Introduce/change filament Up Plus mini.
Step ONE:
Use the computer connected to the 3D printers in the LAB, and Open UP Studio Software, using the icon located on the menu at the bottom of the screen.
Click on the UP icon to access the printer setup.
Step TWO:
Load your STL file in UP Studio Software by clicking the icon “ADD”.
Step THREE:
Clicking “Add 3D model” and navigate to the ‘STL file location. You can also drag and drop the .STL directly into the software.
Step FOUR:
Adjust the position, rotation and scale of your model by using the editing tools located on the top right corner of the window. Make sure that your model lays flat on top of the platform.
If no adjustment is surely needed, just simply hit “Auto Placement”.
Step FIVE:
Turn on the machine using the power button located at the back of the printer.
Step SIX:
Initialize the printer by click and holding the front button till you hear a sequence of 3 continuous beeps. When the initialization is done, there will be one long beep and a green light will turn on. Now the printer is ready to go.
Step SEVEN:
Make sure the surface is covered by blue masking tape. If the tape is missing or broken you can ask for some more in the “Equipment room”.
Step EIGHT:
Preheat the table before starting print will help the model to stick to printing platform (especially for the first layers).Click on the tab “Maintenance“ and then click the preheat icon. this will heat the table for 15 mins.
Step NINE:
Click on the tab “Print Settings” and configure the presets for your print:
Layer thickness: 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm.
This setting determines the quality and printing time of your model. Smaller layer thickness has more quality and it’s slower whereas thicker layers is faster but less accurate. For fast prototyping 0.3mm is preferred.
Infill: This controls how densely filled the inside of your object will be. A value between 15% and 20% is the best balance for a strong and fast print.
Quality: This controls the movement speeds of your print. Choose between FAST, NORMAL and FINE depending on the precision you need.
Nozzle offset: Don’t modify this setting.
Unsolid model: Have this box tick always.
No Raft: Tick the box if you DON’T want a raft. Use this option if your model is very unstable and need option a larger multi-layered base to improve part adhesion.
No support: Tick the box if you DON’T want support. You will need support if your model has overhangs greater than 45 degrees.
*Overhangs are geometric shapes in a 3D model that extends outwards and beyond the previous layer.
Step TEN:
Click on preview to visualize the print layers of your model and for checking possible problems.
Step ELEVEN:
Press “Print” and upload the file to the printer. After the file transfer is done, there will message window popup, hit “OK“.
Wait for the 3D printer to initialize and for the first layer to print. This is the most crucial part off the print.
*You can notice that something is going wrong if the first layer of your print is not sticking well to the build platform or the print is deforming and bending.
After the first layer and if everything is going well you can leave do something else but it is good practice to come monitor the printer every 30 min.
