German RepRap X400v4 User manual

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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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Then mount the touch display using the four marked screws. The screws only need to be screwed in as there
are already threads in the housing of the X400v4.
2.5 Mounting the Spool Holder
The holder for the lament is dismantled for compact shipping and must be mounted in a few simple steps.
Mount the spool holder
Mounting the lament guide Feeding lament
First loosen the marked screw and use it to mount the lament holder (see pictures above).
Then x the lament guide (L-bracket) with the help of the two xing screws. If you are going to use big
spools (2,1kg) use the holes closer to the centre of the 3D printer (see picture below), for small spools the
ones close to the edge.
Loosen the screw
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We recommend that you connect the X400v4 to an uninterruptible
power supply (UPS) to enable the printing to be performed unaected
by power disturbances.
A
B
C D
Connect the 3D printer
3.2 Turn the 3D Printer On-/ O
Before you begin the next steps, make sure that the power supply of the 3D printer is turned on and the
door of the printer is properly closed. In addition, the key switch on the front of the 3D printer must be
switched on. If this is the case, the startup screen will be displayed on the touch screen, once the X400v4 is
powered up.
2.6 Base Cabinet and Carrying Handles
Please refer to chapters 10.6 and 10.7 for mounting the base cabinet and carrying handles.
3. Initializing your 3D printer
Before starting your rst 3D print, the device should be checked for full functionality. This rst check can be
done using the touch display and therefore your 3D printer does not need to be connected to a PC.
3.1 Connecting
To put your X400v4 into operation, rst make sure the main power switch (A) is turned o. Then check
whether the voltage (B) is set correctly and adjust it, if necessary. Additionally, if desired, connect the
network cable (C). Only then connect the power plug (D) and after that, you can turn on the main switch.
At 230VAC we recommend a UPS with min. 1500VA.
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The following graph shows views of the touch screen, which are necessary for check-up. See
Chapter 9. Touch Display for a detailed overview of the display.
The home screen gives you quick access to all the features you need to use your 3D printer in stand-alone
mode.
To display the lower two icons of the display, simply swipe down on the display.
If nothing is shown on the display, please check the power supply and whether the door of the X400v4 is
properly closed.
Home screen, Touch-Display
Please note:
The X400v4 is powered by an industrial PC, which must be shut down before turning o the
device.
To turn o the 3D printer, rst shut down the Repetier-Server. Click Server Commands on the Touch Display.
Here you will nd the menu item Shut Down Server.
Shutdown the Repetier-Server, Touch-Display
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3.3 Touch Display/ Preparation
For initialization it is recommended to reduce the moving speed of the entire system. As a result the axes
will move slower and you have more time to intervene, in the unlikely event that malfunctions occur.
From the home screen, navigate to the Parameters (Fig. P.13) and adjust the Speed to 50%.
Printer Status, Touch-Display
Security prompt, Touch-Display
A security prompt will appear, please conrm to shutdown the server.
Please switch o the power connection of the printer only after shutting down the Repetier-Server.
You can tell that the server is shut down by the touch display that is turning black.
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3.4 Extruder and Heated Bed
To check if all the heating elements of your 3D printer are working properly, rst check in the Printer Status
window whether Extruder 1 and 2, as well as Bed temperatures are displayed.
Turn on heaters, Touch-Display
Now click on Extruder 1, then on Extruder 2 and let the nozzles heat up to 190 ° C. Then click on Bed and enter
a temperature of 60 ° C.
It is normal for molten plastic to drip from the nozzle during the heating
process. It is the remaining material of the test print
The Printer Status window now displays the increasing temperatures as well as the target setpoint tempera-
tures for all heating elements.
Important:
Switch o the heating elements after checking if the temperatures are
indeed rising ! You do not have to wait until the set temperatures have been
reached.
To switch o a heating element tap on it and enter a value of zero. To conrm use the enter button at the
bottom right side.
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3.5 Travel Movements and Machine Zero
After reducing the overall machine-speed go to Move on the touch-display.
Move Head, Touch-Display
Use the marked arrows to manually traverse the axes. Please only do small movements (20 mm), as the 3D
printer does not know its machine zero ( Home Position) yet and therefore neither its current position.
Warning:
If the printer produces any kind of strange noises while executing the command
described below, please turn o the eletric current immediately.
To do so it is sucient to open the main lid of the printer.
X
Y
Z
After assuring that all axes are able to move, please use the command Home-All. This will move all axes to its
machine zero. This is the position from where all 3D prints will start.
You can nd the command Home-All in the right upper corner of the touch-display.
3.6 Z-Axis Calibration
If your X400v4 came with a built-in print bed (national shipping), please follow this chapter. If you have
received your device by international shipping, the print bed was packed separately for safety reasons and
has to be mounted in this step. Please refer to Chapter 11 Heating Bed Installation to install the print bed.
The V400v4 has already been calibrated and a test print has been performed. Due to transportation (and the
associated vibrations), it may be necessary to re-adjust the print bed slightly.
