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AndrewEllis93 committed Feb 17, 2022
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- First Layer issues
- Z belts rubbing against the gantry's printed parts

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

**12)** Reinstall your panels and fully heatsoak your printer for **1½ - 2 hours minimum.**
**12)** [Re-tension your A/B belts](https://docs.vorondesign.com/tuning/secondary_printer_tuning.html#belt-tension) (to 110hz over a 15cm span).
- Don't miss the video link in that post. It's easy to overlook.
- I prefer the Gates Carbon Drive app. Select the "motorcycle" option.

**13)** `QUAD_GANTRY_LEVEL` 3-5 times to "settle in" the gantry (and level it for the next step).
**13)** Reinstall your panels and fully heatsoak your printer for **1½ - 2 hours minimum.**

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

**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:
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- 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.

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

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