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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 4
1.1
H
OW TO USE THIS MANUAL
.................................................................................................. 4
1.2
P
RECAUTIONS
.................................................................................................................... 4
1.2.1 Safety ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2.2 Protection .................................................................................................................. 5
2. OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................... 6
2.1
A
PPEARANCE
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2.2
S
PECIFICATIONS
................................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Printer Physical Characteristics ................................................................................ 9
2.2.2 Specifications ............................................................................................................ 9
2.2.3 Environmental specifications .................................................................................... 9
3. OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.1
P
REPARATION
.................................................................................................................. 10
3.1.1 Installing the printer ................................................................................................. 10
3.1.2 Installing the software ............................................................................................. 12
3.1.3 Installing drivers ...................................................................................................... 12
3.2
U
SING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS
............................................................................................ 18
3.2.1 Start the program .................................................................................................... 18
3.2.2 Loading a 3D model ................................................................................................ 18
3.2.3 View Options ........................................................................................................... 21
3.2.4 Model transformations ............................................................................................ 23
3.2.5 Placing models onto the build platform ................................................................... 25
3.3
G
ETTING
R
EADY TO
P
RINT
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RROR
!
B
OOKMARK NOT DEFINED
.
3.3.1 Initializing the Printer ............................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 Calibrating the Nozzle Height ................................................................................. 15
3.3.3 Leveling the print platform ......................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
3.3.4 Other Maintenance Options .................................................................................... 26
3.3.5 Preparing the Platform ............................................................................................ 28
3.3.6 Print Setup Options ................................................................................................. 29
4. PRINTING ............................................................................................................................ 34
5. MODEL REMOVAL ............................................................................................................. 36
R
EMOVING
S
UPPORT
M
ATERIAL
.............................................................................................. 38
6. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 40
C
HANGING THE
M
ATERIAL
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V
ERTICAL
C
ALIBRATION
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C
LEANING THE NOZZLE
........................................................................................................... 42
R
EMOVING
/
C
HANGING THE NOZZLE
....................................................................................... 43
C
LEANING THE PLATFORM
....................................................................................................... 43
L
UBRICATION OF BEARINGS
..................................................................................................... 43
S
PARE PARTS
......................................................................................................................... 43
7.0. TIPS & TRICKS ................................................................................................................ 45
8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 46
S
OLUTION FOR
"USB.
DLL NOT FOUND
"
PROBLEM
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1. Introduction
1.1 How to use this manual
This User Manual is divided into four sections which cover the Introduction,
Overview, Operation, and Troubleshooting. Please study this manual carefully
before installation, and use the printer according to these instructions. Keep
this manual handy and refer to it when necessary.
1.2 Precautions
Please read this section carefully before using the printer.
1.2.1 Safety
The printer can only be used with the power adapters supplied by this
company, or the product may be damaged, with a risk of fire.
To avoid burning, or model deformation, do not touch the model, nozzle, or
the platform by hand, or any other part of the body, while the printer is
working or immediately after it has finished printing.
Protective glasses should always be worn when removing support material,
especially PLA.
The brown sections of the currently supplied gloves melt at around 200
degrees, therefore please do not hold the extruder block with the gloves.
There is a slight smell from ABS when it is being extruded. The smell is,
however, not too unpleasant. Operate in a well ventilated room but draught
free. Draughts can affect warping of ABS prints. When ABS is burnt is
releases toxic fumes.
Do not use ABS plastic or its printed parts near any kind of heat source,
flames, fireworks, candles, incense, light bulbs etc. ABS will catch fire and
burn a thick black smoke.
Always have adult supervision when children are present. Please keep all
small printed parts away from young children, choking hazards! There are
several safety issues, small tools, sharp tools and HOT objects and most
parts used in connection with the 3D Printer. Tie back long hair and loose
clothing. Keep fingers away from moving parts.
Tools and parts should be stored at a suitable height.
Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves.
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The following classifications are used in this manual.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in serious injury.
Gloves: When performing certain maintenance procedures, the
machine may be hot and gloves are required to avoid burns.
Safety Glasses: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury to your eyes.
1.2.2 Protection
The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage may occur.
Do not shut down the UP! System or pull out the USB cable when loading
a digital model, or the model data may be lost.
