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UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.1.31

UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.1.31
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1. INTRODUCTION
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1.1 H OW TO USE THIS MANUAL
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1.2 P RECAUTIONS
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1.2.1 Safety
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1.2.2 The following classifications are used in this manual.
1.2.3 Protection
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2. OVERVIEW
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2.1 A PPEARANCE
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2.2 S PECIFICATIONS
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2.2.1 Printer Physical Characteristics
2.2.2 Specifications
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2.2.3 Environmental specifications
3. OPERATION
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3.1 P REPARATION
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3.1.1 Quic Setup
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3.1.2 Installing software
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3.1.3 Installing drivers
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3.1.4 Updating your ROM
3.1.5 Initialis
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3.1.6 Setting the Platfor
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3.1.7 Loading the filament into the Extruder Head
3.2 U SING THE BASIC FUNCTIONS
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3.2.1 Start the program
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3.2.2 Loading a 3D model
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3.2.3 View Options
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3.2.4 Model transformations
3.3.4 Other Maintenance Options
3.3.5 Preparing the Platform
3.3.6 Print Preferences
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4. PRINTING
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Options During Printing:
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Print Options:
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4.1 E XTRUDER V ENT “
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4.2 C ALCULATING MODEL COSTS
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5. MODEL REMOVAL
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5.1 R EMOVING THE RAFT
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5.2 R EMOVING S UPPORT M ATER
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6.1 C HANGING THE M ATERIAL
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6.2 V ERTICAL C ALIBRATION
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6.3 C LEANING THE OUTSIDE
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6.4 R EMOVING C
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6.5 C LEANING THE P ERFBOARD
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6.6 L UBRICATION OF BEARINGS
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6.7 S PARE PARTS
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6.8 L EVELING THE PLATFORM
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7.0. TIPS & TRICKS
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8. TROU LESHOOTING
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1. I
ntroduction
1.1 How
to use this
This User Manual
is divided into four sections which cover
and Troubleshooting.
Please
according to these ins
tructions
1.2 Precautions
Please read this section
carefully before using the printer
1.2.1 Safety
The printer can only be
used with
may be damage
d, with a risk of
To avoid burning,
or model deformation, d
or any other
part of the body
printing.
Protective glasses sh
ould 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
pleasant. Operate in a
well ventilated room
prints. When ABS is burnt is releases toxic fumes.
Do not use ABS plastic or its printed parts near any kind
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
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 suit
Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves
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ntroduction
to use this
manual
is divided into four sections which cover
the
Introduction, Overview, Operation,
Please
study this manual carefully before installation,
and
tructions
. Keep this manual handy and refer
to it when necessary.
carefully before using the printer
.
used with
the power adapters
supplied by this company, or
d, with a risk of
fire.
or model deformation, d
o not touch the model, nozzle, or the platform by hand
part of the body
, while the printer is working or
immediately after it has
ould 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 u
well ventilated room
but draught free. D
raughts 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,
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.
be stored at a suit
able height away from small children.
Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves
and glasses.
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and
use the printer
to it when necessary.
supplied by this company, or
the product
o not touch the model, nozzle, or the platform by hand
,
immediately after it has
finished
ould always be worn when removing support material, especially PLA.
The brown sections of the currently supplied gloves melt at around 200 degrees, therefore please
being extruded. The smell is, however, not too u
n-
raughts can affect warping of ABS
of heat source, flames, fireworks, candles,
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
hazards! There are several safety issues, small tools, sharp tools and
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1.2.2 The
following
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
resu
lt 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
Safety Glasses: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury to your eyes.
1.2.3 Protection
The printer must not be
exposed to
Do not shut down the UP
System
model data may be lost.
When using the
“Extrude” function, keep
too close, the nozzle may get
blocked.
The printer is designed to
work properly
humidity of
between 20% and 50%
els.
1.2.4 3D Printer burn in test
Before shipping y
our printer has undergone
screen that it reports several K
factory.
1.2.5 Status Indicators
LED State
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following
classifications are used in this
manual
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
lt 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.
exposed to
water or rain, or damage may occur.
