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So you bought an A5 or A3S โ congratulations! Here's hoping it serves you well. Before you get started, you would be wise to read this page through. It will prevent headaches better than a packet of paracetamol... ^_^ | So you bought an A5 or A3S โ congratulations! Here's hoping it serves you well. Before you get started, you would be wise to read this page through. It will prevent headaches better than a packet of paracetamol... ^_^ | ||
- | Having problems? See the [[#having-problems|troubleshooting]] section below. | + | Having |
==== 1. Check the Power Supply ==== | ==== 1. Check the Power Supply ==== | ||
:!: :!: :!: **BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR PRINTER** :!: :!: :!: | :!: :!: :!: **BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOUR PRINTER** :!: :!: :!: | ||
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=== Printing Settings & Profiles === | === Printing Settings & Profiles === | ||
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==== 3. First Print Checklist ==== | ==== 3. First Print Checklist ==== | ||
Before you do your first print, here are some things you may want to double check. | Before you do your first print, here are some things you may want to double check. | ||
- | * **Ensure you push the cable connectors in ALL the way**. Many problems occur from poor connections at the side connectors. Your printer may not heat up. Your printer may crash the nozzle into the bed, or slam the head into the end of an axis... **PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK all cable sockets FIRST** if you are having problems! =) | + | * **Ensure you push the cable connectors in ALL the way**. Many problems occur from poor connections at the side connectors. Your printer may not heat up. Your printer may crash the nozzle into the bed, or slam the head into the end of an axis... **PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK all cable sockets FIRST** if you are having |
* Inspect the printer thoroughly before use. Check all the screws you can access are tight, and that the axis all move smoothly. Check the bed is parallel with the main chassis of the printer, and check the x-axis is also parallel with both the bed and the main chassis. | * Inspect the printer thoroughly before use. Check all the screws you can access are tight, and that the axis all move smoothly. Check the bed is parallel with the main chassis of the printer, and check the x-axis is also parallel with both the bed and the main chassis. | ||
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===Useful links for beginners === | ===Useful links for beginners === | ||
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After your first print, you may want to try to improve the printing quality. Check out the links below to find out how! | After your first print, you may want to try to improve the printing quality. Check out the links below to find out how! | ||
* [[https:// | * [[https:// | ||
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For starters, I'd recommend taking the time to [[a5: | For starters, I'd recommend taking the time to [[a5: | ||
- | ==== 5. Having problems? | + | ==== 5. Troubleshooting |
- | * Having problems with your printer? First, check out the [[a5: | + | * Having |
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* Join one of the [[http:// | * Join one of the [[http:// | ||
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