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UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual
9.
The platform rests on a tripod (three
sprung screws) and in order to level it
tighten or loosen each of the three screws
until the distance between the nozzle and
the platform is equal at each corner.
10.
As the platform gets more level, increase
the table height to the nozzle, so it is easier
see the gap.
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5
a few times going in a clockwise manner. Each
time reducing the amount of turn on the screws.
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
7.0. Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
fore beginning large parts is essential to
•
Make sure the table is level!
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
•
Make sure the table is nice and t
heated after printing)
•
Keep the printer away from any breezes
•
Print hollow
- The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre,
•
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
•
Print closer to the Perfboard
•
Keep the Perfboard
suring it’s kept clean and smooth on both sides.
holes)
•
Large parts
- For large parts, ensu
•
Regularly check your platform height!
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
3D Printer User Manual v 2013.1.31
The platform rests on a tripod (three
ng screws) and in order to level it, you
each of the three screws
until the distance between the nozzle and
at each corner.
As the platform gets more level, increase
the table height to the nozzle, so it is easier
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5-9
going in a clockwise manner. Each
he amount of turn on the screws.
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
Tips & Tricks
can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
fore beginning large parts is essential to minimise this lifting.
sure the table is level!
- Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
Make sure the table is nice and toasty!
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
heated after printing) – Keep all the doors closed during printing.
Keep the printer away from any breezes
, this cools the model too.
The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping.
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
creates more support.
Print closer to the Perfboard
– Move the nozzle closer to the platform.
Perfboard smooth
- Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface a
suring it’s kept clean and smooth on both sides. (no need to remove the plastic inside the
For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty.
Regularly check your platform height!
It can change for a number of reasons, some of
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
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Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to dis-
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform be-
Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance be-
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
the less warping.
creates more support.
Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and en-
(no need to remove the plastic inside the
It can change for a number of reasons, some of
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2