System
or pull out the USB cable when loading a
digital
“Extrude” function, keep
at least 50mm
between the nozzle and the platform. If
blocked.
work properly
at an ambient temperature of
between 15
between 20% and 50%
; Operating outside these limits may
result in low quality
1.2.4 3D Printer burn in test
our printer has undergone
a thorough test. Y
ou will notice in the maintenance
screen that it reports several K
G’s of usage
, this is normal and from testing prior to leaving the
1.2.5 Status Indicators
Indicates
Solid Red Printer is not
intilised
Solid Green
Printer is ready
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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
Gloves: When performing certain maintenance procedures, the machine may be hot
digital
model, or the
between the nozzle and the platform. If
between 15
°C and 30°C and
result in low quality
mod-
ou will notice in the maintenance
, this is normal and from testing prior to leaving the
intilised
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2. Overview
The UP Plus 3D Printer
is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in mind. The system
and software
allow you to print great models with only a few keystrokes
used a 3D printer before. The system
strong and durable.
Congratulations
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Flashing 10 times per second
Computer is sending / sp
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.
is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in mind. The system
allow you to print great models with only a few keystrokes
, even if you have never
used a 3D printer before. The system
uses a nozzle to
deposit molten plastic, so print
Congratulations
on purchasing you’re UP Plus 3D Printer.
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Computer is sending / sp
ooling
printer.
Extruder is heating
Printing in progress
Printing has stopped.
is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in mind. The system
, even if you have never
deposit molten plastic, so print
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2.1 Appearance
Figure 1. Front
view of printer
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Figu
re 2. Back view of printer
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Figure 3. Accessories
PARTS
TOOLS
Bag of spare screws and washers.
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Bag of spare screws and washers.
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2.2
Specifications
2.2.1 Printer
Physical Characteristics
Printing
Material
Material Color
Layer Thickness
Print Speed
Print Bed Size
Printer Weight
Printer Size
Extrusion Temperature
Platform Temperature
2.2.2
Specifications
Power Requirements
Model Support
Input Format
Workstation compatibility
2.2.3 Environmental
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity
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Specifications
Physical Characteristics
Material
ABS or PLA
White
Layer Thickness
0.15
－ 0.40mm
(fine) 10 － (fast) 100 cm
3
/h
140×140×135mm
5 KG (11 lb)
245 × 260 × 350 mm
Extrusion Temperature
ABS: 260-270c PLA:200
Platform Temperature
ABS: 100c PLA:50c
Specifications
Power Requirements
100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 200W
Input: 19VDC 9.5amp
Output (optional feeder) 12VDC 1amp
Smart auto-
generated and easy to
break away support material.
STL
Workstation compatibility
Windows XP/Vista/7 & Mac
2.2.3 Environmental
specifications
Ambient temperature
15°C
～ 30°C
Relative humidity
20%
～ 50%
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3. Operation
3.1 Preparation
3.1.1
Quick Setup
1. Remove the two
packing clips that hold the extruder head
and platform in place during shipping.
2. Attach the “
roll holder
of the printer
using the middle sized included alan key.
Remove screw (b) and attach the roll holder as per
diagram and attach with screw (b)
3.
Open the foil bag that contains
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Quick Setup
packing clips that hold the extruder head
and platform in place during shipping.
roll holder
/ feeder guide” onto the left side
using the middle sized included alan key.
Remove screw (b) and attach the roll holder as per
diagram and attach with screw (b)
Open the foil bag that contains
the ABS filament.
NOTE:
Do not let go of the end of the filament,
otherwise it will
unravel
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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Do not let go of the end of the filament,
unravel
itself and tie itself in a knot,
which will then cause a block in the extruder head and
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4. Load the spool
of filament
filament coming out from the back
5.
Feed the end of the filament
Feed the filament
through the feeder
about 10cm out the other end of the tube.
6.
Push the end of the filament into the print head feed
hole.
7. Place
the Perfboard
attach the binder clips
Perfboard in place
. Always remove the Perfboard
printing
to remove printed models from the printer.
When printing starts, melted plastic will
the holes of the Perfboard.
8.
Plug the USB cable into the
9.
Plug in the power adapter
printer.
10.
Switch on at the wall socket
of the printer.
