CraftBot Flow User manual

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1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
1.1. CraftBot Flow / Flow XL printer components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
1.2. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2. SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.1. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
3. UNPACK AND ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.1. Unpacking the printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.2. Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3.3. Assembling the Craftbot Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4. First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.1. Switching on the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.2. Printer wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5. OPERATING THE PRINTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
5.1. Menu map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.2. Heating up the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.3. Loading the filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5.4. Unloading the filament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
5.5. Changing filaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6. Start a print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.7. In-print adjustments / pause menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
5.8. File management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.9. Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.9.1. Assisted bed calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.9.2. Mesh bed leveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5.9.3. Extruder (FMS) calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.9.4. Offset calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.10. Removing objects from the build plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
5.11. Firmware update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6. CRAFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1. Installing CraftWare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2. Using CraftWare to generate .gcode files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
7. USING THE WEB INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1. Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2. Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3. Uploading files through the WEB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.4. Printing objects through the WEB interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
7.5. Watching the camera remotely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8.1. Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
8.2. Lubricating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
8.3. Removing clogging of the extruder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.4. Removing the nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
8.5. Replace the Fan set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.6. Relocation of the Fan assembly to the extruder assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
8.7. Applying a new Kapton sheet to your build plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
9. GUARANTEE AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Table of contents

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the CraftBot Flow Generation printer and welcome to the world of 3D crafting!
At CraftUnique we believe that 3D printing opens a new window to enhance creativity. It offers outstanding crafting
experience even without prior programming or 3D printing experience.
How does the printer work? The CraftBot 3D printer makes solid, three-dimensional objects out of melted plastic
filament. First you will have to have your objects with the help of a 3D design program. Then you will need to use
the CraftWare program (downloadable from www.craftunique.com/craftware) to transform your 3D design files into
printing instructions for the CraftBot 3D printer. Transfer your files to Your CraftBot 3D printer via USB drive or Wi-Fi.
The CraftBot 3D printer will melt plastic filaments and squeeze it out onto the building plate in thin lines to print your
object layer by layer.

