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For printing it is very important that the first layer is nicely squished into the glass plate and sticks well. If the distance
between the nozzle and build plate is too big, your print will not stick properly to the glass plate. On the other hand, if
the nozzle is too close to the build plate, it can prevent the filament from extruding from the nozzle. To get the correct
distance between the build plate and the nozzle, you need to level the build plate. You must do that before using the
Ulitmaker 2+ for the first time and then periodically.
Always re-level the build plate when you notice that the plastic is not equally placed on the glass plate. After
transportation of your Ultimaker 2+, it is also advised to re-level the build plate to ensure your 3D prints stick well to
the build plate.
To level the build plate:
1. Go to “Maintenance” > “Build plate” to start the bed leveling process. (When using the Ultimaker 2+ for the first
time, you can skip this step).
2. Wait for the Ultimaker 2+ to do its homing procedure and continue when the print head is in the center at the back
of the build plate.
3. Rotate the button at the front until there is approximately 1 mm distance between the nozzle and the build plate.
Make sure that the nozzle is close to the build plate without touching it.
4. Adjust the front left and front right build plate screw to roughly level the build plate at the front side. Again there
should be a distance of approximately 1 mm between the nozzle and build plate.
5. Place the calibration card in between the nozzle and build plate.
6. Adjust the build plate screws on the front left side, front right side and the middle of the back until you feel slight
friction when moving the card.
7. Press “Continue”. The print head moves to the second point
8. Repeat step 4 “place the calibration card” and step 5 “adjust the build plate”.
9. Press “Continue” again. The print head moves to the third point.
10. Repeat step 4 “place the calibration card” and step 5 “adjust the build plate”.
Do not push on the build plate while fine-tuning with the calibration card. This will lead to inaccuracies.
BED LEVELING