11. Visit
www.3dprintingsystems.com/support
and install the 3D Print Soft
12.
Installing the drivers (Windows)
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of filament
onto the roll holder, with the
filament coming out from the back
of the roll / printer.
Feed the end of the filament
through the filament guide.
through the feeder
tube and feed
about 10cm out the other end of the tube.
Top View
Push the end of the filament into the print head feed
the Perfboard
on top of the black platform and
attach the binder clips
on the front in order to hold the
. Always remove the Perfboard
after
to remove printed models from the printer.
When printing starts, melted plastic will
be pushed into
the holes of the Perfboard.
Plug the USB cable into the
back right of the printer.
Plug in the power adapter
and USB into the back of the
Switch on at the wall socket
and switch on at the back
www.3dprintingsystems.com/support
to download
and install the 3D Print Soft
ware.
Chapter
3.1.2 Installing the
Installing the drivers (Windows)
Chapter
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Top View
3.1.2 Installing the
software
3.1.3 Installing drivers
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13. Open the
software, then click “3D Print” and then “
tialis
e”. The printer should align each of its 3 axis
X axis –
the table forward and backwards,
Z axis –
table up & down,
Y axis –
head moves left and right and then beeps.
14. Before you
can print, you need to set the height b
tween the nozzle and the
15.
Let the printer know you have added a new spool of
material. Click “3D Print” / “Maintenance” / “New
Spool”
16.
Load the filament into the extruder head, click
Print” / “Maintenance” /
17. Download the test “
Bunny
first print”
18.
Run the software and then click
you downloaded the
“
19.
Scale the bunny by 50%, click “Scale” and select “0.5”.
20. Click “Place”
this will centre the model
the base of the
print area
21.
Click the “Print” icon
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software, then click “3D Print” and then “
Ini-
e”. The printer should align each of its 3 axis
.
the table forward and backwards,
table up & down,
head moves left and right and then beeps.
C
hapter 3.3.1
can print, you need to set the height b
e-
tween the nozzle and the
platform.
Chapter 3
.3.2 Setting the Pla
Let the printer know you have added a new spool of
material. Click “3D Print” / “Maintenance” / “New
Chapter 3
.3.4 Other Maint
nance Options
Load the filament into the extruder head, click
“3D
Print” / “Maintenance” /
“Extrude”
Bunny
.STL” file located under “My http:
//3dprintingsystems.com/s
Run the software and then click
“Open”. Locate where
“
bunny.stl” file and open it.
Chapter 3.2.2 Loading a 3D
Scale the bunny by 50%, click “Scale” and select “0.5”.
Chapter 3.2.4 Model
this will centre the model
or models on
print area
on the software.
Click the “Print” icon
and click “Preferences”
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hapter 3.3.1
Initialising the
Printer
.3.2 Setting the Pla
t-
form Height
.3.4 Other Maint
e-
nance Options
– New Spool
//3dprintingsystems.com/s
upport/
Chapter 3.2.2 Loading a 3D
model
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22. Select
the following:
Z Resolution:
“0.2mm”
Fill:
Hollow Honeycomb (bottom right)
Support Angle:
30 degrees
Typically
these are the only values you’ll need to
change.
Click “OK”
23.
Select the overall print quality
Normal
= Average quality
Fine
= Good quality and takes longer
Fast
= Draft quality and takes
Now click “OK” to start your first print!
24.
The software will now spool the print job to printer.
Once finished spooling, the printer will
then disconnect the USB cable from your computer if
you wish.
25. The
printer will now start to preheat the platform and
the extruder. You can watch the temperature raise by
clicking “3D Print” and “Maintenance”
26.
Make sure the extruder vent
to the right).
This is located on the left side of the e
truder print head.
Having the door closed with speed up
pre-
heating time on both the extruder head and the
heated platform.
27.
Once the printer has finished printing
and break away the support material.
3.1.2
Installing software
Visit
www.3DPrintingSystems.com support
and install the software.
Windows:
Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the
gram files/UP
” or for 64bit computers Program files x86
the UP drivers, and the UP sample files into your Program files/UP folder.