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1. Filament guide tube
2. Touchscreen LCD display
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 button
1.1. CraftBot Flow / Flow XL printer components
The model displayed is the CraftBot Flow printer. The difference between the two models is the frame height.
See Specifications for the different dimensions.
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1.2. Specifications
Printing properties Flow Flow XL
Printing technology Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing heads All metal hotend with Filament Monitoring system (FMS)
Build volume X: 300mm x Y: 200mm x Z: 250mm X: 300mm x Y: 200mm x Z: 500mm
Theoretical precision X,Y: 4 microns, Z: 2 microns
Layer resolution For 0.4mm nozzle recommended 50-300 microns
Travel speed Up to 160mm/s
Print speed Up to 160mm/s
Build speed 0.4mm nozzle: up to 19.2 mm³/sec
Build plate Heatable, magnetic build plate, with removable spring steel build surface
Build plate temperature 40 - 110°C
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
Hotend All metal hotend
Extruder Dual drive extruder, ratio: 5,06:1
Calibration
Build plate calibration Assisted bed calibration
XY calibration Fully automatic, no intervention required
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
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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: 485mm, Y: 390mm, Z: 540mm X: 635mm, Y: 450mm, Z: 775mm
Equipped with dome X: 485mm, Y: 390mm, Z: 700mm X: 635mm, Y: 450mm, Z: 950mm
Weight 32 kg 38 kg
Shipping weight 46 kg 52 kg
Available colors White, Grey
Operating conditions
Operating ambient temperature 10-35 °C
Humidity 10-90% RH, non-condensing
Storage temperature 0-35°C
Software
Supplied software CraftWare, our free slicer software
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. CraftUnique, reserves the right to modify or revise this user manual in its
sole discretion and at any time. By using the manual, you agree to be bound by any modification and/
or revisions. For up-to-date information contact the CraftUnique Service Support team (support@
craftbot.com).
2.1. Warnings
Check if the voltage indicated on the back of the appliance corresponds to the local mains voltage before you con-
nect the appliance.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or main body in water or any other liquid. This may cause electrical shock.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged or not operating properly.
• If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced in order to avoid hazard.
• Only connect the appliance to grounded wall sockets.
• Keep the mains cord away from hot surfaces.
• Do not let the mains 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 can be used by children aged from 8 years and above; and by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or a lack of experience and knowledge. These persons should be under
supervision and given adequate instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way, understanding
the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Children can receive great educational benefits from designing 3D objects, but the printing process should not
be done by small children.
• Do not touch moving parts or heated elements, it can cause injuries.
• Never reach inside the machine when turned on. Different parts of the machine (mainly the extruder and heated
build plate) operate at very high temperatures and can cause severe burns.
• Never leave the CraftBot 3D printer unattended while it is plugged in, and is in operation.
• Make sure that the power supply is switched off and that the power cord is disconnected before servicing.
Allow at least 5 minutes for the device to cool down after unplugging it before reaching inside to service.
• Always turn off the printer and disconnect from the computer when it is not being used.
• Make sure to level the build plate properly before use.
• Make sure not to force anything, whether it be during unpacking, setup, operation or service.
• Service and oil the suggested parts as often as recommended. Only use only substances recommended by
CraftUnique.
• The CraftBot 3D printer melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors/gases are emitted during this operation. Make
sure to set up the CraftBot 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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Below you can see contents of the box. First of all,
check the list to make sure nothing is missing!
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. UNPACK AND ASSEMBLY
3.1. Unpacking the printer
Place the CraftBot box on the ground on a level surface. Make sure that there is a lot of open space around you.
1. Open the box with care, not to damage the contents if using a blade. Be careful and watch out for the printer as
well.
2. Remove the protective foam insert. You will find the Quick Start Guide located within the top protective foam
insert.
3. There is a Box inserted, which contains the accessories (including a flash drive with a copy of the CraftBot user
manual). Remove the Box with care as it supports the extruder during shipping.
4. Now you will find the CraftBot 3D printer itself completely enclosed in a protective plastic bag. Open the plastic
covering.
5. Firmly grasp the frame of the CraftBot. Consider its weight. Request physical help if needed.
6. Make sure not to touch the extruder or the electronic panel inside the appliance!
7. Place the CraftBot 3D printer on a stable and level surface with sufficient space surrounding around it.
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3.3. Assembling the Craftbot Printer
• Install the filament guide tube holder
- Select the desired position for filament guide holder. Choose its position so that the
filament spool holder fits beside it.
• Install the filament guide tube
- Locate the filament guide tube.
- Insert one end of the filament guide tube into the filament guide tube holder on top
of the CraftBot appliance.
- Push the other end into the hole on the top of the extruder.
• Install the filament spool holder
- Locate the filament spool holder.
- Using a hex wrench, install the filament spool holder next to the filament guide tube
holder.
• Mount the filament spool
- Fit the filament spool onto the filament spool holder so that the lead end keeps its
course when the filament is fed into the filament guide tube holder.
• Attach the power cord
- Ensure that the power switch on the CraftBot is set to the OFF position.
- Find and then insert the AC power cord into the power input on the back of the
CraftBot.
- Plug the power cord into a wall socket.

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4. FIRST STEPS
Switch on CraftBot by the ON / OFF button located on the back part of the appliance.
The LCD panel on the front will light up.
Navigation on the touch screen is possible by touching icons.
On the main screen, you can preheat the head to a preset temperature by pressing the print head or build-plate
icon.
4.1. Switching on the Appliance
In the top bar we can see:
• HMI version number
• The IP address if the printer is connected to a
network
• The Wi-Fi icon when the printer is connected to a
Wi-Fi network
• The flash drive icon if there is a flash drive in the
machine
The first time you use the printer, the printer wizard will appear. The wizard will walk you through the steps needed
to get the most out of your printer:
• Language
• Time zone
• Firmware update
• Network (LAN/Wi-Fi)
• Calibration
If you are unsure, you can always run the printer wizard from the setting menu.
4.2. Printer wizard

