FLASHFORGE EN-A01 Creator 3 Pro 3D Printer User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- FLASHFORGE
Table of Contents
EN-A01 Creator 3 Pro 3D Printer
CN/EN-A01
Creator 3 Pro 3 Pro
USER GUIDE
P30
This guide is only applicable to FLASHFORGE Creator 3 Pro 3D printer 3 Pro 3D
PREFACE
Note: Every 3D printer has undergone printing test before leaving factory. If
there are some residues in the extruder of the equipment or some slight
scratches on the build plate, it is normal and will not affect its use.
Dear Flashforge users, thank you for choosing Flashforge products. Thank you
for your great support and help for Flashforge. Please read this guide
carefully before use and follow the instructions strictly. The whole
Flashforge team will provide you with superior service. No matter what
problems you encounter during use, please contact us according to the phone
number and email address provided at the end of the guide. In order for you to
better experience our products, you can also acquire skills about the
equipment operation from the following sources. (1) User Guide: Please unpack
the box carefully. Then you can take out the attached documents from the top
foam or browse the latest user guide from the USB disk. This will help you
familiarize yourself with the equipment and successfully complete your first
printing. (2) Official Flashforge Website: Flashforge Chinese website:
www.sz3dp.com Flashforge English website: www.flashforge.com You can visit the
Flashforge official website to obtain information about related software and
hardware, contact information, equipment operation, equipment maintenance and
other related information.
NOTICE
PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICES BELOW ALL THE TIME.
WORK ENVIRONMENT SAFETY
Keep Creator 3 Pro’s work table clean and tidy. Do not operate Creator 3 Pro
in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. (The high temperature
generated by equipment operation may react with airborne dust, liquids, and
combustible gases and cause fire.) Keep Creator 3 Pro out of children and
untrained persons’ reach.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Make sure to use Creator 3 Pro with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit
Creator 3 Pro’s plug. (Ungrounded/improperly grounded/modified plug will
inevitably increase the risk of electric leakage.) Do not expose Creator 3 Pro
to damp or hot-sun environment. (Humidity will increase the risk of electric
leakage./Exposure to sunlight will accelerate the aging of plastic parts.)
Make sure to only use the power supply provided by Flashforge. Do not use
Creator 3 Pro during an thunderstorm. Please shut down Creator 3 Pro and
unplug it if it is not in use for a long time.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not touch the extruder and build plate, etc during printing. Do not touch
the extruder when finishing printing. Dress properly. Do not wear scarves,
masks, gloves, jewelry ornaments or other objects that can easily get caught
in the equipment when operating it. Do not operate Creator 3 Pro while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
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CAUTIONS
Do not leave the running equipment for a long time. Do not make any
modifications to the equipment. Please keep the distance between the extruder
and the build plate for at least 50mm during filament loading operation. (Too-
close distance may cause extruder blockage.) Operate the equipment in a well-
ventilated environment. Do not use the equipment for illegal activities. Do
not use the equipment to make any food storage products. Do not use the
equipment to make any electrical appliances. Do not put the printed model into
your mouth. Do not remove the printed models with brute force. Do not connect
the equipment with the network cable longer than 3m.
ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Temperature: RT 15-30 Humidity: 20%-70%
EQUIPMENT PLACING REQUIREMENTS
The equipment must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The
distances of the left, right and rear side space of the equipment should be at
least 20cm, and the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm.
COMPATIBLE FILAMENT REQUIREMENTS
When using the equipment, please use Flashforge filaments or other filaments
provided or specified by Flashforge. There is a wide variety of filaments on
the market with varying quality. Poor quality or incompatible filaments can
easily cause extruder blockage and extruder damage.
FILAMENT STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Do not unpack the filament until it is needed for use. Please store the
filament in a dry and dust-free environment after unpacking.
LEGAL NOTICE
Do not copy or print any items prohibited by law. According to local laws, it
is generally illegal to copy or print the following items 1. Gun 2. Copy works
protected by the copyright. Some copyrighted works may be allowed to be
partially copied for “fair use”. Multiple copies will be regarded as improper
use. Artistic works are equivalent to copyrighted works. The above list is for
reference only and does not include all contents. Flashforge shall not be
liable for its completeness or accuracy. If you have questions regarding the
legality of copying or printing certain items, please consult the legal
counsel.
