JG Maker Artist-D User manual

Preface
Precautions
This is the user manual for the Artist-D 3D Printer.
We recommend that you read this user manual thoroughly and understand the information,
prior to operating the Artist-D 3D Printer.
The user manual contains important instructions and information about how to use the
printer in a safe and skilled manner.
Note: Please make sure that this manual is always available near the printer!
Failure to follow the information contained in this manual may lead to personal injury, inferior
results or damage to the Artist-D 3D Printer.
The conditions or methods that you may choose for assembling, handling, storage, use or
disposal of the device are beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we do not assume
responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, injuries, damage, or expense, arising
out of or in any way connected with the assembly, handling, storage, use or disposal of the
product. The information in this document was obtained from sources which we believe are
reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied,
regarding its correctness.
JGMAKER will assume no responsibility for direct or indirect damage resulting from improper
knowledge and operation, lack of maintenance or any other use of the machine as intended in
this manual. Any modification on the Artist-D 3D printer without proper written consult action
and permission by JGMAKER will automatically void any right to warranty.
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The following safeguards exist to ensure the safety of users and to avoid potential risks.
Ignoring these safeguards can cause damage to the printer and its environment.
【1】Do not place the Artist-D 3D Printer near flammables, explosives or heat sources. It is
best to place it in a well- ventilated, low-dust environment.
【2】Adult without any professional training, children under 10 years of age should not
use the printer without supervision.
【3】Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including but not limited to heat blocks,
extruder nozzle, extruded filament, or the hot bed.

Product Introduction
【4】Do not put your hands into the printing box during the printing, to avoid physical
injury.
【5】Use the filaments recommended by the manufacturer so as to avoid clogs in the hot
end, or damages to the printer.
【6】Do not use any other power cable, other than the one supplied. Use a grounded power
outlet.
【7】Do not keep the nozzle or bed working continuously more than 96 hours at high
temperature, ensure 1~3 hours break.
【8】Make sure the SD card is removed before turning on the printer.
【9】Do not insert the Micro SD card frequently during the operation. Keep 10s powering
off before inserting new card.
【10】When printer is not in use for extended periods of time, power off the printer and
disconnect the adapter from the outlets.
【11】To protect against electrical shock, do not put the printer body, cord, or electrical
plug in liquid. If the printer falls into liquid, do not touch it. Instead, unplug the
printer from power outlet, then remove it immediately. Do not reach into the liquid
without unplugging the printer first.
【12】It is highly recommended to keep the package material for further movement and
storage.
Model: Artist-D
Layer thickness：0.05~0.3mm
Printing speeed：10~150mm/s
(recommend 30~60mm/s）
Nozzle replacement: One-button ejectable
Nozzle diameter：0.4mm
Hot bed temperature: Room temperature~90℃
Supported materials: PLA/ABS/TPU/PVA, etc.
Filament diameter: 1.75±0.05mm
Language: English
Operating environment: Temperature 5℃~40℃
Humidity 20~50%
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Power requirements: AC 110/220 Volts
Dimension: 560*640*630mm
Net weight: 15kg
Shipping dimension：680*670*320mm
Shipping weight: 21kg
Supported OS：Windows7/Windows10/XP
Build size: 300*300*340mm
Build surface: FA specially made platform
Control panel: LCD display + Control dial
Connectivity: SD card
Supported file types: STL、OBJ、G-Code
Software: Cura/JGcreat (64 bit）
Product overview
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Spool holder 1
Spool holder 2
Filament sensor 1
Extruder 1
Brush box 1
Leadscrew 1
Hot bed
LCD display
Control knob
Filament sensor 2
Timing belt
X-axis rail
Extruder 2
Brush box 2
Leadscrew 2
Z-axis limit switch
USB port
SD card slot
Idler

What's included
Mainbody
Accessories & Components
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Base Gantry Spool holder
Brush box
Idler
Pliers Allen wrench Scraper Screws Filament sample
Power cord USB cable Filaments Nozzle &Telfon User Manual
Artist-D
User Manual
Version:A2
Warranty card PET leveling tape T-shaped Allen key Wrench 8~10 SD card & Reader
Note: Package details are subject to change without prior notice.

