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How to Use a 3D printer

  1. How to Use a 3D printer, Before You Turn on the  MarkerBot Replicator: шаг 1, изображение 1 из 1
    • Make sure the filament is full

    • Pick the side you want to extrude from (You will need to input this information when you prepare your file)

    • It doesn't matter which side you pick to extrude from.

    • Use the spray cleaner and paper towels to clean any leftover oil from the platform (Oil buildup may cause the plastic to stick)

  2. How to Use a 3D printer, Control Panel: шаг 2, изображение 1 из 1
    • Press the menu button and scroll through the options

    • Click the Utilities option under the option box

    • Select Level Build Plate option

  3. How to Use a 3D printer, Level The Plate: шаг 3, изображение 1 из 1
    • The plate on the maker bot must be made perfectly level

    • Turn the front leveling knob to change the angle from front to back

    • Turn the right knob to change the angle from left to right

  4. How to Use a 3D printer, After You Level the Plate: шаг 4, изображение 1 из 2 How to Use a 3D printer, After You Level the Plate: шаг 4, изображение 2 из 2
    • Press the "Begin Set-up" button on the control panel to start the process of making sure the plate is level

    • Slip a business card between the extruder and the plate, as extruder pauses at the four waypoints on the plate

    • Make sure there is just enough space between the extruder and the plate to slip in a business card

  5. How to Use a 3D printer, Smart Extruder: this is where the filament goes: шаг 5, изображение 1 из 1
    • Stop! If the filament does not look like the picture on the left, go to the help desk and an ECPL librarian will assist you with loading the Smart Extruder

    • On the control panel select Start Extrusion

    • Once you see filament start to come out of the tip, select Stop Extrusion on the control panel

    • The plastic will be hot so wait 20 sec, then remove it from the build plate

  6. How to Use a 3D printer, Making a Test Object: шаг 6, изображение 1 из 1
    • Before you make your object, you should run a test object to make sure the 3D printer is set up correctly

    • Use the dial and select Test File 1 for a dragon and Test File 2 for a street cone

    • Push the dial and you will be taken to a file info page

    • Select Print

    • When the print is done, you should have a 1/2" plastic dragon or pyramid

    • Let the object cool before removing it

  7. How to Use a 3D printer, Check the Test Object: шаг 7, изображение 1 из 1
    • Your test object should look like one of the two items on the left

    • Notice the details of the object, if something does not look right, you should repeat the setup before you print off your design

    • If the test object looks perfect then it is time to print off your design

  8. How to Use a 3D printer, Insert Your File: шаг 8, изображение 1 из 1
    • If the test objects are perfect, then you can upload your file with your object into the machine

    • Insert a thumb drive that has the .makerbot file you want printed into the USB port on the right of the Control Panel

    • Select Upload File on the LCD Panel

    • The LCD panel will display all compatible files on the thumb drive

    • Select the file that you want to upload to the MakerBot

    • Repeat step 6 selecting the .makerbot file you want to print

  9. How to Use a 3D printer, When Your Object Is Complete: шаг 9, изображение 1 из 1
    • Wait until the object has cooled before you remove it from the plate (1-2 minutes is usually enough time)

    • When the object has cooled remove it from the 3D printer and admire it deeply

Заключение

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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