Find an open printer that has enough filament for your print

• The filament rolls list the remaining weight in grams on them

•  See Slicing a Model if you don't know how much filament your print will take

• If no open printer has enough filament you can follow these instructions to load a new roll of filament, or ask a staff engineer or Student Worker for assistance

Open your Orca Project 

• See Slicing a Model, or First Time Setup if you haven't created a project in Orca yet

Insert the a USB drive card into your computer

Press the [Export G-code]  button in Orca 

• Give your file a recognizable name when saving 

Gently insert your USB drive with your gcode into the printer

Click on the [Folder Icon]->[USB drive]

Click on the file you'd like to print

Verify the on screen [calibrate] checkmark is checked

Press Print

Do not leave your USB drive in the printer once it finishes copying

Please do not leave until you complete the next section

Watch the first layer of the print to insure the nozzle is printing at the correct height and the print is well attached to the build plate, if you have any questions or issues at this stage or just want a second set of eyes to check, please ask a Student Worker or staff engineer for assistance

The most common reason for a failure to attach to the build plate is that the magnetic build plate was attached incorrectly, verify the build plate is flush and not sitting on the screws in the rear of the build plate heats

• Please see a staff engineering or student worker for help with adhesion issues