User manual
ONBOARD OPERATIONS
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1. Adjust the Knobs
When directed by the LCD screen,
tighten each of the three knobs
underneath the build platform
approximately four turns. Next, the
script will prompt you to adjust the
knobs individually. Use the MakerBot
Support business card or a thin piece of
paper to check the plate height above
each knob.
As you adjust each knob, make sure
the MakerBot Support card just slides
between the nozzles and build plate.
You should feel some friction on the
card but still be able to easily pass
the card between the plate and the
extruder nozzles without tearing or
damaging the card.
2. Adjust Each Knob Again
The script will prompt you to adjust
each knob again. This allows for fine
tuning. This time, the Support card
should slide between the build plate
and nozzles with more friction.
3. Confirm Your Adjustment
Aer the second set of adjustments,
the nozzles will move to the center
of the build plate. Confirm that the
MakerBot Support card slides between
the nozzles and plate with a moderate
amount of friction.
NOTE: During leveling, it is okay for the
nozzle to be very slightly closer to the
center of the build plate than to the rest of
the plate.
LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE CONTINUED