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Content Content........................................................................................................................... 2 Preface............................................................................................................................ 3 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4 Notice....................................................................................................
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 GuiderⅡ User Guide is designed for the GuiderⅡ users to start their printing journey with Flashforge GuiderⅡ.
Introduction Notes： ·Please read Flashforge GuiderⅡ 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use. ·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS. ·The version of the Flashprint is latest. The Flashforge Guider Ⅱ 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed for you to set up and use this device. This User Guide including the following parts: Preface, Introduction and after-sale service.
Notice Safety Notice ! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the Flashforge GuiderⅡ 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 ① Keep your work place tidy. ② Do not operate GuiderⅡ in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
② Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing. ③ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. ④ Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. · Cautions ① Do not leave the device unattended for long. ② Do not make any modifications to the device. ③ To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament.
All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until filament is needed. Filament should be stored at 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 MERCHANTA- BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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 GuiderⅡ uses. It works by melting plastic material called filament onto a print surface in high temperature.
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. 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 GuiderⅡ. Using FlashPrint, you can turn stl. files into g. or gx. files for printing.
Chapter 2: About GuiderⅡ 2.1 About Your GuiderⅡ 2.1.1 Views Front Top Right Back 1. Touch screen 6. Leveling knob 11. Ethernet input 2. Power Switch 7. Extruder 12. USB cable input 3. Nozzle 8. X-axis guide rod 13. USB stick input 4. Z-axis guide rod 9. Filament intake 14. Filament cartridge 5. Build plate 10. Spring presser 15. Power switch 16. Power input GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 11 15.
2.1.2 Terms Build Plate The surface on which the GuiderⅡ builds an object. Build Tape The blue tape that covers GuiderⅡ’s build plate so that the object can stick to the build plate well. Build Volume The three dimensional amount of space that an object will use once it is completed. The largest build volume of GuiderⅡ is 280*250*300 mm. Leveling Knobs Knobs under the build platform that are used for adjusting the distance between the nozzle and build Extruder plate.
2.1.3 Reference Name GuiderⅡ Number of Extruder Single Print Technology Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) Screen Size 5.0’’ color IPS Touch Screen Build Volume 280*250*300mm Layer Resolution 0.05 - 0.4mm Build Accuracy ±0.1mm Positioning Accuracy Z axis 0.0025mm; XY axis 0.011mm Filament Diameter 1.75mm（±0.07） Nozzle Diameter 0.
2.1.4 Interface Menus Press Build Read the print file from The local memory card The USB stick Return arrow Select the target print file among the list Build: To begin printing Copy: To copy the files to the local memory card from the USB stick.(The button is not available while printing from local memory card ) Delete: To delete the print file Print interface Abort: To abort the print job. Pause/Resume: To suspend or resume the print job.
Tools in print interface Filament: To change filament during printing. (Note: You need to suspend the operation first) Finish-Shutdown: To start auto shutdown Cancel: To end the tool orders and return to the print interface. Preheat Tap the [Preheat] button to enter the preheat interface. Tap the [Start] button to heat up to the setting temperature. The default temperature is 220℃. Tap the temperature display bar to set the temperature. To set the preheat temperature.
The picture displays the preheat interface. It shows the actual temperature and the target temperature. Tap the [Abort] button to abort the preheat job. Tools Tap [Tools] to enter tool options. Filament: To load/unload the filament. Level: To adjust the build plate. Home: To make the X, Y and Z axes back to the zero point. Manual: To manually adjust the positions of X, Y and Z axes. Setting: To implement relevant function setups. Status: The check the real-time status of the printer.
Tap [Setting] to enter the setting interface Language: To set the display language Resume Print: Resume print after restarting Guider II WLAN: To turn on/off the Wlan Wlan hotspot: To turn on/off the Wlan hotspot. Servo Calibration: To turn on/off the servo or adjust the servo. Extruder Calibration: To adjust the initial distance between the extruder and the build plate.
WLan hotspot OFF/On: To turn on/off the Wlan hotspot. Setup Wlan hotspot:To set the SSID and password. SSID:The name of hotspot. Password: The password of hotspot. Save: To save the setting. Return arrow Servo On: Actually, the present servo status is off. And the servo’s swing arm withdraws. Tap ‘+’ or ‘-’ to adjust the status of swing arm. Tap ‘+’, the arm swings down while tap ‘-’ , the arm swings up. Servo OFF: Actually, the present servo status is on. And the servo’s swing arm withdraws.
