LulzBot TAZ 3.0, User Manual

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Slic3r
•
Start Slic3r directly by running the Slic3r executable, found in the
bin directory, or
•
Install Slic3r by running the do-install executable, also found in the
bin folder.
The archive file may then be deleted.
Windows
Unzip the downloaded zip file to a folder of your choosing, there is no
installer script. The resulting folder contains two executables:
•
slic3r.exe
- starts the GUI version.
•
slic3r-console.exe
- can be used from the command line.
The zip file may then be deleted.
Mac OS X
Double-click the downloaded dmg file, an instance of Finder should open
together with an icon of the Slic3r program. Navigate to the Applications
directory and drag and drop the Slic3r icon into it. The dmg file may then
be deleted.
Building from source
For those wishing to live on the cutting edge, Slic3r can be compiled from the
latest source files found on GitHub
https://github.com/alexrj/Slic3r
.
Up-to-date instructions for compiling and running from source can be
found on the Slic3r wiki.
5.3 First Print
Calibration
Before even attempting the first print it is vital that the printer is correctly
calibrated. Skipping or rushing this step will result in frustration and failed
prints later, so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is
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