Flashforge Finder Manuel utilisateur

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Finder Desktop 3D Printer

User Guide

V2.0 20151013

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Content

Acknowledgment.........................................................................................1

Commitment................................................................................................ 2

Introduction..................................................................................................3

About 3D Printing....................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1. Set up Your Finder..................................................................... 6

1.1.Unpacking Your Finder................................................................. 6

1.2 About Your Finder.......................................................................10

1.3 Hardware Assembly.................................................................... 13

1.4 Loading and Unloading Filament............................................... 15

1.5 Leveling the Build Plate..............................................................17

Chapter 2 About Flashprint....................................................................... 18

2.1 Downloading and Installing Flashprint...................................... 19

2.2 Exploring Flashprint................................................................... 19

Chapter 3. First Print................................................................................. 46

3.1 Generating a Gcode File............................................................. 46

3.2 Interface Menus...........................................................................52

3.3 Printing Methods.........................................................................57

Chapter 4: Other Information....................................................................65

4.1.Supports and Service...................................................................65

4.2 References................................................................................... 66

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Acknowledgment

Our sincere gratitude goes to you for your great support to Flashforge

Corporation. Even if you are familiar with earlier Flashforge machines or

3D printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this

guide, as there is lots of important information about the Finder for you to

get a better 3D experience. Following this guide will ensure your

successful first print journey.

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Commitment

Each member of Flashforge team is definitely passionate about 3D

printing and willing to share this new technology with each individuals of

the world. Flashforge is committing to providing the best 3D printers and

best service to each clients and customers.

If you can imagine it, you can make it. Together with Flashforge team,

let’s turn the sky into limit.

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Introduction

This User Guide is designed to start your journey with the Finder 3D

Printer off in the right direction. It presents the operation process on the

basis of the window 7 operating system. To get familiar with the machine,

it is essential for you to read through this guide. This User Guide includes

four chapters.

In the first chapter, you will learn how to get set-up the Finder for the first

print. In the second chapter, you will learn the ins and outs of FlashPrint

software. The third chapter will take you through basic printing operation

and different printing methods. The last chapter includes information

regarding obtaining support.

Ensure that you have read the following section carefully prior

to setting up and manipulating the Finder：

! Ensure that your Finder is earthed lest electrostatic interference.

! Turn off the machine and unplug the power cable before doing

maintenance or modifications.

! Always avoiding to touch the print head during operation.

! Only use your Finder in a well-ventilated area. (When printing ABS,

small concentrations of Styrene vapor can be released. This may (in some

cases) make you uncomfortable.)

! Do not leave the Finder unattended when during operation.

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About 3D Printing

What is 3D Printing?

Simply put, 3D printing is transforming three-dimensional models into

physical objects that you can hold and touch. It is also called additive

manufacturing because the 3D model is created by “adding” layers upon

layers of material until the object is fully formed.

The Technique

Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM) is the most common method of 3D

printing. It is also the method that the Finder uses. It works by melting

plastic material called filament onto a print surface in high temperature.

The filament solidifies after it cools down, which happens

instantaneously after it is extruded from the nozzle. 3D objects are

formed with the filament laying down multiple layers.

3D Printing Process

3D printing involves three steps: 1.) 3D model design, 2.) Slicing and

exporting the 3D model, and 3.) Making the print

1. Designing the 3D Model: Currently, there are three ways of creating a

3D model.

·Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD (computer-aided

design) software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E to design your

very own 3D model.

·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scan an

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object. 3D scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collecting its

geometric data, and saving it to a file on your PC. There are also apps that

can turn a mobile device into a 3D scanner.

·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.ishare3d.com

2. Slicing and Exporting the 3D Model:

Slicing software is a software that prepares 3D models for printing and

turns them into instructions for the 3D printers. FlashPrint is the slicing

software used for the FlashForge Finder.

Using FlashPrint, you can prepare stl. files to be g. or gx. files for printing.

Then the files can be transferred to your Finder via USB cable, USB stick

or Wi-Fi.

3. Making the Print:

Once the output file has been transferred to your Finder, it will start to

turn the 3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of

filament.

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Chapter 1. Set up Your Finder

1.1.Unpacking Your Finder

We are so grateful for your support to Flashforge by purchasing Finder

3D printer and so excited to start the print journey with us. After

15-minute reading and learning, we believe you can making your first 3D

object definitely on your own. When you set up your Finder 3D printer,

remember that it was built and packaged carefully at the Flashforge

Factory. We hope you will take your time and be just as carefully

unpacking and getting setup. Let’s get started!

1. Place the packaging box on a

clean work surface. Open the box,

grasp the two handles and then lift

your Finder out of the box.

2. Your Finder is wrapped by

packaging material. Next, you

should remove the packaging

material.

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3. Remove the side protective foam

sheets, you will see the Finder in a

transparent bag. Then remove the bag

to unveil the Finder.

4. On the top foam sheet, you can see

one Quick Start Guide, one 4GB USB

stick, three Allen wrenches (M1.5, 2

and 2.5) and one screwdriver.

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