Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology HUNTER 3D Printer User Manual

Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology CO., Ltd. 3D Printer

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Flashforge CorporationHunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989Flashforge Hunter 3D PrinterUser Guide
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739892ContentContent................................................................................................................................................. 2Introduction.......................................................................................................................................... 5Notice....................................................................................................................................................6Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology..................................................................................................... 91.1 Process....................................................................................................................................9Chapter 2 . About Hunter................................................................................................................... 112.1 About Your Hunter............................................................................................................... 11Chapter 3. Unpacking.........................................................................................................................154.1 Pour Photopolymer Resin in to Vat......................................................................................204.2 Plug in Power Cable& turn on the Hunter...........................................................................214.3 Screen................................................................................................................................... 22Chapter 5: About Software.................................................................................................................255.1 Software Installation............................................................................................................ 265.2 Exploring FlashPrint............................................................................................................ 26Chapter 6: Printing............................................................................................................................. 466.1 Generate Gcode File.............................................................................................................466.2 Methods of printing..............................................................................................................486.3 Model Processing................................................................................................................. 49Chapter 7: Supports and Service....................................................................................................51
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739893PrefaceOn the completion of this User Guide, thanks all Flashforge engineers and theFlashforge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance.The Flashforge Hunter User Guide is designed for the Hunter users to start theirprinting journey with Flashforge Hunter. Even if you are familiar with earlierFlashforge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that you readthrough this guide, as there is lots of important information about the Hunter for you toget a better 3D experience.For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the followingmaterials:(1) Quick Start GuideUsers will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The QuickStart Guide will help you start your print journey as soon as possible.(2) Official Flashforge Website:http://www.flashforge.comThe official Flashforge website contains the up-to-date information concerningFlashforge software, firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able toget the contact information from there.FCC STATEMENT :This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.Warning:Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739894compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aClass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designedto provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by oneor more of the following measures:Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which thereceiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739895IntroductionNotes：The Flashforge Hunter 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed foryou to set up and use this device.This User Guide includes the following parts: Preface, Introduction and after-saleservice.The Preface section includes resource acquisition channel, the overall frameworkof the manual, and the problems that should be paid attention to.The introduction section contains the presentation of 3D printing technology,equipment introduction, unpacking and installation of equipment, software installationan usage.After-sale section covers how to get the support and help.·Please read Flashforge Hunter 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use.·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 /OS.·The version of the Flashprint is the latest.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739896NoticeSafety Notice! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with theFlashforge Hunter User Guide before setting-up and using. Failure to comply with thewarning and instructions may result in individual injury, fire, equipment damage orproperty damage.PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICEBELOW ALL THE TIME.·Work Environment Safety①Keep your work place tidy.②Do not operate Hunter in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.③Hunter should be placed out of children and untrained people's reach.