Offline Printing - SebastianConran Vector 3 Quick Start Manual

SLICING
Your stl file must be 'sliced' into layers before printing.
The software does this for you, although you also have
the option to alter default values to customise your print.
• Click the red Slice button to bring up the Slicing Settings.
• Select the Filament Settings tab; the drop-down menu
allows you to select between Fine, Fast and Normal
(below). Fine gives a higher quality print but will take
longer to print. Fast gives the quickest print time but the
lowest print resolution. Normal is a mid-range option.
• If your build requires support structures (see right), select
the Print Settings tab and tick the box labelled Generate
Support Material.
• Click Slice.
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SUPPoRT STRUCTUReS
Some stl files will print more effectively with the aid of
support structures – 'props' of PLA or ABS that extend
between the object and the build plate. Printing with
supports is required when creating shapes with
undercuts, overhangs or bridges, as these are otherwise
liable to droop or collapse.
Once an object has printed, the support structures must
be removed manually, and the surface of your object will
need finishing off by cutting with tin-snips, or by filing.
Support structures are added during the slicing process
(see left).
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PRINTING
Once your file is sliced, click Print. Printing will
commence once the plate and nozzle reach operating
temperature. The estimated print time is shown in the
bottom right-hand corner of the screen.
At the start of the print, the plate rises to meet the nozzle,
which first lays down a perimeter skirt of plastic before
commencing on the object itself. Your computer screen
displays a grey representation of the print in progress, with
each new layer shown in red (see below).
Once printing has
finished, use the
scraper tool to ease the
object and any other
material from the build
plate. Give the printer a
couple of minutes to
cool down before
switching off.

offline printing

Your V3 printer is equipped with an SD card. If you
choose the Offline option, you can unplug your
computer from the printer once the print command has
fully 'spooled' to the printer (this may take some time).
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