3D Printing Guide

To start you must make a model that you want to print.

Then you have to go to the Document Menu and Make Sure the Workspace Units are in mm.

Then to export go to the part tab that you want to export, right click it, and choose export.

Name your file something that describes it. Also make sure your export settings match what I have below.

Once you click OK, you should see your file download like this:

Now to be able to print you have to click the Type here to search bar in the bottom left corner of your screen and type in Cura. Click on the first item cura-lulzbot.

If you have used Cura before, skip this step. If not a menu will come up asking you to agree click on I understand and agree.

Another menu will appear asking you to add a printer click on Lulzbot TAZ 6 and SingleExtruder then click add printer.

Adding the TAZ 6 (standard)

A third menu will come up asking you to put in specific info about the printer - you will change nothing in this tab and just click on Finish.

While you are at it, you should add another printer using the Add Printer Menu on the top right. This printer should be a Lulzbot TAZ 6 with the Aerostruder V1 toolhead.

Adding the TAZ 6 Aerostruder

Now that you have your printers added, select the correct printer for your needs. The TAZ 6 standard typically has PLA in it (hard plastic). If you need something flexible, choose the Aerostruder.

Now open your file...

To rotate your model you first have to click on it and then go to the Rotate tab and click on it. Then change the X, Y, or Z to rotate your model.

For specifics on printing settings ask your teacher.

To be able to move your model to a printer get a SD card out of one of the 3D printers and put it into your computer.

To move the files onto your flashdrive you have to click on Save to Removable Drive. Make sure you have it selected by clicking the arrow and choosing your sd card.

Now to start your 3D print put your sd card into the printer with the golden teeth facing you. Before you start your print wipe down the printer bed with the wipes (for PLA) OR apply a thin layer of glue stick (for flexible filaments).

Now turn on your printer and click the dial. Rotate the dial until you reach Print From SD and click then rotate until you are on your model name. Then click and your print will start.