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  • Page 1 FlashForge Corporation FlashFor ge Dr eamer 3D Pr inter User Guide Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com...
  • Page 2 Mar ch， 28th， 2019 Chapter 3 Change the unpacking pictur es Add new Chapter 8: Maintenance and Mar ch， 28th， 2019 Chapter 8 solutions Dreamer User Guide | www.FlashForge.com V4.0 10.13.2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content..............................4 Introduction............................6 Notice..............................7 Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology....................10 1.1 Process..........................10 Chapter 2 . About Dreamer........................ 12 2.1 About Your Dreamer......................12 2.1.1 Main view:.........................12 Chapter 3. Unpacking.........................16 Chapter 4 . Hardware Assembly......................19 4.1 Mounting the Extruder Set....................19 4.2 Installing Filament.......................
  • Page 4 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 5: Introduction

    Flashforge Corporation Intr oduction 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 6: 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 7 ⑨ Do not remove the models with force. · Envir onment Requir ements Temperature: RT 15-30℃ Moisture: 20%-70% · Place Requir ements The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The distances of the Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 8 20cm, and the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm. · Filament Requir ements Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the FlashForge filament or the filament from the brands recommened by FlashForge. · Filament Stor age All polymers will be degraded with time.

  • Page 9: 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 10 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 11: Chapter 2 . About Dreamer

    10. X axis guide rod 11. Timing belt 12. Spring presser 13. Filament intake 14. Turbofan 15. Side panel 16. SD card slot 17. Power switch Left view： 18. Power input 19. Reset button 20. USB cable input Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 12 Filament*2 Power Cable USB Cable Side Panel*2 Turbofan Baffle Tool Bag 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...
  • Page 13 2.1.3 Ter ms 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 14 240℃ Temperature 1.75mm（±0.07） Filament Diameter 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 System 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...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. Unpacking

    3D printing journey with your Dreamer 3D printer. 2. （3-2）Remove the top protective foam pieces, which also houses the Dreamer’s lid and put them aside. The Dreamer unit and a power cable will be exposed. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17 Flashforge Corporation 7. (3-7) Elevate the build plate up carefully. (3-8)Take out the two filament carefully which is under the build plate. (3-9)You’ve finished unpacking your Dreamer. Next we will move on to the hardware assembly. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 18: 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 Extr uder Set (4-1) Lay the extruder module on the top of the extruder support with the two extruder fans facing the front.
  • Page 19 Insert the bump on the turbofan seat to the turbofan sub-assembly. Screw the two bolts in. Take a M3 * 6 bolt from the extruder’s accessory kit and complete installation. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 20: 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...

  • Page 21: 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 22 (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...

  • Page 23: Unloading Filament

    Filament will start to be extruded out of the nozzle. Continue loading to ensure that the filament is being extruded in a straight line. Then tap [Done] to finish loading. Unloading filament: 4-13 (4-13) Remove the lid of the Dreamer 4-14 (4-14) [Tool] in the homepage. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 24 (4-16)Wait for the extruder to heat up to the operating temperature. The extruder will alert you once it is at the operating temperature. （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...

  • Page 25: 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 26 4. （5-4） Tap [NEXT] and wait for the extruder to move to the second position. Slide the paper back and forth again, and adjust the screw to create the same amount of Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 27 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...

