German RepRap X500pro User manual

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X500pro 3D Printer Manual

X500pro
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Table of Content
1. General Information
1.1 Specications ............................................................................................................................... 06
1.3 Additional Options.....................................................................................................................07
2. Unpacking and Installation
2.1 Removal Securing Devices ......................................................................................................08
2.2 Installation Site ............................................................................................................................ 10
3. Commissioning
3.1 Connecting.................................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Keys and Modes...........................................................................................................................10
3.3 Turn 3D Printer On/ O ............................................................................................................12
3.3 Touch Display/ Preparation ....................................................................................................14
3.4 Heating Elements........................................................................................................................14
3.5 Traverse Movements and Machine-Zero............................................................................15
3.7 Z-Oset - Distance Extruder and Printing Bed.................................................................16
3.6 PET-Foil for Print-Bed Coating................................................................................................ 16
3.8 Extruder and Filament Guidance .......................................................................................... 17
4. Starting a 3D Print
4.1 Standalone 3D Print................................................................................................................... 19
4.2 3D Printing via Repetier-Server ............................................................................................. 20
5. Workow and Operation
5.1 Simplify 3D .................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Quick Start Guide........................................................................................................................ 22
5.4 The Interface Layout ..................................................................................................................24
6. Network and Printer Set Up
6.1 Establishing a Network Connection (DHCP-Based)........................................................30
6.2 Establishing a Direct Connection (Via Router)................................................................. 30
7. Repetier-Server
7.1 Web interface ............................................................................................................................... 30
7.2 Dashboard.....................................................................................................................................31
7.3 Verifying Printer Settings ......................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Device Panel ................................................................................................................................. 36
7.5 Device Panel - Control...............................................................................................................36
7.6 EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................... 39
7.7 LOG-Files ........................................................................................................................................40
7.8 Firmware Update .......................................................................................................................41
7.9 External Manual........................................................................................................................... 42
7.10 API Key.......................................................................................................................................... 42
7.11 G-Code Management ............................................................................................................43
7.12 G-Code Download ................................................................................................................... 44
8. Tool Heads and Consumables
8.1 Tool Head Wiring.........................................................................................................................45
8.2 DD4 Extruder................................................................................................................................ 45
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8.3 Set Up the Second Extruder ................................................................................................... 47
8.4 Filament Tracking System (FTS) .............................................................................................48
8.5 Removal Object Fan................................................................................................................... 51
8.6 Cooling System............................................................................................................................ 52
8.7 Heated Chamber ........................................................................................................................52
8.8 Z-Home Position..........................................................................................................................53
9. X500pro Display
9.1 Touch-Display Overview........................................................................................................... 54
10. Printer Commands
10.1 Printer Commands - Access .................................................................................................. 65
11. X500pro Auto Bed Levelling
12. Tips & Tricks
12.1 How to Determine the 3D Printer’s MAC Address ........................................................ 68
12.2 How to Update Repetier-Server ........................................................................................ 68
12.3 Import Printer-Conguration............................................................................................... 69
12.3 PVA Solution for Enhanced Adhesion............................................................................... 71
12.4 PET-Foil for Print-Bed Coating.............................................................................................. 71
13. Direct Connection
13.1 Wiring ........................................................................................................................................... 72
13.2 Network Settings......................................................................................................................72
14 Setup Routine ............................................................................................................................... 74
14.1 Starting the Setup Routine ................................................................................................... 74
15. Important Notices
Return Shipment/ Original Package ........................................................................................... 78
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 78
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................... 78
Toxic Threat ..........................................................................................................................................78
Safety Switch .......................................................................................................................................78
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................78
15. Safety notes
Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................79
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................79
Playing Children ................................................................................................................................. 79
Mains Voltage...................................................................................................................................... 79
Humidity, Solar Radiation, Heat, Open Flames ....................................................................... 79
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................79
Long Absence, Tempest, Power Plug Reachability ...............................................................79
Installation Site ...................................................................................................................................80
Disposal................................................................................................................................................. 80
16. Legal Disclaimers
Software Modications/ Use of Applications .......................................................................... 80
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17. Extract from the Risk Assessment
General Cautiousness (6.3.2)..........................................................................................................81
Residual Risk (6.3.3)........................................................................................................................... 81
Noise (6.3.4).......................................................................................................................................... 81
Removing of Products (6.3.5) ........................................................................................................81
Fire Hazard (6.3.10)............................................................................................................................ 81
Risk of Burn (6.3.11)........................................................................................................................... 82
Mechanical Risks by the Stepper Motors (6.3.12) .................................................................. 82
Lid (6.3.13) ............................................................................................................................................82
Transport 7.1........................................................................................................................................82
Requirements Regarding the Installation Room and the Surface Conditions ............ 83
Repair, Maintenance (7.4)................................................................................................................83
Dismantling, Putting out of Order (7.5) ..................................................................................... 83
Disposal (7.6) .......................................................................................................................................83
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1. General Information
1.1 Specications
X500pro 3D Printer
The X500pro is the answer to the current demand on the market and oers in addition to the
large construction volume of 500 x 400 x 450 (XxYxZ) millimetres further innovations which are
the focus of the requirements of industrial use. With its steel frame and a total weight of ap-
prox. 180 kg, the machine oers an extremely high stability. A new extruder technology makes
it possible to process future material developments precisely. The cooling circuit allows a stable
process even at maximum building chamber temperature.
