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FlashForge Dreamer 3D Printer
User Guide

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Summary

Preface

Introduction

Notice

Work Environment Safety

Guidelines for a safe and efficient workspace, including tidiness and avoiding hazards.

Electricity Safety

Precautions regarding electrical connections and usage to prevent hazards.

User and Environmental Safety

Personal Safety

Safety measures for the user during operation, covering physical contact and personal condition.

Cautions

General warnings and precautions for safe and proper printer usage.

Environment Requirements

Specifies optimal temperature and humidity conditions for printer operation.

Place Requirements

Guidelines for selecting a suitable location for the printer.

Filament and Legal Information

Filament Requirements

Recommendations and restrictions on filament usage.

Filament Storage

Best practices for storing filament to maintain quality.

Legal Notice

Disclaimer regarding document content, warranties, and liability.

Chapter 1: 3 D Printing Technology

1.1 Process

Outlines the three steps of 3D printing: model creation, slicing, and building.

1.1.1 Make a 3 D Model

Describes methods for creating 3D models: designing from scratch, 3D scanners, and downloading.

Slice and Build Models

1.1.2 Slice and Export the 3 D Model

Explains the role of slicing software like FlashPrint to prepare models for printing.

1.1.3 Build the 3 D Model

Describes the final step where the printer creates the physical object layer by layer.

Chapter 2: About Dreamer

2.1 About Your Dreamer

Provides an overview of the Dreamer printer, including main views and components.

2.1.1 Main view

Details the components of the Dreamer printer through diagrams of top, front, and side views.

Accessory Box

2.1.2 Accessory Box

Lists and illustrates all the accessories included with the Dreamer 3D printer.

Printer Terms

2.1.3 Terms

Defines key terms and components relevant to the Dreamer 3D printer and its operation.

Printer Reference

2.1.4 Reference

Provides technical specifications and reference data for the Dreamer 3D printer.

Chapter 3: Unpacking

Chapter 4: Hardware Assembly

4.1 Mounting the Extruder Set

Step-by-step guide to installing the extruder module onto the printer.

Installing Filament

4.2 Installing Filament

Instructions for correctly loading filament onto the spool and feeding it into the printer.

Connecting Cables and Filament Operation

4.3 Plugging in Power Cable&USB Cable

Guide on connecting the power and USB cables for printer operation.

4.4 Loading and Unloading Filament

Detailed steps for loading and removing filament from the extruder.

Filament Loading Process

Filament Unloading Process

Unloading filament:

Introduces the steps for removing filament from the extruder.

Chapter 5: Build Plate Leveling

Chapter 6: About Software

6.1 Software Installation

Detailed steps for acquiring and installing the FlashPrint software.

6.1.1 Software Acquisition

Methods for obtaining the FlashPrint software installation package.

6.1.2 Software Installation and Start-up

Procedures for decompressing, installing, and launching the software.

6.2 Exploring FlashPrint

Overview of the FlashPrint software's features and interface.

6. 2.1 Machine Type Selection

The initial step of selecting the correct printer model within FlashPrint.

FlashPrint Menus and Loading

6.2.2 FlashPrint Menus

Explanation of the main menus and icons within the FlashPrint interface.

Loading Models in FlashPrint

6.2.3 Loading

Various methods for importing model files into FlashPrint for slicing.

Generating Rilievo and Model Shapes

Generating Rilievo

Process for converting image files into 3D models within FlashPrint.

Model Views and Manipulation

6.2.4 Views

How to change and reset the viewing perspective of models in FlashPrint.

Changing views

Methods for manipulating model views (moving, rotating, scaling).

Model Manipulation and Editing

6.2.5 Move

Instructions for moving models within the FlashPrint build area.

6.2.6 Rotate

Procedures for rotating models on different axes in FlashPrint.

Scaling and Cutting Models

6.2.7 Scale

How to resize models uniformly or by axis in FlashPrint.

6.2.8 Cut

Methods for cutting models into separate parts using the FlashPrint software.

Extruder and Support Settings

6.2.9 Extruder

Selecting the left or right extruder for printing models.

Support Settings

6.2.10 Supports

Entering support edit mode and choosing support types (treelike, linear).

Print Settings

6.2.11 Print

Configuring print settings like preview, material, supports, raft, brim, and resolution.

Advanced Print Options

9 More options:

Adjusting advanced settings for layer, shell, infill, speed, and temperature.

Speed, Temperature, and Other Settings

• Speed

Configuring print and travel speed for optimal printing performance.

• Temperature

Setting extruder and platform temperatures for different materials.

• Others

Controlling cooling fan and setting pause points during printing.

File Menus and Preferences

6.2.12 File Menus

Options for creating, saving, and managing print projects in FlashPrint.

① New Project

Creating a new blank project or saving existing work.

② Saving

Methods for saving models as project files or export files.

③ Preferences

Setting software preferences like language and update checks.

Software Preferences and Edit Menus

• Language:

Configuring the software's display language.

• Font Size:

Adjusting the text size within the software interface.

• Auto layout newly-imported model:

Setting whether imported models are automatically arranged.

• Printing Window Type:

Choosing between Base Mode and Expert Mode for the printing window.

• Check for Update after start up:

Enabling automatic detection of new software versions.

6.2.13 Edit Menus

Functions for undoing, redoing, and managing edits within FlashPrint.

Edit Menu Functions

① Undo

Reverting recent editing actions performed in FlashPrint.

② Redo

Reapplying edits that were previously undone.

