1. Software Download and Installation
Visit the official website to download the installation package compatible with your computer's operating system. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
Official website: https://www.longer.net/pages/download-software
1)Windows:
Click "Next" to complete the installation. You can also choose a custom installation path.
2) macOS:
Simply drag the "Longer Studio" icon onto the "Applications" folder icon to complete the installation.
2. Software Settings
Click the "software icon" in the top left and select "Settings" to open the settings window.
1) Language Settings
Switch between 10 supported languages.
2) Canvas Layout Settings
Smart Align: When enabled, elements on the canvas automatically snap and align with each other when they are moved within a certain distance.
Canvas Grid: When enabled, a grid overlay appears on the canvas.
Image Import Scale: Choose how to handle images that exceed the canvas size. Options include "Prompt", "Scale", and "Do Not Scale".
3) Device Firmware Upgrade
Click the "Firmware Upgrade" button to upgrade the device firmware.
3. Registration and Login
1) Register and Sign In
AI-related features (such as removing background ) consume credits. You must sign in to your account before using these features.
2) Personal Center (Buy Credits )
View your account information, change password, and check or buy credits.
Credits Detail: Click to open the credits detail window and view your current credits usage. Select the desired option and click "Pay" to visit the official website and buy credits. You can also redeem credits using a redemption code.
4. Connect Your Device
1) Direct USB Connection
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. Open the "Editor" in the top left and then click "Connect Device" in the top right.
Select the corresponding device model. The software will discovery for available devices. Once your device is detected, click it to connect.
2) Connect via Ethernet Cable
Connect the device to your router using an Ethernet cable. In the software, select the corresponding device model (following the same steps as for USB connection). The software will automatically discovery for available devices. Select your device to connect.
3) Connect via Wi-Fi and Local Network Scanning
Use bluetooth pairing and network setup in the mobile app to connect the device to Wi-Fi. On your PC, select the corresponding device model (following the same steps as for USB connection). The software will automatically discovery the available devices. Click the device to complete the connection.
5. Add Elements and Create Designs
1) Generate Images Using "AI Make" and Import Them to the Canvas
Click the "AI icon" in the left navigation bar to access "AI Make". You can describe the design you want, or choose a template above, set the image aspect ratio, and generate an image.
Once the image is generated, click "Import to canvas". The image will then be automatically added to the canvas.
Generate Images Using Prompts:
Once the image is generated, click "Import to canvas". The image will then be automatically added to the canvas.
2) Upload Local Images or Add Preset Elements
Click the "Image" icon in the left navigation bar, then click "Click to upload" and select an image from your computer. Supported formats: *.png, *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.bmp, *.webp, *.tiff, *.svg, and *.dxf.
Alternatively, browse the "Elements Library" or "Process Cases" and click an image to add it to the canvas.
You can also click "Text" and customize its style, size, alignment, spacing, and other properties.
3) Layer List
View the layer information (click "Layers" in the bottom left) of added elements. You can hide, lock, or rearrange layers.
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Hide: Hiding a layer removes the corresponding element from the canvas display. Hidden elements will also be excluded from printing.
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Lock: Lock the current layer to prevent the element from being moved, resized, or rotated.
- Reorder Layers: Select a layer, then click and drag it up or down to change its position in the layer list.
6. Canvas Workspace
1) Document Editing
Under the "File" menu, you can create a new project, open a local project, save or save as a project, and import or export images.
2) Adjust Canvas Zoom
In the bottom right of the interface, you can choose different zoom levels to view the canvas.
3) Undo and Redo
The "Undo" and "Redo" buttons are located in the bottom right of the interface. You can undo or redo operations performed on canvas elements, such as moving, copying, deleting, rotating, and adjusting alignment or size.
4) Right-Click Menu
Right-click a selected element on the canvas to open the context menu. Available options include "Cut, Copy, Duplicate, Paste, Delete, Bring to Front, Forward, Backward, Send to Back, Select All, and Reverse Selection".
Bring to Front / Forward / Backward / Send to Back: Adjust the stacking order of elements.
5) Top Toolbar and Element Editing
When you select an element, an editing toolbar appears at the top of the interface. Available editing functions vary depending on the element type.
Supports adjust size, position, rotation, alignment, and flip settings. You can also access image processing, crop image, AI remove, and AI HD.
Alignment and Flip:
Image Processing:
Crop Image:
AI remove and AI HD: Click to automatically remove the background or improve image clarity.
Note: Using AI remove and AI HD consumes credits.
Vector, Shape, and Text Elements: Adjust size, position, rotation, alignment, and flip settings.
7. Applications
Available applications include Trace Image, Workspace Framing, Batch Fill, Gode Generator, etc.
