Builder Extreme 3000 PRO User manual

Installation and user manual for:
Builder Extreme 1000 PRO
Builder Extreme 1500 PRO
Builder Extreme 2000 PRO
Builder Extreme 3000 PRO
V1.4ENG2021

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Table of contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................................. 4
Warranty ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Safety Instructions (please read instructions before use)....................................................................... 6
Accessories.............................................................................................................................................. 9
SPECS Builder Extreme PRO series........................................................................................................ 10
Installation of the Builder Extreme PRO................................................................................................ 11
Step 1. Unboxing ............................................................................................................................... 11
Step 2. Remove the Builder Extreme from the pallet ....................................................................... 11
Step 3. Remove accessory box and safety brackets.......................................................................... 11
Step 4. Level the machine itself, not the bed.................................................................................... 12
Step 5. Install the optional air filter................................................................................................... 12
Step 6. Switch on the machine.......................................................................................................... 12
Step 7. Pre-heat the machine............................................................................................................ 12
Step 8. Install filaments..................................................................................................................... 12
Step 9. Automatic bed levelling test print......................................................................................... 13
Side panels Extreme 3000 PRO ............................................................................................................. 13
Connect to WiFi................................................................................................................................. 15
LAN connection ................................................................................................................................. 15
Installation of Simplify3D ...................................................................................................................... 16
Preparing a 3D print with Simplify3D................................................................................................ 17
Important information about Simplify3D.......................................................................................... 17
Nozzle diameters................................................................................................................................... 18
Print speed ............................................................................................................................................ 18
Touch screen ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Information about the touch screen................................................................................................. 20
Materials................................................................................................................................................ 22
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Software update................................................................................................................................ 23
Apply adhesion layer on print bed .................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance schedule machine/print head..................................................................................... 24
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................................. 25
Installation question.......................................................................................................................... 25
Print quality questions ...................................................................................................................... 27

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Technical questions........................................................................................................................... 29
Tips & Tricks........................................................................................................................................... 30
Before you start printing................................................................................................................... 30
During printing .................................................................................................................................. 30
After printing..................................................................................................................................... 30
Instruction videos.................................................................................................................................. 31
Remove the print head for maintenance.......................................................................................... 31
How to replace the nozzle................................................................................................................. 31
How does the UPS (battery pack) works........................................................................................... 31
How to use manual levelling when needed ...................................................................................... 31
Support.................................................................................................................................................. 32

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Builder Extreme and taking your time to read the manual. To successfully
install and use the Builder Extreme, we strongly recommend to read the full manual. Only then can
you fully benefit from the features the Builder Extreme has to offer.
The Builder Extreme is known as a workhorse, which is able to 3D print your prototypes, statues,
moulds, jigs and fixtures 24/7. The machine is able to print extremely large parts and able to print in
different qualities due to the different nozzle diameters.
The manual will inform you how to
1. Successfully install the machine
2. Set-up Simplify3D software
3. Control the machine
4. Use Simplify3D
5. Make your first 3D print
6. Improve your prints
We advise you to start with an easy and smaller 3D print with our standard profiles in Simplify3D. It is
important to get some experience with the Builder Extreme before starting to print complex shaped
and large prints.
Please make sure that anyone who will be using the Builder Extreme, has fully read the manual to
prevent any personal injuries, bad print quality and damages to the printer itself. We have created this
manual with a team of Builder experts and we believe the most important information is covered in
the manual, yet we cannot be held responsible for incorrect or missing information. If you have any
feedback about missing or incorrect information, please send your feedback to
[e-mail].
Intended use
The Builder Extreme PRO 3D printers are designed and build to 3D print large and complex shaped
parts like prototypes, moulds, statues, jigs and fixtures in a commercial/business environment. The
Builder Extreme PRO prints best with Builder materials and our standard FFF profiles created for
Simplify3D. The user can choose other materials or different settings in Simplify3D, but the user is
responsible for the outcome of the printed part.
Factory tour at Builder 3D Printers

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Warranty
The warranty of the Builder Extreme 3D printer, spare parts and filaments is granted to the original
buyer only. The warranty will be activated as soon as the Builder product has left the Builder factory
in the Netherlands. The warranty of the Builder Extreme 3D printer is 12 months. The warranty of the
Builder print head is 3 months. Note that the warranty of the printer is under “carry in” conditions. We
strongly recommend to keep and store the packaging of the Builder Extreme at all times.
The warranty of the Builder Extreme 3D printer, spare parts and filament will immediately expire when:
1. Products are damaged by user
2. Products are neglected by user
3. Water/moisture damaged the products
4. Products are used incorrectly by user
5. Products are incorrectly installed by user
6. Products are dissembled without Builders permission
7. Serviced incorrectly by user
Extreme 1000 PRO Extreme 1500 PRO
Extreme 3000 PRO Extreme 2000 PRO

