User manual

ONBOARD OPERATIONS

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE

To run the leveling script, use the LCD panel to navigate to Utilities > Level Build Plate.

WHY LEVELING IS IMPORTANT

• If the build plate is too far from the extruder nozzles, or if one part of the plate is

farther away from the nozzles than another part, your 3D prints might not stick to the

build plate.

• If the build plate is too close to the extruder nozzles, the build plate can block the

MakerBot Filament from extruding from the nozzles. This can also tear the Kapton

tape applied to the build plate and scratch the aluminum surface underneath.

• Leveling your build plate will help ensure that objects adhere well to the plate.

HOW TO LEVEL THE BUILD PLATE

Three knobs lower and raise the build plate.

• Tightening the knobs [turning them counterclockwise] moves the build plate away

from the extruder nozzles.

• Loosening the knobs [turning them clockwise] moves the build plate closer to the

extruder nozzles.

The distance between the extruder nozzles and the build plate should be about the

thickness of the MakerBot Support card included with your MakerBot Replicator 2X.

NOTE: To view a video of the build plate leveling process, visit mbot.co/1DlJBJX.

LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE