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Great comments, but Id like to add bit more.
Start with calibration if you havent already:
On top of that, you want to improve 1st layer adhesion to avoid lifting:
Use glue or hairspray if nothing else helps, or consider better build plate like PEI or even better quality filament
I recommend using mineral spirits. It's the only thing that has improved bed adhesion. WITH THE HEAT OFF! I don't know that mineral spirit vapors are bad, but they're definitely not good...
I've got some odd spots in the middle of the bed where it's not always printing a neat line in the first layer which is odd. Unsure if it's due to not being clean or a levelling issue but I'll investigate. Thanks for the thorough checklist of things to do though - really helpful!
It can be both. To exclude bent X axis or bed, I think its best to get nozzle close to the bed, then observe the gap while moving head in XY. Light can help with good angle as well as getting your eye close to the nozzle 👁️