Use the
Spark/PNG Printing panel to export the model to
.tar.gz
format, which is compatible with the Spark printer.
Note: If your model exceeds the dimensions supported by the Spark printer, 64x40x134mm, an error message is displayed and your model is not exported.
The panel contains the following settings:
- Choose your printer — Click the
Select Printer button to display the
Printer Selector panel, where you can select your printer, or access the
Printers Library.
- Choose your print settings — Click
Select Print Settings to display the
Print Settings Selector panel and select your print settings. These settings provide the printer with information, such as layer thickness, and relate to the material you are using. You can use the default print settings provided by
ArtCAM, or you can create your own.
- Export Location — Enter a location in the box or click
Browse, then navigate to the location in which you want to save the exported
.tar.gz file.
- Model Information — The dimensions of your model are displayed.
- Printing Information — This area is available after you have selected your print settings. The number of slices in which the relief or assembly will be printed is displayed.
- Export to Printer — Click to export the relief or assembly to a
.tar.gz file. This is the format which is used by the Spark printer.