On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all Flashforge engineers and the Flashforge 3D printer users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance. The Flashforge GuiderⅡ User Guide is designed for the GuiderⅡ users to start their printing journey with Flashforge GuiderⅡ. Even if you are familiar with earlier Flashforge machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that please read this guide, as there is lots of important information about the GuiderⅡ...
·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS. ·The version of the Flashprint is latest. The Flashforge Guider Ⅱ 3D Printer User Guide contains the information needed for you to set up and use this device. This User Guide including the following parts: Preface, Introduction and after-sale service.
Safety Notice ! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the Flashforge GuiderⅡ User Guide before setting-up and using. Failure to comply with the warning and instructions may result in individual injury, fire, equipment damage or property damage.
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· Environment Requirements Temperature: RT 15-30℃ Moisture: 20%-70% · Filament Requirements Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the Flashforge filament or the filament from the brands accepted by Flashforge. · Filament Storage GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com...
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REGARD TO THIS DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTA- BILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Flashforge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material FCC STATEMENT : This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scan an object. 3D scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collecting its geometric data, and saving it to a file on your PC. There are also apps that can turn a mobile device GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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GuiderⅡ via USB cable, USB stick or Wi-Fi. 1.1.3 Build the 3D Model: Once the output file has been transferred to your GuiderⅡ, it will start to turn the 3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
12. USB cable input 8. X-axis guide rod 13. USB stick input 3. Nozzle 9. Filament intake 14. Filament cartridge 4. Z-axis guide rod Spring presser 15. Power switch 5. Build plate 16. Power input GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the filament box to the filament intake Filament Cartridge A specific box for placing Flashforge filament PVP Glue Stick A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the build plate firmly...
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Nozzle Diameter 0.4mm Build Speed 30~150 mm/s Software FlashPrint Support Formats Input:3MF/ STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG Output:GX/G Win xp/Vista/7/8/10、Mac OS、Linux Product Dimensions 490*550*560mm Net Weight 30Kg AC Input Input:100V-240VAC, 47-63Hz Power500W Connectivity USB cable, USB stick, WIFI,Ethernet GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Delete: To delete the print file Print interface Abort: To abort the print job. Pause/Resume: To suspend or resume the print job. More: To change filament and set up auto shutdown during printing. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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The default temperature is 220℃. Tap the temperature display bar to set the temperature. To set the preheat temperature. Tap [Yes] to save the setting while tap [No] to cancel the setting. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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X-: The extruder moves to the direction opposite to the X+. Z+: The build plate elevates. Z-: The build plate descends. Return arrow GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Factory Reset:return to factory setting Update: To update the firmware version. Return arrow WIFI: Turn on WIFI: Turn on the WIFI, release the WIFI hotspot and set the WIFI on computer Return arrow GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Actually, the present servo status is on. And the servo’s swing arm withdraws. Tap ‘+’ or ‘-’ to adjust the status of swing arm. Tap ‘+’, the arm swings down while tap ‘-’ , the arm swings up. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Status: It displays the real-time status of the extruder temperature. About: It displays the basic information about the device. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Accessories Filament*1 Power Cable USB Cable Filament Guide Tube (M2.0/2.5) Screwdriver Quick Start Guide USB stick Allen Wrench After-sales service card Glue Stick Stamping Wrench Unclog Tool Filament holder GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
Make sure you read the whole unpacking guide) (3-1) Place the packaging box on a clean work surface Open the box, take out the two foams and then lift your GuiderⅡ out of the (3-2) box. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(3-4) In the bottom of the carton , you can see a peace of filament, a filament holder, Power Cable, an USB Cable, one Filament Guide Tube, a glue stick and a tool bag( USB stick*1, leveling knob*1, Allen wrenches*2, stamping wrench*1, unclog tool*1, and screwdriver*1). GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(3-5) Remove the bag to unveil the GuiderⅡ. (3-5) Remove the side protective foam sheets. (3-6)Take out the top foam from the printer, on the top foam sheet, you can see one Quick Start Guide and a After-sales service card. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(3-7)Cut off four ribbons that used for fixing the guide rod. Then slide the extruder to make sure the extruder is in good condition. (3-8) Take the top cover out of the printer. Congratulations! You have unpacked your GuiderⅡ. Next, let’s move on to hardware assembly of GuiderⅡ. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
(4-1) The filament cartridge is at the rear of Guider Ⅱ . Lift the cartridge out of the GuiderⅡ. Filament Detecting Equipment in the black. (4-2) Take out the filament and thread it through the filament detecting equipment. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
4.3 Loading Filament For stable filament loading and proper device protection, you need to install the filament guide tube properly. (4-4) Take out the filament guide tube, thread the filament from Filament Detecting Equipment. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(4-6) Insert the filament from the filament guide tube into the filament intake. Next, we will load the Flashforge filament.(Note: Please lower the build plate to increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate to 50mm at least for avoiding nozzle jam.)
