Monotonic Top Surface is a top infill strategy that prints neighboring lines in an orderly sequence. It often creates a more uniform visible texture and can improve the foundation for later ironing.
How do you recognize it?
- More uniform top-surface appearance
- Fewer abrupt line-order transitions on flat skins
Common causes
- Slicer path-planning strategy for top surfaces
What should you check first?
- Compare the top-surface preview with and without monotonic ordering.
- Treat it as a base-surface improvement, not as a replacement for proper ironing calibration.