Beeverycreative Beethefirst User manual

QUICK START
GUIDE FOR USING
BEETHEFIRST
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PORTUGUÊS 20
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* 52
*Be sure to note the specific information for your region.
V.31.03.2014
BEEWELCOME!
This is the Quick Start Guide for using your BEETHEFIRST.
You can find updated versions of this guide on our website, at
www.beeverycreative.com. Here you can also get in touch with our
Customer Service Team if you have any questions.

QUICK START
GUIDE FOR USING
BEETHEFIRST
ENGLISH

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The current state of 3D desktop Art technology
Even though the only real limit is your own creativity, current 3D printing technology
also has its limits. You can find out what they are by reading our 3D Modelling Directives
document
(https://www.beeverycreative.com/en/beegallery/directrizes-de-modelacao)
The most relevant aspect to guarantee print quality is calibrating BEETHEFIRST.
Proper calibration is essential to performance and to ensure the desired results.
Poor calibration may keep you from printing the object you wish to make.
High resolution printing requires an even more demanding calibration. For this reason,
we advise you to print in low resolution until you’re a more experienced user.
Low resolution printing is also recommended whenever object resolution isn’t the main
concern, since this is quicker, more economical and more ecological.

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INDEX
1 . SAFETY INFORMATION
2 . UNPACKING AND INSTALLING BEETHEFIRST

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Even though the BEETHEFIRST 3D printer was designed to be as safe as possible,
we would like to remind you it was conceived for use by adults. Still, there are
safety concerns you must keep in mind:
1 - Adult supervision: because we can’t stress this enough, BEETHEFIRST was
developed to be used by adults. Should you wish that children also use it, you
must supervise them at all times while they do so. You must also take great care
with small printed objects, because children might try to swallow them, which
poses a danger of them choking.
2 - Extruder: whenever BEETHEFIRST is functioning, the extruder nozzle can
reach temperatures as high as 250º C (480º F), which can cause serious burns if
touched. For that reason, even though the extruder nozzle is shielded, you must
always be careful not to touch it.
3 - Moving parts: whenever it’s functioning, BEETHEFIRST has moving parts.
For that reason, you should always keep a safe distance from the printer while
it’s operating.
4 - Filament: BEETHEFIRST has been developed and tested to function with
the specific filament sold on BEEVERYCREATIVE’s website. Using filament from
other sources may result in poor-quality printing and even damage the printer
itself, voiding the warranty.
5 - Cool and well-ventilated environment: BEETHEFIRST works best in cool
environments with some ventilation, just like any other electrical item. It is also
recommended to maintain an acceptable level of air quality around the printer.
6 - BEETHEFIRST integrity:neveruse BEETHEFIRSTwithout itbeing fullyassembled.
Using it without all of its components voids the warranty and can be dangerous. For the
same reasons, avoid spilling any liquid on the printer.
7 - Modifications to BEETHEFIRST: if you modify BEETHEFIRST in any way, this
will immediately void the warranty. If you still wish to modify it, get in touch
with us, explain your project and we might be able to provide you with useful
information.

2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLING
BEETHEFIRST

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1. Open the box and remove the printer’s protective foam.
2. Open the plastic bag by removing the tape by pulling the tag, as shown in
the illustration on the outside of the bag.
3. Remove the printer by the handle, NOT by pulling the foam casing, or you will
damage it. The handle comes out by pressing it on one side, then lifting it out.

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4. Remove the packaging material as indicated by the numerical references
shown on the printer.
5. Once you’ve unpacked everything, use the handle located on the top of the
printer to transport your BEETHEFIRST. If you wish to carry BEETHEFIRST
for longer trips, we recommend you use the BEEPACK.

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6. Make sure the box contains the following items:
1 BEETHEFIRST
1 Printing table
1 Pair of tweezers
1 Spatula
1 Allen key
1 BEEPACK
1 Roll of blue tape
1 Power cable
1 USB connection cable
1 Filament spool
1 Spool holder
1 Upgrade cable*
* We’ve included this cable that allows you to update your BEETHEFIRST, in order to keep up with
operating systems as they evolve and ensure you are always at the forefront of technology. Stay
tuned to our website and social network sites for news on updates. And if you have any questions
on how to use this cable, get in touch with us.

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BEETHEFIRST DIAGRAM
Filament spool
Spool holder
Extruder nozzle
Printing table
Calibration screws
USB port
ON/OFF switch
Cable Lock
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2
3
4
5
9
9
10
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Filament entry
Transport handle
Port for bootloader upgrade
6
7
8
Label with serial number
Power socket
1
6
9
8
11
12
2
3
4
5
7
10
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USB port
ON/OFF switch
Cable Lock
INSTALLING BEESOFT
1. Before you begin, make sure your computer has a working internet connection
and that it’s connected to an electrical socket or has enough charge left in its
battery.
2. Next, log on to www.beeverycreative.com and download the most recent
version of BEESOFT for your particular operating system.
3. After BEESOFT has finished downloading, go to the download folder and run
the installation file.
4. Follow the installation instructions to the end, selecting the desired options.
5.RunBEESOFTbyclickingontheshortcutonyourDesktoporApplicationsmenu.
After installing BEESOFT, follow the steps in the maintenance wizard to calibrate
your BEETHEFIRST.

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1 2
3 4
1. Make sure you’ve removed all the printer’s packaging material and check if
the main switch is in the “off” position.
2. Attach the power cable, connecting it first to BEETHEFIRST and then to an
electrical socket.
3. Connect the USB cable to BEETHEFIRST and to the computer.
4. Place one, and only one, layer of blue tape on the printer table, carefully to
avoid any overlapping.

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5. Place the printer table on the magnetic supports.
6. Place the spool holder inside the spool. Make sure to keep the filament
wound tight, because any looseness might cause kinks or knots to appear in the
filament, which makes printing impossible.
7. Place assembled items (spool + spool holder) in BEETHEFIRST.
8. Flip the main switch to the “on” position.
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HOW TO PRINT
1. Make sure you have disabled your computer’s hibernation or suspend to disk
function. If the computer goes into hibernation or suspend to disk state while
something is being printed, you will be unable to complete this task and you will
have to start again.
2. Make sure the blue tape is in an acceptable state. If it’s damaged, it should be
replaced as described in point 4 of ‘Installing BEETHEFIRST’.
3. Make sure that no objects or filament debris are on the printer table.
4. Import the 3D model you wish to print. You can find a range of 3D models online,
or you can create your own 3D model by using modelling software (not included).
5. Make sure you’ve followed the steps laid out in BEESOFT’s printer calibration wizard.
6. Click on the “Gallery Menu” button in BEESOFT and select the file you
imported.
7. Click on the “Print” button and select the desired printing options.
8. BEESOFT will prepare the selected file for printing (a process called “slicing”),
which may take a few minutes. Once it’s ready, the printing process will begin.

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AFTER PRINTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
We recommend you read our FAQ and Troubleshooting pages available on
the website www.beeverycreative.com. If you can’t find the solution to a given
problem, please contact our Cusomer Service Team by using the form available
on our website.
After your print is over, you have to remove the object from the table. Try to do
it first gently by hand without damaging it. If you are not able to do it, use the
spatula parallel to the table. If none of these techniques work, remove the blue
tape. Don’t forget to replace the blue tape before printing again.
To fully disconnect your BEETHEFIRST, you should always unplug it from the
electrical socket.

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