User Manual
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2.4. Basic usage....................................................................................................................................................48
2.4.1. Choosing a 3D Model..........................................................................................................................48
2.4.2. Slicing Your Model...............................................................................................................................48
2.4.3. Before Printing......................................................................................................................................49
2.4.4. Printing Your Model.............................................................................................................................50
2.4.5. Cool-down.............................................................................................................................................50
2.4.6. Removing Your Model........................................................................................................................50
2.4.7. Print Examples.....................................................................................................................................50
2.5. Simplify3D ......................................................................................................................................................50
3. Advanced Usage...................................................................................................................................................51
3.1. Multi-Material Printing...................................................................................................................................51
3.1.1. Changing material types.....................................................................................................................51
3.1.2. Ooze prevention...................................................................................................................................53
3.1.3. Calculating nozzle offsets...................................................................................................................53
3.1.4. Designing Multi-Material Models.......................................................................................................55
3.1.5. Creating AMF Files..............................................................................................................................61
3.2. Additional RoVa3D Functionality................................................................................................................63
3.2.1. Turn LED lights on/off.........................................................................................................................63
3.2.2. Avoid crossing perimeters..................................................................................................................63
3.2.3. Vase mode............................................................................................................................................64
3.2.4. Print bed cover material tips ..............................................................................................................64
3.2.5. Measuring filament diameter .............................................................................................................65
3.3. Pushing the limits..........................................................................................................................................67
3.3.1. Auto PID................................................................................................................................................67
3.3.2. Extruder steps per mm........................................................................................................................69
3.3.3. Advanced Slic3r settings....................................................................................................................71
4. Keeping things running smoothly...................................................................................................................76
4.1. Recommended Service Schedule..............................................................................................................76
4.2. Level 1 Service..............................................................................................................................................77
4.2.1. Multipoint inspection............................................................................................................................77
4.2.2. Clean the nozzles................................................................................................................................77
4.2.3. Clean the filament feed gear teeth....................................................................................................79
4.2.4. Service the filament feed tube ends.................................................................................................80
4.2.5. Oil Bearings ..........................................................................................................................................81