When using the “Extrude” function, keep at least 50mm between the
nozzle and the platform. If too close, the nozzle may get blocked.
The printer is designed to work properly at an ambient temperature of
between 15°C and 30°C and humidity of between 20% and 50%;
Operating outside these limits may result in low quality models.
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2. Overview
The UP Mini 3D Printer
mind. The system
and software
keystrokes
, even if you h
a nozzle to
deposit molten plastic, so print
Congratulations
on purchasing an
2.1 Appearance
Figure 1
2. Overview
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is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in
and software
allow you to print great models with only a few
, even if you h
ave never used a 3D printer before. The system
deposit molten plastic, so print
ed parts are strong and durable.
on purchasing an
UP Mini 3D Printer.
Figure 1
. Front view of printer
2. Overview
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is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in
allow you to print great models with only a few
ave never used a 3D printer before. The system
uses
ed parts are strong and durable.
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Figure
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Figure
2. Back view of printer
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①
①①
①
USB cable
④
④④
④
Spare screws
1)
Pen Knives
⑤
⑤⑤
⑤
Cutters
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Figure 2. Accessories
②
②②
②
Power adapter (20 V)
③
③③
③
Filament tube
⑤
⑤⑤
⑤
Perfboard
Figure 3. Tool kit
②
②②
②
Tweezers
③
③③
③
Hex wrench
④
④④
④
⑥
⑥⑥
⑥
Gloves
⑦
⑦⑦
⑦
Nozzle wrench
Figure 4. Axis
2. Overview
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Filament tube
④
④④
④
Spatula
⑧
⑧⑧
⑧
Clips
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2.2 Specifi
cations
2.2.1 Printer
Physical Characteristics
Printing
Material
Material
Color
Layer Thickness
Print Speed
Print Bed
Size
Printer
Weight
Printer Size
2.2.2
Specifications
Power Requirements
Model
Support
Input
Format
Workstation
compatibility
2.2.3 Environmental
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
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cations
Physical Characteristics
Material
ABS or PLA
Color
White
Layer Thickness
0.25－0.35mm
10－100 cm
3
/h
Size
120×120×120mm
Weight
5 KG (11 lb)
245 × 350 × 360 mm
Specifications
Power Requirements
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz,
200W
Support
Smart auto-generated
and
easy to break away s
upport
material.
Format
STL
Workstation
Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac
2.2.3 Environmental
specifications
Ambient temperature
15°C～30°C
Relative humidity
20%～50%
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200W
and
upport
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3. Operation
3.1 Preparation
3.1.1 Installation
of
Remove c pieces of
pack
Mount the
roll holder
Clip on the
roll holder onto the back of the printer.
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3. Operation
of
the printer
pack
ing foam, one on the inside back wall,
roll holder
roll holder onto the back of the printer.
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Mount the Extruder Head
Clip in the Extruder head, with its magnetic
clip system. The fan goes on the left h
side. Then plug in the ribbon cable connector.
The extuder has a LED lighting to light the model
dur
ing printing. Double tap the front intilise button to
switch on or off the
internal lighting.
Load the Roll of filament
1.
Open the foil bag that
2. Load the Spool
onto the spool holder, ensuring the
filament unwinds
as per
3.
Feed the end of the filament between the roll
guide.
4.
Feed the filament into the feeder tube and feed about 10cm out the other end of the feeder
tube.
5.
Feed the filament and tube inside the
6.
Insert the end of the ABS filament into the printer head.
Connect the Printer
1.)
Connect the USB cable between the Computer and the Printer
hand side).
2.)
Connect the power supply to th
hand side
of the printer, plug the power supply to the mains outlet.
3.) Visit
www.3DPrintingSystems.com/support
software for MAC and Windows
software install procedure in 3.1.2
4.)
Power on the printer on at the back.
Slide the Perfboard
into
binder clips in order to hold the Perfboard onto the platform.
remove the Perfboard t
o remove printed models from the printer.
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Mount the Extruder Head
Clip in the Extruder head, with its magnetic
clip system. The fan goes on the left h
and
side. Then plug in the ribbon cable connector.
The extuder has a LED lighting to light the model
ing printing. Double tap the front intilise button to
internal lighting.
Load the Roll of filament
Open the foil bag that
contains the filament.
onto the spool holder, ensuring the
as per
above diagram.
