3D Printer Quick Start Guide

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Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

6

Time Required

00:02:00 - 00:30:00

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Introduction

Learn 3D Printing Basics!

If you have questions, ask a facilitator.

Steps:

1) Prepare you model.

2) Setup your print.

3) Removing your print.

  1. Find and download a file from thingiverse. Click here for alternative sites. Click Download. A .ZIP file will be downloaded. Select your file from the download bar and press "Show in Folder".

    • Find and download a file from thingiverse. Click here for alternative sites.

    • Click Download. A .ZIP file will be downloaded.

    • Select your file from the download bar and press "Show in Folder".

    • Open the file and press "Extract All".

    • Find the .STL model from the Download File.

    • If you made your own thing, save as a .STL

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  2. We use Simplify3D as our slicer.
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  3. microSD Slot. Firmly press on knob to select. Rotate knob to move through options.

    • microSD Slot.

    • Firmly press on knob to select.

    • Rotate knob to move through options.

    • Home Screen

    • Main Menu

    • To go backward in the menu selection, go to the top of that menu and press the knob.

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  4. Insert microSD into Slot Press the knob to go into the Main Menu. Rotate knob and select Print from SD

    • Insert microSD into Slot

    • Press the knob to go into the Main Menu.

    • Rotate knob and select Print from SD

    • Rotate knob and select Refresh

    • Rotate know and select your file

    • If the file has a ~ in the name, the file is corrupt. Resave the file on the SD card.

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    • The filament needs to heat up before printing. This will take about 15 minutes.

    • Make sure you stick around for the first two layers and make sure there are no problems with your print.

    • If the print isn't sticking or nothing is seems to be coming out, report your problem to a Facilitator

    • If you aren't sure what you're looking for, ASK A FACILITATOR

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  6. Wait until bed is cool (less than 30ºC). Check Bed Temperature on the Home Screen

    • Wait until bed is cool (less than 30ºC).

    • Check Bed Temperature on the Home Screen

    • Unclip both clips from the front

    • Remove bed by pulling the top black sheet toward you.

    • Bend the bed and remove print.

    • If the print is still on the bed, use a scraper.

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Conclusion

This guide should conclude with a a part fully 3D Printed

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