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Cura is one of the best 3d printing tools out there. It supports tons of great features and is easy to use. This guide will go over how you can use Cura to prepare a 3D model for printing on Linux.<\/p>\n

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Installing Cura on Linux<\/h2>\n

You must install the Cura application on your Linux PC before you attempt to use it to print files. To set up Cura on your Linux system, please follow our in-depth guide on how to install Ultimaker Cura on Linux.<\/p>\n

Configure your printer with Cura<\/h2>\n

After installing Cura on your Linux PC, you\u2019ll need to configure it to work with your printer. Every 3D printer has specific hardware and settings, and it must be set right in the app or prints could fail.<\/p>\n

To correctly configure your printer with Cura, follow the step-by-step instructions below.<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Launch the Cura application on your Linux PC and click on the \u201cGet Started\u201d button inside of the app. Selecting this button will start up the configuration wizard in Cura.<\/p>\n

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Step 2:<\/strong> Click on the \u201cskip\u201d button inside of the \u201cUltimaker Account\u201d page. After configuring your printer with Cura, we will deal with the sign-in process later.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> After moving past the \u201cUltimaker Account\u201d page in the configuration wizard, you will see \u201cAdd a printer.\u201d If you have a networked printer, Cura will find it and you can add it.<\/p>\n

Otherwise, find the \u201cAdd a non-networked printer\u201d button and select it with the mouse.<\/p>\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve selected the \u201cnon-networked printer\u201d menu, Cura will show you a list of available 3D printers that are supported. Look through the list and select your exact model.<\/p>\n

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For example, to add the Ender 5, you\u2019d go to \u201cCreality3D\u201d in the \u201cnon-networked printer\u201d menu, click on it and select \u201cEnder 5.\u201d<\/p>\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve selected your printer in the menu, Cura will display the \u201cMachine Settings\u201d window. In the \u201cMachine Settings\u201d window, Cura will configure your printer settings based on pre-defined configurations. It will also configure your extruder.<\/p>\n

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Leave the settings at default, unless you know what you are doing. Then, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to move to the next page in the guide.<\/p>\n

Step 6:<\/strong> After configuring your printer in the Cura \u201cMachine\u201d settings area, find the nozzle area (under Generic PLA), and click on it. Then, set it to the size of the extruder nozzle you are using on your printer.<\/p>\n

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Unsure about how large your extruder nozzle is? Leave the settings on the default configuration. For example, 0.4mm should work well enough.<\/p>\n

Sign in<\/h2>\n

While it is not required to use Cura, you should sign in as you\u2019ll have access to the marketplace, extensions, etc. To sign in, find the \u201cSign in\u201d button in the top-right corner. Then, click on it, create your account and log into Cura using your credentials.<\/p>\n

Download a model<\/h2>\n

There are many places you can download a pre-made model to use in Cura. One place is Thingiverse.com. To download a model from this website, do the following.<\/p>\n

Step 1:<\/strong> Find the \u201cSearch Thingiverse\u201d search box and click on it with the mouse. Then, type in your search term. For example, to find something related to \u201cStar Wars,\u201d you\u2019d type that into the search box. Finally, press Enter<\/strong> to view the search results.<\/p>\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Look through the search results for the model you like, then click on it with the mouse to access its \u201cThing\u201d page. Once on the \u201cThing\u201d page, look for the blue \u201cDownload\u201d button and select it with the mouse.<\/p>\n

Step 3:<\/strong> Upon selecting the download button, Thingiverse will show you all available STL model files for the \u201cThing.\u201d Download each file individually. Be sure to also read the instructions associated with the model so it prints right.<\/p>\n

Slice the model<\/h2>\n

You must slice your model to print it with Cura. Slicing means converting the model from a 3D model file to a 3D printer-friendly G-code file. Here\u2019s how to do it.<\/p>\n

First, find the \u201cFile\u201d button and click on it with the mouse to open up the \u201cFile\u201d menu. Then, find the \u201cOpen File(s)\u201d button and click on it with the mouse. Lastly, browse for the STL model file(s) you\u2019ve downloaded from Thingiverse to import it to Cura.<\/p>\n

Once the model file is imported to Cura, go through the settings and configure your print to the suggested settings for the model. Then, find the \u201cSlice\u201d button and click on it to convert your print to G-code.<\/p>\n

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After slicing your print, click on the \u201cSave to disk\u201d button to save your G-code file to your computer. Alternatively, save your file directly to an SD card or USB flash drive by selecting the \u201csave to external\u201d button.<\/p>\n

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When you\u2019ve finished exporting the file, plug it into your printer and print your model. Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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