CoLiDo X3045 Duo User manual

X3045 Duo
Industrial 3D Printer
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USER MANUAL
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V1.35

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CoLiDo USER MANUAL
Index
02
Chapter 1 Introduction 03
Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
04
Interference of Radio and Television 05
5.1 Unpack CoLiDo Printer
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08
5.2 Accessory Checklist
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5.4 Unlock Printer Head and Heat Table 11
5.3 CoLiDo X3045 Duo 3D Printer Structure Illustration
12~14
5.5 Install Glass Platform
Chapter 3 Specification 06
Chapter 4 Print Principle 07
Chapter 5 Set up CoLiDo Printer
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15~175.6 Install Filament
6.2 Calibrate Mode 20~22
23~24
6.1 Main Menu 19
6.3 Nozzle & Filament Test
25~26
6.4 Print test with SD Card
27
6.5 Prepare Menu
28
6.6 Choose Nozzle
31~33
6.8 Color Mixing
Chapter 6 CoLiDo Printer Calibrate and Test
Chapter 8 Maintenance 78
Chapter 7 REPETIER-HOST Setup, Slice and Print
7.1 Install REPETIER-HOST 39~42
7.2 REPETIER-HOST Setup_Single Color/Color Mixing 43~44
7.3 Slice_Single Color/Color Mixing 45~46
Chapter 9 Troubleshoot 79~81
29~30
6.7 Change Filament
7.4 Printing_Single Color
7.5 Printing_Color Mixing 50~51
36~38
6.10 Print from SD Menu
34~35
6.9 Control Menu
47~49
7.6 Repetier-Host Setup_Two Color/Two Material 51
7.7 Slice_Two Color 52~53
7.8 Slice_Two Material 55~57
7.10 Repetier-Host Basic 3D Printing 70
7.11 Repetier-Host Advanced 3D Printing 71~77
185.7 Install camera
7.9 Printing using WIFI communication 58~69

Chapter 1 Introduction
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This User Manual is designed to start your journey with CoLiDo X3045
Duo 3D Printer in the right direction.
In Chapter 1~5, you can learn the basics knowledge of CoLiDo X3045
Duo 3D Printer, how to unbox safely, how to assemble correctly.
In Chapter 6~9, you can learn how to calibrate the platform,
printing, maintenance and troubleshooting.
PRINT-RITE welcome you to the world of CoLiDo X3045 Duo 3D Printer.
Following this manual will help you fully understand the Printer and
make amazing products.
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Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
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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: Make sure stand by CoLiDo 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 CoLiDo 3D Printer in well-ventilated area as it will melt
plastic and emit plastic odor when printing.
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WARNING: HOT SURFACE，DO NOT TOUCH
CoLido 3D Printer has high temperature when working.
Make sure the CoLiDo 3D Printer cool down before touching inside.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS,KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER
BODY PARTS AWAY
The moving parts of CoLiDo 3D Printer will possibly cause harm. Do not
touch the CoLiDo 3D Printer inside when the printer is working.
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Chapter 2 Safety and Compliance
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The Printer has been tested and certified to comply with the restriction of FCC
Part 15, which is related to Class B digital facility.
The restriction is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential area when install the Printer. 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.
Interference of Radio and Electromagnetism
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Print Technology: Fused Deposition
Modeling
Construction Dimension: 300*300*450mm
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
Nozzle Qty: 1pc with 2 feeding tubes
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: 300W
Input Voltage: 110~240V 50HZ
Electrical
Printer Size: 530*530*690MM
Package Size: 705*650*795MM
Net Weight: 35KG
Gross Weight: 40KG
Dimension
Software package: REPETIER-HOST
File Type: .STL，.GCODE
Operating System: WINDOWS 7 and above, MAC OS
Connection: USB, SD Card
Software
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Chapter 4 Print Principle
CoLiDo X3045 Duo Printer makes solid, three-dimensional objects by melting
PRINT-RITE PLA/ABS filament. The designed 3D files are converted into
CoLiDo command and sent to the Printer via SD Card or computer software
“Repetier-Host”. Then, the printer head will heat up and melt the 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.
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Chapter 5 Set up CoLiDo Printer
Take more time to unpack carefully and set up by following the
user manual.
NOTE：Please use the printer in the room with normal temperature.
1Place 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]
3Carefully 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.
NOTE: Do not pull or twist the cable at any time.
4CoLiDo Printer is unpacked. Please keep the packageing material in
good shape. It will be re-used in the future to avoid unnecessary
damage during transportation.
NOTE: The printer is heavy, please take out the printer carefully.
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.
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5.1 Unpack CoLiDo Printer

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5.2 Accessory Checklist
PLA Filament 2PCS
Spool Holder 2PCS
SD Card 1PC
Power Cable 1PC
USB Cable 1PC
Tools 1 Set
SD Card Reader 1PC
Test Sheet 1PC
PLA Glass Platform 1PC
ABS Glass Platform 1PC
PLA
ABS
3D printed samples 1 Set
Nozzle Unit 1 Set (Spare Part)
Clean nozzle tools 1 Set
Camera 1PC

