DREAMER DESKTOP 3D PRINTER User Guide
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1. 6 After the object is done slicing take the SD card from the computer Insert it into the SD card slot on the Dreamer Z O U UO lt Z oc A LL O un m O an LLI 7 Turn on the Dreamer Make sure the build plate is leveled page 22 and filament is loaded on the left extruder page 19 Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 51 8 Press Print and then press the middle SD Card icon X Preheat Tools 126MB F7B1MB BETTEN 9 A list of file s will show up press the file that you would like to print then press Yes hie Ne Creator P cae Manual WR N E ae aa SH Confirm Print LNOD ONILNIYd JO SGOHLIAW Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 52 The printer willnow enter preheating phase and will start printing once it finishes preheating L Extruder 160 C 220 C R Extruder the Platform Printing from Wi Fi Turn on Dreamer Make sure the build plate is leveled page 22 and filament is loaded on the left extruder page 19 Turn on Wi Fi on the Dreamer To do this press l l and Level gt Filament hon oe e OJ Setting Monitor About Connecting Tate TELS G FactoryReset 9 3 A connection called HF LPB can be found on the list of available networks Connect to this network 4 Open your Internet browser Type in 10 10 100 254 and hit Enter on your keyboard Enter2. Advanced settings can be set by clicking on More Options Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com Connect Machine i Connection Moc wi IP Address Port 10 10 100 254 8890 V prine when Shee done m 1 want toc Pie Sice Engine Steinforge Machine Typ Fashfonge Dreamer Materai Rgh ABS Material Left ABS sopone Des a Resolubon Low Faster Mmh Standard U Skit w High Slower n L Vee 4 r ach u Layer Height 0 1 Sem Layers taf Speed Temo other Humber f Shebe 4 Restore Defauks mca 55 13 Check the box of Print When a Fi preview EF pine when Sica done Slice Done and hit OK Layer Height Humber Of Shele Restore Defauks 0 cancel Save configuration E Fee are 5 pi a 14 Save the file at any location and the object will start slicing s m T O o un O a Z Z a N O Z 15 After the object is done slicing it will automatically upload the gcode to the Dreamer J Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 56 16 After the gcode is done uploading the printer will go into a preheat phase The Dreamer will start printing a L Extrud 160 C 220 C once preheating is finished dwr Stop Mi i it Platform 9 Printing with Support 1 If the 3D model h
3. DREAMER DESKTOP 3D PRINTER User Guide v2 0 202162015 FLASHFORGEUSA www flashforge usa com CONTENTS WELCOME TO FLASHFORGE DREAMER A How to use this manual B The FlashForge Experience and Promise C Understanding 3D Printing in 3 Minutes Chapter 1 SETTING UP THE DREAMER A What s included in the box B Unboxing the Dreamer C Hardware assembly C1 Changing voltage on Dreamer power supply C2 Mounting the extruder set C3 Installing filament C4 Plugging in power cord amp USB cable D Loading unloading filament D1 Loading filament D2 Unloading filament X E Leveling the build plate Chapter 2 ATHOROUGH LOOK AT THE FLASHPRINT SOFTWARE A Overview of the functions Chapter 3 MAKING YOUR FIRST PRINT A Overview B Single amp dual extrusion print B1 Single extrusion print B2 Dual extrusion print C Methods of printing C1 Printing from USB C2 Printing from SD card C3 Printing from Wi Fi C4 Printing with support Chapter 4 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A Getting support Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 10 11 14 14 15 16 18 19 19 21 22 27 43 44 44 45 46 46 49 52 56 58 WELCOME TO FLASHFORGE DREAMER A HOWTO USE THIS MANUAL This user manual is divided into four chapter for ease of navigation and will use examples based on Microsoft Windows 7 operating system The first chapter lays out the guide on setting up the Dreamer and preparing fo
4. O I m J I m gt m I N O Z T Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 13 C HARDWARE ASSEMBLY The Dreamer comes pre assembled and is almost ready to print ARP All you need to do is set the appropriate voltage mount the extruder set and install the filament It will only take between 5 to 10 minutes before you can fire up the Dreamer and prepare for your first 3D print PRECAUTION FlashForge Dreamer uses a switching power supply with 115V 230V Prior to installing the hardware it is critical to check the AC output voltage of your home or workplace The power supply should be switched to reflect your AC output voltage Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the Dreamer Please follow the steps below to switch to the correct voltage For the United States and Canada the correct voltage to use is 115V For most European countries use 230V Please double check as FLASHFORGE USA will not be responsible for damages as a result of improper care Changing Voltage on Dreamer Power Supply The power supply is located at the bottom of the Dreamer It is accessible by removing the four screws with the supplied hex wrench To do this gently rest the Dreamer with the front panel facing down Hold the extruder set while doing this You will see the power supply switch Using a hex wrench switch it to the appropriate voltage for your country Replace the bottom panel and secure it back on with the original sc
