Z Minimum distance

Just realized I posted this in the wrong forum;

Hi Everyone,
I'd like to hear opinion on what is the optimal minimum distance from the bed to the nozzle. Right now, using Pronterface, I measured 120.80 mm from home to just holding a piece of paper in place - I can slide the paper with noticeable drag. Not enough pressure to score the paper when I slide it around under the nozzle.

My calipers say the paper is 0.107mm (0.00425in) thick.

So, what is your set at?

THX!


Oh, and my nozzle is a Mk V-BV 0.35mm (new to the printer; my Christmas present)

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I think 80gsm copy paper should be around .1mm thick so you are right on. As far as the gap is concerned, I look for somewhere between .07 and .1mm. Anything bigger will lead to obvious problems but too tight and the first layer is too squashed for my liking. When I insert a piece of paper, I feel a slight "vibration" rather than drag - I would guess I'm around .8 at that mark?
It would all mean nothing of course if the bed wasn't level!

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