After clearing a blog of death, my spartx i7 calibrates with nozzle too close to plate. It just drags the filament around the plate and stacks up on the nozzle. I tried washing my plate with dawn and flipping it over. I also tried the following:
Since you’ve already cleaned the plate, performed a factory reset, and recalibrated, but the nozzle remains too close to the plate, here are some additional steps you can try based on the printer’s design and maintenance guidelines:
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Check the Print Plate Condition:
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The i7 uses a textured PEI print plate. Over time, adhesion issues or surface wear can affect leveling accuracy.
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If cleaning the plate does not help, consider replacing the PEI plate with an official SparkX Print Plate.
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Inspect the Hotend Assembly:
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Ensure the hotend is properly seated and the quick-release hotend is fully installed without any misalignment.
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Sometimes, if the hotend is not fully seated, the nozzle position can be off.
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Verify Z-Axis Motion System and Belt Tension:
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The Z-axis uses dual lead screws synchronized by a timing belt with tensioners.
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If the belt tension is off or the lead screws are not synchronized, it can cause incorrect nozzle height.
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Adjust the belt tensioners as per the i7 Belt Tensioning Guide.
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Check for Firmware Updates:
- Make sure your printer firmware is up to date, as updates can improve calibration and leveling routines.
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Perform a Cold Pull Cleaning:
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Even if the nozzle looks clean, residual filament inside the hotend can affect extrusion and leveling.
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Follow the Cold Pull procedure to thoroughly clean the hotend and nozzle.
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Any suggestions?