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Creality · FDM 3D Printers
SD Card Read Failure During Print
Quick Answer
Error code SD_ERROR on your Creality FDM 3D Printers means: SD Card Read Failure During Print. This is usually fixable — see the step-by-step guide below.
Affected Models
Applies to all models
CR-10 SECR-10 Smart ProEnder-3 S1 ProEnder-3 V3Ender-3 V3 SEEnder-5 S1K1K1 Max
Likely Causes
  1. SD card has bad sectors or corrupted filesystem
  2. SD card contact pins in the reader are dirty or bent
  3. G-code file is corrupted or contains invalid commands
  4. SD card speed class is too slow for high-speed printing
How to Fix It
1
Remove the SD card and reinsert it firmly into the slot
2
Try formatting the SD card as FAT32 with 4096 byte allocation size on a computer
3
Copy a known-good G-code file to the SD card and test
4
Clean the SD card contacts gently with isopropyl alcohol
5
Try a different SD card (Class 10 or higher, 8-32GB recommended)
Pro Tip
This is a common issue that most users can resolve without specialized tools. Try the first step before moving on to more complex solutions.
Parts You May Need
Replacement microSD card (Class 10, 16GB or 32GB)
SD card to USB adapter for computer formatting
Related Error Codes
THERMAL_RUNAWAYHEATING_FAILEDBED_THERMAL_RUNAWAYBED_HEATING_FAILEDMINTEMP
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