Lumi Industries LumiForge User manual

CRAFTER MANUAL

Summary
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:............................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 CONVENTION .................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 INSTRUCTION FOR USE ......................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING AND APPLIANCE................................................................................. 4
1.6 DISPOSAL OF RESIN ................................................................................................................................ 4
2. LET’S GET STARTED ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2.1 INTENDED USE............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 LUMIFORGE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................. 5
3. YOUR LumiForge 3D PRINTER ........................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Inside the box .................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Lumi Forge Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Frontal Panel keys .......................................................................................................................................11
4. LUMIFORGE SET UP ...........................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Software download and installation.....................................................................................................12
4.2 Installing door handles ..............................................................................................................................12
4.3 Installing DLP projector ............................................................................................................................12
4.4 Installing printing carriage and vat on LumiForge.........................................................................14
4.5 Connecting LumiForge...............................................................................................................................15
4.6 Switching LumiForge on ...........................................................................................................................15
4.7 Preparing the resin vat ..............................................................................................................................18
5. LET’S START PRINTING:...................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Phase 1: FILE LOADING AND SLICING.................................................................................................19
5.2 Phase 2 CALIBRATION...............................................................................................................................20
5.3 Levelling the printing carriage................................................................................................................22
5.4 Phase 3: PRINTING......................................................................................................................................23
6. FINISHING OF THE 3D PRINTED PARTS....................................................................................................25
7. TROUBLESHOOTING, DIAGNOSTICS, AND MAINTENANCE...............................................................26
7.1 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................................................................................26
7.2 Maintenance...................................................................................................................................................27
8. COMPANY INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................28

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1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The present manual describes LumiForge DLP 3D printer and provides general information and
security provisions. It includes the machine transportation and installation information and all
necessary details for the machine use. This manual is an integral part of LumiForge.
Descriptions and illustrations provided in this publication, are not binding. Lumi Industries Srl
reserves all rights to make necessary changes for improvement purposes, without being committed
to update this publication.
Illustrations and images contained in this manual are intended only as examples and may differ from
practical situations.
1.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
This manual should be carefully read before the appliance is installed and operated. Read the
warnings and guidelines contained in this booklet carefully as they provide essential information
for the first time using of the appliance and for the continued safe use and maintenance of the
appliance.
Retain this booklet for any further reference that may be necessary in the future.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT ACCEPT ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY NON-COMPLAINT APPLIANCE
USE.
Removing or tampering of safety devices is a violation of European Union norms on safety.
1.2 CONVENTION
In this manual the following graphic and linguistic conventions have been adopted:
ATTENTION: this indication will appear before certain procedures. The inobservance of this
indication may cause a damage on the appliance.
WARNING: this indication will appear before certain procedures. The inobservance may cause
injiuries to the user and the appliance.
1.3 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Check that the voltage of your appliance matches that of your electrical installation.
Any incorrect connection invalidates the warranty.
Do not immerse the device, the power cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not leave the power cord within reach of children or close in contact with hot part of the
appliance, close to a source of heat or on a sharp hedge.
Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

1.4 INSTRUCTION FOR USE
This appliance should be destined only to the use for which it has been expressly conceived.
Any other use should be considered improper and therefore dangerous. The manufacturer
cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from improper, incorrect, and
unreasonable use. Failure to install, operate, and maintain the appliance in accordance with
this manual will adversely affect safety, performance, component life, and warranty
coverage.
Only people aged from 18 years old or above can use this appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, mental and sensory
capacity, unless a person responsible for their safety has given them supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance.
Do not execute any intervention on the appliance if not indicated in this manual.
Do not put hands or other things in proximity or inside moving parts.
Do not leave the appliance running unattended.
In case of long stops in the appliance use, disconnect from the power plug.
Never look direct UV sources, like the projector or other UV source.
The resins could be dangerous, read always the provided Material Safety Data Sheet.
Always wear nitrile protective gloves when using resins and glasses to protect eyes from resin
contact.
If there is contact with the eyes go to the hospital with the resin MSDS.
Do not smell resin or any kind of alcohol.
Use the printer in a ventilated space
1.5 DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING AND APPLIANCE
The packaging material may be disposed of in compliance with the recycling regulations in force
in the user’s country.
In case you decide not to use this machine anymore, we recommend to make it unusable taking
off the power supply from the plug.
This appliance contains many materials that may be revalorised or recycled.
To scrap off the appliance, contact the department in question of your local council, for the
disposal of recyclables and non-recyclables materials.
1.6 DISPOSAL OF RESIN
Keep product from waterways and watersheds. This substance is not readily
biodegradable.
Dispose of in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations;
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this mixture. As with all
foreign substances, do not allow to enter the storm or sewer drainage systems. Avoid release to
the Environment.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as unused product. Expose the open emptied container to
light, and then dispose

