6.0 Troubleshooting
7.0 Print Settings
What is Print Quality?
Print Quality refers to the height of a layer. With higher quality prints you will
have smaller layer heights and longer print times.
What is Fill Density?
Fill Density of a print is the amount of filament printed inside the model (the part
of the model you do not see). A hollow print will have nothing on the interior, it
will weigh less but can be easier to break. A high
density print will weigh more, require more filament, but is stronger.
Can I adjust my model size, position, and orientation?
Yes, you can! To adjust models click on the image of The Pro to enter adjustment
mode. You will see a menu on your left where models can be scaled, rotated, or
moved by adjusting the options on the left.
Models can be scaled by all three dimensions simultaneously by using the right-
mouse button, individually adjusted using the scale bar, or manually entered into
the number box.
What is Support Material, and when should I have it turned on?
Support Material is needed when printing 3D models with overhangs. An extreme
case is if a sphere is floating in mid air in the 3D model, you would turn support on
in this situation to print the model properly.
What is the heated bed for?
A heated bed is a feature for 3D printing and has many benefits that will help
improve the quality of your prints. A heated bed helps with removing a printed
model from the printing surface, assists in first layer adhesion especially with
filaments such as M3D Professional filament, Nylon, and ABS as well as assisting
the adhesion of any filament. This dramatically improves the print quality by
keeping the extruded plastic warm which aids in the prevention of warping.
What is my Bed Location, and why should I care?
The bed location is the position of the Nozzle Tip relative to the Print Bed. The
printer needs to know where the print bed is when printing, otherwise you could
be printing in mid air or digging into your bed. Use the Calibration Program to
“Zero” the bed location. The “Zero” position is when the nozzle tip is hovering
just above the print bed, only a piece of paper should slide between the nozzle tip
and print bed. Good bed location usually means good prints! If your first layer is
lifting, often this means the Bed Location is off.
In the event of any printer issues, visit the M3D support page online at “http://www.printm3d.com/support". Search our
technical articles, videos, and documentation for troubleshooting solutions or contact customer support.
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