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- Page 1 Creator 4 EN-A01 USER GUIDE This guide is only applicable to FLASHFORGE Creator 4 3D printer.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENT Notice ------------------------------------------------ 02 Equipment Parameter ------------------------------- 05 1. Equipment Introduction --------------------------- 06 1.1 - Creator 4 Introduction ------------------------------- 06 1.2 - Unpacking and Installation -------------------------- 07 1.3 - Packing List ------------------------------------------ 09 2.Preparation Before Printing ----------------------- 11 2.1 - Filament Loading ------------------------------------ 11 2.2 - Equipment Calibration... -
Page 3: Notice
Make sure to only use the power cord provided by Flashforge. Do not use the equipment during an thunderstorm. Please shut down the equipment and unplug it if it is not in use for a long time. - Page 4 The storage temperature should be between 0℃ and 40℃. COMPATIBLE FILAMENT REQUIREMENTS When using the equipment, it is recommended to use Flashforge filaments. If non-Flashforge filaments are used, there will be certain differences in material characteristics, and thus printing parameters may need to be adjusted.
- Page 5 Flashforge will not be responsible for any safety accidents caused by the disassembly or modification of the equipment by the customer. No one is allowed to modify or translate this guide without the permission of Flashforge. This guide is protected by copyright, and Flashforge reserves the right of the final interpretation of this guide.
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Page 6: Equipment Parameter
Equipment Series Creator 4F Extruder F Suitable for printing flexible filaments Creator 4A Extruder HT Suitable for printing general/engineering filaments Creator 4S Extruder HT/Extruder HS Suitable for printing composite filaments Equipment Parameter Build Volume 400*350*500mm Layer Height 0.05mm-0.4mm Printing Accuracy ±0.2mm or 0.002mm/mm (The larger values shall prevail.) Printing Speed... -
Page 7: Equipment Introduction
1. Equipment Introduction 1.1 Creator 4 Introduction 1. Upper Cover 2. Filter Fan 3. Inner Chamber Heating Assembly 4. Handle 5. Filament Door 6. Power Switch 7. Filament Spool Fixing Frame 8. USB Port 9. Flexible Steel Plate 10. Platform Plate 11. -
Page 8: Unpacking And Installation
1.2 Unpacking and Installation 1) To ensure the smooth transportation of the equipment, ATTENTION please use an automatic or manual forklift with appropriate specifications for handling. 2) Before unpacking, please make sure that the outer box of the equipment is intact. Unpacking steps: 1. - Page 9 8. Click the -[Manual] on the screen, select the "No Fixed", press and hold , the Z axis will rise to about 100 to 120mm, and then take out the inner pearl cotton; 9. Take out all pearl cotton and accessory boxes inside the equipment; 10.
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Page 10: Packing List
3D Printing Filament*2 After-sales Service Card CN/EN-A01 Creator 4 金刚狼4系列 用户使用手册 USER GUIDE 中文P35 This guide is only applicable to FLASHFORGE Creator 4 3D printer 本手册仅适用于闪铸科技 金刚狼4 3D打印机 User Guide Nipper Pliers Straight Screwdriver Unclogging Pin Tool Allen Wrench Lubricating Grease*2... - Page 11 Different equipment versions correspond to different equipment packaging configurations, with the following differences: Equipment Creator 4F Creator 4A Creator 4S HT Extruder*2 Extruder Assembly F Nozzle HT Nozzle HS Nozzle Assembly*2 Assembly*2 Assembly*2 Nozzle Assembly Flexible Platform Steel Plate...
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Page 12: Preparation Before Printing
2.Preparation Before Printing 2.1 Filament Loading Filament Handle 1. Open the door of the filament spool, 2. Press the filament feeding handle hang the filament on the filament spool on the extruder to insert the filament holder, and pass the filament through into the extruder;... -
Page 13: Equipment Calibration
2.2 Equipment Calibration The equipment includes the following leveling and calibration operations: Manual mode: Z-axis calibration, X,Y-axis calibration, expert mode calibration. Auxiliary (Assist) mode: Sensor calibration, automatic leveling. Before the equipment leaves the factory, the extruder sensor ATTENTION calibration has been set, so it is unnecessary to operate again. The equipment has been leveled and calibrated before leaving the factory, so it is generally unnecessary to calibrate again. -
Page 14: Internet Connection
2.3 Internet Connection 2.3.1 Wired Network Connection 1) Plug the network cable into the network cable interface on the back of the equipment. 2) If the icon appears in the upper right corner of the screen, it indicates that the equipment is successfully connected to the network. 2.3.2 Wireless Network Connection Make sure Wi-Fi is installed before connecting to the wireless ATTENTION... -
Page 15: Software Installation
4.First Printing 4.1 File Transfer: Wi-Fi Transfer Import the file to FlashPrint for slicing, select the Creator 4 to connect to the machine (or by entering the IP address or by auto-scanning, while the IP address can be viewed in the [About] of the equipment). After slicing is completed, send... -
Page 16: Printing Via Usb Flash Drive
4.2 Printing via a USB Flash Drive The equipment can perform printing via a USB flash drive: save the sliced file to the USB flash drive, insert the USB flash drive into the equipment, and select the corresponding file to print. 4.3 Printing via FlashCloud Printing via FlashCloud 1. - Page 17 After finishing printing, lift the lock latch on the front of the platform plate upwards and rotate it 90 degrees, take out the whole platform plate, and bend the platform plate to remove the model. Locking Unlocking Remove the model and put the platform plate back into the equipment again. Operate as follows: 1.