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LEGAL STATEMENT
The user has no right to make any modification to this user guide. Flashforge
will not be responsible for any safety accidents caused by disassembly or
modification of the equipment by the customer. No one is allowed to modify or
translate this guide without the permission of Flashforge. This guide is
protected by copyright, and Flashforge reserves the right of final
interpretation of this guide. Flashforge reserves the right to modify the
guide due to subsequent equipment upgrades. First Edition (July 2021)
@Copyright 2021 Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights
Reserved.
SERVICE
Unplug the Creator 3 Pro before performing any service procedures. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury and equipment damage. Only filaments and
components approved by Flashforge can be used, otherwise the warranty may be
invalid.
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CONTENT
Equipment Parameter 1. Equipment Introduction
1.1 – Creator 3 Pro Introduction 1.2 – Packing List 1.3 – Precautions for
Unpacking the Equipment
2. Preparation for Printing
2.1 – Filament Loading 2.2 – Leveling and Calibration 2.3 – Internet
Connection
3. FlashPrint Installation 4. First Printing
4.1 – File Transfer: Wi-Fi transfer 4.2 – Printing via USB Disk 4.3 – Printing
via FlashCloud 4.4 – Model Removal
5.Equipment Configuration and Operation
5.1 – Dual-extruder Printing Mode Setting 5.2 – Mirror/Duplicate Mode 5.3 –
Filament Configuration 5.4 – Filament Setting 5.5 – Removal Method of Water-
soluble Support Filament 5.6 – Camera Connection
6. Equipment Operation Interface Introduction
6.1 – Printing Screen 6.2 – Tools Screen 6.3 – Setting Screen
7. Maintenance
7.1 – Copy the Log 7.2 – Maintenance and Service 7.3 – Unclog the Nozzle 7.4 –
Replace the Nozzle Assembly 7.5 – Anti-oozing Plate 7.6 – Daily Maintenance
and Use Suggestion
8. Support and Service
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Equipment Parameter
Printer Name Number of Extruder Printing Technology
Touch Screen Build Volume Layer Height Printing Accuracy Positioning Accuracy
Printing Filament
Filament Diameter Extruder Diameter
Printing Speed Software
Supported Format
Operation System Printer Size Net Weight Connectivity
Creator 3 Pro 2, independent Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) 4.3-inch color
IPS Touch Screen 300×250×200mm 0.05 – 0.4mm ±0.2mm Z axis: 0.0025mm; XY axis:
0.011mm
PLA/ABS/PETG/PA/PC/HIPS/ASA/PLA-CF/ PETG-CF/PACF/WOOD filament
1.75mm (±0.07mm) 0.4mm 10~150 mm/s FlashPrint
Input: 3MF/STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG Output: GX/G
Win XP/Vista/7/8/10Mac OSLinux 627×485×615mm 40Kg USB Stick, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
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1. Equipment Introduction
1.1 Creator 3 Pro Introduction
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1. Touch screen 5. The anti-oozing metal plate 9. Filament holder cover handle 13. Power switch
2. USB disk port 6. Build plate
10. Wind guide nozzle
14. Power cord entry
3. Right extruder 7. Leveling nut
11. Nozzle
4. Left extruder 8. Filament holder cover
12. Ethernet port
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1.2 Packing List
Creator 3 Pro
Filament
CN/EN-A01
Creator 3 Pro 3 Pro
USER GUIDE
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User Guide
After-sales service card
Power cord
Scraper
USB disk
Leveling card
PTFE tube
Unclogging pin tool
Stamping wrench
Cross screwdriver
Allen wrench
Lubricating grease
PVP glue stick
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1.3 Precautions for Unpacking the Equipment
1. Take out the top accessories and pearl cotton. 2. Remove the tape from the
machine. 3. Take out the internal pearl cotton block.
4. Remove the buckles on the X-axis and Y-axis synchronous belts.
5. Connect the printer to the power supply, after power on, and then click
[Tools] and [Manual] in turn on the touch screen to enter the manual control
interface.
6. Press and hold [Z-] continuously until the build plate rises to a higher
position, and then take out the foam block below.
