3D Printers

2017-08-02T01:30:14Z

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===Intro===
* The 3D printers are set up in the Library building L1523.
* On the first floor on the Library building walk past the Multimedia Lab and take a left at the garbage/recycling area. There is a sign labeled "24-Hour Suites".

*For more information contact [http://www.evergreen.edu/directory/people/kruse-aaron Aaron Kruse]

===Scheduling===
* The 3D Printer room is scheduled at [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan Media Loan] or the Multimedia Lab.
* Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253.
* The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open.
* Here are the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/policies Media Loan Policies] and the [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/access scheduling policies].
* Use the time that you have scheduled.
* There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time.
* If you schedule time when the building is closed Media Loan will give you an extra key FOB to open the Library Building exterior door.

===Equipment===
====Makerbot Replicator 2====
* There is one Makerbot Replicator 2 printer in the room.
**Use the Makerbot software to export your model as an X3G for the Replicator 2
**Transfer your files onto the printer with the SD cards.

====Lulzbot Mini====
* There is one Lulzbot Mini.
* Connect to it with the Cura application on the computer in the room with a USB cable.
====Computer====
* Use only Cura with the Lulzbot; make sure it's configured for the Lulzbot Mini.
* The Makerbot software is installed if you need to convert files.
* There is a memory card reader for loading files on to SD cards.

====Notes====
* It is OK to prop the door open while printing is you are in the room or in the hallway.
* If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door.
** Do not leave for more than 15 minutes. The printers can jam and stop printing.
* You'll need to copy the X3G file to the SD card. There is a computer with an memory card reader in the room.
* Make sure that there is enough filament on the spool and that it feeds freely.
* Don't make the filament very loose on the spool--it can tangle and bind up
* Use the key pad to choose "Build from SD". find the file and print.
* The printer will heat the extruder, draw an initial line and start the print
=====Problems to Watch for=====
* Watch the first two layers closely to make sure that they stick to the bed.
* If the first layer fails, cancel the print, clear the bed and try again.
* Watch for print not sticking to the bed.
* Watch and listen for the feed stopping. This often makes a repeating clicking sound and no plastic coming out of the nozzle.
* Continuously check that the filament is feeding off of the spool.

=====If Things Go Wrong=====
* If there are problems with the printer go to the Multimedia Lab or contact [http://www.evergreen.edu/directory/people/kruse-aaron Aaron Kruse]
* Do not try to do repairs or maintenance on the printers.

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