Introduction
In cases where continuous fiber is incorrectly aligned with the plastic portion of a part, the Fiber Nozzle XY Offset utility is used to update relative nozzle position.
Source:
Markforged Guide: Adjust the XY Offset Desktop
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Clean the print bed and apply a 4" by 4" square of glue to its center
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Install the printbed in the printer
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Select the menu icon from the dashboard
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Select the Utilities tile from the available options
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Select the Print Head Alignment tile from the available options
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Select the Fiber Nozzle XY Offsets tile
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Press the Print XY Bracket button
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Do not remove the printed part until after completing the following steps
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The printer will automatically begin printing the part when the button is pressed
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Once the XY bracket has finished printing select "Next" from the utility if you haven't exited it.
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Identify the box on each axis that has fiber passing through its center
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In the utility, use the arrow buttons to adjust the black lines until they pass through the boxes that you identified in the previous step
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You can set the black line to hit in between the boxes if the line passes through the center not directly over a box
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Press the done button when you are certain that the offsets are correct
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Reprint the utility test print to ensure that the fiber lines pass through the center boxes denoted by the notches
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