④ Select All

Selecting all objects present on the FlashPrint build platform.

⑤ Duplicate

Creating copies of selected objects within the software.

⑥ Delete

Removing selected objects from the FlashPrint workspace.

⑦ Auto Layout All

Automatically arranging multiple models on the build platform.

⑧ Repair Models

Using FlashPrint to fix common issues in 3D model files.

⑨ Supports

Accessing the interface for adding and editing print supports.

Print Menus and Connection

6.2.14 Print Menus

Options related to preparing and initiating a print job.

① Connect Machine

Establishing a connection between the Dreamer printer and a PC.

Connecting Via USB and WiFi

Method 1: Connect Via USB Cable

Step-by-step guide for connecting the printer using a USB cable.

Method 2: Connect Via WiFi-AP mode

Connecting the printer to a network using AP mode.

WiFi Connection Modes

Method 3: Connect Via WiFi-STA mode

Connecting the printer to a network using STA mode.

Control Panel Overview

• Jog Controls

Understanding and using the manual movement controls for the printer axes.

Printer Controls and Settings

• Limit Switch

Information on the printer's limit switches for axis control.

• Stepper Motor Controls

Options for enabling or disabling stepper motors for manual control.

• LED Color

How to change the color of the printer's LED indicators.

• Extruder Controls

Managing extruder speed, duration, and filament loading/unloading.

Temperature Control and Firmware Update

• Temperature Control

Setting and monitoring the printer's temperature parameters.

② Update Firmware

Procedures for updating the printer's firmware via FlashPrint.

On Board Preferences and Machine Info

③ On Board Preferences

Checking printer name and other on-board settings.

④ Machine information

Viewing the printer's type, name, and firmware version.

6.2.15 Help Menus

Accessing help resources like wizards, contents, updates, and software info.

Chapter 7: Basic Printing

7.1 Single-Extrusion and Dual-Extrusion Print

Explains the two printing modes and their applications.

7.1.1 Single-Extrusion Print

Step-by-step guide for performing a single-extrusion print.

Dual-Extrusion Printing and Interface

7.1.2 Dual-Extrusion Print

Step-by-step guide for performing a dual-extrusion print.

Print File Management

Select the target print file among the list

Managing print files, including printing, copying, and deleting.

Print interface

Overview of the main print interface controls like Abort, Pause/Resume, and Tools.

Tools in print interface

Details on using the Filament and WiFi options within the print interface.

Preheat Function

Preheat

Instructions for using the preheat function to warm up the printer.

Tool Menu Options

Tool

Accessing and understanding the various tool options available on the printer.

Filament: To load;unload the filament.

Using the filament option for loading and unloading.

Level: To adjust the build plate.

Using the level option to adjust the build plate.

Home: To make the X, Y and Z axes back to the zero point.

Returning the printer's axes to their home position.

Manual: To manually adjust the positions of X, Y and Z axes.

Manually controlling the movement of printer axes.

Setting: To implement relevant function setups.

Accessing settings for various printer functions.

Status: To check the real-time status of the printer.

Monitoring the printer's current operational status.

About: Information about the printer.

Viewing information about the printer model and firmware.

Manual adjustment

Detailed explanation of manual axis movements.

Setting Interface Options

Setting

Entering the printer's setting interface.

Language: To set the display language

Changing the printer's display language.

TP Adjust: Adjust the touch screen

Calibrating the touch screen for accurate input.

Factory Reset: Restore factory defaults

Resetting the printer to its factory default settings.

Fan on: To turn on;off the fan

Controlling the printer's cooling fan.

WiFi: To turn on;off the WiFi

Enabling or disabling the printer's WiFi connectivity.

Update: To update the firmware

Initiating firmware updates for the printer.

Pulley: To choose the pulley type

Selecting the appropriate pulley type for the printer.

WiFi and Pulley Settings

WiFi: Turn on the WiFi:

Steps to turn on WiFi and configure it for computer connection.

Pulley: To select the equipped pulley type.

Selecting the correct pulley type from available options.

Status: It displays the real-time status...

Monitoring real-time status of extruder, platform, and internal temperatures.

About: It displays the basic information...

Viewing essential information about the printer.

Chapter 7: Methods of Printing

Printing from USB

Step-by-step guide for printing files from a USB connection.

Printing from SD Card

Step-by-step guide for printing files from an SD card.

Printing via Wi-Fi

Printing via Wi-Fi

Step-by-step guide for printing files wirelessly via WiFi.

Chapter 7.3 Printer Password Lock

Chapter 8: Maintenance and Solutions

8.1 Problems and actions

A table listing common problems, their causes, and corrective actions.

Unclogging the Extruder

8.2 Unlogging the extruder

Procedure for cleaning and unclogging the extruder using a tool.

Daily Maintenance and Use Suggestions

8.3 Daily maintenance and use suggestion

Recommendations for regular maintenance and proper usage of the printer.

Chapter 9: Supports and Service

Flashforge DREAMER Specifications

General IconGeneral
Nozzle width0.4 mm
Print technologyFused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing materialABS, Polylactic acid (PLA)
Number of print heads2
Maximum build size (WxDxH)150 x 230 x 140 mm
USB version2.0
Card reader integratedYes
Compatible memory cardsSD
Package depth430 mm
Package width565 mm
Package height535 mm
Package weight22000 g
Display diagonal3.5 \
Display technologyLCD
Engraver module-
3D scannerNo
AC input voltage100-240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)350 W
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth335 mm
Width480 mm
Height410 mm
Weight15000 g

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