3D Universe Presents: The Unofficial FlashForge Creator X Manual
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If your platform is too low, your prints might not stick to the surface. If it's too high, the nozzles
could tear the Kapton tape on the platform surface. If you're having trouble, or if you just need
to level your platform again, you can always get back to the leveling script in the menu by going
to
Utilities -‐> Level Build Plate
.
Advanced Leveling
The basic leveling process is good for getting the bed level enough for most purposes. But if you
still have issues with first layer adhesion, you may want to try the following more advanced
leveling technique:
1.
Download object #355893 from Thingiverse:
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:355893
2.
Use your favorite slicing software to prepare this object to print, using 0.2mm layer
height.
3.
Start the print job.
4.
While the print job is running
, carefully make slight adjustments to each of the three
adjustment knobs until the extruded filament is the proper thickness all the way around
the build plate.
a.
When properly leveled, the filament should be flattened into the build plate,
such that the top of the filament has a flat, smooth surface (not rounded).
b.
If the filament is not flattened into the build plate, raise the build plate.
c.
If the filament is being pressed down too much, so that it does not extrude
evenly in places, or if you hear a clicking sound from the extruder, lower the
build plate.
5.
Repeat the print job as needed, clearing off the build plate each time, until you achieve
the desired results.
