Solved Want a cleaner print

The prints turn out just great, I'm just wondering if there is something I can do to clean them up even more. As the design get's larger, the exterior shows the filament lines as it builds a new layer. Is there some sort of configuration I can make, or do I just have to sand down the finished print a bit?

From the picture you can see the filament lines as it adds a new layer, also, the underside of the chin looks a bit of a mess, any tips to make this look any better would be great.

 

Looks like you need a support under that chin - did you use one?

 

Mind you I an new, this was maybe my 4th or maybe 5th print aside from the standard "cubes" Everything turns out just fine, I didn't think about support, than again, I'm not sure how to apply a support for that, at least not yet. This print was a download from "thingiverse.com" so all I had were .stl files.

I'm guessing that in order to be able to add the support I'll have to physically do that, or am I wrong is there another way?

But my bigger question still lies with the actual layer lines that present as the printer adds a new layer, what is the solution to minimizing or getting rid of those layer lines completely.

Thank you both for the suggestion about the support.

 

It's a setting. Some slicers list it under skirts and supports. You just X the block. Frank

 

NOTE: In Cura slicer, there is a setting for putting a space between the support and the print. The support is only needed if the print sags. This space makes it easy to remove the support material. If you check support everywhere, it puts it in the internal area voids. This can be hard to remove. usually that support material is left in place. Frank

 

I'm using Slic3r and it makes really decent and easily removable support material. I do not recommend using the pillars, instead use the rectilinear type.