{"id":3385,"date":"2024-09-26T15:00:35","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T19:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/?p=3385"},"modified":"2025-01-07T15:13:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T20:13:52","slug":"bambu-printers-3d-printing-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library.torontomu.ca\/dmelab\/bambu-printers-3d-printing-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Bambu Printers: 3D Printing Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Setup Bambu Studio:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. First, Install<\/a> Bambu Studio on your laptop, or use one of the DME desktops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select your region<\/strong>: North America.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Printer setup:<\/strong>\n
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    1. Deselect all printers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Select Bambu A1 with a 0.40mm nozzle and Bambu X1 Carbon with a 0.40mm nozzle.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Filament selection:<\/strong>\n
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      1. Deselect all filaments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Select Bambu PETG Basic, Bambu PETG-CF, and Generic PLA.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Final steps:<\/strong>\n
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        1. Deselect the “Install Network Plugin” option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Click “Finish” to complete the setup.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Prepare your file for 3D printing:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Before you begin, find or create a .stl or .3mf model file that you will 3D print. If. you won’t be creating an original design, you can download 3D models from repositories such as Printables<\/a>, Thingiverse<\/a>, or Makerworld<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Check printer settings:<\/strong>\n
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            1. Ensure that your printer, print bed, and filament settings match the printer you are using in Bambu Studio.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Import your mesh file:<\/strong>\n
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              1. Import the desired mesh file into the software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Use object modification tools:<\/strong>\n
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                1. The basic tools like Auto Orient, Arrange All Objects, Move, Rotate, Scale, and Lay on Face enable you to perform common tasks, like selecting a face of your model to orient it for optimized printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. For this example, use the “Lay on Face” command to orient the model correctly. (Library\/SLC Model)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Add supports <\/strong>\n
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                  1. Support are crucial to prevent print failures. At the DME, we recommend using organic supports if needed (found under “Support” > “Type” > “Tree”).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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                  3. Set Infill Level<\/strong>\n
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                    1. At the DME, we offer an infill level of up to 20% maximum.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Export your gcode<\/strong>:\n
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                      1. Once you’re satisfied with your print and have confirmed it meets the necessary standards for efficiency and functionality, select the drop-down menu for “Print Plate” and choose “Export Plate Sliced File.”<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Step 3: Check in for your booking the DME Welcome Desk <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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