eka Delta 900 User manual

Delta 900 3D printer
user guide for Simplify3D

2
In this document:
1. How to set up a new printer for the first time (page 3)
2. Simplify3D most used buttons and tabs (pages 4–8)
3. Step-by-step printing guide (pages 9–23);
skip to page 23 if you are printing by importing the G-code)
4. Machine control panel guide (pages 24–26)

3
1. How to set up a new printer for the first time
Each printer has a specific settings
profile (FFF profile)

4
2. Simplify3D most used buttons and tabs
Saves every setting and 3D model
in the open Simplify program
Imports .stl 3D model into the
Simplify program
Allows multiplying 3D models on
the printing surface
Select and click on the specific 3D
model surface to put it in contact
with the printing table

5
Allows visualization of the cross-
section of the 3D model (inside
construction, etc.)
Mesh tools: they don't work every
time and unexpected errors are
common

6
Repair tools: they don't work
every time and unexpected errors
are common
Opens the machine control panel
to control printer axes and
settings manually; used for paste
printing adjustments while printing

7
Converts image to 3D model
Logout: don't use because
password is needed to get back in

8
Normal movements
Free movements
Scale
Free rotation
Default view
Top view
Front view
Side view
Coordinate axes (on/off)
Solid model (on/off)
Wireframe (on/off)
Normals (on/off)
Cross-sectional view
Machine control panel
Support generation
Centers the object on the table
Slices the object into layers
Printing settings
Quick start guide for more info

9
3. Step-by-step printing guide (skip to page 24 if
you are printing by importing the G-code).
Step 01: Import the .stl file
Step 02: Double click on the
model to open the settings
panel
(change: rotation, scale, position)
Step 03: Open printing settings

10
Step 04: Select the printer from the
drop down menu
‘Original’ means that the printer profile
is working well with the best settings
for the printer
Step 05: Save over the ‘Original’
printer profile with your name and
project name
Delete
this part
Add your
name and
project

11
Step 06: Make sure that the
profile you previously made has
beenselected
Step 07: Insert nozzle diameter
Step 08: Width auto (manual is
the option for lines thattouch)

12
Step 09: Insert layer height (0,8 is
average for 2 mm
nozzle)
Step 10: Only prints outer walls
(this setting will disregard all other
settings related to infill and inner
geometries)

13
Step 11 OPTIONAL: Allows printing
line around the model on the
printing bed before starting to
print the object. Good option to
get the paste flow going

14
Step 12 OPTIONAL: Infill is
usually not used.
It can be used for printing
supported structures inside the
object

15
Step 13 OPTIONAL: Support is
usually not used

16
Step 14 OPTIONAL: Temperature
setting should be 20 °C

17
Step 15 OPTIONAL: Cooling is not
used

18
Step 16 OPTIONAL: G-code
settings for Delta 900
For Delta 900 printer = 400mm

19
Step 17 OPTIONAL: Possibility to
add commands into the START
and END of the generated G-code
for a specific printer

20
Step 18 OPTIONAL: It’s
recommended to keep the
speeds constant for the entire
print