Introduction
This guide demonstrates the steps to use active leveling to level the build plate on the Ultimaker 3 as well as the steps to use manual leveling on the Ultimaker 2+ or 3.
References: Ultimaker 2 Printer: Leveling the Build Plate, Build plate leveling for the Ultimaker 2+
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In the Ultimaker menu on the printer
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Select "System"
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Select "Build plate"
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Select "Active leveling"
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Let the printer level itself
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This feature is only available on the Ultimaker 3
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Select "Manual leveling" instead of "Active leveling" in the Ultimaker menu
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Follow the steps of the wizard
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The center back is raised and lowered by the knob on the front of the printer while the front left and right are adjusted by the screws on the printer
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If you cannot find the calibration card, a piece of printer paper will work
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You want the nozzle close enough to have some friction while still being able to move the paper freely
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This works for both the Ultimaker 2+ and the Ultimaker 3
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