Feed the end of the filament between the roll
filament
Feed the filament into the feeder tube and feed about 10cm out the other end of the feeder
Feed the filament and tube inside the
back of the top door.
Insert the end of the ABS filament into the printer head.
Connect the USB cable between the Computer and the Printer
Connect the power supply to th
e “Power interface” located
of the printer, plug the power supply to the mains outlet.
www.3DPrintingSystems.com/support
to download the latest
software for MAC and Windows
and install the software.
(
software install procedure in 3.1.2
)
Power on the printer on at the back.
into
the platform (between the groves)
and attach the
binder clips in order to hold the Perfboard onto the platform.
o remove printed models from the printer.
Warning:
Do not let go of the
otherwise it will unravel
itself and tie itself in a knot, which
will then cause a block in the extruder head and several hours
of unwinding the spool manually to find the knot!
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Feed the filament into the feeder tube and feed about 10cm out the other end of the feeder
Connect the USB cable between the Computer and the Printer
(left
e “Power interface” located
on the left
of the printer, plug the power supply to the mains outlet.
to download the latest
(
refer to the
and attach the
binder clips in order to hold the Perfboard onto the platform.
TIP: Always
o remove printed models from the printer.
Do not let go of the
end of the filament,
itself and tie itself in a knot, which
will then cause a block in the extruder head and several hours
of unwinding the spool manually to find the knot!
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3.1.2 Installing the software
Visit
www.3DPrintingSystems.com/support
MAC and Windows and install the software.
Windows:
Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the specified directory
(Default is Program files/UP). Note: This installs the UP software, the UP
drivers, and the UP sample files into your Program files/UP folder.
3.1.3 Installing drivers
Connect th
e printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop
up the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and
then “next”. Then c
hoose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”,
then “Next”.
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3.1.2 Installing the software
www.3DPrintingSystems.com/support
to download the latest software for
MAC and Windows and install the software.
Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the specified directory
(Default is Program files/UP). Note: This installs the UP software, the UP
drivers, and the UP sample files into your Program files/UP folder.
3.1.3 Installing drivers
e printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop
up the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and
hoose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”,
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to download the latest software for
Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the specified directory
(Default is Program files/UP). Note: This installs the UP software, the UP
drivers, and the UP sample files into your Program files/UP folder.
e printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop
up the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and
hoose “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)”,
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Click “Browse”,
and choose C:
The following dialogue box pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the
drivers will install automatically.
If you have any problems i
error
, please refer to the driver section in the troubleshooting section of this
manual.
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and choose C:
\Program Files\UP\
Driver, then “Next”.
The following dialogue box pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the
drivers will install automatically.
If you have any problems i
nstalling the drivers, or get a
"Winusb.dll not found"
, please refer to the driver section in the troubleshooting section of this
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Driver, then “Next”.
The following dialogue box pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the
"Winusb.dll not found"
, please refer to the driver section in the troubleshooting section of this
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3.3.1 Initializing the Printer
Before anything can be printed, the printer must be initialized. Click the
“Initialize” option under the “3D print” menu. The printer will b
initialization procedure will begin. The printer will then return the platform and
print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is ready.
TIP: If your printer is not responding properly, the
re-
initialize the printer by clicking the ‘Initialize’ option from the ‘3D
Print’ menu.
If still not working switch off and on the printer at the
back. Check the trouble shooting section.
The printer can also be initialized by pres
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3.3.1 Initializing the Printer
Before anything can be printed, the printer must be initialized. Click the
“Initialize” option under the “3D print” menu. The printer will b
initialization procedure will begin. The printer will then return the platform and
print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is ready.
(Windows version)
(Mac version)
TIP: If your printer is not responding properly, the
first thing to try is to
initialize the printer by clicking the ‘Initialize’ option from the ‘3D
If still not working switch off and on the printer at the
back. Check the trouble shooting section.
The printer can also be initialized by pres
sing the front switch on the printer.
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Before anything can be printed, the printer must be initialized. Click the
“Initialize” option under the “3D print” menu. The printer will b
eep and the
initialization procedure will begin. The printer will then return the platform and
print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is ready.
first thing to try is to
initialize the printer by clicking the ‘Initialize’ option from the ‘3D
If still not working switch off and on the printer at the
sing the front switch on the printer.
