<p>The uneven level is explained by the unfortunate choice of the printer manufacturer to <strong>not have</strong> a second Z lead screw. It is pretty difficult to level these printers, it is all a combination of the correct X belt tension and roller tension. The uneven level in the first picture is what is causing your print to detach, As can be seen you've got a lot of "squish" on the right side, but less adhesion (seen by the less transparent color) on the left, therefore it would fail on the left. </p>

<p>You need to:</p>

<ul>
<li>level better, </li>
<li>fix the skew XZ gantry or </li>
<li>use an <a href="/a/11183">adhesive</a> (and/or a <code>brim</code>).</li>
</ul>

<hr>

<p>Please note that the <a href="/a/7892">level of the table top</a> has <strong>nothing</strong> to do with the leveling of the printer, nor with the leaning of your prints. You're just having adhesion problems as a result of an uneven bed/gantry.</p>

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2020-04-29T20:24:35.900Z
Thank you! A combination of meticulous leveling, brimming -- actually, skirting, just to be safe -- and a gantry adjustment has improved this a lot. This YouTube video was a savior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36u4gberzC8
Chris Wilson
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2020-04-29T21:00:24.257Z
On curious thing I noticed was that, when a fully tightened (lowered) each corner as a starting point, as the video suggests, the back left corner was about 4 mm higher. I noticed there's a piece connected to the adjustment rotator on this corner below the bed connecting a cable, but it's only being held in place and limits the freedom of the adjustment.
Chris Wilson
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2020-04-28T13:55:53.563Z
2020-04-28T14:44:52.667Z
2020-04-28T14:44:52.667Z
0scar
<p>I have and Ender 3 Pro, which I'm enjoying except for an intractable problem. No matter how carefully I level the nozzle and tighten the X belt, using this <a href="https://all3dp.com/2/ender-3-bed-leveling-all-you-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">great guide</a>, the prints seem to be tilting to the right, particularly if they're tall. I realize this is a common problem, but I'm at a loss for what it's called and where the problem is most likely to be.</p>

<p>The first sign of trouble in paradise is that, after two layers of a simple rectangular base for a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_machine" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Galton Board</a> I'm trying to build that uses sand, the right side is clearly thinner than the left:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/P6iorm.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/P6iorm.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>This is with a translucent Overture PETG filament, 1.75&nbsp;mm.</p>

<p>For the board itself, which is about 15&nbsp;cm tall and looks MUCH better if printed vertically, I notice after about 3-4&nbsp;cm that the bottom of the left side is becoming detached from the bed:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/sKCyD.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/sKCyD.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>This gets progressively worse as the print goes on:</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/mZKMsm.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/mZKMsm.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>The entire Galton Box takes six hours to print using the default PETG settings in Cura for a default level of detail, so I'd really prefer to find a way to diagnose the problem sooner. I know this is not a new problem, but I'd be grateful for any guidance on what it's called or links to how to fix it -- and how to determine if it's a hardware problem or not. </p>

<p>Also, out of curiosity: If the machine isn't PERFECTLY level on the table -- my work desk appears to slant by about 2&deg; -- could that be implicated?</p>

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2020-04-28T10:37:49.953Z
The [level of the table top](/a/7892) has **nothing** to do with the levelling of the printer, nor with the leaning of your prints! You're just having adhesion problems, use a specific print adhesion spray or a hairspray or glue sticks.
0scar
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2020-04-28T13:29:51.660Z
Thanks! Would that explain the uneven level in the first photo?
Chris Wilson
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Diagnosing why the left side of a print detaches from the board
Chris Wilson
# Diagnosing why the left side of a print detaches from the board

(Asked by: username_0 on 2020-04-28)

I have and Ender 3 Pro, which I'm enjoying except for an intractable problem. No matter how carefully I level the nozzle and tighten the X belt, using this [great guide](https://all3dp.com/2/ender-3-bed-leveling-all-you-need-to-know/), the prints seem to be tilting to the right, particularly if they're tall. I realize this is a common problem, but I'm at a loss for what it's called and where the problem is most likely to be.

The first sign of trouble in paradise is that, after two layers of a simple rectangular base for a [Galton Board](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bean_machine) I'm trying to build that uses sand, the right side is clearly thinner than the left:

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/P6iorm.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/P6iorm.jpg)

This is with a translucent Overture PETG filament, 1.75 mm.

For the board itself, which is about 15 cm tall and looks MUCH better if printed vertically, I notice after about 3-4 cm that the bottom of the left side is becoming detached from the bed:

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/sKCyD.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/sKCyD.jpg)

This gets progressively worse as the print goes on:

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/mZKMsm.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/mZKMsm.jpg)

The entire Galton Box takes six hours to print using the default PETG settings in Cura for a default level of detail, so I'd really prefer to find a way to diagnose the problem sooner. I know this is not a new problem, but I'd be grateful for any guidance on what it's called or links to how to fix it -- and how to determine if it's a hardware problem or not.

Also, out of curiosity: If the machine isn't PERFECTLY level on the table -- my work desk appears to slant by about 2° -- could that be implicated?

**Tags:** creality-ender-3, heated-bed, bed-leveling, adhesion
> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: The [level of the table top](/a/7892) has **nothing** to do with the levelling of the printer, nor with the leaning of your prints! You're just having adhesion problems, use a specific print adhesion spray or a hairspray or glue sticks.  
> **username_0**: Thanks! Would that explain the uneven level in the first photo?  

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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2020-04-28. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

The uneven level is explained by the unfortunate choice of the printer manufacturer to **not have** a second Z lead screw. It is pretty difficult to level these printers, it is all a combination of the correct X belt tension and roller tension. The uneven level in the first picture is what is causing your print to detach, As can be seen you've got a lot of "squish" on the right side, but less adhesion (seen by the less transparent color) on the left, therefore it would fail on the left.

You need to:

* level better,
* fix the skew XZ gantry or
* use an [adhesive](/a/11183) (and/or a `brim`).

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Please note that the [level of the table top](/a/7892) has **nothing** to do with the leveling of the printer, nor with the leaning of your prints. You're just having adhesion problems as a result of an uneven bed/gantry.

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: Thank you! A combination of meticulous leveling, brimming -- actually, skirting, just to be safe -- and a gantry adjustment has improved this a lot. This YouTube video was a savior: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36u4gberzC8  
> **username_0**: On curious thing I noticed was that, when a fully tightened (lowered) each corner as a starting point, as the video suggests, the back left corner was about 4 mm higher. I noticed there's a piece connected to the adjustment rotator on this corner below the bed connecting a cable, but it's only being held in place and limits the freedom of the adjustment.  

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