Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology FINDER 3D Printer User Manual Flashforge Finder User Guide V 20180414

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Add support
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7.2.5
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Add Finder support Simplify3D
softw
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Add support
upport Simplify
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Modify
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xtruder
temperrature and print speed setting in
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Content
Content............................................................................................................................ 2
Preface ............................................................................................................................ 3
Introduction..................................................................................................................... 4
Notice.............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology ................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2: About Finder ............................................................................................... 10
2.1 About Your Finder ........................................................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Unpacking ................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly .................................................................................... 28
4.1 Filament Installation........................................................................................ 28
4.2 Printer Start-up ................................................................................................ 29
4.3 Loading Filament............................................................................................. 29
4.4 Unloading Filament ........................................................................................ 31
Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling.................................................................................... 33
Chapter 6: About Software ........................................................................................... 35
6.1 Software Installation........................................................................................ 35
6.2 Exploring FlashPrint........................................................................................ 36
Chapter 7: Basic Printing.............................................................................................. 59
7.1 Generate a Gcode ............................................................................................ 59
7.2 Print Methods .................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 8 Supports and Service.................................................................................... 72
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Preface
Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder
or some tiny scratcheson the build tape, it isnormal and won taffect the printing quality.
On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all FlashForge engineers and the
FlashForge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance.
The FlashForge Finder User Guide is designed for the Finder users to start their
printing journey with FlashForge Finder. Even if you are familiar with earlier
FlashForge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that please read
this guide, as there is lots of important information about the Finder for you to get a
better 3D experience.
For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the following
materials:
(1) Quick Start Guide
Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The Quick
Start Guide will help you start your print journey as soon as possible.
(2) Official FlashForge Website: http://www.flashforge.com
The official FlashForge website contains the up-to-date information concerning
FlashForge software, firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able to
get the contact information from there.
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Introduction
Notes
Please read FlashForge Finder 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use.
The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS.
The version of the FlashPrint is latest.
The FlashForge Finder 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed for
you to set up and use this device.
This User Guide including the following parts: Preface, Introduction and After-sale
service.
The Preface section includes resource acquisition channel, the overall framework of
the manual, and the problems that should be paid attention to while printing.
The introduction section contains the overview of 3D printing technology, equipment
introduction, unpacking and installation of equipment, software installation and use.
After-sale section contains the user how to get the support and help.
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Notice
Safety Notice
! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the
FlashForge Finder User Guide before setting-up and using. Failure to comply with the
warning and instructions may result in individual injury, fire, equipment damage or
property damage.
PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE
BELOW ALL THE TIME.
Work Environment Safety
Keep your work place tidy.
Do not operate Finder in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
Keep Finder out of children and untrained people s reach.
Electrical Safety
Always use the Finder with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Finder plug.
Do not use Finder in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Finder to burning sun.
In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by FlashForge.
Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm.
In case of uncertain accident, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long.
Personal Safety
Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing.
Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
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gloves away from moving parts.
Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Cautions
Do not leave the device unattended for long.
Do not make any modifications to the device.
To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament. (The distance between
the nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm)
Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment.
Never use the device for illegal activities.
Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.
Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.
Never put the model into your mouth.
Do not remove the models with force.
Environment Requirements
Temperature: RT 15-30
Moisture: 20%-70%
Place Requirements
The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The distances of the
left, right and back side space should be at least 20cm, and the distance of the front
side space should be at least 35cm.
Filament Requirements
Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the FlashForge filament or the
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filament from the brands accepted by FlashForge.
Filament Storage
All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack filament until necessary. Filament
should be stored atclean and dry conditions.
Legal Notice
All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without
the official authorization from FlashForge.
FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH
REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
FCC Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FlashForge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential
damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
Copyright
2018FlashForge Corp. All Rights Reserved
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Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology
3D printing refers to transforming three-dimensional models intophysical objects that
you can hold and touch. It is also called additivemanufacturing because the 3D model is
created by adding layers uponlayers of material until the object is fully formed.
Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) is the most common method of 3D printing.It is also
the method that the Finder uses. It works by melting plasticmaterial called filament onto
a print surface in high temperature. Thefilament solidifies after it cools down, which
happens instantaneouslyafter it is extruded from the nozzle. 3D objects are formed with
thefilament laying down multiple layers.
1.1 Process
3D printing involves three steps:
1.) Make or download a 3D model
2.) Slice andexport the 3D model
3.) Build the 3D model
1.1.1 Make a 3D Model:
Currently, there are three ways tomaking a3D model.
Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD (computer-aideddesign) software
such as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and our own software Happy 3D to
design your own 3D model.
3D Scanners An alternative method to making a 3D model is to scanan object. 3D
scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collectingits geometric data, and saving it
to a file on your PC. There are alsoapps that can turn a mobile device into a 3D scanner.
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From the Cloud The most popular way of obtaining a 3D model is to download it
from websites that allow users to upload 3D models that they designed.
E.g. :www. thingiverse.com
1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3D Model:
Slice software is the software that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them into
instructions for the 3D printers. FlashPrint is theslicing software used for the
FlashForgeFinder.
Using FlashPrint, you can turn stl. files into g. or gx. files for printing. Then the files
can be transferred to yourFindervia USB cable, USB stick or WiFi.
Finder support Simplify3D software, software not developed by FlashForge may need
register or charge extra fee, please choose to use(or not) according to your needs.
1.1.3 Build the 3D Model:
Once the output file has been transferred to yourFinder, it will startto turn the 3D model
into a physical object by laying down layers of filament.
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out Finder
2.1A
About You
our Finder
er
2.1..1 Views
Fr
Front
Top
14
Right
15
Back
1. Touch
ouch screen
sc
6. Leveling
Leve
knob
11. Spri
ring presserr
2. Touch
ouch screen
sc
button
on
7. Filament
cartridge
ca
12. US
USB stick inpu
nput
3. Nozzle
8.. Extruder
13. US
SB cable inp
nput
4. Z-axiss guide
rod
9.. Filament
Fila
inta
take
14. Pow
wer input
5. Buildd plate
10.. X-axis
guid
de rod
15. Pow
wer switch
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2.1.2 Terms
Build Plate
The surface on which the Finder builds an object.
