# Taz 6 print bed **URL:** \ **Category:** LulzBot TAZ\ **Created:** [November 11, 2016, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196 "2016-11-11T04:53:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![zenxyuan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a9adbd/32.png) [@zenxyuan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zenxyuan)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2016, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/1 "2016-11-11T04:53:08Z")
Is it advisable to print directly on the Taz 6 print bed without any tape or liquid? I’ve been printing like this since my first purchase without applying anything on it. All my material sticks well as long as I got the temp. right. But, i notice some discoloration on the bed. What is the effect in the long run? What should I apply in order to provide a longer lifespan for the bed? ---
**Author:** ![derrickaumiller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/278dde/32.png) [@derrickaumiller](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/derrickaumiller)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2016, 2:09am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/2 "2016-11-16T02:09:09Z")
In general, printing directly on the PEI bed that comes with the T6 is the best bet. There are a few filaments out there that are extraordinarily sticky that require printing on glue or blue tape though. Your best get is just to google the specific filament and get a consensus and do some experimenting. ---
**Author:** ![zenxyuan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a9adbd/32.png) [@zenxyuan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zenxyuan)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2016, 5:06am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/3 "2016-11-16T05:06:49Z")
I have some fresh unused kapton tape at home. Is it worth using once my PEI bed reached it’s full usability? ---
**Author:** ![tmorris9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@tmorris9](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/tmorris9)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2016, 6:37am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/4 "2016-11-16T06:37:46Z")
PEI is one of the best print surfaces available. Unless you damage the bed there is no end of life for it. If prints have a hard time sticking then just sand it a little with 1500 sandpaper then clean with isopropyl alcohol to make it stick like new again. ---
**Author:** ![david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/aeb1de/32.png) [@david](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/david)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2016, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/5 "2016-11-16T12:28:19Z")
Just a note, If you do choose to sand PEI please “wet sand” only. with 1500 to 2000 grit sand paper, then clean the PEI with 90% water and 10% alcohol. It is best to clean with the same solution after every print.(90% water 10 % alcohol) Hope this helps. ---
**Author:** ![zenxyuan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a9adbd/32.png) [@zenxyuan](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/zenxyuan)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2016, 5:12am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/6 "2016-11-17T05:12:58Z")
Alright, my PEI bed can last forever, only clean with 90% water and 10% alcohol. Awesome! Thanks all! ---
**Author:** ![shawnkoh](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.lulzbot.com/shawnkoh/32/9450_2.png) [@shawnkoh](https://forum.lulzbot.com/u/shawnkoh)\ **Post date:** [November 23, 2016, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-6-print-bed/4196/7 "2016-11-23T02:17:31Z")
> [@david.h](#): > > Just a note, If you do choose to sand PEI please “wet sand” only. with 1500 to 2000 grit sand paper, then clean the PEI with 90% water and 10% alcohol. It is best to clean with the same solution after every print.(90% water 10 % alcohol) > Hope this helps. Just to add on to this. Don’t make the same mistake I did. I used like 30-40% IPA when wet sanding with 2000 grit sandpaper. My bed stuck so well that when I tried to remove a print it cracked my bed. $150 usd heat bed kit from lulz as replacement…