Printer setup
Model-by-model setup guides for Bambu Lab, Creality, Prusa, QIDI, Flashforge, Sovol, Anycubic and Elegoo printers. For most machines that means unboxing, first print, calibration, filament loading, slicer profile, maintenance schedule and nozzle replacement. If your printer arrived this week, find its setup page and work down the list.
How to load, unload and change filament on the QIDI Q2
Load filament into the QIDI Q2 with the automatic or manual method, then unload it and swap in a new spool through the printer’s…
QIDI Q2 bed and plate calibration: when auto leveling needs help
Fix the two documented QIDI Q2 leveling problems: bed-to-Z-mount interference and a plate too far out of level for auto leveling to correct alone.
QIDI Q2 first print walkthrough: from QIDI Studio to a finished plate
Set up QIDI Studio for the Q2, load a model, match the printer, filament and process presets, and slice and send your first print.
QIDI Q2 unboxing and setup: from the box to a leveled bed
Unbox the QIDI Q2, clear its transport screws and foam, connect the touchscreen and filament tubes, and let the printer run its first automatic…
How to load, switch and manage filament on the Flashforge AD5X IFS
Load four spools into the Flashforge AD5X IFS, understand automatic filament switching, and know when to check on longer prints.
How to load and unload filament on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M
How to load and unload filament on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M’s direct drive extruder, plus which nozzle size fits which material.
Flashforge AD5X calibration: auto-leveling and flow checks
How and when to rerun auto-leveling on the Flashforge AD5X, plus flow calibration per filament and what the CoreXY frame changes.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M calibration: ADM leveling and flow checks
When to rerun ADM auto leveling on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M, and how to dial in flow and pressure advance one filament and one…
Flashforge AD5X first print: a controlled first run
Run a safe first print on the Flashforge AD5X: a single-color test, sensible print speeds, and a first layer worth watching in person.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M first print: a controlled first run
How to run a controlled first print on the Flashforge Adventurer 5M: pick a simple file, confirm ADM leveling, and watch the first layer…