5. Open when the extruder is not at the minimum z position Displays Triggered when the extruder reaches the minimum Z position Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 38 e Fan Controls Open Turn on the side fan located at the left of the extruders e Close Turn off the side fan located at the left of the extruders e Stepper Motor Controls Enable Unlock the motor to be controlled manually Disable Lock the motor so it does not allow any movement LED Color Change the LED color of the Dreamer e MK 8 Left Plastic Extruder Motor Speed RPM Select a speed between 2 to 10 RPM for when performing Motor Control Extrude Duration Select duration for the motor to move when performing Motor Control e Motor Control Forward Trigger the motor to spin clockwise as Load Filament Reverse Trigger the motor to spin counter clockwise as Unload Filament e Stop Stop any movement of the motor e MK8 Right Plastic Extruder e Same as MK8 Left Plastic Extruder NOTE When on Motor Control the right extruder spins counterclockwise for Forward and clockwise for Reverse O lt m JJ lt m Q T m TI Z A O zZ un N O Z m Extruder Temperature Controls e MK8 Left Target Enter a temperature in Celsius for the left extruder Click Apply to apply this setting MK8 Left Current Shows the current temperature for th
6. Z A O Z un N O Z T printer can print G Extruder Allow users to choose which extruder they would like to print the object Object that print with either extruders would show in the corresponding color H Z O U N Z O H U Li LU al j LL O gt cc LL gt o H File Load Loads the stl file to the program the object will appear on the screen after a successful load e Save Scene Saves the file as it appears on the screen e Example Sample 3D designs included in FlashPrint that users can print from Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 30 Recent Files Files that are currently loaded will be shown here Preference e Language Allows users to choose language for the software Languages that are available now are English Chinese Simplify Chinese Traditional and Japanese Checks for update after start This option allows FlashPrint to check for update If an update is available it will prompt users to update the software version Language English Check for update after start e Quit Exit the software O lt m JJ lt m oe Q ar m TI Z A O Z VY N oe Z I Edit e Undo Undo the last step of modification to the file e Redo Redo an Undo e Select All Selects all the objects on the build plate e Duplicate Copy and paste the selected object e Delete Delete the selected ob
7. select and The extruder and the build plate will begin to move to the starting position Once the extruder and build plate stops moving slide the piece of paper continuously back and forth between the nozzle and the build plate And simultaneously adjust the screw just enough so that the paper causes a slight friction Press and wait for the extruder to move to the second position Slide the paper back and forth again and adjust the screw to create the same amount of friction as the previous step SSS Print Preheat 13 08 Ji HOME Filament Home Jog Mode MW About za O U lt l A a cn LLI L UO l LLI gt LLI l 8 Press NEXT again and repeat the same leveling technique 9 Press NEXT The nozzle will move to the center of the build plate Slide the paper through to make sure there is a slight friction Slowly adjust all the screws gaa by the same amount if there is no friction or too much friction Ig rr 10 Press FINISH once you have finished this Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 25 CHAPTER 2 A THOROUGH LOOK AT THE FLASHPRINT SOFTWARE A OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS FlashPrint is an application with advanced functions that integrates seamlessly with the Dreamer to make it print like a dream It is an all in one solution with functions such as controlling the Dreamer remotely printing over Wi
8. the username and password to login The default username and password are both admin The control panel will appear after a successful login 6 Click on Work Mode and choose AP STA mode and save it 7 Click on STA Setting select a working network enter the corresponding password and save 8 Restart the interface close the page turn off the Dreamer disconnect from the network and wait for 10 seconds Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com z Sem bein vgk Legie STA Gang AF Gesang Co Socke Astsunt Fovrwase update Kitak Syn riy STA Setting AP Sec COM Siket Atua Fertware ui Brosdiudar morrar Currently connected to Internet access x HF LPE ay No Internet access Wireless Network Connection A HF LPB Connected all 54 LNOD ONILNIYd JO SGOHLIW H Z O U J cc A belen O N m O aka LL 9 Turn the Dreamer back on and connect to the Dreamer network In FlashPrint choose Print from menu and select Connect 10 Under Connection Mode select Wi Fi and enter the IP Address Port as shown on printer LCD screen Then click Connect 11 Now the Dreamer is connected with FlashPrint A status box at the lower right corner will show the temperature of both extruders and the platform 12 In FlashPrint click Print A printing options screen will appear Make sure that ABS is selected under Material Left
