qidi printer having problems with larger prints...larger print considerations?

[JohnnyV]

So what does the rubbing alcohol do? And actually I have been using the glue stick, which I scrape off the bed after a print and relevel.

I think it just acts as a de-greaser to remove dirt, oil, grease, etc that is on the surface of the tape. In the picture it looked like you were using painters tape, which is why I suggested it. I've never used glue stick myself, so not sure how they compare.

How do you control the bed temp after the first layers?

I use Simplify 3D - its very easy in the temperature settings window to control temp with layer height. I've never used Makerware, but I can't believe they wouldn't have this feature. Take a spin on Google and see if you can find the answer. You shouldn't need to reflash.