Also called: 3D printer tuning
Setup and calibration gets a printer working properly: assembly, levelling the bed, tuning temperatures and speeds, and setting up the software. It's a great way to start with a new printer on the right foot.
Good for
- New printers straight out of the box
- Printers producing poor-quality prints
- Setting up new materials
How it works
- Bring your printer in or book a visit.
- The shop assembles, levels, and calibrates it.
- Test prints confirm quality.
- You get a quick walkthrough of the settings.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Great prints from day one
- Learn the right settings
Cons
- You may still need practice to master it
Questions to ask the shop
- Do you come to me or do I bring the printer in?
- Is a walkthrough included?
Common questions
My new printer's prints look bad. Is it broken? Usually it just needs calibration. Setup services fix most early problems.
Related services
Printer repair and maintenance · Classes and workshops · Printer sales