INVENT3D
TM
Printer Operating Instructions and Troubleshooting Guide
AST2 © 10/26/16
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2.8.
Arrange
moves the location of part(s) on the board. It is recommended to always use this
when printing multiple parts.
3.
Use
Print Settings
to change parameters of part to be printed.
NOTE
: Changing print settings should only be done by someone with extensive experience with
3D printing. It is recommended that pre-programmed, default settings be used for normal
printing which can be found at
www.inventorcloud.net
.
3.1.
Layer Height
alters the height for each individual layer. It can be used to change print speed.
A layer height of 0.15 is recommended.
3.2.
Infill
– 20 to 40% recommended, do not exceed 65% as this will plug hot end.
3.2.1.
Fill Pattern
–Changes the pattern of the fill of the part. Rectilinear is recommended.
3.2.2.
Top/Bottom Fill
– Changes the pattern of the fill of the top and bottom of the part to
be printed. Rectilinear is recommended.
3.2.3.
Combine Infill Every
– Should be set at 1 layer.
3.2.4.
Solid Infill Every
– Should be set at 0 layers.
3.2.5.
Fill Angle
– Should be set at 45 degrees.
3.2.6.
Solid Infill Threshold Area
– Should be set at 70mm.
3.2.7.
Only Retract When Crossing Perimeters
– Should be checked.
3.3.
Skirt and Brims
– It is not recommended to change defaults.
3.4.
Support Material
3.4.1.
Generate Support Material
- Should be checked if part will not print without support.
3.4.2.
Raft
– Do not use. It should always be 0.
3.4.3.
Pattern
– Changes the pattern of the support material. Pillars is recommended.
3.4.4.
Pattern Spacing
– A setting of 4 mm is recommended.
3.4.5.
Don’t Support Bridges
– Should be checked.
3.5.
Notes
– Notes are not needed.
3.6.
Output options
– It is not recommended to change default settings.
3.7.
Multiple Extruders
– It is not recommended to change default settings.
3.8.
Advanced –
It is not recommended to change default settings.
