User's Manual

3.Operation
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(Mac version)
Print Options:
Speed: Fine, Normal or Fast. This simply determines the speed at which the printer
moves. As a general rule, the slower you print, the better the quality of the parts. For
tall parts, running at Fast speed can be problematic as the printer can vibrate to the
extent that print quality is affected. For large surface area parts, the Fine setting can be
problematic as the printer takes longer to print the part and the corners are therefore
more likely to lift a little bit.
UnSolid Model: This function is useful for printing STl files that are not perfect. A
perfect STL file is a fully enclosed surface, with no holes in the surface skin, and no
overlapping surfaces. If your file is not perfect, this option should allow you to print it
anyway.
TIP: Once the print has started, you can unplug the PC from the printer. The print job
is stored in the printer‘s internal memory, so the PC is no longer required
Calculating model costs
The main factor that will affect model cost is the part interior fill structure, and
support material. If, for example, one is printing a cube measuring 30mm x 30mm x
30mm, with a layer thickness of 0.2mm, the following quantities of material are used
depending on the print mode.