Status: It displays the real-time status of the extruder temperature. About: It displays the basic information about the device. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
2.2 Accessories Filament*1 Power Cable Quick Start Guide Glue Stick USB stick Stamping Wrench USB Cable Allen Wrench Unclog Tool Filament Guide Tube （M2.0/2.5） Screwdriver After-sales service card Filament holder GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 3：Unpacking (reference video：Unpacking） This chapter will present you the whole unpacking procedure of GuiderⅡ 3D printer.(Note: Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide) 3-1 (3-1) Place the packaging box on a clean work surface. 3-2 （3-2） Open the box, take out the two foams and then lift your GuiderⅡ out of the box. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
3-3 (3-3) Your GuiderⅡ is wrapped by packaging materials, remove these materials step by step. 3-4 (3-4) In the bottom of the carton , you can see a peace of filament, a filament holder, Power Cable, an USB Cable, one Filament Guide Tube, a glue stick and a tool bag( USB stick*1, leveling knob*1, Allen wrenches*2, stamping wrench*1, unclog tool*1, and screwdriver*1). GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
(3-5) Remove the bag to unveil the GuiderⅡ. 3-5 (3-5) Remove the side protective foam sheets. 3-6 （3-6）Take out the top foam from the printer, on the top foam sheet, you can see one Quick Start Guide and a After-sales service card. 3-7 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
（3-7）Cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod. Then slide the extruder to make sure the extruder is in good condition. 3-8 (3-8) Take the top cover out of the printer. 3-9 Congratulations! You have unpacked your GuiderⅡ. Next, let’s move on to hardware assembly of GuiderⅡ. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly Your GuiderⅡ has been installed before leaving factory, you can start up the GuiderⅡ for printing after mounting the filament spool and completing leveling. 4.1 Filament Installation 4-1 (4-1) The filament cartridge is at the rear of Guider Ⅱ . Lift the cartridge out of the GuiderⅡ. Filament Detecting Equipment in the black. 4-2 (4-2) Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
(Note: The filament should feeds from the bottom of the spool towards the top ) 4.2 Printer Start-up 4-3 (4-3)Insert the power supply into the power input on the back of the Guider Ⅱ and plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 4.3 Loading Filament For stable filament loading and proper device protection, you need to install the filament guide tube properly. 4-4 (4-4) Take out the filament guide tube, thread the filament from Filament Detecting Equipment. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
4-6 (4-6) Insert the filament from the filament guide tube into the filament intake. Next, we will load the Flashforge filament.(Note: Please lower the build plate to increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate to 50mm at least for avoiding nozzle jam.) 4-7 (4-7) Tap [Tool]. 图 4-6 4-8 (4-8) Tap [Filament]--[Load] GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
4-9 （4-9）After the extruder’s temperature reaches 220℃, the printer will sound a beep to prompt you to load the filament into the extruder. 4-10 （4-10）Insert the filament into the extruder at an upright angle. Then the filament will be drawn through the extruder. Do not tap [Cancel] until the filament load the extruder steadily. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
4.4 Unloading Filament 4-11 (4-11) Tap [Tool]-[Unload] and the extruder starts heating up. 4-12 (4-12) After the extruder reaches 220℃, the printer will sound a beep to prompt you to unload the filament from the extruder. Press the spring presser, press down the filament for about three seconds and gently pull the filament out. Note: Do not pull out the filament with force as it will damage the gears. If the melted filament has cooled down in the extruder, please repeat the steps above.
Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling Guider Ⅱ creatively adopts three-point intelligent leveling system, which will give clear and comprehensive feedback to users. There are three spring-loaded knobs under the build platform. The distance between the plate and nozzle increases while tightening the knobs. On the contrary, the distance reduces. 5-1 (5-1) Tap [Tools] - [Level] on your Guider Ⅱ touch screen. Please wait while the extruder and platform finish initial movements.
plate moves up and down to verify the distance between nozzle and plate. 5-3 (5-3) When it shows that the distance is too big, please unscrew corresponding nut under platform clockwise until hearing a steady beep and the [Verify] button appears. 5-4 (5-4) If the distance is appropriate, tap [OK] to second point leveling. If still not, please follow the prompts to adjust again till you see [OK] button.
