Flashforge ADVENTURER 3 User manual

Content
Preface
Notice
Terms
Components Introduce / Reference
Unpacking / Accessories / First Print
Load Filament / Communication / Model Print / Model Remove /
Replace filament / Interface Menus Introduction
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Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3
Chapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 OperatingChapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 OperatingChapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 OperatingChapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 OperatingChapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 OperatingChapter 2: ADVENTURER 3 Operating
Chapter 3: Q&AChapter 3: Q&AChapter 3: Q&AChapter 3: Q&AChapter 3: Q&AChapter 3: Q&A
Chapter 4: Supports and ServiceChapter 4: Supports and ServiceChapter 4: Supports and ServiceChapter 4: Supports and ServiceChapter 4: Supports and ServiceChapter 4: Supports and Service

The FlashForge ADVENTURER 3 User Guide is designed for the ADVENTURER3 users to start their
printing journeywith FlashForge ADVENTURER 3. Even if you arefamiliar with earlier FlashForge
machines or 3D printing technology, we still recommend that pleaseread this guide, as there
is lots ofimportantinformation about the ADVENTURER 3for you to get a better 3D experience.
3D PRINTER users for their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance.
Preface
Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in
extruder or some tiny scratches on the build tape, it is normal and won’t affect
the printing quality.
On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all FlashForge engineers and the FlashForge
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For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the following materials:
Quick Start Guide:
Users will find the Quick Start Guide together with the printer accessories. The Quick Start Guide
will help you start your print journey as soon as possible.
Official FlashForge Website: www.flashforge.com
The official FlashForge website contains the up-to-date information concerning FlashForge
software, firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able to get the contact
information from there.

Keep your work place tidy.
Do notoperate ADVENTURER 3 in the presence offlammable liquids, gases or dust.
Keep ADVENTURER 3 out ofchildren and untrained people’s reach.
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Notice
Safety Notice: PLEASE READ AND STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE
SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE BELOW.
Work Environment Safety
Electrical Safety
Always use the Finder with a properly grounded outlet. Do not refit Finder plug.
Do not use Finder in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Finder to burning sun.
In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by FlashForge.
Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm.
In case of uncertain accident, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long.
Personal Safety
Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing.
Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts.
Do not operate the device while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
Cautions
Do not leave the device unattended for long.
Do not make any modifications to the device.
To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament.
(The distance between the nozzle and build plate should be kept for at least 50mm)
Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment.
Never use the device for illegal activities.
Never use the device to make any food storage vessels.
Never use the device to make any electrical appliance.
Never put the model into your mouth.
Do not remove the models with force.

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Environment Requirements
Place Requirements
Filament Requirements
Filament Storage
Legal Notice
The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment.
The distances of the left, right and back side space should be at least 20cm, and
the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm. Device storage
temperature: RT 0-40℃
Do not abuse the filament. Please make sure you use the FlashForge filament or
the filament from the brands accepted by FlashForge.
Nozzle clogging and damage may be caused by non-FlashForge filament due to
inappropriate material properties.
All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack filament until necessary. Filament
should be stored at clean and dry conditions.
Temperature: RT 15-30℃; Moisture: 20%-70%
All the information in this document is subject to any amendment or change
without the official authorization from FlashForge.
FLASHFORGE CORPORATION MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH REGARD TO THIS
DOCUMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRATIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
FlashForge shall not be liable for errors contained herein for incidental consequential
damages in connection with furnishing, performance or use of this material.
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
Copyright © 2017 FlashForge Corp. All Rights Reserved.

ADVENTURER 3
The surface on which the ADVENTURER 3 builds an object.
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Terms
Build Plate
Build Tape
Build Volume
Extruder
Nozzle
Cooling Fan
Filament Cartridge
Filament Guide Tube
Filament Intake
Solid Glue Stick
The three dimensional amount of space that an object
will use once it is completed. The largest build volume
is 150*150*150mm.
The blue tape that covers ’s build plate so that
the object can stick to the build plate well.
The integral extruder device installed on X-Axis. Extruder
draws the filament from the spool, melts it and pushes it
through a nozzle into the build plate.
Also called “print head”, which located at the bottom
of the extruder where heated filament is squeezed out.
To cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear motor.
A specific box for placing FlashForge filament, which is
located on the right of printer.
A black plastic piece that guides the filament from the
filament box to the filament intake.
An opening located at the top of the extruder.
A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the
build plate firmly.

1. Filament guide tube 2. Filament guide tube joint 3. Extruder base 4.Cooling Fan
5. Removable nozzle 6. Extruder cables 7. Clip 8. Led light
9. Wind guide nose 10. Front door 11.Y-Axis sliding slot 12.Platform base
13. Removable build plate 14.Touch-screen 15.USB stick input 16.Power switch
17. Power input 18. Spool holder 19.Filament cover 20. Filament cover handle
21. Moto 22. Filament intake 23.Filament feeding wheel 24. Top cover
25. Air outlet 26. Ethernet input
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1.1 Components Introduce
Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3Chapter 1:About ADVENTURER 3

Name
Number of Extruder
Print Technology
Screen Size
Build Volume
Layer Resolution
Build Accuracy
Positioning Accuracy
Filament Diameter
Nozzle Diameter
Build Speed
Software
Support Formats
Memory Size
OS
AC Input
Connectivity
Net Weight
Device Size
ADVENTURER 3
1, Removable
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
2.8" color IPS Touch Screen
150×150×150mm
0.05-0.4mm
±0.2mm
Zaxis 0.0025mm; XY axis 0.011mm
1.75mm (±0.07mm)
0.4mm
10~100 mm/s
FlashPrint
Input: 3mf/stl/obj/fpp/bmp/png/jpg/jpeg File
Output: gx/g File
8G
Win xp/Vista/7/8/10, Mac OS, Linux
Input: 100V-240VAC, Power: 150W
USB stick, WiFi, Ethernet
388×340×406.5mm
9 kg
1.2 Reference
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Chapter 2: Operating
2.1 Unpacking
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1.Open the box. 2. Take out the wrapping paper box
on the top.
3.Be careful! Filament, build tape, solid
glue, scraper and power cable are all
placed inside the wrapping paper box.
4.Take out the printer from the box.
5. Open the front door, take out the paper box inside
the printer, printer unpacking completed.

