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| - | ====== Disclaimer ====== | ||
| - | **Work in progress, speak with someone familiar with printing before trying it yourself!** | ||
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| - | ====== Pre print checklist ====== | ||
| - | * Switch the machine off if it was still on. Due to a bug in the firmware, you should only print after rebooting the machine. | ||
| - | * Is there a notice on the machine saying it's not functional? If yes, contact an admin and don't continue to print. | ||
| - | * Are all the screws fixed? Is the extruder fixed? | ||
| - | * Are the three axis unobstructed? | ||
| - | * Is there material in the extruder? | ||
| - | * Was the gcode of the model checked for correctness using skeinforge? | ||
| - | * Is there someone who has allready printed on the Reprap at your side? | ||
| - | * Is the extruder fan connected? | ||
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| - | ====== Printing ====== | ||
| - | * Convert your .stl or .gts model to gcode using skeinforge. Use s' skeinforge config or a modification thereof {{: | ||
| - | * Run your gcode through unix2dos. | ||
| - | * Copy your gcode onto an SD card. | ||
| - | * Insert card into RepRap. | ||
| - | * Power the RepRap on. | ||
| - | * Select "Print Object", | ||
| - | * Select the object to print using up and down buttons, then press the right button to start printing. | ||
| - | * The extruder head will now begin to warm up. | ||
| - | * Some material will now " | ||
| - | * When at it's temperature, | ||
| - | * Now the object will be printed on top of the raft. | ||
| - | * Wait for the object to finish. Observe the actions of the RepRap. If something unexpeted happens, power off the machine by pulling the plug! | ||
| - | * Congratulations, | ||
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| - | ====== Post print ====== | ||
| - | * Power off the machine. | ||
| - | * Document your print in [[printing]]. Take pictures and upload them to [[http:// | ||
| - | * Weight your printed object and track your [[intern: | ||
| - | * Are all the screws still in place? Is the extruder ok? If not, put a sign on the machine that warns the next users about the problem and document it in the wiki. | ||