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  • Page 1 � OOiHUi. ■ � PLASHPDRG :;$:-¥flfl{5Uam-r1J;JtvM�:.ii�tl1�3DHEPm This user guide is only applicable to FLASHFORGE Creator Pro 30 printer...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Notice Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology Process Make a 3D Model/ Slice and Export the 30 Model/ Build the 30 Model Chapter 2: About Creator Pro About 'rour Creator Pro Views / Accessories / Terms / Parameters Chapter 3: Unpacking...

  • Page 3: Preface

    The Flashforge Creator Pro User Guide is designed for the Creator Pro users to start their printing journey with Flashforge Creator Pro. Even if you are familiar with earlier Flashforge machines or 30 printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this guide, as there is lots of important information about the Creator Pro for you to get a better 30 experience.

  • Page 4: Notice

    • Always use the Creator Pro with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Creator Pro plug. • Do not use Creator Pro in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Creator Pro to burning sun. • In c, a se of d1 ias1a u!;e !lie r1ower supply provided by Flashforge.
  • Page 5 BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in with furnishing, performance or use of this material. This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. Copyright © 2017 Flashforge Corp. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

    Using FlashPrint, you can prepare .STL files to be .x3g files for printing. Than users can print files via SO card. 1.1.3 Build the 3D Model Once the output file has been transferred to your Creator Pro, it will start to turn the 30 model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: About Creator Pro

    Chapter 2: About Creator Pro About Your Creator Pro 2.1.lViews 1. Z-Axis Guide Rod 2. Extruder Cable Bunch 3. Slot 4. Y-Axis Guide Rod 7. Leveling Knob 8. SO Card Slot 5. Build Plate 6. Build Platform 11. Cooling Fan 12.
  • Page 8 2.1.2 Accessories Along with your C reator Pro 30 printer, the box also contains the followings: ..!�1!!! Quick Start Guide I Filament Spool x 2 I � _ _ _ Lid _ � I After-sales Service C ard I I �...
  • Page 9 2.1.3Terms Build Plate The surface on which the Creator Pro builds an object. The blue taps that covers Creator Pro's build plate so that the object can Buildlape well. adhere to the build plate will The three dimensional amount of space that an object...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Unpacking

    Chapter 3: Unpacking III.BII About Your Creator Pro The Creator Pro was carefully packaged at FLASHFORGE manufacturing facility. Please follow the unpacking steps laid out below. ■ ,, ,. l4ijj11): 1. Handle the package and its contents with extra care; do not use any unnecessary force.
  • Page 11 8. Snip beltings on both sides of X-axis guide rod.

  • Page 13: Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly

    Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly 1. Place the dual extruder on the extruder seat. 2. Take the M2.5 Allen Wrench from the tool bag and two M3 x 8 bolts[longer ones) from the extruder's accessory kit. 3. Adjust the extruder location to align the bolt holes.
  • Page 14 - �1:;_ _ - - - :__ - \,�, B ol t Re m o v al • �"'-- 'c.. 'c.. 'c._- 1. Use the M2.5 Allen Wrench to remove two turbofan bolts. 2. Take the turbofan baffle from the extruder's accessory kit. 3.
  • Page 16 Filament Guide Tube and Filament Installation 1. To install a spool holder, level it and insert the end into the corresponding opening. 2. Turn down the spool holder to make the holder bottom cleave to the printer back. 3. Take a roll of filament, then squeeze the spool holder top and mount the filament spool to the holder. Please refer to the next page for the right method of filament mounting.
  • Page 17 Filament Guide-� \ , ,,, , � Tube Buckle • The filament spool must be oriented correctly \ �� (see below). • The filament guide tube ensures stable printing and protects the printer, [JI] • After securing the filament and guide tubes, thread the filament through the guide tubes.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling

    Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling Every printer will be leveled before shipped out, but we can't ensure that the platform won't move during delivery, so it will be better to level platform before you begin to print. SO Card Slot � l Attach the power supply, plug the power cable into an electrical outlet and turn on the printer.
  • Page 19 Rotate knob anticlockwise Lower the build plate to increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate. How to level the build plate 1. Tighten the three leveling knobs under the build platform until you cannot tighten them any more. 2.

