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 It is part of the F123 series printers created by Stratasys for rapid prototyping.
-=====Using the F170=====
+=====Safety=====
-====Safety====
+No PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required to handling the F170 in normal operation. Gloves are recommended during maintenance since the apparatus of the printer may be 70°C or hotter during non-PLA modes.
-No PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is required to handling the F170 in normal operation. Gloves are recommended during maintenance since the apparatus of the printer may be 70°C or hotter during ABS/ASA mode.
+=====Preparing Print Files=====
-====Preparing Print Files====
 In order to print on the F170, tray files must be generated using GrabCAD Print.
-====Printing from Queue====
+====Using GrabCAD Print====
+GrabCAD print is a slicing software for generating files that the Stratasys F170 printer can process.
+===Creating a Project File===
+  - Go to File > New Project
+===Making your tray & placing models===
+  - On the computer, open GrabCAD Print.
+  - Create a new tray. Trays can hold multiple files and models.
+  - Upload file(s) by clicking on to the area which says “Add models”.
+The software supports Inventor’s IAM, IPT, Solidwork’s SLDASM, SLDPRT, IGES 5.1-5.3, and STP/STEP(AP 203 E1/E2, AP 214, AP 242) files. More file types are listed here: https://help.grabcad.com/article/214-list-of-supported-file-formats?locale=en
+===Settings for the tray===
+There are tools available to manipulate models and printing parameters.
+  * Units
+  * Tray Settings
+  * Model Settings
+  * Infill Settings
+  * Arrange
+  * Orient
+  * Scale
+=====Printing from Queue=====