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2. LET’S GET STARTED
2.1 INTENDED USE
LumiForge is a device created to produce tridimensional prints of parts in the limit described in the
following “Tech specs” paragraph. Any further use is forbidden.
LumiForge uses a DLP projector that cures the photosensitive resin contained in the vat. The original
solid is the result of a predefined number of parallel slices, depending on the resolution chosen by
the user. Each slice becomes an image which is projected into the vat by the DLP projector. The resin
will start the curing process required to form a layer as soon as the light hits the resin. The process
goes on layer by layer until an object is successfully created!
WARNING: This appliance can be used only by kids aged from 16 years old or above.
2.2 LUMIFORGE SPECIFICATIONS
Congratulations on your new purchase: LumiForge is a high quality, easy to use and reliable DLP 3D
printer!
LUMIFORGE Tech Specs
Technology
Stereolithography (DLP)
Printer Dimensions
320 x 320 x 600 cm
Build Volume
10 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height, expandable to 10 x 15 cm with
accessory XL-KIT
Layer Curing Time
700 - 8000 ms
Resolution X, Y axis
37µm for a printed area of 70x45mm, 100µm for a printed area of
150x100mm
Maximum
Resolution Z
37 µm
ACER P1500 DLP Projector included
Data Sheet
Image
Native Resolution
1920 x 1080
Maximum Resolution
1920 x 1200
Standard Mode Brightness
3000 lm
Native Aspect Ratio
16:9
Compatible Aspect Ratio
4:3
Contrast Ratio
10,000:1
Throw Ratio
1.15 to 1.5:1
Digital Zoom
2x
Vertical Keystone Correction
-40°/+40°
Maximum Vertical Sync
120 Hz

Maximum Horizontal Sync
100 kHz
Minimum Vertical Sync
50 Hz
Minimum Horizontal Sync
30 kHz
Color Supported
1.07 Billion Colors (30-bit)
Projection Lens
Lens Type
Manual Focus/Manual Zoom
Minimum Lens Aperture
F/2.59
Maximum Lens Aperture
F/2.87
Minimum Focal Length
16.88 mm
Maximum Focal Length
21.88 mm
Minimum Diagonal Image Size
45"
Maximum Diagonal Image Size
25 ft
Minimum Projection Distance
59.06"
Maximum Projection Distance
24.93 ft
Optical Zoom
1.3x
Lamp
Lamp Type
OSRAM
Number of Lamps
1
Lamp Power
210 W
Normal Mode Lamp Life
4000 Hour
Economy Mode Lamp Life
5000 Hour
ExtremeEco Mode Lamp Life
7000 Hour
Interfaces/Ports
Number of HDMI Ports
1
HDMI
Yes
USB
Yes
Composite Video
Yes
S-Video
Yes
VGA In
Yes
VGA Out
Yes
Audio Line In
Yes
Audio Line Out
Yes
Technical Information
Projection Method
Ceiling/Front/Rear
Video Compatibility
EDTV/HDTV/NTSC/PAL/SDTV/SECAM
Computer Compatibility
Mac PC/Windows PC
3D Capability
DLP 3D
Power Description
Power Supply
100 V AC~240 V AC
Input Voltage
120 V AC
230 V AC
Operating Power Consumption
290 W
Physical Characteristics
Fan Noise
26 dB Approximate Economy Mode
32 dB Approximate Standard Mode
Temperature
32°F (0°C) to 104°F (40°C)
Humidity
80% Maximum Relative Humidity
Weight (Approximate)
4.85 lb
Form Factor
Ceiling Mountable

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Software
Supported OS (OpenGL 3.2 requested)
Input File
STL (Standard Tessellation Language)
Features
STL Slicer (hollow or full objects)
Printing session management
Windows
Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Mac
Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks (retina display
supported), Yosemite
Linux
Disponibile come pacchetto binario

3. YOUR LumiForge 3D PRINTER
3.1 Inside the box
ATTENTION: Do not throw away the printer shipping box. Warranty will decay In case a printer is
shipped to Support Service for technical problems without the original box.
1 LumiForge 3D
printer
1 resin vat
1 carriage
1 USB Cable
1 Proiettore Full
HD Acer P1500
1 Projector plate
1 Projector
screwes and
washers
2 Projector
knobs
1 servo shutter
1 allen key
1 pair of nitril
gloves
1 spatula

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3.2 Lumi Forge Diagram
1- Carrying handles
2- Door
3- Door handle
4- Fan
5- End stop sensor
6- Resin Vat
7- Frontal panel
8- Projector
9- Projector plate
10-Projector black holder plate

11- Spirit level
12- 3D printer carriage
13- Carriage movable base
14- Carriage knobs
15- Shutter
16- Blue servo
17- Couplers
18- Projector sustain bars
19- Carriage sustain bars
20- Projector precision treated bar
21- Carriage precision treaded bar