Leveling The Build Plate - MakerBot Replicator 2x User Manual

LEVELiNg ThE BUiLD PLATE

After the initial welcome message, the Startup Script will display the following:
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Why Leveling Is Important
• If the build plate is too far from the extruder nozzles, or if one part of the plate is farther
away from the nozzles than another part, your 3D prints might not stick to the build plate.
• If the build plate is too close to the extruder nozzles, the build plate can block the MakerBot
Filament from extruding from the nozzles. This can also scratch the build plate and tear
the kapton tape.
• Leveling your build plate often will help ensure that objects adhere well to the plate.
How to Level the Build Plate
To level the build plate, you must adjust the three knobs under the build platform.
These three knobs lower and raise the build plate.
• Tightening the knobs [turning them to the right] moves the build plate away from the
extruder nozzles.
• Loosening the knobs [turning them to the left] moves the build plate closer to the
extruder nozzles.
• The distance between the extruder nozzles and the build plate should be about the
thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your MakerBot Replicator 2X.
NOTE: To view a video of the build plate leveling process, go to the MakerBot Replicator 2X video page at
makerbot.com/support/replicator2x/videos.
22 C STARTUP PROCESS: LEVELING, LOADING, TESTING