Leveling Emergency Plan： Some leveling spare parts may be damaged after being used for a period of time. Now users could adopt the emergency plan for leveling. （1）Insert the USB stick to the USB port. （2）Tighten each of the three knobs underneath the build platform until they go no further （3）Tap [Build] on the touch screen, tap the USB icon and then select Leveling.g file. （4）Tap [Build], then the build plate and the extruder start moving.
Chapter 6: About Software 6.1 Software Installation 6.1.1 Software Acquisition Method 1: To get the installation package from the USB disk in the toolkit. Method 2: Open the link below to download the installation package: http://www.flashforge.com Steps: Support---Downloads---Flashprint---chose the software version---download 6.1.2 Software Installation and Start-up 1. Decompress the zipped file or start the installation program, and then install the software according to the direction. 2.
When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just select Flashforge GuiderⅡ in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via clicking [Print]--[Machine type]. See graphic 6-2: 6-2 6.2.2 Software Introduction 6-3 Load one or multiple files. Enter the support edit mode GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Print it directly with your GuiderⅡ or export to your USB Stick View FlashPrint home screen from one of six viewing angles Move model around on xy-plane; shift+click to move along z axis Turn and rotate your model Scale the size of your object Cut model into several parts 6.2.3 Loading You can load a model file or Gcode file into your Flashprint by the following six methods: Method 1: Click the Load icon on the main interface. Then select the object file.
Loading a png, jpg, jpeg, bmp picture file into the FlashPrint. And the following dialogue box(6-3) will pop up. The setting box includes settings for shape, mode, maximum thickness, base thickness, bottom thickness,width, height, top diameter and bottom diameter. Shape: including plane, tube, canister and lamp. Mode: including “darker is higher”and “lighter is higher”. Maximum thickness: Z value of the model Base thickness: The minimum raft thickness and the default value is 0.
Tube（6-6） Cansiter(6-7) Lamp(6-8) GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Seal(6-9) 6.2.4 Views ①Changing views Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. ● Drag Click the [View] icon and then you can move the object by the following three methods: Method 1: Hold down the left mouse button and drag. Method 2: Hold down the middle mouse button and drag. Method 3: Hold down the Shift key, hold down the right mouse button and drag. ● Rotate Click the [View] icon and then you can rotate the object by the following two methods: Method 1.
②Set View Allows users to view the object on the build plate. Six views are under the view menu, that is, home view, bottom view, top view, front view, back view, left view and right view. Method 1: Click the the [View] button, there are six views in the drop- down list Method 2: Click the the [Look] icon on the left, click it again and a submenu will appear with six views for selecting.
Method 1: Click the [Move] icon on the left, hold down the left mouse button and drag to adjust the location of the model in XY direction. Hold down the Shift key, hold down the left mouse button and drag to adjust the location of the model in Z direction. The distance and the direction of the movement shall be displayed. Method 2: Click the [Move] button on the left and then enter the distance value. Click [Reset] to reset distance values.
Note: If the [Uniform Scaling] radio button is clicked, it will scale the model in equal proportion when changing value in any positioning of the model. Otherwise it will only change the value of the corresponding positioning. 6.2.8 Cut Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. ①Draw with Mouse ②X Plane ③Y Plane GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
④Z Plane 6.2.9 Supports After loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports] or click the Supports icon directly, then you will enter the support edit mode(as shown in the picture below). Click [Back] to exit when you finish editing.
the type of existing support, and will pop up the corresponding prompt to let you make the choice. ②Auto Supports 6-11 Click the [Auto Supports] button, the software will judge the position where supports are needed and generate corresponding treelike or linear supports. If it is a model with supports, the existing supports will be deleted and new supports will be generated. ③Add Supports Supports will be added once clicking the [Add] button.
④ Clear Supports Click [Clear Supports], all supports will be deleted. The operation can be repealed via clicking [Undo] or pressing the shortcut key Ctrl+Z. ⑤Delete Supports Supports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete] button. Move the cursor to the supports needed deleting, current supports and its subnode support will be highlighted, click the left mouse button to delete these highlighted support. 6.2.
