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Touch screen
The touch screen allows you to manage your Builder Extreme at all times. When you switch on the
Builder Extreme, it will take about 20 seconds to start up till the main menu appears. From the main
menu you have access to all features.
The main menu is mostly used for the following processes:
1.
Preheat the nozzle and print bed
This option is needed before you start every print. Pre-heating is essential for a successful start
of the print. By pre-heating the nozzle, you make sure the filament is able to extruder properly
as soon as you start printing. Heating the bed for about 15 minutes makes sure the printed
object will stick to the bed properly. Pre-heat longer when the machine is very cold.
2.
Start a new print on your Builder Extreme
When pressing the “print” button, you get access to the internal memory of the printer or your
USB stick (only when machine is pre-heated). The touch screen allows you to scroll through
the prints you already printed, or new prints located on your USB stick.
3.
Change settings while printing
During printing you can change settings such as print speed, temperature of the nozzle and
bed and maintenance. It is always important to monitor the process of the 3D print. If you
want to reduce the print speed in critical areas, you can easily do that.
