RS 3D Printer User manual

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Instruction Manual
RS 3D Printer
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1) GENERAL
This instruction manual contains important information regarding the
installation, operation, maintenance and storage for RS 3D Printer. Please
read these instructions carefully and save them for future reference.
2) WARNING
Place RS 3D Printer in a dry environment andkeep a safe distance from other
objects,fireorwater.
PlaceRS3DPrinteronastablehorizontalplatform.
PleaseuseRS 3DPrinterinaventilatedenvironmentbecauseofpotentialslight
smellduringprinting,butkeepawayfromtheairvent.
To avoid nozzle blocking, please do not heat up the extruder before feeding the
filament.
Do not touch or remove the power cordor USB cable, or pull out the SD card
duringprinting.
Nevertouchtheextruderorbuildingplatebyanypartsofyourbodyoranything
whichiseasyonfireduringprinting,toavoidskindamageorfire.
Gloves are required to remove the models from the building plate to avoid
cutting,scratchingorburning.
Duringonlineprinting,thecomputercannotbeinsleepmode.
3) WORKING CONDITIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA
Printer Size: 298×221×403mm
Printing Size: 150×150×140mm
Layer Thickness: 0.18～0.3mm (0.2mm recommended)
Speed: 30-150 cm³/h
Net Weight: 7.5kg
Material: PLA
Printing Temperature: PLA 220-230°C
Power Input: 100 - 240V47/63Hz1.6A
Output: 12V/DC5.3A
Maximum Power: 63.6W
File format: STL/X3G/CODE
Compatible system: Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win 8.1
Operating software: DoraWare-W
Environment Temperature: 5℃～35℃
Relative Humidity: 30%～90%
4) ACCESSORIES
All of the following accessories arein the tool box.
Shovel Chisel Cut pliers
Tweezers Allen wrench and screw Clips
Power adapter and power cord USB Cable Build plate
Acupuncture Needle Teflon tube filament guide Gloves
Filament tube guide Spool holder SD card 2G
(Pic 1.2-01)
5) SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Notice:
The following installation of drivers and software is for Windows XP, 7, 8
and 8.1 system. For Windows Vista or XP Lite, please consult your local
retailer. For Mac OS, please contact your local retailer for Replicator
G.Please DO NOT use other open source Replicator G, because they
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might be not compatible with RS 3D Printer.
The driver for software is in the SD card. Please copy the driver to your
pc.
Please shutdown all firewalls or antivirus software before installing
Doraware.
“Disable Driver Signature Enforcement” is required for Windows 8 or 8.1.
Please follow the instruction below.
After running the driver, Windows 7 will install the driver automatically.
5.1 Disable Driver Signature Enforcement for Windows 8 or 8.1
5.1.1 Press [WIN] and [R] on your keyboard, enter command [shutdown /r /o /f /t
00], and click the [OK] button. (Pic 5.1-01)
(Pic 5.1-01)
5.1.2 System will restart to a [Choose an option] screen, then select
[Troubleshoot]. (Pic5.1-02)
(Pic 5.1-02)
5.1.3 Select [Advanced options] from [Troubleshoot] screen. (Pic 5.1-03)
(Pic 5.1-03)
5.1.4 Select [Startup Settings] from [Advanced options] screen. (Pic 5.1-04)
(Pic 5.1-04)
5.1.5 Click [Restart] button System will restart to [Advanced Boot Options]
screen. (Pic 5.1-05)
(Pic 5.1-05)
5.1.6 Select [Disable Driver Signature Enforcement] or press [F7] on your
keyboard, then restart. (Pic 5.1-06)
(Pic 5.1-06)
5.2 Driver Installation for Windows 8 or 8.1
5.2.1 Double-click English-Setup.exe. Click [more] and select [allows all
programs].
5.2.2 Select [next], then select [Browse] to change [Destination Location].
Select a folder, click [next]. (Pic 5.2-01 to Pic 5.2-02)
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(Pic 5.2-01)
(Pic 5.2-02)
5.2.3 Click [next]. (Pic 5.2-03)
(Pic 5.2-03)
5.2.4 Select [Create a desktop icon], then select [next]. (Pic 5.2-04)
(Pic 5.2-04)
5.2.5 Select [install]. (Pic 5.2-05)
(Pic 5.2-05)
5.2.6 Select [Finish] to complete software installation. (Pic 5.2-06)
(Pic 5.2-06)
5.3 Confirm installation for Windows 7, 8 or 8.1
5.3.1 Right click「Computer」, select「Manage」, and then select「Device
Manager」. (Pic 5.3-01)
(Pic 5.3-01)
5.3.2 Select [Ports (COM&LPT)], no [?] or [!] icon ahead of [USB Serial Port]
means the driver is installed successfully. (Pic 5.3-02)
(Pic 5.3-02)
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5.3.3 If failed, right-click [Ports (COM & LPT)], and select [Scan for hardware
changes]. (Pic 5.3-03)
(Pic 5.3-03)
