CraftBot FLOW WIDE XL User manual

USER MANUAL
 CRAFTBOT FLOW WIDE XL

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1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1. Symbols used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2. Symbols in texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
1.3. Crabot Flow WXL printer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
1.4. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2. SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.1. Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.2. Improper Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.3. Ambient conditions for safe operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
2.4. Ambient conditions for storage and transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.5. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2.6. Disclaimer of liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
3.1. Unpacking the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.3. Assembling the Crabot Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.1. The printer wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2. Welcome wizard- Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
4.3. The first print job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5. The Graphical User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.1. Home menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.2. Print menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.3. File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.4. The print menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.5. In-print adjustments / pause menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.6. The heating menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.7. The extrude menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.8. Unloading the filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.9. Changing filaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5.10. The axes menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.11. The info menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.12. Safe mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.13. The seings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
6.1. Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.2. Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.3. Uploading files through the web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.5. Web interface seings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.4. Printing objects through the web interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
7.1. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.2. Lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
7.3. Removing clogs from the extruder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
7.4. Replacing the fan set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7.5. Relocating the fan set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.6. Replacing the fan set (cable version) * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.7. Replacing the hotend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.9. Removing the hotend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.10. Adjusting X belt tension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.11. Baery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7.12. Applying a new Kapton sheet to your build plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
7.13. The cleaning kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8. Craware Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
8.1. Installing Craware Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.2. Aer installing Craware Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.3. Updating Craware Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8.4. Using Craware Pro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
9. GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing Crabot product. We are beyond happy to welcome you in our Crabot Community and
very curious about your thoughts and ideas with 3D printing.
If you are new to the 3D printing technology, take a look at our support page and knowledge base where you find all
the information you need to dive right into creating with 3D printers. You find videos about updating your firmware as
well as information regarding user manuals and tips.
If you want to increase printing efficiency, enable high quality printing and boost manufacturing productivity, check
out our slicer soware, the Craware Pro.

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Danger
There is an immediate risk of injury. Note the
accompanying documents!
Aention
There is an immediate risk of injury. Note the
accompanying documents!
Electric voltage
There is a risk of electric shock.
Note
There is an immediate risk of injury. Note the
accompanying documents!
Hot surface
Risk of burns from hot surfaces or components.
The device complies with the applicable EU
directives.
Risk of hand injuries
Danger of crushing your hand from moving
parts.
Wear safety gloves!
The device is subject to the EU Directive
2002/96 / EC (WEEE Directive).
1.1. Symbols used
In these instructions or on the printer itself you will find symbols with the following meanings:
1.2. Symbols in texts
• List, pay special aention
• Enumeration and numbering
-subordinate list
»Instructions / required action / input / sequence of activities:
You will be asked to perform the specified actions in the specified order.
◊ Result of an action / reaction of the device / reaction of the program:
The device or program reacts to your action or a certain event.
Further symbols are explained when they are used.

