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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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No one is allowed to modify or translate this Guide without Flashforge's permission. This Guide is protected by copyright, and Flashforge reserves the right of the final interpretation of this Guide. First Edition (April 2023)
1.2 Unboxing 1. Open the top carton cover, and remove 2. Open the front door. First remove (just the top foam containing the power cord, pull out) the two pieces of rectangular user guide, USB flash drive, and after- foam below the platform. sales service card.
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5. Check the flexible steel plate for proper 6. Connect the power cord to the socket installation within the rear limit. Ensure and the printer. Press the power switch that the platform is mounted flat without to start the machine. pressing any foreign objects.
1.3 Packing List 3D Printer Power Cable Grease x 2 Glue Brush Scraper Needle-nose Pliers Diagonal Pliers Allen Wrench Set Elbow Tweezers Straight Screwdriver Unclogging Pin Tool Filament x 2 USB Disk Nozzle Assembly x 2 Heat Resistant Gloves After-sales Quick Start Guide Fuse x 2 Desiccant x 12...
2. Introduction to Basic Operation 2.1 Equipment Calibration Upon the first startup, please follow the on-screen instructions to perform automatic Z-axis calibration and platform leveling. Then, there is no need for calibration during regular printing. However, it is recommended to perform Z-axis calibration and platform leveling after the nozzle or platform is replaced.
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3. Once Z-axis calibration is completed, click the icon to enter the "Leveling" interface. Before leveling, you can choose to use the same leveling data for each print or perform automatic leveling before each print. After confirming, click [Leveling] to enter the leveling preparation interface.
2.2 Network Connection 2.2.1 Wired Network Connection 1. Insert the network cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the printer. 2. Click the [ ] icon to enter the [Network] interface, select [Ethernet], and enable the Ethernet function. 3.
2.3 Filament Loading When loading filament, please pay attention to the left and right Note corresponding labels on the extruder, filament guide tube, and filament chamber. 1. After unpacking the new filament, cut the 2. Open the filament chamber and bent end with diagonal pliers.
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5. Click the [ ] icon, enter the [Filament loading] interface, select the corresponding extruder and material, and then click [Load]. 6. Successful filament extrusion from the nozzle indicates successful loading.
2.4 Test Model Printing 1. Click the [ ] icon on the left to enter the [Printing] interface. Inside the machine, there are three test models: Test L.gx (left-extruder printing test model), Test R.gx (right- extruder printing test model), and Test L+R.gx (dual-extruder printing test model). 2.
3. Introduction to User Interface The interface layout may change whenever there is an Note upgrade of firmware. The following is only a brief overview of the functions. 3.1 Main Interface Main interface when the printer is idle Main interface Printing interface Settings interface Filament interface...
Filament loading status Adjust the speed of the left-nozzle model cooling fan Number of layers Adjust the speed of the right-nozzle model cooling fan Real-time extruder moving speed Adjust the speed of the auxiliary Infill percentage model cooling fan Adjust the printing efficiency Filter fan switch by percentage Adjust the Z-axis distance between...
3.3 Settings Interface Click the [ ] icon on the left to enter the settings interface. Top icons from left to right are: [Move] Extruder; Platform; Chamber Preheating; Fan Settings; Manual XYZ-axis Movement; Chamber Light Switch; [Network] Wireless Network, Wired Network, Hotspot; [Cloud Platform] Connect to FlashCloud or Polar Cloud;...
3.4 Filament Interface Click the [ ] icon on the left to enter the filament interface. During filament loading and unloading, users can choose the filament based on their needs. If the required filament is not listed in the interface, users can customize it and set the required temperature for loading.
Extruder calibration and platform leveling can be carried out here. Top icons from left to right are: [Auto Z-axis Calibration] Automatically calibrate the extruder's Z-axis travel and the height difference between the left and right nozzles; [Auto Leveling] Automatic platform leveling; [XY Offset] Calibrate the XY offset of the left and right nozzles;...
Method 1: Find the FlashPrint software package on the USB flash drive and install the version that matches your system. Method 2: Download the latest slicing software from the official English website at www.flashforge.com. 3D Printing Process: Obtain the model file (in stl/obj/stp format) - Import the file into the slicing software...