Build Tape
The blue tape that covers Finder s build plate so that
the object can stick to the build plate well.
The three dimensional amount of space that an object
Build Volume
will use once it is completed. The largest build volume
of Finder is 140*140*140mm.
Knobs under the build platform that are used for
Leveling Knobs
adjusting the distance between the nozzle and build
plate.
Extruder
The device that draws the filament from the spool,
melts it and pushes it through a nozzle into the build
plate.
Also called print head , which located at the bottom
Nozzle
of the extruder where heated filament is squeezed out.
To cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear
Cooling Fan
motor.
Filament Intake
An opening located at the top of the extruder.
A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the
Filament Guide Tube
filament box to the filament intake.
Filament Cartridge
A specific box for placing FlashForge filament.
A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the
Solid Glue Stick
build plate firmly.
A tool that used for cleaning and unclogging the
Unclogging Pin Tool
extruder.
Stamping Wrench
A tool that used for seizing the nozzle s metal cube.
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2.1.3 Reference
Name
Finder
Number of Extruder
Print Technology
Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF)
Screen Size
3.5 color IPS Touch Screen
Build Volume
140 140 140mm
Layer Resolution
0.05 - 0.4mm
Build Accuracy
0.1-0.2mm
Positioning Accuracy
Z axis 0.0025mm; XY axis 0.011mm
Filament Diameter
1.75mm
0.07
Nozzle Diameter
0.4mm
Build Speed
10-200 mm/s
Software
FlashPrintt Support Simplify3D
Support Formats
OS
Input:3MF/ STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG
Output:GX/G
Win xp/Vista/7/8/10
Mac OS
Linux
Device Size
420*420*420mm
Net Weight
10Kg
AC Input
Input: 100V-240V, 50-60Hz Power: 65W
Connectivity
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.4.1 Interfac
face Menus
enus
Build
Read
Rea the printt file from
fr
ŸTh
he local mem
mory card
ŸTh
he USB stick
ŸTh
he Polar Cloud
oud printing
ŸBack
Back
Choose
hoose Batch files
1. Tap
T and holdd to selectthhe file
2. Select
Se
the fille you wantt to delete
3. The selected
ed file has a tag (on the
righ
ght)
4. Tap
T the deleete icon at tthe top righ
ht to
deleete all the selected
se
files
es
Select the
t target
et print file am
mong the list
ŸBu
uild: To begin
n printing
ŸCo
opy: To cop
py the files
es to the local
mem
mory card from the USB stick.(T
.(The
butt
tton is not av
vailable while
ile printing from
fr
local
cal memory card
car )
ŸDelete:
Delete: To delete
elete the
t printt file
Ÿ Back
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Prin
nt interface
ŸAbo
bort: To abort
rt the
t print job.
ob.
ŸPau
use/Resume:
e: To suspend
nd or resumee the
prin
nt job.
?Too
Tools:To chec
eck status or modify settings
setti
duri
ring printing: build time, Z axis, filam
ment
used
d, printing speed, lightt status, chaange
filam
ment, finish--shutdown.
?E
Extruder tem
mperature: Ca
Can be chang
nged
duri
ring printing.
To set extruder temperature
during printiing:
After extruder
teemperature hhas reached
targ
get temperatu
ure, temperat
ature figure
re will
be underlined
und
in
n print interface,
ace,
Tap the
t temperat
erature figure too adjust;
Tap [Yes] to sav
ve the setting
ng while tap [No]
[N
to cancel
ca
thee setting.
setti
Too
ools in print in
nterface
?Pri
Printing speed
eed: To changee printing sp
peed
duri
ring printing by tappingg the underli
erlined
spee
eed figure.
?Li
Light bulb: To
o turn on/offf tthe light.
?Filament: To change
filam
ment during
prin
nting. (Note: You need to ssuspend the
prin
nting operation
on first)
?Fi
Finish-Shutdo
down: To startt aauto shutdo
own
after print job fin
nished.
? Cancel:
To end
nd the tool oorders and return
re
to th
he print interfa
terface.
To set the
t printing
ng speed duri
ring printing
Tap the
t speed figu
gure to adjust;
st;
Tap [Yes] to sav
ve the setting
ng while tap [No]
[N
to cancel
ca
thee setting.
setti
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2.1.4.2Preheat Menus
Preheat
Tap the [Preheat] to enter the preheat
interface. Tap the [Start] to heat up to the
setting temperature.
The default temperature is 220 .
Tap the temperature display bar to set the
temperature.
To set the preheat temperature.
Tap [Yes] to save the setting ,
[No] to cancel the setting.
The picture displays the preheat interface. It
shows thereal-timetemperature and the
target temperature. Tap the [Abort] button
to abort the preheat job. Tap [Back] to back
to the previous interface but not abort the
preheat job.
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2.1.4.3Tool Menus
Tools
Tap [Tools] to enter tool options.
ŸFilament: To load/unload the filament.
ŸLevel: To adjust the build plate.
ŸHome: To make the X, Y and Z axes back
to the zero point.
ŸManual: To manually adjust the positions
of X, Y and Z axes.
ŸSetting: To implement relevant function
setups.
ŸStatus: The check the real-time status of
the printer.
ŸAbout: Information about the printer.
ŸBack
Manual adjustment
ŸY+: The extruder moves to the zero point,
that is, the back of the machine
ŸY-: The extruder moves to the direction
opposite to the Y+.
ŸX+: The extruder moves to the zero points,
that is, to the right direction
ŸX-: The extruder moves to the direction
opposite to the X+.
ŸZ+: The build plate elevates.
ŸZ-: The build plate descends.
ŸBack
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p [Setting] to
o enter thee setti
setting interface
terface
Tap
ŸLa
Language: To set the
t displaay language
ŸW
WiFi: To turn on/off
on/ the W
WiFi.
ŸWla
Wlan hotspot:
t: To turn on
on/off the Wlan
Wla
hots
tspot.