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1.3. Crabot Flow WXL printer components
1. Filament guide tube
2. Human-Machine Interface
(HMI)
3. Hotend
4. Build plate
5. Z axis rod
6. USB connector for flash drive
7. Extruder
8. Filament guide tube holder
9. Filament spool holder
10. Filament spool
11. ON / OFF switch
12. AC power cable
13. LAN connection
14. Reset buon
15. X carriage with one head
16. Dual direct drive extruder
17. Z-screw
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1.4. Specifications
PRINTING PROPERTIES FLOW
Printing technology Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing head All-metal hotend with Filament Monitoring System (FMS)
Build volume X: 425mm x Y: 250mm x Z: 500mm
Theoretical precision X,Y: 4 microns, Z: 2 microns
Layer resolution 0.4mm nozzle: 50-300 microns (recommended)
Travel speed Up to 160mm/s
Print speed Up to 160mm/s
Build speed up to 19.2 mm³/sec (0.4mm nozzle)
Build plate Heatable, magnetic build plate, with removable spring steel build surface
Build plate temperature 40 - 110°C (104 - 230 °F)
Filament diameter 1.75mm
Supported materials PLA, ABS, HIPS, PET-g, Nylon, TPU, PVA, Moldlay (wax-like), up to 300°C
Nozzle diameter Default: 0.4mm Supplied: 0.25mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm
Nozzle temperature 40 - 300°C (104 - 572 °F)
Hotend All-metal hotend
Extruder Dual drive extruder, ratio: 5,06:1
CALIBRATION
Build plate calibration Assisted bed calibration
POWER REQUIREMENTS
Voltage range 90-264V
Frequency range 47-63Hz
Power factor PF>0.95/230VAC
Efficiency (Typ.) 94,5%
Power MAX 500W, 5.5A
OTHERS
Display 5 inch, active matrix color display 800 x 480 pixels
Connectivity Wi-Fi, LAN, USB, Flash drive
Internal storage 4GB, non-removable
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g compatible
Monitoring IOT Web interface, Live camera
Camera resolution 5MP, Stream output 800 x 600
Operating noise level 50dBA
Optional accessories Glass door, ventilated PET-g dome
PHYSICAL
Frame All steel frame
Frame dimensions X: 635mm, Y: 450mm, Z: 780mm
Dome dimensions X: 635mm, Y: 450mm, Z: 930mm
Weight 53 kg
Shipping weight 55,6 kg
Available colors White, grey
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Operating ambient temperature 10-35 °C (10 - 95 °F)
Humidity 10-90% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature 0-35°C (32 - 95 °F)
SOFTWARE
Supplied soware CraWare Pro, our free slicer soware
Supported OS Windows, macOS, Linux
Supported file types STL, OBJ, 3mf

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2. SAFETY
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance, then save it for future reference. All information in
this user manual is subject to change at any time without notice and is provided for convenience purposes only.
CraUnique reserves the right to modify or revise this user manual at its sole discretion and at any time. By using
this manual, you agree to be bound by any modifications and/or revisions. For up-to-date information contact the
CraUnique Service Support team (support@crabot.com).
2.1. Intended Use
The CraBot printer makes three-dimensional objects from molten filament in only one printing step. First you need
to create the objects using a CAD program and save them as *.stl, *.obj or *.3mf files. Then you need to use the Cra-
ware or Craware Pro sliceware to convert your CAD files into print objects for the printer. Transfer your file to your
CraBot printer via a USB stick or WiFi.
2.2. Improper Use
Only accessories or spare parts supplied or approved by CraUnique may be used on this product. The use of other
accessories or spare parts can impair the safety of the device and increase the risk of serious injury, damage to the
environment, or damage to the product. In particular, the use of filaments not supplied by CraUnique is prohibited.
2.3. Ambient conditions for safe operation
The device may only be operated:
• indoors,
• at an altitude no more than 2,000 m (6,500 ) above sea level,
• at an ambient temperature of 5 - 40 ºC [41 - 104 ºF] *,
• at a maximum relative humidity of 80% at 31 ºC [87.8 ºF], decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at 40 ºC [104 ºF] *,
• with incoming voltage fluctuations not greater than 10% of the nominal value,
• with pollution degree 2,
• with overvoltage category II.
* The device can be used from 5 - 30 ºC [41 - 86 ºF] at a humidity of up to 80%. At temperatures of 31 - 40 ºC [87.8 - 104
ºF] the humidity must decrease proportionally to ensure operational readiness (e.g. at 35 ºC [95 ºF] = 65% humidity, at
40 ºC [104 ºF] = 50% Humidity). The device must not be operated at temperatures above 40 ºC [104 ºF].
2.4. Ambient conditions for storage and transport
The following environmental conditions must be observed during storage and transport:
• Ambient temperature - 20 to + 60 ºC [- 4 to + 140 ºF],
• maximum relative humidity 80%

