CoLiDo M2020 User manual

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M2020

Safety Alert Symbol
USER MANUAL
Index
02
Chapter 1 Introduction 03
Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
04
Interference of Radio and Television 05
5.1 Unpack Printer 08
5.2 Accessory Checklist 09
5.3 Take out 3D Printer from packing box 10
5.4 CoLiDo Desktop 3D Printer Structure Illustration 11
5.5 Unlock Printer Head and Heat Table 12
5.6 Install Spool Holder 13
5.7 Mount Filament 14
5.8 Load the Filament to Printer Head 15~16
5.9 Install Glass Platform 17~18
5.10 Power on CoLiDo- Printer 19
Chapter 3 Specification 06
Chapter 4 Print Principle 07
Chapter 5 Set up CoLiDo Printer
6.2 Calibrate Mode 21~23
24~25
6.1 Main Menu 20
6.3 Nozzle & Filament Test
26~27
6.4 Print test with SD Card
28
6.5 Prepare Menu
29~30
6.6 Change Filament
33~34
6.8 SD Card Menu
Chapter 6 CoLiDo Printer Calibrate and Test
Chapter 8 Maintenance 53
Chapter 7 Install and set up REPETIER-HOST to print
7.1 Install REPETIER-HOST 35~38
7.2 REPETIER-HOST Setup 39~41
7.3 Print with Repetier-Host 42~44
Chapter 9 Troubleshoot 54~56
31~32
6.7 Control Menu
7.4 Repetier-Host Basic 3D Printing 45
7.5 Repetier-Host Advanced 3D Printing 46~52

Chapter 1 Introduction
03
This User Manual is designed to start your journey with CoLiDo
Desktop 3D Printer in the right direction.
In Chapter 1~5, you can learn the basics knowledge of CoLiDo
Desktop 3D Printer, how to unbox safely, how to assemble correctly.
In Chapter 6~9, you can learn how to calibrate the platform,
how to print, how to maintain and how to troubleshoot.
Welcome you to the world of CoLiDo Desktop 3D Printer.
Following this manual will help you fully understand the Printer and
make amazing products.

Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
04
In this manual, Safety Alert Symbol will be marked in the start of safety
message. The Safety Alert Symbol means potential safety hazards which
will possibly harm you or others and cause product or property loss.
WARNING: HOT SURFACE， DO NOT TOUCH
Desktop 3D Printer has high temperature when working.
Make sure the Desktop 3D Printer cool down before touching inside.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS， KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER
BODY PARTS AWAY
The moving parts of Desktop 3D Printer will possibly cause harm. Do not
touch the Desktop 3D Printer inside when the printer is working.
WARNING: Make sure stand by Desktop 3D Printer when it working.
CAUTION: Be careful when using Print-Rite unapproved material, which
may damage Printer and impact print quality.
CAUTION: Disconnect power plug from power socket during emergency.
CAUTION: Power socket must be located near the Printer and within reach.
CAUTION: Place Desktop 3D Printer in well-ventilated area as it
will melt plastic and emit plastic odor when printing.
Safety Alert Symbol

Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
05
Interference of Radio and Electromagnetism
The Printer will generate, apply and radiate Radio Frequency Energy. If the
Printer is not installed and used in accordance with the manual, it may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no warranty
to the interference if the Printer is installed in a special environment. If the
Printer does cause harmful interference to the receiver of radio or television,
which can be determined by turning on and turning off the Printer, the user is
suggested to adopt below one or more methods to eliminate the interference:
1. Change the orientation and location of the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the distance between the Printer and the receiving device.
3. Connect the Printer and the receiving device separately with two power
sockets in different power supply circuit.
4. Get help from the dealer of the Printer or an experienced radio/
TV technician.

Print Technology: Fused Deposition
Modeling
Construction Dimension: 200*200*200mm
Layer Resolution Setting: 0.1~0.4mm
Positional Accuracy: XY: 0.011mm
Z: 0.0025mm
Filament: PLA/ABS
Filament Diameter: 1.75mm
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
Printing
Chapter 3 Specification
Frame: Steel
Platform: Coated glass
XYZ Bearing: Steel
Stepper Motors:
1.8° step angle,
1/16 micro-stepping
Mechanical
Storage Temperature: 0 oC ~ 32 oC [32 oF~ 90 oF]
Operating Temperature: 15
o
C ~ 32
o
C [60
o
F~ 90
o
F]
Power: 220W
Input Voltage: 100V~240V 50/60HZ
Electrical
Printer Size: 430*430*475MM
Package Size: 530*530*590MM
Printer Weight: 22.5KG
Delivery Weight: 24.5KG
Dimension
Software package: REPETIER-HOST
File Type: .STL，.GCO
Operating System: WINDOWS, MAC OS, LINUX
Connection: USB, SD Card
Software
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CoLiDo Desktop 3D Printer makes solid, three-dimensional objects by melting
PRINT-RITE PLA/ABS filament.
The designed 3D files are converted into CoLiDo command through computer
software“Repetier-Host”and sent to the CoLiDo printer via SD Card or USB
Cable. Then, the printer will heat up and melt PRINT-RITE PLA/ABS filament
and push it out from the nozzle to make a solid object layer by layer.
This method is called Fused Deposition Modeling or FDM.
Chapter 4 Print Principle
07

Before setting up CoLiDo Printer, please note that
the Printer has been inspected and packed carefully
at the manufacturing facility.
Hope you can take more time to unpack carefully
and set it up.
Chapter 5 Set up CoLiDo Printer
08
CAUTION： Do not forcely tear anything when unpack and setup CoLiDo
Printer. It may damage the Printer.
5.1 Unpack CoLiDo Printer
1Place the printer package box on a dry and flat surface when opening.
2Take out all accessories inside the Printer box.
Please refer to the Accessory Checklist at next page.
NOTE: In case there are any missing accessory, kindly email the Printer
serial number, name and qty of missed accessory to
[email protected].

