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* You may also want to check you have [[stepper-drivers|tuned your stepper drivers]]. | * You may also want to check you have [[stepper-drivers|tuned your stepper drivers]]. | ||
+ | * Check for errors in [[/ | ||
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* Still not working? [[: | * Still not working? [[: | ||
* Faulty temperature readings? Check [[a5: | * Faulty temperature readings? Check [[a5: | ||
+ | * Bed not heating? [[a5: | ||
+ | * Bed still not heating? [[: | ||
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* Check the [[https:// | * Check the [[https:// | ||
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+ | ====Problem: | ||
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+ | * You may notice the printer restarts when starting a print, or perhaps when you preheat the bed | ||
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+ | **Solutions: | ||
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+ | This problem can be caused by TWO different causes: | ||
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+ | * If your printer has a drag chain, please see [[A5: | ||
+ | * If your printer has clips on the bed, these clips may be scratching the bed heating element (underside of the bed) and causing a short circuit. Remove the clips, and place two layers of electrical tape on the underside of the bed. Then place the clips back on. | ||
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====Problem: | ====Problem: | ||
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* When you try to home the z axis, the nozzle is still too far away from the bed. | * When you try to home the z axis, the nozzle is still too far away from the bed. | ||
* You may find that you cannot loosen the bed screws far enough | * You may find that you cannot loosen the bed screws far enough | ||
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* By undoing the two larger screws, you should be able to adjust the vertical home position of the nozzle, to allow you to be able to properly calibrate your bed. | * By undoing the two larger screws, you should be able to adjust the vertical home position of the nozzle, to allow you to be able to properly calibrate your bed. | ||
* There are two small holes in the black metal frame opposite those two screws. These holes will give you easier access | * There are two small holes in the black metal frame opposite those two screws. These holes will give you easier access | ||
+ | * Click on the photo to enlarge. | ||
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- | If you plug in a USB and you don't see any files, check the settings page on the LCD. There is an option for the LCD to look for files on SD card or on USB sticks. | + | * If you plug in a USB and you don't see any files, check the settings page on the LCD. There is an option for the LCD to look for files on SD card or on USB sticks. |
+ | * Check you have plugged in the internal USB cable!ย | ||
+ | * Check the USB stick is formatted correctly (FAT32). |
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