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Mosaic PALETTE PLUS Quick start guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the Palette+ Quick Start Guide and am here to assist you with any questions you may have about your filament splicer. The guide provides crucial setup information, safety warnings, and basic operational instructions to get you printing with multi-colored filaments. I can help you navigate the setup process, troubleshooting or point you toward the additional resources provided in the guide.
  • Can I connect Palette+ to my computer while it's powered on?
    What filament size is compatible with Palette+?
    What should I do if I hear unusual clicking noises from Palette+?
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QUICK START GUIDE
Hello, friend! There’s a learning curve to printing
with Palette+. Please pay attention to the setup
instructions. They include tips and best practices
to get you printing with Palette+ as quickly as
possible and can save you headaches later.
Welcome!
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NEVER plug Palette+ into a
computer (USB) while Palette+
is powered on. The only time you
need to connect Palette+ with your
computer is to update firmware.
Don’t touch Palette+’s hot tool
when it’s hot. It hurts!
Palette+ is only compatible with
1.75mm filament.
Do not perform any
maintenance on Palette+’s
internal systems while Palette+
is powered on (or risk electrical
shock or injury, and potentially
damage to Palette+).
In the rare instance that you
hear Palette+’s drives skipping
(or any other unusual clicking
noises), do not force filament
into Palette+. Cancel the print,
unload filament, and unplug
Palette+, then remove the top
cover to check for jams or
blockages.
For detailed safety warnings and
instructions, please go to:
http://mm3d.co/support
Critical Warnings
SERIOUSLY, THESE ONES ARE REALLY IMPORTANT
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To unload filament from Palette+,
select Utilities > Unload Inputs.
If you must unload filament
manually, pull the filament
slowly (or risk electrical damage to
Palette+).
If your printing environment is
staticky, Palette+’s LCD screen can
occasionally go blank or display
random characters due to static
discharge. If this occurs, simply allow
the print to finish. The static only
affects the screen; the print should
be unaffected.
Never place Palette+ on its
screen. Doing so can damage the
screen.
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UNPLUG POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE
CONNECTING USB
Contents
Palette+
Scroll Wheel Power supply
Power supply cord Filament bar
Additional splicing
tubes (x2)
Small guide tube for
Bowden printers
Screwdriver
Velcro squares (x6) USB cable
Spool Pal clips Preloaded SD card
Guide tube clip Clear PLA filament
Set Up Your Palette+
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Set Up Your Spool Holder
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Splice Mode
On Palette+’s screen, select “Splice Demo”.
Select “Without Printer”.
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Load PLA Filament
Following instructions on Palette+,
and load filament into drives.
Palette+ will heat up and
begin to create splices.
Select Demo-2c for 2 colors,
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Demo-3c for 3 colors,
or Demo-4c for 4 colors.
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Layered Print
CONGRATULATIONS!
You’ve created spliced filament!
This filament can be fed into your printer and
used on any model to create a layered print.
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What’s Next?
Now that you’ve created a
layered print, you’re ready
to create your own precise
multi-color prints!
DOWNLOAD CHROMA
Please visit http://mm3d.co/chroma to download
Chroma. Once installed you will find further setup
instructions!
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Best Practices
•Maintenance: Clean your Palette+’s drive gears as needed
(about as often as you clean your printer’s drive gears)
•Ensure filament spools can unspool without too much force
•For optimal performance, use filament from the same
manufacturer – they tend to splice and stick together best!
•Ensure printer and slicer settings are well-tuned for single-
material prints before attempting Palette+ prints
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Resources & Help
MULTI-MATERIAL: http://mm3d.co/multimaterial
Splicing and print setting guidance for multi-material prints
RESOURCES: http://mm3d.co/resources
Alternative guide tube clips
Multi-body modeling & slicing videos
SUPPORT: http://mm3d.co/support
Troubleshooting
Help Centre
Connect & Contact
CONNECT: http://mosaicmanufacturing.com
We’d love to see what you make!
Share your creations with us:
@MosaicMfg
FORUM: http://mm3d.co/forum
Community Forum
FEEDBACK: http://mm3d.co/feedback
We’re always seeking to improve the entire Palette+ experience.
CONTACT: http://mm3d.co/contact
Anything and everything else!
Questions or feedback? Send us a message!
[email protected]
Happy Printing!
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