Greetings.
I just got a new Flashforge Finder for my school and I am having trouble getting Flashprint to recognize the Finder printer.
I downloaded the Flashprint software and the only printer choice to select is the Hunter. I tried connecting the printer to my computer but still nothing showed up.
I would truly appreciate any insight there is.
Did you update Flashprint to the latest version? You should at least see the Creator Pro, GuiderII etc for printer choices.
Maybe you got the version only for the Hunter. Seems they may have separated it to its own version.
I’ll check mine later to see what printers are available to select from.
Look here for the software. You want FlashPrint#3.24.0
http://www.flashforge.com/support-center/flashprint-support/
iluke
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Same problem a few days ago, but I had downloaded the wrong version of flashprint. Is yours called something like flashprint DL? That is not the right one to use, you need the one just called flashprint.
Originally, that was the program I was using but then found the correct “FlashPrint” program. Seems odd they’d create two programs with such confusing names. Ah well. I will try and tinker around with the settings to see if anything helps.
While I’m thinking about it, I printed something last night and had FlashPrint add in supports. The supports were a real nightmare to break off. It was so difficult, I had to use pliers to remove them! Should it be THAT hard? The print had been sitting for several hours so maybe they’re easier to remove off right away? Same thing for a raft, too.
Flashprint was one program until recently when they decided to move the non-FDM style printer to its own application. It actually makes more sense to not have one program trying to do it all for two different types of printing methods. At least I think so!
Supports are a tricky thing and will take some time to get used to and how to tweak settings to get the best results.
I find the tree supports to be very useful in certain situations.
The supports were the “tree” style. They were just incredibly difficult to break off. I wasn’t sure if they’re designed to be removed as soon as the print is done or can be removed later. As I said before, I needed pliers to break them off. The print had been sitting for several hours so perhaps they hardened too much.
Yea, I usually use a pair of needle nose to break them off. I actually grab them near where they attached and just flex back and forth until they come loose.
iluke
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If need be you can edit the size of the post at the top of the supports if the model allows, this makes it easier to remove but less strong.
![20181029_102557|690x388] My apologies for taking so long to upload these, but this is what I am talking about when I said “stringy” filament. Yikes! Any ideas on what the problem may be and/or how it can be fixed?
Many thanks!
Another angle and a little closer.
My first thought is extruding too hot. I am assuming it is PLA.
Yes, PLA. I will try to print again and reduce the temp. I believe the Finder defaults at 220. What would you recommend? Thanks!
See what the recommended temp range is of the filament, usually on the label. 195-205 is pretty good.
Now I’m running into another problem:
FlashPrint is saying a model is “out of range” and it cannot be printed. I’m not sure what that means. The model is centered so I’m not understanding exactly what is wrong.
Thank you for helping to clear up the confusion!
Seems I heard about this somewhere. Are you using a raft?
Google it to see if anything comes up. I’ll look around.