ŸPo
olar Cloud Conn
onnection:
To turn
on/off th
he Polar Cloud
ud Connection.
on.
Ÿ FlashForge
Flas
Cl
Cloud
Connecti
ection:
To turn
on/off th
he FlashForge
ge Cloud
Conn
onnection.
ŸEx
xtruderCalibrati
ration: To aadjust the in
nitial
dista
istance betwee
etween the extrudder and the build
plate
late.
ŸStart
Startup Sound
nd:To turn onn/off the Startup
Start
Sound
ound.
ŸFil
Filament Chec
eck: To tuurn on/off the
filam
ment check.
ŸPo
ower Saving
ng Mode: To turn on/offf the
power
wer saving
sa
mode.
Ÿ Light
Li
Bar Con
ontrol: To turnn on/off the light
bar control.
ŸFact
Factory Reset Return to fact
factory setting.
settin
ŸUpd
pdate: To update
upd the firm
mware version.
n.
ŸBack
Back
WiFi
iFi:
ŸTu
urn on WiFi: Turn on thhe WiFi, release
releas
the WiFi hots
tspot and set the WiFi
iFi on
com
mputer.
ŸBack
Back
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WLan
WLa hotspot
ŸOFF
FF/On: To turrn on/off the W
Wlan hotspot.
ŸSe
Setup Wlan hotspot:To
se
set the SSID and
pass
assword.
ŸSSI
SSID:The namee of hotspot.
ŸPass
Password: The password of hotspot.
ŸSa
Save: To save the
t setting.
ŸBack
Back
Polar
ar Cloud Connnection:
?C
Cloud Connecction: To turnn on/off thepo
polar
cloud
ud connection.
n.
?Se
Setup Cloud Connection:
To set cloud
con
nnection ID annd PIN whichh have already
been
n registered on:
o https://po
olar3d.com
?ID
D:The email address of you
our Cloud
acco
ount.
?P
PIN: The PIN code
of yourr C
Cloud accou
unt.
?Sa
Save: To save the setting.
?Back
Back
(Note
ote: To use polar
cloud pprinting func
nction,
you
ou need to coonnect the prrinter to inter
ernet
with
ith WiFi )
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truder Calibrati
ration
Extr
Adjjust Z-axis to
t the right po
position and
d tap
[OK]
OK]
Ÿ+: The build plate
late elevates.
ele
s.
Ÿ-: The
T build plate
late descends.
s.
ŸOK:
OK: To save th
he setting and
nd back to setting
setti
menu
nus.
ŸBack
Back
Thee proper dista
istance may bbe one ordin
nary
pap
per s thickness.
ess.
Note:
te: Please do this ooperation after
cont
ntacting with our after-ssale engineer.
Turrn on/off [Fla
ashForgee Cl
Cloud]:
ŸTap
Ta to turn on/o
n/off the Flash
hForge Cloud
Conn
onnection.
Turrn on/off [Sta
artup Sound
nd]:
ŸTap
Ta to turn on/o
n/off the soundd when restartt
the printer.
k On:
Filaament Check
Thee filament
fil
detecti
etection is turrned on.
Note:
te:Filament exhausted
orr interrupted will
be detected.
On
nce the filam
ment is not in
n the
righ
ght place, th
he print jobb can not work
norm
mally.
Filaament Check
k Off:
Thee filament
fil
detecti
etection is turrned off.
Note:
te: Filamentt exhausted
ed or interrup
upted
cannot
nnot be detected
tected.The pri
rint job can still
worrk normally when filameent is not set into
thee filament
fil
cartri
artridge.
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wer Saving
Sa
Mode
On
Power
Thee power saviing mode stat
status is turned
d on.
If th
here is no operation
op
withhin half an hour,
the printer will autom
matically shut
down
wn.(Power saving
sa
mode will not worrk in
the process of printing)
Power
wer Saving
Sa
Mode
Off
Thee power saving
ng mode stat
atus is turned
d off.
Auttomatically shut
down will not work.
ŸTu
urn on/off [Li
Light Bar Coontrol]:
Tap
p to turn on/o
n/off the light bar when reestart
the printer.
ŸFact
Factory Reset Return to fact
factory setting
ng.
ŸUpd
pdate: To update
upd the firm
mware version.
n.
ŸBack
Back
Status:
Stat
It displays the real-time status of the
extr
truder temperat
erature and fil
filament.
Abou
bout:(First pag
ge)
It displays
the basic inform
mation aboutt the
dev
vice.
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bout:(Second page)
Abou
It displays
the basic inform
mation aboutt the
dev
vice.
License
Lice
It displays
the basic inform
mation aboutt the
license.
lice
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2.2 Accessorries
Filament*1
*1 Power Cable
Quick
Start
art Guide
Glue Stick
USB stick
stic
USB Cable
Ca
Filamen
ent Guide Tubbe
Screw
ScrewdriverAlle
Allen Wrench(M
M2.0/2.5)
Stam
mping Wrench
Unclog
ogging Pin Tool
Poower Adapter
ter
After
After-sale
CarrdPTFE Tub
ube Grease
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Chapter 3 Unpacking
(reference video
Unpacking
This chapter will present you the whole unpacking procedure of Finder 3D
printer.(Note: Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide)
3-1
(3-1)Place the packaging box on a clean work surface.
3-2
3-2
Open the box, grasp the two handles and then lift your Finder out of the box.
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3-3
(3-3)Your Finder is wrapped by packaging materials, remove these materials step by
step.
3-4
(3-4)Remove the side protective foam sheets.
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(3-5) Remove all protective wrapping, and then you will see your Finder.
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3-6 On the top foam sheet, you can see one Quick Start Guide and a tool bag( USB
stick*1, leveling knob*1, Allen wrenches*2, stamping wrench*1, unclogging pin
tool*1, grease*1, and screwdriver*1).
3-7
3-7
Remove the tape on the extruder for fixing the flat cable
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(3-8) Cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod. Then slide the extruder to
make sure the extruder is in good condition.