9. with Selecting FlashForge Dreamer will print with both extruders while FlashForge Dreamer Single will print with one extruder NOTE When choosing FlashForge Dreamer Single make sure that the extruder you selected has filament pre loaded e Material Right Choose the material that will be used for the right extruder Material Left Choose the material that will be used for the left extruder Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 32 e Supports Enable disable support for the object Note Excessive overhang usually requires support to print successfully Resolution Presets values for layer thickness infill and speed These values can be modified at More Options e Wall Available for Slic3r Builds a wall around the object with the same height e Raft Available for Skeinforge Builds a raft under the 3D object e Skirt Builds a single layer wall outline around the object e More Options Beste Defauks e Layers Bl lt P Imant to A ita Pint wher fice gdong m Loc i m AT ii 1 u JJ Slee Engrie Sch x lt ES Machne Tit Faahfonge hearer Materwi Righ ABS O Sepport Ballen x m Kar a I Resolstion Lore Farter 7 Wal KETTE Grandad Ti Skat 1 i High ir a P Layers Inf Sosed Temp Other Liper Height 6 15mmn ra First Lor Het 6 25mm nn Humber Of Stele 4 A Z m e Layer Height Smaller number means higher resolution Typical values are b
10. Fi and having separate customizable settings for the left and right extruders The team at FlashForge is consistently updating FlashPrint to include additional functions that work seamlessly with the Dreamer Bie u m a oe hiy FlashForge 30 Printer Main Functions Icons A Load E Rotate B Print F Scale C Look G Extruder D Move Menu Functions H File K View Edit L Tools J Print M Help Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 27 H Z O U N Z O _ U LE LLI L T LL O gt cc Lu gt O Explanation of the Functions A Load Loads an stl format file to FlashPrint The object will appear on the screen after a successful load Print Prints the object as it appears on the screen Different printing methods are available see the part on Initial Print Clicking on this will prompt slicing settings where you will be able to adjust print speed print material and more Look Allows user to view the object on the platform Press and hold the left mouse button to pan the view Press and hold the right mouse button to rotate the view Move Allows user to move objects around the virtual build platform The coordinates 0 0 0 indicate the middle of the platform Changing the x y and z numbers will result in displacement of the object e Increasing x value e Increasing y value e Increasing z value moving object to
11. LA and 110 C for ABS Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 35 e Other wack ka Frans Print wii She don Slice Erane Siupinfcege Heachrie Tep Feira Dieke Materai Pagt ABS Materai Left ABS Swope Dinbi Besoin Low Fate Eye ande Soot E Hgh See ns Mare Gowen Layers init Speed temp tthe Tiare Far Dei Aula Greeters Tre erg Exterior Scent KT Restore Deizuki om cancel Turn Fan On There is a cooling fan attached to the left hand side of the extruder set This fan is for cooling down PLA filament after extrusion Turning on the fan is highly recommended for PLA prints Auto if this option is selected the fan will turn on when PLA is selected at Material Right Left Overhang Threshold When printing with support enter a number between 0 to 90 for the slicing engine to recognize the support area The degree values are measure from the horizontal to the tangent line of the curve Z U VW za U Z _ LL LLI L LL gt oc LLI gt Exterior Support Only Available for Skeinforge When this option is checked only exterior support will be built For example when printing letter O supports will be considered as interior support and when printing a letter F supports will be consider exterior support Restore Defaults Reset all the changes to system default e Save Configuration Save all the settings on this page
12. When slice another object it will load these saved settings Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 36 e View Gives users 7 different directions to view the object a amp FlashForge 3D Printer Eile Edit Print Wew Tools Help Home View Top View Bottorn View Front View Back View Left View Right View Load Show Model Outline Show Steep Overhang Show Model Outline Displays an outline of all the objects Show Steep Overhang Displays steep overhang that possibly needs support when printing e Tools only available when Dreamer is connected to FlashPrint via USB omas jog Contiki Mind Left Flaute Extraer Mi Right Pantie Extruder O lt m JJ lt m Q I m TI Z A oe Z un N O Z Ti Honor Speed RAH 3 00 Meier Centred Forward Revansa Stp RR Si are Wher Extroder an Pharm are bots nade to Ba u Bruce will OT LED Coles heat up unti Patton reach the given temperatu e Control Panel e Homing Homing X Move the extruder set to the right side until it triggers the x axis sensor and stop Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 37 a W chhnbp m Be lt v ITIZ ZIT ZDPTTmc zZEBEBEZGCO CC GKS ZZ ZTc c ho mm Homing Y Move the extruders to the back until it triggers the y axis sensor and stop Homing Z Move the buil
