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Inventor

Ⅱ

User Guide | www.flashforge.com

400-699-1063

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·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 Inventor

Ⅱ

.

Using FlashPrint, you can turn .stl files into .g or .gx files for printing. Then the files

can be transferred to your Inventor

Ⅱ

via USB cable, USB stick or Wi-Fi.

1.1.3 Build the 3D Model:

Once the output file has been transferred to your Inventor

Ⅱ

, it will start to turn the 3D

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

Summary of Contents for Invertor II

Page 1: ...FlashForge Corporation InventorⅡ User Guide www flashforge com 400 699 1063 FlashForge InventorⅡ 3D Printer User Guide ...

Page 2: ...3 Unpacking 20 Chapter 4 Hardware Assembly 24 4 1 Filament Installation 24 4 2 Printer Start up 25 4 3 Loading Filament 25 4 4 Unloading Filament 27 Chapter 5 Build Plate Leveling 29 Chapter 6 About Software 32 6 1 Software Installation 32 6 2 Exploring FlashPrint 32 Chapter 7 Basic Printing 56 7 1 Generate a Gcode 56 7 2 Print Methods 58 Chapter 8 Supports and Service 62 ...

Page 3: ...orⅡ Even if you are familiar with earlier FlashForge machines or 3D printing technology we still recommend that please read this guide as there is lots of important information about the InventorⅡ for you to get a better 3D experience For a better and more successful printing experience you can refer to the following materials 1 Quick Start Guide Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with...

Page 4: ...acquisition channel the overall framework of the manual and the problems that should be paid attention to while printing The introduction section contains the overview of 3D printing technology equipment introduction unpacking and installation of equipment software installation and usage After sale section contains the user how to get the support and help Please read FlashForge InventorⅡ 3D Printe...

Page 5: ...lace tidy Do not operate InventorⅡ in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Keep InventorⅡ out of children and untrained people s reach Electrical Safety Always use the InventorⅡ with a properly grounded outlet Do not refit InventorⅡ plug Do not use InventorⅡ in damp or wet locations Do not expose InventorⅡ to burning sun In case of device damage please use the power supply provided by F...

Page 6: ...ance between the nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm Operate the device in a well ventilated environment Never use the device for illegal activities Never use the device to make any food storage vessels Never use the device to make any electrical appliance Never put the model into your mouth Do not remove the models with force Environment Requirements Temperature RT 15 30 Moist...

Page 7: ...KES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FlashForge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing performance or use of this material This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to...

Page 8: ...r it cools down which happens instantaneously after it is extruded from the nozzle 3D objects are formed with the filament laying down multiple layers 1 1 Process 3D printing involves three steps 1 Make or download a 3D model 2 Slice and export the 3D model 3 Build the 3D model 1 1 1 Make a 3D Model Currently there are three ways to creating a 3D model Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD c...

Page 9: ...e that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them into instructions for the 3D printers FlashPrint is the slicing software used for the FlashForge InventorⅡ Using FlashPrint you can turn stl files into g or gx files for printing Then the files can be transferred to your InventorⅡ via USB cable USB stick or Wi Fi 1 1 3 Build the 3D Model Once the output file has been transferred to your Invento...

Page 10: ...bout Your InventorⅡ 2 1 1 Views Front Top Right Back 1 Touch screen 2 Touch screen button 3 Nozzle 4 Z axis guide rod 5 Build plate 11 Spring presser 12 USB stick input 13 USB cable input 14 Power input 6 Leveling knob 7 Filament cartridge 8 Extruder 9 Filament intake 10 X axis guide rod ...

Page 11: ...s the filament from the spool melts it and pushes it through a nozzle into the build plate Nozzle Also called print head which located at the bottom of the extruder where heated filament is squeezed out Cooling Fan To cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear motor Filament Intake An opening located at the top of the extruder Filament Guide Tube A black plastic piece that guides the filamen...

Page 12: ...ayer Resolution 0 1 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 4mm Build Speed 10 200 mm s Software FlashPrint Support Formats Input 3MF STL OBJ FPP BMP PNG JPG JPEG Output GX G OS Win xp Vista 7 8 10 Mac OS Linux Device Size 420 420 420mm Net Weight 11 7Kg AC Input Input 100V 240VAC 50 60Hz Power 65W Connectivity...

Page 13: ... 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 internal memory Delete To delete the print file Back Print interface Abort To abort the print job Pause Resume To suspend or resume the printing job More To change filament and set up auto shutdown after printing ...

Page 14: ... shutdown after finishing printing 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 Tap Yes to save the setting while tap No to cancel the setting ...

Page 15: ...k 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 About Information about the printer Back Manual adjustment Y The extruder moves to the zero point that is the back of the machine Y The extruder moves to the direction opposite to the Y X The extruder moves to the zero poin...

