First Layer Diagnosis Guide
Read line shape, gaps, smearing, plate cleanliness, Z offset, and bed mesh.
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First Layer Guides
Fix bed adhesion, Z offset, elephant foot, bed mesh issues, plate cleaning, squish, and first-layer reliability.
Best path for this problem
Start here when prints fail early, peel at the corners, scrape the nozzle, or look too squished.
Bed Mesh and Z Offset Workflow
Set a reliable baseline before chasing every corner of the bed.
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Fix oversized bottom edges and tight-fitting parts.
Open guide →Bed Adhesion Fix
Fast path for prints that will not stick.
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Matched next step
Fix the first layer, then print something worth keeping.
Use the free calibration path, save the settings that worked, and explore the Characters & Creatures collection that includes Bed Leveling Gremlin.