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C. Setting the Print Options
To set the print options, select Make and a popup window will appear. In the
3D printing lab, there are only Replicator 2X printers, so this option should
already be selected.
(To see a list of standard options, see Appendix B)
There are only a few important options that need to be focused on, these are
the options that will largely affect part quality and print time.
Resolution:
- Low: This is the fastest option for printing, but isn’t very high quality
- Standard: This is a mix between higher quality and lower print speed
- High: This is the highest quality quick option, but it is very slow
Raft:
This is an option to print out a build surface, this is good when flatness is
important, or to reduce part warping.
Options: Off or Color-Matched.
Protip: Rafts can be hard to remove from printed parts. To remove the rafts
more easily, allow the part to fully cool before separating it. If problems
persist, freezing the part before removing the raft might work, but the part
will become brittle while cool.
Supports:
This option is for support material. Supports are important on large
overhangs and open holes in vertical geometry. Supports are generally not
needed unless large overhangs, bridges, or holes exist in the part.
Options: Off or Color-Matched.
Infill:
Infill is the percentage of internal part geometry that is filled with build
material. It is important to have the infill at a high enough percentage to
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