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2. Preparation for Printing
2.1 Filament Loading
1. Open the filament holder cover.
Filament intake
2. Take out the filament and insert it into the filament feeding inlet.
3. Attention: To facilitate smooth rotation of the filament, please install
the filament in the direction shown in the figure.
When installing the left-side filament, please make it run in the
counterclockwise direction; When installing the right-side filament, please
make it run in the clockwise direction.
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4. Insert the filament into the filament feeding inlet continuously until the filament goes through the filament guide tube.
5. Press the filament feeding pressing plate in front of the extruder, insert the filament vertically into the extruder until it can’t be inserted any further, and then loosen the filament feeding pressing plate.
6. Insert the filament guide tube into the filament inlet hole on the extruder to fix.
7. Finally, fix the filament spool on the filament spool holder and close the cover.
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8. Filament feeding operation: Click the [Tools]-[Filament] button on the screen in turn, and set a reasonable heating temperature according to the required temperature value of the material; Operate according to the screen prompts, and wait for the nozzle to extrude uniform filament smoothly.
Withdraw Filament Guidetube
Push filament down through for 3 seconds
Press here
Filament unloading operation: Click [Unload], press down the filament pressing
plate after the extruder temperature heating is completed, pull out the white
filament guide tube, and pull out the filament upward quickly and then
filament unloading is completed.
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2.2 Leveling and Calibration
The equipment has been leveled and calibrated before leaving factory. However,
the leveling plane may be damaged due to the vibration generated during
transportation. It is recommended to perform leveling before the first
printing. There are two leveling modes: auxiliary leveling mode and manual
leveling mode. In the auxiliary leveling mode, all execution will be completed
with the help of the extruder sensor and auxiliary prompts. When the function
option is in the manual mode, the platform leveling in the auxiliary mode will
not activate the sensor function. In total, the equipment contains the
following leveling calibrations: Platform Leveling, Calibration XY,
Calibration Z and Auto level; Please operate in the following order: 1. Click
[Tools] and [Level Calibration] on the touch screen; 2. Select the auxiliary
mode for leveling and calibration; 3. The extruder sensor calibration has been
set before leaving factory, so there is no need to operate again; Click
platform leveling and operate following the prompts on the screen. 4. Perform
Z-axis calibration and operate following the prompts on the screen; 5. The X,
Y axis have been calibrated before leaving factory, so there is no need to
operate again; 6. The whole leveling and calibration is completed.
9-point leveling function: when the printing flatness is still poor after the
platform leveling and XY/Z axis calibration, this function can be used to
compensate for better flatness;
Manual leveling mode: Execute platform leveling, Z-axis calibration and X, Y
axis calibration in turn. This is a complete set of leveling and calibration
operation procedures.
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2.3 Internet Connection
· Wired network connection Plug the network cable into the equipment’s network
port, and an icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen, indicating
that the equipment is successfully connected to the network. · WLAN network
connection Click [Tools]-[Setting]-[WiFi] on the main interface of the touch
screen of the equipment, turn on the WLAN and select the network to be
connected. The icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen,
indicating that the equipment is successfully connected to the network.
· WLAN hotspot connection
1. Click [Tools]-[Setting]-[WLan hotspot] on the main interface of the touch
screen of the equipment, turn on the hotspot of the equipment. You can freely
set the name and password of the hotspot. The icon appears in the upper right
corner of the screen, indicating that the device has successfully turned on
the hotspot.
2. Search for the hotspot you set with your laptop, connect it, and enter the
password. Note: If you have more than one Creator 3 Pro at the same time,
please go to the WLAN hotspot setting to modify the hotspot names separately.
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3. FlashPrint Installation
Method 1: Find the FlashPrint software installation package in the USB disk
and select the corresponding system version for installation. Method 2:
Download the latest slicing software from the official Chinese website
(www.sz3dp.com) or the official English website (www.flashforge.com) for
installation. 3D printing process: Get the model file – Slice with the slicing
software – Transfer the file to the printer for printing.
4. First Printing
4.1 File Transfer: Wi-Fi transfer
Import the STL or OBJ file to FlashPrint for slicing, select Creator 3 Pro to
connect to the machine (or by entering the IP address or by auto-scanning,
while the IP address can be viewed in Device [About]). Then it will be sent
directly to the printer after slicing is completed.
