04.2 Plate leveling
Plate leveling is one of the most important processes in 3D printing. By making sure the
printing platform is leveled, you are ensuring that the entire surface of the plate is at the
ideal distance to the nozzle.
We advise the operator to level the plate regularly. This is crucial for the rst layer of the
printed object to have optimal adhesion to the printing plate and to ensure that the print is
successful.
1. Press the selection button once, rotate until Level Plate is selected and press it again.
2. If you notice that the tip of the nozzle has solid lament residue, the user must select
Yes when the machine suggests cleaning the nozzle before starting the plate leveling. (For
Cleaning the Nozzle see page 21.)
3. If you choose to clean the nozzle, wait while the Hot End reaches the required temperature.
After the cleaning is complete press the button to start the plate leveling, but wait until
the hotend reaches a safe handling temperature (<50°C) before proceeding to the next step.
4. Place a contact card or a paper with similar thickness between the nozzle and the plate.
Adjust the plate screw adjacent to the nozzle until you feel a slight friction when sliding
the card or paper between the two components. Press the button to continue.
5. Repeat the previous step for the second point.
6. Repeat the previous step for the third point.
7. In the last step, the nozzle moves to the center of the plate and the user must place the
contact card between these components again and ensure that the friction when sliding
the carton is as close as possible to that of the previous steps. Press the button to end this
process.
Illustrated steps in the next page
Note: If you nd that the friction of the card sliding between the nozzle and the plate is different in
some location, the user must re-level the plate.
Extra: To see the plate leveling process in video format go to the Blocks channel on YouTube or follow
the direct link below.
Blocks Zero – Level Plate: https://youtu.be/u2eWSihBE6w
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