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4-10 (4-10) Insert the filament into the extruder at an upright angle. Then the filament will be drawn through the extruder. Do not tap [Cancel] until the filament load the extruder steadily. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
Note: Do not pull out the filament with force as it will damage the gears. If the melted filament has cooled down in the extruder, please repeat the steps above. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
(5-1) Tap [Tools] - [Level] on your Guider Ⅱ touch screen. Please wait while the extruder and platform finish initial movements. After that, operate according to the guide on the touch screen. (5-2) After tapping [Yes], the extruder starts to move towards the first point and the GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(5-4) If the distance is appropriate, tap [OK] to second point leveling. If still not, please follow the prompts to adjust again till you see [OK] button. (5-5) Repeat steps 2 through 4 above to complete second and third points leveling and then Tap [Finish] to exit. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(7)Then move to the center of the build plate for a check. Confirm that the paper slides between the nozzle and build with a moderate amount friction. (8)Tap the Abort button and finish leveling. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
2. Start the software with the start menu shortcut or by clicking the software icon.(See 6-1) 6.2 Exploring FlashPrint 6. 2.1 Machine Type Selection ! After starting FlashPrint, you need to select the target machine type first. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
When you start FlashPrint, a dialog box will pop up. Just select Flashforge GuiderⅡ in the machine type list and click [OK]. You can also change the machine type via clicking [Print]--[Machine type]. See graphic 6-2: 6.2.2 Software Introduction Load one or multiple files.
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Method 6: Select and drag the target file to the icon of Flashprint. Note: .STL, .OBJ, and .FPP, ways to store 3D models, are supported by Flashprint for editing. Generating Rilievo GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Bottom thickness: For tube, canister and lamp to set up bottom thickness Top diameter: For tube, canister lamp and steal to set up the top diameter Bottom diameter: For tube, canister, lamp and steal to set up the bottom diameter Plane(6-5) GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Method 1. Hold down the right mouse button and drag. Method 2. Hold down the Shift key, hold down the left mouse button and drag. ● Scale Rotate the mouse wheel to enlarge or shrink the build plate. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Overhang threshold value could be set as needed. The default value is 45 degree. 6.2.5 Move Select the object and move the object by the following two methods: GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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[Scale] icon on the left and then enter into scale values in X/Y/Z [Maximum] axes positioning. Click the button to get largest size possible for building. Click [Reset] to reset the size of model. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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6.2.8 Left-click on the model to select it and double-click on the Cut icon to set the cut plane. The direction and position are available for setting. ①Draw with Mouse ②X Plane ③Y Plane GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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“linear”, click [OK], then it will generate linear structure; if it is a model with supports, when you choose one of the supports options, software will judge whether existing supports need to be deleted or not on the basis of GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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). Loosen the left mouse button, if support column doesn’t meet with model, then support will be generated on origin and terminal point(the highlighted preview support won’t generate support structure ) GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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6.2.10 Print 6-12 ①Preview: Choose to enter preview interface or not ②Print when slice done: Print or not when slice done ③Material type: Choose according to the type of model GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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● Primeter Shells: Maximize is 10 a. Top Solid Layer: Maximize is 10, minimum is 1. b. Bottom Solid Layer: Maximize is 10, minimum is 1. ● Infill a. Fill Density means fill rate. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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● Others Pause At Heights: Allows users to pre-set a height in which the print will suspend automatically. The function usually applied when you want to change the filament at a certain point. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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“.fpp”suffix, all models in the scene (include support) are independent . After reloading the files, extruder configuration information and model position will be the same as the configuration during saving. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
6.2.12 Edit Menus Undo ① Allows users to undo the recent edits by the following two methods: Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Undo]. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Method 2: Press the shortcut Ctrl+D ⑥ Delete Select the object and delete the object through the following two methods: Method 1: Click [Edit]--[Delete] Method 2: Press the shortcut Delete ⑦ Surface to Platform GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
6.2.13 Print Menus ① Connect Machine You can connect the GuiderⅡ with your PC via a USB cable or WIFI. Note: The machine icon on the bottom right displays the connection status: Connected GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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[Tools]-[Setting]-[WIFI]-[WIFI ON] c. Click on the wireless network on the left bottom, and find the wireless signal-“GuiderⅡ”. Click [Connect] to finish network connection. d. Click[Print]-[Connect Machine] on Flashprint. Then the following dialog box GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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ON]. b.“GuiderⅡ” continuous signal will be found available on the network list. c. Once your PC is connected with your GuiderⅡ. Open the Internet browser and user name(admin) enter “10.10.100.254” enter default password(admin). 6-20 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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SSID(the WIFI’s name) and the password, select [Enable] in DHCP auto get IP, then click [Save]. The following interface will appear. 6-22 e. Click the [Restart] button. You need to restart your Guider Ⅱ ’s WIFI. And then GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
Click X+, extruder will move a specified distance rightward. Click Y-, extruder will move forward a specified distance; Click Y-, extruder will move backward a specified distance. Click Z-, build plate will GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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The motor rotation time can be Duration”.Generally we suggest the controlled via setting the value of “Extruder users choose option of continuous time 60 seconds. The filament must loaded in the GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Step 2: Choose corresponding printer type and firmware version and click [OK] in the firmware updating box. After confirming the printer is in free state, the software will automatically update the firmware GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
