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User Guide

FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer

User Guide

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Contents

Contents..........................................................................................................................2

Preface............................................................................................................................ 3

Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4

Notice............................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology................................................................................8

Chapter 2: About Creator Pro.......................................................................................10

2.1 About Your Creator Pro..................................................................................10

Chapter 3: Unpacking...................................................................................................14

Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly....................................................................................17

Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling................................................................................... 21

Chapter 6: About Software........................................................................................... 22

6.1 Software Installation.......................................................................................22

6.2 Exploring FlashPrint.......................................................................................22

Chapter 7: Basic Printing............................................................................................. 41

7.1 Generate a Gcode........................................................................................... 41

7.2 Loading the Filament Using the LCD Panel.................................................. 45

7.3 Unloading the Filament Using LCD Panel.....................................................46

Chapter 8: Supports and Service..................................................................................68

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Preface

Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in

extruder or some tiny scratches on the build tape, it is normal and won’t affect the

printing quality.

On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all FlashForge engineers and the

FlashForge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance.

The FlashForge Creator Pro User Guide is designed for the Creator Pro users to start

their printing journey with FlashForge Creator Pro. Even if you are familiar with

earlier FlashForge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend you read

through this guide, as there is lots of important information about the Creator Pro for

you to get a better 3D experience.

For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the following

materials:

(1) Quick Start Guide

Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The Quick

Start Guide will help you start your print journey as soon as possible.

(2) Official FlashForge Website:http://www.FlashForge.com

The official FlashForge website contains the up-to-date information concerning

FlashForge software, firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able to

get the contact information from there.

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Introduction

Notes：

The FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer User Guide contains the information

needed for you to set up and use this device.

This User Guide includes the following parts: Preface, Introduction and After-

sale service.

The Preface section includes resource acquisition channel, the overall framework

of the manual, and the problems that should be paid attention to.

The introduction section contains the presentation of 3D printing technology,

equipment introduction, unpacking and installation of equipment, software installation

and usage.

After-sale service section tells the user how to get the support and help.

·Please read FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use.

·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS.

·The version of the FlashPrint is the latest.

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Notice

! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the

FlashForge Creator Pro User Guide before setting-up and using. Failure to comply

with the warning and instructions may result in individual injury, fire, equipment

damage or property damage.

PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE

BELOW ALL THE TIME.

·Work Environment Safety

①Keep your work place tidy.

②Do not operate Creator Pro in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.

③Creator Pro should be placed out of children and untrained people’s reach.

·Electricity Safety

①Always use the Creator Pro with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Creator

Pro’s plug.

②Do not use Creator Pro in damp or wet circumstance. Do not expose Creator Pro

to burning sun.

③In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by FlashForge.

④Avoid using the device during a thunderstorm.

⑤In case of uncertain accident, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long.

·Personal Safety

①Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing.

②Do not touch the hot nozzle after finishing printing.

③Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing

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and gloves away from moving parts.

④Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or medication.

·Cautions

①Do not leave the device unattended for long.

②Do not make any modifications to the device.

③To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament. (The distance between

the nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm)

④Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment.

⑤Never use the device for illegal activities.

⑥Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.

⑦Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.

⑧Never put the model into your mouth.

⑨Do not remove the models with force.

·Environment Requirements

Temperature: RT 15-30℃

Moisture: 20%-70%

·Place Requirements

The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The distances of the

left, right and back side space should be at least 20cm, and the distance of the front

side space should be at least 35cm.

·Filament Requirements

Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the FlashForge filament or the

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filament from the brands accepted by FlashForge.

·Filament Storage

All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack filament until necessary. Filament

should be stored in clean and dry conditions.

Legal Notice

All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without

the official authorization from FlashForge.

FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH

REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE

IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

FlashForge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential

damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.

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Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

3D printing refers to 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.

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most common method of 3D printing. It is

also the method that the Creator Pro 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.

1.1 Process

3D printing involves three steps:

1.) Make or download a 3D model

2.) Slice and export the 3D model

3.) Build the 3D model

1.1.1 Make a 3D Model

Currently, there are three ways of making a 3D model.

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

such as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and our own software Happy 3D,

which is suitable for the beginners, to design your own 3D model.

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

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·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.thingiverse.com

1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3D Model

Slice software is the 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 Creator Pro.

Using FlashPrint, you can prepare .stl files to be .x3g files for printing. Then users can

print files via SD card.

1.1.3 Build the 3D Model

Once the output file has been transferred to your Creator Pro, it will start to turn the

3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament.

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Chapter 2: About Creator Pro

2.1 About Your Creator Pro

2.1.1 Views

13.Turbofan

14.Turbofan baffle

15.Left nozzle

16.Right nozzle

17.X-axis guide rod

18.Filament guide

tube buckle

19.Spool holder

20.Power input

21.Power switch

22.Reset button

23.USB input

24.Spool holder slot

1.Z-axis guide rod

2.Extruder cable bunch

3.Slot

4.Y-axis guide rod

5.Build plate

6.Build platform

7.Leveling knob

8.SD card slot

9.LCD panel

10.Buttons

11.Cooling fan

12.Spring presser

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