Geeetech Duplicator 5 User manual

Geeetech Duplicator 5 3D Printer
Assembly Manual

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Contents
Safety Instructions ............................................................................................................................2
Preparation........................................................................................................................................3
1. Unfold the Box and Check the Package....................................................................................4
2. The Main Frame........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Prepare all the Panels....................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Front Panel........................................................................................................9
2.1.2 Right Side Panel..............................................................................................10
2.1.3 Left Side Panel................................................................................................14
2.1.4 Lower Panel ....................................................................................................15
2.1.5 Rear Panel.......................................................................................................18
2.1.6 Upper Panel.....................................................................................................19
2.2 Assemble the Main Frame ..........................................................................................21
3. Assemble the Building Platform.............................................................................................25
4. Assemble X axis .....................................................................................................................31
5. Mount YAxis Front and Rear Rods........................................................................................36
6. Connect YAxis Left and Right Rods with X axis...................................................................41
7. Assemble Z Axis.....................................................................................................................43
8. Mount X Axis Belt..................................................................................................................47
9. Mount YAxis Belt ..................................................................................................................50
10. Mount the Extruder.........................................................................................................52
11. Mount the LCD Control Panel........................................................................................59
12. Mount the power supply unit ..........................................................................................61
13. Mount the Control board.................................................................................................63
14. Wiring .............................................................................................................................67
14.1 Connect the Fan wires.....................................................................................................67
14.2 Connect the LCD Wire....................................................................................................68
14.3 Connect the hotbed wire..................................................................................................68
14.4 Connect the X/Y/Z Motor Wires.....................................................................................70
14.5 Connect the X/Y/Z Endstop Wires..................................................................................73
14.6 Connect the Extruder Wires............................................................................................76
15. Mount the Control Board Fender....................................................................................78
16. Tidy out the Wires...........................................................................................................80
17. Paste the Tape..................................................................................................................80
18. Assemble the Filament Holder Set..................................................................................81
19. Warm Tips.......................................................................................................................83

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Safety Instructions
Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common
sense and a thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided this
detailed instruction to help you assemble it easily.
However, ultimately we cannot be responsible for your health and safety while
you are building or operating the printer. Therefore, be sure you are confident in what
you are doing prior to commencing with building or buying. Read the entire manual
to enable you to make an informed decision.
Building and operating involves electricity and all necessary precautions should
be taken and adhered to. The printer runs on 24V supplied by a certified power supply,
so you shouldn’t ever have to get involved with anything over 24V. Please bear in
mind that there can still be high currents involved and even at 24V they shouldn’t be
taken lightly.
Check the power input of the power supply unit. You can choose either 110V or
220V according to the power regulation in your country.
High temperatures are involved in 3D Printing. The extrusion nozzle of the hot
end can run at about 230°C, the heated bed runs at 110°C and the molten plastic
extruded will initially be at around 200°C. Therefore, special care and attention
should be taken when you are handling these parts of the printer during operation.
We wouldn’t suggest you to leave your printer running unattended, or at least
until you are confident to do so. We are not responsible for any loss, damage, threat,
hurt or other negligent result caused by either building or using the printer.

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Preparation
1. Unpack the kit and check if all parts are in the box. Please check the condition of
each part since there might be some damage during shipping. To help you with this,
there is BOM in the box and each bag is labeled with its part number.
2. Contact our customer service immediately by email or through the website if you
find any missing or damaged parts. And at the bottom of the BOM, there is a signature
of the checker. Please take a picture of it and attach the picture in your mail.
3. Before your assembly, please read through each chapter of this
assembly manual to gain an overall idea of what is involved and how
long it might take to complete the assembly job.
4. As a preparation job, you can put all the part in order to save your time, especially
the screws and nuts. Do not mix them up.
5. Ensure you have the necessary skills to carry out the assembly job or entrust
someone who does.
6. Work on a big firm table or bench in a clean dry well-lit area.
7. Since this kit contains tiny parts, please keep them away from kids under 3.
8. Ask for help if you run into any problems --- our contact details are on the website
and we will always do our best to solve any problems encountered.
9. for different batches, some parts of the kits may have changed. If the parts
listed in this instruction and what you received is slightly different, please don't
worry. These changes will not affect your installation and usage.
Watch the assemble video here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODCkot3Griggei
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1. Unfold the Box and Check the Package
Unfold the package and take all the parts out to check the condition of the items.
As you can see, all the parts are packed very carefully.

