PowerSpec Pro 3D Printer User guide

PowerSpec Pro 3D Printer Start-up Guide

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Contents
1 What's Included in the Box? 2
2 Un-boxing 2
3 Initial Hardware Installation 6
4 Software Installation 8
5 USB Connection & Temperature Setting 12
6 Filament 16
6.1 Install Filament 16
6.2 Feeding the Filament Using the LCD Screen 17
6.3 Withdrawing the Filament Using LCD Screen 17
6.4 Feeding the Filament Using Replicator G Control Panel 18
6.5 Setting Parameters 19
7 Initial Print 19
8 Dual Extruder Print 23
TROUBLESHOOTING 25

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PRECAUTIONS:
Please make sure to read this page carefully prior to setting up and operating the 3D Printer.
No need to switch the power voltage as we use universal AC input/full range power supply.
The 3D Printer is very sensitive to static electricity, so please make sure you contact a grounded object
before operating the machine.
Before repairing or making any alterations to the 3D Printer, it is essential that the machine is turned off
and the power cord is unplugged.
The 3D Printer operates at very high temperature; allow the nozzle, the extruded plastic and heating plate
to cool before touching.
Some plastic filaments may give off a little odor when heated. Because of this, the machine should always
operate in a well-ventilated area.
Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing, as entanglement may occur and cause injury.
Do not leave the machine unattended when in operation.

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1What's Included in the Box?
Along with your 3D printer, the box also contains the following:
In the two long boxes on the top of the package, you’ll find:
Power cord x 1pc,
USB A to B cable x 1pc,
Sensor Line x 1pc,
Filament guide tube x 2 pcs.
Filament spool holder x 2 pcs.
An accessory box on the top of the 3D Printer:
Dual extruder heads x 1pc,
4G SD card x 1 pc,
Bolt, hex wrench and screws kit x 1 bag.
2Un-boxing
The 3D Printer was carefully packaged at manufacturing facility. Please follow the unboxing steps laid out below.
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First, put the box on the floor in a clean and flat surface. Remove the top EPE foam piece and put the two long boxes
aside. You will find 1x power cord, 1x USB A to B cable, 2x filament guide tubes, and 2x spool holders in these two
long boxes.
CAUTION
Handle the package and its contents with extra care; do not use any unnecessary force.
Do not remove the thin yellow film from the heating plate. It is heat resistant tape that improves the
adhesion of the extruded plastic to the plate.
Do not remove the wrapping around the nozzle. It consists of a ceramic fiber fabric and heat resistant
tape that helps to keep the nozzle at a constant temperature.

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Then pull out the EPE foam packing that encloses the 3D Printer. Now you can see the top of the printer along with
more boxes inside. The large box with the black wire is the accessory box.This contains the dual extruder heads, SD
card and other important components. Don't remove the accessory box or its contents yet. Note: Do not lift the box
by the black cable! Doing so could cause damage.
Next, take the 3D Printer out of the box by grasping the outer frame. Be sure to grasp only the frame. Gently lift and
transfer the printer to your work surface.
Gently lay down the printer and open the bubble film as shown in next page.

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Now, open the accessory box and remove the accessory sleeve. You will find the dual extruder heads in the protective
packaging along with the black cable, carefully remove it and place it on your work surface. Remove the cardboard
packing material and take the accessory box from the printer, set it aside for later.
The build platform should now be visible. It is an aluminum plate covered in a thin polyamide film. This is the surface
that your objects will be printed on. Note: Remember not remove the film.
The next step is to raise the build platform; there are two ways to do this:
1. Turn the screw which is behind the rotating platform.
2. Grasp the printing platform with one hand on each side, raising it slowly and keeping it level.
Stop once the platform is just shy of the bronze nozzle.
Now you should be able to see underneath the build platform. It’s easy to remove the remaining packaging material.

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To do this, remove the EPE foam in the front, and then in the middle and take out the two boxes. Finally cut down ties
between the X axis and front metal frame. You have now finished unboxing! The next task is to setup the hardware.

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3Initial Hardware Installation
You need the two shortest silver screws from the kit found in the accessory box, and the appropriate hex wrench.
First, lower the build platform by using one of the methods described in the previous section. Holding the extruder by
both sides, take it out of the accessory sleeve and position it on the extruder seat with the fan facing forward. Align
the screw holes and fasten with the two short silver screws.
Next is the installation of the spool holder. Install one on each side.
The installation of the spool holder is very simple – just insert it into the circular opening and tighten the nut behind.
Then install the filament guide tube to the empty spot on the extruder. Place one end of the guide tube into the hole.
The hardware installation is almost complete.

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Next, with the power switch in the OFF position, confirm that the power cord is plugged into the power outlet next to
the power switch.
Now plug the USB A to B cable into the USB B-type port, do not plug the other end in yet.
Finally install the filament on the spool holder and screw in the nut. Do not over tighten.
Congratulations! You have completed the initial hardware installation! If you're ready to start printing, proceed to the
next step: Software Installation.

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4Software Installation
ReplicatorG0040 is the ideal software to use with the dual extruder 3D Printer. It can be downloaded from replicat
official website by following the link below and click on Download.
http://replicat.org/download
ReplicatorG0040 for Windows users can also be found in the folder of information of 3D printer on the SD card, which
shipped together with the 3D Printer.
Steps for installing your software:
1. Download the appropriate version of ReplicatorG suitable for your system from
http://replicat.org/download.
2. From the SD card shipped with your printer, browse to the “information of 3D printer” folder and run the
Python installation file and the Python acceleration components.
3. After completing the Python component installation, click Replicator-0040-Installer to install the
ReplicatorG software.
4. To run the ReplicatorG software, double click the shortcut on your desktop or in your start menu.
SPECIAL NOTES TO WIN 8 USERS BEFORE SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Win 8 users please make sure that you have disabled the Driver Signature Enforcement setting before installing
the ReplicatorG software. Below is a video link showing you how to accomplish this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM1MN8QZhnk