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diff --git a/docs/Bed_Level.md b/docs/Bed_Level.md index 2f02361a..b8da4ba4 100644 --- a/docs/Bed_Level.md +++ b/docs/Bed_Level.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ test". In order to perform the paper test, cut a small rectangular piece of paper using a pair of scissors (eg, 5x3 cm). The paper generally has a -width of around 100 microns (0.100mm). (The exact width of the paper +thickness of around 100 microns (0.100mm). (The exact thickness of the paper isn't crucial.) The first step of the paper test is to inspect the printer's nozzle @@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ or bed. If one always prints on a particular tape or printing surface then one may perform the paper test with that tape/surface in place. However, -note that tape itself has a width and different tapes (or any other +note that tape itself has a thickness and different tapes (or any other printing surface) will impact Z measurements. Be sure to rerun the paper test to measure each type of surface that is in use. @@ -89,11 +89,11 @@ temperature!** When the nozzle is heated, its position (relative to the bed) changes due to thermal expansion. This thermal expansion is typically around a -100 microns, which is about the same width as a typical piece of +100 microns, which is about the same thickness as a typical piece of printer paper. The exact amount of thermal expansion isn't crucial, -just as the exact width of the paper isn't crucial. Start with the +just as the exact thickness of the paper isn't crucial. Start with the assumption that the two are equal (see below for a method of -determining the difference between the two widths). +determining the difference between the two distances). It may seem odd to calibrate the distance at room temperature when the goal is to have a consistent distance when heated. However, if one @@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ command to exit the calibration tool. After successfully performing bed leveling, one may go on to calculate a more precise value for the combined impact of "thermal expansion", -"width of the paper", and "amount of friction felt during the paper +"thickness of the paper", and "amount of friction felt during the paper test". This type of calculation is generally not needed as most users find |