13. as excessive over I want to Preview Print wher Sice done hang then support will be needed Sice Engine 5icar oe Machine Typ Rashfonge Dreamer Material igh ABS Mataral Left ABS Supports Left Bander 2 In the Slice options screen select ee NAA He Stranded Short from Supports the left or right High Sewer O U J j cc QO LL O N m O an H LLI 2 extruder ote Opang Layers anf Speed Teme Other Layer Height 0 1500 First Layer Height 02m 3 Click OK to begin slicing Number Of Shel Restore Defaults 0K Cancel Save Configuration Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 57 CHAPTER 4 A D D DELON TANE INFORMATION A GETTING SUPPORT Our team of knowledgeable staff is on standby and ready to help you overcome any challenges you may have with your Dreamer If your issue or question is not covered in the user manual you can check our knowledge base or contact us by e mail or phone We also have a very active FlashForge community group on Google with a wealth of information and very helpful members There are solutions and instructions to common issues that can be found in our knowledge base Have a look first as most basic questions are answered there http www flashforge usa com kb The FlashForge Google Group is a community forum made up of fellow FlashForge users who share tips and tricks and help each other in ove
14. d plate up until it triggers the z axis sensor and stop e Homing All Perform homing for x y and Z e Jog Mode e Move the extruders and the platform to the direction of the arrow buttons indicated Pressing the button once will move the extruders platform by the increment selected at the drop down menu Stop When the extruders platform is moving this button will stop this movement immediately Jog Mode Select from the drop down menu for increment of each move e Center X Same as Homing X Center Y Same as Homing Y Center Z Same as Homing Z Make Current Position Zero Set the current position of the extruders and the platform as 0 0 0 NOTE X Y and Z boxes are for display purposes Changing the value in the boxes will not affect anything X Y Speed Controls how fast the extruders will move when performing the above movements _ O U N Z O p U LL LU 3E Li O gt cc LLI gt O Z Speed Controls how fast the platform will move when performing the above movements e End Stop Switch X Maximum Status Displays Open when the extruder is not at the maximum X position Displays Triggered when the extruder reaches the maximum x position Y Maximum Status Displays Open when the extruder is not at the maximum Y position Displays Triggered when the extruder reaches the maximum Y position e Z Minimum Status Displays
15. e left extruder e MK 8 Right Target Enter a temperature in Celsius for the right extruder Click Apply to apply this setting e MK8 Right Current Shows the current temperature for the right extruder Platform Target Enter a temperature in Celsius for the platform Click Apply to apply this setting Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 39 e O U N Z O U LL LLI e LL O gt cc LLI gt O Platform Current Shows the current temperature for the platform NOTE There are heating elements embedded in the extruders and platform Applying any temperature lower than the current temperature would not cool down the extruders or platform e Temperature Chart After applying temperature target this chart will show the temperature changes over time e Update Firmware Checks and updates Dreamer to the latest firmware version The Dreamer must be connected via USB in order to update On Board Preferences Machine Name S2Byte My Dreamer Extruder Count Extruders Distance X 34 0mm Y 0 0mm ES e Machine Name Change the name of the Dreamer e Extruder Select the number of extruder of your printer e Extruder Distance Specify the distance of the extruders Default values are X 34 00mm and Y 0 0mm e Machine Information Displays machine information such as machine type machine name firmware version and more Machine Type Flashforge D
16. etween 0 1 and 0 5 100 to 500 microns Use 0 5 for fast prototypes and 0 1 for fine details First Layer Height Available for Slic3r Enter the layer height of the first layer A small value of layer height requires a more precise leveling in order for the filament to stick Sometimes it is difficult to accomplish By adjusting the first layer height it allows user to print a fine object with a higher success rate Number of Shells Enter the number of layers that surrounding the object Typical values are between 1 and 5 Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 33 e Z O U N Z z U Z Lt LLI ne H LL O gt cc LLI gt O Infill Immer len Fire when tice done Shoe Engra Sionndonpe ies Machine Tyo Faatfonga Dreamer Matari Rgh CARS Morera Leet ARS Standard J Sr a High Slower Fil Dery u Bl Putten une aL ial ne at e Fill Density Enter the density value of the object 0 means completely hollow and 100 means completely solid Typical values are between 3 and 50 e Fill Pattern Select the pattern for printing the infill Available patterns are line rectangle and hexagon Speed Dwantto Preview Pant wher Shoe dong Machine Tro Finuhforge Dreamer Macero gt AES Hanpal Lett ABS o Print Speed Enter a print speed for printing the main object Typical values are between 30mm s and 120mm s e Sup
