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3D Printing Knowledge Base

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Below you'll find all the guides we have assembled to help you get started with 3D Printing. 

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Getting Started

  • An Introduction to 3D Printing
  • Obtaining a 3D Model
  • Types of 3D Printing
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FDM 3D Printing

  • FDM 3D Printers Comparison
  • FDM Materials Guide
  • FDM Post Processing Guide
  • Key Settings - Supports
  • Key Settings - Layer Height
  • Key Settings - Infill
  • Key Settings - Adhesion
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Troubleshooting FDM

  • Troubleshooting - Clogged Nozzles
  • Troubleshooting - Grinding Filament
  • Troubleshooting - Oozing
  • Troubleshooting - Print Not Sticking to Print Bed
  • Troubleshooting - Under-extrusion
  • Troubleshooting - Warping

 

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Ultimaker 3D Printers

  • Ultimaker 2 Go
  • Ultimaker 2+
  • Ultimaker 3
  • Ultimaker S5
  • CURA Top Level Guide
  • Ultimaker Printer Guide - Starting a print
  • Ultimaker Printer Guide - Changing Material
  • Ultimaker Printer Guide - Levelling the build plate
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Prusa 3D Printers

  • Prusa Mini+
  • Prusa Mk3s+
  • Prusa Slicer Top Level Guide
  • Prusa Printer Guide - Starting a print
  • Prusa Printer Guide - Changing Material
  • Prusa Printer Guide - First Layer Calibration
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Raise3D 3D printer

  • Raise 3D Pro2Plus
  • ideaMaker Top Level Guide
  • Raise 3D Printer Guide
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If you cant find the information you need, contact the Helpline for further information. 

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