Printing Issues - MakerBot Replicator 2X User Manual

PRINTING ISSUES

Objects Do Not Stick to the Build Plate
If printed objects are not sticking to the build plate, try these solutions:
• Re-level your build plate by navigating to Utilities > Level Build Plate on the LCD
panel. Inconsistent plate height will lead to inconsistent adhesion. If any one part
of your object does not adhere well to the plate, the whole object might peel off the
plate. Try leveling the plate again using a thinner piece of paper or feeler gauge to
check the distance between the nozzle and the build plate.
• Ensure that the plate is clean. Bubbles, scratches, dust, and oil from your hands can
prevent objects from sticking to the Kapton tape. Wipe down the build plate with a
clean, lint-free cloth.
• Increase the temperature of the build plate by five degrees. You can change the
temperature of the build plate in the Advanced Options section of the Settings
dialog in MakerBot Desktop.
• If you continue to have adhesion problems, loosen each of the plate-leveling knobs
about a quarter of a turn to bring the plate slightly closer to the nozzles.
Objects Are Difficult to Remove from the Build Plate
If printed objects are difficult to remove from the build plate, try these solutions:
• Wait for the build plate to cool down. Objects will detach more easily when both the
plastic and the plate are cool.
• Use a metal craft spatula and carefully work the blade under the edge of the object.
When the blade is fully under the object, twist the handle slightly. The object should
come free.
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