Specication Data
working space ( X - Y - Z) 500 x 400 x 450 mm / 19.7 x 15.7 x 18.7 in
printing speed 10 - 150 mm/s
travel speed 10 - 300 mm/s
layer thickness (minimal) 0,02 mm (0.008 in)
lament diameter (standard) 1,75 Ø mm
nozzle diameter (standard) 0,4 Ø mm (opt.: 0,25 / 0,30 / 0,5 / 0,6 / 0,8)
material
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 DD4 Dual Extruder with Dual Lift System
extruder temperature (maximum) 400° / 752 °F
building plate heatable
le transfer Stand-alone Printing mit Touch Display, USB-Stick, Ethernet
and WLAN optionally
software Simplify3D Software
power consumption 2500 W
operating voltage* 110 / 230 V
ambient temperature 15-26°C / 59 – 78.8°F
external dimensions approx. (W x D x H) 1050 x 820 x 950 mm / 41.3 x 32.3 x 37.4
weight 185 kg / 408 lbs
Heat Bed (max) 150° / 302 °F
Heated Building Chamber 80° / 176 °F
Options Maintenance Contract
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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 X500pro 3D
printer.
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft´s Internet Explorer is not supported
1.3 Additional Options
In addition to the standard version the following options are available:
• Maintenance Contract
For an inquiry please contact our sales partner from your region.
Minimum Requirements:
• Intel Pentium 4 CPU
• 4GB RAM
• OpenGL 2.0 capable system
• Internet connection required
• 1GB of available hard-disk space
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2. Unpacking and Installation
Please make sure not to 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
Securing devices, palette
2.1 Removal Securing Devices
In order to set up your X500pro 3D Printer you need to remove the transport security.
The X500pro 3D printers is delivered on a wooden palette and xed onto that on four points (see image
above).
To be able to lift the 3D printer from the metal bar respectively the wooden palette, please unscrew the
brackets.
In order to level the 3D printer please loosen or fasten the four machine feet, please make sure you x the
position of the feet with the counter nut.
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Securing devices, axis
Please follow the instruction on the attached safety paper which is xed on the printers print plate.
Securing devices, axis
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 pictures below.
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2.2 Installation Site
Every electronic device is emitting heat, so does your 3D printer. Those emission are within the permitted
range. Never the less 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.
Please note:
Leave at least 1m of open space around all sides of your 3D printer for easy
maintenance.
3. Commissioning
Before starting your rst 3D print, you should do a full check-up to see if the printer is fully functional.
These small tests can be done via the touch display, so you don’t need a computer or any other device.
3.1 Connecting
In order to turn on your 3D printer, please make sure the
main switch is turned o before connecting the power
cable.
After connecting the power cable turn the main switch
on. Turning on the main switch will also activate the
cooling system of the X500pro
Attention:
As there is still air inside the cooling system,
don‘t turn on the main switch before the service
engineer commissioned the machine.
On the backside you can also nd the network slot of
the X500pro. You can integrate your 3D printer into your
network or connect directly with a computer.
Please read chapter 6. Network and Printer Set Up on how
to connect to your 3D printer.
3.2 Keys and Modes
By default the X500pro is in operation mode. Only service
sta can use the maintenance mode through using the
service key.
Backside, X500pro
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