Bed Leveling

Leveling the bed of a 3D printer is an essential step to ensure proper adhesion and accurate printing. Even with Auto Bed Leveling, it is the most essential and primary step in ensuring a good printer.

Here's a guide on how to level a 3D printer bed using the paper method:

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Home the Printer: Start by homing the printer, which will position the nozzle at its starting point.

 

Caution: Printers with BL Touch or Self-leveling
Preset the Z to 0.0 when doing this method before disabling the motors

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Move the Nozzle: Manually move the print head to each corner of the bed using the printer's control panel or software. Ensure that the nozzle is positioned directly above the corner. Place a Sheet of Paper: Take a sheet of standard printer paper or a thin gauge feeler gauge. Slide it under the nozzle while adjusting the bed height. The paper should have a slight resistance when moving under the nozzle. 

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Check the Center: After leveling the corners, check the center of the bed by sliding the paper under the nozzle at the center point. It should have a similar resistance as at the corners. If necessary, adjust the bed height in the center.

 Leveling the bed is an iterative process that may require adjustments over time as the printer settles or when switching print surfaces. Regularly check 


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Created 18 October 2023 00:13:53 by Ian G
Updated 18 October 2023 00:35:12 by Ian G