How to level your bed - Ender 3 V2 [ Beginner Friendly ]

How to level your bed on your ender 3 v2 3D printer. This is a video guide on how to level the bed on your ender 3 v2 printer for people who are new to 3D printing and just learning. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask them in the comments below, or join our discord.
***PLEASE NOTE*** Filaments like TPU, PETG, ABS, etc WILL bound together with the TH3D ezFLEX bed sheet I showed in the video. You will want to use something like hairspray, or a glue stick on your bed surface BEFORE printing those types of filaments. Don't ruin your brand new print surface the very first time you print something like TPU, like I did. PLA does NOT require you to put anything on the build surface though.
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[@warbossjosh]

I use the same leveling method, works like a champ. With the enhanced springs, haven't had to re-level the bed in a long time, though I still check every 3-5 prints because I'm neurotic. Side note: My v2's glass plate was bowl shaped (I've read this is not uncommon). Any print crossing the center would not adhere, I was going nuts. I switched to the EZFLEX bed and now 20+ prints in, no issues and the prints pop off with ease. 100% recommend.

[@ernestryles]

I think this is my issue. The middle of my v2 bed is lower, which has caused some adhesion issues.

[@warbossjosh]

@@ernestryles It's frustrating for sure. I heard some folks flipped the glass plate over and had favorable results, but by the time I found that nugget I had the magnetic setup incoming from TH3D.

[@509drone2]

Thanks for sharing your findings. I had the kinda the same issue with my stock bed as well. Front left corner was lower then the rest of the bed.

[@anatole9995]

I switched to a mirror bed and it is great also.

[@mcsstudios101]

Yup. Ender 3 v2. This leveled my bed to perfection. Thanks...

[@snitchoperations9669]

thank you for making this video!

[@calfunter]

A M O G U S

[@GitCuppaJoe]

Good content. Thank you!

[@raspberrypiploy771]

Get on with it to many diversions !!

[@dannym5106]

Hey I’m having trouble setting up my ender 3 V2. My glass build plate is bowl shaped right now and I wanted to buy the build plate you have but the link takes me to a bed leveling system. Would really appreciate a link to the bed plate you have so I can get consistent prints. Does it go on top of the original glass plate or do you get rid of the glass plate altogether? I’m assuming that you had to cut the Z limit switch holder to get your nozzle closer to the bed since you don’t use the original thicker plate with the new plate. Thank you for your vids! They have saved me so much time!

[@1984luigino]

thanks for the video, question what easy flex sheet did you use. thanks in advance

[@509drone2]

The smooth pei sheet from th3d

[@ants-and-frogs2184]

Hey mate for Performing ur Printer u can use dual Z achsis u checkt that ?

[@evilpeach2]

I've leveled my bed using this method and using the new springs but the filament isn't sticking to the glass plate and the filament just clumps at the nozzle. Any suggestions?

[@tellemonhigh4634]

I'm having the same issue. If anyone has any suggestions please help.

[@Ronaldo-ip7cf]

Same issue and no resolve still.

[@michaelmendez2548]

Same here :( I think it might have to do with the nozzle or my BLtouch possibly :( I’ve tried the alcohol trick and glue stick trick

[@ericc8895]

i just got my ender 3 V2 and put it all together last night. I messed with it for a few ours and i cannot get the filament to stick to the bed. I am using the filament they supplied with the unit so i am not wasting filament that i purchased. I have tried to level the bed multiple times but does not help at all, i am thinking the glass might be warped, i will confirm this tonight after work. I also tried the hairspray trick and it made no difference. I will try a glue stick tonight. Should i ditch the glass bed altogether and go with the EXflex? Also should i try clips on each corner and ditch the 2 metal clips supplied?

[@dylankamal]

I been getting the same thing. Each time I tried leveling the bed in each corner it keeps changing. The filament doesn't stick to the bed and makes a spaghetti. Did you find a fix?

[@Trid3nt861]

Use an adhesive like glue stick or Layerneer Original Bedweld 3d printing adhesive. Apply a layer or coat to tge bed and this should help.

[@ericc8895]

@@dylankamal I finally got mine to print very well with ABS and PLA, I had the nozzle to far away, so now I set it with a piece of paper to were the paper is vibrating when you pull it, if that makes sense. I also am now using purple glue sticks as well. My machine has not stopped lol. Printing bad ass. I also ended up ordering the self leveling sensor which will be here Wednesday, I am already sick of leveling the bed every damn print.

[@509drone2]

Hey Eric, sorry I didnt reply right away. Jump in discord if you can, and I would be happy to try and help you fix the issue. I'm sure its just an issue of getting your bed leveled, and possibly your settings. And yes, the ezflex bed sheet will definitely help. I'm slayer in discord.

[@509drone2]

Jump in discord DK, I would be more then happy to help you get it figured out.

[@smokenzadopen666]

I used the homing thing and it started violently vibrating on the left side. It looks like the left side is higher than the right but I'm not sure how to fix that since I'm messed with the things at the bottom of the plate

[@509drone2]

Thats not good :( I would look into updating your firmware.

