3D printer manual

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This manual describes how to use the 3D-printer that's connected to the PrinterPC.

First things first

• Boot the PrinterPC if it isn't already on, and log in with user 'printer' and password 'printer'.
• Make sure the printer is on. This is done by switching the PSU on that's next to it.

STL to gcode

• Open Cura (in the launch menu under 'Other').
• Load your .STL file with the button 'load model'.
• Prepare your model with Cura. This will slice your model to coordinates for the 3D-printer.
• Cura will show the gcode after it's done preparing. With the arrow on top (next to [ 1]) you can cycle through the layers.

Gcode to printer

• Open Pronterface (also filed under 'Other). This is the printer interface thingy.
• Click on 'connect' in Pronterface.
• Preheat the head and bed of the printer. The head must be 185 degrees and the bed 62 degrees. These are probably already set, but if not: type in the degrees in the bottom left corner and click on 'set' (both of them).
• Check the 'Watch' box and click on 'Check temp'.
• Wait until the bed and the head are at the desired temperature (you can see them at the bottem of the screen).
• Load the gcode file that you have made with Cura (not the STL).

Print!

• Before printing make sure the nozzle is clean. Remove any dripping plastic or crap with tweezers. Don't touch the bed with your fingers: this will make it greasy which prevents the print from sticking to it.
• Click on 'home' to move the nozzle to the starting position.
• If the printer is heated click on 'Print'.

Troubleshooting

Questions -> BuZz