5.3.4 Select [Browse my computer for driver software].
(Pic 5.3-04)
5.3.5 Select [Browse]. (Pic 5.5-05)
(Pic 5.3-05)
5.3.6 Select [Install] to re-install the driver. (Pic 5.3-06)
(Pic 5.3-06)
5.3.7 Click [+] ahead of [Ports (COM&LPT)]. A serial port means the driver is
installed successfully. (Pic 5.3-07)
(Pic 5.3-07)
5.4 Run as an administrator for Windows 7, 8 or 8.1
5.4.1 Right-click the desktop icon or Wstk.exe under installation directory. (Pic
5.4-01)
(Pic 5.4-01)
5.4.2 Select [Run this program as an administrator] and [change settings for all
users], then [Apply], and then select [OK]. (Pic 5.4-02)
(Pic 5.4-02)
6) PREPARATION FOR PRINTING
Notice: Please insert the SD card into RS 3D Printer before printing, otherwise
the software will not be able to connect RS 3D Printer. If RS 3D Printer is
disconnected with your pc due to interruption, please pull out and re-insert the
USB cable.
6.1 Building plate Calibration and Z-height Measurement
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Each RS 3D Printer is pre-calibrated, while the building plate and the Z-height
may be affected during transportation.
6.1.1 Turn on the Power Switch of RS 3D Printer, and connect your pc with RS
3D Printer by the USB cable. OpenDoraWare-W 1.0, click [Flush] and select the
Combo, then click [Connect] to connect RS 3D Printer.
Notice: each RS 3D Printer has a different Combo Number. In this case, the
Combo Number is COM15. TheCombo Number can also be traced in the Device
Manager. (Pic 6.1-01)
(Pic 6.1-01)
6.1.2 The [Connect] Icon turns grey when the connection is succeeded. (Pic 6.1-
02)
(Pic 6.1-02)
6.1.3 Click [3 Axis] and then click [Roughly measure]. (Pic 6.1-03)
(Pic 6.1-03)
6.1.4 The building plate should be calibrated to horizontal before printing to
guarantee printing quality.
(Pic 6.1-04)
6.1.5 Select accurately measurement value onthe right of the [Accurately
measure] button, then click [Accurately measure] to move the building plate
step by step, until there is only 0.3mm between the building plate and the nozzle.
Choose the parameterand click the direction you want to move.
6.1.6 Put a business card betweenthe nozzle and the building plate. The correct
height is that no room left between the nozzle and the building plate,while not
damaging the business card. (Pic 6.1-05)
(Pic 6.1-05)
6.1.7 Keep the extruderstill, move the building plate forward and backward,
and adjust the screw A or screw B (the ones with spring) beneath the building
plate, to ensure the same distance (0.3mm) between the nozzle and the building
plate at different points. Click [Accurately measure] to adjust the Z-height when
the distance is not 0.3mm. (Pic 6.1-06)
(Pic 6.1-06)
Use the Allen Wrench in the tool boxto adjust the building plate by tightening
or loosening the screwsbeneath the building plate to adjust Z-height. (Pic 6.1-
07)
Twist the screw clockwise: to increase the distance between the nozzle and
the building plate.
Twist the screw anticlockwise: to reduce the distancebetween the nozzle and
the building plate.
(Pic 6.1-07)
Put a business
card here
Screw A
Screw B
Screw C
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(Pic 6.1-08)
6.1.8 Move the building plate and the extruder head to placethe nozzle in the
center of the building plate,and keep the building plate still. Move the extruder
from left to right, and adjust Screw C (the one with spring) beneath, to ensure
the same distance (0.3mm). Click [Accurately measure] to adjust the Z-height
when the distance is not 0.3mm. (Pic 6.1-09)
(Pic 6.1-09)
6.1.9 After adjusting the building plate, click [Meter Z], and the building plate
will go down again and stopwhen touching the Limit Switch.
Click [Size setting], new data will be saved on the program.
Notice: each RS 3D Printer may have different Z-height. In this case, it is
145.5mm. Please follow this User Manual and save the Z-height of RS 3D Printer.
