Issue calibrating first layer height
I just assembled my printer as carefully as I could. I was impressed with the thoughtfulness of the design and how easy it was to come together. I have performed the calibration and first layer height adjustment. This is as good as I can get the printout. Any lower, and I get more of the small globs in the line, and any higher and the line gets thin. Any suggestions on how to correct this issue?
Thanks,
Michael
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
I found a great video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=13&v=EWY1-wliHZc&feature=emb_logo) that indicates that this is because I am too low. I will raise and try again.
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
In the settings of the printer, use 7x7 calibration.
In your picture i would say it is to low, adjust with little steps higher.
Try different filament.
Higher temperature extruder, if you move the calibration higher.
If you have a partial clog the line could become to small, move extruder to a high point, extrude filament, see if it is to thin,
and do a few remove filament or a cold pull(search how to do the last one).
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
@peter-m26
Thank you for your reply. This is using the silver pla that comes with the printer. I will clean the extruded and try again with a higher z. I will also switch to 7x7 calibration.
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
After adjusting the calibration to 7x7 and changing the sheet type to Textured1 in hardware settings, I have a good looking first layer print!
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Unfortunately, when I start the Prusa Logo print from the sd card, the first layer detaches from the left corner and goes crazy:
I had cleaned the plate with isopropyl alcohol. At this point, I'm assuming this is something too tight in my print head. I have tried many prints, and it always fails in the left corner.
Any thoughts?
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
Clean bed with dish soap, a few times, dry plate, and print again.
Your first layer looks to high.
Cleaning bed and first layer is very important.
RE: Issue calibrating first layer height
How to do a first layer,