Bed leveling for 3D Printer ULTIMAKER 2 EXTENDED+

Bed leveling

As explained in the Get Started section the first layer of a print is very important. Therefore regular bed leveling is advised. Always re-level the build plate when you notice that the plastic is not equally placed on the glass plate. After transportation of your Ultimaker 2 Extended+, it is also advised to re-level the build plate to ensure your 3D prints stick well to the build plate.

To start the bed leveling process on your Ultimaker 2 Extended+, go to "Maintenance" > "Buildplate". Wait for the Ultimaker 2 Extended+ to do its homing procedure and continue when the print head is in the center at the back of the build plate.

Setting the height

Roughly set the height of the build plate by rotating the button at the front until there is approximately 1 mm distance between the nozzle and the build plate. The measurement here is not critical; just make sure that the nozzle is close to the build plate without touching it.

Rough leveling

Adjust the front left and front right build plate screw to roughly level the build plate at the front side. Again, there should be a distance of approximately 1 mm between the nozzle and build plate. Turn the build plate screws to the left to move the build plate closer to the nozzle.

Fine-tuning

The last step will be fine-tuning of the build plate with the calibration card. Place the calibration card between the nozzle and build plate on all 3 points and adjust the build plate screws until you feel slight friction when moving the card.

Note: Don't push on the build plate while fine-tuning with the calibration card. This will lead to inaccuracies.