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Z- axis Calibration
Z-axis calibration is essential for every 3D printer. Run this test to make sure that the
building plate is leveled to the LCD screen. This is to ensure that models and prints
will adhere to the building plate.
SONIC MEGA 8K
Step 1: Remove the Resin Vat
Make sure to remove any objects present on the machine's platform.
Step 2: Remove the Building Plate Handles
Use an Allen wrench to unscrew the building plate handles. Then remove the handles.
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Summary of Contents for Phrozen Sonic Mega 8K
- Page 1 LCD screen. This is to ensure that models and prints will adhere to the building plate. SONIC MEGA 8K Step 1: Remove the Resin Vat Make sure to remove any objects present on the machine's platform.
- Page 2 Step 3: Install the Building Plate Attach the building plate to the printer and align it with the pins. Then screw and tighten the building plate. *Note: Please ensure that the building plate is not able to shift after tightening. Step 4: Slightly Loosen the Screws on the Building Plate Slightly loosen the four larger screws and four smaller screws on the building plate.
- Page 3 Step 5: Loosen the Smaller Screws on the Building Plate Use an Allen wrench to loosen the four smaller screws on the sides of the building plate in an upwards motion and continue to do so until the screws do not protrude any more. Use one hand to push the building plate up.
- Page 4 Step 6: Perform the Calibration Test with an A4 Paper Please prepare an A4 paper and then split the A4 paper in half. Place it on the LCD screen. The paper will be used for leveling the building plate.
- Page 5 Step 7: Settings On the touch panel, click on TOOLS, Z-CALIB, then click on START on your touch panel to begin the calibration process. Please wait for 1-2 minutes as the building plate extends to touch the LCD screen.
- Page 6 Step 8: Adjust the Building Plate Once the building plate has touched the LCD screen, make sure to stabilize the building plate by holding both the upper and lower platforms with your hands. After calibration, slightly tug on the paper to make sure that the friction force between all four corners are the same.
- Page 7 Step 10: Tighten the Larger Screws on the Building Plate Once you have successfully tightened all four smaller set screws, it’s time to tighten the four larger screws. We recommend tightening the screws in two rounds. First, use the long side of the Allen wrench to tighten the larger screws.
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Page 8: Step 12: You're Done
Step 11: Double-Check Z-axis Calibration After calibration is complete, the friction force between the four corners should be the same as before. Tug on all four corners of the A4 paper to check the pressure intensity. Step 12: You’re DONE! Click on the Up arrow on your touch panel to move the building plate up by 30mm.
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