4.3 Dual-Extruder Printing Mode For the first dual-extruder printing, please perform XY offset calibration Note of the left and right nozzles to align the right nozzle with the left one. Before calibrating, load filaments into both the left and right extruders and ensure they can extrude filament properly (refer to Section 2.3).
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4. Once the XY offset calibration is completed, you can start dual-extruder printing. 5. Open FlashPrint, load the model, click the [ ] icon, and then select the support type. 6. Click [Auto Supports]. 7. Click the [ ] icon, left-click the support, press "Ctrl+A" to select all supports, and then right-click to choose a specific extruder for printing supports.
4.4 File Transfer via Network 1. After connecting to the network, open FlashPrint. Click the icon at the lower left corner, select [Machine Type], select [Guider 3 Ultra], and then click [Print] - [Connect Machine]. 2. In the pop-up box, select the connection method: enter the printer's IP address or use automatic scanning.
3. After slicing is completed, click [Send To Printer]. The printer will begin preheating, and then automatically start printing after it is ready. Note: The printer and the computer must be connected to the same network. Otherwise, connection will fail. 4.5 File Transfer via USB 1.
After clicking [OK], the information will appear on the printer's FlashCloud interface. FlashCloud The current printer is empty. Please add a printer. Home My Printer Add printer Register code Type State My Printer Guider 3 Ultra ABCDEF Guider 3 Ultra Idle My Model My Job Model Library...
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Model Library Print 4. The drop-down menu for the printer name allows you to select the printer for performing this print job. (The printer must be added to My Printer). FlashCloud Home Flashforge Edit model Print para My Printer Move Rotate...
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5. Finally, click [Start], and the selected printer will automatically start the print job. FlashCloud Home Flashforge My Printer Time Remaining My Model My Job Model Library 21℃/0℃ 21℃/0℃ Closed Nomal Start Cancel Printing via Polar Cloud 1. Open the Polar Cloud website and register an account.
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3. After connecting Guider 3 Ultra to the network, enter the cloud platform interface (click the Settings icon -> Cloud Platform icon). Turn on the Polar Cloud switch (it should display green). Enter the account and PIN code, and then click [Save].
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8. Click [PRINT]. 9. Click [START], and the printer will begin downloading the cloud task and start printing once the download is completed.
4.7 Camera Connection 1. Turn on the camera switch. Click the [ ] icon, access the [Camera] interface, and enable both [Camera] and [Video] functions. 2. When the printer is connected to FlashPrint, you can watch real-time videos via FlashPrint's [Multi-Machine Control]. The camera function is also available in FlashCloud and Polar Cloud.
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To install the platform plate back, follow these steps: 1. Put the rear end of the flexible steel plate against the positioning blocks on the left and right edges of the platform; Make sure to insert it into the inside of the slots.
5. Maintenance The interface layout may change whenever there is Note an upgrade of firmware. The following is only a brief overview of the functions. 5.1 Extruder Maintenance 5.1.1 Nozzle Assembly Replacement Note Before operating it, please first unload the filament and then disconnect the power.
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Note If filament is stuck and cannot be removed from the extrusion box, you can disassemble the extrusion box and remove the filament. Here are the steps: Cut the zip ties on the extrusion box. Remove the two screws on the magnetic holder and the four screws that fix the extrusion box.
In this case, initial platform leveling is required. You can contact Flashforge's customer support for remote calibration Note assistance. Please operate as follows: There are four leveling points in total.
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For the initial placement of the platform plate, you can use a vernier caliper or 16mm equal-height blocks to confirm the distance between the platform sticker and the profile at the four corners.
6. Q&A Q1: Is calibration required after nozzle replacement? Yes. Q2: 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.
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Q8: Is it necessary to add a raft when printing models? Not necessarily. Adding a raft results in more filament extrusion and higher print success rate. With a heated build plate, it enhances the adhesion between the model and the platform, which makes the model adhere to the platform well during printing, and also increases the print success rate.
Many questions are answered at Flashforge's English official website - www.flashforge.com. Flashforge's 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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