·Electricity Safety①Always use the Hunter with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Hunter plug.②Do not use Hunter in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Hunter to burning sun.③Do not abuse the cable.④Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm.⑤In case of uncertain accident, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long.·Personal Safety①please don’t direct touch the photopolymer resin with hands.②Please put on gloves and masks during operation.③Please don’t look at the light source directly.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739897④Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,alcohol or medication.·Cautions①Do not leave the device unattended for long.②Do not make any modifications to the device.③Do not operate the device in bright light.④Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment.⑤Never use the device for illegal activities.⑥Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.⑦Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.⑧Never put the model into your mouth.⑨Do not remove the models with force.·Environment RequirementsTemperature: RT 15-30℃Moisture: 20%-70%·Photopolymer Resin RequirementsDo not abuse the photopolymer resin. Please make sure you use the Flashforgephotopolymer resin or the photopolymer resin from the brands accepted by Flashforge.·Photopolymer Resin StorageUnused photopolymer resin needs to be stored in a dark, dry, cool place, and out of thereach of children.Legal NoticeAll the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739898the official authorization from Flashforge.FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITHREGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THEIMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTA- BILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE.Flashforge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequentialdamages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this materialThis document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.Copyright © 2016 Flashforge Corp. All Rights Reserved
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739899Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology3D printing refers to transforming three-dimensional models into physical objects thatyou can hold and touch. It is also called additive manufacturing because the 3D modelis created by “adding” layers upon layers of material until the object is fully formed.Digital Light Processing(DLP) is a new method of 3D printing. It is also themethod that the hunter uses.It works by first digitally processing the image signal, andthen projecting the light to the photosensitive resin van to get a solid model accordingto the irradiation projection.1.1 Process3D printing involves three steps:1.) Make or download a 3D model2.) Slice and export the 3D model3.) Build the 3D model1.1.1 Make a 3D ModelCurrently, there are three ways of creating a 3D model.·Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD (computer-aided design) softwaresuch as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and our own software Happy 3D todesign your own 3D model.·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scan an object. 3Dscanners work by digitizing a physical object, collecting its geometric data, andsaving it to a file on your PC. There are also apps that can turn a mobile device into a
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989103D scanner.·From the Cloud The most popular way of obtaining a 3D model is to download itfrom websites that allow users to upload 3D models that they designed.E.g. www. thingiverse.com1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3D ModelSlice software is the software that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them intoinstructions for the 3D printers. FlashPrint is the slicing software used for theFlashForge Hunter.Using FlashPrint, you can prepare files to be SVGX files for printing. Then the filescan be transferred to your Hunter via USB cable, USB stick or Wi-Fi.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398911Chapter 2 . About Hunter2.1 About Your Hunter2.1.1 Main view:1. Light Shield2. Z-Aixs3. Platform Screw4. Build Plate5. Vat Film Screw6. Resin Vat7. Stand-by Switch8. Touch Screen9. USB Input10. U Disk Input11. Groove
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989122.1.2 Accessory BoxPower Cable USB Cable Quick Start Guide After-sales Service CardPower Adapter Vat film Vinyl Gloves BrushMetal Scraper Rinse Bucket Plastic Scraper Non-woven ClothPhotopolymer Resin Accessories Kits Spare Screw Kits(500ml)Accessories Kits Contents:Hexagon Wrench(2.5mm*1/3mm*1/5mm*1), Phillips Screwdriver, USB Disk,Plastic TweezersSpare Screw Kits:Hexagon Socket Head Cap Screws, Flat Washer, Spring Washer
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989132.1.3 TermsBuild PlateThe surface on which the Hunter builds an object.Build VolumeThe three dimensional amount of space that an objectwill use once it is completed. The largest build volumeof Hunter is 230*150*140mm.Resin VatWhich is used to store photopolymer resinZ-Axis SetThe device that changes the direction of Z-axis, it cancontrol the build plate up and down.Light ShieldThe open-close cover that used for dust proof andantiglare.Light EngineA device that used for projecting slicing file, whichensure stable performance for long term usage.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989142.1.4 ReferenceNameHunterPrint TechnologyDigital Light Processing(DLP)Screen3.5’’ color IPS Touch ScreenBuild Volume120*67.5*150mmLayer Resolution0.25-0.05mmPrint Accuracy±0.05mmPositioning Accuracy1920×1080 pixelMaterialPhotopolymer ResinBuild Speed10 mm/hSoftwareFlashPrintSupport Formats3MF/STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG;GX/GOSWin xp/Vista/7/8/10、Mac OS、LinuxProduct Dimensions560*360*320mmNet Weight15KgAC InputInput:100V-240VAC, 47-63Hz Power90WConnectivityUSB cable, USB stick, WIFI
