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<li> When you are done editing your FFF file hit okay</li> | <li> When you are done editing your FFF file hit okay</li> | ||
<li> Double click on your object to bring up a new menu where you can change the position, scaling, and rotation of your object. Once satisfied select done.</li> | <li> Double click on your object to bring up a new menu where you can change the position, scaling, and rotation of your object. Once satisfied select done.</li> | ||
+ | <li> Be sure to lay the object down so that it requires the least amount of supports possible. There is also a center button that can be used to recenter the project on the table, remember to click it before printing. | ||
<li> When you are ready to print select "Prepare to Print!" Located on the bottom left hand corner. This will bring you to a preview mode where you can watch your model virtually print.</li> | <li> When you are ready to print select "Prepare to Print!" Located on the bottom left hand corner. This will bring you to a preview mode where you can watch your model virtually print.</li> | ||
<li> When ready to export save, select save tool paths to disk</li> | <li> When ready to export save, select save tool paths to disk</li> |
Latest revision as of 11:46, 25 April 2018
Contents
Specifications
Maximum Print Size: 22.5 x 14.5 x 15 cm
Layer Thickness: 100 microns in ABS, PLA and PVA
Settings
- Device Settings: (Typically 200- 215°C for the extruder and 70°C for the platform)
- Extrusion Speeds
- Infill (Lower this for faster prints. Raise it for stronger prints.)
- Model Properties
- Multi-Material Printing: (One can add Purge Walls to help eliminate loose filament from attaching to the piece)
- Raft: (Usually a good idea to keep on)
- Supports and Bridging (Used when parts have an overhang so that the printer has a surface to print on)
- Right Extruder
- Left Extruder
Using Simplfy 3D
Simplify 3D is only available on __Space.URI's two dell laptops as well as three desk tops
- Open Simplify 3D
*If there is an existing file on the bed click remove or delete so that you can begin your project
- Click the "import" button to import your .stl or .obj file
- Select your file and then click open. Your object should then appear on the bed
- The Select "edit process settings," a new window should open. Confirm that the selected profile is Wanhao Duplicator 4/ 4s dual.
*This new window will allow you to alter various settings. Ex.) Infill, Percentage, Skirt/ Brim, Generating Support, etc. You an also edit the temperature of the nozzle and bed. Recommended nozzle temp. is 210 degrees, bed temp. is 60. Once satisfied hit okay.
* If your printer is not found on the list, follow these steps: 1. Under the "help" tab select "configuration assistant," and a new window should open 2. Under the "select printer" tab locate your desired printer (in this case: Wanhao Duplicator 4/4x dual) 3. Click next and then finish 4. Eddit the process settings to the following: *Change auto configuration for the material from ABS to PLA *Change the temperature for the Right and Left extruder to 210 degrees
- Run through all the tabs and edit the FFF file to your liking
- When you are done editing your FFF file hit okay
- Double click on your object to bring up a new menu where you can change the position, scaling, and rotation of your object. Once satisfied select done.
- Be sure to lay the object down so that it requires the least amount of supports possible. There is also a center button that can be used to recenter the project on the table, remember to click it before printing.
- When you are ready to print select "Prepare to Print!" Located on the bottom left hand corner. This will bring you to a preview mode where you can watch your model virtually print.
- When ready to export save, select save tool paths to disk
- Save your file
You are now ready to print your file on the duplicator 4!
Printing a .x3g file
- Turn on Wanhao Duplicator 4 (the power switch is located on the back of the printer).
- Insert the SD card containing a .x3g file into the bottom right port on the Wanhao 4.
- Locate “Print from SD” on the Wanhao’s screen and select OK.
- Use the arrows to select the desired file then press OK.
- The printer will begin printing once the temperature levels stabilize.
*Remember to apply glue or blue tape, provided in the bins near the 3D printers *To cancel a job, push OK, locate and select “Cancel Print” and select "yes". *It is important that object lay flat on the bed to get a good foundation and so that the printer is able to accurately print the object.
Loading filaments
- Power on the Wanhao Duplicator 4
- Select "Utilities-" "Filament Loading-" "Load Left/Right"
- Wait for the Duplicator 4 to preheat
- Place spool on spool holder located behind the printer. The spool should release on the side of the printer.
- Pull out the black tube from the top of the extruder
- Feed the filament through the back end of the tube until it comes out.
- After being preheated, push down on the black lever near the extruder and begin feeding the filament through the extruder hole
- Push down the filament until the machine begins self feeding