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Posted by repraptech 
Simple questions
April 10, 2014 07:07AM
What is Z offset??My english is weak so i am not able to understand..Please explain in simple words..thanks
Re: Simple questions
April 10, 2014 11:34AM
Z offset in which software?

If everything is calibrated correctly, you may not need any Z-offsets to compensate for a mis-calibrated Z.

In Slic3r, you could set a "Z-offset" of -3 to compensate for a machine which thinks Z=0 when the hotend is 3mm above the bed. (See [manual.slic3r.org]) Then the generated Z-code will start referenced from Z=-3mm and hopefully print on the bed.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/10/2014 11:35AM by DaveX.
Re: Simple questions
April 10, 2014 04:19PM
In simpler terms, Z offset moves the hot end up, or down a little to start with depending on the number put in.
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