Pict. 5 - HeatBed MK52 base and powder coated steel sheet surface
To achieve the best adhesion on the new surface, it is important to keep the surface clean.
Cleaning the surface is very easy. The best option is
Isopropyl alcohol
available in
drugstores which is the best for ABS, PLA, and others. Except for PETG in combination with
the smooth PEI sheet, where the adhesion may be too strong, use Windex instead as it
degreases less thoroughly. Pour a little amount on an unscented paper towel and wipe the
print surface. The bed should be cleaned while cold for the best results but it can also be
cleaned when already preheated for PLA, just be careful not to touch the bed surface or the
nozzle. When cleaning at higher temperatures, the alcohol will evaporate before it can clean
anything. Alternatively, you can clean the bed with
warm water and a few drops of dish
soap
on a paper towel.
Denatured alcohol
is yet another option.
Consumable parts, such as PEI sheets (smooth, textured, satin, etc.) are not covered
by warranty as the coatings will deteriorate over time unless failure has occurred due
to a defect in materials or workmanship. Cosmetic damage, including but not limited
to scratches, dents, cracks or other cosmetic damage is also not covered by the
warranty. Only defective sheets on arrival are covered by warranty.
Calibration might be slightly different for different steel print sheets as the coating
thickness varies. It is a good practice to check the first layer and adjust accordingly
with
Live adjust Z
when switching between different types of steel sheets.
The surface does not have to be cleaned before every print! It is just important to
not
touch
the steel sheet with
your hands
or
dirty tools
.
Clean your tools with the
same solution
as you would the sheet and you will be able to start your next print
right away.
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