Amazon Basics B07SZLTWS2 PLA 3D Printer Filament User Manual
- June 14, 2024
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Amazon Basics B07SZLTWS2 PLA 3D Printer Filament
Clean and Level the Print Bed After Every Print
Glass
Check that the glass is properly cleaned after each print, use water to clean
the build plate. Do not touch the print bed with fingers as this can
reintroduce oils from fingers onto the print surface and this can cause
adhesion issues.
PEl sheet/sticker
PEI is a long lasting option for improving bed adhesion, it also needs to be
cleaned regularly. It is recommended to use an isopropyl alcohol solution (>
70%) to wipe the surface and removing any residue. Using acetone once in a
while could help with increasing the adhesion. It is not recommend to use a
scraper with PEl as this can damage the surface and diminish the PEI sheets
effectiveness.
Painters tape (sometimes used on non-heated beds)
Though it is recommend to change the tape for every print, it is possible to
lightly scrap the surface in between prints to remove any residue. Patch any
area where the tape might have been damaged while removing a previous part.
Calibrate Print Settings
NOTICE No two filaments print the same due to the slight differences in formulations from manufacturer to manufacturer.
PLA
It is recommended to start calibrating this material at around 205 °C (401 °F)
with 40 mm/s before turning up the printing temperature and/or speed. For the
heated bed (when available), it is recommended to keep the bed at 60 °C (140
°F) for the first layers after which can be lowered to 55 °C (131 °F).
Ultimately this depends on the printing environment. Do not overheat the bed
as this can soften the bottom layers of the print which can result in
“elephant feet”. For cooling, it is recommended to turn on the fan to 100%
after the first 1-2 layers. Keeping the cooling off for the first layers often
result in better adhesion to the bed.
ABS
It is recommended to start calibrating this material at around 245 °C (473 °F)
with 40 mm/s before turning up the printing temperature and/or speed. For the
heated bed (when available), it is recommended to keep the bed at 95 °C (203
°F) or higher for the entire print. Ultimately this depends on the printing
environment. Enclosing the 3D printer when printing with ABS can greatly
reduce the chances of failed prints. Just a little bit of a draft (coming from
an AC, a window etc.) can cause failures due to unexpected cooling of the part
which in turn can cause warping. For cooling, it is recommended to keep the
cooling fan at 0% (or very low) for the entire print unless it is printing
something more advanced that requires some cooling. For these instances,
perform a few experiments with what settings work for that corresponding
print.
PETG
It is recommended to start calibrating this material at around 240 °C (464 °F)
with 40 mm/s before turning up the printing temperature and/or speed. For the
heated bed (when available), it is recommended to keep the bed above 70 °C
(158 °F) for the entire duration of the print. For cooling, it is recommended
to keep the fan low unless the object requires some more cooling. PETG is
prone to oozing while 3D printing. To prevent oozing, it is recommend to
purchase a silicone nozzle guard (that is compatible with the hot-end) that
helps prevent the oozing material from sticking to the hot-end and potentially
cause issues later during printing. Drying the material at up to 70 °C (158
°F) maximum for 2-8 hours before printing could also help with decreasing the
amount of stringing and oozing.
Thoroughly Clean the Hot-End and Purge in Between Print Jobs
Storage
Make sure to properly store your materials when you are not using them.
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