Geeetech A10 User manual

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Geeetech A10 3D Printer
User Manual (V0.01)

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Content
1 Attention ........................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Safety instructions...............................................................................................................4
1.2 Factory test before delivery ................................................................................................4
2 Machine parameters ………………………………………………..…………………………………………………….………..5
3 Packing list ……………………………………………………………………………………………..……………….……………….6
4 Machine Overview …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7
5 Assembling .....................................................................................................................................8
5.1 Assembling the main frame ................................................................................................8
5.2 Wire connection................................................................................................................10
5.3 Check the power input mode............................................................................................13
5.4 Check the filament ............................................................................................................13
6 First print......................................................................................................................................16
6.1 Level the print bed ............................................................................................................16
6.2 TF card printing .................................................................................................................18
7 Introduction to the LCD menu......................................................................................................20
7.1 Tree diagram .....................................................................................................................20
7.2 Main functions ..................................................................................................................20
8 Software setting ...........................................................................................................................24
8.1 Install driver.......................................................................................................................24
8.2 Install slicing software.......................................................................................................26
8.3 USB printing ......................................................................................................................33
8.4 TF card printing .................................................................................................................38
9 Function introduction ..................................................................................................................40
9.1 Power loss-resuming capability.........................................................................................40
9.2 Reset button......................................................................................................................40
9.3 Filament run-out sensor (Optional) ..................................................................................41
9.4 3D touch for auto bed leveling (Optional).........................................................................41
10 FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).............................................................................................42
10.1 Abnormal extrusion.........................................................................................................42
10.2 The gear of the extruder skips and makes an abnormal noise .......................................42
10.3 First layer abnormal ........................................................................................................42
10.4 Layer shift........................................................................................................................43
10.5 Print stopped...................................................................................................................43
11 Declaration.................................................................................................................................44
11.1 Terms...............................................................................................................................44
11.2 Disclaimers ......................................................................................................................44
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Thank you for choosing Geeetech products!
[Important] Please read the instruction manual
carefully before using this machine.
Official site: https://www.geeetech.com/
Email us for technical support: https://www.geeetech.com/contact_us.htm
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1Attention
1.1Safety instructions
Please switch to the correct local voltage (110V-220V) before turning on the printer. Be sure
the switch is in the correct position or it will damage the power supply unit (PSU).
Be sure all wires are correctly connected before turning on the printer.
Don’t touch the extruder head or hot bed when printing as they generate high temperature
which may cause burn.
Don’t leave the printer unattended when printing.
1.2Factory test before delivery
In order to ensure the quality, each printer is tested in the factory before delivery. As a result,
there may be residue in the extruder head or on the hot bed, but it should not affect normal use.
We provide the spare nozzle in the accessory kit just in case.

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2Parameters
1) Printing parameters
Printing technology: FDM
Printing volume: 220*220*260 mm3
Printing accuracy: 0.1~0.2mm
Positioning precision: X/Y: 0.011mm Z: 0.0025mm
Printing speed: 60mm/s
Nozzle quantity: 1-in-1-out single nozzle
Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm
Filament: Diameter 1.75mm;ABS/PLA, etc.
Environment temperature: 10℃-40℃
Operating system: Windows/Mac/Linux
Slicing software: Repetier-Host, EasyPrint 3D, Cura
File format: .STL/.Gcode
2) Electrical parameters
Power input: 115/230V AC，50/60Hz
Power output: DC24V-15A Max，360W
Connectivity: TF card, USB
Display screen: LCD2004 screen
3) Mechanical parameters
Printer size: 478x413x485mm3
Package size: 530x470x230mm3
Net weight: ~7.6kg
Gross weight: ~ 9.5kg

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3Packing list
Please check the parts/accessories when you receive the printer (As shown below). If any spare
parts are missing, please contact your sales representative.
Gantry kit
Bottom kit
LCD display kit
Gantry and base installing
screws
PSU kit
Power cord
Spool holder component
Power and LCD screen
installing screws
Mouse pad
TF Card
Tool kit
Nozzle *2
User guide
Teflon tube & Zip ties
USB cord
Filament（1 random
colors ）

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4Machine Overview
（Picture 4-1）（Picture 4-2）
（Picture 4-3）
①Gantry kit；②LCD2004 screen；③Knob；④Reset button；⑤USB port；
⑥TF card slot；⑦Y axis；⑧Bottom kit；⑨Z axis end stop；⑩X axis end stop；
⑪Spool holder component；⑫Teflon tube；⑬Extruder head；⑭Hot bed；⑮X axis motor；
⑯Z axis motor；⑰Y axis motor；⑱Y axis end stop；⑲PSU；⑳Power voltage selector switch;
㉑Extruder wire connector；㉒Power switch；㉓Power socket

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5Assembling
5.1Assembling the main frame
The main frame consists of the following components: Gantry kit, bottom kit, LCD display kit,
PSU kit, Spool holder component, and its associated screws.
See picture (5-1)
(Picture 5-1)
The gantry and bottom frames are assembled from the bottom of the machine with 4
M5x45 screws and 4 spring washers M5. See picture (5-2).
(Picture 5-2)
Fix the PSU to the gantry frame with 2 M4x20 screws. See picture (5-3).
Gantry kit
Bottom kit
LCD display kit& PSU kit
Spool holder component
Gantry and base
installing screws
Power and LCD screen
installing screws

