LulzBot TAZ SideKick User manual

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Unpacking Your LulzBot TAZ SideKick
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
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aWith the box on a sturdy surface, carefully open the top of the
box, marked “OPEN HERE”.
bRemove the accessory bags from the packing material and set
aside for later use.
cFirmly grasp the printer frame, lift the printer and packing
foam straight up and out of the box.
dSet the printer and packing foam upright on a sturdy surface.
eWhile supporting the printer frame with one hand, pull the
packaging foam from both sides of the printer. Remove the
accessory box from the lower foam pocket and set aside for
later use.
fSet the unpacked printer upright on a sturdy surface.
You are now ready to begin the quick process to assemble
your SideKick! Locate the SideKick User Guide PDF on the
included SD card or download the most up-to-date version at:
download.lulzbot.com/SideKick/Documents/SK_User_Guide.pdf
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RETAIN ALL PACKING MATERIALS.
In the case that warranty service
is needed, the SideKick 3D printer
MUST be shipped in it’s original
packaging to ensure safe delivery.
Keep ALL packing materials that
came with your SideKick. The orange
shipping mounts/clips, packing foam,
and box.
Shipping the printer without using
the original packaging can result
in damage to the printer that is not
covered by the warranty, see
Chapter 15, Warranty & Support.
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IF YOUR SIDEKICK IS DAMAGED
OR IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY,
DO NOT RETURN TO THE STORE
OR RETAILER.
If you have an issue with your printer
or with the performance of this
product please contact LulzBot at:
Web: LulzBot.com/Support
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Before beginning the simple
assembly process, take a moment
to familiarize yourself with the key
components of your new SideKick
3D printer in Chapter 2, Meet Your
Sidekick.
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The standard tool kit or optional
deluxe tool kit will be located in the
accessories box with the lament
guide tube.
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For more details on quick assembly
and other printer information,
locate the SideKick Users Guide
PDF on the included SD card or
download the PDF at:
http://download.lulzbot.com/
SideKick/Documents/SK_User_
Guide.pdf
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NOTE: The color and appearance
of some components may vary
depending on the conguration of
your SideKick.
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This Simple Set Up Guide will walk more experienced users through 10 easy steps to prepare the TAZ SideKick for printing. Every step includes a reference to the chapter in the PDF User Guide that contains more detailed instructions on each process. New users can nd more detailed
instructions beginning in Unpacking, Chapter 5 of the User Guide. If you’re still stuck after referring to the detailed steps in the user guide, check out the Troubleshooting section in Chapter 14. If you don’t nd the answers in the troubleshooting section, contact LulzBot support at Support@ LulzBot.com to talk to a friendly LulzBot Customer Support Team Member. The most current version of the Users Guide PDF can be downloaded at download.lulzbot.com/SideKick/Documents/SK_User_Guide.pdf.
SIMPLE SET UP GUIDE
Questions? Contact Customer Support at [e-mail] or call 1-701-809-0800 ext 2
www.LulzBot.com
01 Unpack - Remove your SideKick from
the packaging material and remove all of the orange shipping blocks and clips from the printer.
Simple Set Up Guide -
10 steps from box to print!
For more details, see Chapter 5, Unpacking.
02 Assembly - Mount the Y-Axis to the
printer frame. Swing out and secure the electronics enclosure and LCD control panel (if equipped) and mount the Tool Head. Open the spool mount and connect the lament guide tube.
For more details, see Chapter 7, Assembly
03 Slicer Installation - Install Cura LulzBot
Edition on your desktop computer following the installation prompts. Cura LE is included on the SD card that came with your SideKick. The most current version of Cura LE can be downloaded from www.LulzBot.com/cura.
For more details, see Chapter 8, Slicer Installation
04 Add Printer - Launch Cura LE. Go to
Settings>Printer>Add Printer. Select the LulzBot TAZ SideKick model and select the Tool Head installed on your printer. Click Add Printer. Click Finish on the next menu. Cura LE is now ready for use with your LulzBot TAZ SideKick.
For more details, see Chapter 8, Slicer Installation
05
Load File to Print - Load your rst le
from the included SD card. Select Open
File in Cura LE and choose OctopusRev06.
stl from the included SD card. In the Prepare sidebar in Cura LE conrm that
PolyLite PLA is selected for material and Standard is selected for the prole.
For more details, see Chapter 8, Slicer Installation
06 Connect Printer - Plug the USB cable
into your computer and the top of the electronics enclosure on the back of the printer. Plug in the AC power cable at the back of the printer and plug it in to an AC outlet. Turn the printer on using the red power switch on the lower right front of the printer.
For more details, see Chapter 9, Preparing to Print
07 Load Filament - Load the included PLA
sample of lament. Ensure the lament is the correct diameter (1.75mm or 2.85mm) for the Tool Head you have installed on your SideKick.
For more details, see Chapter 9, Preparing to Print
08 Start Print - In Cura LE, click the Monitor
button. Click Connect. Click Start Print.
Your TAZ SideKick will automatically prepare itself for 3D printing.
For more details, see Chapter 10, Starting Your First Print
09 Check Level and Z Offset - Before each
print, your SideKick will conduct a bed- leveling sequence. Check for correct Z-offset. Using the LCD screen (if equipped) Go to Conguration>Advanced Settings>Z Offset. Adjust the Z-offset to achieve optimal bed adhesion.
For more details, see Chapter 10, Starting Your First Print
10 Print Part - Your SideKick will now print
your part. When the part is complete, the printer will move the bed to rear of the machine to cool. Once the print bed is cool, it will move the print bed to the front. You can then remove your print.
For more details, see Chapter 10, Starting Your First Print
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