Can you pause a 3D printer overnight happens to be one of the frequently asked questions in the 3D Printing craft. This article is designed to both answer and elaborate on that subject.
When it comes to handling extensive projects, you need greatly powered 3d printers specifically modelled to produce large components from robust engineering materials like ABS and polycarbonate.
But apparently, there comes a time where you are forced to abandon your printing midway, hurriedly attend to a more pressing matter that may arise and of course due to unusual turn of events, some issues could run into late night hours, causing you to worry about your design and how this may impact it.
Well, here is what you can be rest assured of, if you are using the EVO TouchScreen 1.71 and later versions, the manufacturers have integrated a 3D Printer Pause Feature.
This comes as good news to many, but can it stand hours of long print pause?
How to Pause a 3D printer overnight works
The answer to that is simply yes, it can stand long hours of pause. The pause feature allows users to bring their work to a temporary stop printing process and of course hit the resume button later without any loss or effect on the work progress so far achieved.
To explain in more detail, we mean that, once a user presses the PAUSE 3D print midway feature, they will notice the bed’s descent, the head’s alignment, and a lower in temperature.
The bed remains heated with just enough temp to keep the material adhered to the print surface.
This sets the machine in hibernation mode, ensuring the print remains intact while the machine is asleep.
Again, this is particularly beneficial for those prints using materials like ABS.
Note: Be sure to apply Wolfbite to the build surface when starting the print job.
The PAUSE feature on a 3d printer ensures that all settings, including chamber heat, fan speeds, and head temperatures, remain consistent when the print is resumed.
Now, say – you are back from your break and want to continue the printing. All you need do is simply select the RESUME option, the printing process will commence immediately right where it left off.
So, if you are wondering if one can pause a 3D printer overnight? Well, here is your answer. Yes, you can.
Considering one night, is 12 hours and the PAUSE feature when activated on a 3d printer remains effective for up to 18 hours and is compatible with any EVO 3D printer equipped with firmware 1.71 or later.
This capability underscores the importance of flexibility and control in 3D printing, which in turn emphasizes that even during long prints, users have the power to manage their projects effectively.
Now, having known these, you can pause and resume your 3D printing jobs the next day but ensure it doesn’t exceed 18 hours.
We will recommend you hit the resume button an hour earlier at least just to be on the safe side.
Steps to Pause a 3D printer overnight
Restore
Filament Run Out/Jam
– Resume printing from pause
1. Restore
2. Remove, Load, and/or Prime
3. Toggle X/Y then Z
4. Restore
Pause
Pause/ Continue long jobs
– Pause long print jobs, keeping part adhered to a warm bed.
1. Pause
2. Resume
Restart
Power Outage/Stop
Resume printing after a power outage or accidental stop. More info
1. Print last file
2. Restart where left off
Conclusion
Now that you are aware of the more control you have on your 3d printer, you can experiment with it by hitting the pause feature when you feel the need to and the resume feature afterwards for a seamless finished product.