How do I clean, use and care for a build plate?

Before printing

1. Confirm the selected plate and surface are compatible with the printer and filament.
2. Inspect the plate and clean it only with a method approved for that surface.
3. Recheck first-layer height and process temperatures when plate thickness changes.

After printing

Allow the plate and part to cool as directed. Flex only plates designed to flex. Do not pry aggressively or use an adhesive on a surface that prohibits it. If adhesion changes, clean the surface and recheck leveling, temperature and first-layer settings before assuming the plate is defective.