User's Manual
3.Operation
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4. Printing
TIP: One of the keys to successful printing on the Up is platform preparation and
preheating. Particularly with large parts, there is a tendency for the edges of the
part to lift from the platform (which is a little colder than the center) and cause
the parts to warp. The best way to prevent this is to ensure that a) the platform is
perfectly level, b) that the nozzle height is correctly set and that c) the platform is
very well preheated. It also helps to run the printer in a room that is not too cold
(ie warmer than, say, 18C and free of drafts.
Please ensure the following points are taken care of before printing:
Connect the 3D printer, initialize it, and set up the printing system. Load the
model and place it properly on the virtual platform of the software window. Check
if there is enough material for the model (the software will, generally, tell you if
there is not enough material when you begin the print). If not, change the reel to a
new one.
For large models (over 40mm2) results can be improved by preheating the build
platform. Click the ―Preheat‖ option on the ―3D Print‖ menu and the printer
begins to heat the platform. Let the platform get up to 100C before beginning to
print.
Click menu ―3D Print->Print‖, and the print dialog box pops up. Choose
―Preferences‖ to set the printing parameters. Click ―OK‖ to begin to print.
(Windows version)