Afinia H480 3D Users Manual - Manual (Page 15)

Afinia H480 3D Printer User’s Manual
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If the message to the right appears when you choose the
Auto Level option, check that the data cable is securely
connected to both the Platform Probe and the data
connection on the back of the printer. After verifying the
connections, select Auto Level again.
Manual Platform Level Calibration
You can also manually calibrate the Platform Level.
Select Platform Calibrate from the 3D Print menu to
open the manual utility.
First, find the highest of the 9 points on the print
surface. Click the button labeled 5 to move the nozzle
to the center of the platform. Use the Up button to
raise the platform; holding the button down will move
the platform steadily, while single clicks can be used
to fine-tune the platform height.
Raise the platform until the print surface is just
touching the nozzle and note the current height.
Next, click the Down button a few times to lower the
platform then click the 1 button to check the print
surface at the back left corner.
Raise the platform again until the print surface is just
touching the nozzle. If the current height is lower than
the previous point when the print surface and nozzle
first contact each other, use this point as the
reference.
Repeat these steps for each of the 9 points on the platform. Once you have determined the
highest point on the print surface, move back to that point and adjust the platform position so the
nozzle is again just touching the print surface. Click the Set nozzle height button to change the
nozzle height setting to that shown.
Once the nozzle height is set, use the 9 buttons to
move to each position. Select the distance from the
drop-down to the right of the selected position,
choosing the value that will bring the print surface
into contact with the nozzle.
Perform this step with each of the nine positions. If
you are using clips to secure the print surface to the
platform, be careful to position the clips so they do
not interfere with the nozzle or wind barrier.
Once all 9 values have been entered, click the Apply
current values button.
If you need to perform this function again, click the
Reset button to clear all values.
Click the Quit button when you are finished.