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D1 Dryer

The D1 is the Ginger Additive native pellet dryer, designed specifically for FGF printing with the G1 printer. It is a purpose-built hopper dryer that removes moisture from hygroscopic pellets before printing.

What this section covers

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PageDescription
D1 setup and first assemblyUnboxing, assembly, and first-time setup
D1 maintenanceRoutine maintenance — cleaning, inspection, blower checks

Quick overview

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The D1 is a compact, mobile pellet dryer with a heated cylindrical tank. Key characteristics:

  • Compact footprint — fits alongside the G1 in a standard workshop
  • Red caster wheels — roll it in and out of position easily
  • Transparent cylindrical pellet tank — visible fill level at a glance
  • Red blower module — the outlet where dried pellets fall; the G1’s white corrugated tube attaches here and the G1 feeding vacuum draws pellets up to the printer (no gravity feed)
  • Front-mounted control panel with display for temperature and timer settings

D1 Dryer fully assembled

D1 Dryer upright — side panel and ventilation visible

When you need the D1

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Hygroscopic materials must be dried before printing to avoid foaming, stringing, and poor layer adhesion. The D1 is required (or strongly recommended) for:

  • PETG / PCTG — absorbs moisture within hours of open-air exposure
  • rPLA recycled — recycled grades are often wetter than virgin PLA
  • PLA virgin — optional but recommended for long print runs
  • PP and specialty materials — consult material-specific notes

Key temperature limits

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MaterialMax dryer tempDuration
PETG / PCTG65°C max3–5 h (up to 24 h for wet batches)
rPLA recycled55–65°C4–6 h
PLA virgin60–65°C2–3 h

See Dryer for the full temperature table and rationale.

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