FlashPrint Beginner Guide
FlashPrint is the official Slicing Software for all Flashforge brand 3D Printers.
1. Upon launching FlashPrint, it will lead to the Main Page.
2. Load STL Model File.
3. Rotate model about the X-Y-Z axis to the desired orientation.
4. Ensure the model is moved onto the flat platform.
5. Proceed to the Print Settings.
6. Select the correct Filament Material for this printing operation (PLA / ABS).
7. Layer Height refers to the thickness of each layer. A thinner Layer Height will result in a higher
quality of print. However, the trade-off is that it will consume more time for the printing operation.
8. A First Layer Height that are thicker in comparison to subsequent layers can improve adhesion as
well as tolerance for non-perfect build plates.
9. Perimeter Shells is the number of paths superimposed for building the outer shell. Hence, an
increase in the number of paths will result in a thicker outer shell.
10. Top Solid Layers refers to the number of solid layers at the upper surface of the model.
Increasing the number of top solid layers promotes a flat and solid surface, where issues relating to
Gaps in the top layers can be minimized.
11. Infill Density (%) dictates the Internal Solidity of the model. The interior infill serves as the structure
for the whole model as well as the foundation to support the top solid layers and any other loadings.
An increase in the Infill Density (%) will lead to a reduction in the amount of air pockets in the interior
infill, which will provide a better foundation support.
12. Selection of Infill Pattern for the interior infill of model. Hexagon Pattern offers the highest
strength but requires the longest printing time. On the other hand, choosing a Line (linear) Pattern
can accelerate the printing process but at the expense of a lower strength.
13. Print Speed refers to the movement speed of tool-head during extrusion. A slower printing speed
will definitely produce a higher quality parts with detailed features.
14. Temperature of the extruder shall be set base on the type of filament material being used for the
printing operation. As PLA is being used, the designated temperature has been set at 200°C, which
falls inside the recommended temperature range of between 180°C - 220°C.
15. The desired Platform Temperature will depend on the type of filament material being used for the
printing operation. Choosing an appropriate temperature for the build platform can improve the
adhesion and prevents warping. Since PLA is being used, Platform Temperature has been set at 60°C.
On the other hand, if ABS is to be used, the recommended platform temperature will be 110°C.
16. Once all Print Settings has been completed, we can proceed to save these settings and the sliced
file, ready for printing.