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3.3.2 Setting
the
This section is probably the most important of the entire manual. Please
read it carefully to ensure that you understand the
procedure, as it is vital to success
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm
(Business card thickness)
this distance needs to be calibrated before starting to print.
distance between the nozzle and platform is recorded in the “Nozzle” box
of the “Print
” screen (found under the “3D Print” menu, but we use the
“Maintain” dialogue box to figure out what this distance should be.
NOTE:
It is only possible to move the nozz
recorded in the “Print” screen. If, for example, the nozzle height in the
“Print” screen is set to 1
up to 11
8mm in the “Maintenance” screen. This maximum value is
indicated by
the “Max” value shown in the platform and nozzle line of the
“Maintain” screen.
table into the nozzle and causing extensive damage.
If you are having problems adjusting the nozzle height in the
“Maintenanc
e “ screen because it will not go high enough, close the
“Maintenance” screen, open the “Print” screen,
height to 122
mm (for example). Then go back to the “Maintenance”
screen and continue with your nozzle height adjustments.
In the a
bove example, this tells the printer that, after being initialized, and
when a print job begins, the platform is 139.5mm away from the nozzle.
To work
out the correct nozzle distance,
please follow these steps:
1 -
Open the “Maintain” dialogue box from
t
he “3D Print” menu. The current nozzle
height is indicated as s
picture below.
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the
Platform Height
This section is probably the most important of the entire manual. Please
read it carefully to ensure that you understand the
platform
procedure, as it is vital to success
ful 3D printing.
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm
(Business card thickness)
from the nozzle. As each printer is slightly different,
this distance needs to be calibrated before starting to print.
distance between the nozzle and platform is recorded in the “Nozzle” box
” screen (found under the “3D Print” menu, but we use the
“Maintain” dialogue box to figure out what this distance should be.
It is only possible to move the nozz
le to 8mm higher than the height
recorded in the “Print” screen. If, for example, the nozzle height in the
“Print” screen is set to 1
1
0mm, you will only be able to move the nozzle
8mm in the “Maintenance” screen. This maximum value is
the “Max” value shown in the platform and nozzle line of the
“Maintain” screen.
This is a safety measurement to avoid crashing the
table into the nozzle and causing extensive damage.
If you are having problems adjusting the nozzle height in the
e “ screen because it will not go high enough, close the
“Maintenance” screen, open the “Print” screen,
and set the nozzle
mm (for example). Then go back to the “Maintenance”
screen and continue with your nozzle height adjustments.
bove example, this tells the printer that, after being initialized, and
when a print job begins, the platform is 139.5mm away from the nozzle.
out the correct nozzle distance,
please follow these steps:
Open the “Maintain” dialogue box from
he “3D Print” menu. The current nozzle
height is indicated as s
hown in the
(Windows version)
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This section is probably the most important of the entire manual. Please
height setup
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm
from the nozzle. As each printer is slightly different,
this distance needs to be calibrated before starting to print.
The correct
distance between the nozzle and platform is recorded in the “Nozzle” box
” screen (found under the “3D Print” menu, but we use the
“Maintain” dialogue box to figure out what this distance should be.
le to 8mm higher than the height
recorded in the “Print” screen. If, for example, the nozzle height in the
0mm, you will only be able to move the nozzle
8mm in the “Maintenance” screen. This maximum value is
the “Max” value shown in the platform and nozzle line of the
This is a safety measurement to avoid crashing the
If you are having problems adjusting the nozzle height in the
e “ screen because it will not go high enough, close the
and set the nozzle
mm (for example). Then go back to the “Maintenance”
bove example, this tells the printer that, after being initialized, and
when a print job begins, the platform is 139.5mm away from the nozzle.
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2 -
In the text box, type in the height to which you want the platform to move to,
and click the “To” button. In the above examp
119.2
mm above the platform’s origin.
3 -
Check the distance between the nozzle and the platform. If, for example,
the platform appears to be about 7mm away from the nozzle, increase the
number in the text box to 1
only increased the number by 3mm instead of 4mm. The reason for this is
that we do not want to crash the platform into the nozzle, so we want to
increase the height in smaller and smaller increments as we get closer to
the nozzle.