17. indicates it will be print with the left extruder z i Ka IENA Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 46 6 Now the 3D model is ready to be created Proceed to part C page 47 to select your connectivity method for printing Z O U oc A Z O N oc gt LLI lt a og LLI l UO V Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 47 C METHODS OF PRINTING Printing from USB 1 Connect Dreamer to the computer using the included USB 2 0 cable 2 Turn on the Dreamer Make sure the build plate is leveled and filament is loaded to the left extruder Please refer to page 22 for leveling the build plate and pages 19 and 21 for loading and unloading filament 3 Select Print from menu bar then select Connect 4 Click on Rescan then Connect Connection Moc Serial Connect SerialPort comz r Resan Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 48 5 Now the printer is connected with FlashPrint A status box at the lower right corner will show the temperature of both extruders and the platform 6 Press Print icon and a printing options screen will appear Make sure ee eee p PP Sice Engine Skenforpe D that ABS is selected under Material Machine Typ Fashforge Dreamer i koh AaBs o Z Left Advanced settings can be set pa u gt e A ate
18. ject J Print e Connect Allow users to connect the Dreamer to FlashPrint by either USB or Wi Fi e Disconnect Disconnects a connection This option will be grayed out Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 31 when there is no connection established Print Prints the object as it appears on the platform aa Er Ene Sac ner ie Per when Sie ar Habra Tyee Pence ge Cire Harn byi BES Haare je A Suppe Enke ul Lie nie Kor er il m ze Mra Goon Lyen bi Sound Brp ita E t Le mapi HE re hipi Humi TH Steele A e pmi ys 4 ONO id 6 a hirsi Giit Ge Com _ Sawn origin FlashForge 30 Printer e Preview When this box is checked a summary will be shown after slicing It shows the length the flament will be used the estimated time and the total layers on the left for the print job User can also scroll the bar on the left hand side of the screen to see the partial object by layers Print When Slice Done Printing will automatically start after FlashPrint finishes slicing the model _ O U N Z O H U I Lie LU al H LL O gt cc LL gt O e Slice Engine The engine used to slice the object Slicing engines currently available are Slic3r and Skeinforge Certain options functions are only available for the specific slicing engine e Machine Type Choose the number of extruders to print
19. nd the build plate The Dreamer utilizes a three point leveling system for its build plate At the bottom of the build plate there is one spring loaded screw in the front and two in the back Tightening the screw will create a bigger gap between the build plate and the nozzle while loosening it will create lesser gap Before leveling the build plate always make sure the build plate is at the operating temperature that you will be printing at FlashForge recommends the following temperatures 110 c for ABS and 50 c for PLA PRECAUTION The build plate operates at a temperature high enough to cause burns Please wear appropriate gloves before leveling the build plate 1 Preheat the build plate by selecting Preheat from the Dreamer s main menu Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 22 Z O U lt l A m ch LLI E I l LLI gt LLI 2 Press ON option under Platform and select the appropriate preheating temperature Press START once the values have been entered and wait for the Dreamer to preheat 3 In the meantime cut a piece of printing paper into approximately 5 in x 5 in 4 Once the platform has reached the appropriate temperature STOP the preheating process You will be prompted back to the preheat screen Press the green Back button to return to the main menu Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 23 From the main menu
20. o 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 into a 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 Slicing and Exporting the 3D Model A slicing software is required to process and interpret the 3D model into the language FFF 3D printers understand The FlashPrint is the slicing software used for the FlashForge Dreamer FlashPrint will slice the 3D model into numerous layers and output it as a g file which is the format read by the Dreamer The file is then transferred to the Dreamer by USB cable SD card or Wi Fi Making the Print Once the output file has been transferred to the Dreamer it will start to turn the 3D model into a physical object by laying down layers of filament Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 8 CHAPTER 1 SETTING UP THE DREAMER A WHAT S INCLUDED IN THE BOX 4 GB SD Card Side Fan Duct USB 2 0 Cable Power Cord 1 ABS Filament 2 Filament Spool Holder 1 PLA Filament Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 10 B UNPACKING THE DREAMER Congratulations on your purchase of the FlashForge Dreamer 3D printer In about 15 minutes you will be ready to start making your first 3D object This
21. port Print Speed Slic3r Enter a print speed for printing support Typical values are between 30mm s and 120mm s Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 34 Travel Speed Enter a speed for the extruder travel when it is not extruding filament Typical values are between 30mm s and 120mm s Temp watt bo Pras Pira whan Sot done Sice Enge Sueniorga Barer ighi ABS Miter Late ARS ET Duba Fears eer Liar Reme RE Sided Siar Right Extruder Enter a print temperature for the right extruder Typical values are between 180 C and 200 C for PLA and 200 C and 240 C for ABS NOTE Different colors may melt at different temperatures It is recommended to print with FlashForge or its recommended filament brands as sub par quality filaments will clog and damage the extruder Visit www flashforge usa com shop filaments html or www bumatusa com to see available filaments that have been tested on FlashForge 3D printers O lt m JJ lt m oe TI an m TI Z A O Z un N O Z Left Extruder Enter a print temperature for the left extruder Note When printing using only one extruder settings for the other extruder will not matter For example if printing only with left extruder and both extruders are set to a temperature of 220 C the right extruder will not heat up at all when actually printing Platform Enter the platform temperature when printing Typical values are 50 C for P
