German RepRap X400v4 User manual

Congratulations on purchase of your personal
X400v4 3D printer
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X400v4 3D Printer Manual

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Table of Content
1. General Information
1.1 Specications ...............................................................................................................................06
1.2 System Requirements ..............................................................................................................07
1.3 Additional Options.....................................................................................................................07
2. Unpacking and Installation
2.1 Removal Securing Devices and Test Print .......................................................................... 08
2.2 Installation Site ............................................................................................................................09
2.3 Level the 3D Printer.................................................................................................................... 09
2.4 Touch Display Assembly..........................................................................................................10
2.5 Mounting the Spool Holder...................................................................................................11
2.6 Base Cabinet and Carrying Handles.....................................................................................12
3. Initializing your 3D printer
3.1 Connecting ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Turn the 3D Printer On-/ O.................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Touch Display/ Preparation ....................................................................................................14
3.4 Extruder and Heated Bed.........................................................................................................15
3.5 Travel Movements and Machine Zero ................................................................................. 16
3.6 Z-Axis Calibration .......................................................................................................................16
3.7 Print Bed Coating........................................................................................................................ 18
3.8 Z-Oset - Distance Extruder and Printing Bed................................................................. 19
3.9 Extruder and Filament Guidance ..........................................................................................20
3.10 Keys ..............................................................................................................................................23
3.11 Door Switch................................................................................................................................ 23
4. Starting a 3D Print
4.1 Standalone 3D Print................................................................................................................... 24
4.2 3D Printing via Repetier-Server .............................................................................................25
5. Workow and Operation
5.1 Simplify 3D .................................................................................................................................... 26
5.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................................ 27
5.4 The Interface Layout ..................................................................................................................29
6. Network and Printer Set Up
6.1 Establishing a Network Connection (DHCP-Based)........................................................ 35
6.2 Establishing a Direct Connection (Via Router) ................................................................. 35
7. Repetier-Server
7.1 Web interface ...............................................................................................................................36
7.2 Dashboard..................................................................................................................................... 36
7.3 Device Panel ................................................................................................................................. 39
7.4 Device Panel - Control............................................................................................................... 39
7.5 EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................... 42
7.6 LOG-Files ........................................................................................................................................43
7.7 Firmware-Update .......................................................................................................................44
7.9 External Manual...........................................................................................................................45
7.9 API Key............................................................................................................................................45
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7.10 G-Code Management ............................................................................................................46
7.11 G-Code Download ................................................................................................................... 47
8. Tool Heads and Consumables
8.1 DD3 Extruder................................................................................................................................ 48
8.2 Setting Up the Second Extruder............................................................................................48
8.3 Filament Tracking System (FTS) ............................................................................................. 51
9. Touch-Display
9.1 Touch-Display Overview........................................................................................................... 54
10. Tipps & Tricks
10.1 How to Determine the 3D Printer’s MAC Address ........................................................ 65
10.2 Update the Repetier-Server..................................................................................................66
10.3 Import Printer-Conguration............................................................................................... 66
10.4 Removal of the Cooling Fan .................................................................................................68
10.5 PVA Solution for Enhanced Adhesion.............................................................................. 69
10.6 Base Cabinet............................................................................................................................... 69
10.7 Carrying Handles ...................................................................................................................... 70
10.8 Housing Fan................................................................................................................................ 71
11. Installing the Heated Bed
11.1 Unpacking................................................................................................................................... 73
11.2 Remove Side Panel................................................................................................................... 73
11.3 Inserting the Heated Bed ..................................................................................................... 74
11.4 Heated Bed Wiring................................................................................................................... 75
11.5 Fixing Corner Screws............................................................................................................... 76
11.6 Traversing to the Machine Zero...........................................................................................76
11.7 Leveling........................................................................................................................................76
12 Direct Connection
12.1 Wiring............................................................................................................................................77
12.2 Network Settings...................................................................................................................... 77
13 Setup Routine
13.1 Setup Routine starten............................................................................................................. 79
15. Important Notices
Return Shipment/ Original Package ...........................................................................................83
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 83
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................... 83
Toxic Threat .......................................................................................................................................... 83
Safety Switch .......................................................................................................................................83
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 83
15. Safety notes
Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................84
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................84
Playing Children ................................................................................................................................. 84
Mains Voltage...................................................................................................................................... 84
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Humidity, Solar Radiation, Heat, Open Flames ....................................................................... 84
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................84
Long Absence, Tempest, Power Plug Reachability ...............................................................84
Installation Site ...................................................................................................................................85
Disposal................................................................................................................................................. 85
16. Legal Disclaimers
Software Modications/ Use of Applications .......................................................................... 85
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1. General Information
1.1 Specications
The X400 v4 is developed and manufactured in Germany. It is a superior 3D printer due to its
high running stability. New features like the lament tracking system, the electronics adapted
to the demanding user and a new ventilation concept make the X400 v4 the best 3D printer of
the X400 series. High-quality components with low-play actuators and milled metal elements
ensure high process reliability and deliver a machine of industrial quality.