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2.5. Warnings
Check that the voltage indicated on the back of the appliance corresponds to the local AC (mains) voltage before you
connect the appliance.
• If the device is not operated in according to these operating instructions, the product safety is not guaranteed.
• The device may only be put into operation with a power cord with a country-specific plug system. Any necessary
modifications may only be carried out by a qualified electrician.
• The device may only be put into operation if the information on the nameplate corresponds to the specifications
of the regional voltage network.
• The device may only be connected to sockets that are connected to the protective conductor system (e.g.
grounded electrical system, ground fault interrupter, etc).
• It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure that national regulations are complied with during operation and
with regard to repeated safety checks of electrical devices.
• Regularly check connecting cables (such as power cords), hoses and housings for damage (e.g. kinks, cracks,
leaks) or aging. Devices with damaged connection lines, hoses or housing parts or other defects must be
removed from service!
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance itself is damaged or not operating properly.
• If the power (mains) cord is damaged, you must have it replaced in order to avoid shock or fire hazard.
• Connect the appliance to grounded wall sockets only.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop on which the appliance stands.
• Keep the appliance and its cord out of the reach of children.
• This appliance cannot be used by children under 8 years of age, or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. These laer groups should be under supervision and
given adequate instruction concerning the safe use of the appliance, and be made to understand the hazards
involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children.
• Detachable power cords must not be replaced with undersized power cords. Only original Crabot spare parts
may be used.
• Do not touch moving parts or heated elements: you may suffer injuries.
• Never reach inside the printer when it is turned on. Different parts of the unit (mainly the extruder and the heated
build plate) operate at very high temperatures and can cause severe burns.
• Never leave the Crabot 3D printer unaended while it is plugged in and in operation.
• Make sure that the power supply is switched off and that the power cord is disconnected before doing repairs.
Allow at least 5 minutes for the device to cool down aer unplugging it before reaching inside.
• The power plug must be easily accessible.
• Always turn off the printer and disconnect it from the computer when it is not being used.
• Make sure to calibrate the printer before use.
• Do not apply unnecessary force to any part of the unit during unpacking, seing up, operation or while performing
repairs.
• Perform maintenance on the printer every 1,000 operating hours. Use only substances recommended by
CraUnique. Follow the maintenance steps displayed on the device screen.
• The Crabot 3D printer melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors/gases are emied during this operation. Make
sure to set up the Crabot 3D printer in a well-ventilated area.
• Do not change or adjust anything on the printer unless the modification is authorized by the manufacturer.
• Do not store items in the printer.

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• Immediately take damaged devices out of operation. Pull out the power plug and secure it from being plugged in
again. Send in the device for repair!
• For repairs the printer must be returned to the place where it was purchased or to the nearest service partner. For
a list of service partners please check hps://crabot.com/partners
• Only operate the device under supervision.
• Observe national accident prevention regulations!
2.6. Disclaimer of liability
Warranty terms are available on our website: hps://www.crabot.com/terms
CraUnique rejects any claims for damages and warranty if:
• The product is used for purposes other than those specified in the operating instructions.
• The product is changed in any way except for the changes described in the operating instructions.
• The product is repaired by a non-authorized person or without the use of original Crabot spare parts.
• The product’s use is continued despite recognizable safety deficiencies or damage
• The product is exposed to mechanical impact or is dropped.
• The warranty has expired

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1. AC Power cable according to your region (1x)
2. Filament guide tube holder (1x)
3. Filament guide tube (1x)
4. Filament spool holder (1x)
5. Filament spool (1x)
6. Hex wrenches (5x)
7. Flash drive (1x)
8. USB A-B cable (1x)
9. Nozzle kit (1x)
10. Cleaning kit (1x)
3. UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
3.1. Unpacking the printer
1. Do not put unnecessary force on the device when unpacking, setting up, operating or maintaining the device.
2. Please check the packaging for any damage. If you detect any damage, please contact the reseller.
3. Place the Craftbot box on level ground. Make sure that there is enough space around you.
4. Open the box with care, being careful not to damage the contents. Cut the straps with scissors or a small blade.
Be careful and pay attention to avoid injuries.
5. Remove the straps and lift up the top box. If the straps are missing from the packaging, contact your reseller.
6. Remove the protective foam insert. You will find the Quick Start Guide located inside the top protective foam
insert.
7. There is a box inserted which contains the accessories (including a flash drive with a copy of
8. the Craftbot user manual). Remove the box with care.
9. Now you will find the Craftbot 3D printer itself completely enclosed in a protective plastic bag.
10. Open the plastic covering.
11. There are two handle holes for picking up the unit. Ask for help in lifting the printer. Firmly grasp the frame of the
Craftbot, taking into consideration its weight.
12. Make sure you do not touch the extruder or the electronic panel inside the appliance.
13. Place the Craftbot 3D printer on a stable and level surface with sufficient space around it.
3.2. Accessories
• Below you can see the contents of the box. First of all, check the list to make sure nothing is missing.