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16.3
CALIBRATE THE Z-DIRECTION/ CONNECT TO PRINTER
To obtain good quality prints it is
essential
that the heated bed is
level
and that the distance between the hot-end and the bed is close enough.
The leveling was done prior to the software installation. So now it is time to calibrate the z-axis height with the z-axis limit switch vane. Make sure if
you have a shining through color printed parts for the printer to apply the tape, tipexx to the limit switch vanes.
1.
Connect to the printer. (The connect button should turn green)
Other checks to see if the printer is connected properly:
On the bottom of the repetier host program the following should be displayed
If you see
… commands waiting
, press the reset button on the side of the electronicsboard. Next to the SD card and USB connector.
2.
Go to the
manual control
tab
Now it is time to calibrate the z-height.:
When doing the following steps, hold your hands on the powercable. Plug it out if something goes wrong.
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Press the Power button. This will turn on the power circuit of the electronics board. Do the following checks to ensure you have
connected the wires correctly.
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Make sure the fan which blows air on top of the hot-end is spinning