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5. OPERATING THE PRINTER
5.1. Menu map
Main menu
Heating
Print
New directory
Action
Print
Delete
Move
Copy
Extrude
Info
Settings
Status
Tutorials
Operation counters
Axes
Printer Wizard
Calibrate wizard
Calibrate
Update
Network
Fan
Web config
WiFi
Network
Head 1
Others
Light
Light
Logo
Email
Time zone
Door
Language
Mode
Sound
Sound
Event sounds
Camera
Nozzle
FMS
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Warming up, loading or removing filaments the head is essential for printing. From the main menu screen, touch the
element to be heated (head, build plate icons) which will warm up to a predefined temperature.
If you want to change the heating values, follow the instructions below.
In the main menu, press the Heating icon.
In the upper part of the new window you can select the desired material (ABS, PLA, PETG…) from the drop-down
list.
If you want to print material with different temperature values, you can change the values by selecting USER1 or
USER2. Adjust the sliders or the + and - marks to set the desired values for the head or build plate.
In the Heating menu you can switch on or off the heating by touching the element (head, build plate) icons.
Allowed temperatures:
• Head temperature: 40-300 °C
• Build plate temperature range: 40-110 °C
5.2. Heating up the printer
Heat up the extruder where you want to insert the filament.
• Take the end of the filament out of the securing hole on the Filament spool.
• Cut and the end of the filament so the filament is straight and has no damages bends kinks or melted parts.
• Remove the filament guide tube from the insert hole on the top of the extruder.
• Insert the end of the filament from the spool UP into the filament guide tube holder, then into the filament guide
tube. Pass the filament through the tube until it protrudes on the extruder side of the tube.
• Push the filament into the top of extruder hole.
5.3. Loading the filament

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Select the Extrude menu on the Home screen.
Before extruding, make sure the head is next to the build plate, not pressed into the plate or directly above.
• To extrude filament from the print head, use the down arrow on the touch screen.
• Press and hold the button to keep the filament extruded of the head.
• Automatic filament feed can also be performed by pressing the Load button on the bottom bar.
By pressing the button once, the head automatically extrude some filament.
• Filament loading is successful when the melted filament flows out of nozzle evenly and vertically.
Watch out! The freshly spilled molten filament is hot. Avoid contact with spilled filaments or other flammable
materials in the near.
5.4. Unloading the filament
Never remove the filament from the extruder if the extruder is cold!
Always preheat the extruder before removing or changing filaments. Removing the filament from a cold extruder
might damage it!
You don’t have to remove the filament between prints.
• Heat the extruder as described above.
• Make sure the head is next to the build plate, not pressed into the plate or directly above.
• When the extruder reaches the temperature required for the filament, press the down arrow ,
then the up arrow.
• Automatic filament unload can also be performed by pressing the Unload button.
• When the gears start to retract the filament, you can safely pull out the rest of the filament from the guide tube
and connect the end of the filament to the spool for safe keeping. Now you are ready to load a new filament.
• When changing filaments, note that different filaments, such as PLA, ABS, and PET, have different temperature
characteristics.
• If you want to replace a material with a higher temperature (eg. ABS, PETG) with a material with a lower
temperature (PLA), it is need to heat the head to a higher temperature so that the previous material can leave
the head completely before the other filament in its place.
• When changing colors, always push more material out of the head, ensuring that the replaced color is
completely removed from the head. During printing, it may be uncomfortable to notice that the print color is still
blending with the previous color, for example, changing from red filament to white.
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You can print the previously saved .gcode files in more ways: Either from the printer 4GB internal storage, or from
USB flash drive. Save the gcode file created by the CraftWare slicer program onto USB flash drive or to the printer
internal storage directly. See section 7.
5.6. Start a print
• Select the Print menu on the main screen.
• Please locate the file what you like to print. The files on the flash drive can be located under the “pendrive”
folder, the internal storage is under the “local” folder.
• Move the list up or down to locate the gcode of the item you want to print and select it. You can only select one
gcode for printing, if multiple items are selected, printing cannot be started!
• Press the Start button in the right corner of the screen.
• The machine warms the print head and the build plate to the values specified in gcode.
• Printing starts when the machine reaches the required operating temperature.
• Please make sure that you have enough filament for the selected project. The quantity is pre-calculated by
CraftWare.
• After the object has been printed, remove the build plate. Printed object can be removed easily, just bend the
flexible build plate. Please note, if the object is still warm, it may bend when removed. To avoid this,
please allow some time to cool.
During printing, sometimes it can be essential to modify the printing parameters on the fly.
Also this menu pops up, when the printer gets a pause command from the gcode or from the screen.
In Pause menu users can change filament, continue printing or terminate the printing operation. Pressing the resume
button will continue the printing. For filament change use the Extrude / Reverse functions, or the preprogrammed
Load / Unload options.
The in-print adjustments overrule the setting is the gcode.
You can change the print settings during printing by pressing the Settings button on the right icon bar.
5.7. In-print adjustments / pause menu
The following parameters can be altered:
• Print temperatures
• Fan speeds
• Print speed and material flow
• Lighting
• Encoder
• Camera