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Safety Instructions (please read instructions before use)
•Before using the Extreme Builder, read all the instructions and using manuals.
•Minimum age for persons using the Extreme Builder is 16 years.
•Place the Extreme Builder on a concrete floor and set it level, so that the machine is stable.
•Install the Builder in a room with sufficient ventilation.
•DANGER! Do not open the electronics cabinet (access only, by authorised personnel). Risk of
electric shock which may result in serious injury or death!
•WARNING! Before performing maintenance on the Extreme Builder, or before making
adjustments to the machine, disable the machine by engaging the power off button.
Beware! print head and build plate can still be very hot!

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•WARNING! When the heater is on, the extruder (brass piece) is very hot!
•WARNING! When you want to replace the filament on top of the machine use safe
work stairs
•WARNING! Do not use flammable liquids inside or outside the Builder.
If you want to clean the glass plate first turn off the power then you can clean the glass plate
with a wet towel. When the glass plate is dry you can turn on the power.
•WARNING! Maintenance of the electrical and mechanical components can only be done by
authorized personnel.
•WARNING! Do not step lean in or step in to the Builder. (The glass plate will break).

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•Do not use the machine for other purposes than printing parts.
•When the Extreme Builder is in operation, keep the doors closed.
•Use only Builder certified materials.
•WARNING! Turn off the power and wait 15 minutes when you want to replace the extruder
head, be careful this part is HOT!
•Close the doors while printing objects.
•When the machine is operated 24/7, mount a working fire or smoke detector in the room
where the Extreme Builder is installed.

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Accessories
What is in the accessory box?
The following accessories are included in the accessories box with the purchase of the Builder Extreme:
•Quick start To successfully install the machine
•Nozzle 0.4 mm Installed on the print head
•Nozzle 0.8 mm For bigger layer heights
•Nozzle 1.2 mm For rough prints
•Spare Teflon tubes Spare tubes for print head
•Allen key 2.5 mm To remove/replace the nozzle/to open the side panels
•Feeler gauge Check the distance between nozzle and bed
•Pressure plug 2 x Remove any stuck filament inside the print head
•Power cord Power up the machine
•Spare paint roller set To apply glue. (Already applied in the Builder factory)
•Wood glue For the print bed (already applied in Builder factory)
•Level tools 2 x To level the machine (not the bed)
•Heater block key To get grip when removing the nozzle
•Wheels 4 x (Extreme 1500 PRO only) To move the machine to another location
Optional
•Bofa air filter
•Print head (spare)
•Filaments
•Grease + grease gun

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SPECS Builder Extreme PRO series
Properties Technology Fused Filament Fabrication
Print head Dual extruder with one nozzle (3 nozzle diameters included
Build volume XYZ Builder Extreme 1000 PRO - 700x700x820 mm
Builder Extreme 1500 PRO - 1100x500x820 mm
Builder Extreme 2000 PRO - 700x700x820 mm
Builder Extreme 3000 PRO –1100x1100x820 mm
Layer resolution 0.4 mm nozzle –0.2 - 0.3 mm
0.8 mm nozzle –0.2 - 0.7 mm
1.2 mm nozzle –0.3 - 0.9 mm
Print speed up to 300 mm p/s (standard speed 80 mm p/s)
Depending on part geometry and nozzle size
Build plate Heated aluminium plate up to 60 degrees
Nozzle diameter 0.4 mm standard. 0.8 and 1.2 are included
Operating sound <30 db
Operating temp 15 –25 degrees Celsius
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi, LAN
Physical dimensions Dimensions MM Builder Extreme 1000 PRO –1010x1010x1550
Builder Extreme 1500 PRO –1550x800x1600
Builder Extreme 2000 PRO –1340x1050x2240
Builder Extreme 3000 PRO –1550x1370x1600
Shipping dimensions Dimensions CM Builder Extreme 1000 PRO –108x108x190
Builder Extreme 1500 PRO –165x95x190
Builder Extreme 2000 PRO –142x110x238
Builder Extreme 3000 PRO –160x160x190
Weight Builder Extreme 1000 PRO –225 kg
Builder Extreme 1500 PRO –225 kg
Builder Extreme 2000 PRO –250 kg
Builder Extreme 3000 PRO –285 kg
Electrical requirements
Power 1800 watts (at peak)
Software Supplied software Simplify3D
Supported MAC, Windows
Warranty Warranty period Builder Extreme PRO –12 months
Print head –3 months