3D Printing Systems UP Plus 2 User manual

UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24

UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24
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1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL....................................................................................................................5
1.2 PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................................................................................5
1.2.1 Safety.......................................................................................................................................5
1.2.2 The following classifications are used in this manual.............................................................. 6
1.2.3 Protection ................................................................................................................................6
1.2.4 New Updates ........................................................................................................................... 6
2. OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 APPEARANCE ......................................................................................................................................8
2.2 3D PRINTER BURN IN TEST.....................................................................................................................9
2.2.1 Status Indicators......................................................................................................................9
2.3 ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................................................................10
2.4 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................11
2.4.1 Printer Physical Characteristics.............................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 Specifications.........................................................................................................................11
2.4.3 Environmental specifications.................................................................................................11
3. QUICK STEP BY STEP SETUP GUIDE ............................................................................................... 12
4. INSTALLING 3D PRINTER SOFTWARE............................................................................................. 17
4.1 INSTALLING DRIVERS (WINDOWS) .........................................................................................................17
4.2.1 Windows 8 - Disable driver signature enforcement ..............................................................18
4.2.2 Windows 8.1 - Disable driver signature enforcement ...........................................................18
4.3 Installing the UP Free motion Drivers .......................................................................................18
5 INITIALISING THE PRINTER ............................................................................................................ 18
5.1 INITIALISE WITH SOFTWARE .................................................................................................................18
5.2 INITIALISE WITH FRONT SWITCH ............................................................................................................19
6. LEVELLING THE PLATFORM (AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL)................................................................ 19
6.1 AUTOMATIC LEVELLING .......................................................................................................................19
6.1.a How does automatic platform levelling work?...................................................................... 20
6.2 SOFTWARE PLATFORM LEVELLING .........................................................................................................20
6.3 MANUAL PLATFORM LEVELLING ...........................................................................................................21
7. PLATFORM HEIGHT (AUTOMATIC & MANUAL) ............................................................................. 22
7.1 AUTOMATIC PLATFORM HEIGHT SETUP ...........................................................................................22
7.2 MANUAL PLATFORM HEIGHT SETUP......................................................................................................22
8. LOADING THE FILAMENT INTO THE EXTRUDER............................................................................. 25
8.1 WITHDRAWING FILAMENT FROM THE EXTRUDER...................................................................................... 26
9. USING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 27
9.1 START THE PROGRAM..........................................................................................................................27
9.2 Loading a 3D model.................................................................................................................. 28
9.3 View Options ............................................................................................................................29
9.4 Model transformations.............................................................................................................31
9.5 Other Maintenance Options .....................................................................................................33
9.6 Print Preferences ......................................................................................................................35
10. PRINTING ................................................................................................................................... 39
10.1 PREPARATION..................................................................................................................................39

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10.1.1 PREPARING THE PRINT PLATFORM ....................................................................................................39
10.2 PREHEATING THE PLATFORM ..............................................................................................................39
10.3 OPTIONS DURING PRINTING: .............................................................................................................40
10.4 PRINT OPTIONS:.............................................................................................................................. 41
10.5 EXTRUDER VENT “WIND BARRIER”......................................................................................................41
10.6 CALCULATING MODEL COSTS ..............................................................................................................42
11. MODEL REMOVAL ...................................................................................................................... 42
11.1 REMOVING THE RAFT........................................................................................................................43
10.2 REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL .........................................................................................................44
12. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................... 45
12.1 CHANGING FILAMENT COLOURS ..........................................................................................................45
12.2 VERTICAL CALIBRATION.....................................................................................................................45
12.3 Updating your ROM ...............................................................................................................47
12.4 CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE NOZZLE................................................................................................47
12.5 REMOVING THE NOZZLE .................................................................................................................... 47
12.6 CLEANING THE PERFBOARD................................................................................................................48
12.7 LUBRICATION OF BEARINGS ................................................................................................................48
12.8 PRINTED SPARE PARTS.......................................................................................................................48
13.0. TIPS & TRICKS TO AVOID WARPING ......................................................................................... 48
14. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................... 49
14.1 AIR PRINTING .................................................................................................................................50
14.2 SIGNS OF A BLOCKED NOZZLE..............................................................................................................50
14.3 HOW TO CLEAN THE NOZZLE...............................................................................................................51
14.4 HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTRUDER COLUMN .............................................................................................. 52
14.5 HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTRUDER DRIVE GEAR (V2EXTRUDER HEAD) .............................................................52
14.6 SOLUTION FOR "WINUSB.DLL NOT FOUND"PROBLEM .............................................................................53
APPENDIX A - SUPPORT ................................................................................................................... 55
APPENDIX B –3D SOFTWARE ........................................................................................................... 55
3D CAD SOFTWARE AND OTHERS...............................................................................................................55
3D SCANNING SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................................55

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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 un-
pleasant. 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, rockets 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 away from small children.
Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves and glasses.

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1.2.2 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.
1.2.3 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 mod-
els.
1.2.4 New Updates
It’s best to check for any new updates here for your printer
http://3dprintingsystems.com/support/updates/

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2. Overview
Thank you for choosing the UP Plus 2 3D Printer. It is designed with ultimate portability and sim-
plicity in mind. The system and software allows you to print great models with only a few key-
strokes, even if you have never used a 3D printer before. The system uses a nozzle to deposit mol-
ten plastic, so printed parts are strong and durable. Congratulations on purchasing you’re UP Plus 2
3D Printer and Happy Printing!

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2.1 Appearance
Figure 1. Front view of printer

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Figure 2. Back view of printer
2.2 3D Printer burn in test
Before shipping your printer has undergone a thorough test. You will notice in the maintenance
screen that it reports several KG’s of usage, this is normal and from testing prior to leaving the
factory.
2.2.1 Status Indicators
LED State
Indicates
Solid Red
Printer is not initialised
Solid Green
Printer is ready
Flashing 10 times per second
Computer is sending / spooling
job to the printer.
Flashing 5 times per second
Extruder is heating
Flashing 2 times per second
Printing in progress
Flashing about every 2 seconds
Printing has stopped.

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2.3 Accessories
PARTS