Hey so I’m new to this and I was just doing my first/test print and the main problem seems to be that the print isn’t sticking to the heated bed well. If you guys could let me know how to fix this problem let me know
#Not sticking to bed
stray python
I tried the same print twice, once with the default temps shown here and the second one where I raised the temp of the bed
shy sparrow
Did you do the paper trick to get the distance from the nozzle correct?
Is your bed level?
stray python
I just used the auto leveling system
stray python
I did not do either of those
shy sparrow
I did not do either of those
For adjusting your Z-Offset
Home your Z axis
Move your Z axis in small steps down with a paper underneath till it slightly holds down the paper
This should be a NEGATIVE value
Enter that negative value into the Z-Offset
For adding G29 to your start gcode google where you can find it in your slicer and add it right after G28
stray python
So I have to add the code to the file I’m printing?
stray python
So you’re saying the auto leveling tool on my printer does not work properly?
shy sparrow
Im saying you never used it
You need the G29 command in all your gcode files you want to print.
stray python
Ok thanks. I’ll try both of these and see if that fixes the problem
dusk kettle
If it doesnt work after all that hit that bed with the good old gluestick
shy sparrow
If it doesnt work after all that hit that bed with the good old gluestick
No
You realy shouldnt need glue stick
Its just compensation for bad setup
desert cradle
Incase g29 alone is not working try adding M420 S1 below
stray python
it’s still acting weird
dusk kettle
what are you trying to print
shy sparrow
it’s still acting weird
Can you send a pic from the side? Can you fit a piece of paper under it while its printing
Might need to make the Z-Offset a bit more into the negatives
Maybe babystep the Z while printing till it sticks
(its under "tune" in the menu while its printing)
stray python
what are you trying to print
I saw it in here yesterday. I'm just doing a small test print
dusk kettle
what is your bed made of
shy sparrow
Looks like the stock sheet
dusk kettle
Looks like the stock sheet
You think its the magnetic one
stray python
Can you send a pic from the side? Can you fit a piece of paper under it while it...
When I was leveling the Z axis I made sure the nozzle was pinching the paper but not too much so it could move
shy sparrow
When I was leveling the Z axis I made sure the nozzle was pinching the paper but...
Im saying while printing
Id still try live adjusting the Z and seeing if that works
Just make sure to not get too close as then you will scratch the bed
stray python
I'll be working more on this tomorrow. I think I'm gonna try and self adjust everything
desert cradle
what printer do you have again?
stray python
what printer do you have again?
I believe it’s the Ender 3
desert cradle
the problem is there are 5 or 7 verisons
desert cradle
Ah good