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4.2 Printing via USB Disk
The equipment can perform printing via USB disk: save the sliced file to the
USB disk, insert the USB disk into the equipment, and select the corresponding
file to print.
4.3 Printing via FlashCloud
1. Enter the FlashCloud website, register your account, and then you can log in and use it after the email activation. FlashCloud: https: cloud.sz3dp.com
FlashCloud
Cn
Home My Printer
My Printer
Name
+ Add Printer
The current printer is empty, please add a printer Registration Code
Type
My Model My Job Model Library
Add Printer
All fields must be filled in Name
Registration Code
OK
Cancel
2. Click [My Printer] – [Add Printer]. Fill in the registration number (cloud registration code) on the Add Printer page, and name the printer. After clicking OK, these information will appear in the FlashCloud interface of the printer.
4.4 Model Removal
Note
Notice: Wait for the platform to cool down before operating. Warning: Please be careful when removing the model from the build plate with hand tools. Sudden tool slippage and improper body position when removing the model from the build plate may result in personal injury. Attention: Do not scratch the build plate when removing the model. Scratches in the build plate will lead to model creation errors.
Remove the magnetic steel plate and bend it and the model can be removed.
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5. Equipment Configuration and Operation
5.1 Dual-extruder Printing Mode Setting
When printing dual-color/dual-filament models in thre dual-extruder printing mode, please make sure the
nozzles are in contact with the anti-oozing plate. This will prevent the nozzles from overflowing during the
printing process.
Creator 3 Pro defaults to the left extruder as the filament supporting extruder and the right extruder as the
printing extruder. When printing a single-color model, the right extruder is automatically used as the printing
extruder if not set by the user. The following modes can be set for printing:
In the expert mode:
1. Load the model;
2. Select the support type, and click
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3. Add the support automatically, and click [Supports] > [Auto Supports];
4. Click [Start Slicing], entering the parameter configuration screen;
5. Select the configured filament, such as Creator 3 Pro PLA + PVA;
6. Click [Slice].
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5.2 Mirror/Duplicate Mode
If you want to print two identical or mirror models, please choose the
mirror/duplicate mode. In this mode, the left and right extruders will print
the models at the same time. (Note that when in the mirror/duplicate mode, the
X-axis size of the model only supports the models smaller than 133mm.)
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Compensation layer in the mirror/duplicate mode
Mirror/duplicate mode: Since the heights of the left and right extruders are
different after installation, the software will automatically add a
compensation layer to compensate for the height difference when slicing, so
that the printing heights of the left and right sides are consistent. Z-axis
calibration is based on the right extruder, and the height difference between
the left and right extruders is recorded.
When the distance between the right extrudemr and the platform is small, the left extruder prints the compensation layer.
When the distance between the left extruder and the platform is small, the right extruder prints the compensation layer.
When the height difference is less than 0.2mm, the compensation layer is not
printed. The compensation layer is printed first, and it is easy to be removed
by adhering to the raft. If the raft printing is not performed, the
compensation layer will be directly applied to the model, which is difficult
to remove.
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5.3 Filament Configuration
Creator 3 Pro is equipped with two independent extruders. It can be used for printing PLA, ABS, PETG, Nylon, PC, HIPS and PVA filaments. Creator 3 Pro’s left extruder print support filaments by default. Please refer to the table below for the combination of independent dual-extruder extrusion filaments.
Soluble filament combination:
Left extruder PVA PVA HIPS HIPS HIPS HIPS HIPS
Right extruder PLA NYLON ABS ASA PC PETG HIPS
PVA: Soluble in water; HIPS: Soluble in limonene.
Insoluble filament combination:
Left extruder PLA ABS ASA PC PA PETG PA-CF PA-GF
Right extruder PLA ABS ASA PC PA PETG PA-CF PA-GF
Note: Creator 3 Pro can print nylon carbon fiber and nylon glass fiber. However, because the nozzle is not made of high-strength material, it will cause wear on the nozzle. Therefore it is estimated that the nozzle needs to be replaced when printing one roll of 1kg nylon carbon fiber filaments. This situation can be switched to high-strength nozzle printing.
