Leveling The Build Plate - MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE

One of the best things you can do to keep your MakerBot Replicator 2X in top shape is to
level your build plate frequently. It never hurts to re-level, but forgetting to do so can hurt
your success rate.
Please see page 26 to learn how to level the build plate using the onboard leveling script.
To level the build plate without using the built-in script:
1. Using the LCD panel, navigate to Utilities > Home Axes.
2. Manually move the extruders to different points above the build plate. At each point,
use a piece of paper, feeler gauge, or other measuring tool to gauge the distance
between the build plate and extruder nozzles. The distance should be about 75% of
your planned layer height.
3. At each point, turn the closest leveling knob beneath the build plate to the left to raise
the build plate and to the right to lower it.
You should level your build plate regularly, especially if you notice that your extruder
nozzle is scratching the build plate, or that the first layer of an object doesn't adhere
to the plate. Each time you level, you should also make sure that your build plate is
clean: dust, scratches and oil from your hands can cause some of the same problems
as a plate that's too far from the extruder.
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