(Pic 6.1-10)
(Pic 6.1-10)
Print the models in the SD card to test the Z-height. If the Z-height is too low
(too much distance between the nozzle and the building plate), please add
0.2mm. Likewise, please minus 0.2mm if the Z-height is too high (too less
distance between the nozzle and the building plate).
When Z-height is changed, re-generating Gcode is not required for online
printing; re-generating Gcode and re-saving x3g are required for offline printing.
6.2 Temperature Setting
6.2.1 Set target temperature at 220℃and click [Setting]. (Pic 6.2-01)
(Pic 6.2-01)
7) FILAMENT
7.1 Feed the filament
Notice: To avoid blockingthe extruder, please make sure the filament is fed
through the center of the hole. (Pic7.1-01)
Y Axis
X Axis
Screw C
Z height value
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(Pic 7.1-01)
7.1.1 Load the filament spool on the spool holder, and install the filament tube
guide in the tool box on RS 3D Printer by a screw. (Pic 7.1-02)
(Pic 7.1-02)
7.1.2 Pass the filament through the filament tube guide and load the filament
through the Teflon tube filament guide. (Pic 7.1-03)
(Pic 7.1-03)
7.1.3 Straighten the free endof the filament and cut the filament vertically with
the Cut pliers. (Pic 7.1-04) Put the free end of the filament into the hole in the
middle of the extruder head, and feed the filament until it submerges into the
hold.
(Pic 7.1-04)
7.1.4 After reaching the Target Temperature (220℃, see 4.2.1), click
「Forward」until the filament emerges fromthe nozzle. Click「Stop」to
discontinue the process or it will stop automatically after 10 seconds. (Pic 7.1-
05 to Pic 7.1-06)
(Pic 7.1-05)
(Pic 7.1-05)
7.2 Change the filament
7.2.1 When the filament is about exhausted but your model has not finished yet,
changing filamentis required to continue the printing. The freeend of the
filament should be cut vertically (Pic 7.2-01) and then feed the free endof the
new filament until the new filament emerges from the nozzle.
Feeding hole
√
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(Pic 7.2-01)
(Pic 7.2-02)
7.3 Reverse the filament
To reverse filament, the extruder should be heated up to 220℃. Then click
[Reverse] until the filament is totally reversed from the extruder. Click [Stop] to
discontinue the process or it will stop automatically after 10 seconds. (Pic 7.3-
01)
(Pic 7.3-01)
8) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
8.1 Functions
8.1.1 Software interface(Pic 8.1-01)
(Pic 8.1-01)
8.1.2 Click the model before editing. When the model is selected, the name, size
and route of the model will display on the top of the left side. (Pic 8.1-02/03)
Red Model: selected
Pink Model: unselected
Green Model: out of printing size
(Pic 8.1-02)
(Pic 8.1-03)
8.1.3 Left click property anddrag. The editing icon can be placed anywhere
within the software interface. (Pic 8.1-04)
1.Cut the end to be flat and hold
the left filament straight.
2. Bended filament will block the
extruder.
Keeping pushing down the leftover filament
until the filament get stuck into the gear.
Then relax your hands after 20 seconds.
Editing menu
Model display area
3-axis reference
Main menu
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(Pic 8.1-04)
8.1.4 There are 14 function icons in total in the menu. (Pic 8.1-05)
(Pic 8.1-05)
8.1.5 Open a STL file in your pc. (Pic 8.1-06)
(Pic 8.1-06)
8.1.6 Adjust the viewing direction of the model by clicking the seven view icons.
(Pic 8.1-07)
[Normal], [Front], [Back], [Left], [Right], [Top], and [Bottom].
Normal Front Left Top
(Pic 8.1-07)
8.1.7 The Property on the right sidecontains: [Model Edit], [3 Axis], and
[Extruder]. Model Edit includes: [Edit Model], [Configuration parameter] and
[Generate Gcode]. (Pic 8.1-08)
(Pic 8.1-08)
8.1.8Model Edit
In the [Data] column, you can select or enter a number for [Move], [Rotate] or
[Scale]. (Pic 8.1-09)
(Pic 8.1-09)
1. Move: before generating Gcode, the model should be centered and placed on
the bottom of the printing area.
Click [Move] to move the model by X/Y/Z Axis or click [Auto Layout].
AutoLayout: to placethe lowest points of the model to the bottom of the building
area. It may not work for some models because such models have no horizontal
bottom surface.
2. Rotate: click [X Axis], [Y Axis] or [Z Axis] to rotate the model by X\Y\Z axis.
3. Scale: click [Zoom] to resize the model proportionally or click [X Axis], [Y
Axis] or [Z Axis] to resize the model by X\Y\Z axis.