④Supports: When print suspended structure models, support is necessary. Click [supports] to create support part for the printing. ⑤Raft: This function will help the model to stick well on the platform. ⑥Wall: During dual color printing, this function will help to clear the leaking filament of another extruder.
b. Fill Pattern is the pattern of filling shape which effects printing duration. c. Combine Infill: You can select the layers for combining according to the layer thickness. The combined thickness should not exceed 0.4mm. “Every N layers” is for all the infills while “Every N inner layers” is only for inner infills, which generally can save print time. 6-13 ● Speed a. Print Speed is the moving speed of the extruder. Generally, the lower speed is, the better print you will get.
6-14 (6-14) Click[Edit], then you can add or remove a height. 6.2.11 File Menus ①New Project Click [File]--[New Project] can build a blank project. If there is an unsaved modification on previous project, then it will inform you whether the modification needs to be saved or not. Click [Yes] will save the modification, click [No] will abandon it. If click [Cancel] or close tool tip, then will cancel the new project.
Method 2: Click on [File]--[Save as...] to save the model as project file .fpp or .stl and .obj. For .stl and .boj, models are integrated as one(include support part). If load it again, only the position of the model was saved, not included the printing parameters.
Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Z. ② Redo Allows users to redo the most recent edit you have undone to your model file by the following two methods Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Redo] Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+Y. ③Empty Undo-stack To clean up the recorded operating steps so as to release the memory. ④ Select All By the following two methods, you could select all models in the scene.
After selecting the model, you can make the model surface to platform via the following operation. Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] into surface to platform mode(As shown in the picture) （Surface6-17 to Platform） ⑧Auto Layout All Click [Edit]--[Auto Layout All] after loading one or more than one models, all models will be placed automatically as automatic placement rule. 6.2.13 Print Menus ① Connect Machine You can connect the GuiderⅡ with your PC via a USB cable or WIFI.
Disconnected Method 1：Connect Via USB Cable a. Connect your GuiderⅡ with your PC via an USB cable. b. Turn on your GuiderⅡ and start Flashprint. c.Click [Print]--[Connect Machine], then select USB in the [Connection Mode] option and select machine you want to connect in [Select Machine] option. If you can not find your machine, click the [Rescan] button to scan your machine and select it. Finally click [Connect] button to connect to the printer.
pops up. You need to select “Wi-Fi” in Connect Mode. Enter into the IP Address shown on the interface and then click [Connect]. 6-19 If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark. ②Connect GuiderⅡ with your PC under STA mode a. Turn on the WIFI of Guider Ⅱ and connect your PC with Guider Ⅱ via the WIFI. Press [ Tools ], [ Setting ], [ WIFI ], and [ WIFI ON]. b.“GuiderⅡ” continuous signal will be found available on the network list. c. Once your PC is connected with your GuiderⅡ.
You will enter the WIFI setting panel, it displays as follows: 6-21 d. Select WIFI mode as STA mode, and then complete the corresponding setups, you can change the SSID(the WIFI’s name) and the password, select [Enable] in DHCP auto get IP, then click [Save]. The following interface will appear. 6-22 e. Click the [Restart] button. You need to restart your Guider Ⅱ ’s WIFI. And then GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
your GuiderⅡ will connect with your computer via the WIFI that you’ve set up. ②Disconnect GuiderⅡ Click [Print]--[Disconnect] to disconnect your PC and GuiderⅡ. 6.2.14 Tool Menus ①Control Panel After connecting PC with Guider Ⅱ , click [Tools]--[Control Panel] to open the control panel. 6-23 ● Jog Controls a. Jog Mode：Select the distance that extruder/ build plate move a single time (that is, the distance extruder/ build plate move upon your single click). b.
move upward a specified distance; Click Z-, build plate will move downward a specified distance. (Specified distance refers to the move distance you set in Jog Mode. c. Stop: Click the [stop] button to abort the current movement. d. XYZ coordinate frame on the right side: Show the current position of extruder/build plate. e. Make Current Position Zero button: Set the current position of the extruder/build plate as (0, 0, 0). (NOTE: X, Y, and Z boxes are for display purposes.
extruder before motor starts. Therefore, do not start rotation operation until the extruder temperature reaches to the printing temperature of filament. For PLA filament, the extruder temperature should reach 200℃, after reaching the extruder temperature, click the [Forward]/[Reverse] rotation button to control filament load and filament unload. Furthermore, if you want to stop filament load and unload, you can click [Stop].