1) Trace Image
Select an element and click "Trace Image" to open the tracing window. Adjust settings such as Threshold, Noise, Smoothness, and Max Angle. Apply the changes to generate a traced vector element.
2) Grid Array
Select an image and click "Grid Array". Adjust the number of rows and columns, as well as the spacing between them. Then click "Generate Grid". The selected image will be copied onto the canvas and laid out in a grid based on your settings.
3) Circular Array
Select an image and click "Circular Array". Adjust the center X and Y coordinates, start and end angles, and the number of copies. Then click "Generate Circular". The software will copy and arrange the selected image in a circular pattern based on your settings.
4) Smart Nesting
Select the elements on the canvas and click "Start Nesting". The software will automatically arrange them evenly with the specified spacing.
5) Gode Generator
Enter the required content to generate a corresponding QR code or barcode.
8. Device Settings
After connecting your device, you can access the "Device Settings" interface to change the device alias, view device information, select ink channel configuration, and enable or disable features such as pre-print confirmation and pre-print measure height.
1) Change Device Name
Click the "Edit Device Alias" icon to change the device name.
2) Select or Switch Ink Configuration
If you need to change the ink configuration for a special printing process, you can modify it here. Make sure the actual ink system on the device is also changed to match the selected configuration.
3) Enable or Disable Pre-print Confirmation
"Pre-print confirmation" is enabled by default. You can adjust the confirmation countdown time or disable print confirmation. When disabled, the print information confirmation window will no longer appear when you start a print job.
4) Enable or Disable Pre-print Measure Height
"Pre-print measure height" is enabled by default. Once a print job starts, the machine automatically measures the material height. You can disable this feature if needed. In this case, you must manually adjust the distance between the highest point of the material and the printhead before printing. A distance of approximately 2 mm is recommended.
Note: The "Measurement Interval" setting takes effect when printing multiple layers. The machine will automatically measure the material height again after reaching the specified number of layers.
9. Device Control
This section provides access to device control functions and allows you to check the status of ink cartridges and the waste ink cartridge. Available functions include XYZ-axis movement, ink filling and cleaning, nozzle test printing, and camera calibration.
1) Move
Control the X, Y, and Z axes and reset their positions.
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X-axis: Moves the printhead.
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Y-axis: Moves the platform plate forward and backward.
- Z-axis: Moves the platform plate up and down.
2) Maintenance
For first-time use of the machine, perform "Inject Ink" to fill the ink sac. If the ink level is too low or the waste ink cartridge is full, the corresponding cartridge status will turn red in the interface.
To check printhead ink output, run Print Test and print a test strip to check if the printhead is clogged.
Note: before running the print test strip, raise the Z-axis platform to its highest position.
If the test strip shows broken nozzles, ink mixing and other issues, run the "Printhead Clean" function. Cleaning intensity can be adjusted, and you can clean specified printhead. "Flash Spray" is recommended after cleaning — perform flash spray several times.
3) Vision
You can take photos and perform batch fill operations directly in this section.
Before taking photos for the first time or after replacing the platform plate, perform camera calibration to improve positioning accuracy.
4) Accessory
You can enable the LED light and check the condition of the printing platform.
10. Processing Settings
You can switch between printheads, platforms, material (Material Drop), and print quality settings.
1) Printhead Selection
When starting a print job, you can choose "Printhead 1 or Printhead 2" to print your design. However, some ink configurations do not support printhead selection. For example, in relief mode, printhead 2 uses a six-channel white ink configuration.
2) Processing Platform
The software displays the platform plate currently installed on the device by default. Click to switch between different canvas views.
Note: Before physically changing the platform plate installed on the machine, turn off the device.
3) Material Settings
The supported materials vary depending on the selected platform. Printable inks are displayed under each material. You can also select the appropriate "Material Drop" setting based on the height difference of the printing material.
11. Layer Processing Parameters
After adding elements to the canvas, a layer parameter list appears on the right panel. Select a layer to open its detailed print settings. First, choose the "Print Mode" you want to use, then adjust the corresponding print parameters and effect settings.
For example, in "Flat" mode, you can adjust the ink mode, the number of ink passes, the number of copies, and the RIP mode.
Note: Generating 3D relief effects, oil painting effects, and realistic effects using AI consumes credits.
12. Printing
After confirming the design elements, print parameters, and processing settings, click "Process" to send the print file directly to the device.
Once the device completes the material height measurement, printing will start automatically. The design elements on the canvas determine the printing positions. During printing, you can check the progress and estimated remaining time in the "Task List". You can also pause or cancel a print job.
After printing is complete, you can view the details of the project in "History" and print the project again if needed.
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