① Help Contents:Click [Help]--[Help Contents], you can read the help contents. ② Check for Updates : Click [Help]--[Check for Update] to detect the available updates online. ③ About FlashPrint : Click [Help]--[About Flashprint], the software information GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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The contents include the current software version and copyright information. 6-25 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
(7-2)Click[Print]--[Machine Type] to select Flashforge GuiderⅡ (7-3)Click the [Load] icon to load a .stl model file and the object will display on the build area. [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to make your model perfectly positioned (7-4)Click GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Note:If you’ve place your model in a right place, you can skip the step above. (7-5) Click the Print icon on the top, you should make some setups for your print job. Preview: If you check the [Preview] box, you can preview your model after slicing is done. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
USB cable and USB stick. 7.2.1 Print from Computer (USB connection) ①Connect your GuiderⅡ with your PC via a USB cable. ②Turn on your GuiderⅡ, level the build plate and load the filament. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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If you want to print a Gcode from a local folder, you just need to load the file into Flashprint at the status of USB connection or WIFI connection, then click the [Print] button on the top-right. ● Load the target Gcode file into FlashPrint. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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PC will transfer the Gcode file to the printer. 7-10 ● After finishing transferring, the printer will heat up automatically. And when heating finishes, the print will start to build the model. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Abort:To stop heating and printing. Once you tap [Abort], the process is irreversible. Pause:To suspend the print job, you can tap it again to resume it. You can use this function when you want to change the filament halfway. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
On the contrary, low-quality scheme produces low-resolution object but at a high speed. When printing with PLA, users will find a “hyper” option available. General: a. Layer Height GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Retraction Length: Amount of retraction. Retraction can help users reduce stringing or oozing during printing. (The default value shall be suggested.) b. Speed: Speed at which the filament is retracted. The default value shall be suggested. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Mode: There are two options for Start Point mode. One is “closest to specific location”, the other is “use random start points”. b. X: The coordinate value of X c. Y: The coordinate value of Y GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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. Solid Speed: Speed at which the top/bottom parts are printed. b. Sparse Speed: Speed at which the infill is printed. 3)Combine Infill a. Maximum Combine Layers: Select the layer amount according to the layer height. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Speed: Speed at which the linear supports are printed. b. Space to Model(X/Y): The gap between the treelike supports and the model contact surfaces (in the X/Y directions). c. Space to Model(Z): The distance between the treelike supports and the model GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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. Enable Pre-extrusion: Enable the extruder to pre-extrusion until . b. Space to Model: The maximum distance between the pre-extruded filament and model’s first layer. C.Path Length: The filament length of pre-extrusion. d. Speed: The printing speed of pre-extrusion. 3)Wall GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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B-Axis: Voltage parameter of left-extruder stepper motor. The bigger the value is, the more heater will produce. 2)Others a.Extrusion Ratio: The filament amount extruded by the extruder. Default: 109% GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Enable Adjustments: Enable software to make compensation for errors. b. External Compensation: Enable software to make compensation for the outer diameter error. c. Internal Compensation: Enable software to make compensation for the inner diameter error. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
In these cases, support structures are needed to ensure objects integrity and print quality. ①Principle of 45 Degrees Generally speaking, if the 3D model has an overhang of more than 45 degrees, you GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Treelike Support Structure:Suitable for models with small area overhang(s).(You are suggested printing a raft) Features:Treelike support structure is proprietary to Flashforge Corporation. And this structure can save support material and can be easily removed. However, compared with the linear support structure, it’s of less stability. So you are suggested to manually add more supports after auto-generating treelike supports.
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Right:Treelike support structure Wrong:Linear support structure GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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2) Model with Small-area Overhang Right:Treelike support structure GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Wrong:Linear support structure Manual Modification For the experienced 3D printer users, the [Add] and [Delete] buttons are suggested using for manually adding or deleting supports. GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
1)Manual Add 8-10 You can add the support structure manually to according to the actual shape of the model. Left click [Add] on the left, and then click on the position when support structure is GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Such as the models below, you need to put one of the surfaces onto the platform.(Please refer to 5.1.12-⑦Surface to Platform) ① Improper Proper 8-12 ② Improper Proper 8-13 ③ Improper Proper 8-14 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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Look at the model below: Picture 8-15 is the preview of the model’s original placement and Picture 8-16 is the preview of the model with support structure. 8-15 (8-16) Model with support structure 8-16 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(8-17) Looking at the Picture 8-16, we will definitely find that the complex supports will influence the smoothness of the model. By analyzing the model’s feature, cutting from the Y plane will be suitable. 8-17 (8-18) The model preview after cutting. 8-18 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
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(8-19) Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to put the flat surfaces onto the platform. 7-10 Comparison 8-19 GuiderⅡ User Guide | www.flashforge.com 0086-0579-82273989...
Chapter 9: Supports and Service Flashforge team is on standby and ready to help you with any challenges you may have with your GuiderⅡ. If the issues or questions are not covered in this User Guide, you can seek for solutions on our official website or contact us via telephone.
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