Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
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Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
To make sure my print sticks to the bed it is recommended by the manufacturer of my printer that the first layer extrusion width be 125% of the extrusion width. Please let me know how to specify increasing only the first layer extrusion width and then defaulting to the extrusion width for all subsequent layers.
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Re: Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
maybe offset Z in the printer options -25%? so the first layer height would be shorter and mush the filament into the bed. (I'm guessing it might work. I don't know)
3D Systems - CubePro Trio (triple head printer)
--Modified to RepRap standards using Duet and the x4 expansion
-e3d Kraken, heated bed added.
Kisslicer Pro licenced
--Modified to RepRap standards using Duet and the x4 expansion
-e3d Kraken, heated bed added.
Kisslicer Pro licenced
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Re: Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
125% extrusion would definitely blob up more plastic on infills on first layer. I'd rather suggest better Z calibration (slightly closer) to get the same effect.
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Re: Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
Thanks for the suggestions.
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Re: Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
What I do is to set the Bed Roughness to 0.03 and the Z-Offset to -0.03.
Usually I print between 0.15 and 0.25 mm layers so this mean 12-20% more extrusion on the first layer.
It works for me very well.
Usually I print between 0.15 and 0.25 mm layers so this mean 12-20% more extrusion on the first layer.
It works for me very well.
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Re: Specifying 1st Layer Extrusion Width
Sometimes manufacturers say bullshit 