  • Page 28: Chapter 6: About Software

    6.2 Explor ing FlashPr int 6. 2.1 Machine Type Selection Note! 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 User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 29 Flashforge Corporation Dreamer in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via clicking [Pr int]--[Machine type]. Please see graphic 6-2: 6.2.2 FlashPr int Menus Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 30 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 31 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...
  • Page 32 Flashforge Corporation Plane 6-5 Tube 6-6 Canister 6-7 Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 33 Flashforge Corporation Lamp 6-8 Seal 6-9 6.2.4 Views Changing views ① Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. ● Dr ag Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 34 Method 1: Click the [View] menu and select [Home View] Method 2: Click the [View] button on the left, click it again and you will see the viewing options, you can click [Reset]. Show Model Outline ④ Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 35 Click one ring and rotate on the present axis, you will see the rotation angle and direction in the center of circle. In this way, you could make the model rotate on X/Y/Z axis. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 Flashforge Corporation ③Y Plane ④Z Plane 6.2.9 Extr uder (6-10) Choose L/R extruder to print, pitch on the model, click on twice, then you can set extruder . 6-10 Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 38 Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 39 The operation can be repealed via clicking [Undo] or pressing the shortcut key l+Z. Delete Suppor ts ⑤ Supports will be deleted once clicking the [Delete] button. Move the cursor to the Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 40 ⑧ Resolution ： You have three resolution solution (with default setting) to choose from, high resolution is corresponding with slow printing speed, opposite for the low resolution. For PLA printing, an extra solution “Hyper” is available. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 41 Combine Infill: You can select the layers for combining according to the layer thickness. The combined thickness should not exceed 0.4mm. “Every N layers” is for all the infills while “Every N inner layers” is only for inner infills, which generally can save print time. 6-14 Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 42 (5-7) Click[Edit], then you can add or remove a height. 6-15 6.2.12 File Menus New Pr oject ① Click [File]--[New Pr oject] can build a blank project. If there is an unsaved modification on previous project, then it will inform you whether the modification Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 43 For .stl and .boj, models are integrated as one (include support part). If load it again, only the position of the model was saved, not included the printing parameters. Pr efer ences ③ Click [File]--[Pr efer ences], you can choose language and if needs detecting update when start. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 44 Redo ② Allows users to redo the most recent edit you have undone to your model file by the following two methods Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Redo] Method 2: Press the shortcut l+Y. Empty Undo-stack ③ Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 45 Suppor ts ⑨ Click [Edit]--[Suppor ts] to enter supports setting interface. 6.2.14 Pr int Menus ① Connect Machine You can connect the Dreamer with your PC via a USB cable or WiFi. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 46 Note: The machine icon on the bottom right displays the connection status: Connected Disconnected Method 1：Connect Via USB Cable a. Connect your Dreamer with your PC via an USB cable. b. Turn on your Dreamer and start FlashPrint. c. Click [Pr int]--[Connect...
  • Page 47 5. If successfully connected, you will see the following red mark. Method 3： Connect Via WiFi--STA mode 1. Turn on Dreamer. Turn on Wi-Fi on the Dreamer. Tap [Tools]-[Setting]-[WiFi]-[WiFi ON]. 4. A connection called “USR-WiFi232-G2” can be found on the list of available networks.
  • Page 48 Flashforge Corporation !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. Click [STA Setting], enter the corresponding password, save the information and restart to take effect. Your PC connect the network, which was registed.
  • Page 49 Flashforge Corporation After connecting PC with Dreamer, click [Tools]--[Contr ol Panel] to open the control panel. 6-23 ● J og Contr ols J og Mode：Select the distance that extruder/build plate move a single time (that is, the distance extruder/build plate move upon your single click).
  • Page 50 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 51 After confirming the printer is in free state, the software will automatically update the firmware. 6-24 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 52 Click [Help]--[Check for Update] to detect the available updates online. ④ About FlashPr int [Help]--[About FlashPr int], the software information ：Click box will pop up. The contents include the current software version and copyright information. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 53: 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 54 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. Pr int Read the print file from The local memory card The SD card Back Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 55 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...
  • Page 56 To set the preheat temperature. 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...
  • Page 57 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...
  • Page 58 Pulley: To choose the pulley type Enable filament detector : To enable or disable filament detector. Back Language: User can select corresponding language as required. TP Adjust: To tap the “+” on the touch screen to adjust the touch screen. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 59 WiFi on computer Backg Pulley: To select the equipped pulley type. Status: It displays the real-time status of the extruder temperature, the platform temperature and the internal temperature. About: It displays the basic information about the device. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 60: Methods Of Printing

    After slicing the object, take the SD card out from the computer. Insert it into the SD card slot onto the Dreamer. Turn on the Dreamer. Make sure the build plate is leveled and filament is loaded on the left extruder.
  • Page 61 The printer will now enter preheating and will start printing once it finishes preheating Pr inting via Wi-Fi Turn on Dreamer. Make sure the build plate is leveled and filament is loaded on the left extruder Turn on Wi-Fi on the Dreamer. Then tap [Tool]-[Setting]-[WiFi]-[WiFi ON].
  • Page 62 Save the file at any location, and the object will start slicing. After the object is done slicing, it will automatically upload the gcode to the Dreamer. After the gcode is done uploading, the printer will go into a preheat phase. The Dreamer will start printing once preheating is finished.

  • Page 63: Printer Password Lock

    7.3 Pr inter passwor d lock 1.Tap the [Tools] button. 2.Tap the [Setting] button. 3.Tap the [Passwor d lock] button. ( Default password lock status is [Disable] ) 4.Enter the 6-digit password on the touch screen. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 64 Tap the [Passwor d lock] button, then Tap the [Reset] button. Set the new password according same instruction from Step4 to Step6. The new password will be activated valid and old password will be invalid after restart the printer. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 65 You are not allowed to use the printer if you can not enter the correct valid password.Please well keep your password, If you can not use the printer due to forgetting password, please contact FlashForge to get help. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 66: Chapter 8: Maintenance And Solutions

    Build with platform, or object was built supports when necessary. oating above the build Contact customer service on platform with no support how to calibrate the Z-Gap Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 67 Use the unclogging tool to clean the extruder and unclog built up filament 1. Click on the filament change button on the screen and wait for extruder to heat up. As filament starts to purge, insert the unclog tool into the extruder intake (top). Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
  • Page 68 Using the best orientation for your object is critical. Ensure that your object is located on the build platform and that you are using the best orientation for building. 6. For steep overhangs (Less than 45 degree angle) it is recommended to build with support. Dreamer User Guide | www.flashforge.com...

  • Page 69: Chapter 9: Supports And Service

    Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there. http://www.flashfor ge.com The FlashForge support team can be reached by e-mail or phone between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PST Monday through Saturday. In case you contact us during off-duty time, your inquiry will be answered the following business day.

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