Storage of PVA/PA filaments PVA filaments are water-soluble and have strong water absorption. Filaments will soften when absorbing water, which will easily lead to printing failure. PVA filaments should be placed in a drying box when printing. PA/PVA storage needs to be sealed and dried.
5.4 Filament Setting
For best results, each filament requires different settings.
If a model is prepared using FlashPrint, these settings will automatically be
set correctly if the correct extruder and filament are selected.
Adaptability of filament parameters Different filament brands correspond to
different filament characteristics, so it is recommended to use the expert
mode to fine-tune the parameters to ensure better printing quality when using
Creator 3 Pro. · Thickening the first layer height, and increasing the amount
of the first layer filament output is conducive to the adhesion of the first
layer; · Please set the raft temperature at 45 when printing small models with
PLA (or ambient temperature is higher than 25); · Please set the raft
temperature at 70 when printing large models with PLA (or ambient temperature
is lower than 10); · When using PVA support, it is recommended that the
support speed be reduced to 40%.
For all materials supported by Creator 3 Pro, it is recommended to apply a
thin layer of glue (using the glue stick in the accessory box) on the build
plate before starting printing, which will ensure that the finished printing
work adheres well to the build plate.
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5.5 Removal Method of Water-soluble Support Filament
Models using PVA as the support filament require some subsequent treatment to
remove the PVA support filament. This can be done by dissolving the PVA in
water. 1. Soak the model in water The PVA model can be dissolved slowly by
putting it into water. You can use the following methods to speed up the
dissolution process: · Using hotter water can reduce the dissolution time. If
the construction material is PLA, please make sure that the maximum
temperature of the water does not exceed 35 to avoid PLA deformation. If it is
of nylon, please make sure the water temperature does not exceed 50 to prevent
burning. · Using stirred/flowing water can significantly reduce the
dissolution time. PVA dissolves faster when water flows. · Soak the model in
water for about 10 minutes first, then remove most of the support with pliers,
and then put the model back in water, so that PVA can be dissolved more
easily.
2. Wash with water After the PVA support is completely dissolved, rinse the
model with water to remove the remaining PVA. 3. Dry the model Dry the model
completely and then perform additional post-processing on the model if
necessary. 4. Waste water treatment Since PVA is biodegradable, it is easy to
dispose of waste water afterwards. When the waste water pipeline is connected
with the waste water treatment unit, the waste water can be discharged through
the waste water pipeline. After the disposal of the waste water, flush the
drain pipe with hot water for 30 seconds to remove excess PVA in the drain
pipe and avoid long-term blockage. The water can be reused to soak multiple
models, but it may increase the dissolution time. Therefore, it is recommended
to use fresh water to achieve the fastest effect.
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5.6 Camera Connection
Before using the camera, please remove the cover at the front of the camera.
· WLAN network camera connection
1. Click [Tools]-[Setting]-[WiFi] in the main interface of the touch screen of the equipment in turn, turn on the WLAN network connection button and connect to the network.
2. Click [Tools]-[Setting]-[About] in turn in the main interface to query and record the equipment Wi-Fi IP address: 10.33.23.180 (The example is for reference only. The local IP address shall prevail.)
3. Open the browser, enter and go to the address 10.33.23.180:8080 (The
example is for reference only. The local IP address shall prevail.), and click
[Stream] to view the internal camera screen of Creator 3 Pro. Note: The
results of clicking [Stream] using a browser on a computer, mobile phone, or
tablet computer are the same.
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6. Equipment Operation Interface Introduction
Note Attention: The firmware is upgraded from time to time. Please refer to
the actual display screen for the interface. The following is only a brief
introduction of functions.
6.1 Printing Screen
Click [Print] and select the model to be printed.
Select the path to read the printing file: 1. Read from the local memory card of the printer; 2. Read from the external USB disk.
Select the printing file from the file list 1. PrintStart printing; 2. CopyCopy the file from the USB disk to the local memory card of the printer (This function is unavailable when local memory card printing is selected); 3. DeleteDelete this printing file.
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Printing screen 1. Stop: Cancel the printing operation; 2. Pause/Start: Pause printing/start printing; 3. More: Query or modify in real time during printing: light status, filament changing setting, printing progress, printing speed, filament usage, printing time and z-axis coordinates; 4. Left/right extruder temperature, build plate temperature: The temperatures can be modified during printing.
