Step-by-step

1. Assemble printer carefully

   • Tight frame = better prints

   • Loose screws = layer shifts

2. Update firmware (if applicable)

   • Many factory printers ship outdated

3. Level the bed

   • MOST IMPORTANT STEP

   • Paper method: paper should drag slightly

4. Set Z-offset

   • Too high = spaghetti

   • Too low = elephant foot

5. Load filament correctly

   • Cut filament at 45°

   • Push until you see extrusion

6. Print a calibration cube

   • Never print a big object first

   • Start with 20mm cube or Benchy

7. Tune temperature

   • Adjust in 5°C increments

PLA⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strength: Low
Heat Resistance: Low
Use Case: Toys, decor

PLA+⭐⭐⭐⭐
Strength: Medium
Heat Resistance: Low
Use Case: Better general prints

PETG ⭐⭐⭐
Strength: Medium
Heat Resistance: Medium
Use Case: Functional parts

ABS⭐⭐
Durability: High
Heat Resistant: High
Use Case: Automotive parts

TPU⭐⭐
Durability: Flexible
Heat Resistance: Medium
Use Case: Phone cases

ASA ⭐⭐
Durability: High
Heat Resistance: UV resistant
Use Case: Outdoor parts

Nylon⭐
Durability: Very high
heat Resistance: High
Use Case: Mechanical parts

Recommended Start with PLA or PLA+ only.
90% of beginner failures come from trying PETG or ABS too early.

• Material: PLA

• Nozzle: 195-210°C

• Bed: 50-60 C

• Material: PLA+

• Nozzle: 205-220°C

• Bed: 55-65°C

• Material: PETG

• Nozzle: 225-245°C

• Bed: 70-85°C

• Material: ABS

• Nozzle: 235-255°C

• Bed: 90-110°C

• Material: TPU

• Nozzle: 210-230°C

• Bed: 50-60°C

Perfect first layer signs

• Slightly squished lines

• No gaps

• Matte finish (not round strings)

Too High

• Filament round
• Not sticking

Fix: lower Z-offset by -0.05mm

Too Low

• Rough surface
• Elephant foot

Fix: raise Z-offset by +0.05mm

Surface = Best Help

Glass = Glue stick

PEI = Clean with alcohol

Textured = Slightly hotter bed

Cold room = Enclosure or brim

Combing - Avoid crossing walls