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5.1 Printing a File

Having a 3D design file is the first step to creating a 3D object. The Balco PrintMaker accepts 
multiple print files (see 

section Technical Specifications on page 9)

. Print files can be 

accessed by the PrintMaker via USB, Wi-Fi (via PC Software), Cloud connection and internal 
memory. We highly recommend that you print your first object using the files supplied in the 
printer’s internal memory prior to attempting to use 3D designs from other sources.

5.1.1 Internal Memory

1. 

From the main menu select 

Build

 then select the first icon 

 

at the top of the list which is 

internal memory

2. 

From the list provided, select the file you would like to print. Details of the file including a 
picture, print time and filament length required, will appear on screen

3. 

Select the print button   icon as shown

4. 

The printer will commence heating the print bed as well as the nozzle extruder. This will take 
some time before the printer will start to print the file

5. 

To pause or cancel a print simply follow the prompts on screen as outlined on 

section 3.2.1 

Build on page 10 and 11

5.1.2 USB Stick

1. 

Insert a USB stick into the USB port located the front of the printer

2. 

From the main menu select 

Build

 then select the second icon at the top of the list which is  

USB   

3. 

From the list provided, select the file you would like to print. Details of the file including a 
picture, print time and filament length required, will appear on screen

4. 

Select the print button   icon as shown

5. 

The printer will commence heating the print bed as well as the nozzle extruder. This will take 
some time before the printer will start to print the file

6. 

To pause or cancel a print simply follow the prompts on screen as outlined on 

section 3.2.1 

Build on page 10 and 11

5.1.3 Wi-Fi Connection using Flash Print PC Software

1. 

Ensure you have a working internet connection – see 

section 4.1 Network on page 14

2. 

Download the FlashPrint PC software by visiting 

www.flashforge.com/download-center 

then select 

Software Download 

and choose the option best suited to your computer

Operation and Printing

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Страница 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERSION 1 0...

Страница 2: ...2...

Страница 3: ...ing the Filament 13 3 3 3 Changing Removing Filament 13 Additional Settings 14 4 1 Network 14 4 1 1 Wi Fi 14 4 1 2 Ethernet Connection 14 4 1 3 Cloud Connection 14 4 2 Preheat Settings 15 4 3 Settings...

Страница 4: ...common technologies used by 3D Printers to achieve this FFF works on an additive principle by laying down material such as PLA or ABS filament in layers to create a 3D object With hours of fun awaiti...

Страница 5: ...must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment The distances of the left right and back side space should be at least 20cm 7 8in and the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm 1...

Страница 6: ...alled on the X Axis The extruder draws the filament from the spool melts it and pushes it through the nozzle onto the print bed Filament Compartment Internal storage area located at the right of print...

Страница 7: ...7 Parts List 1 3D printer 2 Filament 3 Unclogging pin tool 4 Allen wrench 5 Power cable 6 Screwdriver 7 Grease Not pictured 2 1 5 3 4 6 1 1 Accessories...

Страница 8: ...11 Y Axis sliding slot 12 Print base 13 Removable print bed 14 Touch screen 15 USB stick input 16 Power switch 17 Power input 18 Spool holder 19 Filament cover 20 Filament cover handle 21 Motor 22 Fi...

Страница 9: ...ositioning Accuracy Z axis 0 0025mm XY axis 0 011mm Filament Diameter 1 75mm 0 07mm Nozzle Diameter 0 4mm Build Speed 10 100 mm s Software FlashPrint Support Formats Input 3mf stl obj fpp bmp png jpg...

Страница 10: ...e extruder is high enough to remove the packaging X Y Z X 20 00 Y 45 00 Z 36 00 2 3 Led Camera Move Filament Check 3 2 Navigating the Menus This section provides a brief description of each menu funct...

Страница 11: ...Resume Suspend or resume the print job 3 More Check additional settings during printing Replace Change filament during printing Led Light Turn ON OFF the led light Detail Check additional printing det...

Страница 12: ...ting Level Basic Advanced Advanced Advanced Intermediate Advantages Bioplastic Non Toxic Less warping issues Hard or soft flexible variants High print speed High strength Scratch resistant Smooth fini...

Страница 13: ...bowden tube Please note this will take some time 4 Following the prompts on screen tap OK once you see the filament extruding from the nozzle 5 Your filament is now loaded Place the filament cover ba...

Страница 14: ...Connection 1 Simply follow the prompts on screen by connecting the ethernet cable attached to your modem into the back of the 3D printer 2 Once connected a tick will appear on screen 4 1 3 Cloud Conn...

Страница 15: ...and platform After homing completed slide the piece of paper continuously back and forth between the nozzle and the print bed And simultaneously manually tap up and down arrow to adjust the distance...

Страница 16: ...16 4 4 About Shows the basic information about the printer Additional Settings...

Страница 17: ...l start to print the file 5 To pause or cancel a print simply follow the prompts on screen as outlined on section 3 2 1 Build on page 10 and 11 5 1 2 USB Stick 1 Insert a USB stick into the USB port l...

Страница 18: ...ected to the FlashPrint PC software load your file by clicking on the load button at the top of the screen or by going to File menu Load File 6 Once your file is loaded you can make adjustments to the...

Страница 19: ...l select Upload Model to select a file Once found hit the upload button to return to the My Model screen click on the uploaded object and then click Print 5 Your file will appear on screen along with...

Страница 20: ...N and hit save 6 After the connection is completed you can see the printer s information on the Polar Cloud home page Click on the printer 7 Click on Build Plate to load a file Select your required fi...

Страница 21: ...hands clear while machine is operating and ensure the door is closed 5 3 Removing 3D Objects from the Print Bed Once your print is completed although the extruder and print bed will automatically comm...

Страница 22: ...progress and results of your print jobs remotely from your internet connected device via the FlashCloud If you are using a USB you will not be able to use the camera See section 5 1 4 Flash Cloud Pri...

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