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Ira S
(@ira-s)
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Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

I have a new MK2S that I've done less than a dozen prints on.

Today I've printed 5 of the same object. Each is printed one after the other (5 new prints), all at the same location on the bed. After printing the 5th one, I noticed that the bed was no longer flat. It appears to have a kind of imprint of the object. The nozzle definitely isn't scratching the surface and in fact the surface finish of the PEI is just fine. But if I run my finger across the surface, I can feel a slight ridge around the outline of where the object gets printed. Almost as if the area around (outside) of the object is raised.

Any ideas?

Here is a picture of the object: or ?dl=0

And a picture of the bed (hard to see the raised ridge area, but best I can get). or ?dl=0

Posted : 16/02/2018 10:35 pm
digibluh
(@digibluh)
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Re: Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

Normal, It will magically fix itself. course I try and use other parts of the bed since they don't get as much love as the middle. You could heat it up and let it sit for a bit (30 min-1 hour?) at 80-90c and should disappear.

Posted : 16/02/2018 11:10 pm
Ira S
(@ira-s)
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Topic starter answered:
Re: Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

That's reassuring, thanks.. I'm using the Slic3r PE version from Prusa to generate Gcode, but any time I try to move the item away from the center, it just snaps back.

Posted : 17/02/2018 5:09 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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Re: Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

Hi Ira,
Try un ticking
files/preferences/ autocentre

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 17/02/2018 6:50 pm
Ira S
(@ira-s)
Trusted Member
Topic starter answered:
Re: Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

Thanks, I will change that now.

Posted : 17/02/2018 6:59 pm
JoanTabb
(@joantabb)
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Re: Depression/Ridge in print bed MK2S

Glad I could help.

regards Joan

I try to make safe suggestions,You should understand the context and ensure you are happy that they are safe before attempting to apply my suggestions, what you do, is YOUR responsibility. Location Halifax UK

Posted : 18/02/2018 1:32 am
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