Garolite Care Hub

Troubleshooting: If filament no longer sticks to the plate, consider the following:

Clean with IPA (preferably 99%) and a microfiber cloth.
Alternatively, clean with other high-alcohol products like Ethanol (99%) or blue spiritus (70%).
Use a brim.
Slightly increase the temperature (e.g., 67 degrees for open printers, or 55 for closed ones).
Optionally, sand the plate with a fine grit (200) for a few moments. Ensure proper ventilation as Garolite contains glass fiber.

Filament Compatibility:

All filaments adhere well to G10.

Glue Requirement:

No, Garolite does not need glue. In most cases, a brim is not necessary, though it can help in some instances.

Plate Lifespan:

The plate should last for a couple of years.

Ghost Image/Imprint:

Under normal circumstances, the plate does not leave a ghost image. However, some filaments may leave a ghost image.

Filament Compatibility Issues:

While most filaments work well on Garolite, some may not. Testing indicates that only 12 of the 14 polymaker colors worked, with two colors refusing to stick (tested on G11).

Recommended Temperature Settings:

Default temperature settings are suitable. For G11, it is suggested to go 5 degrees higher.

Recommended Temperature Settings (Examples):

For the X1C (Closed Workspace), use 55 degrees.
For the A1 mini and A1 (open workspace), use 67 degrees.
For the Comgrow 500 (open workspace), also use 67 degrees.

First Time Check: Ensuring Proper Logo Orientation on Build Plate

Locate the logo engraved on the top side of your build plate. This is the side where printing occurs. On the opposite side (the back), there should be a ferrofoil applied, typically appearing black.