FAQ
FAQ
Integrate The 3D Printing Into Daily Life!
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0 Is there any requirement for the working environment? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
We suggest the working temperature of 15 - 35℃ and 30% - 90% relative humidity.
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1 Should I shut down the printer manually after printing? Does it have an automatic shutdown function? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
We should manually turn off the printer if it won't be used for a long time. It doen't have an automatic shutdown function.
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2 How could I choose a ideal speed? What is the max speed can I set when printing some simple models? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
The print speed ranges 20mm/s to 100mm/s, we can set the one according to the filament type and the print results we want. Normally we set 40mm/s to get good print results.
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3 How can I clean the printing platform? How often should I change a new one? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can gently scrape off the residue in the printing platform with a knife. You can change the new one when it is broken.
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4 What kind of paint would you suggest to make the models colorful? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can color the models with the watercolor.
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5 I want a smooth surface. How should I deal with the surface? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can use a sandpaper to polish it and paint it.
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6 How should I remove the support? Any tools needed? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can manually remove the support or with the pliers.
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7 The diameter of the nozzle is 0.4mm. Does it mean that I have to buy filament with 0.4 diameter? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
The printer can be equipped with the nozzle of 0.2 / 0.4/ 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2mm in diameter, which prints with the filament of 1.75mm in diameter.
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8 How often do I need to do leveling? Every time before printing the model? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can do the leveling when use the printer for the first time or the print results is failure or look no so good, but no need to do the leveling every time before printing the model.
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9 I don't know how to add your machine on Cura, can you please send me the operation manual of Cura? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can kindly go to download -- "Printer profiles", there is the operation manual showing how to add goofoo printer in Cura.
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10 Which version of cura does your machine support? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
Our machine support all versions of cura.
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11 Does this 3D printer come with software? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
Yes, you can kindly find the slicing software in Micro SD card / SD card / USB pen drive included in the printer carton.
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12 I need to know if this will work with models designed in mastercam? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
Not directly but your mastercam files can be converted to .STL (Stereolithography) files. Then it needs to be processed through a slicer softwar, which would convert the .STL file into something that the 3D printer can read which are .GCODE files. You can get slicing software like CURA for free online.
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13 Is this 3d printer able to print metal? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
No it cannot print actual metal.
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14 Can I convert solidworks or igs files to something this printer can use? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
This printer can print with the file in .gcode format. So anything that can convert to STL (which solidworks should) can then be easily converted to gcode using either open souce (such as cura/slic3r) or commercial (such as simplify3d ) pretty easily. Basically you will tweak the slicer software to produce the best results, then just use that profile for printing your STL export from solidworks.
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15 What software is needed to create models with? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can use Tinkercad, Fusion360, PTC Creo, UG or SolidWorks. Tinker cad is a web based 3d software from Autodesk and it is very easy to use, but it only comes with the basics. If you are experienced, we suggest you can try others.
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16 Will it work on 220v power? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
Yes. The voltage ranges from 100 to 240v.
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17 What size filament does it use? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
It uses the 1.75 mm filament size.
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18 Do I need a pc to use the printer? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can use it with pc or Micro sd card / SD card / USB pen drive.
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19 Where can I find an operating manual? 2011-12-12 12:15:59
You can find the instruction manual on the Micro SD card / SD card / USB pen drive.