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Solved C2 PLA doesn't stick to plate

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  1. Michele Limon

    Michele Limon New Member

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    Hi every one ..
    Newbie here ..
    very quick .. print 1 model , it's stick to the plate, next model .. PLA comes normal .. but doesn't stick to plate .. the "customer service/ tech support" says: " you most use a GLUE STICK.
    Really ? .. i don't want to make small fixes on it .. any thoughts ?
    i Appreciate any help ..
    thanks guys ..
     
    #1 Michele Limon, Mar 23, 2017
  2. Patrick Ryan

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    Aquanet hair spray is what I use for PLA

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    #2 Patrick Ryan, Mar 23, 2017
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    The other thing is make sure your first layer is good. If the first layer isn't laying properly it won't adhere properly

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    #3 Patrick Ryan, Mar 23, 2017
  4. Michele Limon

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    It's not a heated plate .. it's a C2 model .. Aquanet goes right ?
    thanks for the response ..
     
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  5. Patrick Ryan

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    Oh, not sure about the c2 but I don't see why hair spray wouldn't work. I would definitely make sure the first layer is laying properly though.

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    The C2 stuff should be in the C2 section I am moving this.

    It will be really confusing and get you wrong answers if you post it under one of the other printer forums :)
     
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    The C2 uses the black sheets (they are similar to PEI) :
    https://store.robo3d.com/collection...eplacement-sheets-10-pack?variant=34410863566

    That need to go on the bed for the PLA to stick correctly.

    If you want to try glue stick -- feel free, but generally the C2 should not need "help" with the models sticking. On the glass beds glue stick and/or hairspray are common things used to assist in getting some adhesion.

    ReRun the Z offset wizard from the LCD (Utilities/Wizards/Z Offset Wizard)
     
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    You will eventually have to replace the sheet covering the build platform (maybe you forgot to put one on?) You can see what they look like at that link I posted. You should have had a pack of them with the printer.
     
    #8 mark tomlinson, Mar 23, 2017
  9. colton81

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    I had the same problem. Make sure your offset is close enough to the bed after a few prints the autobed level ca mess up if theres any residue left behind. Hairspray worked really well for me but dont expect to get alot of usees from the tape they use on the bed it tends to stick to well and you end up ripping the tape. On my C2 i replaced the bed with a glas bed and temoved the magnets out of the original one and epoxy them on the glass. The best upgrade i have made for my C2 so far
     
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  10. Michele Limon

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    I'm trying 2ble face tape ..
    first attempt goes well .. let you know if still goes well on later on attempts ..
    Thanks everyone !! ..
     
    #10 Michele Limon, Mar 24, 2017

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