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surgebox
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First Layer Callibration

Hi there, I assembled my Prusa i3 MK3S+ over the weekend and have not progressed past the first layer calibration. I upped the Z offset in stages and the last print was at -1.2 as per the photos (available once moderated?). I was about to run another at -1.4 but cannot print anything more than a smeared line (which is pretty hard to remove). Is this likely due to clogged nozzle (still filament being exuded at beginning of calibration/test).

Any comments about the print at -1.2 would be greatly appreciated too.

Cheers

Best Answer by Diem:

-1.2 as per the photos (available once moderated?). I was about to run another at -1.4 but cannot print anything more than a smeared line (which is pretty hard to remove). Is this likely due to clogged nozzle (still filament being exuded at beginning of calibration/test).

Your first picture isn't clear enough to judge.  The second looks close, it might usefully go a fraction lower but you will have more problems with the dirt on your print sheet. Clean it.

There are no obvious signs of clogging in your pictures.

Cheerio,

Posted : 14/02/2022 5:57 am
surgebox
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First Layer Callibration

Hmm, I couldn't add links to these images in my original post. 

Posted : 14/02/2022 8:10 am
Diem
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-1.2 as per the photos (available once moderated?). I was about to run another at -1.4 but cannot print anything more than a smeared line (which is pretty hard to remove). Is this likely due to clogged nozzle (still filament being exuded at beginning of calibration/test).

Your first picture isn't clear enough to judge.  The second looks close, it might usefully go a fraction lower but you will have more problems with the dirt on your print sheet. Clean it.

There are no obvious signs of clogging in your pictures.

Cheerio,

Posted : 14/02/2022 2:28 pm
surgebox
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Topic starter answered:
RE: First Layer Callibration

Thanks Diem. I went to -1.3 and am really happy with the results. Noted your comments regarding cleaning print sheet. 

Posted : 15/02/2022 9:01 am
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