Page 16: ...the WLan hotspot Extruder Calibration To adjust the initial distance between the extruder and the build plate Filament Check To turn on off the filament check Door Opened Pause To turn on off the function of door pause Factory Reset Return to factory setting Update To update the firmware version Back WiFi Turn on WiFi Turn on the WiFi release the WiFi hotspot and set the WiFi on computer Back ...

Page 17: ...otspot Password The password of hotspot Save To save the setting Back Extruder Adjust After the build plate and extruder finish the initial movement you can tap or to adjust the distance between the build plate and nozzle Z 0 00 stands for the position where the servo is precisely triggered Status It displays the real time status of the extruder temperature fan and filament ...

Page 18: ...InventorⅡ User Guide www flashforge com 400 699 1063 18 About It displays the basic information about the device ...

Page 19: ...00 699 1063 19 2 2 Accessories Filament 1 Power Adapter Power Cable USB Cable Filament Guide Tube Quick Start Guide USB Stick Screwdriver Allen Wrench Solid Glue Stamping Wrench Unclogging Pin Tool Lid After sale Service Card PTFE Tube Grease ...

Page 20: ... 1063 20 Chapter 3 Unpacking reference video Unpacking This chapter will present you the whole unpacking procedure of InventorⅡ 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 ...

Page 21: ...ove the accessory box you can see a quick start guide and an after sales service card in the box it contains a power adapter a power cable glue stick USB cable guide tube and accessory bag USB stick 1 stamping wrench 1 unclogging pin tool 1 and screwdriver 1 Allen wrenches 2 Grease and PTFE tube 3 4 Remove the side protective foam sheets 3 3 3 4 ...

Page 22: ...2 3 5 Remove the bag to unveil the InventorⅡ 3 6 Remove the top foam sheet 3 7 Remove the tape on for fixing the flat cable and cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod Then slide the extruder to make sure the extruder is in good 3 6 3 5 3 7 ...

Page 23: ...remove it carefully 3 9 Take out the left foam left the build plate up and take out the protective foam 3 9 Take out left side foam sheet Elevate the build plate up and then take the bottom foam sheet out Congratulations You have unpacked your InventorⅡ Next let s move on to hardware assembly of InventorⅡ 3 9 3 8 ...

Page 24: ...pool and completing leveling 4 1 Filament Installation 4 1 4 1 The filament cartridge is at the rear of InventorⅡ Lift the cartridge out of the InventorⅡ 4 2 4 2 Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment Note The filament should feed from the bottom of the spool towards the top After installing the filament put the cartridge back to the printer Black Filament Det...

Page 25: ...ack of the InventorⅡ 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 5 Take out the filament guide tube thread the filament from the filament cartridge through the tube 4 5 4 4 Power switch Power Input ...

Page 26: ...rom 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 Tap Tool 图 4 6 4 8 4 8 Tap Filament Load 4 7 4 6 ...

Page 27: ...ing 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 4 4 Unloading Filament 4 11 ...

Page 28: ...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 ...

Page 29: ...nsive 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 Tap Tools Level on your InventorⅡ touch screen Please wait while the extruder and platform finish initial movements After that operate according to the guide on the touch screen 5 2 5 1 ...

Page 30: ...en 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 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 5 5 5 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 above to complete second and third points leveling and th...

Page 31: ...build plate and the nozzle manually Move the extruder to the position right over the front left knob and adjust the knob individually Use an A4 paper to check the distance As you adjust the knob make sure the paper just slides between the nozzle and build plate There will be somewhat friction on the paper but still can easily pass the paper between the plate and the nozzle without tearing or damag...

Page 32: ...ation 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 Choose 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 Click the software icon to s...

Page 33: ...u need to select the target machine type first When you start FlashPrint a dialog box will pop up Just select FlashForge Inventor Ⅱ 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 ...

Page 34: ...he 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 Method 2 Select the file for loading and drag the file to the main interface of the software Method 3 Click File Load File Then select the object file for loading Me...

Page 35: ...ximum 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 5mm Width X value of the model Depth Y value of the model Bottom thickness For tube canister and la...

Page 36: ...InventorⅡ User Guide www flashforge com 400 699 1063 36 Plane 6 5 Tube 6 6 Canister 6 7 ...

Page 37: ... 9 6 2 4 Views Changing 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 mouse wheel and scroll up and down ...

Page 38: ...uild plate There are 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 Reset View Allow users to reset views by the following two methods M...

Page 39: ...tance 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 Users shall click Center and On Platform after the location adjustment to ensure the model s be within the build area and on the build platform If a specified position is needed only click On Platform 6 2 6 Rotate Select t...

Page 40: ... into scale values in X Y Z axes positioning Click the Maximum button to get largest size possible for building Click Reset to reset the size of model 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 ...

Page 41: ... 699 1063 41 Y Plane Z 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 modem as shown in the picture below Click Back to exit when you finish editing 6 10 ...

