Home / Tools / First 3D Print ChecklistFirst 3D Print ChecklistMost first-print failures are the bed and the first layer. Ticks are saved in this browser.Print checklist0 of 16 doneResetPrinter setupPlace the printer on a sturdy, level surface away from draftsTighten frame bolts and check belt tensionLevel the bed or run auto levellingSee: Best Bed Leveling Sensors for Perfect First Layers (2026) →Clean the build plate with isopropyl alcoholSee: Best PEI Build Plates for Strong First Layers (2026) →FilamentStart with PLASee: Best PLA Filament for Clean, Easy 3D Prints (2026) →Use the temperature printed on the spool as a starting pointStore opened spools drySee: Best Filament Dry Boxes for Moisture-Free Prints (2026) →Cut the filament end at an angle before loadingSee: Best Flush Cutters for Clean Support Removal (2026) →First printPrint a small calibration model firstWatch the whole first layerAdjust Z-offset until lines squish slightly togetherLet the bed cool before removing the printSee: Best Print Removal Tools for Damage-Free Prints (2026) →TroubleshootPoor adhesion: clean, level, slow the first layerSee: Best Bed Adhesive Glues for No-Warp Prints (2026) →Stringing: lower temperature, tune retraction, dry filamentClogs: check nozzle and PTFE tubeSee: Best Nozzle Cleaning Kits to Clear Clogs Fast (2026) →Measure parts to check dimensional accuracySee: Best Digital Calipers for Precise Print Measuring (2026) →