Modify the left/right extruder temperature and raft temperature When the extruder temperature reaches the target temperature value, click on the extruder temperature value after a underline appears. Select the number box, and click “-“and “+”to modify the set extruder temperature value. Click [Yes] to save the set value; Click [No] to cancel the setting.
Click more buttons during printing You can query or modify these in real time:
filament changing setting, light-off setting, and printing details (printing
speed, filament usage, printing time, and Z axis coordinates). 1. Filament:
When you need to change the filament in the middle of printing, you can click
the [Filament] button (This function is available after the printing is
paused); 2. Light OFF: You can turn on or off the light in real time by
clicking the [Light OFF] button during printing; 3. Details:
a. Printing speed: You can click it to set the printing speed value during
printing b. Filament usage: You can check the amount of the filament usage of
the printing model (unit: meter); c. Printing time: You can check the printing
time; d. Z-axis coordinates: You can check the Z-axis coordinates; e. Z Axis
compensation; f. Back: You can cancel more commands and return to the printing
screen.
Modify the printing speed After starting printing, click on the printing speed
value, select the number box, modify the set printing speed value by clicking
“-” and “+”, and click [Yes] to save the set value; Click [No] to cancel the
setting.
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6.2 Tools Screen
Tools screen function: 1. Filament: You can perform filament loading/unloading
operation; 2. Level Calibration: You can level and calibrate the extruder and
build plate values; 3. Home: You can make the X/Y/Z axis of the printer back
to the mechanical origin; 4. Manual: You can manually adjust the position of
X/Y/Z axis; 5. Setting: You can set the relevant functions of the printer; 6.
Status: You can check the real-time status of the printer; 7. About: You can
check the version information of the printer, etc.
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6.3 Setting Screen
[Tools]- [Setting]Click the setting icon to enter the setting screen.
1. Language: To set the printer display language; 2. WiFi: To turn off/on the network connection; 3. WLan hotspot: To turn off/on the Wi-Fi hotspot; 4. FlashCloud: To turn off/on the cloud connection for downloading and printing function; 5. Door Opened Pause: To turn off/on the door-opened pause;
6. Door Opened RemindTo turn off/on the door-opened reminder prompt; 7. Startup Sound: To turn on/off the start-up sound of the machine; 8. Left Filament Check: To turn on/off the left filament inspection function; 9. Right Filament Check: To turn on/off the right filament detection function; 10. Light Bar Control: To turn on/off the light bar inside the machine;
11. Factory Reset: To return to factory settings; 12. Update: To reserve the
updated function; 13. Platform Heat Preservation: After printing, the platform
is still in heat preservation; 14. 320 degree High Temperature Extruder; 15.
Recovery printing: Resume printing after recovering from power failure.
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7. Maintenance
7.1 Copy the Log
1. Insert the USB disk, and an icon will appear in
the upper right corner of the touch screen of the
equipment.
2. Click the icon
, wait for 10 seconds, and unplug
the USB disk.
3. Insert the USB disk into the computer and open the
USB disk folder to find the log file.
4. Please send the log file to Flashforge After-sales
Service.
7.2 Maintenance and Service
Problem
The extruder is off-center.
Filaments are not properly extruded or adhering to the build plate.
The equipment does not respond before starting printing the model.
At the end of printing, filaments are attached to the nozzle in blocks; Or
filaments are scattered in the printer in the form of filaments.
Cause
The equipment has lost the precise position track of the extruder and thus
leading to printing failure.
It may be that the build plate is not leveled and the distance between the
build plate and the extruder is inconsistent.
The equipment may have received conflicting commands.
A layer of the model did not adhere correctly, and the minimum surface area in
contact with the build plate was adopted when saving the model; Or no support
is selected when printing and it is suspended above the build plate.
Solution Remove the model, clean the build plate, return the extruder back to
its original position, and recalibrate. Then print a new model.
Re-level.
Turn off the power switch, wait for 30 seconds, and then turn on the power
switch.
Re-slice the model and add supports if necessary.
The model is only half printed.
The printing filaments run out. The extruder is blocked during
printing.
The printing filament cannot be extruded.
The extruder is blocked.