Page 42: ...g support and will pop up the corresponding prompt to let you make the choice Auto Supports 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 Add Supports Supports will be added once clicking the A...

Page 43: ...t won t generate support structure 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 Delete 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 del...

Page 44: ...ou have three resolution solutions with default setting to choose from high resolution is corresponding with slow printing speed opposite for the low resolution For PLA printing an extra solution Hyper is available More options Click More options to set for layer shell infill speed and temperature Different resolution solution is corresponding to different defaults click Restore Defaults to back t...

Page 45: ...nerally the lower the speed is the better print you will get For PLA printing 80 mm s is recommended b Travel Speed is to control the moving speed of the extruder under non printing Status during work For PLA printing 100 is recommended Note Modify parameters settings to get better prints as different models need different parameters Temperature Extruder Temperature Recommended extruder temperatur...

Page 46: ...he model edit and adjustment there are two ways below to save all models in the scene Method 1 Click File Save Project in the menu bar to save the file as a project file with the fpp suffix all models in the scene include support are independent After reloading the files extruder configuration information and model position will be the same as the configuration during saving Method 2 Click on File...

Page 47: ...rted model Set Yes or No Printing Window Type Including Basic Mode and Expert Mode Check for Update after start up It is used to preset if it is necessary to activate the online automatic update function if choose yes every time when you open software it can online detect if it is a new version software once new version found it will reminds users to download and install new version firmware 6 2 1...

Page 48: ...nd Scale buttons to adjust the model Method 1 Click Edit Select All Method 2 Press the shortcut Ctrl A Duplicate Select the object and duplicate the object through the following two methods Method 1 Click Edit Duplicate Method 2 Press the shortcut Ctrl D Delete Select the object and delete the object through the following two methods Method 1 Click Edit Delete Method 2 Press the shortcut Delete Au...

Page 49: ...ct your InventorⅡ with your PC via an USB cable b Turn on your InventorⅡ 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 If you still can no...

Page 50: ...lashPrint Then the following dialog box 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 17 If successfully connected you will see the following red mark Connect InventorⅡ with your PC under STA mode a Tap Tools Setting WiFi WiFi ON to turn on the WiFi of Inventor II and connect your computer and Inventor II with the same Wi...

Page 51: ...ccessfully connected you will see the following red mark 6 19 Disconnect InventorⅡ Click Print Disconnect to disconnect your PC and Inventor Ⅱ 6 2 14 Tool Menus Control Panel After connecting PC with Inventor Ⅱ click Tools Control Panel to open the control panel 6 21 ...

Page 52: ... 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 Changing the value in the boxes will not affect anything f Center X Y Z button Extruder and build platfor...

Page 53: ...re 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 Temperature Control Input the temperature you want to get in the left frame click Apply the printer will automatically heat the corresponding part the right side shows the curre...

Page 54: ...nd 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 whether the updated version is right On Board Preferences When the computer and printer are in connection click Tools On Board Preferences you can check the printer name Machine information When the computer and printer are in connection sta...

Page 55: ...s Click Help Help Contents you can read the help contents Check for Updates Click Help Check for Update to detect the available updates online About FlashPrint Click Help About FlashPrint the software information box will pop up The contents include the current software version and copyright information ...

Page 56: ...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 Inventor Ⅱ 7 2 7 3 Click the Load icon to load a stl model file and the object will display on the build area 7 3 7 4 Click Edit Surface to Platfor...

Page 57: ...hen 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 Preview If you check the Preview box you can preview your model after slicing is 7 5 ...

Page 58: ...ggested to keep them default Click OK to select the path to save the Gcode file You can rename the file as you like and save it as a g or gx file click Save to generate a Gcode file Note gx files are available for preview while the g files are not They are displaying as follows g Files gx Files 7 7 Next we are going to print the model 7 2 Print Methods After generating the Gcode file you can trans...

Page 59: ... the print job directly 7 2 2 Print from Computer WiFi connection Connect your InventorⅡ with your PC via WiFi Please refer to 6 1 13 Turn on your InventorⅡ level the build plate and load the filament Click Print and transfer your Gcode file to your InventorⅡ After completing transference the printer will heat up automatically And when heating finishes the printer will start to build the model If ...

Page 60: ... com 400 699 1063 60 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 ...

Page 61: ...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 And the printer will heat up the nozzle automatically and start to print after the nozzle reaches the aimed temperature Abort To stop heating and printing Once you tap Abort the process is irreversible Pause To suspend the print job you can tap it again to r...

Page 62: ...shForge support team can be reached by e mail or phone between the working hours of 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m PST Monday through Saturday In case you contact us during off duty time your inquiry will be answered the following business day Note Because of changing different filament the extruder maybe blockaded It s not owing to quality issue and outside the scope of 400 hours life If users encounter th...

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