RepRap X500 User manual

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X500 3D Printer Manual

X500
3D printer manual
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Table of Content
1. General Information
1.1 Specications ...............................................................................................................................04
1.2 System requirements................................................................................................................05
1.3 Additional options..................................................................................................................... 05
2. Operating mode of the X 500
2.1 Operating mode..........................................................................................................................07
2.5 Maintenance mode...................................................................................................................07
3. Network and printer set up
3.1 Connection via router ..............................................................................................................07
3.3 Setup routine...............................................................................................................................08
3.4 How to activate the printer and establish a connection ............................................. 13
4. 4 Workow and operation
4.1 Simplify 3D
4.2 Features......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Quick Start Guide....................................................................................................................... 16
4.4 The Interface Layout ................................................................................................................. 18
5. Repetier Server
5.1 Web interface .............................................................................................................................. 23
5.2 Dashboard....................................................................................................................................24
5.3 Device panel................................................................................................................................25
5.4 Device panel - control..............................................................................................................25
5.5 EEPROM......................................................................................................................................... 28
5.6 LOG-Files .......................................................................................................................................29
5.7 Firmwareupdate ............................................................................................ 30
6. Tool heads and cosumables
6.1 Tool head wiring.........................................................................................................................31
6.2 DD4 Extruder............................................................................................................................... 31
6.3 Material Storage......................................................................................................................... 33
6.4 Filament Surveillance (fs) Set-Up ..........................................................................................33
6.4 FS activates while printing .....................................................................................................34
6.5 FS Workaround ........................................................................................................................... 35
7.1 Cooling System............................................................................................................................ 36
7.2 Heated Chamber ............................................................................................ 37
7.3 Z-Home Position.........................................................................................................................37
8. Tipps & Tricks
8.1 How to determine the X500s MAC address.......................................................................38
8.2 How to update Repetier-Server ........................................................................................... 38
8.3 PVA solution for enhanced adhesion ................................................................................. 39
8.5 PET-foil for printing bed coating..........................................................................................39
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10. Important notices
Return shipment/ original package ............................................................................................ 40
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 40
Miscellaneous...................................................................................................................................... 40
Toxic threat...........................................................................................................................................40
Safety switch........................................................................................................................................ 40
Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 40
11. Safety notes
Power supply....................................................................................................................................... 41
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................41
Playing children..................................................................................................................................41
Mains voltage...................................................................................................................................... 41
Humidity, solar radiation, heat, open ames...........................................................................41
Ventilation ............................................................................................................................................ 41
Long absence, tempest, power plug reachability ................................................................. 41
Installation site.................................................................................................................................... 42
Disposal.................................................................................................................................................42
12. Legal disclaimers
Software modications/ use of applications ...........................................................................42
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1. General Information
1.1 Specications
X500 3D Printer
The X500 is the answer to the current demand on the market and oers in addition to the large
construction volume of 500 x 400 x 475 (XxYxZ) millimeters further innovations which are the
focus of the requirements of industrial use. With its steel frame and a total weight of approx.
170 kg, the machine oers an extremely high stability. A new extruder technology makes it
possible to process future material developments precisely. The cooling circuit allows a stable
process even at maximum building chamber temperature.
specication data
working space ( X - Y - Z) 500 x 400 x 475 mm / 19.7 x 15.7 x 18.7 in
printing speed 10 - 150 mm/s
travel speed 10 - 300 mm/s
layer thickness (minimal) 0,1 mm
lament diameter (standard) 1,75 Ø mm
nozzle diameter (standard) 0,4 Ø mm (opt.: 0,25 / 0,30 / 0,5 / 0,6 / 0,8)
material
Depending on the application, as well as on size and geometry,
a wide range of materials is available. For more information,
contact your reseller.
extruder type DD4 Dual Extruder
extruder temperature (maximum) 400° / 752 °F
building plate heatable
le transfer Stand-alone Printing mit Touch Display, USB-Stick, Ethernet
and WLAN optionally
software Simplify3D Software
power consumption 2500 W
operating voltage* 110 / 230 V
ambient temperature 15-26°C / 59 – 78.8°F
external dimensions approx. (W x D x H) 1050 x 820 x 950 mm / 41.3 x 32.3 x 37.4
weight 170 kg / 375 lbs
Heat Bed (max) 120° / 248 °F
Heated Building Chamber 80° / 176 °F
Options Maintenance Contract
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Note that the minimum system requirements listed below are for Simplify3D and Repetier-server only. These
applications are provided with the printer.
