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2. Preparing for your next print
In this chapter we will take you through the processes of preparing your printer for your next print.
We will take you through the processes of replacing your print sticker, exchanging your filament
and we will offer you to methods of calibrating your machine: manually and through using Materi-
alise Creatr software.
2.1.
Removing your print and replacing your print sticker
2.2.
Changing filament
2.1 Removing your print and replacing your print sticker
The print bed of the Creatr HS is made out of glass to ensure that it is as flat as possible. However,
it is sometimes difficult to keep your print stuck to it. To make sure that your print sticks to the bed,
you need to apply a print sticker. You can re-use your sticker for prints over and over again as long
as it is not damaged. Even when it is damaged, you could opt to place your print on another section
of the bed where the sticker is not damaged yet (in order to learn how to do this, revert to Chapter
4 where we cover the Materialise Creatr software).
TIP: Removing your print from the bed: You can use a putty knife to make it easier to
remove your printed object. If the print still sticks on the print bed, heating up the print
bed to 40 degrees Celsius (see quick start) can make it easier to remove prints.
STEP 1: Check whether your print sticker is damaged or not. If it is damaged in one place, you may
also position your print on a different, undamaged area of the bed (you can do this while slicing your
print in Materialise Creatr).
STEP 2: If the print sticker is damaged and you cannot position your print on an undamaged spot,
remove the sticker by lifting one of the corners of the sticker and pealing it off. If you remove it too
quickly, the sticker is more likely to tear.
STEP 3: Remove the sticker glue by applying sticker remover or glass cleaner on the print bed. Be
sure to remove the whole sticker and all of the sticker glue so you will end up with a clean glass
plate. If residue is left behind, this could affect your print quality.
TIP: Use some abrasive soap with your putty knife on a cold (non-heated) print bed.
STEP 4: Apply the new sticker by placing the sticker on your print bed. If you are satisfied with the
position, take of the small part of the sticker. Use a plastic card to apply the sticker, work from the
inside to the outside and avoid air bubbles. Take off the big part slowly and use a plastic card to ap-
ply the sticker, work from the inside to the outside.
Preparing for your next print
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