22. r L Z under More Options icon Check Re T the box Print When Slice Done and Resokstun Low Faster Ti Raft O click OK sn V O Lye Height jim Humber Of Shel 4 7 Save the file at any location and the object will start slicing 8 After the object is done slicing it will automatically upload the gcode to the Dreamer N lt BNAon He Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 49 9 After the gcode is done uploading the printer will go into a preheat phase The Dreamer will begin LExtruder 160 C 220 C Icon Standard 7 Skirt High Slower gt gt More Options printing once it has finished Stop preheating j R Extruder Platform Printing from SD Card 1 Press Print and a printing een ln Peace dons options screen will show up Sice Engine Skanforge CL a m as Machine Typ Flashforge Dreamer tt Dreamer 2 Material Righi ABS 7 n 2 Make sure that the Material Left Materal Left s E Q is selected as ABS Advanced settings lt joti z u can be set under More Options Resokition Low Faster Pi rar Z G A O Z i W urira E e 4 Click OK and save the gcode fle ic j in the SD card N ce lie N si ee am Se be Du I 4 127 occ u wy a Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 50 5 FlashPrint will begin slicing the 3D model
23. r User Guide www flashforge usa com 6 C UNDERSTANDING 3D PRINTING IN 3 MINUTES What is 3D Printing Simply put 3D printing is transforming three dimensional models into physical objects that you can hold and touch It is also called additive manufacturing because the 3D model is created by adding layers upon layers of material until the object is fully formed The Technique Fused filament fabrication is the most common method of 3D printing It is also the method that the Dreamer uses It works by melting plastic material called filament onto a print surface using high temperature The filament solidifies after it cools down which happens instantaneously after it is extruded from the print head 3D objects are formed with the filament laying down multiple layers 3D Printing Process 3D printing involves three steps 1 3D model design 2 Slicing and exporting the 3D model and 3 Making the print 1 Designing the 3D Model Currently there are three ways of creating a 3D model Designing From Scratch You can use free CAD computer aided design software such as Google Sketchup Tinkercad and Blender to design your very own 3D model Or grab a copy of one of the commercial 3D design software such as AutoCAD Maya or Rhino3D Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 7 H O U N Lu m J j cc a m m J m lt H N aa LL m Z 3D Scanners An alternative method t
24. r its first print You will learn the ins and outs of FlashPrint software in the second chapter The third portion is the actual printing and covers the procedures for various methods of printing and techniques The last chapter includes information regarding obtaining support PRECAUTION Prior to powering on the Dreamer make sure the power supply switch is set to 115v if you are located in the United States and Canada For other countries please refer to your country s AC output voltage Failure to do so will damage the mainboard For instructions on how to do this please refer to page 14 Please make sure to read this section carefully prior to setting up and operating the Dreamer e The Dreamer is very sensitive to static electricity so please make sure you contact a grounded object before operating the machine e Before repairing or making any alterations to the Dreamer it is essential that the machine is turned off and the power cord is unplugged The Dreamer operates at a very high temperature allow the nozzle extruded plastic and heating plate to cool before touching e Certain types of plastic flament may give off a slight odor when heated Because of this the Dreamer should always operate in a well ventilated area e Do not leave the Dreamer unattended when in operation Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 5 B THE FLASHFORGE EXPERIENCE amp PROMISE The FlashForge Experience Congratulation
25. rcoming challenges with 3D printing The forum can be accessed at the following link https groups google com d forum flashforge The FlashForge support team can be reached by e mail or phone between the hours of 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m PST Monday through Friday In case you contact us during after hours your inquiry will be answered the following business day E Mail supports flashforge usa com Toll Free 1 855 243 9838 applicable within North America International 1 626 322 3855 When contacting support please have your serial number ready The serial number is a bar code on the back of your Dreamer Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 59 Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 60