If you are not satisfied with your edition, right click and select [Reset]. After
edition, please click [save].
To print multiple models at one time, click [Ctrl] on your keyboard and your left
mouse at the same time to choose multiple models. (Pic d and Pic e)
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Pic d Pic e
8.2Setting
Set the parameter according to the structure and size of model.
8.2.1 Print Base
With Print Base:
We recommend printing with print base for most models.
Without Print Base:
For printing without print base, an extremely flat building plate and correct Z-
height are required, as well as the model is within 8cm*8cm (xaxis * y axis).
The models without print basewill have the extra smooth bottomsurface.
8.2.2 Support Mode: No Support, Exterior Support and Interior Support. (Pic 8.2-
01)
Exterior Support:support between building plateand the model.
Interior Support: support inside the model.
(Pic 8.2-01)
8.2.3 Infill Ratio
For solid model: 95%-100%. 95% is recommended because of the dilation of PLA
during printing.
For other model: 10%-30% is the common choice to save filament.
8.2.4 Shells: the outer layers of the model.
8.2.5 Speed: normally from 30-80. Optimum speed is 60. (Pic 8.2-02)
(Pic 8.2-02)
8.3 Generate Gcode
When the parameteris set, click [Generate Gcode] and a green progress bar
will appear. Please wait until the process is finished. (Pic 8.3-01 to Pic 8.3-02)
(Pic 8.3-01)
(Pic 8.3-02)
8.4 Start printing
After generating Gcode, printing is available either online or offline.
8.4.1 For online printing, click [Start] to print after generating Gcode. (Pic 8.4-01)
(Pic 8.4-01)
Click Ctrl and left mouse
to choose more models.
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During online printing, the interface in the right cannot be edited. (Pic 8.4-02)
(Pic 8.4-02)
When the printing processis abnormal, click [Discon] or [End]to stop printing.
(Pic 8.4-03)
(Pic 8.4-03)
8.4.2 For offline printing, please click [SD] to save x3g file, and copythe x3g file
to your SD cardby the SD cardreader, and theninsert your SD card intoRS 3D
Printer to select printing file. (Pic 8.4-04)
(Pic 8.4-04)
Notice:
RS 3D Printer recognizes SD card of 2GB only;
Please use English alphabet or number within 20 digits as x3g file name;
Please DO NOT place any x3g file in a subfolder of the SD card;
Please wait until [Save the x3g file successful] shows. Please DO NOT
close the software during [saving x3g file].
Select the files to print on the touch screen, for offline printing only. (Pic 8.4-05)
(Pic 8.4-05)
You can save multiple x3g files until the storage reaches 2GB. Touch any file to
start print. (Pic 8.4-06)
(Pic 8.4-06)
The touch screen will display file name, setting Temperature, Extruder
Temperature and printing process. Touch [Stop] to stop printing. (Pic 8.4-07)
(Pic 8.4-07)
Click [Yes] or [No] to discontinue or continue printing.
(Pic 8.4-08)
Error alert will show up if anything wrong during printing. (Pic 8.4-09)
(Pic 8.4-09)
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8.5 Printing is finished
Wear gloves to remove the model by hands. Shovel, cut pliers and other tools
are very useful. (Pic 8.5-01 and 8.5-03)
(Pic 8.5-01)
(Pic 8.5-02)
(Pic 8.5-03)
To print another model, choose the model and right click the mouseto remove
the former one. Otherwise, two or more models will be displayed in the printing
area. (Pic 8.5-04)
(Pic 8.5-04)
9) MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
Extruder Blocking
9.1.1 Connect RS 3D Printer with your pc, increase the extruder temperature
from 220℃by 5-10℃each time, click [Forward] and push the filament by hand
to extrude the filament until the filament emerges from the nozzle. (Pic 9.1-01)
9.1.2 If the nozzle is coated by filament, please heat up the extruder temperature
at 220℃and clean up the nozzle by cleantowel.
(Pic 9.1-01)
9.1.3 Heat up the extruder temperature to 220°C. Click [Forward] to extrude the
filament, use the Acupuncture Needle in the tool box to insert into the hole of
the nozzle to clean up the nozzleup and down.
Notice: MUST wear gloves in the tool box. (Pic 9.1-02)
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(Pic 9.1-02)
10) AFTER SALES SERVICE
Each RS 3D Printer has a unique identifier, which is an 11 digits series number.
(Pic 10-01) Please provide this number with pictures/videos of your problem for
after sales service.
(Pic 10-01)
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