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EN/CN - A01 AD5X User Guide 用户使用手册 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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For more product information, please visit our official website. www.flashforge.com - [Support]...
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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.
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1.2 Printer Parameters Device Name AD5X Extruder Quantity Printing Precision ±0.1mm (testing based on 100mm cubes) Positioning Accuracy X/Y-axis: 0.0125mm, Z-axis: 0.0025mm Layer Thickness 0.1-0.4mm Build Volume 220 x 220 x 220mm Nozzle Diameter 0.4mm (default), 0.25/0.6/0.8mm (optional) Printing Speed...
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QR code. QR Code Note By default, the device name is set to "AD5X", 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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Before reading the brief instructions, please ensure you have reviewed the Quick Note Start Guide and completed the first print. Before printing 3D model files, you need to configure slicing presets for the corresponding printer. Recommended slicing software: Orca-Flashforge. Pre-printing Steps: Download and Import the sliced file via...
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Orca-Flashforge allows you to log in with your Flashforge account, bind your device, and remotely send files and monitor your device. Download Instructions Orca-Flashforge: Download Orca-Flashforge from: https://flashforge.com/blogs/download-software/software. 1. Open the installed Orca-Flashforge. 2. Setup Wizard: Follow the setup wizard prompts for selecting your region, machine type, and materials.
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3. Account Login/Register: Log in to Orca-Flashforge using your Flashforge account. If you don't have an account, register one using your mobile phone number. (Note: Flash Maker and Orca-Flashforge share the same account.) 4. Create or open a project for slicing. You can select the machine type, material, and recommended parameters in the printer, filament, and process bars.
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6. You can remotely monitor the printing progress and pause/stop printing when necessary on the device interface. (Note: Real-time monitoring is only available with a camera installed and activated. AD5X does not come with a camera by default.) Tip: For details and tutorials on software usage, please refer to Flashforge WiKi. (https://wiki.flashforge.com/en/home)
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3. Load and Configure Filaments for IFS Please use the dedicated filament spool holders with the IFS module. These Note holders feature a reverse rewinding mechanism to prevent tangling. Please make sure the installed spool holder number, the installation position number, and the configured IFS channel number are consistent.
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2. After loading the filaments, please manually configure the filament information. Click on the corresponding filament channel, and then click [ ] to select the corresponding filament type and color. Click [Ok]. Note: The device can only print if the filament type of the sliced file matches the configured (actually loaded) filament type.
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4. Unload/Change Filament 1. If the filament has not entered the extruder feed roller, you can manually pull it out. 2. If the current filament is still inside the extruder, click [ ] - [ ]. The filament will retract to the top of the guide tube.
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2. 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. 5.2 Wired Network Connection 1.
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After successfully connecting the printer to the network, open Orca-Flashforge. After finishing slicing, click [Print plate] in the menu, and select the connected AD5X to send the print job. Before transferring the file, please connect the printer to a network (either wireless or wired) and bind the printer to the slicing software.
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3. After connecting the printer to the slicing software, you can click [Print plate] after slicing, select the corresponding printer, and then click [Send]. Note For multi-color printing, filament information needs to be configured manually. Click the corresponding channel and select the filament in the matching or similar color. (Once the IFS information is configured on the device, the slicing software can retrieve the IFS information from that device, as shown below:) Note...
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4. Before sending the print job, please confirm in the pop-up window that each selected channel for the colors matches your needs. If the channel info shows "?" , it indicates that the filament on the device has not been configured. If the channel info is blank, it means that no filament is installed in that channel on the device.
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3. Click the box on the left, and then select the desired filament channel from the right. You can select a channel multiple times. If no filament matches the color specified in the file, you can either place the specified filament in the IFS channel or select a filament with similar properties and a close color match.
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6.3 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.
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Instructions: Click [ ] - [ ] to enter the leveling and calibration interface. Choose [Leveling] or [Vibration compensation], click [Start], and the printer will automatically perform the corresponding operation. (Note: Before calibration, ensure there are no foreign objects on the platform or at the nozzle tip.) Note on when to perform PID calibration: This can be performed after replacing the nozzle or when the nozzle temperature is abnormal.
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The Exclude Objects feature is related to the slicing software settings. To enable this Note feature, you need to check [Exclude objects] in the slicing software, as shown below. Power Loss Recovery. After a power outage, the printer will display a pop-up prompt when power is restored. If you select [Yes], the printer will resume printing the unfinished model.
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4. Please promptly clear any filament or foreign objects from the lead screw. For detailed maintenance instructions, please refer to Flashforge Wiki. 9. Q&A Q1. What to do if the nozzle is clogged? Troubleshooting Step 1: Manually press the handle at the extruder, cut off the filament, then remove the guide tube and check if the filament tip is flat.
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3. Release the heatsink clip. 4. Finally, remove the nozzle. When reinstalling the nozzle, ensure it is properly aligned and securely fastened. Install the silicone sleeve back into place. After replacing the nozzle, it's crucial to perform a nozzle temperature calibration and bed leveling. Q3.
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Q6. Can filaments from other brands be used? Yes. You can use filaments from other brands, but certain parameter adjustments are required due to slight temperature differences in different filaments. Q7. What to do if your print is warping or not adhering well? Solution 1: Increase the bed temperature to improve adhesion between the bed and your print.
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Many questions are answered at Flashforge's English official website - www.flashforge.com. Flashforge customer support 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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