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Adventurer 5M / 冒险家5M EN/CN-A03 User Guide 用户使用手册 中文P35 1. Please refer to this Guide for initial printer setup. 2. Hot! Avoid touching the heating nozzle in operation. 3. Moving parts in the printer may cause injuries. Do not wear gloves or other sources of entanglement in operation.
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CONTENTS Notice 1. Equipment Introduction 1.1 - Printer Components 1.2 - Printer Parameters 2. Initial Setup 2.1 - Unboxing 2.2 - Packing List 2.3 - Installing the Spool Holder and Filament Guide Tube 2.4 - Installing the Screen 2.5 - Unlocking the Build Plate 2.6 - First Print 3.
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Exposure to sunlight will accelerate the aging of plastic parts. Make sure to only use the power cord provided by Flashforge. Do not use the equipment during thunderstorms. Please turn off the equipment and unplug it if it is not in use for a long time.
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LEGAL STATEMENT Users are not authorized to make any modifications to this User Guide. Flashforge shall not be held responsible for any safety incidents resulting from the disassembly or modification of the equipment by the customer. No one is allowed to modify or translate this Guide without Flashforge's permission.
2. Initial Setup 2.1 Unboxing Safety Notice: Do not power on the printer until installation is completed. 2. Remove the upper foam packaging, 1. Open the box. Quick Start Guide and After-sales Service Card. 3. Take out the machine, place it on a level 4.
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5. Move the chamber foam according to the arrow direction. 6. Remove the foam.
2.3 Installing the Spool Holder and Filament Guide Tube 1. Take out the two screws and spool holder from the accessory box. 2. Install the spool holder at the position shown in the figure with the two screws. (Note: Please tighten them using a 2.0mm Allen wrench.)
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3. Insert the filament guide tube to the extruder. 4. Insert the other end of the filament guide tube into the filament detection sensor.
2.4 Installing the Screen Before installation, please remove the tape of the screen cable. Tear it off gently to Note avoid damaging the cable. 1. As shown in the picture, insert the screen cable into the screen connector. a. Lift the buckle on the screen's cable socket to the indicated position (Fig. ①), then insert the screen cable into the socket connector.
2. Insert the buckle on the back of the screen into the printer's slot, and push the screen according to the arrow direction to lock it in place. 2.5 Unlocking the Build Plate Note Please ensure the platform has been cleared up! Please use a 2.0mm Allen wrench to remove four screws which lock the build plate (as indicated by the arrow).
2.6 First Print * The interface layout may change whenever there is an upgrade of firmware. 1. Power on the printer, turn on the power switch, and wait for the screen to respond. Power Switch 2. Following the guide on the screen, select the language.
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Download Flash Maker by scanning the QR code (see right) or from the app store, register your Flashforge account, and log in. c. Use Flash Maker to scan the QR code on the printer screen to bind the printer to your account.
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6.Load filament following the on-screen startup boot: a. Cut off the bent part of the filament end. b. Hang the filament on the spool holder. Pass it through the filament sensor until it's seen from the other end of the filament guide tube. Push it forward to the feed roller, until it can not go further.
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C3. Feeding will begin after heating. Successful filament extrusion from the nozzle indicates successful loading. Lastly, confirm the filament guide tube is properly inserted. Note If no filament is extruded, manually insert the filament into the inlet and click [Back] to retry. Feel for filament movement until it is extruded.
QR Code NOTE: 1. By default, the device name is set to "Adventurer 5M", and its location is set to "Group A" upon factory settings. You can modify the name and location on the printer's information interface as needed.
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Orca-Flashforge is a slicing software developed based on OrcaSlicer, with custom features tailored for the Adventurer 5M series. Download Instructions: 1. Download the latest slicing software from: https://www.flashforge.com/download-center. 2. Find the Orca-Flashforge's installation package on the USB flash drive and install the version that matches your system.
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3. Account Login/Register: 4. Create or open a project for slicing. You can Log in to Orca-Flashforge using your select the machine type, material, and Flashforge account. If you don't have...