26. reamer Machine Name My Dreamer Firmware Versio W1 40 20140520 Serial Number 0x001D 0x4718 0x3133 Machine Size X 230mm Y 150mm Z 140mm Extruder Count 2 Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 40 Help File Edit Print View Help Help Contents Check for Updates Report A Problem About lank Help Contents e Check for updates Checks if there is a newer version of FlashPrint available Report A Problem e About Shows the current version of FlashPrint O lt m JJ lt m O Q ar m TI Z A O Z un N oe Z z Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 41 CHAPTER 3 MAKING YOUR FIRST PRINT A OVERVIEW This chapter will provide a step by step guide on turning a 3D model into a physical reality Before proceeding it is recommended that you go over prior chapters on loading unloading filament leveling the build plate and the functions and capabilities of FlashPrint There are two modes of printing single extrusion and dual extrusion With single extrusion you can choose the print head to use for making the print Dual extrusion is useful if you want to print dual colors or complex models that require supporting material There are three connection methods in order to print using the Dreamer All methods which include USB SD card and Wi Fi are covered in this chapter Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 43 B Single amp Dual Extru
27. rews 7 q Pa gt l j a L J I Tis un 0 e7 Dd of Hho Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 14 Z O U a aa TT 7 un lt x LLI lt m aa lt a Mounting the Extruder Set 1 Lay the extruder set on top of the extruder seat with the two extruder fans facing the front 2 Secure the extruder set onto the extruder seat by using two M3x12 from the bottom up 3 Install the side fan duct To do this find the side fan duct and attach it onto the left side of the extruder set Secure it with the supplied M3x8 screw Tip place the M3x12 screw through the mounting hole of the extruder seat first Afterwards align the extruder set and tighten Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 15 Installing Filament The parts needed to complete this section of the hardware assembly include the following 2 Filament spool holder e 2 Filament guide tube 2 Dreamer filament rolls included in the box Below shows the suggested path the filament should travel from the filament spool to the extruder 1 Begin by loosening the filament guide tube bracket on the back of the Dreamer just enough so that it can move freely LNOD A13W3SSV JYVMCYdVH Il MINI IT 000a Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 16 2 Remove a pack of filament that is included with the Dreamer Also find the filament spool holder Place the filament onto the filament
28. s on your purchase of the FlashForge Dreamer 3D desktop printer You may already had prior experience with other FlashForge products or know the technology behind 3D printing However we stillrecommend that you read this manual as it contains important information helpful to getting the best experience out ofthe Dreamer By following the user manual thoroughly and correctly you will be able to make your first print in no time If you d like to go over the fundamentals of 3D printing and how it works please read page 7 The FlashForge Promise Our team is composed of geeks and makers who are passionate about 3D printing and want to share this new technology with the world We understand the importance of product and service support especially the challenges that a new technology may bring along With FLASHFORGE USA you can always expect a close personal service from our team of experts At FLASHFORGE USA we understand that 3D printing is a new technology to many individuals Our aim is to educate and guide you through the entire process of 3D printing With 3D printing there are no limits you can go as far as your imagination takes you With the Dreamer dreams are no longer simply just imaginations They can become physical realities that you can hold touch and feel It is amazing to see a 3D printer turn an idea into real life layer by layer and we are delighted to have you on board with us to experience this phenomenon Dreame
29. seat Make sure the direction of the filament is going Upwards as shown nunus BBBBs vuran 89233 3 Lock the filament in place by securing it with the filament spool holder and turning it counter clockwise 4 Feed the filament through the filament guide tube Attach the guide tube onto the two filament guide tube brackets Z O U a aM TT V un lt Lu lt m c lt L TE i iD De N d a A OOO a WERE a Se lt lt __ a w 5 Then from the guide tube feed the filament directly into the extruder 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 for installing the other filament Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 17 Plugging in Power Cord amp USB Cable 1 Locate the power cord and plug it into the Dreamer Optional Locate the USB cord and plug one end into the Dreamer and the other into your computer The Dreamer supports USB 2 0 Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 18 ae gt I gt I m gt a N er lt N O Z Filament must pass through the extruder and into the heating block in order to be melted In this user guide we will demonstrate loading and unloading filament using the left side extruder Loading Filament Remove the lid of the Dreamer From the main menu press the right icon labeled Select and Z O U Z Lu lt x TE UJ m lt
