Has your nozzle ever dragged across the top surface of your 3d printed part and given you those little valleys? This is often due to a simple but common problem: a poorly leveled bed.
By leveling your bed correctly, you will not only save time and money on wasted filament and failed prints, but also improve the quality and accuracy of your prints. You will be able to print smoother surfaces, sharper details, and more complex shapes without any hassle.
To level your bed properly, you will need a sheet of paper, a ruler, and a screwdriver. Follow these simple steps to get started:
- Turn on your 3D printer and heat up the bed and the nozzle to the temperature you normally use for printing.
- Place the sheet of paper on one corner of the bed and move the nozzle over it.
- Adjust the height of the bed using the screwdriver until you feel a slight resistance when you slide the paper under the nozzle. If your bed is leveled with thumbscrews, obviously use those instead.
- Repeat this process for the other three corners of the bed, making sure that the paper has the same resistance at each point.
- Check the levelness of the bed by moving the nozzle across the entire surface and sliding the paper under it. If you feel any difference in resistance, adjust the corresponding corner until it is even.
- Measure the distance between the nozzle and the bed using the ruler. It should be around 0.1 mm for most printers and filaments. If it is too high or too low, adjust the height of the entire bed using the screws on the sides or front of the printer.
- Once you have leveled your bed properly, you are ready to print. Enjoy your flawless prints!