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the following:
“0.2mm”
Hollow Honeycomb (bottom right)
30 degrees
these are the only values you’ll need to
Chapter 3.3.6 Print Preferences
Select the overall print quality
= Average quality
= Good quality and takes longer
= Draft quality and takes
less time
Now click “OK” to start your first print!
The software will now spool the print job to printer.
Once finished spooling, the printer will
beep, you can
then disconnect the USB cable from your computer if
Chapter
printer will now start to preheat the platform and
the extruder. You can watch the temperature raise by
clicking “3D Print” and “Maintenance”
Make sure the extruder vent
door is closed (turn lever
This is located on the left side of the e
x-
Having the door closed with speed up
heating time on both the extruder head and the
Chapter 4.1 Extruder Vent
Once the printer has finished printing
remove the part
and break away the support material.
Installing software
www.3DPrintingSystems.com support
to download the latest software for MAC and Windows
Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the
specified directory (Default is
” or for 64bit computers Program files x86
\UP”
). Note: This installs the UP software,
the UP drivers, and the UP sample files into your Program files/UP folder.
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Chapter
4. Printing
Chapter 4.1 Extruder Vent
to download the latest software for MAC and Windows
specified directory (Default is
“Pro-
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3.1.3 Installing drivers
Required for Windows only, MAC doesn’t require drivers.
Connect the printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop up the “Found
Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and then “next”
a list or specific location (Advanced)”, then “Next”.
Here is a video on the driver installation
Windows 8
To install the Windows 8
drivers for your UP Plus, or UP Mini 3D printer you will need to do the
following;
Open the Windows 8 control panel
Select General
Advanced Startup
Restart now
On reboot pop up menu will appear
Select “Troubleshoot”
On the next menu select Advanced Options
Startup settings
Restart
Disable Driver signature Enforcement
Done
Now you should be able to install the drivers without any issue.
Click “Browse”, and choose C:
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3.1.3 Installing drivers
Required for Windows only, MAC doesn’t require drivers.
Connect the printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop up the “Found
Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and then “next”
.
Then choose “Install from
a list or specific location (Advanced)”, then “Next”.
Here is a video on the driver installation
for Windows
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGYTCRYkJr4
drivers for your UP Plus, or UP Mini 3D printer you will need to do the
On reboot pop up menu will appear
On the next menu select Advanced Options
Disable Driver signature Enforcement
Now you should be able to install the drivers without any issue.
Click “Browse”, and choose C:
\Program Files\UP\Driver, then “Next”.
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Connect the printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop up the “Found
New
Then choose “Install from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGYTCRYkJr4
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The following dialogue b
ox pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the drivers will install a
tomatically.
If you have any problems installing the drivers, or get a "Winusb.dll not found" error, please refer
to the driver section in the troubleshooting section of this manual.
is referred as “Free Motion” depending on your model number.
stallation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGYTCRYkJr4
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ox pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the drivers will install a
If you have any problems installing the drivers, or get a "Winusb.dll not found" error, please refer
to the driver section in the troubleshooting section of this manual.
Sometimes
“3DPrint@FreeMC”
is referred as “Free Motion” depending on your model number.
Here is a video on the driver i
stallation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGYTCRYkJr4
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ox pops up. Choose “Continue Anyway”, and the drivers will install a
u-
If you have any problems installing the drivers, or get a "Winusb.dll not found" error, please refer
“3DPrint@FreeMC”
Here is a video on the driver i
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3.1.4 Updating your ROM
Even if your printer is brand new, it is best to check you have the latest ROM version number i
stalled on your printer.
Currently the ROM
ware
. If you have a MAC it’s best to get access to a Windows PC to just do the ROM update
In the UP software click “Help” and “About UP”.
1.
Compare “Rom: Vx.xx” in the about page to the file located in to “
\UP\System” “UP
Plus
2.
If your ROM version
Plus is up to date!
3.
Click “Tools” “Update ROM” and select the relevant ROM file for your printer
low the on scr
een instructions
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3.1.4 Updating your ROM
Even if your printer is brand new, it is best to check you have the latest ROM version number i
Currently the ROM
update can only be updated using
the
. If you have a MAC it’s best to get access to a Windows PC to just do the ROM update
In the UP software click “Help” and “About UP”.
