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  • Page 1 FlashForge Corporation FlashForge Dreamer 3D Printer User Guide Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400-699-1063...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content..........................2 Introduction........................4 Notice..........................5 Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology................8 1.1 Process....................... 8 Chapter 2 . About Dreamer................... 10 2.1 About Your Dreamer..................10 Chapter 3. Unpacking....................14 Chapter 4 . Hardware Assembly................... 17 4.1 Mounting the Extruder Set................17 4.2 Installing Filament...................
  • Page 3 FlashForge Dreamer. Even if you are familiar with earlier FlashForge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this guide, as there is lots of important information about the Dreamer for you to get a better 3D experience.

  • Page 4: Introduction

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

  • Page 5: Notice

    ① Always use the Dreamer with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Dreamer’s plug. ② Do not use Dreamer in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Dreamer to burning sun. ③ In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by FlashForge..
  • 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. Dreamer 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 in clean and dry conditions.

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

    Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is the most common method of 3D printing. It is also the method that the Dreamer uses. It works by melting plastic material called filament onto a print surface in high temperature. The filament solidifies after it cools down, which happens instantaneously after it is extruded from the nozzle.
  • Page 9 Dreamer via USB cable, USB stick or WiFi. 1.1.3 Build the 3D Model Once the output file has been transferred to your Dreamer, it will start to turn the 3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 . About Dreamer

    Chapter 2 . About Dreamer 2.1 About Your Dreamer 2.1.1 Main view: 1. Lid 2. Cooling fan 3. Nozzle 4. Ventilating fan 5. Front door 6. Z axis guide rod 7. Touch screen 8. Build plate 9. Filament slot Top view：...
  • Page 11 Power Cable USB Cable Side Panel*2 Turbofan Baffle Tool Box Build Tape Quick State Guide Tweezers SD Card Leveling Card Screwdriver Scraper Screw Box Carving Knife Stamping Wrench Unclogging Pin Tool Allen wrench Grease Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 12 2.1.3 Terms The surface on which the Dreamer builds an object. Build Plate The blue tape that covers Dreamer’s build plate so that Build Tape the object can adhere to the build plate well. The three dimensional amount of space that an object Build Volume will use once it is completed.
  • Page 13 Temperature Filament Diameter 1.75mm（±0.07） Filament Types ABS/PLA/Conductive PLA/Flexible Filament Software FlashPrint 3MF/STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG; Support Formats GX/G Win xp/Vista/7/8/10、Mac OS、Linux AC Input 100-240V~/4.5A-2.5A 485*344*382(402)mm Device Size Net Weight 10.7Kg Connectivity USB cable, SD card, WiFi Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. Unpacking

    Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide) 1. （3-1）Put Dreamer package on the clean, tidy workbench, using a knife to cut the tape ,then you can see a quick start guide, which will guide you know our Dreamer 3D Printer, leveling card, and build tape .
  • Page 15 Wrenches. 4.（3-4） You can find an accessory box on top of Dreamer, which houses the extruder set. Remove the box and the foam sheet from the Dreamer, and gently lay the extruder set on the Dreamer build plate. Inside the accessory box, you will find a dual-extruder,...
  • Page 16 (3-6)Take out the PLA filament and ABS filament carefully which is under the build plate. (3-7)You’ve finished unpacking your Dreamer. Next we will move on to the hardware assembly. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 . Hardware Assembly

    The Dreamer comes pre-assembled and is almost ready-to-print (ARP). All you need to do is to mount the extruder set, and install the filament. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes to start up the Dreamer and prepare for your first 3D print! 4.1 Mounting the Extruder Set (4-1) Lay the extruder module on the top of the extruder support with the two extruder fans facing the front.
  • Page 18 Insert the bump on the turbofan seat to the turbofan sub-assembly. Screw the two bolts in. Take a M3 x 6 bolt from the extruder’s accessory kit and complete installation. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 19: Installing Filament

    (4-5) Insert the filament through the filament guide tube. Attach the guide tube into the two filament guide tube buckles. (4-6) Stick the build tape to the build plate after installing filament, as picture shows. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 20: Plugging In Power Cable&Usb Cable

    4.3 Plugging in Power Cable&USB Cable (4-7) Locate the power cable, and plug it into the Dreamer. Optional: Locate the USB cable and plug one end into the Dreamer and the other into your computer. The Dreamer supports USB connectivity. 4.4 Loading and Unloading Filament Filament must be passed through the extruder and into the heating tube in order to be melted.
  • Page 21 (4-11)Wait for the extruder to heat up to the operating temperature. The extruder will alert you once it is at the operating temperature. Load the filament by inserting it into the extruder at an upright angle. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 22: Unloading Filament

    Then tap [Done] to finish loading. Unloading filament: 4-13 (4-13) Remove the lid of the Dreamer 4-14 (4-14) Tap [Tool] in the homepage. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 23 （4-17） Press the spring presser, press down the filament for about three seconds and gently pull the filament out. Then tap [Done] to finish unloading. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 24: Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling

    The Dreamer utilizes a three-point leveling system for its build plate. At the bottom of the build plate, there is one spring-loaded knob in the front and two in the back.
  • Page 25 Slide the paper back and forth again, and adjust the screw to create the same amount of friction as the previous step. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 26 Slowly adjust all the screws by the same amount if there is no friction or too much friction. 7. （5-7）Tap [FINISH] once you have finished this. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 27: 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 http://www.FlashForge.com. 6.1 Software Installation 6.1.1 Software Acquisition Method 1: To get the installation package from the SD Card in the toolkit.

