Step-by-step – Slic3r Ubuntu 16.04 Installation

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 16.04 Install Slic3r – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install Slic3r 3D Printing Software in Ubuntu 16.04 Xenial LTS 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

And Slic3r for Ubuntu Xenial is the Open-Source Tool you need to Convert a 3D Model (STL, OBJ, AMF) into Printing Instructions for your 3D Printer.

It Cuts the Model into Horizontal Slices (Layers), Generates Toolpaths to Fill them and Calculates the Amount of Material to be Extruded.

Especially relevant how it’s Compatible with Any Modern Printer based on the RepRap Toolchain, including all those based on the Marlin, Sprinter and Repetier Firmware.

Moreover, it also Works with Mach3, LinuxCNC and Machinekit Controllers.

Finally, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with Slic3r on Ubuntu.

1. 1. Launching Shell Emulator

   Open a Terminal window
   Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
   (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands).

   

2. 2. Installing AppImageLauncher

   Then to Set up AppImageLauncher on Ubuntu
   

   AppImageLauncher Ubuntu Setup Guide

   The AppImage may Not Verified so to Run it Securely in a Sandbox see: Firejail Setup.

   How to Install AppImageLauncher on Ubuntu GNU/Linux
   Optional because you can simply Download and Run the AppImage As Is.