The extruder can not return to its original position.
In the steep protruding part, the surface of the model is slender and sparse
or worn.
Limit switch line fault.
The model protrudes too far or shakes too much. (angle less than 45 degrees).
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Replace the printing filament, turn on the filament detection function, and
continue printing; See “The printing filament cannot be extruded” below for
more.
Use the unclogging pin tool to push the filament in the filament feeding
state. Contact After-sales Service.
Contact After-sales Service.
Print with supports.
7.3 Unclog the Nozzle
1. Click [Preheat], set the heating temperature, and tap the Return button.
2. Click [Tools]-[Filament]-target extruder [Load], wait for the extruder to
heat up until the screen prompts for filament feeding, and insert the pin into
the extruder inlet (top). 3. Push the blocked residue down and squeeze it out
from the nozzle. If you encounter some resistance, you can push down. Be
careful not to use brute force. If you have tried doing this several times and
it still can not be clogged with force, then you need to replace the nozzle or
contact after-sales customer service.
7.4 Replace the Nozzle Assembly
Please operate with the power off
1. Unscrew the screws with an Allen screwdriver and remove the extruder cover;
2. Unscrew the screws here and pull out the wire harness of the heating pipe and thermocouple;
3. Replace the nozzle assembly with a new one. Be sure to push the nozzle assembly to the bottom, and there must be no installation gap. Tighten the corresponding screws; Insert the wire harness into the extruder circuit board; Cover the housing and lock the screws.
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7.5 Anti-oozing Plate
It is a normal phenomenon that the anti-oozing plate may have partial
scratches on itself due to factory testing. With the continuous use of
printing, scratches will become more obvious, but this will not affect the use
of the nozzles, and the distance between the anti-oozing plate and the nozzles
can be adjusted manually. Please make sure that the nozzles are always in
contact with the anti-oozing plate when in use. If the scratches are deep, it
can be replaced according to the actual situation.
7.6 Daily Maintenance and Use Suggestion
1. When the equipment is not used in daily life, please cover the top cover
and close the front door to avoid dust falling on the equipment. If the
equipment is not used for a long time, it is recommended to use original
package for sealing. 2. Lubricate the moving parts regularly. If the equipment
is used frequently, add lubricating oil (grease) at least once every three
months; If the equipment is not used for a long time, add lubricating oil
(grease) at least once every six months. 3. After each printing, please clean
up the filament residue and other sundries in the printing cavity in time to
avoid small sundries falling into the bottom circuit board and affecting the
use of the equipment. 4. Printing stickers are consumables. When the adhesion
of the build plate’s stickers drops or even the sticks are damaged, please
replace the printing stickers in time so as not to affect the printing effect.
5. After using the equipment for the first time or replacing the printing
filaments, Flashforge official filaments shall be used until the colors of the
filaments extruded from the nozzles are consistent with the colors of the
filaments loaded. 6. At any time, it is recommended to place the model at the
center of the build plate. You can set the placing position of the model in
the slicing software. 7. Support printing is recommended for steep protruding
parts (angle less than 45 degrees).
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8. Support and Service
Flashforge professional after-sales service personnel and salesmen are on
standby for you at any time, and are very willing to help you solve any
problems you encountered during use. If you can’t find the answer from the
user guide, you can go to our official website to search for the solution of
your problem, or contact us by phone. Some explanations and solutions of
common problems can be found in our official website. Many of your problems
can be solved in www.flashforge.com, the official English website of
Flashforge. The Flashforge after-sales team can be reached by email or phone
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday to solve your problems. In
case you contact us during off-duty time, your inquiry will be answered the
next following business day immediately. We are sorry for any inconvenience
caused. Note: Due to the replacement of different filament, there will be a
small amount of impurities left in the extruder, which will cause the extruder
blockage. As this can be solved by just unclogging it, this is not a quality
problem. If our user encounters this problem when using the equipment, please
contact our after-sales department, and complete the unclogging work under the
guidance of the after-sales personnel. After-sales Service Tel:
+86-400-886-6023 E-mail:
[email protected] Address: No. 518, Xianyuan Road, Wucheng District,
Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China Note: Please provide the product serial
number which is the barcode at the back of the printer before contacting our
after-sales department.
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