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## Why?

Poor gantry squaring can cause a number of problems.
Poor gantry squaring can cause a number of problems.\
Notice that the idlers get "pinched" when moving the X extrusion back/forth (this is shown with loose Z joints).

https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/34943186/154356504-b3870f34-32a3-4c2a-a424-7d48def0f834.mp4

This can cause a number of problems, primarily:
This can potentially cause:
- First Layer issues
- Z belts rubbing against the gantry's printed parts

Bonus steps 13-15 can also help with first layer *and* with gantry stability.
"Bonus" steps 12-14 can also help with first layer *and* with gantry stability.
## Method

**1)** Modify the `timeout` setting your `[idle_timeout]` config section. Set it to an arbitrarily high value (in seconds).
- This just gives us time to work. We need the motors to be energized and holding for the whole process.
- This just gives us time to work. We need the Z motors to be energized and holding for the whole process.

**2)** `G28`, then `QUAD_GANTRY_LEVEL`.

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- ![](Images/Alignment-AB-Bad.png)

**9)** Tighten every extrusion bolt again, *except* those in the X/Y joints. (you will tighten those during step 12)
- Ensure that your Z joints still align properly. Sometimes tightening can move things around.

**10)** Ensure that your Z joints still align properly. Sometimes tightening can move things around.

**11)** Re-install your lower Z joints and *lightly* tighten the M5 bolts.
**10)** Re-install your lower Z joints and *lightly* tighten the M5 bolts.
- Do NOT hulk them down yet. The "ball joint" should still be able to articulate completely freely.

**12)** Follow [Nero's de-racking video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn6u9kXvy0)
**11)** Follow [Nero's de-racking video.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn6u9kXvy0)
- Make sure to come back here afterwards! The following steps are still important.

**13)** Reinstall your panels and fully heatsoak your printer for **1½ - 2 hours minimum.**
**12)** Reinstall your panels and fully heatsoak your printer for **1½ - 2 hours minimum.**

**13)** `QUAD_GANTRY_LEVEL` 3-5 times to "settle in" the gantry (and level it for the next step).

**14)** `QUAD_GANTRY_LEVEL` 3-5 times to "settle in" the gantry (and level it for the next step).
**14)** Open the front door and **fully hulk-tighten the M5 bolts in your Z joints*** while it's still hot.\

**15)** Open the front door and **fully hulk-tighten the M5 bolts in your Z joints** while it's still hot.
\* *Unless your parts are printed in eSun ABS+. It's more brittle than regular ABS. Just tighten them "pretty tight".*
- This does two things:
- Somewhat "locks in" your QGL at its state in full thermal expansion.
- This has helped a number of people with their first layer issues.
- **Stabilizes your gantry**.
- If you had it "tight but not too tight, so the Z joints can still articulate" (as is often recommended), you will notice that your gantry displaces back/forth while printing.
- This can help with ringing and layer consistency.

**16)** Restore your `[idle_timeout]` settings (changed in step 1).
**15)** Restore your `[idle_timeout]` settings (changed in step 1).

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