How to Print Your 3D Files With Lychee

New to 3D printing and not sure where to start? This tutorial is perfect for beginners! We'll guide you through the process of printing your 3D files step-by-step, with a focus on making it easy to follow.

Throughout the tutorial, we'll be using Lychee, a user-friendly software tool for preparing and slicing 3D models for resin-based 3D printers. You'll learn how to set up your printer, resin and parameters, add support structures, slice your model, and save the file for printing. By following these instructions, you'll be on your way to creating your own 3D prints in no time!

Adding a New Printer

• Launch Lychee on your computer.
• Click on 3D Printer > Add > Select Resin 3D Printer > Choose Phrozen > Select your printer.
  

Selecting Resin Type

• Click on Add New Resin > Add New Resin.
• Choose resin profile details like Brand, Name, and Color.
• Click OK.
  

Entering Print Parameters

• Select your resin and set print parameters (layer height, exposure time, lifting speed, etc.).
• For detailed settings, refer to Phrozen's Resin Profile.
  

Importing Files

• Import your STL file into Lychee.
• Click on Import > Select your STL file > Open.
  

Adding Support

• To ensure a successful print, add support to your model.
• Click on your model > Prepare > Generate Automatic Supports.
  

Slicing

• Slice your model by clicking on Export > Export slices to file > Save.
  

Saving the File to USB Drive

• After slicing, copy the sliced file to your USB drive.

Printing

• Insert the USB drive into your 3D printer.
• Print your sliced model to bring your 3D design to life.
  

Contact Support

After reading through this article, if you find any issues, feel free to reach out to Phrozen Support or your Authorized Reseller for further assistance. When contacting Phrozen Support, kindly send some photos or videos illustrating the issue.