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Use the UP Mini
In order to use the UP Mini there are a few things you'll need to do.
- Check Printer Filament
- Take a look at the printer filament spool and ensure there's enough filament on the roll for your print.
- A good rule of thumb is for every square CM of your print there should be 15CM on the spool.
- Initialise Printer
- On the attached PC, run the 'UP 2.18' software.
The Up Studio software isn't working with this printer anymore.
- On the Main Menu click 3D Print and then Initialize.
- Insert Bed
- Check the printer has a bed inserted, if not find a spare perfboard which should be with the printer.
- Slide the perfboard into the slots on the 2 sides of the platform, using your hands to support the platform and pushing down and forward with your thumbs.
- Test extrusion.
- On the Main Menu click 3D Print and then Maintenance
- Hit “Extrude” button.
- The printhead will start to heat up, within 5 minutes the printhead temperature will reach 260 degrees then the printer will buzz and the print head starts to extrude.
- Watch the printer push the filament out, making sure it's not coming out sideways. If it is, report it to the #digifab chat.
- When it completes it will beep again, pull the filament out and it should be a nice smooth coil of filament.
Do not reach up towards the nozzle, reach down towards the bed.
If it is bubbly or textured report this to #digifab chat.
If the filament doesn't come out at all, report this to #digifab chat.
- Set up Print
- Clean off Bed
Changing Filament
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