3D Printers

Setup, maintenance, slicing and printing.

• Are your filament spools compatible with a specific printer or AMS/MMU setup?

  Compatibility of filament spools with individual or specific printers or MMU setups like the AMS

• Can I Create Multi-Coloured 3D Prints using Cubicreator/LaunchPad on the Single Plus?

  Creating multi-coloured prints is a cool way to add a whole new level of appeal and sophistication to your 3D printed objects. And believe it or not, creating these multi-coloured prints is not as hard as you probably thought it was!

• Can I download the STL file and print a new spool holder for my 3D printer?

  Yes! Below are some spool holder STL files.

• Can I print over wifi?

  While it is possible to 3D print via Wi-Fi from your computer, we recommend using a USB flash drive to transfer print files from your computer to your 3D printer.

• Cura Slicer for InkSmith and Cubicon 3D Printers

  InkSmith is proud to provide a version of the Cura slicing software for it's 3D printer line up. The download link is below.

• Does InkSmith provide presets or exported print profiles for available filaments?

  Exported slicer profiles and ideal settings for provided filaments, availability of print settings for individual filaments

• Fixing Auto-level Failures

  Many modern 3D printers (and all printers currently offered by InkSmith) are equipped with an auto-leveling system for the heated printbed.

• How do I find my serial number?

  Please review our tutorial blog on "Locating Your Machine's Serial Number".

• How do I fix a clogged or jammed nozzle?

  When working with any 3D printer, it's normal to eventually run into problems with a clogged or blocked nozzle. You may have a jam or clog if plastic isn't coming out of the nozzle, or the drive gear on the extruder is wearing small divots into the filament rather than pushing it through to the extr

• How do I pack my 3D printer for transport?

  Whether your printer needs to be shipped to our location for repair, or you just want to move it from one location to another, it's important to take some steps to make sure your printer survives the journey:

• How do I perform X and Y limit testing on the Cubicon Single Plus?

  To perform X and Y limit testing on the Cubicon Single Plus, please follow the instructions below...

• How do I replace the nozzle on my printer?

  The InkSmith Makerforge and the Cubicon Style Plus and Single Plus are equipped with removable nozzles which may need to be replaced from time to time. This is one of the parts of your 3D printer that experiences the most wear and tear.

• Understanding 3D Printer Filament

  All 3D printers sold by InkSmith (and most filament-based printers on the market) are designed to work best with PLA or PLA+ filaments, which are considered ideal print material for several reasons..

• What basic 3D printer maintenance should I be doing?

  For basic 3D printer maintenance, please review our blog post.

• What is the best way to store filament?

  Filaments used in FDM printers, PLA or otherwise, can absorb water molecules from the air that later expand when heated, causing small "pops" that greatly reduce the strength and quality of the finished print.

• What safety features do InkSmith 3D Printers have?

  All InkSmith machines are fully enclosed to ensure that students aren’t touching the build plate or extruder as they can get up to temperatures of 260 degrees

• What software should I use with the 3D Printer?

  There are a wide variety of design software that you can use to design 3D prints.

• Why is my filament tangling?

  Common causes for tangled filament spools, and how to avoid them