Cleaning the Print Bed¶

A clean print bed is the number one secret to achieving a perfect first layer and preventing your prints from detaching mid-print.

This procedure should be done regularly to remove dust, plastic residue, and most importantly, grease from fingerprints.

Primary Method (Recommended): Use Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) with a concentration of 90% or higher. Pour a small amount onto a paper towel and wipe down the entire surface. This is excellent for materials like PLA, PETG, ABS, and more.
Alternative: If you don't have IPA, you can use warm water with a few drops of dish soap on a paper towel.
When to Clean: It's most effective to clean the bed when it is cool. If you clean a hot bed, the alcohol may evaporate too quickly.

Tip

Try to never touch the printing surface with your bare hands.

After hundreds of hours of use, a smooth PEI surface may begin to lose its adhesion.

Procedure: To restore its grip, with the bed cool and removed from the printer, wipe it down thoroughly with a paper towel soaked in pure acetone.

CRITICAL WARNING

Never use acetone on textured or powder-coated print sheets. Acetone will permanently damage these surfaces.
Remember that print surfaces are consumable parts, and their natural wear and tear are typically not covered by warranty.