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Operating the 3DP Workbench
Tools Required
• Metric Allen Wrench
or Hex Key Set
Socket Head Screw
for raising and
lowering the print bed.
Button Head Screw
for locking the print
bed into a set position.
Link to Article: The Importance of a Level
Print Bed on a 3D Printer
Leveling the Bed
Why is Leveling Important?
A level print bed is critical
to overall print quality–especially for consistent first-layer
adhesion.
• If one section of the print bed is lower than another, the
first layer might not adhere properly.
• If one section of the print bed is higher than another, the
glass might block the filament from flowing freely from
the nozzle. This may cause damage to the glass and/or
the extruder.
How to Level the Print bed
1. Use the recommended print settings found on
page 21
and the provided file to process, slice, export gcode,
and print the provided file: Bed-level-test.stl.
Monitor the print. As the filament is printed, raise or
lower each section of the print bed where the filament
bead is not consistent, until a consistent bead is
produced.
2. There are eight locations for leveling the bed, each
with a Socket Head Screw for raising and lowing the
print bed, and a Button Head Screw for locking the
position.
a. Loosen the Button Head Screw (but do not remove).
b. Turn the Socket Head Screw clockwise to raise the
print bed, counter-clockwise to lower the bed.
c. Tighten the Button Head Screw to lock the leveled
position of the bed.
3. The center of the bed is adjusted using the dial located
on the rear of the printer.
Caution!
Do not over-adjust. Over-adjustment can break
the glass. 3DP recommends the use of a dial
indicator for precise measurement.
Download Bed-level-test.stl
Link to Video: How to Level the Build Area
Rear View of Printer
Bed Center
for leveling adjustment