Compare “Rom: Vx.xx” in the about page to the file located in to “
C:\
Program files (x86)
Plus
x.xx.ROM”
If your ROM version
on the “About” page is lower, then follow 3
.) otherwise your
Click “Tools” “Update ROM” and select the relevant ROM file for your printer
een instructions
.
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Even if your printer is brand new, it is best to check you have the latest ROM version number i
n-
the
Windows soft-
. If you have a MAC it’s best to get access to a Windows PC to just do the ROM update
.
Program files (x86)
.) otherwise your
UP
Click “Tools” “Update ROM” and select the relevant ROM file for your printer
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3.1.5 Initialis
ing the Printer
Before anything can be printed, the printer must be
the “3D print” menu. The printer will beep and the
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 re
clicking the ‘Initialis
e’ option from the ‘3D Print’ menu. If still not working switch off and on the
printer at the back. Check the
tialis
ed by pressing the front switch on the p
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ing the Printer
Before anything can be printed, the printer must be
initialised. Click the “
Initialis
the “3D print” menu. The printer will beep and the
initialis
ation procedure will begin. The p
will then return the platform and print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is ready.
(Mac version)
If your printer is not responding properly, the first thing to try is to re
-
initialis
e’ option from the ‘3D Print’ menu. If still not working switch off and on the
printer at the back. Check the
printer driver’s trouble shooting section.
The printer can also be
ed by pressing the front switch on the p
rinter.
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Initialis
e” option under
ation procedure will begin. The p
rinter
will then return the platform and print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is ready.
initialis
e the printer by
e’ option from the ‘3D Print’ menu. If still not working switch off and on the
The printer can also be
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Setting 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 height setup procedure, as it is
vital for suc
cessful 3D printing.
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm (A piece of paper
folded over) from the nozzle. As each printer is slightly different, this distance needs to be cal
brated before starting to print.
To work
out the correct nozzle distance, please follow these steps:
Click “3D Print” and click
“Maint
Windows version
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 example, the platform
UP Plus
has a print height of 1
Check the distance between the nozzle and the platform.
If, for example, the platform appears to be about
away from the nozzle, increase
click the “To” button.
As the platform gets closer to the
nozzle
start increasing the number in the text box by
0.2
mm increments and click the “To” button. Repeat this
until you get to within 0.2mm of the nozzle.
way to c
heck the distance between the nozzle and pla
form 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 platform.
1.)
Now click “Set to Nozzle Height”.
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Setting the Platform Height
This section is probably the most important of the entire manual
and only needs to be done seldom
Please read it carefully to ensure that you understand the platform height setup procedure, as it is
cessful 3D printing.
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm (A piece of paper
folded over) from the nozzle. As each printer is slightly different, this distance needs to be cal
brated before starting to print.
out the correct nozzle distance, please follow these steps:
“Maint
enance”, the below dialogue box will open.
MAC version
In the text box, type in the height to which you want the
move to, and click the “To” button. In the
above example, the platform
will move to 134mm. The
has a print height of 1
35 to 138mm.
Note: You do not want to crash the platform into
the nozzle, so increase the height in smaller and
smaller increment
s as you get closer to the
nozzle. If you do crash the platform into the
nozzle, it is best to
initialis
Check the distance between the nozzle and the platform.
If, for example, the platform appears to be about
2mm
away from the nozzle, increase
the number by 1mm and
As the platform gets closer to the
start increasing the number in the text box by
mm increments and click the “To” button. Repeat this
until you get to within 0.2mm of the nozzle.
TIP: An easy
heck the distance between the nozzle and pla
t-
form 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 platform.
TIP:
If you find you get lifting at a later
stage,
increase the platform height.
Now click “Set to Nozzle Height”.
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and only needs to be done seldom
.
Please read it carefully to ensure that you understand the platform height setup procedure, as it is
To print successfully, the platform should be set to start at a distance of 0.2mm (A piece of paper
folded over) from the nozzle. As each printer is slightly different, this distance needs to be cal
i-
Note: You do not want to crash the platform into
the nozzle, so increase the height in smaller and
s as you get closer to the
nozzle. If you do crash the platform into the
initialis
e again.
If you find you get lifting at a later
increase the platform height.