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User Guide

Creator Pro Desktop 3D Printer

Flashforge Creator Pro 3D

Printer User Guide

Contents

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

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

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

Notice......................................................................................................................... 4

Safety Notice.............................................................................................................. 5

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

Chapter 2: Accessories..............................................................................................10

Chapter 3: Unpacking............................................................................................... 11

Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly.................................................................................14

Chapter 5: About Software........................................................................................16

5.1 Software Installation..............................................................................16

5.2 Exploring FlashPrint..............................................................................16

Chapter 6: Basic Printing.......................................................................................... 33

6.1 Generate a Gcode......................................................................................... 33

6.1 Installing Filament....................................................................................... 36

Chapter 7: Advanced Printing................................................................................... 41

Chapter 8: Other Information....................................................................................53

Preface

On the completion of this User Guide, I here, on behalf the Flashforge team, would like to avail

myself of this opportunity to express my great gratitude to the 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 that 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:www.ff3dp.com

The official Flashforge website contains the up-to-date information concerning Flashforge software,

firmware, device maintenance and so on. Uses are also able to get the contact information from

there.

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 including the following parts:

Notice

·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 3.8.0.

·The version of the Firmware is 20160122.

·The device illustrations in the User Guide hall be those of Creator Pro.

Safety Notice

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

Creator Pro User Guide before set-up and use. 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.

③Store Creator Pro out of reach of children and untrained people.

·Electrical Safety

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

②Do not use Creator Pro in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Creator Pro to burning sun.

③Do not abuse the cord.

④Avoid using the device during an electric storm.

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 nozzle

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

⑤Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during operation.

⑥Never use the device for illegal activities.

⑦Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.

⑧Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.

⑨Never put the model into your mouth.

⑩Do not remove the models with force.

·Environment Requirements

Temperature: RT 15-30℃

Moisture: 20%-50%

·Filament Requirements

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

the brands accepted by Flashforge.

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 MERCHANTA- BILITY 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.

Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

1.1 Definition

3D printing is 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.

1.2 Technique

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.

1.3 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

①Make a 3D Model: Currently, there are three ways of creating a 3D model.

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

AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E to design your very own 3D model.

·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating 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.

·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.ishare3d.com

②Slice 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.

③Build 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.

Chapter 2: Accessories

Along with your Creator Pro 3D printer, the box also contains the followings:

On the top of the PE foam sheet, you’ll find:

Filament guide tube*2

Quick start*1

Build tape*2

Leveling card*1

Within the accessory PE foam

Power cable *1

USB cable*1

Spool holder*2

Dual extruder*1

Tool bag(Allen Wrench/Leveling knob/Bolt)

Extruder’s accessory kit(Bolt/Turbofan baffle)

4G SD card *1

Under Creator Pro’s build platform:

ABS filament*1kg (2.2pounds),

PLA filament*1kg (2.2pounds),

Lid*1

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