3D Universe Presents: The Unofficial FlashForge Creator X Manual
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Leveling the Build Plate
Basic Leveling
First, make sure you’ve completed all the steps in the Unboxing and Initial Hardware Setup
sections:
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The voltage selector on the power supply should be set properly (115V or 230V)
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Your Dual Extruder Assembly should be bolted firmly in place
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Your filament guide tubes should be connected
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Your spools of filament should be mounted on the spool holders
Once all these have been completed, you can plug in your power supply, and then flip on the
power switch on the back of your Creator X.
Once the LCD display shows the main menu, go to
Utilities-‐>Level Build Plate
Pay close attention: leveling your platform is very
important to print quality! Here’s the first screen:
Actually, the Creator X has only three knobs on
the bottom of the platform, just inside the plastic
arms that hold it up. Your Creator X has been
leveled perfectly before leaving the factory.
However, it may become unleveled during
shipping. Please do level the build plate again
before starting a print.
At each stage of the script, your Creator X will ask
you to test the platform height by sliding a piece
of paper between the platform and nozzle.
Use a sheet of paper to test the platform height at each step of the process. If the sheet can
move back and forth freely underneath the nozzle, your platform is too low; if it tears or leaves
visible marks on the paper, your platform is too high; if it can slide around a little bit with some
resistance, you’re ready to go.