3-9
(3-9) Take the filament(Assign random color)out of the Finder.
3-10
(3-10) Lift the build plate up and take out the glue stick, power cable, power adapter
and USB cable.
Congratulations! You have unpacked your Finder. Next, let s move on to hardware
assembly of Finder.
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Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly
Your Finder has been installed before leaving factory, you can start up the Finder for
printing after mounting the filament spool and completing leveling.
4.1 Filament Installation
4-1
(4-1) The filament cartridge is at the rear of Finder. Lift the cartridge out of the Finder.
The black part isFilament
Detecting
E ip
4-2
(4-2) Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment.
(Note: The filament should feeds from the bottom of the spool towards the top )
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Afteer installing the filamen
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ca
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4.2 Printer Start-up
Start
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(4-6) Insert the filament from the filament guide tube into the filament intake.
4-6
Next, we will load the FlashForge filament.(Note: Please lower the build plate to
increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate to 50mm at least for
avoiding nozzle jam.)
4-7
(4-7) Tap[Tools].
4-6
4-8
(4-8) Tap [Filament]--[Load]
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4-9
4-9 After the extruder s temperature reaches 220
, the printer will sound a beep to
prompt you to load the filament into the extruder.
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4-10
Press the spring presser,and then insert the filament into the extruder at an
upright angle. Then the filament will be drawn through the extruder. Do not tap
[Cancel] until the filament load the extruder steadily.
4.4 Unloading Filament
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(4-11) Tap [Tools]-[Filament]-[Unload] and the extruder starts heating up.
4-12
(4-12) After the extruder reaches 220 , the printer will sound a beep to prompt you to
unload the filament from the extruder. Press the spring presser, press down the
filament for about three seconds and gently pull the filament out.
Note: Do not pull out the filament with force as it will damage the gears. If the
melted filament has cooled down in the extruder, please repeat the steps above.
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Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling
Finder creatively adopts three-point intelligent leveling system, which will give clear
and comprehensive feedback to users. There are three spring-loadedknobs under the
build platform. The distance between the plate and nozzle increases while tightening
the knobs. On the contrary, the distance reduces.
5-1
(5-1) Tap [Tools] - [Level] on your Finder touch screen. Please wait while the extruder
and platform finish initial movements. After that, operate according to the guide on the
touch screen.
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(5-2) After tapping [Yes], the extruder starts to move towards the first point and
theplate moves up and down to verify the distance between nozzle and plate.
5-3
(5-3) When it shows that the distance is too big, please unscrew corresponding nut
under platform clockwise until hearing a steady beep and the [Verify] button appears.
5-4
(5-4) If the distance is appropriate, tap [OK] to second point leveling. If still not,
please follow the prompts to adjust again till you see [OK] button.
5-5
(5-5) Repeat steps 2 through 4 above to complete second and third points leveling and
then Tap [Finish] to exit.
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Chapter 6: About Software
This chapter talks about the basic function of FlashPrint. For more information about
advanced function, you can browse our website www.FlashForge.com.
6.1 Software Installation
6.1.1 Software Acquisition
Method 1: To get the installation package from the USB stick in the toolkit.
Method 2: Open the link below to download the installation package:
http://www.flashforge.com
Steps:
Support---Downloads---FlashPrint---choose the software version---download
6.1.2 Software Installation and Start-up
1. Decompress the zipped file or start the installation program, and then install the
software according to the direction.
2. Start the software with the start menu shortcut or by clicking the software icon.(See
6-1)
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6. 2.1 Machine Type Selection
Note! After starting FlashPrint, you need to select the target machine type first.
When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just select FlashForge Finder in
the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via
clicking [Print]--[Machine type]. See graphic 6-2:
6-2
6.2.2 Software Introduction
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Load files.
Enter the support edit mode.
Print it directly with your Finder or export to your USB Stick.
View FlashPrint home screen from one of six viewing angles.
Move model around on XY-plane; shift+click to move along Z axis.
Turn and rotate your model.
Scale the size of your object.
Cut model into several parts.
6.2.3 Loading
You can load a model file or Gcode file into your FlashPrint by the following six
methods:
Method 1: Click the [Load]
on the main interface. Then select the object file.
Method 2: Select the file for loading and drag the file to the main interface of the
software.
Method 3: Click [File]--[Load File]. Then select the object file for loading.
Method 4: Click [File]--[Examples] to load the example files
Method 5: Click [File]--[Recent Files] to load the files opened recently.
Method 6: Select and drag the target file to the icon of FlashPrint.
Note:3D models can be stored as.STL, .OBJ, or .FPP file and support editing by
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FlashPrint.
Generating Rilievo
Loading a png, jpg, jpeg, bmp picture file into the FlashPrint. And the following
dialogue box(6-3) will pop up. The setting box includes settings for shape, mode,
maximum thickness, base thickness, bottom thickness,width, height, top diameter and
bottom diameter.
Shape: including plane, tube, canister and lamp.
Mode: including darker is higher and lighter is higher .
Maximum thickness: Z value of the model
Base thickness: The minimum raft thickness and the default value is 0.5mm
Width: X value of the model
Depth: Y value of the model
Bottom thickness: For tube, canister and lamp to set up bottom thickness
Top diameter: For tube, canister lampand seal to set up the top diameter
Bottom diameter: For tube, canister, lampand seal to set up the bottom diameter
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Plane(6-5)
Tube
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Cansiter(6-7)
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Lamp(6-8)
Seal(6-9)
6.2.4 Views
Changing views
Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling.
Drag
Click the [View] icon
and then you can move the object by the following three
methods:
Method 1: Hold down the left mouse button and drag.
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Method 2: Hold down the mouse wheel and scroll up and down.
Method 3: Hold down theShift key, hold down the right mouse button and drag.
Rotate
Click the [View] iconand then you can rotate the object by the following two methods:
Method 1. Hold down the right mouse button and drag.
Method 2. Hold down theShiftkey, hold down the left mouse button and drag.
Scale
Rotate the mouse wheel to enlarge or shrink the build plate.