30. section lays out the procedure for correctly removing the Dreamer from its shipping box The Dreamer contains delicate components please remember to handle with extra care and attention Let s begin 1 Lay the Dreamer shipping box on a flat surface preferably the floor Use an Xacto knife and carefully cut open the shipping box 2 Remove the top protective foam pieces which also houses the Dreamer s lid Set this aside for now The Dreamer unit willthen be exposed 3 Lift the Dreamer by its side openings and place it on a flat surface You will then see the Expert Kit power cord and USB 2 0 cable in the shipping box Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 11 4 The Dreamer will have an accessory box on top of it which will house the extruder set Remove the box and the foam pad from the Dreamer and gently lay the extruder set on the Dreamer build plate Inside wie ee POK will una a of3 ue Painter s an card a side a duct andi four pieces of 5 Hold the sides of the build plate as shown in the illustration and lift up slowly until it is at the top WAV VARA WANA ANAM AAAA AANA MAANA MAAN 6 You will see one ABS and one PLA filament roll and two filament spool holder under the build plate once it is moved out of the way 7 Unboxing has been completed The illustration to the right includes all the accessories that is included with the Dreamer Z Ww O a Z
31. sion Print Single Extrusion Print 1 Open FlashPrint by double clicking on the icon w er a FAA Weil Cog atr D 2 Click on Load and choose an stl om file from hard drive i _ a a E ir lita ine Fer Peer Tepe Em BE brise tt tt fa 3 The object will then be shown on the screen Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 44 4 Click on the object and then click on Extruder select Use left extruder Left extruder will be used for illustration purposes 5 Now the 3D model is ready to be created Proceed to part C of this chapter page 47 to select your connectivity method for printing Z O U oc A Z O V oc gt gt LLI lt m og LLI I Z 7 Dual Extrusion Print 1 Open FlashPrint by double clicking on the icon 2 Press Load and choose an stl fle sree 5 Demi Tem BE frusor i foe FE MILF l from hard drive E eg coe CMG denen fii Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 45 3 The object will then be shown on the screen 4 Press Load and choose another or the same file from hard drive Z fy m Ro v gt hin u 2L JJ O Z V I Z j A Z m 5 Click on the object and then click on Extruder select Use left extruder NOTE one object is turned to green that
32. the right moving the object to the moving the object up e Decreasing x value back e Decreasing z value moving object to the left Decreasing y value moving the object down moving the object to the front NOTE Moving the object up or down z axis may result in the object not being set on the platform hence fail to print Always make sure to put the object on the platform before printing On Platform Brings the object to the platform and make sure it prints successfully e Center Brings the object to the middle of the platform e Reset Reset all the position displacement changes have been made to the object Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 28 E Rotate Allows user to rotate the object respect to x y and z axis e Reset Resets all the position changes that have been made to the object F Scale Allows user to scale the object to a different size You can scale the object either by the actual dimension of the object or by percentage e Uniform scaling When this option is checked changing one of x y and z axis values will change all three This is to ensure the shape of the object is not affected by changing its size NOTE Unchecking this box and changing one of the axis values will result in changing the shape of the object e Maximum Automatically scale the object to the maximum size that the Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 29 O lt m JJ lt m O Q ar m TI
33. x O Z gt oS J m lt x O r 4 Wait for the extruder to heat up to the operating temperature The extruder will alert you once it is at the operating temperature Load the flament by inserting it into the extruder at an upright angle L Extruder 67 C 230 C Heating Cancel 5 Filament will start to extrude out of the nozzle Continue loading to ensure that the filament is extruding in a straight line Refer to the troubleshooting section if the filament is extruding at an angle I Dreamer User Guide www flashforge usa com 20 Unloading Filament Remove the lid of the Dreamer From the main menu press the right icon labeled Select and Wait for the extruder to heat up to the operating temperature The extruder will alert you once it is atthe operating temperature Unload the filament by gently guiding it out of the extruder CAUTION Do not pull on the filament as it will damage the gears E LEVELING THE BUILD PLATE A correctly leveled build plate will almost always guarantee a quality 3D object When printed objects have issues the first step to diagnose is to check and double check to make sure the build plate is leveled A general rule of thumb is to leave a gap that is the thickness of a piece of paper However for printing finer objects 150 micron and lower please use a filler gauge to level the build plate as it requires a lesser gap between the nozzle a
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