Hi, just making this thread to collate all the info I have whilst trying to get help. I've added some photos of examples of issues
#Creality K5 max Bed Adhesion problems
oblique scaffold
glass creek
can you send commands to your printer through a console
oblique scaffold
How would I do that?
glass creek
is you pc connected to your printer
oblique scaffold
Yes, it is
Through orca and the creality cloud app, I don't know how I would do it otherwise
glass creek
ok do a g23
G28
not g23
then move the head to the center of the printer
using G1 x100 y100
once you have done that do a G1 Z0 and see how close the nozzel id to the bed , can you slide a piece of paper between the nozzel tip and the bed
you may beable to do this from the screen on the printer if you have one
oblique scaffold
Yea, I've had to do it that way as I couldn't find a command panel other than in the device tab
A piece of paper does fit underneath the nozzle
I'm able to get the piece of paper folded about 4 times underneath the nozzle
5 pieces is when i start to hear the nozzle scrape on the paper
glass creek
I'm able to get the piece of paper folded about 4 times underneath the nozzle
your z offset is way off for some reason , has there been any other changes
oblique scaffold
All I can think of is the weather and I carried out a service the other day, but all I did was clean away all the debris that had collected up underneath and cleaned the axles and bearings to apply new grease, I use white lithium grease
glass creek
it may be it has just gone back together differently
reset your z offeset , you havnt used a new printer profile that has an offset in it here
oblique scaffold
I dont think I've ever changed my offset
glass creek
what z probe do you have
oblique scaffold
I dont have one
glass creek
do you use bed leveling screws
oblique scaffold
I dont think my printer has anything to manually level the bed
glass creek
you will need to find out how to set your z offset
dont know if this applies to your printer
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Initial Setup: Clean the nozzle and ensure the bed is physically level.
Home & Position: Auto-home the printer (
).
Adjust Offset: Go to the configuration menu and select "Probe Z Offset" or a similar Z-offset setting.
Paper Test: Use the Z-axis adjustment (usually
or
mm increments) to lower the nozzle. The goal is to have slight resistance when moving a piece of paper between the nozzle and the bed.
Save Settings: Crucial Step: Select "Store Settings" or "Save Settings" to save to EEPROM (M500 command) so the printer remembers the new offset.
Manual Alternative: The physical Z-limit switch at the back of the printer can also be adjusted.
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Important Tips:
Negative vs. Positive: A more negative number (e.g.,
to
) brings the nozzle closer to the bed.
First Layer Check: If the first layer does not stick or is too thin, adjust the "Babystep Z" during the first few seconds of a print.
Re-save: If you run an auto-leveling (ABL) sequence, you may need to re-verify or re-save your Z-offset.
oblique scaffold
Right ok, thank you, I'll have to give that a look
glass creek
its always usefull to know how to do it too, incase you change your nozzel
oblique scaffold
Yea, I might also check if it's a partial nozzle clog
glass creek
your nozzel is way to far from the bed 😁