Set View
Allows users to view the object on the build plate. Six views are under the view menu,
that is, home view, bottom view, top view, front view, back view, left view and right
view.
Method 1: Click the the [View] button, there are six views in the drop- down list
Method 2: Click the the[Look] icon
on the left, click it again and a submenu
will appear with six views for selecting.
Reset View
Allow users to reset views by the following two methods:
Method 1: Click the [View] menu and select [Home View]
Method 2:Clickthe [View] button on the left, click it again and you will see the
viewing options, you can click [Reset].
Show Model Outline
Click[View]--[Show Model Outline], it will highlight the yellow border ofthe object
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Show Steep Overhang
Click[View]--[Show Steep Overhang]. When the intersection angle between the
model surface and horizontal line is within the overhang threshold value, the surface
has steep overhang and it becomes red in the software. Overhang threshold value
could be set as needed. The default value is 45 degree.
6.2.5 Move
Select the object and move the object by the following two methods:
Method 1: Click the [Move] icon on the left, hold down the left mouse button and
drag to adjust the location of the model in XY direction. Hold down the Shiftkey, hold
down the left mouse button and drag to adjust the location of the model in Z direction.
The distance and the direction of the movement shall be displayed.
Method 2: Click the [Move] button on the left and then enter the distance value. Click
[Reset]to reset distance values.
Note: Users shall click [Center] and [On Platform] after the location adjustment to
ensure the model(s) be within the build area and on the build platform. If a specified
position is needed, only to click[On Platform].
6.2.6 Rotate
Select the target object and rotate the object by the following two methods:
Method 1: Click the [Rotate] iconon the left and three mutually perpendicular rings
appear around the object Click one ring and rotate on the present axis, you will see the
rotation angle and direction in the center of circle. In this way, you could make the
model rotate on X/Y/Z axis.
Method 2: Click the [Rotate] icon on the left, and then enter into rotating angel
values in X/Y/Z axes positioning. Click [Reset] to reset rotating angel values.
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6.2.7 Scale
Select the target object and scale the object by the following two methods:
Method 1: Click the [Scale] icon on the left, hold down the left mouse button and
scale the model. The corresponding values will display near the object.
Method 2: Click the [Scale] icon on the left and then enter into scale values in X/Y/Z
axes positioning. Click the [Maximum] button to get largest size possible for building.
Click [Reset] to reset the size of model.
Note: If the[Uniform Scaling] radio button is clicked, it will scale the model in equal
proportion when changing value in any positioning of the model. Otherwise it will
only change the value of the corresponding positioning.
6.2.8Cut
Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the [Cut] to set the cut plane.
The direction and position are available for setting.
Draw with Mouse
X Plane
Y Plane
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6.2.9 Supports
After loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports] or click the Supports icon directly,
then you will enter the support edit mode(as shown in the picture below). Click [Back]
to exit when you finish editing.
Support
Options
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Click the Support Options, an option box will appear, supports options include
treelike and linear , when choose treelike , click [OK], then it will generate
treelike structure; when choose
linear , click [OK], then it will generatelinear
structure; if it is a model with supports, when you choose one of the supports
options,software will judge whether existing supports need to be deleted or not on the
basis of the type of existing support, and will pop up the corresponding prompt to let
you make the choice.
Auto Supports
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Click the [Auto Supports] button, the software will judge the position where supports
are needed and generate corresponding treelike or linear supports. If it is a model with
supports, the existing supports will be deleted and new supports will be generated.
Add Supports
Supports will be added once clicking the [Add] button. Move the cursor to the
position where supports needed, left-click to choose the starting point of supports, hold
down the left mouse button and drag the mouse the supports preview will show up(if
support surface doesn t need support or the support column angle is too large, will
highlight the support review).Loosen the left mouse button, if support column doesn t
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meet with model, then support will be generated on origin and terminal point(the
highlighted preview support won t generate support structure)
Clear Supports
Click [Clear Supports], all supports will be deleted. The operation can be repealed
via clicking [Undo] or pressing the shortcut key Ctrl+Z.
Delete Supports
Supports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete] button. Move the cursor to the
supports needed deleting, current supports and its subnode support will be highlighted,
click the left mouse button to delete these highlighted support.
6.2.10 Print
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Preview: Choose to enter preview interface or not
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Print when slice done: Print or not when slice done
Material type: Choose according to the type of model
Supports: When print suspended structure models, support is necessary. Click
[supports] to create support part for the printing.
Raft: This function will help the model to stick well on the platform.
Wall: During dual color printing, this function will help to clear the leaking
filament of another extruder.
Brim: Expand the outline of model s bottom layers to a Brim which helps anchor
the edges of the model to the plate to avoid warping.
Resolution You have three resolution solution(with default setting)to choose from,
high resolution is corresponding with slow printing speed, opposite for the low
resolution.For PLA printing, an extra solution Hyper is available.
More options: Click [More options] to set for layer, shell, infill, speed and
temperature. Different resolution solution is corresponding to different defaults, click
[Restore Defaults] to back to default setting.
Layer
a. Layer: Layer thickness of the printing model. With a small value, the surface
of the model will besmoother.
b. First Layer Height: This is the first layer of the model, which will affect the
sticking performance between the model and platform. Maximize is 0.4mm, usually
the default is OK.
c. Shell: Contains the outside shell value, capping layer value (under vase pattern,
top solid layer setting is invalid).
Primeter Shells: Maximize is 10
a. Top Solid Layer: Maximize is 30, minimum is 1.
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b. Bottom Solid Layer: Maximize is 30, minimum is 1.
Infill
a. Fill Density means fill rate.
b. Fill Pattern is the pattern of filling shape which effects printing duration.
c. Combine Infill: You can select the layers for combining according to the layer
thickness. The combined thickness should not exceed 0.4mm. Every N layers is for all the
infills while Every N inner layers is only for inner infills, which generally can save print
time.
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Speed
a. Print Speed is the moving speed of the extruder. Generally, the lower speed is,
the better print you will get. For PLA printing, 80 is recommended.
b. Travel Speed is to control the moving speed of the extruder under
non-printing Status during work. For PLA printing, 100 is recommended.
