MAX X
Printing on the MAX X
Install Composer
Composer is the bridge between design software & Asiga 3D printers.
Use Composer to prepare parts for 3D printing including nesting, scaling, positioning, supporting & more.
Composer is compatible with a range of file formats including:
- STL
- SLC
- PLY
- STM
![asiga-software asiga-software](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/asiga-software.jpg)
Setting up your first print in Composer
Watch the below video to learn about starting a new print in Composer.
Before starting a new print ensure you have correctly set up your printer.
It is essential that your printer is correctly set up before starting a print to avoid failures.
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Access printer via web interface
The printer’s web interface allows you to interact with the printer from the comfort of your desk.
Stirring material
A crucial step in starting a print is ensuring the material is stirred.
Pigments in resin will settle over time making this such an important step.
![](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/MAX-validate-calibration.jpg)
Starting a print
- Select Print on the printer screen
![Main-Menu-Print Main-Menu-Print](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Main-Menu-Print.jpg)
Select one of the following options:
- Next Build:
lists the next build in the print queue. - Repeat Build:
Allows you to repeat the previous print. - Select Build:
Select from a list of all builds in the print queue.
![Print Menu Print Menu](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Print-Menu.jpg)
Auto shutdown is an option that will turn the printer off when the print is finished.
Select Continue.
![Print time Print time](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Print-time.jpg)
Confirm that your tray is filled with the correct material and select Yes.
![Material selection Material selection](https://support.asiga.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Material-selection.jpg)
Removing a build
When the printer has finished a build, you can now start to post-process the parts.
Click here to learn more about removing parts & post processing.
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