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Flow generation machines has a 4GB internal storage for printable items. In the Print menu, you can copy, move or
delete one or more items. Copy and move possible between internal storage and the flash drive, in both directions.
To access the file actions, press the Action button.
• To perform a file action, select the file / directory you want to perform the operation on. To enter a directory
short press it. You can select directories, by long pressing them.
• Select the desired action from the Actions menu.
• Go to the destination directory for file transfer, and perform the paste operation. It will copy or move the files /
directories to the selected directory.
Please note, the deleted files are not stored in recycle bin, and cannot be restored.
Temperature
Head and build plate temperature can be adjusted sep-
arately.
Adjust the temperature of the head and the build plate
touching the slider and the + and - buttons.
You can lock the previously set values if needed.
Speed
Print speed and extrusion volume can be modified in
percentage ratio to the original.
Use the reset button to change back the values of the
gcode.
Fan speeds also can be altered, if necessary.
Light
Lights within the appliance and display back-lighting can
be changed.
Extrude
For filament change use the Extrude / Reverse functions,
or the preprogrammed Load / Unload options.
Encoder
You can enable / disable the FMS functionality and email
notification.
Camera
You can enable the time-lapse function, if the printing al-
ready started. Here you can choose whether you want to
take a picture every 1, 5 or 10 seconds. This parameter
does not disables the remote camera access.
5.8. File management

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5.9. Calibration
If the deviation is large, the markings are dense. The arrows below the
markings indicate which direction the knob should be twisted to achieve
optimum adjustment.
To achieve optimum value, the meter should be wrapped between two
prominent lines.
If the measurement is correct, the Next button appears. By pressing the button the printer proceed to the next
measuring point. Once all three measurement points have been completed, the printer will re-check the distances.
If all is well, the measurement process is complete.
You need to calibrate your printer periodically to ensure that you always print in good quality, and good adhesion to
the build plate. There are a total of 4 calibration processes that ensure perfect print quality.
There are a few important rules to follow before calibrating:
! Heat up the nozzle and remove the filament from the extruder.
! Clean the plate and the nozzle tip.
! Make sure the metal plate is pushed back as far as it will go.
To preform the calibration, please follow the next steps:
• Select the Settings menu on the LCD screen and touch the Calibrate icon
• Select which calibration process you want to perform
• Press Start
5.9.1. Assisted bed calibration
Adjusts the parallelism between the build plate and XY mechanics, and the distance between the nozzle and the
build plate.
The assisted bed calibration requires you to manually adjust the build plate. It will be adjusted using the 3 knob
screws at the bottom of the build plate. There is one knob at the front in the middle and two in the back left and
right corners of the build plate.
At the beginning of the process, the printer measures the distance between the build plate and the nozzle tip using
the BL-Touch sensor. If the distance or parallelism is not optimal, the calibration will begin.
The print head begins to measure at the front in the middle point. At the bottom of the screen, you can see the scale
of the deviation.
Creates a map of the build plate and compensates for any surface inequalities while printing the first few layers. For
this calibration, no user intervention required.
During the process, the printer measures the build plate at 3 different temperatures: 60°C, 80°C, 100°C
This process takes 15 minutes to complete.
5.9.2. Mesh bed leveling

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This calibration process calibrates the following parameters:
Z limit distance: Required for resume printing function.
BL-Touch - nozzle offset: Required for the assisted bed and mesh bed leveling.
This calibration is measuring the Filament Monitoring System (FMS) sensor values, and adjusting it, if necessary.
For this calibration, no user intervention required.
Please make sure that filament is loaded into the head you want to calibrate, before starting the process.
5.9.3. Extruder (FMS) calibration
5.9.4. Offset calibration
5.10. Removing objects from the build plate
The Craftbot FLOW printer are equipped with removable flexible build plate. Removing printed items from the build
plate is easier than ever.
Please follow the steps:
• Remove the build plate from the printer.
• Allow the build plate to cool down to room temperature.
• Bend the build plate as seen on the picture.
Please note, if the object is still warm, it may bend when removed.
Please do not over-bend the build plate! It may damage it permanently.
CraftBot FLOW printers are able to update itself through Internet or from flash drive. We are continuously improving
the features of our printers for the best user experience.
If the printer is connected to the Internet, and the update reminder function is enabled, the printer warns you, when
a new firmware is available.
If the printer is connected to the Internet, but the update reminder function is disabled, the printer need to be updat-
ed from the Update menu.
If the printer is not connected to the Internet, you may have to download the latest firmware from our website
(https://craftbot.com/firmware), and copy it to the root folder of a flash drive, without unpacking.
Please follow the steps:
• If you want to update from flash drive, insert the flash drive which contains the previously copied firmware file to
the printer’s USB port.
• Select the Settings menu on the LCD screen, and touch the Update icon.
• Select the source from where you want to perform the update.
Please do not interrupt the process, or unplug the printer during firmware update.
The update process takes about 3 minutes.
When the update is finished, please restart your printer.
5.11. Firmware update

