LulzBot TAZ 5 - Printing with the Graphic LCD; GLCD Controller, Cura or Printrun Host; Multiple Connections

Printing with the Graphic LCD
The Graphic LCD allows you to print with the LulzBot
™
TAZ 3D printer
without needing to have a computer connected or using host software such
as Cura. This will allow for more ecient space in the workspace and free
up a computer for other tasks.
In the following sections you will nd general information on using the
Graphic LCD, how to transfer .gcode les to the included SD card, heat
up the printer, start a print, and make conguration adjustments.
3.1 GLCD Controller, Cura or Printrun
Host?
The Graphical LCD Controller is perfect for normal day to day printing and
will be used in the majority of your print jobs. However, in some instances-
you will want to use Cura or Printrun instead of the GLCD Controller. A
few examples of when you would want to plug the USB cable back in and
use Cura:
• A number of manual movements are required to perform calibration
checks. Because of this it is easier and faster to make the required
manual movements within Cura. Calibration checks can be done with
the Graphic LCD, but require a number of repetitive menu selections.
• Printrun oers a number of extra options for advanced users, including
custom gcode input, output display, and pronsole. Pronsole is the
command line portion of Printrun that can be used in scripts for au-
tomation or controlling a printer through remote access, for example,
SSH.
• Cura is the preferred printer host software, as the inclusion of quick
print proles, the combination of slicing engine, and printer host
communications allows for easy all-in-one use.
3.2 Multiple Connections
Because the LulzBot
™
TAZ 3D printer can be controlled by the Graphic
LCD and by host software, caution is advised when connecting to the
printer through USB as the print can be interrupted when connecting or
disconnecting the USB cable. A general rule is: once you have started a
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