Leveling The Build Plate - MakerBot Replicator 2 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 platform is too far from the extruder nozzle, or if one part of the plate is farther
away from the nozzle than another part, your builds might not stick to the build plate.
• If the build platform is too close to the extruder nozzle, the build plate can block the MakerBot
PLA Filament from extruding from the nozzle. This can also scratch the build plate.
• 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 nozzle.
• Loosening the knobs [turning them to the left] moves the build plate closer to the
extruder nozzle.
• The distance between the extruder nozzle and the build plate should be about the
thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your MakerBot Replicator 2.
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