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Once CraftWare has been opened up, you will see a virtual build platform which represents your CraftBot’s real build
plate.
• The Options menu is located on the right side of the screen. In the pop-up window you can set the
language, graphics, keyboard commands, colors and Craftbot type. All build areas of all the CraftBots are-pre-
set and programmed in.
• Select your printer under the Printer tab page. You can add objects, .stl, .obj files onto this virtual build plate
and get an impression of what the real life print will look like.
• Select your desired Dual Head mode By clicking on Dual Mode button you can change the Dual Head mode.
There are four of them:
Dual Extruder Mode: You can assign an extruder for each object in the project.
Support Mode: lets You select one of the extruders to create the support bars.
Parallel Mode: Duplicates the objects, and print them simultaneously.
Mirror Mode: Duplicates and mirror the objects, and print them simultaneously.
• Click on the Add button located in the top row of icons. Select the 3D design plan you want to print. The
selected object will appear at the center of the virtual build plate. If Dual Extruder Mode is enabled, you can
assign heads in the List View under the Selection tool.
• To generating the toolpath information (gcode) Click on the Slice button to the right side of the screen. A
new screen pops up with options to specify the printing quality and material to be used.
• Saving the gcode by clicking the “slice” button bottom right.
• You can save the generated gcode onto a USB drive and place it into the top of the printer or send
information directly to CraftBot if connected via USB cable.
6. CRAFTWARE
To print a 3D object, The CraftBot needs toolpath information generated from 3D object CAD files like .obj or .stl.
Toolpath information is simply called “gcode”. CraftWare software converts 3D design files into printing commands
for the CraftBot 3D printer. CraftWare has been developed by CraftUnique with the aim of easing and perfecting the
printing process.
For detailed user’s instruction of CraftWare, download the user manual from:
https://craftbot.com/docs/craftware-user-manual
6.1. Installing CraftWare
6.2. Using CraftWare to generate .gcode files
Open a new browser session on the computer where you’d like to install CraftWare.
• Go to www.craftbot.com/craftware.
• Select the Windows or MAC/OSX or Linux version, according to your operation system.
• To select the latest version of CraftWare click the CraftWare Button below.
• Download the installer.
• Open the installer and follow the directions to install the software.

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7. USING THE WEB INTERFACE
7.1. Login
If you already configured your printer for network use, its
IP address can be found on the main screen.
When you first login, write the IP address of your printer
into the web browser. eg.: http://10.0.1.21/
Login to the site with the default username and password:
• Username: admin
• Password: adminadmin
After the login you may asked to change the username
and password.
7.2. Main menu
After logging in, the Dashboard interface of the web
interface opens. Here we can track the print data.
You can start, restart, pause, or stop printing in the top
horizontal action bar.
Below you can see the current state of the printer, the
head and the print tray heating.
On the left you can see the sub-menus. These are used
to prepare the printer before printing. After you start
printing, some of the menus will be inactive, such as
extrude, temperature.

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7.4. Printing objects through the WEB interface
In the File manager menu, you can drag and drop, or upload gcode files on the conventional way.
Please note, only gcode files are allowed. If you have .stl file, you need to slice it before. See chapter 6.2.
7.3. Uploading files through the WEB interface
In the File manager, you can see the available gcode files. You can print gcode files either from the internal storage
or from the flash drive.
Press the Print icon next to the file you want to print.
Confirm your decision with pop-ups, and then printing will begin.
On the Dashboard, you can follow the print process. The print bar shows the percentage of completion.
Some of the options will be unavailable during printing.

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7.5. Watching the camera remotely
CraftBot Flow printers are equipped with built-in camera. This allows the user to view the print progress, spot fail-
ures, and to control the printer remotely.
To access the camera please login to the web interface, and choose Camera menu.
You can take snapshots of the image or make a video of the print.
You can directly access to the camera stream on http://<printer ip address>/camera .
The stream only accessible with the camera username and password. The camera has its separate username and
password. This allows you to share the camera with operators, without revealing the user interface credentials.