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3D Printing

A guide for PPLD's 3D printers

Contact the Makerspaces

Library 21c: 
    (719) 531-6333 x1549
    Library21cMake@ppld.org

East Library: 
    (719) 531-6333  x1372
    EastMake@ppld.org

Sand Creek Library: 
    (719) 531-6333 x7018
    SandCreekMake@ppld.org

Manitou Springs Library: 
    (719) 531-6333 x7004

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How to use Cura to preview print time

1. Download Cura Lulzbot edition for free here: https://www.lulzbot.com/cura

2. When you get to the Add a Printer step when launching Cura for the first time, add either a Mini 2 or a TAZ Workhorse (select SE 0.5mm nozzle for both) .

3. Upload your file and adjust as necessary (make yourself a note of adjustments to include in the specific instructions section of the dropoff submission form).

4. Make sure you select either PLA or ABS from the material section. Typically, we use the PLA (Verbatim) and ABS (IC3D) filaments.

 

Cura 3.6 (newest version)

Video tutorials on Cura

How to install Cura: here

Cura Lulzbot Edition Quick Start Guide: here