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UP Mini 3D Printer User Manual 1

UP Mini 3D Printer User Manual 2

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1. Introduction

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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 4

1.1

H

OW TO USE THIS MANUAL

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1.2

P

RECAUTIONS

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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

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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

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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

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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

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ETTING

R

EADY TO

P

RINT

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!

B

OOKMARK NOT DEFINED

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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

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6. MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 40

C

HANGING THE

M

ATERIAL

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V

ERTICAL

C

ALIBRATION

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C

LEANING THE NOZZLE

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R

EMOVING

/

C

HANGING THE NOZZLE

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C

LEANING THE PLATFORM

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L

UBRICATION OF BEARINGS

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S

PARE PARTS

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7.0. TIPS & TRICKS ................................................................................................................ 45

8. TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................ 46

S

OLUTION FOR

"USB.

DLL NOT FOUND

"

PROBLEM

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1. Introduction

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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

6

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

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%

2. Overview

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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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17

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

3.

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3D Printer User Manual

(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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18

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

3.

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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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19

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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