3D Printer Filament After-sales
service card
Grease
Power Cable
User Guide
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Allen WrenchScrewdriver Unclogging Pin Tool
2.2 Accessories

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Power Switch
Plug the power cable into the input on the
back and turn on the power switch, the touch
screen is turned on.
1. Open the filament cover, insert the filament into the
filament intake, push filament into the feeding wheel
until some resistance is sensed.
Note: Please make sure filament has been pushed into
the feeding wheel!
2.3 First Print
Load Filament

2. Tap [Filament]--Tap [Load]--After Load completed--Tap [OK]
3. Load completed when you see filament come out of extruder, Tap [OK].
Put a spool of filament on the spool holder, close the filament cover.
Build
Tools
Filament
Load
Replace
200 /220℃
Extruder heating on...
Cancel
220 /220℃
Preheating completed,
Load begins.
ok
220 /220℃
when filament load the extruder
steadily, replace completed.
Mind the loading direction of filament, make sure
to be clockwise as the picture showed.
ok
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After generating the Gcode file, you can transfer it to your ADVENTURER 3 with different
communication methods. IfuseUSB stick to print, pleaseinsert your USB stick with
target .g/.gx file to your ADVENTURER 3, there will be no need to set new
communication.
WiFi Connection
1. Tap [Tools]--Tap [Communication]--Tap [WIFI] ;
2. Choose a network and input the password.
Communication
Communication Preheat
Setting About
WiFi Hotspot
Cloud Ethernet
WiFi
Choose a network
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1. Turn on the WiFi or Ethernet connection, connect the printer to internet.
2. Tap[Tools]-Tap[Communication]-Tap[Cloud] on the printer;
3. Turn on the Cloud Connection function;
4. Registeryour cloud account and set your settings on www.flashcloud.com with the
registration code on printer's touch screen.
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Cloud Connection
Communication Preheat
Setting About
WiFi Hotspot
Cloud Ethernet
Cloud connecting
Printer Name:
Registration Coad:
JMTGZS

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1. Tap [Build], choose the file path: SD card, USB stick, Cloud.
2. Choose the model file, tap on its right to start printing; or tap model picture or model
name to enterdetail page, tap to start printing.
3. Extruder will heat up automatically, when heating finishes, the printer will start
to build the model. After printing completed, printer will sound a beep and pop
out a notice on the touch screen.
Model Print
Build
Tools
Filament
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Model Remove
1. Take out the removable build plate.
When printing completed, extruder and build
plate may still hot, please start operating after
cooling down!
2. Bend the build plate, the plate will produce certain deformation, seperating the
plate away from the bottom of model (Please use a scraper to assist removing
when model is too small or big).
Notices
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Extruder heating on...
Replace filament
1. Tap [Filament]--Tap [Replace], extruder will start preheating.
2. Pull out the filament as the picture
showed above.
4. When new filament come out of extruder steadily, replace is completed, Tap [OK].
3. Insert new filament into the filament intake
and push the filament into the feeding wheel
until resistance is sensed.
Load
Replace
200/220℃
Cancel
220/220℃220/220℃
OK
220/220℃
OK
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Unloading the filament,
please wait...
Pull out old filament, insert
new filament, tap [ok] button.
When filament load the extruder
steadily, replace completed.

Interface Menus Introduction
1. Tap [Print].
Build
2. Choose the read path of the print file File list.
Read the print file from:
The local memory card
The USB stick
The Cloud
Back: Back to upper interface
3. File list
Tap to begin printing; tap the picture of the selected file to enter file details.
Page-flip: Tap the left/right arrow.
Long press the file picture or file name, quit out multi-selected interface, you can
select all, copy ，delete .
Tap to quit out multi-selected interface.
Build
Tools
Filament
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File details: Including file picture, time needed,
filament needed.
Build: To begin printing the file.
Copy: To copy the files to the local memory
card from the USB stick.
Delete: To delete the print file.
Cancel: To cancel the print job.
Pause/Resume: To suspend or resume the print job.
More: To check more settings and details information
during printing.
Print interface
More
Replace: To change filament during printing progress.
Pause when door open: To set pause/unpause when door open, default setting is pause.
Pause when door open: To set pause/unpause when door open, default setting is pause.
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Detail
Extruder temperature
Build plate temperature
Used time
Printing progress
Printing progress
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Time Remaining
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Print from USB stick is the same from SD card. Cloud printing shows the current tasks.
When cloud initiate print order, printer will receive the order, start downloading model files.
If cloud is showed in task list, printer will only show current
task list, tap to switch to past task records.
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warrior.gx
basket.gx
Current task
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Cloud task downloading...
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WiFi Hotspot
Cloud Ethernet
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Choose a network
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Network Preheat
Setting About
Build
Tools
Filament
Tools
Preheat: To preheat the extruder and build plate.
Preheat: To preheat the extruder and build plate.
About: Information about the printer.
Setting: To implement relevant function setups.
Tools interface
Communication
ON/OFF: To turn on/off the WIFI connection.
WiFi connection: To connect your printer with your PC via a stable WIFI signal.
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