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Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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6.
Now both objects are combined and the screen can be closed by clicking ”Close”.
After the desired products are combined you go to the “Slicer” tab to prepare the model to be
printed (g-code).
7.
Select in Print settings the choice of the material. In this example we choose
XXL PRO 2 – PLA – V1.0.
8.
Select in Printer settings in which mode there will be printed. Because we will use two print
heads in this example we select XXL PRO 2 – Dual mode – V1.0.
9.
Select subsequently also in filament settings the material which is placed on the filament
spool holder of the printer.
10.
Click on the big button “Slice with Slic3r”
Slicing can take considerable time depending on the size and complexity of the object.
11.
Wait until Slic3r is ready with transforming the model. After slic3r is ready slicing the
software will go automatically to the tab “Print Preview”.
In this tab we can view the (virtual) model and observe each layer separately pressing the button
visualization. Here you can also view extra information such as estimated print time, how many
layers the product consists of and how many mm filament is required. By pressing the G-code button
we can view the code (G-code) that will be read by the printer.
12.
Click “Save to File” to store the object on your SD-card.
13.
You have now prepared a g-code to start the printer. See also chapter 7.5 how to start a
print.