Specication Data
Build platform* (XxYxZ) 350 x 400 x 310 mm (15.4 x 15.7 x 12.2 in)
Print speed* 10 - 200 mm/s
Travel speed* 10 - 300 mm/s
Position accuracy (X/Y) +/- 0,1mm
Layer thickness* (min.) 0,05 mm
Filament/ nozzle diameter 1,75mm / 0,4 mm
Nozzles available* 0,25 | 0,3 | 0,35 | 0,5 | 0,6 | 0,8 mm
Material
German RepRap material variety
depending on the application, as well as on size and geometry,
a wide range of materials is available. For more information,
contact your reseller.
Extruder type DD3 Dual Extruder
Extruder temperature (max.) 290° C / 554° F
Ambient temperature 15-26° C / 59 – 78.8°F
Print bed technology Heatable
Optionen Base Cabinet
File transfer Stand-Alone Printing with Touch Display, USB, Ethernet
Software Simplify3D
Power consumption (max) 600 W
Operating voltage* 115 – 230 V (adjustable via voltage switch)
Dimensions (WxDxH) approx. 735 x 730 x 777 mm
Weight approx. 50 kg / 110.23 lbs
Standard DIN EN ISO 12100
Technology FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
* depends on the conguration
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1.2 System Requirements
Note that the minimum system requirements listed below are for Simplify3D and Repetier-server only. These
applications are provided with the printer.
Recommended Requirements
• Intel Core i7 CPU
• 8GB or more of RAM
Supported Platforms:
• Windows Vista or later, 32 as well as 64-Bit
• Mac OS X 10.7 or later
• Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora-based
distributions are all supported (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS or later)
Please note that you must use one of the following browsers to establish a connection with your X500 3D
printer.
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
Minimum Requirements:
• Intel Pentium 4 CPU
• 4GB RAM
• OpenGL 2.0 capable system
• Internet connection required
• 1GB of available hard-disk space
Microsoft´s Internet Explorer is not supported
1.3 Additional Options
In addition to the standard version the following options are available:
• Base Cabinet
For an inquiry please contact our sales partner of your region:
https://www.germanreprap.com/en/subsidiaries-sales-partners/
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After removing the transportation lock, make sure
that the tool head carriage can be easily moved in
both, the X and Y, directions.
Please move the tool carriage very carefully, as in
general it should not be moved by hand.
2. Unpacking and Installation
Please make sure to not damage any components or parts with a knife or any other sharp object while
unpacking your 3D printer.
If you discover any kind of damage to the 3D printer please contact your reseller immediately
2.1 Removal Securing Devices and Test Print
Please make sure to remove all cable ties in the build chamber of your 3D printer. They are marked with red
or yellow stripes (see picture below).
Removal securing devices, X400
Removal Test Print, X400v4
Each X400v4 has a test print on its ceramic
printing plate when getting shipped.
This test usually consists of ve individual squares.
Please remove all test objects as well as any left-
overs before applying your print bed coating
(chapter 3.7).
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2.2 Installation Site
Every electronic device is emitting heat, so does your 3D printer. Those emissions are within the per-
mitted range. Nevertheless it is possible that sensitive surfaces might discolour due to the permanent heat
emission. Please position your 3D printer on a stable, at and resistant surface.
2.3 Level the 3D Printer
Once the correct location has been selected, your printer needs to be levelled.
Depending on whether the X400v4 was delivered with or without base cabinet, either the machine or the
cabinet feet must be adjusted.
Leveling the 3D printer
. The printer should not wobble or move while printing. The alignment should be checked with a spirit level
and corrected if necessary by adjusting the machine feet.
For this, you must screw the entire machine feet further into the frame or screw them out of the frame (see
illustration below). When the printer has been levelled, the locking nuts on the machine feet must be tight-
ened so that their position is xed.
Adjusting machine feet
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2.4 Touch Display Assembly
The touch display of the X400v4 must be connected with a few simple steps before initializing your 3D
printer. In total, four cables must be connected.
First, connect the HDMI cable (A) to the Touch Display, then plug the Micro USB cable (B) into the matching
port on the display. Please x both cables with a cable tie as shown in the picture (C).
Now just connect the signal cable for the key switch (D) and the USB cable (E) for the USB slot.
Please make sure all four cables are connected as shown in the picture before
proceeding with initialization.
ED
A
BC
Touch Display Assembly
Mounting touch display
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