Help Menu; Connecting The Printer; Usb Connection - FLASHFORGE 3D PRINTER Creator Max User Manual

· Forward: Feeds filament to the extruder.
· Reverse: Unloads filament from the extruder.
· Stop: Stops motor movement when feeding or unloading filament.
· Temperature Control: Allows you to set the target extruder or platform temperature.
Update Firmware: Allows you to update the printer's firmware.
On Board Preferences: Allows you to check the printer's name.
Machine Information: Displays information about the printer, including the firmware version.

Help Menu

The Help Menu contains the following options.
First Run Wizard: Re-runs the wizard that automatically runs the first time FlashPrint is run.
Help Contents: Allows you to read the help files.
Feedback: Allows you to submit feedback.
Check For Updates: Checks for FlashPrint updates.
About FlashPrint: Displays FlashPrint version information.

Connecting the Printer

There are three ways of connecting the FlashPrint software with the printer - a wired USB
connection or a wireless Wi-Fi

USB Connection

Perform the following steps to connect your PC to the printer using a wired USB connection.
1. Plug one end of the included USB cable into the USB port on the printer, then plug the other end
into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Power on the printer and your computer, then start the FlashPrint software.
3. Click Print > Connect Machine.
4. Set the Connection Mode to USB and set the Select Machine option to the printer. Flashforge
Creator Max the printer does not appear in the Select Machine list, click the Rescan button.
If it still does not appear, reinstall the driver software.
Click the Apply button to start heating.
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connection in AP mode or STA (Station) mode.
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