Operation Manual

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Table of content
1. Making your very rst 3D print – Quick Print Guide
1.1 Unpacking your Creatr HS and nding the right place for it 4
1.2 Getting to know your printer 5
1.3 Plugging in your Creatr HS 6
1.4 Preheating the printer 6
1.5 Loading lament 6
1.6 Checking and adjusting the bed 7
1.7 Printing 8
2. Preparing for your next print
2.1 Removing your print and replacing your print sticker 9
2.2 Changing lament 10
3. Creating your own printable le: from STL to gcode
3.1 The 3D printing workow – from idea to print 11
3.2 Installing Simplify3d 11
3.3 Simplify3d software overview – the slicing process 12
3.4 Simplify3d workow 12
3.5 Printing with dual extrusion and support materials 14
3.6 Material guide 18
3.7 Overview advanced print settings 19
3.8 Controlling your printer with Simplify3d – printing while connected to your computer 19
3.9 Recalibrating your printer using Simplify3D 21
4. Frequently Asked Questions
4.1 How can I solve the issue of the print not sticking to the bed? 22
4.2 What should I do when I cannot get my lament to go through the lament
guiding tube? 23
4.3 What can I do if my lament does not come out of the extruder? 23
4.4 My print surface is very rough, how can I solve this? 23
4.5 Where do I go with my other questions? 23
5. Glossary of 3D printing vocabulary
5.1 3D printing vocabulary 24
5.2 Getting to know your printer 26