• Intel Pentium 4 or better
• 2GB Ram or more
• USB 1.1 optional
• Windows XP or newer
• Mac OS X 10.6 or newer
• Ubuntu/Debian Linux
• OpenGL 2.0
Please note that you must use one of the following browsers to establish a connection with your X500 3D
printer.
• Chrome
• Firefox
1.2 System requirements
Microsoft´s Internet Explorer is not supported
1.3 Additional options
In addition to the standard version the following options are available:
• Maintenance Contract
For an inquiry please contact our sales partner from your region.
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2. Operating mode of the X 500
The X500 has an operating- and a maintenance mode.
In order to turn on your 3D printer, please make sure the
power cable is connected and the main switch (back of
the printer) is turned ON.
Turning on the main switch will also activate the cooling
system of the X500.
You only need the operating key to start your X500 3D printer (lower slot).
The provided key is coded for your personal X500, GermanRepRap can not provide
any spare keys.
You can duplicate your key at your local key service.
X500 tuned o x500 operating mode x500 maintenance mode
Attention:
As there is still air inside the cooling system,
don‘t turn on the main switch before the service
engineer commissionend the machine.
The pictures below show how to turn on your 3D printer.
As a costumer you only have the operating key (lower
one), which enables you to start your X500. Only service
sta can enter the maintenance mode through using the
„service key“.
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2.1 Operating mode
When the X500 is connected to the power supply you can start your printer by using the main switch at the
back and the key at the fron of the printer.
After a short initialization phase the startup screen appears on the display and the printer is ready to use.
In this mode you can upload Gcodes, heat up the machine and traverse the axis.
If you open the lid while a 3D print is currently running the printer will
shut down immediately and the executed print is lost.
2.5 Maintenance mode
When operating in maintenance mode, it is possible to work with an open maintenance lid. This mode is
intended for repair and maintenance work only!
The maintenance mode must be set up by a trained professional only!
WARNING:
Surfaces as well as the extruder and printed object will remain hot for
some time after the printer shuts down.
3. Network and printer set up
To establish a connection with the X500 you must rst check your computer´s network settings and adapt
them, if necessary. Then you can launch the setup routine and put the printer into operation.
3.1 Connection via router
If necessary, contact your network administrator about integrating the
X500 into your network.
If your network settings are DHCP based, the X500 is automatically assigned an IP address. In this case the
X500 just has to be connected through a patch cable to your network.
Then you can see the printer´s assigned IP address as well as the MAC address on the LCD display.
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3.3 Setup routine
To congure your 3d printer afterwards you must launch the setup routine. Enter the pre-assigned ip
address of your 3d printer into your browser to establish a connection. The rst step of the set up routine
will appear thereafter :
• 192.168.1.1/setup.php
If you already assigned an ip address to your printer and you want to
restart the setup routine, you must use your new ip to establish a connec-
tion XXX.XXX.X.X/setup.php .
Step 1:
In the rst step, you chose the language of the installation assistant
Setup routine step one
Step 2:
Please contact the support if an error message occurs during the second step or if not all bullet points are
checked with the result “OK”.
https://www.germanreprap.com/support/
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Step 3:
Setup routine step two
Attention!
Please perform software updates only after consulting the support.
Unauthorized updates can damage the device!
Setup routine step three
Step 4:
In the fourth step, you set the time and the date. You can get them set automatically over the internet. If you
do not have an internet connection, you can also set them both manually.
For some devices, there is a real-time module available. For an inquiry
please contact the support via:
https://www.germanreprap.com/support/
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Step 5:
Here you can connect your printer to a WLAN. Please press the button “Scan Wi”to have all available
wireless networks displayed. Here you can also choose between a static ip address or the use of DHCP.
Setup routine step four
Setup routine step ve
Tip:
Create a screenshot of these settings for later reference.
