<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/2052/model-is-not-positioned-on-printing-area/ Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:53:24 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/19825/#p19825 well im a student  in an engineering class and my teacher told me to learn how to make it work so decided to check the forum for advice

]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2013 13:53:24 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/19825/#p19825 <![CDATA[Re: Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/19727/#p19727 No problem welcome to the family.  Just make sure to try a search before you submit questions, you'll learn a lot more that way because most of the issues you'll come across have been covered. 

What's your goal for the printer, just hobby or you doing something more with it?

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:10:27 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/19727/#p19727 <![CDATA[Re: Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/19726/#p19726 thanks so much. we are  new users and will start using Repetier asap. thanks again!

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:07:57 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/19726/#p19726 <![CDATA[Re: Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/19672/#p19672 If you're using skeinforge and pronterface you'll need to download a program called replicatorG or something like it that allows you to reposition the STL file in the center of the bed.  If you're using Slic3r and Repetier Host you can do it from within the software.

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:28:41 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/19672/#p19672 <![CDATA[Model is not positioned on printing area]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/19657/#p19657 so i was trying to print a superman symbol that i downloaded from thingverse.com and when i try to print it starts printing off the printing area. How can i move the model to position it in the center of the hot plate?
i will attach the model
please help smile

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:05:11 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/19657/#p19657