6-24 Step 3：Reboot you GuiderⅡ and wait for 4-5 seconds, then you can see the update process bar. When the update finishes, it will go back to the main interface. Step 4：Tap[Tools]--[About] to check] to check whether the updated version is right. ③ On Board Preferences When the computer and printer are in connection, click [Tools]--[On Board Preferences], you can check the printer name.
box will pop up. The contents include the current software version and copyright information. 6-25 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 7: Basic Printing This chapter will provide a step-by-step guide on turning a 3D model into a physical reality. Before proceeding, it is recommended that you’d better go over prior chapters on loading/unloading filament, leveling the build platform, and the functions and capabilities of FlashPrint. 7.1 Generate a Gcode (7-1)Double-click the icon of Flashprint to start the software. 7-1 (7-2)Click[Print]--[Machine Type] to select Flashforge GuiderⅡ 7-2 (7-3)Click the [Load] icon to load a .
on the build area. Click [Back] and double-click the Move icon again, then click [On the Platform] and [Center] to ensure the model be on the platform. 7-4 Note：If you’ve place your model in a right place, you can skip the step above. (7-5) Click the Print icon on the top, you should make some setups for your print job. 7-5 Preview: If you check the [Preview] box, you can preview your model after slicing is done. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Print When Slice Done: If you print via USB cable, you can check the box, while if you print via USB, you should not check the box. Machine Type: Flashforge GuiderⅡ Supports: If you print a model with supports, you should click the inverted triangle and select [Enable]. Raft: You are suggested to select [Enable]. Resolution: You are suggested to select [Standard] More Options: You are suggested to keep them default. Click [OK] to select the path to save the Gcode file.
③ Click [Print] and transfer your Gcode file to your GuiderⅡ. After completing transference, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the print will start to build the model. 7-8 ④When your PC connects with FlashPrint successfully. The status box on the bottom right displays the real-time nozzle temperature. After finishing preheating, your GuiderⅡ starts the print job directly. 7.2.2 Print from Computer (WIFI connection) ① Connect your GuiderⅡ with your PC via WIFI.
7-9 ● Click the [Print] button, the PC will transfer the Gcode file to the printer. 7-10 ● After finishing transferring, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the print will start to build the model. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
7.2.3 Print from USB Flash Disk ①Insert your USB flash disk with target .g or .gx file to your GuiderⅡ. . ②Turn on the GuiderⅡ. Make sure the build plate has been leveled and the filament is loaded. 7-11 ③Tap [Print] and then tap the SD Card icon in the middle. The file(s) will be displayed on the screen. Select the file you want to print and tap [Print]. The file will be transferred to the printer.
Chapter 8: Advanced Printing When you get familiar with your Guider Ⅱ , you will definitely want to accomplish some advanced prints. This chapter will take you to get to know the advanced printing skills. Expert Mode grants the users more freedom of parameter edition. There are two modes are available for users, one is “Basic Mode” and the other is “Expert Mode”. 8-1 Select Profile: Allows users to select the required scheme.
Thickness of each layer. The less thickness of layers, the more time will be used and the better model will be printed. b. First Layer Height When printed with thinner layers, comparative thicker bottom layer could improve adhesion and tolerance for non-perfect build plates. 2）Speed a. Base Print Speed: The fiducial value of extuder’s movement speed during printing(For subsequent speeds counting ). With a lower speed, the printer can build an objects with higher resolution and more smoothness. b.
8 -2 Perimeter 1）Thickness a . Shell Count: Numbers of laps for each layer’s shell. Maximum: 10; Minimum: 1. b. Maximum Path Overlap: Max amount of overlapping extrusion for some models, especially small models. 2）Speed: a. Exterior Speed: Speed at which the exterior shell is printed. b. Visible Interior Speed: Speed at which the visible interior shell is printed. c. Invisible Interior Speed: Speed at which the invisible interior shell is printed. 3） Start Points a.
Infill General a. Top Solid Layer: Number of solid layers on the upper surface of model. b. Bottom Solid Layer: Number of solid layers on the under surface of model. c. Fill Density: Determines the interior solidity of the model. d. Fill Pattern: Determines the infill pattern used for the interior of part, Hexagon infill has higher strength and Line infill take less print time. e. Start Angle: Angle of the infill’s first layer f. Overlap Perimeter: The overlap width between the infill and the shell. g.
