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  • Page 1 FlashForge Corporation FlashForge GuiderⅡ 3D Printer User Guide GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086- 0579-82273989...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling..................30 Chapter 6: About Software....................33 6.1 Software Installation..................33 6.2 Exploring FlashPrint..................34 Chapter 7: Basic Printing....................57 7.1 Generate a Gcode.....................57 7.2 Print Methods....................59 Chapter 8: Supports and Service................... 63 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 3: Preface

    On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all FlashForge engineers and the FlashForge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance. The FlashForge GuiderⅡ User Guide is designed for the GuiderⅡ users to start their printing journey with FlashForge GuiderⅡ. Even if you are familiar with earlier FlashForge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that please read this guide, as there is lots of important information about the GuiderⅡ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Notes： ·Please read FlashForge Guider Ⅱ 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use. ·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS. ·The version of the FlashPrint is latest. The FlashForge Guider Ⅱ 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed for you to set up and use this device.

  • Page 5: Notice

    ② Do not use Guider Ⅱ in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Guider Ⅱ to burning sun. ③ In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by FlashForge. ④ Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm.
  • Page 6 The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The distances of the left, right and back side space should be at least 20cm, and the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 7 · Filament Requirements Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the FlashForge filament or the filament from the brands accepted by FlashForge. · Filament Storage All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until filament is needed. Filament should be stored at clean and dry conditions.
  • Page 8 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. Copyright © 2017 FlashForge Corp. All Rights Reserved GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

    ·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scan an object. 3D scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collecting its geometric data, and saving it to a file on your PC. There are also apps that can turn a mobile device into a 3D GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 10 GuiderⅡ via USB cable, USB stick or Wi-Fi. 1.1.3 Build the 3D Model: Once the output file has been transferred to your GuiderⅡ, it will start to turn the 3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2: About Guiderⅱ

    2. Touch screen button 13. USB stick input 8. X-axis guide rod 3. Nozzle 14. Filament detector 9. Filament intake 4. Z-axis guide rod 15. Power switch Spring presser 5. Build plate 16. Power input GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 12 A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the Filament Guide Tube filament box to the filament intake. Filament Cartridge A specific box for placing FlashForge filament. A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the Solid Glue Stick build plate firmly.
  • Page 13 Print Speed 10~200 mm/s Software FlashPrint Input:3MF/ STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG Support Formats Output:GX/G Win xp/Vista/7/8/10、Mac OS、Linux Device Size 490*550*560mm Net Weight 30Kg AC Input Input: 100V-240VAC, 47-63Hz Power: 500W Connectivity USB cable, USB stick, WiFi, Ethernet GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 14 )  Delete: To delete the print file.  Back Print interface  Abort: To abort the print job.  Pause/Resume: To suspend or resume the print job. More: To change filament. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 15 The default temperature is 220℃. Tap the temperature display bar to set the temperature. To set the preheat temperature. Tap [Yes] to save the setting while tap [No] to cancel the setting. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 16  X+: The extruder moves to the zero points, that is, to the right direction  X-: The extruder moves to the direction opposite to the X+.  Z+: The build plate elevates.  Z-: The build plate descends.  Back GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 17  Factory Reset：return to factory setting  Update: To update the firmware version. Back WiFi:  Turn on WiFi: Turn on the WiFi, release the WiFi hotspot and set the WiFi on computer Back GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 18 SSID: The name of hotspot. Password: The password of hotspot. Save: To save the setting. Back Status: It displays the real-time status of the extruder temperature. About: It displays the basic information about the device. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 19 Accessories Filament*1 Power Cable USB Cable Filament Guide Tube Quick Start Guide USB stick Screwdriver Allen Wrench (M2.0/2.5) Solid Glue Stamping Wrench Unclogging Pin Tool After-sales service card Spool holder Grease GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 20: Chapter 3：Unpacking

    Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide) (3-1) Place the packaging box on a clean work surface Open the box, take out the two foams and then lift your Guider Ⅱ out of the （3-2） box. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 21 (3-4) In the bottom of the carton , you can see a spool of filament, a spool holder, a Power Cable, a USB Cable, one Filament Guide Tube, a glue stick and a tool bag( USB stick*1, Allen wrenches*2, stamping wrench*1, unclogging pin tool*1, grease*1 and screwdriver*1). GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 22 (3-5) Remove the bag to unveil the Guider Ⅱ. （3-6）Take out the top foam from the printer, on the top foam sheet, you can see one Quick Start Guide and a After-sales service card. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 23 （3-7）Cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod. Then slide the extruder to make sure the extruder is in good condition. (3-8) Take the top cover out of the printer. Congratulations! You have unpacked your GuiderⅡ. Next, let’s move on to GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 24 GuiderⅡ. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly

    Filament Detecting Equipment in the black. (4-2) Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment. (Note: The filament should feeds from the bottom of the spool towards the top ) GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 26: Printer Start-Up

    4.3 Loading Filament For stable filament loading and proper device protection, you need to install the filament guide tube properly. (4-4) Take out the filament guide tube, thread the filament from Filament Detecting Equipment GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 27 (4-6) Insert the filament from the filament guide tube into the filament intake. filament.(Note: Please lower the build plate to Next, we will load the FlashForge increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate to 50mm at least for avoiding nozzle jam.)
  • Page 28 4-10 （4-10） Insert the filament into the extruder at an upright angle. Then the filament will be drawn through the extruder. Do not tap [Cancel] until the filament load the extruder steadily. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 29: Unloading Filament

    Note: Do not pull out the filament with force as it will damage the gears. If the melted filament has cooled down in the extruder, please repeat the steps above. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling

    On the contrary, the distance reduces. [Tools] - [Level] (5-1) Tap on your GuiderⅡ touch screen. Please wait while the extruder and platform finish initial movements. After that, operate according to the guide on the touch screen. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 31 If still not, please follow the prompts to adjust again till you see [OK] button. (5-5) Repeat steps 2 through 4 above to complete second and third points leveling and then Tap [Finish] to exit. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 32 （7）Then move to the center of the build plate for a check. Confirm that the paper slides between the nozzle and build with a moderate amount friction. （8）Tap the Abort button and finish leveling. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 33: Chapter 6: About Software

    Chapter 6: About Software This chapter talks about the basic function of FlashPrint. For more information about advanced function, you can browse our website www.FlashForge.com. 6.1 Software Installation 6.1.1 Software Acquisition Method 1: To get the installation package from the USB stick in the toolkit.

