3D Printer
Getting Started
This chapter will guide you through the basic process for using the printer. For simplicity, we'l...
Initial Setup
Find the Dell laptop used for 3D printing, plug it in, and turn it on. It's a Dell laptop and wil...
Finding Something To Print
Model Sources If you aren’t sure what you want to print, there are many websites where folks hav...
Choosing Filament
There are lots of different plastics that you can print. For the most part, unless you’re doing s...
Preparing The Printer
Overview Power On Flip on the power switch on the back right of the printer. Inspect The ...
Unloading Filament
You only need to perform the following steps if you want to use a different filament than the kin...
Loading Filament
Check that the filament spool you want to load is of the correct type. Unless you're doing some...
Slicing Your Model
Setup "Slicing" is the process of turning a 3D model (typically an STL file) into a series of la...
Printing Your Model
Finally, you can send the job to the printer. In the upper right hand corner, click “Print Plate”...
Troubleshooting Guide
Started a print but it's not working? Look here!
Print not sticking to bed
Often this is caused by contamination on the bed. Wash it well with soap and water, dry it with a...
Filament stuck on spool
If the filament isn't wound properly around the spool, it can tighten itself into almost a "knot"...
Bed leveling or homing fails
Check the removable bed surface to make sure it's properly positioned. It should be flat on all...
Filament broke inside feed tube
Sometimes filament can break while it's being fed from the spool into the extruder. This is parti...