# First Layer

**URL:** <https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-layer/3671>\
**Category:** 3d Printing / Slicers / Setup / Problems\
**Created:** [March 30, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-layer/3671 "2022-03-30T13:45:20Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Sly](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.makewithtech.com/sly/32/102_2.png) [@Sly](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Sly)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-layer/3671/1 "2022-03-30T13:45:20Z")

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Good Morning All  
My first layer looks quite strange and i have no idea why. I am trying to get a very good looking print with details however the first layer is not going down flat and smooth. I seems to show some flow problems? is it because of my settings?If someone could point me in the right direction as to fix it I would really appreciate it. My settings are as follow:  
Nozzle size o.6  
layer 0.24  
line 0.4  
temp 205  
bed 50  
pla  
speed 40  
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**Author:** ![Gramps](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex035/user_avatar/forum.makewithtech.com/gramps/32/60_2.png) [@Gramps](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Gramps)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2022, 2:01am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-layer/3671/2 "2022-04-02T02:01:44Z")

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I don’t print with a 0.6mm nozzle but to start try the following  
Speed: 25  
Temp: 210-215c  
Bed: 60  
We will assume that you have a good bed level.

You will save time by printing some 30x30 squares 1 layer high. These will print pretty fast, make adjustments and print another one.

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**Author:** ![Ender5r](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Ender5r](https://forum.makewithtech.com/u/Ender5r)\
**Post date:** [April 2, 2022, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.makewithtech.com/t/first-layer/3671/3 "2022-04-02T02:09:38Z")

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In addition to the 30mm squares, you might consider switching to a 0.4mm nozzle. The printer has to work harder to keep up with the a 0.6mm nozzle.

Looking at the extreme closeup of the photo (thanks for posting a high res photo), it looks like your nozzle might be a little too close to the bed. This is where the 30mm squares come in really handy. If you haven’t yet, please watch this video: [U][Best method for 3D printer bed levelling - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZRY6kunAvs%5B/U%5D)