bq Witbox User manual

Witbox
User Manual
Witbox

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Welcome
Thank you for choosing bq.
This manual will help you use your new 3D printer correctly.
Welcome to the world of Witbox!
How to use this manual
To ensure you use your Witbox correctly, read this manual carefully before using your
printer for the rst time.
These instructions are based on the factory settings for the device.
The images of the device shown in this manual are not binding and may be subject to
change.
bq will not be held responsible for any performance or compatibility issues arising as
a result of the modication of parameters on the part of the user.
Icon key
Note: Recommendations and notications regarding the use of your 3D printer.
>Next: Indicates the sequence of steps to follow in order to perform an action.
Tool needed: This task will require the use of a tool.
Trademarks
The Witbox and bq brands and logos are registered trademarks of Mundo Reader, S.L.

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CONTENTS
6Introduction
6What is a 3D printer?
6Online resources for the Witbox
7Getting started
7Box contents
10 Basic glossary
12 Unpacking your Witbox
13 Attaching the side panels
14 Attaching the top panel
14 Attaching the print base
15 Attaching the spool and support
16 Connecting the power cable
17 Setting up
17 Control panel
17 Home screen
18 Main menu
18 Print from SD menu
19 Control menu
21 Preparing the print base
21 Levelling the print base
24 The importance of adhesion
25 Loadingthelament
26 First test print
27 How to remove objects from the print base

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28 Unloadingthelament
29 Options during printing
29 Howtochangethelamentduringprinting
31 Printing with the Cura program
31 What is Cura?
31 Installingandconguringtheprogram
31 Compatible operating systems
31 Minimum/recommended hardware requirements
31 Compatibleletypes
32 Downloading and installing the software
32 Conguringthesoftware
35 Working with Cura
35 Main Cura interface
36 Mouse controls
37 Printing an object
37 Loading the object
38 Rotating the object
38 Changing the size of the object
39 Simmetry
39 View mode
41 Exporting the object
42 Updatingtheprinter’srmwarewithCura
45 Parts, specications and operation of your Witbox
45 Extruder
47 Hot-End
48 X and Y unit
48 Z unit
50 Electronics
50 Board components
51 Most important connections on the board
52 Using and maintaining your Witbox
52 Whyiscorrectuseandmaintenanceimportant?
52 Online resources
52 Cleaning your Witbox
53 Cleaning the nozzle
55 How to replace the Hot-End

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64 How to package your Witbox for transportation
73 Safety precautions
75 Technical specications
77 Correctly disposing of the product
78 Declaration of compliance
73 FCC Notification

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INTRODUCTION
What is a 3D printer?
A 3D printer (see g. 1.1) is a device that is able to create solid three-dimensional
objects using a design produced on a computer. Currently, there are various
technologies that make this possible. Your bq Witbox uses the method known as Fused
Filament Fabrication (FFF), which builds objects by adding one layer of melted polymer
lament on top of another until the item has been completed.
Online resources for the Witbox
You can nd the most up-to-date version of this manual in electronic format on our
website:
www.bq.com/gb/downloads-witbox.html
We’ve also provided a series of instructional videos that will help you get the most out
of your Witbox desktop printer:
www.mibqyyo.com/videos/2014/01/16/witboxprimerospaso/
Figure 1.1Diagramofa3Dprinter

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GETTING STARTED
Box contents
Witbox 3D printer
Print base
Set of two keys
Two side panels and one top panel
USB cable
Power cable
Spool of 1.75 mm PLA lament
Metal spool-holder
SD card (preloaded with 3D test models)
Printed test object
Four underside supports
Maintenance kit, comprising:
One replacement Hot-End
Two cleaning needles
Three Allen keys (1.5, 2.5 and 4 mm)
Spatula
Wire brush

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Print base
2 side panels and 1 top panel
Set of 2 keys USB cable
Power cable Spoolof1.75mmPLAlament
Metal spool-holder SD card Printed test object

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2 cleaning needles 3Allenkeys(1.5,2.5and4mm)
ReplacementHot-End
4 underside supports
Spatula Wire brush

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Basic glossary
1LCD screen:Backlitbluescreenthatdisplaysinformationregardingthestatusof
the device.
2Control wheel:Metalwheelusedforscrollingthroughthemenus.
3SD card slot: Slot located inside the printer at the rear of the control panel, where
the SD card is inserted.
4Print base: Rectangle of thick glass onto which the object is printed.
5 Hot-End:Metalpartthroughwhichthemeltedplasticisextruded;socalledbecause
itreacheshightemperatureduringoperation.
6 Extruder:DevicecomprisingtheHot-End,thelament-feedermotorandthefan.
7Filament spool:Spoolofthermoplasticmaterialwithathicknessof1.75mm.
8PLA:Thematerialthatthelamentismadeof.
9Spool holder:Metalpartthatsupportsthelamentspool,locatedattherearofthe
printer.
10 Fibonacci guide tube:Plastictubethatguidesthelamenttowardstheextruder.Its
shapeallowsittoadapttothemovementoftheprinterandprotectsthelament.
11 Power socket:Locatedatthebackoftheprintertowardsthebottom.
12 On/Off switch: Dual-position switch for turning the Witbox on and off.
13 USB port:ConnectorfortheUSBcable;locatedontheright-handsideoftheprinter.