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This exceptionally fast 3D printer has an automatic material changer and can be programmed using the micro-SD card slot on the front. We have the X1E variant due to the built-in ethernet port, which we plan on utilising soon. | This exceptionally fast 3D printer has an automatic material changer and can be programmed using the micro-SD card slot on the front. We have the X1E variant due to the built-in ethernet port, which we plan on utilising soon. | ||
This machine doesn't use Cura - instead you should slice files for printing using Bambu Studio. This is available on all the Maker Space PCs. | |||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
Follow the [[Quick Start Guide - 3D Printing|3D Printing Quick Start Guide]], and ask a member of staff if you | We recommend using this printer once you are familiar and comfortable using the Ultimaker printers. Follow the [[Quick Start Guide - 3D Printing|3D Printing Quick Start Guide]] to get started with those, and ask a member of staff if you would like to be shown how to use Bambu Studio. | ||
== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
=== Build plates === | === Build plates === | ||
There are a variety of build plates available, but the most commonly used combination is loaded into the printer most of the time. Use the Cool Plate side for printing with PLA, and the Engineering Plate side for printing with materials like PA-CF, ABS etc. | There are a variety of build plates available, but the most commonly used combination is loaded into the printer most of the time. Use the Cool Plate side for printing with PLA, and the Engineering Plate side for printing with materials like PA-CF, ABS etc. | ||
The printer detects which build plate is loaded and compares it to the build plate it is expecting in the sliced g-code file. If it starts complaining, check you've got it the right way around! | |||
The printer detects which build plate is loaded and compares it to the build plate it is expecting in the sliced g-code file. If it starts complaining, check you've got it the right way around! Also check that you have select the correct build plate when slicing your parts in Bambu Studio. | |||
The build plate is held to the bed magnetically. To remove it simply pull up, to replace use the guides in the back and slide the plate in at a slight angle until it is seated in the correct position. | The build plate is held to the bed magnetically. To remove it simply pull up, to replace use the guides in the back and slide the plate in at a slight angle until it is seated in the correct position. | ||
=== Loading files === | === Loading files === | ||
There is a micro-SD card located on the right of the control touch screen. Push it gently to pop it out. | There is a micro-SD card located on the right of the control touch screen. Push it gently to pop it out. | ||
Insert this micro-SD into the card reader on one of the Maker Space PC, then save your print file to it from Bambu Studio. | Insert this micro-SD into the card reader on one of the Maker Space PC, then save your print file to it from Bambu Studio. | ||