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much, since it is typically kept at a fairly constant temperature. Because of this
fact, the plastic will tend to separate from the build platform as it cools. This is an
important fact to keep in mind as you print your first layer. If you notice that the
layer seems to stick initially, but later separates from the print bed as it cools, it
is possible that your temperature and cooling settings are to blame.
In order to print high-temperature materials like ABS, Anet3D printer includes
a heated bed to help combat these problems. If the bed it heated to maintain a
temperature of 70-100℃ for the entire print, it will keep the first layer warm so that
it does not shrink. As a general starting point, PLA tends to adhere well to a bed
that is heated to 40-6℃, while ABS generally works better if the bed is heated to
70-100℃. You can adjust these settings by the control panel. The specific setting
process: Press the knob to enter the menu, and go to the Control tab, confirm,
then go to the Bed tab, confirm, then turn the knob to adjust the temperature.
You may also want to try disabling that cooling fan for the first few layers of your
printer so that the initial layers do not cool down too quickly. You can
read “Cura Tutorial” to learn how to resolve this issue.
If you are using ABS plastic, it is common to disable the cooling fan for the
entire print. If you are working in a breezy environment, you may also want to try
to insulate your printer to keep the wind away from your part.
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