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(Picture5-3)
Fix the LCD to the correct holes on the right side of the base with 2 M5x10 screws. See
picture (5-4).
(Picture 5-4)
Assemble filament holder and attach to the top of the frame closing to the extruder
side, with 2pcs M3x6 screws and 2 T- nuts M3, as shown picture (5-5).
(Picture 5-5)

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5.2Wire connection
Insert the Teflon tube into the quick-insert connector. Details see picture (5-6).
(Picture 5-6)
Insert the LCD cable into LCD socket behind the LCD screen. See picture (5-7).
(Picture 5-7)
Connect two sets of power cables (note: can be connected arbitrarily without order)
See picture (5-8).
(Picture 5-8)

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Plug the extruder cables into the socket of the extruder head adapter plate, and the buckle
must be fastened. See picture (5-9)
(Picture 5-9)
Connect the motor wires of E0. See picture (5-10).
(Picture 5-10)
Then the extruder wire and the motor extruder wire are fixed into the small hole on the backside
of the lead screw with the Cable tie to avoid the wire harness touching the model during printing.
In addition, the position the harness fixed needs to reserve the length of the Z-axis at the
maximum height. See picture (5-11).

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(Picture 5-11)
Connect the X-axis motor and the X-axis limit switch wire. See picture (5-12).
(Picture 5-12)
Connect the Y-axis motor and the Y-axis limit switch wire. See picture (5-13).
(Picture 5-13)
Connect the Z-axis motor and the Z-axis limit switch wire. See picture (5-14).

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(Picture 5-14)
5.3Check the power input mode
The factory default voltage is 230V. You need to choose the correct voltage according to your
local standard requirement. See picture (5-15)
Note: Be sure the voltage is switched to the correct one.
(Picture 5-15)
5.4Check the filament
Put the filament on the spool holder. Please pay attention to the feeding direction of the filament.
As shown by the arrow in (5-16).

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(Picture 5-16)
Press down the lever handle of the extruder and insert the filament into the feeding tube until it
reaches the extruder head. Since the filament is bent, so you need to straighten the front of the
filament by hand and sharpen them with diagonal pliers or scissors to make it easier to insert it
into the head. See picture (5-17).
(Picture 5-17)
When print PLA, set the target nozzle temperature about 190-210℃. When the temp is stable,
control the extruder filament feeding on LCD screen (“Move axis”), feed until there is molten
material flowing from the nozzle.
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stop filament feeding, clear the nozzle with tweezers. See picture (5-18).
(Picture 5-18)

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6First print
6.1 Level the print bed
The first layer is key to a successfully printed model. The factory default setting is a little high in
order to avoid scratching the hotbed with the nozzle, so users need to adjust the distance
between nozzle and hotbed again. After the first-time bed leveling, users don’t need to level the
bed again.
1) Rough leveling
Home the printer first (“Prepare”> “Auto home”), then it shows the option “Level corners” on
the LCD screen. Put a piece of A4 paper on the platform, click “Next corner”, the extruder head
moves counterclockwise from the bottom left corner to the four corners of the platform. See
picture (6-1).
(Picture 6-1)
When the extruder head moves to the left bottom, adjust the corresponding knob until the
distance between the nozzle and bed is about the thickness of a piece of paper (about
0.1-0.2mm). Slide the paper back and forth to see if you feel a slight resistance. If yes, it means
the leveling of this corner is finished and you can proceed to level the rest corners with the same
method. See picture (6-2).
(Picture 6-2)

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2) Accurate leveling
If you level the bed with A4 paper, the first layer maybe too high, too low or moderate.
a. Too high: the distance between the nozzle and bed is too far, which may cause the filament to
not stick or not stick well. See picture (6-3).
(Picture 6-3)
b. Too low: the distance between the nozzle and the bed is too close, which prevents the filament
from coming out and causes the extruder gear to click, and even worse, scratch the nozzle on the
bed. See picture (6-4).
(Picture6-4)
c. Moderate: Extrude the filament properly and evenly stick on the bed. See picture (6-5).
(Picture 6-5)
In the case of too low and too high, adjust the knobs under the platform till they are moderate. It
may take some trial and error to achieve the best result. An example of good first layer, see
picture (6-6).
(Picture 6-6)
Note:
If turn the knobs clockwise, the platform will rise, and vice versa.
Avoid the nozzle touching the bed; use a piece of A4 paper. Or it will scratch the bed.
For more details, please refer to this link:
http://geeetech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=112&t=62296

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6.2TF card printing
Insert the TF card into the slot. See picture (6-7)
(Picture 6-7)
Press and rotate the knob to enter the main menu. Select the option of "Print from SD". See
picture (6-8).
(Picture 6-8)
Choose the files in the TF card. See picture (6-9).
(Picture 6-9)
The printer will heat automatically. See picture (6-10).

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(Picture 6-10)
When heating done, the printer will start printing until the print is complete. See picture (6-11,
6-12).
(Picture 6-11)
(Picture 6-12)

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7 Introduction to the LCD menu
7.1Tree diagram
(Picture 7-1)
7.2Main functions
LCD rotating knob:
Press the knob: Confirm or enter the next menu.
Rotate the knob: Roll the select options or change parameters.
LCD homepage, see picture (7-2)
1. Extruder temperature: Current temp/target temp