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Page 18: Equipment Configuration And Operation
5.Equipment Configuration and Operation 5.1 Normal Mode When the equipment uses a single extruder to print, set in the normal mode in the slicing software; The right extruder printing model is preferred by default. Users can also select suitable extruders to print according to actual needs. The model can be modified by moving, rotating and scaling. - Page 19 The following settings can be made when printing dual-color/dual-filament models: 1. Load the model; 2. Click the icon and select the support type as 3. Click the [Auto Supports];...
- Page 20 4. Click the [Start Slicing] to enter the parameter configuration screen; 5. Select the configured filaments (for example, Creator 4 PLA+PVA); 6. Click the [Slice]. By default, the equipment prints the support and model with ATTENTION the same extruder. If different filaments are used for support...
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Page 21: Mirror/Duplicate Mode
5.3 Mirror/Duplicate Mode When you need to print two identical or mirrored models, just choose the mirror/duplicate mode in the slicing software. In this mode, the left and right extruders will print the models at the same time(Note: only models with X-axis less than 183mm are supported in the mirror/duplicate mode). -
Page 22: Filament Configuration
5.4 Filament Configuration Creator 4 series is equipped with two independent extruders; Creator 4 series contains three types of extruders, which can support different filaments separately. Extruder-F Extruder-HT Extruder-HS 180-265℃ 200-320℃ 265-360℃ 2.85mm 1.75mm 1.75mm Different types of equipment are equipped with different types of extruders:... -
Page 23: Filament Parameter Setting
5.5 Filament Parameter Setting In order to obtain high-quality printing effect, different printing filaments require different parameter settings, and Flashforge will configure the corresponding printing parameters in the slicing software. If filaments of other brands are used, the characteristics of the filaments corresponding to different filament brands will be different, which may involve fine adjustment of parameters. -
Page 24: Removal Method Of Water-Soluble Support Material
5.6 Removal Method of Water-soluble Support Material Models using PVA as the support material require some subsequent treatment after finishing printing. Place the models in water to dissolve the PVA support. 1. Submerge the model in water Place the model with PVA support in water and the PVA will slowly dissolve. This process can be quickened by using the following methods：... -
Page 25: Equipment Operation Interface Introduction
6.Equipment Operation Interface Introduction The firmware will be upgraded from time to time. Please refer ATTENTION to the actual display screen for the interface. The following is only a brief introduction of functions. 6.1 Printing Screen Some parameters can be adjusted during printing. Click the icon for the control of the printing speed, fans and lights. -
Page 26: Filament Screen
6.2 Filament Screen The filament screen includes: [Load], [Unload] and [Clean]. · During filament feeding and withdrawing, users can set according to the filament to be actually installed. If the currently required filament is not in the screen, users can customize the filament and set the required temperature for filament feeding. -
Page 27: Preheating Screen
6.3 Preheating Screen The temperature of the extruder, chamber and platform can be set in advance as required on the preheating screen. 6.4 Tools Screen The tools screen includes: [Level and Calibibration]: [Manual] (Manual calibration): Z-axis calibration, X,Y-axis calibration, expert mode calibration. [Assist] (Auxiliary calibration): extruder sensor calibration, automatic leveling. -
Page 28: Setting Screen
6.5 Setting Screen The functions can be turned on or off on the setting screen. · [Extruder Type]: The selection of the extruder type is related to the setting of the filament feeding and printing temperature, so be sure to select the extruder that matches the equipment installation. -
Page 29: Maintenance
7.Maintenance 7.1 Maintenance Screen You can query the current encountered problem on the maintenance screen. -
Page 30: Extruder Maintenance Introduction
7.2 Extruder Maintenance Introduction 7.2.1 Extruder Parts Diagram When operating the extruder, the power supply must be ATTENTION disconnected. Right Extruder Assembly Left Extruder Assembly 1. Left Extruder Upper Cover 9. M4*3 Screw 2. Filament Feed Motor 10. Right Extruder Upper Cover 3. -
Page 31: Platform Flatness Calibration
At this time, the initial platform leveling is required. For this operation, you can contact Flashforge after-sales Special note personnel for remote assistance in the calibration. - Page 32 3. Click the -[Manual] on the screen and click the Z-axis rising arrow to manually move the extruder to the Position 1 (that is, above the leveling screw); Stop when the Z axis rises to the position where it will touch the nozzle; Insert the leveling card between the platform plate and nozzle, and adjust M5*60 left screw under the profile at the same time;...
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Page 33: Q&A
8.Q&A Q1. Clogged nozzle issue. Answer: Click the -[Maintain (Maintenance)]. Q2. How to replace the nozzle? Please shut down and cut off the power before replacing the ATTENTION nozzle. Please do not operate with electricity. Answer: Click the -[Maintain (Maintenance)]. Q3. - Page 34 Answer: If the start-up sound can be heard, please replace the screen or the flat cable; If not, please contact our after-sales personnel. Q17. Equipment crash and black screen (blank screen) occur during printing. Answer: Please reboot the equipment, copy the firmware log and send it to Flashforge after-sales engineers for troubleshooting.
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Page 35: Help And Support
Many of your problems can be solved in www.flashforge.com, the official English website of Flashforge. The Flashforge after-sales team can be reached by email or phone from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Saturday to solve your problems. In case you contact us during off-duty time, your inquiry will be answered the next following business day immediately. - Page 36 Follow us Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. Address: No.518 XianYuan Road, Jinhua City, Zhejiang Province, China Service Hotline: +86 579 82273989 support@flashforge.com...