5.2 Accessory Checklist
Spool Holder 1PC
SD Card 1PC
Power Cable 1PC
USB Cable 1PC
Tools 1 Set
SD Card Reader 1PC
Test Sheet 1PC
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PLA Filament 1PC (500g)
ABS Filament 1PC (500g)
PLA Glass Platform 1PC
ABS Glass Platform 1PC
3D printed samples 1 Set

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5.3 Take out CoLiDo Printer from packaging box
1Hold firmly the package foam of the Printer as shown on picture.
Carefully lift up the printer when taking it out of the box. Place the
Printer on flat ground and carefully remove the package foam and
bag of the Printer.
2CoLiDo Printer is unpacked. Please keep the packing material in good
shape. It will be re-used in the future to avoid unnecessary damage
during transportation.
NOTE: Do not pull or twist the cable at any time.
NOTE: Please keep the packaging box and packaging foam in good
shape, it must be packed with original package when return the
printer for maintenance or repair to avoid unnecessary damage
during transportation.

5.4 CoLiDo Desktop 3D Printer Structure Illustration
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Frame
Lifting Handle
Front Door
Touch Screen
Power Port
SD Card Slot
USB Port
Printer Head

12
Screws
5.5 Unlock Printer Head and Heat Table
Remove the two locking brackets by unlocking the 4 screws to release the
printer head. (Use the Allen Key in the Accessory)
Locking bracket
Reminder!
Remove the locking bracket
by unlocing the 4pcs screws
before using.
1
2
Remove the locking screw
Remove the locking screw to release the Heat Table.

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5.6 Install Spool Holder
Insert Spool Holder into the Spool Holder Slot located at the back of the
printer and put down to lock as shown below.
(Back view of the Printer)
Spool Holder
Spool Holder Slot
Spring of Spool Holder

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5.7 Mount Filament
1Take out filament cartridge from the box and remove the vacuum bag.
2Mount filament cartridge on the spool holder and lock by the spring of
the spool holder.
NOTE: The black thumb pin and the printed“Note”must be facing front.
3Remove the black thumb pin to release filament.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the
cartridge, do not pull filament
until:
1. Black thumb pin is removed.
2. Cartridge is installed into the
printer.
Spring of
Spool Holder

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NOTE: Do not forcedly pull out the filament
from the cartridge in case the filament
disorder inside the cartridge.
Do not push back excess filament into the cartridge.
1
2
Gently pull the filament from the cartridge.
Cut the filament tip flat using scissor for easy installation.
5.8 Load the Filament to Printer Head
NOTE: Make sure that the Filament is inserted into the tube properly
to avoid filament jam during operation.
Insert filament into the tube (see below picture) until it
comes out from the other end of the tube.
Ensure that the filament is mounted on the left of the printer (Back view
of the Printer) and rotate counterclockwise direction.

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3
4
Push down the Printer Head arm.
Insert the filament into the hole located on the top of Printer Head.
It is better to make the filament more straight and insert it until reach
the end of the nozzle.
5.8 Load the Filament to Printer Head
Push and release the Printer Head arm to lock the filament.
Printer Head arm

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5.9 Install Glass Platform
1Get two Glass Platforms from package .
Select Glass Platform according to the selected filament material that will
be used. The two platforms are coated Glass Platform which mark
“PLA”or “ABS”to distinguish.
ABS Use Only
PLA Use Only
NOTE:
1. Do not change the platform heating temperature setting to avoid the
printed object not sticking on the platform.
(PLA platform: 65~70℃, ABS platform: 100~110℃)
2. Clean the glass platform using lint-free cloth or wet tissue. Don’t use
alcohol or any cleaning chemical solution in cleaning the glass platform,
it will damage the glass coating.
3. Please wait for the platform temperature to cooldown (25~30℃)
before removing the printed object. Quickly removing the printed object
will cause damage on the printed object and/or glass coating.
Coated Glass Platform

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5.9 Install Glass Platform
2Install the Glass Platform to the Heat Table of the Printer and locked by
2 spring sheets in the Heat Table.
Heat Table
Glass Platform
3To uninstall the Glass Platform, push the right lower conner as below
picture.
Spring Sheet

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5.10 Power on CoLiDo Printer
NOTE: Make sure printer switch
is at “O” position.
Connect Power Cable to the Printer
1
3
Plug-in the power cable to AC
power source.
Power on the printer by switching
to“I” position as shown.
2
CAUTION:
Only use the Power Cable included in the package.
Power Supply Socket should be near to the Printer , such
the power can be disconnected easily in case of emergency.
NOTE: The socket-outlet should
be installed near the printer and
should be accessible.
NOTE: Before inserting or removing
SD Card, please turning off the printer
to avoid damanging the SD Card.
Properly insert the SD Card in SD Card
slot. (SD card stores .gco files
to print directly)

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Chapter 6 CoLiDo Printer Calibrate and Test
Initial display of LCD Panel
6.1 Main Menu
C
6.1.1 Touch “OK” to go to “Watch”menu (picture A). Touch the screen to go to
the main menu and you can see four submenus (picture B).
6.1.2 Touch“Prepare”to go to“Prepare”submenu. (picture C)
6.1.3 Touch“Calibrate Mode”, the printer head will go to HOME position, also the
platform will be lifted up to remove the white foam under the platform (picture D).
A B
D