  • Page 34: Exploring Flashprint

    ! After starting FlashPrint, you need to select the target machine type first. When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just select FlashForge Guider Ⅱ in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via...
  • Page 35 [File]--[Load Method 4: Click [File]--[Examples] to load the example files Method 5: Click [File]--[Recent Files] to load the files opened recently. Method 6: Select and drag the target file to the icon of FlashPrint. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 36 Bottom thickness: For tube, canister and lamp to set up bottom thickness Top diameter: For tube, canister lamp and seal to set up the top diameter Bottom diameter: For tube, canister, lamp and seal to set up the bottom diameter GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 37 Plane (6-5) Tube（6-6） Canister (6-7) GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 38 Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. ● Drag [View] Click the icon and then you can move the object by the following three methods: Method 1: Hold down the left mouse button and drag. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 39 [Reset]. ④Show Model Outline Click [View]--[Show Model Outline], it will highlight the yellow border of the object GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 40 In this way, you could make the model rotate on X/Y/Z axis. Method 2: Click the [Rotate] icon on the left, and then enter into rotating angel values in X/Y/Z axes positioning. Click [Reset] to reset rotating angel values. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 41 6.2.8 [Cut] Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. ①Draw with Mouse ②X Plane GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 42 After loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports] or click the icon directly, then you will enter the support edit mode (as shown in the picture below). Click [Back] to exit when you finish editing. 6-10 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 43 (if support surface doesn’t need support or the support column angle is too large, will GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 44 Supports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete] button. Move the cursor to the supports needed deleting, current supports and its subnode support will be highlighted, click the left mouse button to delete these highlighted support. 6.2.10 Print 6-12 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 45 Maximum is 0.4mm, usually the default is OK. c. Shell: Contains the outside shell value, capping layer value (under vase pattern, top solid layer setting is invalid.) ● Perimeter Shells: Maximum is 10 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 46 Extruder Temperature: Recommended extruder temperature is 220℃. Note: Different temperatures have subtle influences in prints. Please adjust the temperature according to the condition in order to get a good print. Platform Temperature: To set the temperature of Platform. ● Others GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 47 [Cancel] or close tool tip, then will cancel the new project. 6-15 ②Saving After finishing the model edit and adjustment, there are two ways below to save all models in the scene. Method 1: GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 48 ● Check for Update after start up: It is used to preset if it is necessary to activate the online automatic update function, if choose yes, every time when you open software, it can online detect if it is a new version software, once new version found, it will GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 49 Method 1: Click All]. [Edit]--[Select Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+A. ⑤ Duplicate Select the object and duplicate the object through the following two methods: Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Duplicate] Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+D GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 50 Turn on your GuiderⅡ and start FlashPrint. [Print]--[Connect Machine], then select USB in the [Connection Mode] c. Click option and select machine you want to connect in [Select Machine] option. If you can GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 51 [Print]-[Connect Machine] d. Click on FlashPrint. Then the following dialog box pops up. You need to select “Wi-Fi” in Connect Mode. Enter into the IP Address shown on the interface and then click [Connect]. 6-19 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 52 If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark. 6-19 Disconnect GuiderⅡ Click [Print]--[Disconnect] to disconnect your PC and GuiderⅡ. 6.2.14 Tool Menus ①Control Panel After connecting PC with GuiderⅡ, click [Tools]--[Control Panel] to open the control panel. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 53 Make Current Position Zero button: Set the current position of the extruder/build plate as (0, 0, 0). (NOTE: X, Y, and Z boxes are for display purposes. Changing the value in the boxes will not affect anything. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 54 Furthermore, if you want to stop filament load and unload, you can click [Stop]. ● Temperature Control: Input the temperature you want to get in the left frame, click [Apply], the printer will automatically heat the corresponding part, the right side GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 55 Step 3：Reboot you Guider Ⅱ and wait for 4-5 seconds, then you can see the update process bar. When the update finishes, it will go back to the main interface. Step 4：Tap [Tools]--[About] to check whether the updated version is right. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 56 ③Check for Updates ： Click [Help]--[Check for Update] to detect the available updates online. ④ About FlashPrint ： Click [Help]--[About FlashPrint], the software information box will pop up. The contents include the current software version and copyright information. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 57: Chapter 7: Basic Printing

    FlashForge GuiderⅡ (7-2)Click to select (7-3)Click the [Load] icon to load a .stl model file and the object will display on the build area. [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to make your model perfectly positioned （7-4）Click GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 58 Note：If you’ve place your model in a right place, you can skip the step above. (7-5) Click the [Print] icon on the top, you should make some setups for your print job. Preview: If you check the [Preview] box, you can preview your model after slicing is GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 59: Print Methods

    Print When Slice Done: If you print via USB cable, you can check the box, while if you print via USB, you should not check the box. Machine Type: FlashForge Guider Ⅱ Supports: If you print a model with supports, you should click the inverted triangle and select [Enable].
  • Page 60 If you want to print a Gcode from a local folder, you just need to load the file into [Print] FlashPrint at the status of USB connection or WiFi connection, then click the button on the top-right. ● Load the target Gcode file into FlashPrint. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 61 PC will transfer the Gcode file to the printer. 7-10 ● After finishing transferring, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the print will start to build the model. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...
  • Page 62 Abort： To stop heating and printing. Once you tap [Abort], the process is irreversible. Pause：To suspend the print job, you can tap it again to resume it. You can use this function when you want to change the filament halfway. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 63: Chapter 8: Supports And Service

    Chapter 8: Supports and Service FlashForge team is on standby and ready to help you with any challenges you may have with your Guider Ⅱ. If the issues or questions are not covered in this User Guide, you can seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via telephone.

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