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Tips:
1. Before assembly, you are advised to put all the parts, especially the screws and
nuts in order, which would save you much time in looking for the required parts.
2. The part ID is corresponding to the number labeled on the bag of each part.
Some parts may not have labels and you can refer to the pictures on the package list.
2. The Main Frame
In this chapter, an introduction to the main frame of Duplicator 5 is made to get
you to have an in-depth knowledge of 3D printer. At first, please prepare all the panels
by attaching the necessary parts. Secondly, assemble the main frame. Finally, attach
other important parts of Duplicator 5 on the main frame.
Before we start, let’s get familiar the panels of the Duplicator 5 3D printer.

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Front panel
Rear panel

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Left panel
Right panel

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Upper panel
Lower panel
2.1Prepare all the Panels

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Attach the necessary parts to each of the panels. This makes it easier to join the
panels together later.
2.1.1 Front Panel
Required parts
Required number
Part ID
Pic
Front panel
1
NO. D1
Y axis rod fixed
panel
2
NO. D10
M3*16mm Screw
4
NO. 17
Hex nut
4
NO. 11
Take the front panel. Attach 2 Y axis rod fixed panels to the inside of the front
panel with 4xM3*16mm screws and 4xM3 hex nuts.
Note: Please pay attention to the direction of the holes on the fixed panels.

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2.1.2 Right Side Panel
Required parts
Required number
Part ID
Pic
Right side panel
1
NO. D2
Ball bearing
2
NO. 28
Stepper motor
1
NO. 51
M3*12mm Screw
4
NO. 16
M3*20mm Screw
8
NO. 18

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Hex nut
8
NO. 11
M3 Washer
12
NO. 5
Motor gasket
1
NO. 38
Pulley
1
NO. 31
Fan
2
NO. 53
Step 1. Take the right side panel and Insert 2 ball bearings into the corresponding
holes on the top of the panel.
Step 2. Attach the Y axis stepper motor to the inside of the panel with
4xM3*12mm screws, 4x M3 washers and the motor gasket.

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Step 3. Fix the Y axis pulley on the axis of the stepper motor with a set screw.
(with the threaded part attached to the stepper motor)
Step 4. Attach the two fans to the lower right of the panel with 8xM3*20mm

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screws, 8 washers and 8xM3 hex nuts. Please make sure that the fans are on the inside
of the panel.

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2.1.3 Left Side Panel
Required parts
Required number
Part ID
Pic
Left side panel
1
NO. D4
Ball bearing
2
NO. 28
Endstop
1
NO. 40
Spacer
2
NO. 36
M3*25mm Screw
2
NO. 19
Hex nut
2
NO. 11
M3 Washer
2
NO. 5
Step 1. Take the left side panel and Insert 2 ball bearings into its corresponding
holes.
Step 2. Attach the Y axis endstop to the inside of the panel with 2 spacers, 2x
M3*25mm screws, 2xM3 hex nuts and 2 x M3washers.

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2.1.4 Lower Panel

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Required parts
Required number
Part ID
Pic.
The lower panel
1
NO. D6
Z axis rod fixed
panel
2
NO. D8
Z axis rod holder
2
NO. D9
M3*16mm Screw
8
NO. 17
Hex nut
8
NO. 11
Step 1. Attach the Z axis rod fixed panel (1 piece) and Z axis rod holder (1 piece)
together with 2xM3*16mm screws and 2xM3 hex nuts.
Apply this assembly method to the other two panels.
Note: With the Z axis rod fixed panel (with a hole on it) on top of the Z axis rod
holder.

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Step 2: Fix the above assembled parts on the bottom of the lower panel with
4xM3*16mm screws and 4xM3 hex nuts.
Note: With the Z axis rod fixed panel (with a hole on it) on top of the Z axis rod
holder.
bottom
up

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2.1.5 Rear Panel
Required parts
Required number
Part ID
Pic.
Rear panel
1
NO. D3
Endstop
1
NO. 40
M3*16mm Screw
2
NO. 17
Hex nut
2
NO.11
M3 Washer
2
NO. 5
Take the rear panel and attach the endstop on the inside of the panel with
2xM3*16mm screws, 2xM3 hex nuts and 2x M3 washers.
Note: Fix the endstop tightly and avoid any inclining.

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2.1.6 Upper Panel