[@davidellison1162]

Good video on bed leveling - I'll have to check out that print surface you used. I put lock nuts on the bed leveling screws to keep them from rotating when turning the wheels so leveling stays solid for multiple prints. (Also changed to orange springs). Seems to really work well. This was from a video by Brian Vines (BV3D) - "This Simple Ender 3 and Ender 3 Pro Bed Mod is NUTS!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGbYkIudpptlpLM

[@509drone2]

That's a good idea with the lock nuts!

[@imadabualia4843]

I have new ender 3 v2. I leveled the bed so many times that is perfect. However, filament keeps refusing to stick to the bed. I tried everything, nothing is working. Do you think it is a bad filament? Or am I missing something.

[@509drone2]

Sometimes it can be difficult to get it to stick. Try slowly making it tighter and tighter until it sticks. Also look into getting a PEI bed sheet. Check out some of my other videos for info about them. Some filaments will also stick better than others as well. But you should be able to get any filament to stick.

[@chickenwalkerinstalls7413]

My centre is a lot looser than the corners, please help! I have the creality magnetic bed and think I might regret swapping away from glass

[@509drone2]

I had this issue as well, but backwards. My corners were a lot looser than my center. If you are manually leveling the bed, level it off the center. Basically pretend your printer bed is a lot smaller than it is. You will rarely print all the way to the edges of the bed, so they are not as important. Jump in our discord and shoot me a msg if you still need help.

[@zeebass2690]

Once i do this. Any print the zaxis is too high for first layer. I tune set baby step to 0.85 is that ok?

[@cooperdm1]

what size sheet did you get for your ender 3 v2?

[@509drone2]

235 x 235

[@cooperdm1]

@@509drone2 thanks!

[@MaximAvs]

What weight of paper do you use? Every paper comes in different weights and thicknesses. That's why "paper" is very subjective

[@509drone2]

Just normal paper bro. The thinner the better. I use normal computer paper.

[@kanaancross317]

Mine keeps hitting the motor in the back when it’s leveled

[@damionchrist]

I finally just did a spring upgrade on my Ender 3 V2 and now I can’t get the damn bed level for the life of me! I tighten the springs all the way tight in pairs, give em about 4 turns to raise the bed and home it. Then my right side always rips the paper. So I turn down that side and run out of turns. I do it when hot. What am I doing wrong 🤬, please help?

[@509drone2]

It sounds like you need to lower your Z level access limit switch. You can lower it on the side of your printer after your tighten down your springs.

[@damionchrist]

@@509drone2 - Done that. I even did the cutting off the nub hack to that switch to lower even more. For some odd reason the right side is always higher than the left and I’m losing my mind over it! Appreciate the help though, thanks. Any other advice?

[@daviddean4061]

Are you by chance near Spokane?

[@509drone2]

Yes. I'm in Spokane. On the north side

[@daviddean4061]

@@509drone2 I'm not far from Mead HS. I recently got my first 3D printer (Ender 3 V2). That's how I found your channel. Your content is helpful. Thank you! Are there any 3D printer meet up groups around Spokane?

[@509drone2]

@@daviddean4061 right on man. I'm just a few mins north from you. I'm not sure of any meet ups. Do you use discord? If so add me in there

[@daviddean4061]

@@509drone2 No can do without your Discord username and 4 digit tag.

[@daviddean4061]

Nevermind. I found the invite link to your Discord in the video description.

[@yeshacroe9354]

Lord I'm stress out of this =.=

[@509drone2]

Take your time, and follow the steps correctly, and double check yourself. Once you get the basics, you will figure it out no problem!

[@TonyDaExpert]

For some reason I can only level one corner the other corner is too high even when turned counter clockwise a lot

[@arafatshabir3038]

Same, did you Manage to fix it?

[@TonyDaExpert]

@@arafatshabir3038 I had to tighten the bolts of the support arm so it doesn’t slouch as much causing an off balance

[@alexm.3968]

Extremely easy... I'm entering the 10th hour and still can't level that piece of shit. There's always once corner too low.

[@alexm.3968]

20 hours and still can't level this piece of shit. Either the top or bottom left corner is always too low or too high. Fucking piece of junk, I'm throwing it in the garbage.

[@B10KPlaysGames]

That's the Creality experience at it's finest

[@rc-cnc3431]

HAHA...Yeah keep your meat hooks off the print surface :)

[@Nightwing93]

sigh still dont understand

[@509drone2]

Watch it a few more times. And follow along each time. Once you finish, or get stuck. Start over, and do it again. Once you figure it out, it will be easy for you.

[@Nightwing93]

@@509drone2 I've watched it many times :( It goes good on one corner then doesn't move to the other side I re adjust and it doesn't. Work I feel like throwing this thing outside So mad rn

[@509drone2]

@@Nightwing93 I totally understand your frustration. I felt the same when I first started. I would suggest getting in our discord. There are lots of helpful people in there. When I get off work today I can also help you do it in discord.

[@lordpataknight1312]

I hate this lol

[@Beyond_Slots]

this doesnt help at all

[@509drone2]

Then ask your question as to what you don’t understand?