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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 (135 degrees) and bed (62 degrees) of the printer. For the actual printing the head must be 185 degrees and the bed 62 degrees. These values 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

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 * 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).
+* Preheat the head (135 degrees) and bed (62 degrees) of the printer. For the actual printing the head must be 185 degrees and the bed 62 degrees. These values 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).