Is there a setting to change this?

[SNDempsey 0]

Hi all,

 

Hoping somebody can help with this. Is there a setting in cura that can stop it from printing this way ?

 

It prints the 1st layer and leaves these gaps. It then goes back and fills them in before moving to layer 2. These gaps are noticeable on the finished print. 

[Mari 36]

You could try changing the top/bottom pattern... line/concentric/zigzag... Maybe you have to raise the flowrate for the first layer, to put a little more material on the buildplate!

 

How smooth/nice the bottom looks depends on the type of buildplate you use!