Note: Modify parameters settings to get better prints as different models need different
parameters.
Temperature
Extruder Temperature: Recommended extruder temperature is 220
Note: Different temperatures have subtle influences in prints. Please adjust the
temperature according to the condition in order to get a good print.
Others
Pause At Heights: Allows users to pre-set a height in which the print will suspend
automatically. The function usually applied when you want to change the filament at a
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(6-14) Click[Edit], then you can add or remove a height.
6.2.11 File Menus
New Project
Click [File]--[New Project] can build a blank project. If there is an unsaved
modification on previous project, then it will inform you whether the modification
needs to be saved or not. Click [Yes] will save the modification, click [No] will
abandon it. If click [Cancel] or close tool tip, then will cancel the new project.
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Saving
After finishing the model edit and adjustment, there are two ways below to save all
models in the scene.
Method 1:
Click [File]--[Save Project] in the menu bar to save the file as a project file with the
.fpp suffix,all models in the scene (include support) are independent . After reloading
the files, extruder configuration information and model position will be the same as
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the configuration during saving.
Method 2:
Click on [File]--[Save as...] to save the model as project file .fpp or .stl and .obj.
For .stl and .boj, models are integrated as one(include support part). If load it again,
only the position of the model was saved, not included the printing parameters.
Preferences
Click [File]--[Preferences], you can choose language and if needs detecting update
when start.
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Language: The software supports six languages, namely, Chinese(simplified
Chinese and traditional Chinese), English, French, Korean, Japanese and Russian.
Font Size: Set the font size.
Auto layout newly-imported model:Set Yes or No.
Printing Window Type: Including Base Mode and Expert Mode
Check for Update after start up: It is used to preset if it is necessary to activate the
online automatic update function, if choose yes, every time when you open software, it
can online detect if it is a new version software, once new version found, it will
reminds users to download and install new version firmware.
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6.2.12 Edit Menus
Undo
Allows users to undo the recent edits by the following two methods:
Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Undo].
Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Z.
Redo
Allows users to redo the most recent edit you have undone to your model file by the
following two methods
Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Redo]
Method 2: Press the shortcutCtrl+Y.
Empty Undo-stack
To clean up the recorded operating steps so as to release the memory.
Select All
By the following two methods, you could select all models in the scene. (When
models are too small to be seen or out of viewing scope, please click
[Center]and[Scale]buttons to adjust the model.)
Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Select All].
Method 2: Pressthe shortcut Ctrl+A.
Duplicate
Select the object and duplicate the object through the following two methods:
Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Duplicate]
Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+D
Delete
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Select the object and delete the object through the following two methods:
Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Delete]
Method 2: Press the shortcut Delete
Auto Layout All
Click [Edit]--[Auto Layout All] after loading one or more than one models, all
models will be placed automatically as automatic placement rule.
Repair Models
Click [Edit]--[Repair Models] to repair models.
Supports
Click [Edit]--[Supports] to enter supports setting interface.
6.2.13 Print Menus
Connect Machine
You can connect the Finder with your PC via a USB cable or WiFi.
Note: The machine icon on the bottom right displays the connection status:
Connected
Disconnected
Method 1
Connect Via USB Cable
a. Connect your Finder with your PC via an USB cable.
b. Turn on your Finder and start FlashPrint.
c.Click [Print]--[Connect Machine], then select USB in the [Connection
Mode]option and select machine you want to connect in [Select Machine] option. If
you can not find your machine, click the [Rescan] button to scan your machine and
select it. Finally click[Connect] button to connect to the printer. If you still can not
find your machine after rescan, it means you haven t installed the driver in the
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Method 2
Connect Via WiFi
Connect Finder with your PC under AP mode
a.Turn on your Finder
b.Tap [Tools]-[Setting]-[Wlan]-[Wlan ON]
c. Click on the wireless network on the left bottom of your computer, and find the
wireless signal- Finder . Click [Connect] to connect your computer with Finder .
d. Click[Print]-[Connect Machine]on FlashPrint. Then the following dialog box
pops up. You need to select Wi-Fi in Connect Mode. Enter into the IP Address
shown on the Finder touch screen and then click [Connect].
10.10.100.254:8899 may not be the correct IP address according to your
printer present status.
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If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark.
Connect Finder with your PC under STA mode
a. Tap [Tools]-[Setting]-[WiFi]-[WiFi ON] to turn on the WiFi of Finder and
connect your PC and Finder with the same WiFi network.
b. Click[Print]-[Connect Machine]on FlashPrint. Then the following dialog box
pops up. You need to select Wi-Fi in Connect Mode. Enter into the IP Address
shown on the Finder touch screen and then click [Connect].
10.10.100.254:8899 may not be the correct IP address according to your
printer present status.
If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark.
Disconnect Finder
Click[Print]--[Disconnect] to disconnect your PC and Finder.
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6.2.14 Tool Menus
Control Panel
After connecting PC with Finder, click[Tools]--[Control Panel] to open the control
panel.
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Jog Controls
a.
Jog Mode Select the distance that extruder/build plate move a single time (that is,
the distance extruder/build plate move upon your single click).
b. Six blue arrow direction button: Control the move along X/Y/Z axis. X/Y axis
button control extruder move, Z axis button control build plate move. Click X-,
extruder will move leftward a specified distance; Click X+, extruder will move a
specified distance rightward. Click Y-, extruder will move forward a specified distance;
Click Y-, extruder will move backward a specified distance. Click Z-, build plate will
move upward a specified distance; Click Z-, build plate will move downward a
specified distance. (Specified distance refers to the move distance you set in Jog
Mode.
c. Stop: Click [Stop] button to abort the current movement.
d. XYZ coordinate frame on the right side: Show the current position of
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e. Make Current Position Zero button: Set the current position of the
extruder/build plate as (0, 0, 0). (NOTE: X, Y, and Z boxes are for display purposes.
Changing the value in the boxes will not affect anything.
f. Center X/Y/Z button: Extruder and build platform will back to the zero (0, 0, 0)
you set last time.
g. X/Y Speed and Z Speed: Set the move speed of extruder/ build platform.
