Fablicator SX series User manual

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FABLICATOR
User Manual

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Contents
Unpacking the Startup Kit............................................................................................................................. 3
Unpacking the SX ..........................................................................................................................................5
Loading Filament...........................................................................................................................................8
Removing Filament .....................................................................................................................................11
Slicing your first part...................................................................................................................................14
Printing Your First Part................................................................................................................................17
Extruder Problems ......................................................................................................................................19
Clearing an Extruder Clog............................................................................................................................21
Wedged Filament removal..........................................................................................................................23
Cleaning a blocked nozzle tip (simple method) ..........................................................................................28
Cleaning a blocked nozzle tip (involved method).......................................................................................32

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Unpacking the Startup Kit
1.
Verify the following are contained within the small startup
kit box.
Part Scraper Tool
Calipers
Primer Bottles
Allen Wrenches and
music wire
Front Panel Handle
3 Spools Filament
Power Cord
Windows Backup CD
Flex Idler
76mm Spool Holder
54mm Spool Holder
User Manual
Front and Back panels
Left Side Panel
Right Side Panel
Top Panel

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2.
Add acetone to the dropper bottles to begin dissolving the
primer pellets.
The bottles should be filled to the line shown.
3.
Peel the protective covers from the plastic panels. Use your
fingernail or a razor blade to lift up the edge to get them
started.
4.
Assemble the front panel and front panel handle.

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Unpacking the SX
1.
The SX is shipped in two Packages. One large package
containing the printer and one smaller package
containing the required accessories.
Unpacking the unit and accessories in an uncluttered
area is recommended.
2.
Start by opening the large box and removing the
protective foam inserts.
3.
Open the inner box and remove the foam inserts
4.
Remove the protective wood and cardboard panels
above and below the machine. (Highlighted in yellow)

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5.
A second person is very helpful for this step.
Lift the printer by the green highlighted areas, and set
upside-down onto a flat, clean, non-abrasive surface.
6.
Cut the feet free of the zip ties on the side of the
printer.
Screw the feet to the bottom four corners of the
machine as shown using the existing hardware.
Failure to attach the feet will cause the printer to
badly scratch most surfaces!
7.
Place the Fablicator on a sturdy table or desk
Remove the yellow Z axis spacers and all remaining
yellow zip ties.
8.
Connect your monitor, keyboard, mouse, and power
cord to the printer. The connections are on the back of
the machine and are the same as a standard PC.

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9.
Insert the spool holder into the frame on either side of
the machine.
10.
Attach the clear magnetic panels to the machine.
The Fablicator SX is now completely assembled and
ready to start printing.

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Loading Filament
1.
Turn on the printer using the blue power button
2.
Turn off the XYZ and EXT disable switches on the front
of the machine. These switches disable the motors
controlling the extruder and XYZ axis when
illuminated.
The built in yellow LEDs should be OFF
3.
Open the Fablicator shortcut on the desktop
This will open the interface to control the Fablicator
SX.
4.
First, the filament needs to be loaded into the
machine.
Press the Set button to the right of the Extruder Temp
text to set the extruder to 240C. . This will heat up the
extruder so filament can be loaded and unloaded.
Caution: After this step, the tip of the extruder will be
extremely hot. Do not touch it.

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5.
Wait for the Extruder temp to exceed 200 C
The extruder temp bar shows the current extrude
temperature vs. the set temperature
6.
Home all axis to make sure the print head is in a
convenient position.
7.
Attach a spool to the spool holder.
There are different sized spools and holders, so you
may need to change the spool holder if it does not fit
the spool you want to use.
8.
Loop the filament over the extrusion, and into the
entrance of the extruder (marked with a yellow arrow)
5.
Wait for the Extruder temp to exceed 200 C
The extruder temp bar shows the current extrude
temperature vs the set temperature

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9.
The filament should be inserted so it just touches the
drive wheel and idler.
10.
Hold the filament against the drive wheel and idler
while pressing the Extrude button in the Fablicator
interface.
The extruder motor will start to turn and grip the
filament. One press moves the filament 60mm and
stops automatically.
Once the filament starts to move you can let go of the
material.
11.
Press the Extrude button again if filament has not
been extruded at the nozzle tip by the time the
extruder stops.
Once melted filament has come out the tip of the
extruder, the filament is fully loaded.
Remove the excess material from the nozzle tip.
12.
Turn off the extruder by pressing the Off button next
to the Extruder temp text. This is only necessary if you
do not plan to print an object in the next few
minutes.