Basic calibration

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  First Layer Calibration (i3)

  The First Layer Calibration is used to calibrate the distance between the tip of the nozzle and the print surface. The aim is to adjust the nozzle height until the ...
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  Live adjust Z

  Every FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) printer requires a First Layer Calibration, which sets the vertical "Z" distance between the nozzle and the print surface. Sometimes this value needs a slight ...
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  XYZ Calibration (MK3/MK3S/MK3S+)

  The XYZ calibration is a process, which checks, whether the printer was assembled correctly and the axes are perpendicular to each other. It measures the skew of your X/Y axis ...
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  Mesh bed leveling

  The P.I.N.D.A. or SuperPINDA sensor will go through a number of points, in a grid pattern, spread across the build-plate (whether it is a powder-coated or smooth PEI sheet does ...
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  Idler screw tension

  The Original Prusa FFF printers and upgrades use a screw(s) with a spring(s) to provide tension between the filament and the filament pulley. It is important to have this tension ...
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  Selftest (MK3/MK3S/MK3S+)

  The Selftest checks for issues in the assembly of the printer, its wiring and the electronic components. It is the first part of the Calibration Wizard, which is prompted automatically ...
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  MMU2S Setup and Inspection

  After successfully finishing the build of your Original Prusa MMU2S upgrade and going through 8. Preflight check & Calibration of the assembly manual you should be good to go. However, ...
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  Full system refresh Original Prusa i3

  While troubleshooting your printer, you should always try to fix the isolated issue by either replacing the damaged component or flashing a new firmware, which fixes the bug. However, sometimes ...
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  Temperature Calibration

  All induction proximity probes alter the sensing distance with increased temperature. This might affect the quality of the first printed layer. P.I.N.D.A. v2 probe, included in the MK3S/MK3/MK2.5S/MK2.5, has an ...
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  XYZ Calibration details

  Starting with the firmware version 3.0.12, more detailed information about XYZ calibration results becomes available. This feature can be found in LCD menu -> Support -> XYZ cal. details. The first ...