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infinitemachinery
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Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

Disclaimer: New to all this 3D printing stuff

I bought a Prusa textured sheet, thinking that it might improve my printing. I mounted it and started the first layer calibration and the last little square that get printed is just terrible - not sticking to the sheet and just a mess. I tried lowering the Z height but that did not seem to help. Is there some preparation I need to do to the textured sheet before use?

Respondido : 28/01/2022 12:49 am
Bob
 Bob
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RE: Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

The textured sheet is much thinner than the smooth sheet.  On my I3 I had to lower my z-offset -0.300 to get a good first layer.  Run the first layer calibration and post a photo of it here.

 

Cheers

-Bob

Prusa I3 Mk2 kit upgraded to Mk2.5s, Ender3 with many mods, Prusa Mini kit with Bondtech heat break, Prusa I3 Mk3s+ kit

Respondido : 28/01/2022 1:16 am
Michaël Fortin
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The textured sheet is much thinner than the PEI one, so you must probably go even lower to get a proper squish. I'd bet that's the issue even if you already tried a lower Z. On my MINI with the stock PINDA height the ideal Z was almost -2.0. Other than that just ensure the sheet is not greasy by cleaning it with isopropyl alcohol once in a while.

Respondido : 28/01/2022 1:18 am
Chris Laudermilk
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RE: Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

Just repeating what was said. The textured sheet is thinner, you will need to go lower. Perhaps try this calibration file to give more time to get live z set: https://www.prusaprinters.org/prints/20306-first-layer-calibration

Mini+ (kit) - Revo Micro | Antler Cooling | WiFi (4.4.0RC1)

Respondido : 28/01/2022 3:37 pm
jsw
 jsw
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RE: Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

I've found that the textured sheet works best when the Z is 'tuned' just to the point that, when a test square is viewed from the bottom, the 'brush strokes' of the extrusion lines just blend in to the pattern of the sheet.

Yes, the Z for the textured sheet will be a LOT lower than for the smooth one.

Respondido : 28/01/2022 4:35 pm
infinitemachinery
(@infinitemachinery)
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

I downloaded the calibration file but its settings are for the MK3S. Can I just change the printer to the Mini+ ?

Respondido : 28/01/2022 9:38 pm
Chris Laudermilk
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RE: Textured sheet - 1st layer not sticking

Yes, just switch to the Mini. It worked fine on mine. The main thing is it's a single layer 3x3 inch square; that give you 13 minutes to fiddle with the z height.

Mini+ (kit) - Revo Micro | Antler Cooling | WiFi (4.4.0RC1)

Respondido : 29/01/2022 4:05 pm
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