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Step 6:
In the sixth step you will dene the settings of your network connection. If you assign a static ip address, the
fallback (192.168.1.2) will be overwritten.
Setup routine step six
Please consult your IT department about your prefered setting.
If you enter incorrect data into this windows it might be impossible to recon-
nect to the printer without the help of our support.
Step 7:
Here you can activate the checkboxes at “Grasche Oberäche” and “Filamentüberwachung”, depending on
your conguration, for single - or double extruder.
Setup routine step seven
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Step 8:
Conrm these settings by clicking on “weiter”. Your print box will reboot afterwards.
Setup routine step eight
After performing a software update with a new image the printer´s display will
remain black. You must restart the setup routine to reactivate the “Grasche
Oberäche”.
Step 9:
Setup routine step nine
Important:
After successfully completing the setup routine, you must restart the device
twice to make sure that all changes have been correctly initialized.
Start the device using the key and wait until it is completely booted. Then shut
it down and repeat the procedure.
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3.4 How to activate the printer and establish a connection
After customizing the network settings and completing the setup routine you are now ready to establish the
connection to the X500 3D printer.
To do this enter the printer´s ip address in your browser (e.g. 192.168.1.2)
You will be presented the start screen (dashboard) of the Repetier-Server.
To ensure that everything has been installed correctly click on your 3D printer and then on the right bar on
“Druckereinstellungen”.
Repetier-Server Dashboard
Printer settings, Repetier-Server
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Under the tab “Verbindung”chose
/dev/serial/by-id/usb-FTID form
the “Geräte/Port” dropdown
menu.
Also, ensure that the baud rate is
set to 15200 and the “Communica-
tion-timeout” is enabled.
General printer settings X500
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4. 4 Workow and operation
The following steps are required for a successful 3D print:
• Creation of a 3D CAD model
• Export of the CAD model into the STL format
• STL check and, if necessary STl repair
• Generation of a G-Code using a coding software like Simplify3D
• Starting the G Code. Either directly via a PC, a SD card or over a network connection
4.2 Features
• One integrated software suite contains everything you need to print high quality parts
• Customizable settings and advanced processes put the controls into your hands
• Support for dual-extruders, multi-part printing and even multiple processes within one part
EINFÜHRUNG CAD
3D CAD
•Im CAD wird ein 3D Modell
z.B.: Auf Grundlage einer
2D Zeichnung oder durch
einen 3D Scan erstellt
STL export 3D Druck
•Aus dem 3D CAD-Modell
muss eine .STL-Datei
erstellt und anschließend
überprüft werden.
•Aus der STL-Datei wird
ein G-Code erstellt und
dieser an den 3D Drucker
geschickt.
Individual work steps
4.1 Simplify 3D
Simplify3D™ Software contains everything you need to begin making parts on
your new 3D printer. Import and manipulate geometry, repair models, generate
G-Code instructions, verify toolpaths, manually control your machine, and print
parts all from the same program!
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4.3 Quick Start Guide
System requirement
• Intel Pentium 4 or better
• 2GB Ram or more
• USB 1.1 optional
• Windows XP or newer
• Mac OS X 10.6 or newer
• Ubuntu/Debian Linux
• OpenGL 2.0
Installing Simplify3D™ Software
After buying your Simplify3D license you receive a code so you can create an account on:
https://www.simplify3d.com/redeem/
In the next step you receive and email for the verification of your account. After that you can manage your
license online and download software packages.
Please check your spam-folder if you haven‘t reveived any email.
Windows
Unzip and double-click the .exe file to install. You may need to right-click and choose Run as administrator
depending on your permissions and trust settings. The Windows installation requires Microsoft Visual C++
2010 Redistributable, which should be automatically detected and installed if necessary.
Mac OS X 10.6.8+
Unzip and double-click the .app bundle to install. Enter your administrator password and follow the on-
screen prompts.
Linux
The Linux installer comes with both 32 and 64-bit options. After choosing the appropriate version for your
operating system, unzip the file and launch the .run installation package. It is recommended to launch this
program as super-user by openingTerminal cd‘ing to the directory where you unzipped the file, and then
typing:
sudo ./Simplify3D*installer.run
and entering the administrator password.
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Launching the Software
The installer will guide you through the installation steps. The last step is a prompt to open and launch your
Simplify3D™ Software for the first time.
