WonderMaker Orca Guide

Wonderprint-orca Quick Start Guide​​

This article provides a brief introduction to Wonderprint-orca and offers a step-by-step guide to help you quickly install, set up, slice, and start printing right away.

​​What is Wonderprint-orca?​

Wonderprint-orca is a customized, feature-rich, and user-friendly slicing software designed to deliver a smooth 3D printing experience. It supports multi-color printing and includes automatic filament grouping optimization, significantly reducing material waste and improving printing efficiency. Additionally, users can remotely control and monitor the printing process for more efficient workflow management.

Wonderprint-orca is compatible with ​​Windows, macOS, and Linux​​, and supports various file formats, including ​​.3mf, .stl, .stp, .step, .amf, and .obj​​.

​​The Role of Slicing Software in 3D Printing​​

In the world of 3D printing, slicing software serves as a critical bridge between digital designs and physical objects. It converts 3D models (such as STL, OBJ, or 3MF files) into ​​G-code​​—a set of instructions that 3D printers can understand.

The ​​"slicing" process​​ involves horizontally cutting the 3D model into hundreds or even thousands of thin layers. For each layer, the slicer precisely calculates:

• ​​Nozzle movement paths​​

• ​​Filament extrusion timing​​

• ​​Print speed & temperature settings​​

• ​​Support structures (if needed)​​

• ​​Infill patterns & wall thickness​​

By optimizing these parameters, Wonderprint-orca ensures high-quality, efficient 3D prints while minimizing errors and material waste.

Download & Install Wonderprint-orca​

​​Official Download Links:​Software Download​

Alternatively, you can download and install it from the provided USB drive.

Material selection

Select the materials you wish to display in the material preset list. You may choose as many materials as needed.

First-time Printing:

Printer Binding

Before initiating a printing task, you must first complete the binding between Orca Slicer and your printing device. This enables device status monitoring and remote task initiation/control.

View Details​​：Model selection and device connection

​​Create New Project​​

Click the homepage to create a new project

​​Add Model​​

To import models:

1. Click the first icon ① in the top toolbar of the preview pane

2. Alternatively, drag model files directly into the modeling interface ②

Supported formats: .3mf .stl .stp .step .amf .obj

​​Select Printer/Filament/Process Preset​​

Before slicing the model, you need to:

1. ​​Select your printer​​ - Choose the target device from the printer dropdown

2. ​​Choose filament​​ - Pick the material type from the filament selection list

3. ​​Set layer height​​ - Select from process presets (Note: Smaller layer heights increase print time. For most 0.4mm nozzle prints, 0.20mm is recommended)

​​Preparation Interface​​

Upon entering the preparation screen, you will see the following 7 main sections:

1. ​​Tab Bar​​

   • Contains six tabs: Home, Preparation, Preview, Device, Project

2. ​​Action Bar​​

   • Handles model slicing and print job initiation

3. ​​Tool Panel​​

   • Functional buttons including:

     • Add model

     • Add new plate

     • Model manipulation tools (move/scale/split)

4. ​​Printer Settings​​

   • Hardware configuration:

     • Printer model

     • Build plate type

     • Nozzle specifications

5. ​​Filament Management​​

   • Add/edit/delete filament profiles

   • Configure material-specific parameters:

     • Nozzle temperature

     • Bed temperature

6. ​​Process Parameters​​

   • Fine-tune print quality/speed/strength:

     • Layer height

     • Infill density

     • Print speed

7. ​​Model Workspace​​

   • Interactive 3D visualization area

   • Core space for model inspection and editing

Model View Operations

For model interaction, you can rotate, zoom, and pan the model using mouse controls to inspect and edit it from different perspectives.

• ​​Click​​ to select the model, then ​​hold the left mouse button​​ to move it.

• ​​Hold and drag the left mouse button​​ to rotate the model view.

• ​​Hold and drag the right mouse button​​ to pan the model view.

• Use the ​​mouse wheel​​ to zoom in or out of the model view.

You can also utilize the coordinate indicator tool in the bottom-left corner to quickly switch and fine-tune viewing angles, enabling more efficient model inspection and editing.

​​Model Slicing​​

• After completing the settings, click the ​​slice button​​ in the upper-right corner of the screen.

• If the model file contains multiple plates, click ​​"Slice all "​​ in the upper-right corner of the screen.

​​After slicing​​, the interface shows the model’s sliced preview alongside a ​​right-side histogram​​ detailing color distribution, filament usage, and print duration.

Send Print Job

Print Single Plate

Click the "Print" button in the upper right corner of the screen, and a print task upload window will pop up. Confirm the selected printer, the materials to be used, and whether the printer should perform certain functions before printing starts, such as bed leveling or flow calibration. Once the settings are confirmed, click "Upload and Print" to begin the printing process.

Remote Control​​

Select the ​​"Device"​​ tab to remotely monitor and control printing in real time. If your printer is equipped with a camera, you can also view the live printing feed remotely.