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398915Chapter 3. UnpackingThis chapter will present you the whole unpacking procedure of Hunter 3Dprinter.(Note: Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide)1. （3-1）Put Hunter package on the clean, tidy workbench, using a knife to cut thetape from the bottom.3-12. （3-2）Set the Hunter upright, lay the white foam on the floor and lift the carton.3-23.（3-3）Remove the foam and accessory box from top. You will find a Quick StartGuide, an After-Sales Service Card and a Spare Vat Film inside.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989163-34.（3-4）Accessory box contains USB cable, power cable, scraper, plastic scraper,brush, non-woven cloth, spare screw kits, plastic tweezers, hexagonwrench(2.5mm*1/3mm*1/4mm*1), Phillips screwdriver, USB disk.3-45. (3-5) Tilt the Hunter to the left and remove the foam on the right. And vice versaremove the foam on the left.3-5
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989176. (3-6) There is a carton box in each foam, on holds a 500ml bottle of photopolymerresin, another includes a power adapter.3-67. (3-7) Remove the plastic bag, the seal is on the bottom.3-78. (3-8) Remove the clear protection film.3-8
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989189.(3-9) Open the cover and tear off the protection film as shown.3-910. (3-10) Tear off the protection film on the foam.3-1011. (3-11)Hold the circled place with hands, then lift it up until the bottom foam israised above the resin vat.3-11
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-822739891912. (3-12) Take out the foam block, there is a rinse bucket in the foam, which containsa pair of vinyl gloves.3-1213. (3-13)Cut the white ties that hold the z-axis.3-13Now you have finished unpacking, you can see the complete Hunter 3D printer andaccessories.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398920Chapter 4 . Hardware AssemblyThe Hunter comes pre-assembled and is almost ready-to-print (ARP). All you need todo is to plug into the electronic power and pour the photopolymer resin. It will onlytake between 5 to 10 minutes before you can start up the Hunter and prepare for yourfirst 3D print!4.1 Pour Photopolymer Resin in to Vat(4-1) There is a 100ml bottle of photopolymer resin in each Hunter. Tear off the sealopen the cap, there is a rubber plug at the mouth of the bottle. Lift the ring open andtake out the rubber plug. Please put on gloves during operation.(4-2) Pour the photopholymer resin into resin vat slowly, fill it one-third full eachtime. Don’t go over than the maximum scale mark. Be sure not to pour too fast toavoid spilling. Before pour the resin please be sure the vat dustless withoutfingerprints. Clean the vat with non-woven cloth if it is necessary.4-14-3
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989214.2 Plug in Power Cable& turn on the Hunter(4-4) Connect power cable and power cord adapter.4-4(4-5) Plug the power cable into the outlet on the back of Hunter and turn on the powerbutton.4-5
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989224.3 Screen4.3.1 PrintPrint: Enter into printing interface.Settings: Enter into setting interface.Internal MemoryUSB MemoryFile List: It can preview models thatstored in memory, click the model to startprinting.Page upPage downDelete modelReturnModel View: Preview the 3D of themodel, and it shows the file name,material, total layer, layer height and buildtime.Copy:To copy the files to the localmemory card from the USB stick.Start: start to print this model.Back
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989234.3.2 SettingPrinter Status: To show printerreal-time status.WLAN: To turn on the wifiHotspot: To turn on the hotspotZ Move: To control the movement ofZ-axisZ Offset: To compensate the subtlemovement of z-axis within ±1mmFocusing: To adjust the focal distance.Language: To set the display languageUpdate: To update the firmware.About: Information about printerUV Shield: Open/CloseTemperaturePrint Hours: To show the hours thatprinter has been printed.3
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398924Wlan: To open or close the wlanWlan list: To select available wlanPassword: To enter the passwordMove up: To move the z-axis upMove down: To move the z-axis downHoming: Tack to zero point.ON/OFF: To open or close the focusing.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398925To select the display language.Update: To show the updateinformation,you will be promoted toupdate the firmware if there is availablelatest version.About:It displays the basic informationabout the device.25
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398926Chapter 5: About Software5.1 Software Installation5.1.1 Software AcquisitionMethod 1: To get the installation package from the USB disk in the toolkit.Method 2: Open the link below to download the installation package:http://www.flashforge.comSupport---Downloads---Flashprint---chose the software version---download5.1.2 Software Installation and Start-up1. Decompress the zipped file or start the installation program, and then install thesoftware according to the direction.2. Start the software with the start menu shortcut or by clicking the software icon.(See6-1)5-15.2 Exploring FlashPrint5. 2.1 Machine Type Selection! After starting FlashPrint, you need to select the target machine type first.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398927When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just need to select FlashforgeHunter in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine typevia clicking [Print]--[Machine type]. Please see graphic 5-2:5-25.2.2 Flashprint Menus5-3
