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Printing Multicolor Models

If you want to make your model more attractive and print it in several colors, you have plan a pause in Z-SUITE while preparing the model for the print. The pause will give you the time and opportunity to change the material. This manual shows how to set a pause during the print.

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Adding the Model

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Open Z-SUITE and select the printer you are going to use, and add the model you want to print.

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Arranging the Model in the Workspace

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Determine the size of the model and its position in the workspace.

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Preparing the Model to Print

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Set the printing parameters and click PREVIEW.

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Setting a Pause

The PAUSE option divides the print into stages and allows you to hold the printing process in order to change the material.
To plan a pause, move the slider onto a desired layer.
-the INSERT option allows to set the pause in a chosen place. You can use this option several times in order to plan multiple pauses during one print,
-the REMOVE option allows to remove a pause,
-the REMOVE ALL -option allows to remove all pauses.

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Saving the .zcode

Save your .zcode (with pauses) on a hard drive or directly on the SD card/USB drive – click Export file.

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Starting the Print

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Start the printing process.

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Changing the Material

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Once the printing pauses, click Change the material and replace the spool with a new one (in a different color).

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Resuming the Print

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Once you’ve changed the material, click Resume the print and wait until the end of the print.

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