LeapFrog 3d printer Manual page 32

Manual Leapfrog Creatr
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Soluble support
This support type is only accessible for those owning a Creatr Dual extruder, as you will need to
print with two different materials and extruders. The advantage of soluble support is that it
dissolves and does not leave any marks on the surface of your print.
The Creatr supports PLA and PVA as soluble support material. PLA is soluble in sodium hydroxide
[drain cleaner] mixed with water and PVA is solvable in ordinary tab water. The soluble support
material needs to be inserted in the second extruder.
as listed on the package while using sodium hydroxide!
After your Creatr is finished printing, you need to remove your print [including the support
material] from the bed. Place your object together with the support material in the correct
solvent for your support material and the support will dissolve.
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No support
When your print does not need any support material because it does not have any overhanging
parts that need support, just like the left cup in the example, you can select the option "No
support".
High quality or fast printing
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Now that you have become familiar with the support types available, we will tell you the
difference between high quality printing and fast printing.
With 3D printing you will always ask yourself "Do I need a quick prototype or the final product?"
The answer to this question affects your choice for the print profile.
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High quality printing
Choosing for high quality will give you the best results. This will mean that the layer height of
each layer is very small [0.15 mm, experimental to 0.1 mm], leaving an almost flat finish. When
selecting a high print quality, your layers become more than twice as small compared to the fast
printing setting. This will result in twice as much movements needed by the print head and
therefore it also takes twice as much time to print your object.
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Fast printing
When you need a very quick prototype, just to check dimensions of your product or to quickly
show someone the idea, we would recommend the fast printing profile. The fast print profile
prints with a layer thickness 0.35mm. Here, you will notice a less smooth finish surface, but
choosing the fast printing profile will also speed up the print time at least twice.
Warning, you should follow the guidelines
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