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Content

Content........................................................................................................................... 2

Preface ........................................................................................................................... 3

Introduction.................................................................................................................... 4

Notice............................................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology ............................................................................... 8

Chapter 2: About Finder .............................................................................................. 10

2.1 About Your Finder .......................................................................................... 10

Chapter 3˖Unpacking ................................................................................................ 20

Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly ................................................................................... 25

4.1 Filament Installation....................................................................................... 25

4.2 Printer Start-up ............................................................................................... 26

4.3 Loading Filament............................................................................................ 26

Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling................................................................................... 30

Chapter 6: About Software .......................................................................................... 33

6.1 Software Installation....................................................................................... 33

6.2 Exploring FlashPrint....................................................................................... 33

Chapter 7: Basic Printing............................................................................................. 57

7.1 Generate a Gcode ........................................................................................... 58

7.2 Print Methods ................................................................................................. 61

Chapter 8: Advanced Printing...................................................................................... 64

8.1 Skills on Supports........................................................................................... 72

8.2 Control over Printing Quality......................................................................... 78

Chapter 9: Supports and Service.................................................................................. 83

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Preface

Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder

or some tiny scratcheson the build tape, it isnormal and won’taffect the printing quality.

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 Finder User Guide is designed for the Finder users to start their

printing journey with Flashforge Finder. 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 Finder for you to get a

better 3D experience.

For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the following

materials:

(1) Quick Start Guide

Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The Quick

Start Guide will help you start your print journey as soon as possible.

(2) Official Flashforge Website: http://www.flashforge.com

The official Flashforge website contains the up-to-date information concerning

Flashforge software, firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able to

get the contact information from there.

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Introduction

Notes͹

The Flashforge Finder 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.

The Preface section includes resource acquisition channel, the overall framework of

the manual, and the problems that should be paid attention to while printing.

The introduction section contains the overview of 3D printing technology, equipment

introduction, unpacking and installation of equipment, software installation and use.

After-sale section contains the user how to get the support and help.

xPlease read Flashforge Finder 3D Printer User Guide carefully before use.

·The User Guide is written based on Windows 7 OS.

·The version of the Flashprint is latest.

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Notice

Safety Notice

! Notices: Read all the instructions in the manual and familiarize yourself with the

Flashforge Finder 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.

PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE

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· Work Environment Safety

Keep your work place tidy.ķ

Do not operate Finder in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.ĸ

Keep Finder out of children and untrained people’ reach.Ĺ

· Electrical Safety

Always use thķe Finder with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Finder plug.

Do not use Finder in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Finder to burning sun.ĸ

Do not abuse the cord.Ĺ

Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm.ĺ

In case of uncertain accidenĻt, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long.

·Personal Safety

Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing.ķ

Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing.ĸ

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hĹair, clothing and

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gloves away from moving parts.

Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,ĺalcohol or medication.

·Cautions

Do not leave the device unattended for long.ķ

Do not make any modifications to theĸdevice.

To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament. (The distance betweenĹthe nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm)

Operate the device in a wellĺ-ventilated environment.

Never use the device for illegal activities.Ļ

ļNever use the device to make any food storage vessels.

Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.Ľ

Never put the model into your mouth.ľ

Do not remove the models with force.Ŀ

· Environment Requirements

Temperature: RT 15-30ć

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

All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until filament is needed. Filament

should be stored atclean and dry conditions.

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Legal Notice

All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change without

the official authorization from Flashforge.

FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH

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

This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.

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Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

3D printing refers to transforming three-dimensional models intophysical objects that

you can hold and touch. It is also called additivemanufacturing because the 3D model is

created by “adding” layers uponlayers of material until the object is fully formed.

Fused Filament Fabrication(FFF) is the most common method of 3D printing.It is also

the method that the Finder uses. It works by melting plasticmaterial called filament onto

a print surface in high temperature. Thefilament solidifies after it cools down, which

happens instantaneouslyafter it is extruded from the nozzle. 3D objects are formed with

thefilament laying down multiple layers.

1.1 Process

3D printing involves three steps:

1.) Make or download a 3D model

2.) Slice andexport the 3D model

3.) Build the 3D model

1.1.1 Make a 3D Model:

Currently, there are three ways to creating a3D model.

·Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD (computer-aideddesign) software

such as 3DTADA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Pro-E, and our own software Happy 3D to

design your own 3D model.

·3D Scanners An alternative method to creating a 3D model is to scanan

object. 3D scanners work by digitizing a physical object, collectingits geometric data,

and saving it to a file on your PC. There are alsoapps that can turn a mobile device into a

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3D scanner.

·From the Cloud The most popular way of obtaining a 3D model is to download it

from websites that allow users to upload 3D models that they designed.

E.g. :www. thingiverse.com

1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3D Model:

Slice software is the software that prepares 3D models for printing and turns them into

instructions for the 3D printers. FlashPrint is theslicing software used for the

FlashForge Finder.

Using FlashPrint, you can turn stl. files into g. or gx. files for printing. Then the files

can be transferred to yourFindervia USB cable, USB stick or Wi-Fi.

1.1.3 Build the 3D Model:

Once the output file has been transferred to yourFinder, it will startto turn the 3D model

into a physical object by laying down layers of filament.

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