The software must be activated through an Internet conn
ection after installation. You can deactivate a specific machine at any time by going to Help > Deactivate
Product.
The configuration Assistant
When you open Simplify3D™ for the first time, you
will be greeted by the Configuration Assistant. Select
your printer from the numerous printers listed in the
drop down menu and the Assistant will automatically
configure all of your settings.
If you want to access the Configuration Assi-
stant after installation to change your settings to a
dierent printer, it can be located in the horizontal
Menu Bar under Help > Conguration Assistant.
Conguration assistent
Import proles manually
Furthermore our profiles are available directly to download.
To import the downloaded profile, follow these steps:
• Click on menu “File” “Import FFF-Profile” and choose the downloaded file.
• Open the FFF settings window and check if the profile is visible.
Import prole
Select prole
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4.4 The Interface Layout
1. Build Table
This is the interactive 3D environment where you will be viewing and working with your 3D content before
printing. This is the “main stage” and primary viewing area. The gray grid is scaled proportionally to the size
of your build volume and is determined based on your printer selection with the Configuration Assistant.
Use these mouse shortcuts for dierent views:
• Rotate View – Left-click and drag
• Pan View – Right-click and drag
• Zoom – Scrolling or gesture zoom (or Shift-left-click and drag up and down)
2. Menu Bar
• Primary navigation to all aspects of Simplify3D™ Software.
3. Models
• When you import 3D models, they are listed in this section above the buttons/commands that enable
you to work with your models.
4. Processes
• The build operations to create your 3D print are listed here, along with buttons/commands enabling
you to work with process functions.
5. Toolbar
• This toolbar contains quick access buttons for frequently used tools. You can move the toolbar
anywhere you wish by clicking and dragging the top dotted line.
Interface Layout
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Toolbar
A. View
The first four buttons are preset viewing positions,
allowing you to quickly change to the default, top,
front, or side view.
B. Model Render
These tools control how you view the attributes of
your 3D models. You can add a wireframe or a point
cloud to your model, enable or disable the lighting
and the solid rendering of the model, or display the
surface normals of the model.
C. Cross Section Tool
The Cross Section tool gives you the ability to cut a
model in half to look inside it. The tool allows you to
cut your model from all three axes and can also be
accessed in the Preview Mode.
D. Maschine Control Panel - Maschinensteuerung
Simplify3D™ Software can connect to virtually any
printer through the Machine Control Panel (MCP).
Another way to access the MCP is through the top
menu bar under Tools > Machine Control Panel. The
MCP allows you to view your extruder and build
plate temperatures, preheat your nozzles, jog your
machine’s motors, and access the software-printer
communication log.
E. Support
The Manually Define Support tool provides the
freedom to customize your support structure under
or inside any part of a model.
Toolbar Simplify3D
3D Printing Workflow
The first step in the 3D printing process is to import the model you want to build. Save the 3D model file on
your computer or storage device as an .stl or .obj file.
Helpful mouse and keyboard shortcuts to move, scale, or rotate your model:
• Move Model – Ctrl-left-click and drag (or Command-left-click on Mac)
• Scale Model – Ctrl-right-click and drag up or down (or Command-right-click on Mac)
• Rotate Model – Alt-left-click and drag right or left (or Option-Left Click on Mac)
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Advanced model settings:
Double click on any model (either in the Models list or on the Build Table) to bring up the Model Settings
box. Enter numbers or use the up-down arrows to adjust the positioning, scaling, or rotation of your model.
A helpful feature is that you can see your model change in real time on the Build Table.
Modell settings
Settings and Processes for 3D Printing
In the first step of the workflow, you imported a model. The next step is
to define a Process that specifies how your model will be constructed. A
Process is a collection of settings including speed, size, support material,
quality levels, etc. Some models are built with one process, while more
complicated models may involve multiple processes throughout the build
sequence.
The first Process will be configured automatically based on the printer
selected in the Configuration Assistant. You’re free to make any adjust-
ments you desire, but it’s a great starting point!
To make adjustments to your Process, double-click on the Process or click
Edit Process Settings. This will open the FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)
Settings window.
Processes
Advanced model settings:
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