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Answered Is it necessary to print a border?

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  1. Michael S

    Michael S New Member

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    I just got my R1 Plus (first 3D printer) and it seems to be working well right out of the box! However, and I know this isn't recommended, I'm trying to print a large object, roughly as large as the maximum X and Y size (just under 10x9). The problem seems to be that I can't actually print something that large because of the border that is auto generated. Does a border have to be used, and if not, how do I get rid of it?

    In the attached photo you'll see that the left side is printing fine, but the right side is printing on top each other.

    Thanks for the help!!
     

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    Not necessary at all. The skirt is useful because it gives you a chance to see how the first layer is going to look so you can adjust it some.


    Set loops to 0 for skirt
     
  4. Michael S

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    Thanks guys, just what I was looking for!
     

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