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Re: Wanhao I3 Help, Brand new

2016-12-18T14:21:07Z

Fyi leveling the bed is a bit is a misnomer.
in a perfect world your table will be level the bed will be level etc.

Tramming is in some ways a better term . in any case the nozzle should be the same distance from the bed at any point on the x -y plane.

Re: Wanhao I3 Help, Brand new

2016-12-17T13:47:40Z

I am able to level the left side of the bed, but when I move the extruder to the right, the extruder rubs the platform. I have the thumbwheels on the right tightened as low as I can get the bed. How do I resolve this issue so I can start printing?

sound like one side of the x axis is higher than the others . with the motors off turn one of the z axis screws and move one side up or down . If you have a square check and see if the x and z are square to one another. Sounds like not adjusted in the factory or moved in shipment easy fix.
You may also need to ajest the position of the Z end stop.

Mechanical tuning and software tuning are IMHO a must for any new machine. At least the ones that are affordable and aimed at the home hobby market.
Assembly is often just that they do not have or take time in the factory to tune/ adjust.
Tin

Re: Wanhao I3 Help, Brand new

2016-12-16T22:49:19Z

On mine, when I installed the glass bed, I had to cut just a tad off of all four springs. That gives a bit more room. You could try making all four springs just a tiny bit shorter.

Wanhao I3 Help, Brand new

2016-12-16T22:32:45Z

Hello,

Brand new to 3d printing. Just received my first printer today, Monoprice Maker Select V2 (wanhao I3). Have not been able to test print yet because I cant seem to level the bed.

I am able to level the left side of the bed, but when I move the extruder to the right, the extruder rubs the platform. I have the thumbwheels on the right tightened as low as I can get the bed. How do I resolve this issue so I can start printing?

Thanks