Operation Manual

3. Operation
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7.0. Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which
causes the part to distort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of
the platform. Preheating the platform before beginning large parts is essential
to minimize this lifting. Also, the faster you can print such parts, the less lifting
you are likely to get. Some ways to increase print quality include:
 If possible, try to avoid printing such large parts in solid mode.
 Set the layer resolution to as high as you can get away with.
 Print the part in ―Fast‖ mode.
Removing the screws that attach the print platform to the printer can be
inconvenient. This can be made much easier by printing little screw caps with
handles on them, that get epoxied to the screw heads. This means the screws
can then be removed without the need for a tool. Files for the screw caps can
be downloaded from: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4113
After printing, use a fast drying epoxy glue to glue them onto the screws,
Clamp the screw and cap in a vice until the glue is dry to prevent the screw cap
not sitting firmly on the screw.