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[First steps](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/sigma-series?hsLang=en#first-steps) # Mesh Mapping (Sigma Series) ## This article presents the Mesh Mapping function   --- |       | [**EN**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-sigma-series) | [**ES**](https://support.bcn3d.com/es/knowledge/mesh-mapping?hsLang=en) | | --- | --- | --- | ---   ### **Find your model** Select the model of your printer by clicking on the corresponding button **according to the last 4 digits of the serial number.** If you can't find the serial number, click on the following article: **[Where is the serial number?](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/serial-number?hsLang=en)**   |   | ![serial-number-epsilon-d25-transparent-v2](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Serial-number/serial-number-epsilon-d25-transparent-v2.png?width=204&name=serial-number-epsilon-d25-transparent-v2.png) | | --- | --- | |   | | |   | | | **Sigma D25** | | | [![button-serial-number-before-d25](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Serial-number/button-serial-number-before-d25.png?width=632&name=button-serial-number-before-d25.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-sigma-series#before) | [![button-serial-number-after-d25](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Serial-number/button-serial-number-after-d25.png?width=632&name=button-serial-number-after-d25.png)](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-sigma-series#after) | |   | |   ### Sigma Series Mesh Mapping D25 Before 0381 For more information about Mesh Mapping, [continue reading...](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-sigma-series#content)   --- ### Sigma Series Mesh Mapping D25 After 0381 For more information about Mesh Mapping, [continue reading...](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-sigma-series#content)   --- ### How it works This functionality has been developed to greatly improve the adhesion of the first layer by compensating the build plate undulations with Z axis movements during the print. You can see an example on the following image: ### ![mesh mapping graph](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/mesh%20mapping%20graph.png?width=500&name=mesh%20mapping%20graph.png) It is very important to maintain the build plate orientation if you want to use this new feature since the small undulations on the glass are different on each part, as you can see in the following image. It is recommended to mark your plate in some way to keep the same orientation even after removing the build plate. ![glass orientation graph](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/glass%20orientation%20graph.png?width=500&name=glass%20orientation%20graph.png) In the following article you will find some important information regarding orienting the printing surface and identifying the correct position: [Mesh Mapping: Printing surface orientation](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-build-plate-orientation?hsLang=en)   Mesh Mapping is not compatible with Duplication and Mirror mode prints since the Z-axis is unable to compensate both printing heads at once. This feature will be automatically disabled during prints in these modes. ![duplication graph](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/duplication%20graph.png?width=500&name=duplication%20graph.png) ### Mesh Mapping settings This mode can be disabled at any time under the *Utilities/Calibration/Mesh Mapping/Mesh Mapping Settings* menu. | ![mesh mapping settings on](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/mesh%20mapping%20settings%20on.jpg?width=688&name=mesh%20mapping%20settings%20on.jpg) | ![mesh mapping settings off](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/mesh%20mapping%20settings%20off.jpg?width=688&name=mesh%20mapping%20settings%20off.jpg) | | --- | --- |   On this menu you can click on *Edit mesh* to manually tweak any of the nine spots by clicking on them, this is only recommended for advanced users. The process is similar to the *Manual Offset Adjustment* for the Z-axis offset. | ![mesh mapping edit mesh menu](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/mesh%20mapping%20edit%20mesh%20menu.jpg?width=688&name=mesh%20mapping%20edit%20mesh%20menu.jpg) | ![mesh mapping edit mesh tweak](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20base/Mesh%20Mapping/mesh%20mapping%20edit%20mesh%20tweak.jpg?width=688&name=mesh%20mapping%20edit%20mesh%20tweak.jpg) | | --- | --- |   ### Mesh mapping fade option On the Mesh Mapping Settings menu, you can also enable and disable the Fade option which is enabled by default and recommended for most prints. With the fade option enabled, the print will equalize the heights of the entire glass after a few layers to completely flatten the print. You can see how Fade works in the following image. ![Fade-mesh-mapping-02](https://support.bcn3d.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Fade-mesh-mapping-02.png?width=688&name=Fade-mesh-mapping-02.png) The following article explains the operation in detail as well as the advantages of the fade option: [Mesh Mapping: Fade option](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/mesh-mapping-fade-option?hsLang=en)   #### [Forum Community](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/bcn3d-forum-community?hsLang=en) Need more tips? Check out our [**forum community**](https://support.bcn3d.com/knowledge/bcn3d-forum-community?hsLang=en) for more info about this.    It's important to keep your printer in good shape to make the most out of it. 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