4 -
Once you are about 1mm away from the nozzle, start increasing the
number in the text box by 0.1mm increments and click the “To” button.
Repeat this until you get to within 0.2mm of the nozzle.
TIP:
An easy way to check the distance betwe
fold a piece of paper in two (Which will make it about 0.2mm thick) and
use that as a spacer to gauge the distance between the nozzle and
platform.
5 -
Once you are within 0.2mm of the nozzle, write down the number you h
in the “To” box. This is the correct calibration height! Close the “Maintain”
window and open the “Setup” Window. In the “Setup” window “Nozzle” box,
enter the number you recorded on the “Maintain” Screen. Alternatively, you
can click the “Set to Nozzl
value across to the setup screen. You have now successfully setup the
nozzle height.
6 –
Now click “Goto Bottom” in the Maintenance screen.
NOTE: Once you have setup the nozzle height once, you do not need to
do it again as it is automatically recorded in the “Setup” Screen.
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In the text box, type in the height to which you want the platform to move to,
and click the “To” button. In the above examp
le
, the platform would m
mm above the platform’s origin.
Check the distance between the nozzle and the platform. If, for example,
the platform appears to be about 7mm away from the nozzle, increase the
number in the text box to 1
20 and click
the “To” button. Note that we have
only increased the number by 3mm instead of 4mm. The reason for this is
that we do not want to crash the platform into the nozzle, so we want to
increase the height in smaller and smaller increments as we get closer to
Once you are about 1mm away from the nozzle, start increasing the
number in the text box by 0.1mm increments and click the “To” button.
Repeat this until you get to within 0.2mm of the nozzle.
An easy way to check the distance betwe
en the nozzle and platform is to
fold a piece of paper in two (Which will make it about 0.2mm thick) and
use that as a spacer to gauge the distance between the nozzle and
Once you are within 0.2mm of the nozzle, write down the number you h
in the “To” box. This is the correct calibration height! Close the “Maintain”
window and open the “Setup” Window. In the “Setup” window “Nozzle” box,
enter the number you recorded on the “Maintain” Screen. Alternatively, you
can click the “Set to Nozzl
e Height” button to automatically transfer the
value across to the setup screen. You have now successfully setup the
Now click “Goto Bottom” in the Maintenance screen.
NOTE: Once you have setup the nozzle height once, you do not need to
do it again as it is automatically recorded in the “Setup” Screen.
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In the text box, type in the height to which you want the platform to move to,
, the platform would m
ove to
Check the distance between the nozzle and the platform. If, for example,
the platform appears to be about 7mm away from the nozzle, increase the
the “To” button. Note that we have
only increased the number by 3mm instead of 4mm. The reason for this is
that we do not want to crash the platform into the nozzle, so we want to
increase the height in smaller and smaller increments as we get closer to
Once you are about 1mm away from the nozzle, start increasing the
number in the text box by 0.1mm increments and click the “To” button.
en the nozzle and platform is to
fold a piece of paper in two (Which will make it about 0.2mm thick) and
use that as a spacer to gauge the distance between the nozzle and
Once you are within 0.2mm of the nozzle, write down the number you h
ave
in the “To” box. This is the correct calibration height! Close the “Maintain”
window and open the “Setup” Window. In the “Setup” window “Nozzle” box,
enter the number you recorded on the “Maintain” Screen. Alternatively, you
e Height” button to automatically transfer the
value across to the setup screen. You have now successfully setup the
NOTE: Once you have setup the nozzle height once, you do not need to
do it again as it is automatically recorded in the “Setup” Screen.
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TIP:
You may need to regularly recalibrate nozzle height after moving the
printer, or if you find the models are not adhering to the platform properly,
or are warping.
TIP: If you hap
pen to crash the platform into the nozzle while
adjustment,
always
operations and start again.
Loading the filament into the Extruder Head
1.)
Click on the menu “
printer extruder will now start to heat
2.)
After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep.
Push the filament into the hole at the top of the extruder head and
the filament in wi
it and starts pulling it through the extrusion head. The extruder will then
automatically extrude a thin filament of material.
a second time (meaning the extrusion process is co
the piece of extruded plastic.
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You may need to regularly recalibrate nozzle height after moving the
printer, or if you find the models are not adhering to the platform properly,
pen to crash the platform into the nozzle while
setting the
always
re-
initialize the printer before undertaking any
operations and start again.
