/original/2X/4/4548c30bb260d93c19593f6ffcef39f1be6d5ea5.jpeg)

**Is there a way to fix this?**  
Or does Creality sell sprite pro gears as a spare part?

I checked the PTFE tube and re-installed the sprite pro.

Thinking maybe this was a _filament issue_ I grabbed a roll of PLA that had been in a filament dryer (Sunlu S1) AND also printed correctly on my Prusa Mini+ but the result is the SAME.

With stock Ender 3V2 i’ve printed : **~140 designs**

With the Sprite Pro direct drive i’ve printed : **~20 designs**

I.e. the Sprite pro hasn’t seen a lots of printing.

Please advise the steps to resolve this Sprite pro extruding issue with my Ender 3.

Printer : Ender 3 v 2  
Extruder : Sprite Pro  
Firmware : Marlin 2.0.7.2  
Slicer : PrusaSlicer 2.9.4  
Filament : PLA Polyalchemy Elixir purple (last tried).  
Nozzle : brass 0.4mm

Image of printer prior to sprite pro upgrade here:  
[Ender 3 Halo LED light XL by aussieinkguy | Download free STL model | Printables.com](https://www.printables.com/model/111311-ender-3-halo-led-light-xl)

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**Author:** ![Loosenut](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/user_avatar/3dprintingspace.com/loosenut/32/3612_2.png) [@Loosenut](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Loosenut)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2026, 7:37pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/sprite-pro-not-extruding-consistently-need-help/10432/2 "2026-06-28T19:37:47Z")

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The gears shouldn’t be worn out after that many prints. Is there a way to adjust the gear gap and pressure?

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**Author:** ![aussieinkguy](https://3dps-assets.b-cdn.net/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/a/a698b9/32.png) [@aussieinkguy](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/aussieinkguy)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/sprite-pro-not-extruding-consistently-need-help/10432/3 "2026-06-29T10:53:01Z")

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Hi Loosenut,

Thanks for the thought, a quick google brings up:

**Yes**

## **Is there any adjustment for the gears on the creality sprite pro?**

[Yes, there are adjustments for the gears on the Creality Sprite Pro. The **side adjusting screw** on the Sprite Extruder Pro allows you to adjust the clamping degree between the extrusion gear and the filament. Turning the screw clockwise tightens the grip, while turning it anticlockwise loosens it. This adjustment can help resolve extrusion issues related to filament grip. Additionally, the **E-steps value** can be adjusted to optimize the extrusion process for different filaments. It is recommended to measure the E-steps to ensure consistent extrusion results and to adjust them accordingly.](https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=b872583afa8d5e60b209885b156dc183ee148705e6b7689a2af98506e51d49e8JmltdHM9MTc4MjY5MTIwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=07bb01b7-6752-6815-0d87-1796665d692b&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly9kZXZpY2UucmVwb3J0L21hbnVhbC80MDA2MDA5&ntb=1)

I’ll give this go and update.