¶ Skirt
A skirt is a printed outline around all models on the print bed, printed before the actual models. Its primary purpose is to stabilize the flow of filament through the nozzle and ensure a consistent extrusion.
The skirt is also a helpful tool to check the adhesion of the first layer to the print bed. Since it's printed before the models, you can quickly adjust the Live Z offset if the first layer isn't sticking properly or appears overly compressed by the nozzle.
¶ Skirt Settings
¶ Loops (minimum)
Defines the number of skirt loops. If the Minimal filament extrusion length parameter is enabled, the number of loops may increase to meet the extrusion requirement.
Set to 0 to completely disable the skirt.
¶ Distance from object
The gap between the skirt and the printed objects.
¶ Skirt height
The number of layers in the skirt. Single-layer skirts are often hard to remove from the heated bed; printing multiple layers is recommended.
¶ Draft shield
Enabling this creates a skirt as tall as the tallest model on the print bed. This feature helps prevent warping in materials like ABS or ASA by forming a microclimate around the print, shielding it from drafts and wind.
¶ Minimal filament extrusion length
Ensures a minimum extrusion amount by increasing the number of skirt loops if needed. For multi-extruder setups, this minimum applies individually to each extruder.
¶ Brim
A brim is a single-layer flat extension printed around the base of a model. Its purpose is to improve print adhesion by increasing the surface area between the model and the build plate.
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Enhanced adhesion: A larger contact area improves the model's grip on the print bed, which is particularly useful for tall and thin objects.
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Edge stabilization: A brim helps bond the model's base edges, especially for materials like ABS that tend to shrink or warp during cooling. A sufficiently wide brim prevents warping by holding the model edges firmly in place.
Recommended Use Cases:
- Tall objects with a small base.
- Printing multiple small objects simultaneously.
You can set this in Print settings-Skirt and brim-Brim.
¶ Brim Settings
¶ Brim type
Choose to print the Outer brim only, Inner brim only, or both Outer and Inner brim.
¶ Brim width
Specifies the horizontal width of the brim around each object on the first layer. A minimum width of 3 mm is recommended for optimal adhesion.
¶ Brim separation gap
Sets the offset between the brim and the model to make removal easier. The offset is applied after the Elephant foot compensation.