The total height shall not be over 0.4mm. b. Combine Mode: Including “Sparse and Solid” and “Sparse Only”. “Sparse Only” mode only applies for the inner infill layers. 8-4 Support 1）General a. Enable Support: Allows users to turn on/off the support option. Support structure can prevent the model from collapsing. If choosing “Yes”, then both treelike and linear supports are available for setting up. If choosing “No”, then both treelike and linear supports are unavailable for setting up. 2）Treelike a.
contact surface (in the Z direction). d. Path Space: The distance between the adjoining paths. 8-5 Additions 1）Raft a . Enable Raft: Enable to print raft during printing. Raft could help the model stick to the build plate. b. Margin: The distance between raft’s outline and outline of model’s first layer. If the raft is enabled, the extra raft area around the object is also enabled. Increasing the margin will create a stranger raft while using more materials and leaving less area for your object. c.
a. Enable Wall: Enable the extruder to print wall during printing. Enabling wall can prevent the object from stringing or oozing to some extent. b. Shell Count: To control the printing laps for support shell. c. Space to Model: The minimum distance between the wall and model. d. Speed: Speed at which the wall is printed. Advanced 1）Stepper Motor Voltage(Usually keep default) 8-6motor. The bigger the value is, the a. X-Axis: Voltage parameter of X-axis stepper more heater will produce. b.
Max:125% (Usually the default ratio is suggested) b. Path Width: The width of the path, the default value is 0.4mm. Keeping default is suggested. c. Path Resolution: The default value is 0.1mm. The bigger the value is, the lower the extrusion resolution is. On the contrary, the extrusion resolution is much higher. 8-7 Others Dimensional Adjustment a. Enable Adjustments: Enable software to make compensation for errors. b.
Save as new Allows users to save the model as a new file after parameter modification. How to do? After getting all the required parameters modified, click [Save as new], then a dialogue box will pop up. Users need to enter the file name into the box, then click [OK]. Click the drop-down menu of [Select Profile], the new added scheme can be found in the list. Remove Allows the users to delete the added scheme(s).
will need supports. This angle is determined by the material, layer height, extrusion width, and temperature. It is critical to adjust the support structures accordingly to ensure the best print result, especially for large 3D prints.The principle is raised by a stage designer and widely accepted among the 3D printing industry. ②Principle of Proportionality As for the application of supports, users are suggested to comply with the principle of proportionality.
Right:Treelike support structure Wrong:Linear support structure GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
2) Model with Small-area Overhang Right:Treelike support structure GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Wrong:Linear support structure Manual Modification 8-9 For the experienced 3D printer users, the [Add] and [Delete] buttons are suggested using for manually adding or deleting supports. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
1）Manual Add 8-10 You can add the support structure manually to according to the actual shape of the model. Left click [Add] on the left, and then click on the position when support structure is GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
needed. Press down the left mouse button and drag to generate the support. 2）Manual Delete 8-11 Like the picture above, a hole inside the model doesn’t need any supports. Left click the [Delete] button and then left click the supports needed deleting. And the support will be deleted. 8.
8.3 Skills of Model Placement Not all the models are in the right positions after being loaded. Therefore, you need to place it in an appropriate position for better print quality. Such as the models below, you need to put one of the surfaces onto the platform.(Please refer to 5.1.12-⑦Surface to Platform) ① Improper Proper 8-12 ② Improper Proper 8-13 ③ Improper Proper 8-14 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Further Reading：Cut Function Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. E.g： As for a big model or an irregular model, you need to cut it into several parts so as to reduce the printing limitation and to better the print quality. Look at the model below: Picture 8-15 is the preview of the model’s original placement and Picture 8-16 is the preview of the model with support structure.
(8-17) Looking at the Picture 8-16, we will definitely find that the complex supports will influence the smoothness of the model. By analyzing the model’s feature, cutting from the Y plane will be suitable. 8-17 (8-18) The model preview after cutting. 8-18 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
(8-19) Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to put the flat surfaces onto the platform. 7-10 Comparison 8-19 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.
Chapter 9: Supports and Service Flashforge team is on standby and ready to help you with any challenges you may have with your GuiderⅡ. If the issues or questions are not covered in this User Guide, you can seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via telephone. There are solutions and instructions to common issues that can be found in our knowledge base. Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there. http://www.flashforge.
