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Installation of Driver & Software
Before Using the Printer
Safety First!
This printer is intended for professional
use by an operator with at least basic knowledge of
electronics, mechanics, and computers in general. Use
by unqualified persons may be dangerous to user and/or
damaging to the printer. Printer damage due to mis-use is
not covered by the warranty. Follow all safety guidelines
within this manual.
Install Driver
Any Windows computer that will be connected to
the printer via USB needs the driver installed prior to
connecting. Launch Taurino-DriverSetup.zip provided
with the 3DP Workbench printer (on the SD card) and
follow the installation instructions. The Taurino Driver can
also be downloaded from the website at
http://3dplatform.
com/resources/software-and-downloads/
or by clicking the
link below.
Download Taurino-DriverSetup.zip
Alternative Open Source
Repetier Host is free, open source software used to
operate your 3D printer–with controls for temperature,
speed, flow, and movement. The program prepares
the objects that you want to print, and allows you
to duplicate, rotate, scale, and arrange them on the
print bed. It also includes an interface with Slic3r
for easy object manipulation and quality control for
printing. When downloading Repetier Host, Slic3r is
downloaded automatically. Slic3r processes an .stl file
(stereolithography file format), cutting the model into
horizontal slices–called layers–generating tool paths to
fill them and calculating the amount of material that will
be extruded.
Simplify3d
Simplify3D software contains everything you need to
begin making parts on your new 3D printer. Import and
manipulate geometry, repair models, generate G-Code
instructions, verify tool paths, manually control your
machine, and print parts all from the same program! This
is an easy-to-use and highly effective alternative to other
open source programs.
Install Software
The 3DP Workbench printer utilizes open source controls,
allowing users to work with the software that they are
most comfortable with. 3D Platform recommends the
use of Simplify3D software. The links below provide
easy access to this software program, as well as the
configuration files that can be imported for ease of setup.
Visit the software's website for installation and usage
instructions.
www.simplify3d.com
3DP Workbench-Simplify3D-Configuration.zip
Work Environment
Extreme heat, humidity, blowing vents, and/or fans can
adversely affect the print quality of the 3DP Workbench
printer. The printer should be located in a controlled
temperature environment with an ambient operating
temperature in the range of 15°C- 32°C (60°F - 90°F).
