3D Printer Software
Retraction Distance
Retraction Distance determines how much lament is pulled out of your hot
end on travel moves and when changing direction. You will want to adjust
this depending on temperature settings and lament type. Higher thermal
retaining laments such as PLA behave better with a longer retraction
distance. We have found anywhere from 1mm to 3mm is a good starting
range.
Initial Layer Thickness
This will control how thick your rst printed layer height is printed onto the
heated bed. Having a larger initial layer height will help prevent your part
from popping o the plate. All of our standard proles have a 0.3mm initial
layer height. This eliminates the need for adjustments when switching
between laments.
Initial Layer Line Width
This will control how wide your rst extruded lament path is for the initial
layer. A wider line width will help with bed adhesion. We have found 125%
to be a good starting place. For models with moving printed in place parts,
a smaller initial layer line width is recommended.
Cut Off Object Bottom (mm)
This setting is used to help print models that were not specically designed
for FFF printing. In particular, it is for models that do not have a at
surface to adhere to the plate. It will sink your object Xmm into the build
plate, creating a nice at surface to begin your print. You can also use this
option to remove the lower portion of your model, or if carefully measured,
cut your part in half for printing object as two halves.
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