Limit Switch: In order to protect your Finder, three limit switches are equipped to
control the maximum position, and the three limit switches corresponding to X/Y/Z
axis limit switch. It has two status:
a. Not Triggered: If the extruder/build plate don t move to its maximum, X/Y/Z axis
limit switch is not triggered, and shows Not Triggered .
b. Triggered: If the extruder/build plate moves to its maximum, X/Y/Z axis limit
switch is triggered, and shows Triggered .
Stepper Motor Controls: Allows users to control to stepper motor. Click [Enable],
and lock the motor so it does not allow any movement; click [Disable], and unlock the
motor tobe controlled manually.
LED Color: Allows users to change the LED color of Finder.
Extruder Controls: You can set the value of Motor Speed(RPM) , which can
control the rotation speed of filament feeding wheel. The motor rotation time can be
controlled via setting the value of Extruder Duration .Generally we suggest the
users choose option of continuous time 60 seconds. The filament must loaded in the
extruder before motor starts. Therefore, do not start rotation operation until the
extruder temperature reachesto the printing temperature of filament.For PLA
filament, the extruder temperature should reach 200
, after reaching the extruder
temperature, click the [Forward]/[Reverse]rotation button to control filament load
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and filament unload. Furthermore, if you want to stop filament load and unload, you
can click[Stop].
Temperature Control: Input the temperature you want to get in the left frame,
click[Apply], the printer will automatically heat the corresponding part, the right side
shows the current actual temperature of corresponding part. After starting heating, the
below curve of temperature form will start to change, different color correspond
different parts temperatures
Update Firmware
Every time when you start FlashPrint, it will automatically detect and download the
up-to-date firmware. If any update is available, a dialog box will pop up for reminding
the users to update.
Step 1: Click [Tools]--[Update firmware]. It needs to cut off connection before
updating firmware. If software and printer are already in connection, it reminds you
cutting off the connection, choose [Yes] and go on to the next step.
Step 2: Choose corresponding printer type and firmware version and click [OK] in the
firmware updating box. After confirming the printer is in free state, the software will
automatically update the firmware
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Step 3
Reboot you Finder and wait for 4-5 seconds, then you can see the update
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process bar. When the update finishes, it will go back to the main interface.
Step 4
Tap[Tools]--[About]to check whether the updated version is right.
On Board Preferences
When the computer and printer are in connection, click[Tools]--[On Board
Preferences], you can check the printer name.
Machine information
When the computer and printer are in connection state, click [Tools]--[Machine
information], you can check the machine type, machine name and firmware etc.
6.2.15Help Menus
First Run Wizard
Help Contents
Click [Help]--[Help Contents], you can read the help contents.
Check for Updates
Click[Help]--[Check for Update]to detect the available
updates online.
About FlashPrint Click [Help]--[About FlashPrint], the software information
box will pop up. The contents include the current software version and copyright
information.
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Chapter 7:Basic Printing
This chapter will provide a step-by-step guide on turning a 3D modelinto a physical
reality. Before proceeding, it is recommended that you d bettergo over prior chapters on
loading/unloading filament, leveling the build platform, and the functions and
capabilities of FlashPrint.
7.1 Generate a Gcode
(7-1)Double-click the icon of FlashPrint to start the software.
7-1
(7-2)Click[Print]--[Machine Type] to selectFlashForge Finder
7-2
(7-3)Click the [Load] icon to load a .stl model file and the object will display on the
build area.
7-3
7-4
Click[Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to make your model perfectly positioned
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on the build area. Click[Back]and double-click the Moveicon again, then click [On
the Platform] and [Center]to ensure the model be on the platform.
7-4
Note
If you ve place your model in a right place, you can skip the step above.
(7-5) Click the[Print]icon on the top, you should make some setups for your print job.
7-5
Preview: If you check the [Preview]box, you can preview your model after slicing is
done.
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Print When Slice Done: If you print via USB cable, you can check the box, while if
you print via USB stick, you should not check the box.
Machine Type: FlashForge Finder
Supports: If you print a model with supports, you should click the inverted triangle
and select [Enable].
Raft: You are suggested to select [Enable].
Resolution: You are suggested to select [Standard]
More Options: You are suggested to keep them default.
Click[OK] to select the path to save the Gcode file. You can rename the file as you
like and save it as a .g or .gx file, click [Save] to generate a Gcode file.
Note: .gx files are available for preview while the .g files are not. They are displaying
as follows:
g. Files
gx. Files
7-7
Next, we are going to print the model.
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7.2 Print Methods
After generating the Gcode file, you can transfer it to your Finder. You can transfer the
file through USB cable and USB stick.
7.2.1 Print from Computer (USB connection)
Connect your Finder with your PC via a USB cable.
Turn on your Finder, level the build plate and load the filament.
Click [Print] and transfer your Gcode file to your Finder. After completing
transference, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the
print will start to build the model.
7-8
When your PC connects with FlashPrint successfully. The status box on the
bottom right displays the real-time nozzle temperature. After finishing preheating,
your Finder starts the print job directly.
7.2.2 Print from Computer (WiFi connection)
Connect your Finder with your PC via WiFi.(Please refer to 6.1.13)
Turn on your Finder, level the build plate and load the filament.
Click [Print]and transfer your Gcode file to your Finder. After completing
transference, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the
printer will start to build the model.
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If you want to print a Gcode from a local folder, you just need to load the file into
FlashPrint at the status of USB connection or WiFi connection, then click the [Print]
button on the top-right.
Load the target Gcode file into FlashPrint.
7-9
Click the [Print]button, the PC will transfer the Gcode file to the printer.
7-10
After finishing transferring, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating
finishes, the print will start to build the model.
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7.2.3Print from USB Stick
Insert your USB stick with target .g or .gx file to your Finder. .
Turn on the Finder. Make sure the build plate has been leveled and the filament is
loaded.
Tap[Print]and then tap theUSB Stick Card icon in the middle. The file(s) will be
displayed on the screen.Select the file you want to print and tap[Print]. The file will
be transferred to the printer.
