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The build plate is the base on which your prints will form. In order to ensure that your prints
always stick to the plate, it must be a set distance from the nozzle of the MakerBot Replicator
Smart Extruder. The MakerBot Replicator will guide you through making sure your build plate
is at the right distance from the extruder.
During the leveling process:
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• Turn the front leveling knob to change the angle of the build plate from front to back.
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• Turn the right leveling knob to change the angle of the build plate from side to side.
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• When directed, turn the leveling knobs slowly until a light appears on the extruder.
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• Press the control panel dial to move to the next step of the leveling process.
The extruder will move to different points around the build plate to make sure the plate is at
the appropriate distance from the Smart Extruder nozzle. Turn the leveling knobs according
to the instructions that appear on the LCD screen.
first stEps
LEVEL thE buiLd pLatE
note:
You can access the leveling process at any time by choosing the
utilities
menu on
the control panel’s home screen and then selecting
Level build plate
.
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Right
leveling
knob
Front leveling knob
