Geeetech Duplicator 5 User manual

Geeetech Duplicator 5
User Manual

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Contents
Safety Instructions..................................................................................................................................................... 4
1．Software Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Repetier-Host............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Driver........................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Arduino IDE ................................................................................................................................................ 6
2．Connect the Printer.............................................................................................................................................. 6
3．Printer Setting...................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.1 Printer Speed................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Number of Extruder and Nozzle Diameter................................................................................................ 10
3.3 Printer Shape.............................................................................................................................................. 12
4. Printer Function Test.......................................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Use Repetier-Host to Test.......................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.1 Motor Direction Test....................................................................................................................... 14
4.1.2 Heating Test.................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Extruder Test................................................................................................................................... 23
4.2 Use LCD Control Panel to Test ................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.1 LCD Menu Introduction ................................................................................................................. 27
4.2.2 Motor Direction Test....................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.3 Heating Test.................................................................................................................................... 34
5. Hotbed Leveling.................................................................................................................................................. 36
6. Slice Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.1 Printing Setting.......................................................................................................................................... 43
6.2 Filament Setting......................................................................................................................................... 46
6.3 Printer Setting............................................................................................................................................ 46
6.4 Other Settings ............................................................................................................................................ 50
7. Begin Printing...................................................................................................................................................... 55
7.1 Print with one extruder .............................................................................................................................. 56
7.1.1 Load Print Model............................................................................................................................ 56

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7.1.2 Slicing............................................................................................................................................. 57
7.2 Print with Dual-extruder............................................................................................................................ 64
7.3 Stand-alone printing with SD Card............................................................................................................ 75
7.3.1 Save ................................................................................................................................................ 75
7.3.2 Print ................................................................................................................................................ 76
8．FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................... 78
8.1 How to upload firmware?.......................................................................................................................... 78
8.2 How to change the motor direction in firmware? ...................................................................................... 79
8.3 User manual of Repetier-Host ................................................................................................................... 80
8.4 Possible causes for motor’s non-action...................................................................................................... 81
8.5 Extruder does not work normally .............................................................................................................. 81
8.6 The hotbed or extruder can not be heated.................................................................................................. 81
8.7 LCD error：MAX/MIN TEMP error ...................................................................................................... 81
8.8 No information or displaying black square on LCD.................................................................................. 81
8.9 Time.h/endstop hit or other abnormalities................................................................................................. 81

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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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1．Software Resources
1.1 Repetier-Host
We use the latest Repetier-Host 2.0.1 as the control software for Duplicator 5. Here is the link for
downloading it:
https://www.repetier.com/download-now/
After downloading and installation, it can be used.
1.2 Driver
Connect the printer to computer with USB cable, the motherboard driver installer will automatically
appear. If not, you can download FT232RQ here, the driver of GT2560:

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http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Download and install, you can find the corresponding serial port in the Windows "Device
Manager":
1.3 Arduino IDE
In the process of using the printer you may need to re-upload the firmware, and the software you
need to use is Arduino IDE. About how to upload firmware please refer to FAQ.
2．Connect the Printer
After the above software is installed, we can connect the printer to the computer. Plug the USB into

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the computer, start Repetier-Host, click the icon in the top right corner, and the
dialog box of [printer settings] will appear.
First, enter “Duplicator 5”into the text box to name the printer. Then, select the corresponding
COM port for the printer and set the baud rate as 250,000 in the drop-down menu.
Click [Apply] after the setting.
The following pictures show the whole setting details.

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After setting, click the button in the top left corner of Home Page. When the button turns
green and changes into , the printer connection is successful.

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3．Printer Setting
3.1 Printer Speed
Set the running speed of printer as 1000 in the [printer settings] in order to avoid the collision
caused by high speed during the test. After the follow-up tests are completed, it can be changed
back to the original value. (Note: The speed of Z-axis should not be too high. 200 is OK.)
Travel feed rate: 1000mm/min
Z-Axis feed rate: 200mm/min

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3.2 Number of Extruder and Nozzle Diameter
The number of extruder is set as 2. The diameter of print head is set according to the actual size,
here is 0.4mm.
The distance between two extruders on X direction is 32mm, then set offset X -16 and 16mm. (You
can also set it, depending on actual measurement)

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3.3 Printer Shape
Here the printer shape of Duplicator 5 is Classic Printer;
For home position, choose Min;
The printer's maximum printing volume 230 * 150 * 150 (length / width / height).
If the object which is being printed is not in the center of the hot bed, you can adjust the following
two values to compensate for the distance deviation of X / Y direction:
Bed Left

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Bed Right
After setting, click Apply>OK.
Now we have finished the relevant settings for Duplicator 5.
4. Printer Function Test
When we are testing Duplicator 5, we can test through LCD control panel or on the control software
--- Repetier-Host. The following parts display detailed testing procedures.

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4.1 Use Repetier-Host to Test
4.1.1 Motor Direction Test
Manually set the motors of X / Y / Z axis in the middle of each direction to avoid accidental
collision during the test. Always be prepared for emergency stop. There is emergency stop button at
the top right corner , or you can cut off the power.
Start Repetier-Host and connect the printer. Click Home button , then all three axes will
move towards the endstop. After hitting the endstop, they will move back for a short distance and
then stop the movement. The origin location should be in the right front corner of the printer
platform.

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Note: The origin of the coordinates is at the front left corner of the building platform.
Therefore, when X/Y/Z axis is homed, there coordinates are X=230mm, Y=150mm,
Z=0mm.
In this way, the positive direction of X axis is from left to right, i.e. +1mm means the motor
moves toward the X axis endstop at 1mm.
The positive direction of Y axis is from outside to inside, i.e. +1mm means the motor moves
toward the Y axis endstop at 1mm.
The positive direction of Z axis is from up to down, i.e. +1mm means the motor moves
away from the Z axis endstop at 1mm ( move down).

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If the moving direction is reversed, you can change the motor direction in the firmware. (please
refer to FAQ).
In them manual control mode, the number in the middle of the panel represents the moving
distance and direction every time. Click the button every one time, the motor moves at 0.1mm,
1mm, 10mm or 50mm.

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In the printing, we recommend 1mm to avoid errors.
4.1.2 Heating Test
Click the heating button of the hot bed and the extruder . The slash will disappear and
you will see the temperature rising up.