Printing With The "Cura" Software; A) Installation - Renkforce RF100 XL Operating Instructions Manual

16. Printing with the "Cura" software

General information
• The 3D printer is compatible with the "Cura" software, which is available for Windows
Visit https://ultimaker.com/ for more information on operating system and hardware requirements. Ensure that your
computer meets the minimum requirements.
• Due to space limitations, it is not possible to provide instructions for all functions of the software in this manual.
Visit https://ultimaker.com/ for detailed instructions.
• The following section provides instructions on the basic functions and tells you how to produce your first prints. To
simplify this process, the SD card comes with material-specific configuration files for the "Cura" software.
• "Cura" is a powerful software suite for 3D printers. It is easy to use and suitable for beginners.
The SD card comes with a preconfigured version of the software for Windows
recommend that you install this version of the software to avoid the need to manually configure the software
settings. The required drivers (for Windows
• You can use the "Cura" software to perform the following tasks:
- Place, rotate and scale the 3D object
- Divide the printed object into thin layers (the 3D printer prints the object layer by layer). This creates a GCODE
file.
- Check GCODE files for errors and printability
- Generate structural platforms and rafts for improving the print quality
- Transfer GCODE files to the printer or save the files to an SD card to print without a computer
- Configure and save printer/filament-specific files
- Manage printer and filament profiles

a) Installation

• Open the installation file "Cura_15.04.6.exe" (Windows
"Software" directory on the SD card.
• Follow the onscreen instructions during installation. Visit https://ultimaker.com/ for detailed instructions.
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