Part Placement

The Vision Miner 22 IDEX V4 has a heated aluminum build plate. Where you place your model depends on the printing mode � each mode has a different usable print area. Getting placement wrong can cause failed prints, collisions, or printing outside the reachable area.

The printer supports five printing modes:

1. T0 only � printing with the left extruder.
2. T1 only � printing with the right extruder.
3. Duplicate Mode � both extruders print identical copies simultaneously.
4. Mirror Mode � both extruders print mirrored copies simultaneously.
5. Dual-color / dual-material � both extruders work on a single part (e.g., two colors or soluble support).

Safety and Warnings

Warning: IMPORTANT: Mirror and Duplicate modes require a raft. Duplicate Mode requires a raft with a minimum of 3 layers. Printing without a raft in these modes will almost certainly fail. IMPORTANT: Automatic bed leveling compensation (height map) is disabled in Duplicate Mode. First layer adhesion depends entirely on manual bed leveling and the raft.

1. T0 (Left Extruder) Only

1. Select T0 as the active extruder in your slicer.
2. Place your model within the highlighted area shown below � the T0 zone (left) and the shared zone (center).
3. Do not place parts in the T1 zone or T1 dock zone � T0 cannot reach them.

2. T1 (Right Extruder) Only

1. Select T1 as the active extruder in your slicer.
2. Place your model within the highlighted area shown below � the T1 zone (right) and the shared zone (center).
3. Do not place parts in the T0 zone or T0 dock zone � T1 cannot reach them.

3. Duplicate Mode

Duplicate Mode prints two identical copies � T0 prints the original on the left half, T1 prints the duplicate on the right half. When you select this mode in the slicer, the available print area is automatically limited to the left half of the build plate.

1. Place your part within the recommended zone shown in the image below.
2. Orient the part so the longest dimension runs along the Y-axis (front-to-back). Minimize the X-axis dimension.
3. Enable raft in your slicer with a minimum of 3 layers � mandatory for Duplicate Mode.

Warning: IMPORTANT: Height map (automatic bed leveling compensation) is disabled in Duplicate Mode. Print small parts to minimize the effect of any bed unevenness. The 3-layer raft compensates for minor leveling differences.

4. Mirror Mode

Mirror Mode prints a symmetrical (mirrored) copy of your part. One extruder prints the original, the other prints the reflection. When you select this mode in the slicer, the available print area is automatically limited to half the build plate.

1. Place your part within the recommended zone shown in the image below. The printer mirrors it across the centerline.
2. Orient the part so the longest dimension runs along the Y-axis (front-to-back). Minimize the X-axis (left-to-right) dimension to keep both copies within the printable area.
3. Enable raft in your slicer � it is mandatory for Mirror Mode.

5. Dual-Color / Dual-Material Printing

When using both extruders on a single part (two colors, two materials, or soluble support), the T0 and T1 print zones overlap. The usable print area is almost identical to single-extruder mode � the only limitation is a few centimeters on each side where the extruder dock zones are located.

Warning: IMPORTANT: T0 cannot enter the T1 zone and T1 cannot enter the T0 zone. If your model geometry crosses these boundaries, the print will fail. Note: After placing and configuring your parts in any mode, always check the slicer Preview. Verify that toolpaths stay within the expected boundaries for your selected mode and extruder(s).

FAQ

What are the Dock Zones on the build plate?

The Dock Zone is where the inactive extruder parks while the other one is printing. There is a T0 Dock Zone on the far left and a T1 Dock Zone on the far right.

Why is a raft mandatory for Mirror and Duplicate modes?

Rafts provide a consistent first layer foundation. In Duplicate Mode the height map is disabled, so the raft is the only compensation for minor bed unevenness. In Mirror Mode the raft ensures both copies start on an even surface.

What happens without a raft in Duplicate Mode?

High risk of first-layer adhesion failure, warping, and inconsistent extrusion. The disabled height map means there is no automatic compensation � the raft (minimum 3 layers) creates a level surface to print on.

Troubleshooting

• Issue: Printer starts printing in mid-air.
• Cause: Part misplaced in the slicer for the selected mode, or wrong mode selected.
• Solution: Verify part placement matches the active mode and extruder.

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• Issue: Slicer preview looks correct, but print starts in an unexpected location.
• Cause: Wrong G-code file loaded, or firmware home offsets are miscalibrated.
• Solution: Confirm you loaded the correct G-code file. Check the homing sequence and home offsets in firmware. Make sure no global G-code offsets are active in your slicer.

Support

Vision Miner Support

• Email: support@visionminer.com
• Phone: +1 (949) 522-4422