Stress Free First Layer calibration in less than 5 Minutes to perfection

First layer the base of everything. No proper Z layer no proper print ever.Solving the terrifying mystery of Z layer.
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Thanks a lot, in minutess I was able to improve a lot my first layer (although still has work to do).

I saw this video to help with my printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tLh1u3y-Kg

I thought I had my first layer dial in, but I didn't. After testing with this print I finally got it almost perfect. This helped me some much! Thanks you!!

Made this yesterday on my IDEX printer. I think they look pretty good, but the R extruder looks better than the L extruder. I think the L extruder is a bit too close to the bed. Annoying this is, if I change the L extruder, then I have to change the R extruder aswell... (edited)

Heartfelt thanks for the guide and the models! Finally getting closer to print PETG on satin sheet on my MINI+.

Found this really helpful in getting first layer dialed.

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@FutionF_2730897 what i did was use my regular settings then used the app to move the print head up when the printer got to the mark. I move the print head up by 0.05mm(by inputing -0.05 in the app). I watched the printer print if I didn't like what I was seeing I would move the z offset by -0.05(-0.1 from zero) until I liked the first layer. The test on the left was my first print. I started at 0 offset then started adding 0.05 mm at about +0.15mm offset i realized that a positive offset was moving the print head towards the bed. I put the offset back to zero then used negative numbers to move the head away from the bed. I liked an offset of -0.1 but tried a new print of with an offset of -0.05(right test in picture) it came out fine to me so I kept that offset in the app. I would move your print head up and test to see which way your z offset moves when you put in a negative number vs a positive one. You do run the risk of ramming your print head in the build plate if you start at a zero offset and start making big offset jumps.

@LocalPrinter_2991034 ohhh ok thank you :) if I fold the sheet should I see white from the plastic being stretched or should it stay the filaments color?

I forgot to remove 45° lines. The missing line is due to a tangle in the filament.