Type A Machines SERIES 1 User manual

Loading Filament
•Place filament on the included rod and place !
the rod into slots at the top of the spool holder.
•Trim the filament end and feed it through the guide.
•Remove the yellow tie holding the print head.
•While holding the lever on the right side of the
print head, feed filament into the print head !
until it touches bottom, then attach the !
filament guide tube to the print head.
Installing the Build Platform
•Push the build platform down onto the spring-
loaded standoffs, then slide it away from you to
secure it. If equipped with a heated bed, attach !
the cable to the connector located on the e-tray
cover.
Final Assembly Steps
•Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna and power cable !
to the rear of the printer to complete assembly.
Unboxing Your Printer
•Lay the box on the side with the “Type A
Machines” sticker upright, facing you.
•With the box on its side, grasp the top-center of
the printer's white frame and slide it out.
Note: Pull on the white frame ONLY to avoid
damage to the printer.
•Remove the foam packaging, stand the printer
up, and remove the plastic bag. Turn the white
knob clockwise to raise the platform and remove
the box held underneath.
•Retrieve the second cardboard box from the
foam packaging and open both boxes.
NOTE: Retain printer box and packing for
reuse in case of upgrade or repair.
Attaching the Side Panels
•Attach side panels with included bolts, spacers,
and wrench with “Type A Machines” on the top
panels, larger end to the rear.
•Place spacers between the printer and side
panels, then insert bolt. Ensure webcam bracket
bolt, top front left, is straight before tightening.
Attaching the Spool Holder
•Attach the spool holder to center top (be careful
not to over-tighten), then attach guide tube.
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Next: Connecting and Setting Up

Connecting to Your Printer
•Turn on your printer using the front power button.
•To Connect via Wi-Fi Directly: The printer will
create it’s own Wi-Fi network on startup, if no
known networks are found, named “Series1-”
and the 4 or 6 digit number on the faceplate.
•Join the network, then open a browser and type: !
http://series1-XXXXX.local:5000
•Replace “XXXXX” with the four or six digit serial
number, then press Enter.
•To Connect via an Existing Wi-Fi Network: !
Click the Wireless icon, choose a network, and
log in. Your printer will join the network and the
browser will return to the password page. Your
printer will now be accessible on that network,
at the same URL used previously.
•To Connect via Ethernet: A router is required to
connect to the printer via Ethernet. Connect an
Ethernet cable first to the router, then printer.
The printer will join the network when turned on.
Checking Build Platform Alignment
The print head must be the same distance from
the build platform at all points or filament may not
adhere or extrusion may be blocked.
•In the Control tab, press the Platform Home
button to move the bed to the home position.
•Press the “Motors Off” button to the left.
•Next, turn the white knob to adjust the build
platform until the needle touches, but exerts no
pressure on the surface
•Last, move the extruder to all corners to confirm.
Aligning the Build Platform if Needed
•Loosen the black thumbscrews on the build
platform underside. Adjust the platform using
the white thumbscrews until the needle just
touches the bed at all corners, then tighten the
black thumbscrews to lock it in place.
•Verify Platform Home position after adjustment
before printing (next section). Vibration and
impact can affect alignment, be sure to verify it
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Status Indicators
Print status, errors, and progress
Visualizer
Live cam view (if equipped), 3D model render
Wi-Fi Settings
Wi-Fi network select, Access Point mode
Settings
General printer settings
Tabs
Files: File upload and management, “Cone” file
Temperature: Print head, heated bed controls
Control: Direct print head control, Home!
Terminal: Command-line interface
Timelapse: Timelapse video playback
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Connecting and Setting Up
Next: Preparing to Print
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Checking the Platform Home Position
The Platform Home is the position to which the
build platform moves when a print starts. If the
surface is too near, the filament will be blocked
from extruding and the extruder may make a
clicking sound. If the platform is too far, the
filament will not adhere to surface.
Adjusting the Platform Home Position
•Adjust the Platform Home position, by turning
the black knob a quarter turn at a time.
Clockwise lowers the platform, increasing!
the distance between platform and extruder.
Counterclockwise raises it, decreasing the
distance between platform and extruder.
•Press the Platform Home button to move the
platform to the new setting after each
adjustment, then check if it is correct.
Preparing the Build Surface
•To help the print adhere, apply a single pass !
of glue stick to the glass build surface.
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Printing
It’s time to print. A model of a cone has been
included on the printer. This model is already
prepared, has optimized for print speed, and
should take a little over 15 minutes to print.
To print the Cone model:
•Clck the Files tab within the Series 1 interface
and locate the file named “Cone”.
•Click the Printer icon to the right of the file and
the printer will begin to print.
The print head (and heated bed, if equipped) will
come up to temperature and the print will start.
Beware of hot components while in use.
You can monitor the print head and build platform
temperatures in the Temperature tab.
When finished, use the included spatula to
remove the print from the build platform. Avoid
putting pressure on the platform so that
alighment is not affected.
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Preparing to Print
Congratulations!
on your first print!
Get More from Series 1
Get more from your printer at the Type A Machines website. !
Download Cura for Type A to prepare models for printing, get
the user manual, and shop for filaments and accessories.
http://www.typeamachines.com/gettingstarted
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IMPORTANT SURFACE TREATMENT NOTE
Some materials, such as PET, will bond
permanently with the glass build plate if
printed in direct contact. This will result in
damage not covered under warranty.
•Refer to the manufacturer of a material !
for surface treatment requirements.
•Use a surface treatment whenever !
using unfamililiar materials.