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In order to perform the paper test, cut a small rectangular piece of
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paper using a pair of scissors (eg, 5x3 cm). The paper generally has a
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- width of around 100 microns (0.100mm). (The exact width of the paper
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+ thickness of around 100 microns (0.100mm). (The exact thickness of the paper
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isn't crucial.)
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The first step of the paper test is to inspect the printer's nozzle
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If one always prints on a particular tape or printing surface then one
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may perform the paper test with that tape/surface in place. However,
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- note that tape itself has a width and different tapes (or any other
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+ note that tape itself has a thickness and different tapes (or any other
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printing surface) will impact Z measurements. Be sure to rerun the
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paper test to measure each type of surface that is in use.
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When the nozzle is heated, its position (relative to the bed) changes
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due to thermal expansion. This thermal expansion is typically around a
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printer paper. The exact amount of thermal expansion isn't crucial,
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+ just as the exact thickness of the paper isn't crucial. Start with the
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assumption that the two are equal (see below for a method of
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- determining the difference between the two widths ).
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+ determining the difference between the two distances ).
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It may seem odd to calibrate the distance at room temperature when the
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goal is to have a consistent distance when heated. However, if one
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After successfully performing bed leveling, one may go on to calculate
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a more precise value for the combined impact of "thermal expansion",
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test".
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This type of calculation is generally not needed as most users find
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