  • Page 28: 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 need to select FlashForge Dreamer in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via clicking [Print]--[Machine type].
  • Page 29 Turn and rotate your model Scaling the size of your object Cut the model into several parts Print it directly with your Dreamer or export to SD card. Select right or left extruder you want to print with. 6.2.3 Loading...
  • Page 30 Bottom thickness: For tube, canister, lamp and seal 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 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 31 Plane 6-5 Tube 6-6 Canister 6-7 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 32 Lamp 6-8 Seal 6-9 6.2.4 Views Changing views ① Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. ● Drag [View] Click the icon and then you can move the object by the following three methods: Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 33 [Reset]. ④ Show Model Outline Click [View]--[Show Model Outline], it will highlight the yellow border of the object ⑤ Show Steep Overhang Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 34 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 angle values in X/Y/Z axes positioning. Click [Reset] to reset rotating angle values. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 35 6.2.8 Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the [Cut icon] to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. ①Draw with Mouse ②X Plane Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 36 . 6-10 .2.10 Supports After loading the model, click [Edit]--[Supports] or click the Supports icon directly, then you will enter the support edit mode (6-11). Click [Back] to exit when you finish Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 37 6-12 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 38 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. 6.2.11 Print 6-13 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 39 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 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 40 Right Extruder Temperature: Recommended extruder temperature is 220℃. Note: Different temperatures have subtle influences in printing. Please adjust the temperature according to the condition in order to get a good print. Platform Temperature: To set the temperature of Platform. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 41 6-16 ② Saving After finishing the model edit and adjustment, there are two ways below to save all models in the scene. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 42 ● 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, Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 43 Select the object and duplicate the object through the following two methods: Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Duplicate] Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+D ⑥ Delete Select the object and delete the object through the following two methods: Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Delete] Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 44 [Edit]--[Supports] to enter supports setting interface. 6.2.14 Print Menus ① Connect Machine You can connect the Dreamer with your PC via a USB cable or WiFi. Note: The machine icon on the bottom right displays the connection status: Connected Disconnected Method 1：Connect Via USB Cable...
  • Page 45 5. Click on and choose “AP+STA !Notice: In STA mode, there may be the risk that Dreamer couldn’t be connected via WiFi forever, if STA mode is set in error. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 46 6. Click on password and save. 6-22 7. Restart the interface, close the page, turn off the Dreamer, disconnect from the network, and wait for 10 seconds. 8. Turn on the Dreamer again and connect your computer to the network named [Print]-[Connect] “USR-WiFi232-G2”, launched by Dreamer.
  • Page 47 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. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 48 X/Y Speed and Z Speed: Set the move speed of extruder/ build platform. ● Limit Switch: In order to protect your Dreamer, three limit switches are equipped to control the maximum position, and the three limit switches corresponding to X/Y/Z axis limit switch.
  • Page 49 After confirming the printer is in free state, the software will automatically update the firmware. 6-23 Step 3：Reboot you Dreamer 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.
  • Page 50 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. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7: Basic Printing

    There are three connection methods in order to print using the Dreamer. All methods, which include USB, SD card, and Wi-Fi are covered in this chapter.
  • Page 52 6. Now the 3D model is ready to be created. Before introducing the connection methods, let me give you a brief introduction of Dreamer’s interfaces. Print Read the print file from The local memory card The SD card Back Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 53 Tools in print interface Filament: To change filament during printing. (Note: You need to suspend the operation first) WiFi: To turn on the WiFi Cancel: To end the tool orders and return to the print interface. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 54 Tap [Yes] to save the setting while tap [No] to cancel the setting. picture displays preheat interface. shows actual temperature and the target temperature. Tap the [Stop] button to abort the preheat job. Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 55 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 Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...
  • Page 56 To tap the “+” on the touch screen to adjust the touch screen. WiFi: Turn on the WiFi: Turn on the WiFi, release the WiFi hotspot and set the WiFi on computer Backg Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com 400- 699-1063...

  • Page 57: Methods Of Printing

    7.2 Methods of printing Printing from USB 1. Connect Dreamer to the computer with the USB 2.0 cable. 2. Turn on the Dreamer. Make sure the build plate is leveled and filament is loaded into the left extruder. 3. Select [Print] from menu bar, then select [Connect].
  • Page 58 After slicing the object, take the SD card out from the computer. Insert it into the SD card slot onto the Dreamer. 6. Turn on the Dreamer. Make sure the build plate is leveled and filament is loaded on the left extruder.
  • Page 59 [Work Mode] and choose “AP+STA mode” and save it. Notice: In STA mode, there may be the risk that Dreamer couldn’t be connected via WiFi forever, if STA mode is set in error. 6. Click on [STA Setting], select a working network, enter the corresponding password and save.
  • Page 60 Address” as shown on printer touch screen. Then, click [Connect]. 8. Now the Dreamer is connected with FlashPrint. A status box at the lower right corner will show the temperature of both extruders and the Platform. 9. In FlashPrint, click [Print]. A printing options screen will appear. Make sure that “ABS”...

  • Page 61: Chapter 8: Supports And Service

    FlashForge team is on standby and ready to help you overcome any challenges you may have with your Dreamer. 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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