3D Printing For Dummies
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As you get more confident with 3D printing, you'll want to set up a plate of parts and print them at the same time. This approach rarely causes problems, but you may want to use the nozzle-lift function (Lift Z setting) in the printer settings tab in Slic3r.

Raising the print nozzle a fraction before a travel move is a good idea when you have a lot of parts on a build surface. This technique can reduce the chance that the printer will accidentally knock off a part or shift the print carriage out of alignment.

For some objects and 3D printers, you may find that rotating a part 45 degrees on the platform makes printing easier, reduces warping, and minimizes the possibility of travel moves that hit corners or the edges of parts. If a print fails or has problems, perform this simple rotation, or reposition the object on the bed before changing other settings.

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Richard Horne (RichRap) has worked as an engineer, marketer, and product designer. He blogs and shares ideas on making 3D printing easier for everyone. Kalani Kirk Hausman has experience as an IT consultant, enterprise architect, auditor, and ISO. He conducts research on integrating 3D-printed materials into educational curricula.

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