LulzBot TAZ User manual

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Note:
Remove the Accessory Tray foam insert from
the box, set aside.
While keeping
printer in the
box, pick up by the
black aluminum
frame and rotate the
printer and foam 90
degrees — setting it
upright within the
box. Make sure name
plate at top is UP.
Remove top foam.
A Remove the
printer bed
assembly (Y-axis)
packed in the body of
the printer by sliding
it up 6", freeing it from
the packing foam.
B Rotate printing bed
assembly, tilting the
bottom toward front
of box.
C Lower entire bed
into box so it is parallel
with printer frame,
then lift out and
set aside.
While pushing
down on bottom
foam, carefully remove
printer frame from box.
Set it on a sturdy, flat
surface for assembly.
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NEXT STEP: Setting up your printer.
Start Here:
Unpacking Your
TAZ 3D Printer
Read this Quick Setup Guide for the
correct unpacking and setup.
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READ THE ENCLOSED USER MANUAL
COMPLETELY BEFORE POWERING UP
YOUR TAZ 3D PRINTER.
Mounting Printer Bed (Y Axis)
to Printer Frame
Place the TAZ frame and Y axis assembly on a flat and
level surface. Remove the protective bubble wrap from
printing bed.
Locate the four Y axis bolts (see green circles below).
Turning counter clockwise, remove each of the four
Y axis bolts and set aside.
Locate the four Y axis mount brackets on the TAZ frame.
With the print surface facing up and the stepper motor
end of the Y axis facing back, slide the Y axis assembly
in between the Y axis mount brackets, aligning the holes on
the brackets with the bolt holes on the Y axis assembly.
Thread the four Y axis bolts through the brackets, into the Y
axis assembly.
Pull the print bed completely to the front of the printer
to access the Y axis connectors. You will find matching
male and female 4-pin stepper motor connectors and 2-pin
end stop connectors. Connect the print surface connectors
and Y axis connectors by matching the male and female
connectors. The connector will click to ensure it is locked.
setting up Your TAZ 3D Printer
Note: Before completely tightening the Y axis bolts,
make sure the printer bed (Y axis) aluminum bars are
pushed down against the TAZ frame lower bars. You
can do this by slightly tilting the printer, on the side
edge, enough to lift the feet of the Y axis o of the table.
The weight of the Y axis will seat it against the TAZ
frame. While the printer is slightly tilted, tighten the
four Y axis bolts.
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Locate the two connectors to the left of the print bed.
Connect the matching female and male large 2-pin heat
bed connectors and the small 2-pin connectors.
Locate the two small black zip ties that are included in
the documents bag. Wrap the two zip ties through the
slot, located on the left rear of the aluminum bed plate, and
around the print bed wires. Tighten the zip ties so the wire
cannot move freely. Cut o the excess end of the zip ties
with the needle-nose pliers included in the tool bag.
Remove Protective Pieces
Locate and remove the gray foam block next to the
printer head used to hold the extruder assembly in
place during shipping.
Remove protective orange packing clips used to hold
the X-axis in place during shipping.
Attaching Power Supply
Locate and unwrap the power supply, USB cables,
and AC power cable. MAKE SURE THE POWER
SUPPLY IS COMPLETELY UNPLUGGED BEFORE MOVING ON
TO THE NEXT STEP.
Locate the power supply and USB connectors, and DC
power receptacle on the back of the TAZ electronics
enclosure.
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Note: Make sure your printer work space is clear of
anything that could obstruct the movement of the
printer, and that there are no flammable fabrics or
liquids near the printer space. It is also best to not
put your printer near a drafty window or air
conditioner vent.
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Connect the DC locking plug into the DC connector
on the TAZ electronics enclosure.
The plug is keyed which may require rotating the plug until
the keys line up and the plug can be pushed in. Once you
have pushed in the plug turn the locking sleeve clockwise
until it is tight against the electronics enclosure.
Plug in the USB cable, B plug (square plug) side, into the USB
receptacle on the printer electronics. Plug the other end of
the USB cable, A plug side, into your computer.
Attaching Filament Guide
Locate the filament guide with attached
PTFE tube.
The filament guide attaches to the filament guide
mount which can be found on the top right side of
the printer frame The filament guide easily pops on to the
guide mount.
Before printing, familiarize yourself with
the TAZ cartesian type system
The printer moves in three axes: X, Y, and Z. These three
axes allow the tool head to move to any point within the
print area. Note the location of the mechanical end stops,
which are small switches located at the home point of each
axis. Each end stop switch allows the printer to find the
home, or starting point, of each axis.
The mechanical endstops should never be blocked during
the initial homing function or during a print.
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