The last thing to do is to print! This is easily both the most stressful and rewarding part of the entire process. First, make sure you have a USB drive ready. This is how we will transfer the gCode into the printer. Once you have selected your file, DO NOT LEAVE THE PRINTER. It is essential that you stay next to the printer as it heats up and extrudes the first few layers. This is when most of the errors occur, so leaving a print alone during this crucial time can be fatal. It is also important to remember that 3D prints will take a long time, so it is good idea to either start them in the morning or after school so they can run overnight. I generally prefer to start them in the morning that way if anything goes wrong it can be fixed at lunch, or a new print can be started after school. 

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Checklist:

• USB Drive

• Time to monitor first layers

• .gx file (NOT STL) 

  • STL files (from CAD or Thingiverse must be sliced into .gx files before printing)​

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How to navigate Printer Menus: (Remember to use the USB folder (second option). Hard Drive Storage only used for sake of example)

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