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3D Print Not Sticking to the Bed

Fix poor bed adhesion, lifting first layers, loose corners, and prints that detach from the build plate.

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Visual repair reference for 3d print not sticking to the bed
A one-layer test joins evenly in the centre and corners.
First safe actionClean and correctly seat the build plate before changing Z offset.
Proof targetA one-layer test joins evenly in the centre and corners.
Controlled tests logged0
Verification resultNot recorded
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Repair sequence

Step completion

  1. 1
    Wash or clean the plate using the surface manufacturer’s approved method; avoid touching the print area afterward.Not completed
  2. 2
    Run bed mesh or leveling, then print a single-layer test across several bed locations.Not completed
  3. 3
    Adjust Z offset in very small increments until adjacent lines touch without ridges or transparent scraping.Not completed
  4. 4
    Confirm the slicer selected the correct build surface and material profile.Not completed
  5. 5
    Use a slower first layer and the filament maker’s temperature range.Not completed
  6. 6
    Reduce early fan or shield the printer from drafts when the material requires it.Not completed
  7. 7
    Add a brim only after the mechanical and surface checks are correct.Not completed
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Verification test

Model
Single-layer five-zone test
Setup
Use the final plate, material, mesh and first-layer profile.
Pass
Lines join evenly in the centre and corners, with no scraping, gaps or lifting.
If unchanged
One or more zones remain loose, transparent, ridged or detached.
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