Manually leveling your 3D printer’s bed can sometimes be confusing, especially if you rely on vague instructions. Many people struggle with the “paper method,” which requires adjusting the ...

Automatic bed leveling utilizes sensors in the 3D printer to measure the distance from the printhead at different points and compensate for inconsistencies. It is easier to do than the manual method.

Once a luxury, most 3D printers now come with some kind of bed level sensor. The idea is that the printer can probe the bed to determine the shape of the build plate and then adjust the build ...

In an ideal world, your FDM 3D printer’s bed would be perfectly parallel with the print head’s plane of movement. We usually say that means the bed is “level”, but really it doesn’t ...

Don't attempt to clean your 3D printer before first making sure the suggested supplies are safe to use.

There is a wide range of options for 3D printers suitable for beginners, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the setup, printing and finishing process.