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miles-h2
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Prints will not stick to the steel bed

I have tried alcohol, acetone, and glue stick, I went in and set first layer to .1 from the default .2. Nothing is working. Any help appreciated. miles

 

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:35 pm
toaf
 toaf
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RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

what is your live Z at?

I use just plain soap and water in a sink to clean the bed.  dawn woks great.'

but if glue stick isn't working im guessing your  live Z is off

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:39 pm
miles-h2
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

I think the last was 1.54. I tried setting the Z on the fly but it did not seem to help.

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:42 pm
toaf
 toaf
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RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

 does the Z test work?

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:43 pm
miles-h2
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

Just checked and it showed-1.122

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:45 pm
toaf
 toaf
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RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

sounds in a normal spot. has it ever worked?

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:46 pm
miles-h2
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

Did a first layer adjustment and it seems to be working so far 

Posted : 25/05/2019 2:58 pm
toaf
 toaf
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RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

if the first layer is sticking, maybe it does need the soap and water wash.  I use a new paper towel each time. and I  have to clean it every 5-10 prints.

I have a Prusa,therefore I research.

Posted : 25/05/2019 3:00 pm
miles-h2
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Topic starter answered:
RE: Prints will not stick to the steel bed

All is well that ends well. After doing a second first level adjustment the printer is back to being the best ever!

My Prusa i3 MK3s has worked perfectly from the time I built it, but for some reason the latest Flash upgrade left me with heights that were not working. No problem, a little adjustment and we are back to normal.

Thanks to all who helped, it is always appropriated.

Miles

Posted : 25/05/2019 6:03 pm
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