1 Topic by jtokash (edited by jtokash 2015-01-25 02:28:18)

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Topic: Sticking issue during z calibration

I've tried 3 different brands of glue stick and none of the extruded filament is staying on the glass bed. 

I've tried Elmer's washable school glue (disappearing purple), Elmer's extra strength glue stick and Scotch craft stick.  I wash the bed between attempts and apply the glue when the bed is cool.  I also remove the filament hanging on the nozzle.  Attached is a photo of the filament just staying on the nozzle after a z calibration attempt.

Any thoughts on what I should try next?

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2 Reply by jtokash

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Re: Sticking issue during z calibration

Switched to hair spray and the plastic is adhering much better.

3 Reply by CobbCrawler (edited by CobbCrawler 2015-01-25 04:29:09)

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Re: Sticking issue during z calibration

Check out the "sticky" on calibrating the press, or SD's getting started page for the press. You may have to shut down everything, unplug usb cable and start over. sending a reset g-code sometimes helps, it is somewhere in these posts. It's not the glue that's the problem, it's the printer and software. Hairspray is more forgiving.