First Layer Issues

[ScootnDoodle]

Hello fellow creators,

I just got my M2 a couple weeks ago and after some calibration my prints have been coming out pretty nice. However, when I slice models with Creator, my first layer is not quite solid. When I print the pre-loaded models, the first layer comes out nice n' solid with a glossy finish. I've adjusted nearly all the settings and I'm currently running tomlombardi's settings. Here's a photo of the issue:




Does anyone know whats going on?

[chuck12]

I can't be certain but it appears to me you are printing with the raft option turned on.

[ScootnDoodle]

The raft option was off. I did have some stick issues due to printing about 5 calibration cubes before this one, however, they all had this same first layer issue.

[sir-mike]

Hi,

you should check your Z-zero it might be more than your layer height or your z-offset in creator is to high.

Michael

[ScootnDoodle]

I just checked the z-offset, and its at 0. I'll recalibrate the z-zero for the next print, but with the current calibration, Creator sliced models printed the first layer differently than the pre-loaded.

[ScootnDoodle]

For comparison, here's the glider model pre-sliced and printed with the same calibration as the calibration pyramid below it.

[jd_3d]

I've had the same problem and sent the issue to the tech team. This happens when you use a manual extrusion width (which I need to control certain things). They said they are working on a fix for the next version that will use the proper path spacing for that first layer.

[ScootnDoodle]

I've had the same problem and sent the issue to the tech team. This happens when you use a manual extrusion width (which I need to control certain things). They said they are working on a fix for the next version that will use the proper path spacing for that first layer.

This makes sense, I had a feeling it was a program issue.

I just printed a pyramid with Slic3r and it is pretty much flawless... and Slic3r is free

[Clayton]

This is only a problem with the very first layer and was just due to conflicting settings. For example, setting a manual extrusion width and then changing other properties that "should" affect this width (but didn't because it was manually set).

Try setting your first layer height to 100% and then using the z-offset on the G-Code tab if you want to lower the head more to squish the filament on the first layer. Or you could use auto extrusion width.

[rklosinski]

I have a similar issues on my M2 with abs EXCEPT i did not use the manual extrusion option. Will this be corrected or can I get a refund? My Z-height is set to .1mm and I just re-checked it.