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1. Download the latest slicing software from: https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/releases. 2. Download from the official Flashforge Download Center (https://www.flashforge.com/ download-center). Note: Please download slicing software version 1.8.0 or later. Tip: For details and tutorials on software usage, please refer to Flashforge WiKi. (https://wiki.flashforge.com/en/home).
4. Printing 4.1 Filament Loading and Changing 4.1.1 Filament Loading Click [ ] to enter the filament loading interface and follow on-screen instructions to complete filament loading. 4.1.2 Filament Changing 1. Click [ ] - [ ], and follow on-screen instructions to complete filament changing.
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2. Pull out the filament guide tube as shown, and cut the filament. 3. Pull out the cut filament, and insert the new filament into the filament guide tube. If the material type is changed, click [PLA] to select the corresponding material type.
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4. Click [Start], wait for the extruder to heat up and filament feeding will begin. When you see the previous filament is extruded, insert the new filament and observe its flow and the extrusion. If the new filament smoothly comes out of the nozzle, the filament change is successful. If not, hold the filament by hand, insert it into the inlet, and click [Again] to retry.
4.2 Network Connection Click [ ] - [ ] to enter the network connection interface. 4.2.1 Wireless Network Connection Turn on the Wi-Fi switch, and tap to connect to the corresponding wireless network. Once connected successfully, the network will be marked, and an [ ] icon will appear at the top right corner of the screen.
4.3.2 Printing via Wi-Fi transfer After successfully connecting the printer to the network, open Orca-Flashforge. After finishing slicing, click [Print plate] in the menu, and select the connected Adventurer 5M to send the print job. 3DBenchy Note The printer and the computer must be connected to the same network.
WAN Mode: Please log in/register your Flashforge account before connecting the printer. Click [+] on the device page to open the search list and select the desired machine. b. LAN Only Mode: Enable [LAN Only] via [Network Mode]. In the slicing software, click [+] on the device page to find the corresponding printer.
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After logging in, click the icon at the top right corner, click [Settings], and click [PIN Code] in the menu to find the PIN code. After connecting the Adventurer 5M to the network, simply turn on the Polar Cloud switch and enter your account and PIN code.
4.4 Model Removal After Printing When printing is completed, the nozzle and build plate may still be at a high Note temperature. It is recommended to allow them to cool down before removing the model. After printing is completed, directly take out the flexible steel plate and bend the platform to remove the model.
When to perform vibration compensation: When there is noticeable ghosting and ringing on 3D prints; After adjusting the tension of the synchronous belt; When the printer has been unused for a long time and is now being restarted. Instructions: ] to enter the leveling and calibration interface. Choose [Leveling] or [Vibration Click [ ] - [ test], click [Start], and the printer will automatically perform the corresponding operation.
6. Maintenance 6.1 Suggestions on Platform Plate Usage 1. Powder coated PEI plate requires glue and is suitable for printing PLA/PETG/PLA-CF/PETG-CF/ ABS/ASA. TPU printing does not require glue. This plate comes with the printer. 2. PEI film plate is suitable for printing PLA/TPU without glue. For PETG, it's recommended to use glue.
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7. Q&A Q1. How to unclog the nozzle? Method 1: Click [Load] and heat the nozzle to the printing temperature of the used filament. After heating, remove the filament guide tube, and check if the filament is bent or filament tip is not smooth.
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Whether it is installed in place is judged as follows: 1. Ensure the nozzle is pressed to the bottom firmly during installation. 2. Check if it is properly installed: a. Check the red buckle positions on the left and right. √...
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Q4. What to do if the extruder moves but doesn't extrude filament at the beginning of printing after clicking the model for printing? 1. Observe the filament guide tube to check if filament has entered the nozzle. If not, please click [Load] until filament comes out.
Many questions are answered at Flashforge's English official website - www.flashforge.com. The Flashforge after-sales service team can be reached by phone from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, from Monday to Saturday. In case you contact us during off-duty time, your inquiry will be answered the next working day immediately.
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Address:3rd Floor, Building 2, No. 8 South Daxing Street, Tangxia Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province After-sales: support@flashforge.com Suggestions and Complaints: mtk2@flashforge.com...
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