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989285.2.3 LoadingYou can load a model file or Gcode file into your Flashprint by the following sixmethods:Method 1: Click the Load icon 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 thesoftware.Method 3: Click [File]--[Load File]. Then select the object file for loading.Method 4: Click [File]--[Examples]to load the example filesMethod 5: Click [File]--[Recent Files]to load the files opened recently.Load one or multiple files.Enter the support edit modeView FlashPrint home screen from one of six viewing angles.Move model around on xy-axis; shift+click to move along z axisTurn and rotate your modelScaling the size of your objectCut the model into several partsPrint it directly with your Hunter or export to your USB stick.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398929Method 6: Select and drag the target file to the icon of Flashprint.Note: .STL, .SLC,.OBJ, .3MF and .FPP,ways to store 3D models, are supported byFlashprint for editing.Generating RilievoLoading a png, jpg, jpeg, bmp picture file into the FlashPrint. And the followingdialogue box(5-4) will pop up. The setting box includes settings for shape, mode,maximum thickness, base thickness, bottom thickness,width, height, top diameter andbottom diameter.Shape: including plane, tube, canister and lamp.Mode: including “darker is higher”and “lighter is higher”.Maximum thickness: Z value of the modelBase thickness: The minimum raft thickness and the default value is 0.5mmWidth: X value of the modelDepth: Y value of the modelBottom thickness: For tube, canister, lamp and stea to set up bottom thicknessTop diameter: For tube, canister, lamp and stea to set up the top diameterBottom diameter: For tube, canister, lamp and stea to set up the bottom diameter5-4
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398930Plane 5-5Tube 5-6Cansiter 5-7
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398931Lamp 5-8Seal 5-95.2.4 Views①Changing viewsChange model views by moving, rotating, scaling.●DragClick the [View] icon and then you can move the object by the following threemethods:
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398932Method 1: Long press the left mouse button and drag.Method 2: Long press the middle mouse button and drag.Method 3: Long press the Shift key, hold down the right mouse button and drag.●RotateClick the [View] icon and then you can rotate the object by the following twomethods:Method 1. Hold down the right mouse button and drag.Method 2. Hold down the Shift key, hold down the left mouse button and drag.●ScaleRotate the mouse wheel to enlarge or shrink the build plate.②Set ViewAllows 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 rightview.Method 1: Click the the [View] button, there are six views in the drop- down listMethod 2: Click the the [Look] icon on the left, click it again and a submenu willappear with six views for selecting.③Reset ViewAllow users to reset views by the following two methods:Method 1: Click the [View] menu and select [Home View]Method 2: Click the [View]button on the left, click it again and you will see theviewing options, you can click [Reset].④Show Model OutlineClick [View]--[Show Model Outline], it will highlight the yellow border of theobject
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398933⑤Show Steep OverhangClick [View]--[Show Steep Overhang]. When the intersection angle between themodel surface and horizontal line is within the overhang threshold value, the surfacehas steep overhang and it becomes red in the software. Overhang threshold valuecould be set as needed. The default value is 45 degree.5.2.5 MoveSelect the object and move the object by the following two methods:Method 1: Click the [Move] icon on the left, Long press the left mouse button anddrag to adjust the location of the model in XY direction. Long press the Shift key andthe left mouse button, drag to adjust the location of the model in Z direction. Thedistance 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 toensure the model(s) be within the build area and on the build platform. If a specifiedposition is needed, only to click [On Platform].5.2.6 RotateSelect the target object and rotate the object by the following two methods:Method 1: Click the [Rotate] icon on the left and three mutually perpendicular ringsappear around the object Click one ring and rotate on the present axis, you will see therotation angle and direction in the center of circle. In this way, you could make themodel rotate on X/Y/Z axis.Method 2: Click the [Rotate] icon on the left, and then enter into rotating angelvalues in X/Y/Z axes positioning. Click [Reset] to reset rotating angel values.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989345.2.7 ScaleSelect 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 andscale 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/Zaxes 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 equalproportion when changing value in any positioning of the model. Otherwise it willonly change the value of the corresponding positioning.5.2.8 CutLeft-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cutplane. The direction and position are available for setting.①Draw with Mouse②X Plane
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398935③Y Plane④Z Plane5.2.9 SupportsAfter loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports]or click the Supports icon directly,then you will enter the support edit mode(5-10). Click [Back]to exit when you finishediting.5-10
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398936①Support OptionsClick the Support Options, an option box will appear, supports options only include“Columnar”.Overhang Thresh:The parameters used to judge whether the model surface meed togenerate the supports. The higher the value, the less the supports. The value isbetween 30°to 60°.Tip Diameter: The diameter size of support and model contact parts, the biggerdiameter the stronger support, and harder to remove. The value is between 0.25mm to1mm.Post Diameter:The diameter of support post, the larger the diameter of supporting thestronger it will be, the more difficult to spin off. The value is between 0.25mm to2mm.Base Diameter:The diameter of the bottom post, the larger the base diameter theeasier supports stick to the built plate, the more difficult to spin off. The value isbetween 0.2mm to 3mm.Base Height: The height of the support at the bottom of the bold part, the higher thebase height, the stronger support bottom, the more difficult to spin off. The value isbetween 0 to 5mm.Post Space: The spacing among posts, the smaller the value the closer the posts. Thevalue is between 1mm to 10mm.Exterior Only:5-11