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(1) Remove the parts from the box. Note that
the base and gantry units are preassembled at
the factory.
(2) Put the gantry noto the base, and make
sure the gantry bottom is properly inserted in
the base slot to ensure the stability of the
frame.
(3) Lift the base and install the screws
through the base into the threaded holes in the
gantry, then tighten with wrench.
Note: Over-tightening may deform the frame.
Put the Printer on a flat surface after the gantry is installed, then install the Z-tensioning idler
on top of gantry. Make sure the idler gear faces the rear of the Printer, and the timing belt is
properly inserted in the geared slot. Then tighten the thumb screw.
Note: The belt should be tighten enough that it doean’t slip, but not too tight. Adjust
tension by tightening or loosing the screw on the back of the idler.
Install the gantry onto the base.
Install Z-Tensioning idler to the top of gantry
Assembly Process

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(1) Attach the spindle to a spool holder using the screw provided.
(2) Attach the spool holder to the top of gantry with two thumb screws. Repeat the process
to install the other spool holder.
Note: Threaded holes for thumb screws are located on the gantry at the positions shown.
Install the gantry onto the base
Mount brush box under each extruder nozzle. Secure with the provided thumb screws. Do not
install the brush boxes backwards, please refers to the label on the box. The side with brush
should face inside, to ensure the nozzles can be cleaned when moved to the home position.
Note: The thumb screw might be replaced with screw in different production batches,
these are subject to change without prior notice.
Install brushbox under each extruder nozzle
washer
M5*8 Screw

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Cable Connection
Plug in the cables
The cables are provided with labels. Observe these, and the type of connectors for proper
identification.Plug the cables into correct socket, being careful not to bend the pins on the
connectors.
Note:
We highly recommend you to take a photo of the connector settings for future refer-
ence. Please refer to video tutorials, or contact us directly for any problems in cable
connection.
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Z-axis limit switch
Z-axis limit switch
Filament sensor

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Motion: Move X/Y/Z axis, as well as two nozzles.
Temperature: Temperature setting both for nozzles and hot bed.
Configuration: Settings for printing modes (including Auto mode, Duplication mode and
Mirrored mode).
Note: Configuration>Tool offsets
Please make a note of the settings in Tool offsets after
offsets value adjusted.
Change Filament: Load and unload filament.
nit. Media: Reset the SD card when SD card cannot be read successfully.
Media Released: Remove the SD card.
Auto home: Both nozzle and hot bed go back to ZERO point.
Screen Information
Selected Temperature fo Nozzle 1
Selected Temperature fo Nozzle 2
Current Temperature fo Nozzle 2
Selected Temperature of Bed
Parts Cooling Fan Indicator
Print Progress Indicator
Current Temperature of BedCurrent Temperature fo Nozzle 1
X/Y/Z Axis Position
Print Speed
Status Message
Control Knob
>PRESS:
Confirm/Enter Sub Menu ROTATE: Move/Change value
Info Screen
Motion
Temperature
Configuration
Change Filament
Temperature
Confinguration
Change Filament
Init.Media
Media Released

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Bed leveling
The bed has been leveled at the factory, but after shipping and assembly, you may need to
level it again by following these steps:
Home X, Y, and Z axes: Press and rotate the control knob to select:
Motion > Auto Home. The
bed and nozzles move to ZERO point.
Move to level center: Select Motion > Bed leveling > Level Corners. The extruder 1 will move
to the center of the bed.
Adjust the center gap: Put the PET leveling tape on the hot bed under the nozzles. Make sure
it can be slide with just a tiny bit of drag. Adjust the gas by tightening or loosing the thumb
screw of the Z-axis limit switch.
Adjust the remaining four corners:
Select Next. Nozzle moves to remaining corners for adjust-
ment. Use the PET leveling tape to check the leveling, adjust the knob at that corner to make
sure the tape can slide smoothly between with just a bit of friction.
Tips:
In the center, adjust the gap between the hot end and the nozzle by rotating the
thumb screw of the Z-axis limit switch. At each corner, turn the adjustment knob
counter-
closewise
to increase the distance between hot bed and nozzle or turn closewise to
decrease the distance.

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Filamentloading
Heat the nozzle: Press and rotate the Control knob to Prepare >Preheat PLA >Preheat PLA
END to heat the nozzle according to the temperature range of the filament you are going to
use. (Reference Temperature: PLA: 200˚C, ABS: 240˚C)
Load the filament: Once the nozzle reaches the target temperature, place the filament onto the
spool holder. Feed the end of filament through the filament sensor, then into the small hole at
the top of the extruder, until it comes out of the nozzle smoothly.
Note:
There are two extruder nozzles, load filament in each if you plan to use both.
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Note: The E2 height canbe adjusted a little up or down when there is needed. Note to loose
the four screws around, then to rotate the spring bolt to adjust the E2 height.