Lifting Handle
Front Door
LCD Panel
Power Port
SD Card Slot
USB Port
LCD Knob
Printer Head
T1 & T2
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5.3 CoLiDo X3045 Duo 3D Printer Structure Illustration

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Screws
5.4 Unlock Printer Head and Heat Table
Remove the two locking brackets by unlocking the screws to release the
printer head. (Use the Allen Key in the Accessory)
Locking bracket
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Reminder!
Remove the locking bracket
by unlocing the screws
before using.
Remove the locking screw
Remove 2pcs locking screws to release the Heat Table.
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1
3
2
5.5.1 Power ON the printer
NOTE: Make sure printer switch
is at “O” position.
Plug-in the power cable to AC
power source.
Power on the printer by switching
to“I” position as shown.
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.
Properly insert the SD Card in SD Card
slot. (SD card stores .gco files
to print directly)
NOTE: The socket-outlet should
be installed near the printer and
should be accessible.
Connect the Power Cable to the Printer.
5.5 Install Glass Platform
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5.5.2 Unpack Glass Platform
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5.5 Install Glass Platform
5.5.2.1 Push the knob to go to main menu, rotate the knob to select “Prepare”
5.5.2.2 Push the knob to go to submenu, rotate the knob to select “Auto Home”
and push the knob to confirm. Then, the heat table will be moved up to
HOME position.
Please do not rotate the left/right
Z screw rod to avoid the heat table
unbalance.
5.5.2.3 Remove the foam, get the glass platform package and the filament
package under the heat table.
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Get the two glass platforms from the 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.
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. Do not 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.
ABS Use Only
PLA Use Only
Coated Glass Platform
5.5.3 Install Glass Platform
1
2Install the Glass Platform to the Heat Table of the Printer and locked by
the spring sheets in the Heat Table.
Glass Platform Orientation:
Matted surface of Glass Platform
must be on top when installing
(The printed words must be
facing top).
To uninstall the Glass Platform,
pull the right lower conner.
Spring Sheet
5.5 Install Glass Platform
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5.6.1 Take off the two filament cartridges from packaging.
5.6.2 Insert two Spool Holders into the Spool Holder Slot located at the back
of the printer and push down to lock as shown below.
(Back view of the Printer)
5.6 Install Filament
5.6.3 Mount two filament cartridges on the spool holder
NOTE: The black thumb pin and the printed“Note”must be facing front.
Spring of
Spool Holder
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Spool Holder
Spool Holder Slot
Black Thumb Pin
5.6.4 Remove the black thumb pin to release filaments.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the
cartridge, do not pull filament
until:
1. Black thumb pin is removed.
2. Cartridge is installed into the
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5.6 Install Filament
Extruder2
Extruder Arm 2
Extruder1
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5.6.5 Gently pull the filament from the cartridge. Cut the filament tip flat
using scissor and make it straight for easy installation.
NOTE: Do not forcedly pull out the filament
from the cartridge in case the filament
disorder inside the cartridge.
5.6.6 Insert the two filament tubes to the top connector of the extruder 1 and
extruder 2 at the back of the printer to lock.
Filament Tube
5.6.7 Push down the extruder arm 1. Insert the filament into the bottom hole
of the extruder1 until it comes out from the other end of the filament tube.
Then, release the extruder arm 1.
Same process to insert filament to extruder2.
Other end of
Filament Tube
Extruder Arm 1
Bottom Hole
of Extruder1 Bottom Hole
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5.6 Install Filament
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5.6.8 Insert the filament into the T1 and T2 of the printer head until it reaches
the receiver port of the nozzle.
Then, insert the filament tube to the head to lock.
NOTE: The filament from Extruder1 must be inserted to T1 as Nozzle1;
The filament from Exturder2 must be inserted to T2 as Nozzle 2.
5.6.9 If want to remove the filament tube from the printer head or the extruder,
push down the receiver port lock of the printer head or the exturder and
pull out the filament tube.
Receiver port lock
Extruder1
Extruder2
T1
T2
Filament Tube

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5.7 Install Camera
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5.7.1 Put magnet under the camera and install camera on the corner inside
the printer.

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Chapter 6 CoLiDo Printer Calibrate and Test
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Initial display of LCD Panel
6.1 Main Menu
6.1.1 Push the knob to go to main menu and you can see three submenus
(picture A).
6.1.2 Rotate the knob and select“Prepare”(picture B), then push the knob to
go to “Prepare”submenu. (picture C)
A
CB

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6.2 Calibrate Mode
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printer top view
E
F
Point 1
6.2.2 The platform will move up and the printer head will go to the 1st location
Point 1 (picture E) and the LCD Display screen will show as picture F.
6.2.1 Rotate the LCD knob and select“Calibrate Mode”(picture D), then push
the LCD knob to start the calibration .
NOTE: “Calibrate Mode”is to guide user to
operate the printer and to check if the
printer is working well.
Nozzle Tip
6.2.3.1 Use the test sheet to check the gap between the nozzle tip and the
platform. (see picture G)
6.2.3 Start to calibrate the table and nozzle.
Glass Platform
Test Sheet
G