bq witbox 2 User manual

Witbox 2
Quick start guide

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Welcome.
Thank you for choosing us. This manual will help you to use your new 3D printer
correctly. Welcome to the world of Witbox 2.
How do I use this manual?
To make sure that you use your Witbox 2 correctly, please read this manual
carefully before you start using it.
These instructions are based on the factory settings.
The device images are not contractually binding and could be subject to changes.
BQ shall not be held liable for any issues relating to performance or
incompatibility resulting from modification of the settings by the user.
Icon guide
Note: Tips and notifications on using your 3D printer.
Next: The order of steps to follow to carry out an action.
Tool needed: This task requires the help of a tool.
Trademarks
Witbox 2 and BQ are registered trademarks and logos of Mundo Reader, S.L.

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Contents.
4What is a 3D printer?
4Witbox 2 online material.
5Getting Started.
5 Box contents
8 Basic glossary
10 Unpacking your Witbox 2
14 Packing your Witbox 2 for transportation
15 Operating Your Printer.
15 Initial configuration
15 Main menu
16 Loading the filament
18 First test print
19 Checking the print
19 General Configuration.
19 Customising the speed during printing
19 Changing the filament and the temperature during printing
20 Levelling the print bed
22 Printing a File with Cura.
22 Printing Remotely with Octoprint.
23 Use and Maintenance of Your Witbox 2.
23 Importance of correct use and maintenance
23 Online material
23 Cleaning the Hot-End
24 Filament blockage in the Hot-End
25 Replacing the PTFE tube on the Hot-End
28 Kill switch
29 Idle mode
29 Updating the firmware
29 Hard reset

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30 Troubleshooting.
30 Common issues
33 Technical Specifications.

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What is a 3D printer?
A 3D printer is a machine which can produce three-dimensional solid objects
from a computer-generated design. Various technologies are currently available
for this purpose. Your Witbox 2 uses Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) which
consists in adding layer upon layer of melted polymer material until the desired
piece has been created
Witbox 2 online material.
You can find the latest version of this quick start guide on our website:
www.bq.com/support/witbox-2
We have also made a series of online video tutorials available in order to help you in
getting the best out of your Witbox 2 desktop printer:
goo.gl/MnzhyX

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Getting Started.
Box Contents
Before using your Witbox 2 for the first time, please check the contents of the
box. If any of the following items are missing, please contact the distributor that
sold you the 3D printer:
Witbox 2 3D printer
Quick Start Guide and Warranty
Cold print bed
One set of two keys
One top panel and two side panels
USB cable
European power cable
UK power cable
Reel of 1.75mm diameter PLA filament
Reel-holder
SD card (with preloaded 3D models)
Printed test piece
Four support legs for the printer
Maintenance kit consisting of five PTFE tubes, two cleaning needles, a
spatula, a metal bristle brush and four Allen keys of 1.5, 2, 2.5 and 4 mm.
Carriage immobiliser for transportation

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Cold print bed Set of two keys
Two side panels and one top panel
USB cable European power cable
UK power cable
Reel-holder Reel of 1.75mm PLA filament

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SD card Printed test piece
Five PTFE tubes
Four Allen keys of 1.5, 2, 2.5
and 4 mm
Four support legs
Carriage immobiliser for
transportation
Spatula Metallic bristle
brush
Two cleaning needles

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Basic glossary
1LCD panel: the illuminated panel that displays information on the status of
the machine.
2Control wheel: the metallic wheel for browsing through the different
menus.
3SD slot: the slot where the SD card is inserted, located inside the printer, at
the top of the control panel.
4Print bed: the glass rectangle with a metallic base that serves as a support
during printing.
5Hot-End: a component consisting of a heater block, PTFE tube, heat
cartridge, thermistor and metallic nozzle which reaches high temperature
and expels the melted filament.
6Extruder: a component consisting of the hot-end, the filament traction
motor, the blower and fans.
7Reel of filament: a reel of different materials of 1.75 mm diameter such as,
PLA, wood or copper.
8Reel-holder: the metal part that supports the reel at the rear of the printer.
9Fibonacci guide: a plastic tube that serves to guide the filament towards
the extruder. The form enables it to adapt to the movements of the printer
and to protect the filament.
10 Power inlet: located at the rear of the printer.
11 Power switch: the button for switching the Witbox 2 on and off.
12 USB port: the USB cable connector situated on the right side of the printer.

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