Loading the filament into the Extruder Head
Click on the menu “
3DPrint” -> “Maintenance” -> “
Extrude
printer extruder will now start to heat
. (
Takes approximately 10mins)
After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep.
Push the filament into the hole at the top of the extruder head and
th some gentle pressure until the extruder motor grabs
it and starts pulling it through the extrusion head. The extruder will then
automatically extrude a thin filament of material.
After the printer beeps
a second time (meaning the extrusion process is co
mplete), pull away
the piece of extruded plastic.
(Windows version)
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You may need to regularly recalibrate nozzle height after moving the
printer, or if you find the models are not adhering to the platform properly,
setting the
height
initialize the printer before undertaking any
further
Extrude
”. The
Takes approximately 10mins)
After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep.
Push the filament into the hole at the top of the extruder head and
push
th some gentle pressure until the extruder motor grabs
it and starts pulling it through the extrusion head. The extruder will then
After the printer beeps
mplete), pull away
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3.2 Using the basic functions
3.2.1 Start the program
Click on the
icon on the desk
3.2.2 Loading a
3D model
Click “File / Open” or
open. UP Software
only
for 3D printing files),
and the
compressed STL format)
TIP: A web site that
has thousands of 3D models is www.thingiverse.com
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(Mac version)
3.2 Using the basic functions
3.2.1 Start the program
icon on the desk
top. The program should
open
3D model
on the toolbar and
select the model you want to
only
supports STL files (which is the stand
ard input format
and the
UP3 file format (which is
UP’s proprietary
compressed STL format)
has thousands of 3D models is www.thingiverse.com
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open
as follows:
select the model you want to
ard input format
UP’s proprietary
has thousands of 3D models is www.thingiverse.com
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Move the mouse pointer on
model information
is presented
TIP:
You can open several
repeat the open model procedure for each model you want to add. See the
“Placing models on the build platform” section for more information.
Unloading the model
:
(Pink), and click “
Unload
over the model
and a context menu will
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Move the mouse pointer on
to the model, and click the left
mouse
is presented
in a floating window, as
shown below
(Windows version)
(Mac version)
You can open several
models and print them all at the same time. Just
repeat the open model procedure for each model you want to add. See the
“Placing models on the build platform” section for more information.
:
click the left mouse button on
the model
Unload
” on the toolbar or click the right
mouse
and a context menu will
appear. C
hoose unload the model or
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mouse
key. Some
shown below
:
models and print them all at the same time. Just
repeat the open model procedure for each model you want to add. See the
“Placing models on the build platform” section for more information.
the model
to select it
mouse
button while
hoose unload the model or
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unload all model
s (if you have more than one file open and want to remove all
of them).
Saving the model: C
hoose the model, then
UP3 format and its
size is 12%~18% of the original STL
convenient format
for users to
Note on STL files:
For a model to print correctly,
need to have their normal facing outwards. The U
colour Red to indicate
a
software when opening a model is a light grey/pink colour. If the normal
f
acing the wrong way, then the model is coloured in red.
Fixing STL Files:
The Up software has an option that attempts to fix models
with bad surfaces. Under the “Edit” menu you will see a “Fix” option. Select the
model with inverted surfaces, and click t
3.
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s (if you have more than one file open and want to remove all
hoose the model, then
click “Save”.
The file is
size is 12%~18% of the original STL
file
for users to
archive or transfer files.
For a model to print correctly,
all the faces of the models
need to have their normal facing outwards. The U
P
software uses model
a
problem with a
model. The default colour used by the
software when opening a model is a light grey/pink colour. If the normal
acing the wrong way, then the model is coloured in red.
The Up software has an option that attempts to fix models
with bad surfaces. Under the “Edit” menu you will see a “Fix” option. Select the
model with inverted surfaces, and click t
he “Fix” option to try and fix it.
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20
s (if you have more than one file open and want to remove all
The file is
saved in
file
. This is a
all the faces of the models
software uses model
model. The default colour used by the
software when opening a model is a light grey/pink colour. If the normal
s are
The Up software has an option that attempts to fix models
with bad surfaces. Under the “Edit” menu you will see a “Fix” option. Select the
he “Fix” option to try and fix it.
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