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The print bed is adjusted by the four screws on the corners of the ceramic plate. By loosening a screw you
are raising the print bed at the respective corner and respectively reducing the distance between extruder
and print plate. If you tighten a screw, the print bed moves downwards and respectively the distance
between extruder and print plate increases.
Since the print bed has already been calibrated, usually only small adjustments need to be done to re-adjust
the print surface (1/4 - 1/2 turn of the screws).
In order to calibrate the print bed move the tool head to machine zero, if not done yet. Make sure that the
nozzle does not rest on the print plate while in home position. If this is the case, the entire print plate must
be lowered before levelling.
This is done either manually by tightening the screws on the print bed, or digitally via the Repetier-Server.
Please familiarize yourself with chapter 7. Repetier-Server, on how to connect to your 3D printer. Subse-
quently chapter 3.8 guides you how the height can be adjusted.
Do not loosen the screws of the ceramic plate too much, a loose screw
and thus a loose print bed can lead to poor printing results. The plate
should be slightly stressed.
After the tool head has reached the home position, open the door of the X400. This will cut o the main
voltage and you can freely move the tool head carriage.
Important:
Please be careful while moving the axes manually and do not apply too
much force.
Generally the axes should not be moved by hand.
Now move the tool head to all four corners
as well as to the centre of the plate and check
the distance between the hot end and the
print bed. The distance should be 0.05mm. If
necessary, adjust the distance by loosening or
tightening the print bed fastening screws.
Please remove the test print if not already done
downup
Levelling print bed
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Please note:
This process should ideally be repeated with a hot print bed.
To do this, close the door of the X400v4 and navigate from the start screen of the touch display to Parameter.
Here you can control the heating elements individually. Increase the temperature of the print bed to 60 °C
and wait until the desired temperature is reached.
Then repeat the process described above to re-calibrate the print bed.
Warning:
Risk of burning!
Please be careful when adjusting the print plate while it is hot and wear protec-
tive clothing if necessary.
Printer status, Touch-Display
3.7 Print Bed Coating
There are dierent print bed coatings for dierent materials. The scope of delivery includes three PET foils
which are suitable for standard materials such as PLA and ABS.
Adding the PET-Foil onto the ceramic printing plate is mandatory and ensures a
stable printing process.
The PET-Foil functions as the coating of the ceramic printing bed and increases the adhesion between
the printed object and the surface. Furthermore its prevents the ceramic plate from getting damaged
and by doing so it extends the lifespan of it.
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Please make sure that while applying PET-Foil on the printing bed the 3D printer is
not connected to the power grid.
Also, please note that you can take out the ceramic plate while attaching the printed
coating.
The following describes the best way to apply the foil without causing any air bubbles.
• Open the main lid and take out the ceramic plate
• Apply a thin layer of water or glass cleaner (silicone free) on the bed´s surface
• While pulling o the carrier lm from the PET-foil, wet the adhesive side of the PET-Foil continu-
ously.
• Place the damp side of the PET-Foil onto the ceramic plate and align it with the plate borders
• Remove the excess uid with a squeeze. Work from the centre outwards. Use a rag to absorb the
excess water.
After applying the PET-Foil wait at least twelve hours before using the 3D printer again.
Please make sure that there is no humidity on or under the heated bed before restarting
the machine.
If you are working with dierent print bed surfaces, it may be necessary to adjust the Z-end stop of the
machine. For example: The PP printing plate is several millimetres thick. Please familiarize yourself with
chapter 3.8 before making any changes to the device.
It is not necessary to stick a PET foil under or onto an alternative print bed coating.
3.8 Z-Oset - Distance Extruder and Printing Bed
The oset of the extruder and the printing bed can be adjusted via the Repetier-Server. This is only nec-
essary if adjustments were made to the printing bed e.g. if you want to work with an alternative print bed
coating.
Familiarize yourself with the Repetier-Server and connect to your X400v4.( Chapter 7. Repetier-Server).
Navigate to the EEPROM of your 3D printer and search for the following values in the lower third of the
settings window:
• Extr1.1 Z-oset
• Extr2.1 Z-oset Warning:
Make sure to always enter the Z-Oset values for both extruders! Otherwise, there
may be collisions between print bed and extruder when you start a dual print.
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Be sure to rst convert the number of millimetres you want to insert into steps and, if necessary, to calculate
with already entered values before you enter the new values, as they work additionally.
A higher oset value causes a smaller distance between the nozzle and the print bed!
In general, the values are in the positive range. When using very thick print bed coatings, these can become
negative.
3.9 Extruder and Filament Guidance
The X400v4 is equipped with two extruders, where as the left/rst extruder sits lower compared to the right/
second extruder. This is intentional.
We recommend new users to start their rst 3D printing experience with only one extruder.
Please nd a detailed manual on how to set up the second extruder in chapter 8. Tool Heads and Consuma-
bles.
Before changing the lament or inserting lament for the rst time, use the touch display to move the tool
head to the following position:
X=200mm, Y=350mm, Z=50mm
EEPROM, Repetier-Server
Please note:
The distances are entered in steps : 1mm = 2400 steps !
Z-Oset, Repetier-Server
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