This tutorial is a general guide for the use of features, including the process of uploading images, adjusting parameters, and generating models. For slicing and printing processes, please Click to:
¶ Photo Template and Preview
¶ CMYK
Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black are the standard printing colors. By superimposing these four colors in different ways under natural light, a variety of colors can be displayed.
The CMYK image model algorithm utilizes this principle. Using PLA materials in standard colors of C, M, and Y, a rich array of colors is produced by arranging and overlapping them at a low layer height. Combined with white material, it forms contours and dark colors.
This template will directly generate 5 STL files, which should be dragged in together and combined into a multi-part object. Color each part in the object list, slice, and initiate printing. After printing, it needs to be used with a backlight panel.
*The idea comes from Color Lithophane Maker
¶ Black & White Style and Pantone Color Template
Based on the brightness contrast of the image, the model is built in steps and layered. The higher the brightness, the higher the layer height; the lower the brightness, the lower the layer height. Different colors of materials are used to print different layers, and the image effect is simulated through light transmission and shading (color mixing and contrast).
This template implementation principle requires printing one color per layer. Depending on the actual situation, a total of 3-4 colors are implemented for printing.
This template will generate a readme file to record its color layer information, as well as an STL file. Import the STL file, slice it, color by layer number, and then slice and print. No backlight panel is needed after printing to view normally.
*The idea comes from: shop.thehueforge.com, it is recommended to purchase and use Hueforge to get more powerful model editing and generation functions.
¶ Generating 3D Photo Model
¶ Image Editing & Output Size
Image upload requirements
- <=30MB
- png/jpg/jpeg/webp
The printing size is the actual size of the output model, with a default width of 144, and the other side adapts automatically; the minimum value is 20, and the maximum value is 450, in mm
- Scale without considering slicing, the printing size is consistent with the final printed model size
- When slicing, if scaling is needed, only xy can be scaled, and the z-axis cannot be scaled; otherwise, the thickness of the generated model will not match the required thickness
- If you need to match the official light panel and frame model, set the model size to 144*108
- Crop the image to a 3:2 or 2:3 ratio;
- Set the longer side to 144, and the other side will automatically adjust to 108
¶ Parameter Adjustment and Printing Effect Preview
The left side is for photo template switching and template parameter adjustment, and the right side is for previewing the printing effect of the template image; you can switch templates and adjust the slider position multiple times to view the model effect that best meets the requirements in real-time
- Long press to compare, you can display the original image for preview effect comparison
- The CMYK slider supports adjusting brightness/contrast, and the intelligent recommendation is enabled by default, which will generate the image that the algorithm thinks has the best printing effect, and it can also be adjusted as needed
- For the black and white style and Pantone color template, the slider means printing layers with that color material, and the printing effect is previewed in real-time on the right, which can be adjusted multiple times to determine the most suitable layer combination.
- The following image means that black is printed from layers 0-9, Star Purple from layers 10-14, Pink from layers 15-17, and White from layers 18-24
¶ Generating STL Model
- This feature can only be used after logging in
- CMYK will generate a compressed package containing 5 STL files named after the image
- The black and white style and Pantone color template will generate a readme file and an STL file. The content of the readme file is as follows, consistent with the "slider position information"
¶ Slicing and Printing Instructions
¶ Printing Material Requirements
Based on the nature of photo printing, the material needs to have a certain degree of light transmittance. It is recommended to use common PLA standard materials, and materials like Matte, Slik, etc., are not recommended
- *To simplify operations, there is currently no provision for light transmittance testing and setting capabilities, which will be iterated later; the current test material is based on the materials sold by Anycubic official
Recommended CMYK material kits
- Sunlu
- Bambu
Recommended materials for black and white style and Pantone color
- Common color Anycubic PLA
- Pantone color Anycubic PLA
¶ Basic Printing Parameter Requirements
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| CMYK |
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More parameter details are determined by the printer and nozzle diameter, please obtain from the official source |
| Black & White and Pantone Color |
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