Calibrating The Z-Gap And Print Pad Level; Level Gap Calibration Print Overview; Printing The Level Gap Calibration File - 3D Systems CubePro 3D Printer User Manual

CALIBRATING THE Z-GAP AND PRINT PAD LEVEL

Leveling the print jet nozzles is very important to ensure quality prints especially after replacing a print jet,
an extruder assembly or the print pad.
The Print Jet Level Gap calibration files require cartridges to be installed in each cartridge bay.
NOTE: Ensure the file used matches the material type installed in cartridge bay 1. (Ex.
If cartridge bay 1 has an PLA material cartridge, print the PLA Level Gap file. If
cartridge bay 1 has PLA and cartridge bay 2 has INF, select the appropriate filename
that matches the materials you have installed.)
These files are available at www.3dsystems.com/shop/cubepro/downloads. You can download the files
here:
Calibration Files

Level Gap Calibration Print Overview

The following diagram illustrates a leveled print pad with a proper Z-Gap:
Z-Gap - The Z-Gap is the distance between the print pad and the print jet nozzles.
Print Pad Level - The Print Pad Level is a measurement to determine if the print pad is level with the print jet nozzles.

Printing the Level Gap Calibration File

NOTE: Ensure the print pad is completely clean from glue and printed parts before
beginning this procedure.
1. Download the CALIBRATION FILES
2. Navigate to the file location and copy the appropriate file to your USB mass storage device.
3. Insert the USB mass storage device into the USB host port on the printer.
4. Select PRINT.
5. Using the arrows, navigate to the Level Gap Calibration file and select PRINT.
NOTE: There are two Level Gap Calibration files as well as four Nozzle Offset
Calibration files. The two Level Gap Calibration files are print material specific. Select
the file based on the material cartridge type installed in cartridge bay 1.
and extract them to your computer's hard drive.