Private on-device repair evidence

Bed Leveling and Z Offset Guide

A reliable workflow for manual leveling, bed mesh, probe checks, gantry alignment, and first-layer calibration.

Not started0 of 7 stepsNot yet saved

First safe actionRun the first safe check and change one variable at a time.

Proof targetA small representative test no longer shows the original symptom.

Controlled tests logged0

Verification resultNot recorded

Machine and material context

Record the setup that produced this result

Printer Extruder Material Slicer Nozzle / layer

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Optional visual proof

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One variable at a time

No controlled tests have been logged yet. Return to Workshop Mode and record each change before running another test.

Repair sequence

1
Power down and check bed, gantry, wheels/rails, lead screws, probe, and hotend for play.Not completed
2
Install the clean build plate exactly as it will be used.Not completed
3
Heat the bed/nozzle if the printer maker recommends heated probing.Not completed
4
Run manual tramming or gantry alignment.Not completed
5
Create a fresh mesh with the nozzle clean.Not completed
6
Load/save the correct mesh according to the printer firmware.Not completed
7
Tune Z offset with a large one-layer test and save the verified profile.Not completed

Private workshop notes

No notes recorded.

Model: Small representative test print
Setup: Use the same printer, material, slicer and key settings as the failed model.
Pass: The original symptom is absent and the target feature is repeatable.
If unchanged: The symptom remains in the same location or stage.

Matched next step

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