  • Page 20: Chapter 6: About Software

    6. 2.1 Machine Type Selection Attention! 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 Creator Pro in the machine type list and click [OK].
  • Page 21 Extruder l;!ILoad Supports � Load files Enter into the support edit mode Print View Print it directly with your Creator Pro or View FlashPrint home screen from export to your USB Stick one of six viewing angles IIJI Move IIJI Move model around on XY- axis;...
  • Page 22 6.2.3 Loading You can load a model file or Geode file into your FlashPrint by the following six methods: • Method 1: Click the Load icon on the main interface. Then select the object file. • Method 2: Select the file for loading and drag the file to the main interface of the software. •...
  • Page 23 Seal 111!!111 liilllll 6.2.4 Views 1. Changing Views Change model views by moving, rotating, scaling. Drag: Click the [View] icon and then you can move the object by the following three methods: • Method 1: Hold down the left mouse button and drag. •...
  • Page 24 5. Show Steep Overhang Click [View] - [Show Steep overhang]. When the intersection angle between the model surface and horizontal line is within the overhang threshold value, the surface has steep red in the software. Overhang threshold value could be set as default value is 45 degree.
  • Page 25 6.2.8 Cut Click on the model to select it and click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. Drawwi l h Mouse XPlane YPlane ZPlane 6.2.9 Extruder Click the model to select it, then double-click the Cut icon in the left to choose UR extruder to print.
  • Page 26 Ctrl+Y Rotate Scale Extruder Flash Forge Creator Pro 1. Support Options Click the Support Options, an option box will appear, supports options include "treelike"and "linear''. when choose "treelike''. click [OK]. then it will generate treelike structure; when choose "linear", click [OK]. then it will generate linear structure.
  • Page 27 � Supports Options Linear Supports Type: @ Treelike � 1 4 _5 +� 1 Ove rhang Th res h : HtlWi ◄ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ _ = ======================== •� Post Di a m eter: � 1 _____________ +�...
  • Page 28 Scale 10.18mm Firstl.ayerHeight =I0.2=7m --� �� Extruder Flash Forge Creator Pro Preview: Choose to enter preview interface or not. 2. Machine Type: Choose the target 3D Printer. Material Right/Left: Choose a type of material according to the type of model.
  • Page 29 WifflMW Contains the outside shell value, capping layer value (under vase mode, top solid layer setting is invalid.) Maximum is 10 Perimeter Shells: Maximum is 30, minimum is 1. llp Solid Layers: Maximum is 30, minimum is 1. Bottom Solid Layers: Fill Fill rata Density:...
  • Page 30 • Method 2: Click on [File]--[Save As ... ] to save the model as project file .fpp or .stl and .obj. 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.
  • Page 31 Before updating firmware, you need to find and depress "driver-creator-pro" in the SO card. Click and install the relevant installation program. Launch the FlashPrint [Now your computer and Creator Pro are connecting with each other], click [Tools] and [Update Firmware], then click [DK] and a dialog box will pop up. Click [Yes] to start firmware update.

  • Page 32: Chapter 7: Basic Printing

    FlashPrint. 116111 Generate a Geode Double-click the icon of FlashPrint to start the software. Click [Print]--[Machine Type] to select FlashForge Creator Pro. � FlashPnnt - untitle.fpp Edit File Print View...
  • Page 33 ..� � � � =========T � M11chineType: [FlashF�Cr&atorP'ro Machine Type: FlashForge Creator Pro ::::::::� : �I = �: ;;;;;;;;;;;;T�l Supports: If you print a model with supports, you should click the Supporb Aull::>ma6 inverted triangle and select [Enable].
  • Page 34 If you want to change another color filament, first you need to withdraw filament and then load in. Please do as following shown to avoid filament jam. Turn on the Creator Pro. Using the directional arrow buttons in the right of the screen, to select Utilities and then press the [OK].
  • Page 35 Then users should: 1. Insert your SO card with target x3g file to your Creator Pro .. 2. Turn on the Creator Pro. 3. Select [Print from SO] on the LCD panel.

  • Page 36: Chapter 8: Function

    Chapter 8: Function In this chapter, we will introduce the Creator Pro function to you. We will mainly introduce Utilities function and other available functions in printing process, as Print from SO and Preheat are introduced in prior chapters. Utilities...
  • Page 37 9. Profiles Select it and then press DK, the display will indicate: Profile! Profile2 Select any option and press DK; the display will indicate: Restore (Back to Utilities) Display Config Name Profile Select Display Config and then press DK ; the display will indicate Config X Offset YOffset...
  • Page 38 17. Calibrate Nozzles Select it and then press DK, the display will indicate: XAxis Line YAxis Lina Done 18. Restore Settings Select it and then press DK, the display will indicate: Restore factory settings? 19.Eeprom The setting is not suggested modified by users. Improper operation may cause the device shutting down.
  • Page 39 11. Cold Pause will Nter selecting it and pressing OK. the extruder and build plate move to the initial position. It may cost several seconds. And than the display will indicate: 1. Back to Monitor 2. Cancel Print 3.Unpause Ntar selecting it and pressing OK, the extruder begins heating up. The printer will resume printing Vr'hen the extruder reaches the target temperature.

  • Page 40: Chapter 9: Supports And Service

    The FlashForge support team can be reached by e-mail or phone between the hours of 8: 0 0 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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