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398937②Auto SupportsClick the [Auto Supports] button, the software will judge the position where supportsare needed and generate corresponding treelike or linear supports. If it is a model withsupports, the existing supports will be deleted and new supports will be generated.③Add SupportsSupports will be added once clicking the [Add]button. Move the cursor to theposition 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 showup (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 columndoesn’t meet with model, then support will be generated on origin and terminal point(the highlighted preview support won’t generate support structure )④Clear SupportsClick [Clear Supports], all supports will be deleted. The operation can be repealedvia clicking [Undo] or pressing the shortcut key Ctrl+Z.⑤Delete SupportsSupports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete]button. Move the cursor to thesupports needed deleting, current supports and its subnode support will be highlighted,click the left mouse button to delete these highlighted support.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989385.2.10 Print5-12①Preview: Choose to enter preview interface or not②Print when slice done: Print or not when slice done③Material type: Choose according to the type of model④Save as new: To custom the material type and remember this choice.⑤Remove: Clear the custom material type.⑥Layer height: To set the height of each layer while printing, the default value is0.025mm, optional values are 0.05mm. The higher value with lower printing precisionand higher speed, and vice versa.●Expose timea. Base time: To set expose time to solidify a layer of photopolymer resin.b. Attach time: To set the expose time that solidify the attached a layer ofphotopolymer resin.c. Raft: To choose whether print the raft.● Size adjust
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398939a. X adjust: According to the previous printing error to adjust the x-axis size.b. Y adjust: According to the previous printing error to adjust the x-axis size.Othersa. Light intensity:According to the sensitivity of light to adjust the lightintensity. Use Flashforge photopolymer resin need not any adjustment, default 100%.5.2.11 File Menus①New ProjectClick [File]--[New Project]can build a blank project. If there is an unsavedmodification on previous project, then it will inform you whether the modificationneeds to be saved or not. Click [Yes]will save the modification, click [No]willabandon it. If click [Cancel]or close tool tip, then it will cancel the new project.5-13②SavingAfter finishing the model edit and adjustment, there are two ways below to save allmodels 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. Afterreloading the files, extruder configuration information and model position will be thesame as the configuration during saving.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398940Method 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.③PreferencesClick [File]--[Preferences], you can choose language and if needs detecting updatewhen start5-14●Language: The software supports six languages, namely, Chinese(simplifiedChinese and traditional Chinese), English, French, Korean, Japanese and Russian.●Check for Update after start up: It is used to preset if it is necessary to activatethe online automatic update function, if choose yes, every time when you opensoftware, 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.5.2.12 Edit Menus①UndoAllows users to undo the recent edits by the following two methods:Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Undo].Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Z.②RedoAllows users to redo the most recent edit you have undone to your model file by the
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398941following two methodsMethod 1: Click [Edit]--[Redo]Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Y.③Empty Undo-stackTo clean up the recorded operating steps so as to release the memory.④Select AllBy the following two methods, you could select all models in the scene.(Whenmodels 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: Press the shortcut Ctrl+A.⑤DuplicateSelect the object and duplicate the object through the following two methods:Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Duplicate]Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+D⑥DeleteSelect the object and delete the object through the following two methods:Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Delete]Method 2: Press the shortcut Delete⑦Surface to PlatformAfter selecting the model, you can make the model surface to platform via the followingoperation.Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform]into surface to platform mode(5-15)
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398942（Surface to Platform 5-15）⑧Auto Layout AllClick [Edit]--[Auto Layout All]after loading one or more than one models, allmodels will be placed automatically as automatic placement rule.5.2.13 Print Menus①Connect MachineYou can connect the Hunter with your PC via a USB cable or WIFI.Note: The machine icon on the bottom right displays the connection status:ConnectedDisconnectedMethod 1：Connect Via USB Cablea. Connect your Hunter with your PC via an USB cable.b. Turn on your Hunter and start Flashprint.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398943c.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 cannot 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 yourmachine after rescan, it means you haven’t installed the driver in the software.5-16Method 2：Connect Via WIFI1. Turn on Hunter.2.Turn on Wi-Fi on the Hunter. Press [ Tools ],[ Setting ],[ WIFI ], and [ WIFION].3. A connection connect the available networks.4. Click [Print]-[Connect Machine], it will top up box, then select Wi-Fi in theConnect mode. type in “192.168.0.102”and 8899 in IP address, click [Connect].5-17
