Tutorials

Sometimes during transit there is a fuse that is coming loose and will prevent the laser from turning on, or the z-axis from moving up and/or down. The fuse is meant to be field replaceable but appears to pop out...

  The XL300 fume extractor comes with a built-in airflow alarm to alert users when insufficient air is being drawn from the machine - If something unnoticed goes wrong with the system, this is a safety feature to prevent subtle...

To get the most out of your laser cutter, it's best to connect it directly to the computer via USB using the Lightburn laser software. This is usually automatic, but there are a couple of errors that occasionally stop Lightburn...

To update the software on your Cubicon Single Plus, please follow the instructions below.  Required Materials: Micro SD Card.   Micro SD Card Reader.   1. Un-Zip The folder, Run as admin.   2. Pull The file into the Imager   3. Select All...

To perform X and Y limit testing on the Cubicon Single Plus, please follow the instructions below:  In "Utilities", go to "Motion" and ensure that the unlock button under the "Motor" category is blue. You should be able to freely...

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: 1. Mechanical properties PLA (or Polylactic Acid) has excellent 'printability'...

  Many modern 3D printers (and all printers currently offered by InkSmith) are equipped with an auto-leveling system for the heated printbed. This sensor allows the machine to adjust for tiny changes and irregularities, making it much easier to achieve...

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...

How to locate the serial number of your 3D printer or laser cutter machine.