Prusa i3 Mk3 - Top layer wrinkles (not on buildplate) Recently started using my kit Prusa I3 Mk3 and noticed that with large horizontal surfaces a wrinkling pattern is emerging. As you can see in the image the wrinkles seem to run parallel, the surface is 10 mm above the build plate with all bridges fully supported. Has anyone seen this before? All other areas seem to be doing well. This print uses PLA filament @ 235 °C hotend temperature and clearly shows a wrinkled pattern on the top layer ![Print showing wrinkled top layer print issue]( "Print showing wrinkled top layer print issue") * * * If it helps, I haven't changed the settings from the normal Prusa Slic3r 0.15 profile. _The problem reduced to an acceptable level by reducing the temperature to 205 °C but keeping the fan speed 100 %, I am printing PLA. I might reduce the fan speed if I feel troubled by the result._

_Waves in printed surfaces withFFF are observed at either the bottom layer (common) or the top layer (less common)._

## Waves in bottom layer

Rippling/wave generation/wrinkling is a common problem for first layer to occur and has a direct relation to the print nozzle to bed distance; a too short of a distance or over-extrusion can lead to this effect. However, this effect is less commonly observed in top layer finishes. Bottom layer waves are described in more detail in this answer.

## Waves in top layer

I have seen this defect before. It is caused by a _combination of incorrect **hotend temperature** and **print cooling fan** settings_. Please reduce the hotend temperature and reduce the fan cooling. The image below clearly shows the differences of such measures.

![Solving waves in top layer of print](