Flashforge Finder Manuale utente

Finder Desktop 3D Printer

User Guide

V1.0 17.6.2015

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Contents

Welcome to Flashforge Finder

A. Overview

B. Acknowledgment and Commitments

C. About 3D Printing

Chapter 1. Set up Your Finder

A. Unpacking Your Finder

B. About Finder

C. Hardware Assembly

C1. Installing Filament

C2. Connecting Power Cable and USB Cable

D. Loading and Unloading Filament

D1. Loading Filament

D2. Unloading Filament

E. Leveling Build Plate

Chapter 2. About FlashPrint

A. About the Software

Chapter 3. First Print

A. Start to Print

B. Methods of Printing

B1. Printing from USB

B2. Printing from USB Flash Disk

B3. Printing from Wi-Fi

Chapter 4. Other Information

A. Supports and Service

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WELCOME TO

FLASHFORGE FINDER

A. Introduction

B. Acknowledgment and Commitments

C. About 3D Printing

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A. Introduction

This User Guide is designed to start your journey with the Finder 3D

Printer off in the right direction. It presents the operation process on the

basis of the window 7 operating system. To get familiar with the machine,

it is essential for you to read through this guide. This User Guide includes

four chapters.

In the first chapter, you will learn how to get set-up the Finder for the first

print. In the second chapter, you will learn the ins and outs of FlashPrint

software. The third chapter will take you through printing operation and

different printing methods. The last chapter includes information

regarding obtaining support.

Ensure that you have read the following section carefully prior

to setting up and operating the Finder：

Ensure that the Finder is earthed lest electrostatic interference.

Before repairing or making any alterations to the Finder, it is essential

that the machine is turned off, and the power cord is unplugged.

The Finder operates at a very high temperature; allow the nozzle,

extruded plastic and heating plate to cool before touching.

Certain types of plastic filament may give off a slight odor when heated.

Because of this, the Finder should always operate in a well-ventilated

area.

Do not leave the Finder unattended when in operation.

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B. Acknowledgment and Commitments

Acknowledgment

Our sincere gratitude goes to you for your great support. 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 Finder for you to get a better 3D experience.

Following this guide will ensure your successful first print journey.

Commitments

Our team is composed of geeks and makers who are passionate about 3D

printing and want to share this new technology with the world. We

understand the importance of product and service support, especially the

challenges that a new technology may bring along. With FLASHFORGE,

you can always expect a close, personal service from our team of experts.

At FLASHFORGE, we understand that 3D printing is a new technology

to many individuals. Our aim is to educate and guide you through the

entire process of 3D printing. With 3D printing, there are no limits — you

can go as far as your imagination takes you. With the Finder, dreams are

no longer simply just imaginations. They can become physical realities

that you can hold, touch, and feel. It is amazing to see a 3D printer turn

an idea into real life, layer by layer, and we are delighted to have you

on-board with us to experience this phenomenon!

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C. About 3D Printing

What is 3D Printing?

Simply put, 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.

The Technique

Fused Deposition Modeling(FDM) is the most common method of 3D

printing. It is also the method that the Finder uses. It works by melting

plastic material called filament onto a print surface using high

temperature. The filament solidifies after it cools down, which happens

instantaneously after it is extruded from the print head. 3D objects are

formed with the filament laying down multiple layers.

3D Printing Process

3D printing involves three steps: 1.) 3D model design, 2.) Slicing and

exporting the 3D model, and 3.) Making the print

1. Designing the 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

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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

2. Slicing and Exporting the 3D Model:

A slicing software is required to process and interpret the 3D model

into the language that 3D printers can understand. The FlashPrint is the

slicing software used for the FlashForge Finder.

FlashPrint will slice the 3D model into numerous layers and output it

as a .g file, which is the format read by the Finder. The file is then

transferred to the Finder by USB cable, USB Flash Disk or Wi-Fi.

3. Making the Print:

Once the output file has been transferred to the Finder, it will start to turn

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

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CHAPTER 1.

Set up Your Finder

A. Unpacking Your Finder

B. About Finder

C. Hardware Assembly

D. Loading and Unloading Filament

E. Leveling Build Plate

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A.Unpacking Your Finder

Congratulations on your purchase of the Flashforge Finder 3D printer! In

about 15 minutes, you will be ready to start making your first 3D object.

This section lays out the procedure for correctly removing the Finder

from its shipping box. The Finder contains delicate components, please

remember to handle with extra care and attention. Let’s begin!

1. Place the color packaging box on a

clean work surface or the ground. Open

the box, grasp the two handles and lift

your Finder out of the box.

2. The Finder is wrapped by packaging

material. Next, we should remove the

packaging material.

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