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989445-18②Disconnect HunterClick [Print]--[Disconnect] to disconnect your PC and Hunter.5.2.14 Tool Menus①Update FirmwareEvery time when you start Flashprint, it will automatically detect and download theup-to-date firmware. If any update is available, a dialog box will pop up for remindingthe users to update.Step 1: Click [Tools]--[Update firmware]. It needs to cut off connection beforeupdating firmware. If software and printer are already in connection, it reminds youcutting off the connection, choose [Yes] and go on to the next step.Step 2: Choose corresponding printer type and firmware version and click [OK] inthe firmware updating box. After confirming the printer is in free state, the softwarewill automatically update the firmware.Step 3：Reboot you Hunter and wait for 4-5 seconds, then you can see the updateprocess bar. When the update finishes, it will go back to the main interface.Step 4：Tap[Tools]--[About] to check] to check whether the updated version is right.③On Board PreferencesWhen the computer and printer are in connection, click [Tools]--[On BoardPreferences], you can check the printer name.④Machine information
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398945When the computer and printer are in connection state, click [Tools]--[Machineinformation], you can check the machine type, machine name and firmware etc.5.2.15 Help Menus①Help Contents：Click [Help]--[Help Contents], you can read the help contents.②Check for Updates ：Click [Help]--[Check for Update] to detect the availableupdates online.③About FlashPrint：Click [Help]--[About Flashprint], the software informationbox will pop up. The contents include the current software version and copyrightinformation.5-19
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398946Chapter 6: PrintingThis chapter will provide a step-by-step guide on turning a 3D model into a physicalreality.6.1 Generate Gcode FileDouble-click [flashprint] icon to open Flashprint software.6-1（6-2）Click[Print]-[Machine Type] and select Flashforge Hunter6-2(6-3) Click [load]icon, select .stl 3D files shown as follow:
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989476-3(6-4) Click [Edit]-[Surface to platform], select on surface to contact the model anddouble click. After finished click[ back] button, double click [Move] icon, then click[on platform]-[Center] icon.图6-46-4Note：If the model is in the right position, there is no need to do this step.(6-5) Click [print] icon to set the printing parameters, the default parameters asshown.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989486-56.2 Methods of printingPrinting from USB1. Connect Hunter to the computer with the USB cable.2. Turn on the Hunter.3. Select [ Print ] from menu bar, then select [ Connect ].4. Click on [ Rescan ], then [ Connect ].5. Now the printer is connected with FlashPrint.6. Press [ Print ] icon, and a printing options screen will appear.7. Save the file at any location, and the object will start slicing.8. After slicing the object, it will automatically upload the gcode to the Hunter.Printing from USB disk1. Press [ Print ], and a printing options screen will show up.3. Click [ OK ], and save the gcode file in the USB disk.4. FlashPrint will begin slicing the 3D model.5.After slicing the object, take the USB disk from the computer. Insert it into the USBdisk slot on the Hunter.6. Press [ Print ] and then press the middle USB disk icon.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989497. A list of file(s) will show up, press the file that you would like to print, then press[ Yes ].8. The printer will now enter preheating phase and will start printing once it finishespreheatingPrinting via Wi-FiAfter the printer and computer have connected wifi (Please refer to 5.2.13 ), load theGecod file in Flashprint, then click [Print] icon to start printing.Notice: Please close the cover while printing.6.3 Model Processing(6-6)After finish printing, please put on vinyl gloves and open the light shield,hold the build plate and unscrew the platform screw, take out the build plate fromhorizontal direction carefully.Attention: Please put on vinyl gloves during operation,Pour the used photopolymer resin into a clean bottle, it can be recycled.Photopolymer resin need to be stored in a dark, dry and cool place.6-6(6-7) Pour the iso phthalic acid(IPA) in to rinse bucket halfway, immerse the buildplate and model into rinse bucket and rinse it with brush.
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989506-7After finished washing, put the platform on the workbench remove the model withmetal scraper. Shown as follow.6-8
Hunter User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-8227398951Chapter 7: Supports and ServiceFlashforge team standby and ready to help you overcome any challenges you mayhave with your Hunter. If the issues or questions are not covered 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.comThe FlashForge support team can be reached by e-mail or phone between the hours of8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Saturday. In case you contact us duringafter-hours, your inquiry will be answered the following business day.Tel：86-0579-89316036QQ:2850862986 2850863000 2853382161ADD：No. 518, Xianyuan Road, Wucheng, Jinhua, Zhejiang*When contacting support, please have your serial number ready.The serial number is a bar code on the back of your Hunter

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