And the printer will heat up the nozzle automatically and start to print after the
nozzle reaches the aimed temperature.,
Abort To stop heating and printing. Once you tap [Abort], the process is irreversible.
Pause
To suspend the print job, you can tap it again to resume it. You can use this
function when you want to change the filament halfway.
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7.2.4 Print from FlashForge Cloud connection
1) Turn on [WiFi] connection on printer s setting interface to connect the printer to
Internet with WiFi. ( Make sure the printer has connected to Internet.)
Turn on [FlashForge Cloud] connection on printer s setting interface.
2) Register a FlashForge Cloud account with your computer, on website:
https://cloud.sz3dp.com/
3) Register your account on FlashForge cloud: After activate your account through
your email box, login in Flashforge cloud with your account.
4) After login in cloud with your own account, click[My printer]
click[Add printer].
Input your Printer's Name and Flashcloud Registration Code in [Add printer] interface.
Printer's Name is edit and input by yourself, it can help you identify printer type, user
name or using date. Registration Code is showed in your printer's [About] interface.
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5) Add
A a printerr completed
ed as showed
ed in the pictu
ure below.
Morre than one of the Flash
ashforge printters can be added to aF
FlashForge Cloud account,
accou
Flash
ashforge Finde
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on. Using FlashForge
Cloud
connection
conn
to pri
rint, printerrs and print jobs
manag
anagement can be done
don in batches.
6) Choose
a model
from
m cloud mode
odel library or upload your own model(stl file),
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click
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interf
rface to edit model.
7) Select
Se
the priinter for this print job
ob on
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uppe position,
on, Click[Print]
t].
Click
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ng, the selectted printer will
w start priinting autom
matically.
Timee remaining
ng for this print
job, instant
extrruder/buildpplate tempe
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printting details are all show
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cancel this print
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any
duri
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7.2.55 Print from
m Polar Cloud connec
ection
Register
a Polar
Po Cloudd account
accoun with
wi your com
mputer, on website:
https://polaar3d.com/
Regiister your account
accou using
ng one of
o the
he four follow
wing optionns, take the third microso
osoft
live
ve option
ass an example,
exa
e, create
yourr new Polar Cloud
oud account.
acco
En thee Polar
Enter
Po Cloudd homepage
h epage after
you cre
reate your Poolar Cloud
oud ac
account.
Tap
the red
r icon(on the right upper
uppe corner showed in the picture below), then
en Tap [setti
ttings],
drag
ag down
do the
he page to bott
ttom,, copy down
do your Email
address and yourr PIN Code.
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Connec
onnect the printer to interrnet with WiFi
W ;
Tap [Tools]-[Se
Settings]-[Po
Polar Cloud connection] on printer s touch screeen;
Inpu
nput your polaar 3D cloudd account s Email
address(as ID) annd PIN Code,
ode, Tap
Tap[save
save] .
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En thee Polar
Enter
Po Cloudd homepage
w your co
with
omputer again.
aga Tap [Exp
Explore] on the
he
left upper
uppe corne
ner showed inn the picturee below,
be
theen Tap [Objects]
Enteer the objectts page, choose
hoose a modeel you are go
oing to prinnt.
Tap
3D PRINT
NT button
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Tap
PRINT button
Tap
START button the
he printer
sttarts download
oading printi
ting file autoomatically,af
after
dow
wnloadingg completed,you
co
ed,you can interactively ope
perate the priinter on youur computerr,
incluuding Change
hange Filament
t, Pause, Stop
op etc.
4 More
Mo thann one of
o the Fllashforge pri
rinters can be
b added too a Polar 3D Cloud
oud account,
accoun
Flash
ashforge Guide
derIIS/Guide
derII Finder
der Invento
orIIS/InventtorII Adve
dventurer3 prin
nters
all support
supp Polaar 3D Cloud
ud connection.
connec on.
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5) By
B using Polar3D
Po
Clloud platforrm, you can create G-CODE
pprinting job
ob by
upload
oading yourr own sliced
ced print files.
es. Print filess can be traansferred too corresponding
printter and prinnting will be started
auttomatically.
You
ou can also
a o adjust
ad
the extr
truder tempe
perature, or explore
exp
otheer cloud func
unctions.
Delete
a pri
rinter from a polar cloudd account.(If
If someone else wants to use the same
sa
pri
rinter underr another poolar cloud acccount, pleas
ase make sure
su you v de
delete the pri
rinter
from your current-using
cu
po cloud
polar
oud account, or
o others can
an not use the printer.)
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Click
ck the printeer you want to delete.
Click
ck [MANAG
AGE] button
on on the rightt upper posittion of this printer s deetails webpage.
ebpage.
Then click
[SETT
SETTINGS] button
bu
on thee right upper
uppe position of
o the next w
webpage.
Fina
nally, drag the
he next
nex page
ge to bottom down,
do
click
k [DELETE
PRINTER] button.
Afteer you v com
mpleted the
he above deleete steps, th
his printer can
c now be used by otthers
unde his ownn polar
under
po cloud
ud account.
accoun
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Chapter 8 Supports and Service
FlashForge team is on standby and ready to help you withany challenges you may have
with your Finder. If the issues or questionsare notcovered in this User Guide, you can
seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via telephone.
There are solutions and instructions to common issues that can be found in
ourknowledge base. Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there.
http://www.FlashForge.com
The FlashForge support team can be reached by e-mail or phone between theworking
hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Saturday. In case you contact
usduring off-duty time, your inquiry will be answered the following business day.
Note: Because of changing different filament the extruder maybe blockaded. It s
not owing to quality issue, and outside the scope of 400 hours life. If users
encounter this problem, please contact our after-sale department and finish clean
work according to their instruction.
Tel
400-699-1063
QQ
2850862986
Email
ADD
28508630002853382161
support@ff3dp.com
No. 518, Xianyuan Road,Jinhua, Zhejiang
*When contacting support, please have your serial number ready. The
serial number is a bar code on the back of your Finder.
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