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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