Type A Machines SERIES 1 User manual

SERIES 1
USER MANUAL
TYPE A MACHINES

Type A Machines Inc.
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Type A Machines
926 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
www.typeamachines.com
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2014 Series 1 3D Printer
User Manual
Welcome to the Type A Machines family of creators. We’re excited about
helping professionals, educators and individuals like yourself create
amazing things that support your success.
This user manual will help you get up and running quickly. You will also
find resources online to dive in more deeply, applications to build and
print your own 3D models, and models to download.
Enabling you to go from idea to physical object is our goal. We encourage
you to share your creations and give us input online at:
http://forum.typeamachines.com/
We can’t wait to see what you create. Happy printing!
Espen Sivertsen, CEO
Type A Machines
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Contents
1Box Contents.................................................................................................................................. 2
2About Your Series 1.......................................................................................................................3
3Getting Started...............................................................................................................................4
3.1 Unpacking Your Printer ........................................................................................................4
3.2 Attach the Side Panels, Spool Holder, and Build Platform ..............................................4
3.3 Connect to Ethernet and Power On ...................................................................................8
3.4 Load Filament ........................................................................................................................7
3.5 Connect to the Web Interface .............................................................................................8
3.6 Verifying and Calibrating the Z Height ...............................................................................9
3.7 Verifying Build Platform Alignment ..................................................................................11
3.8 Apply the Build Surface Treatment...................................................................................11
3.9 Time to Test Print!...............................................................................................................11
4Wi-Fi Set Up ..................................................................................................................................13
5Software Setup.............................................................................................................................13
5.1 Slicing software....................................................................................................................14
5.2 Loading a GCode File ..........................................................................................................14
6Removing a Printed Object from the Print Surface ................................................................15
7Prepare for Your Next Print .......................................................................................................15
8File Type Basics: .STL and GCode ..............................................................................................15
9Customer Support.......................................................................................................................16
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1Box Contents
Your 2014 Series 1 3D Printer
Quick Start Guide
PLA filament sample
Flat box containing:
oGlass build platform
oAcrylic side panels (4)
Accessory box containing:
o3D printed spool holder
oSpool holder L-bracket
oPower cable
oEthernet cable
oWi-Fi antenna
oSpatula for print removal
oGlue stick
oInsulated (ceramic) screwdriver
oWrench kit (contains 2 wrenches)
Plastic bag containing:
2 black-topped thumb screws
4 small bolts
8 large bolts
8 spacers
Hex wrench
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2About Your Series 1
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3Getting Started
3.1 Unpacking Your Printer
Open the box and tilt it over so that the printer is on its back. Grasp the metal arms where they connect to the rest
of the printer, and slide it out of the box. Stand the printer upright to remove the packing material.
Raise the build platform several inches
by turning the white knob, located in
the top-middle of the build area, then
remove the accessories box held
underneath.
Turn the 3D printed white knob located
in the top middle of the build area
clockwise to raise the build platform,
then remove the accessory box
underneath.
Now check the contents of the printer box to make sure that your 2014 Series 1 3D Printer shipped with all its
parts.
3.2 Attach the Side Panels, Spool Holder, and Build Platform
Gently lay the printer on its back to attach the acrylic side panels using the
large bolts and spacers, which are placed between the side panel and printer.
The panels engraved “Type A Machines” go on the top. The panels engraved
“Series 1” go on the bottom.
Place the spacers between the printer and the acrylic side panels and use
the large bolts to hold in place. Do not over-tighten.
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NOTE: It is important to install the side panels. The bottom side panels act as feet for the printer and are required for
ventilation. The upper side panels act to stabilize the printer during printing.
Stand the printer upright.
Remove the yellow tie from the printer head.
Attach the spool holder to the L-bracket with the 4 small bolts. Do not over tighten. Attach the assembly to the to
the top of the printer using the black topped thumb screws. The spool holder should be attached so that the
filament feeds forward.
The build platform is a glass build plate attached to an aluminum platform.
NOTE: The glass build plate can be affected by oils on your fingertips, so avoid touching the surface unnecessarily.
To attach your build platform, hold the build platform so that the aluminum is angled toward you. Place the four
holes of the build platform onto the four standoffs on the platform arms (the bolts with springs on the build
platform arms). Press down gently to depress the springs on the standoffs, then slide the build platform back to
lock into place.
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IMPORTANT: The build platform standoffs are factory calibrated and should not need to be adjusted unless
troubleshooting indicates it is necessary.
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3.3 Load Filament
Place a spool of filament onto the spool holder. Trim the end of the filament to ensure a clean, straight end. Press
and hold the lever on the right side of the print head to move the roller at the top of the lever to expose the hole
the filament goes into. Insert the filament into the hole until it meets resistance, approximately the depth of the
print head, then release the lever.
NOTE: Not all filament is created equal. Please be aware that the quality of PLA can vary
substantially. Poor quality PLA may damage your 2014 Series 1 3D Printer and it will
interfere with your ability to create a successful print. High quality filament is available
through the Type A Machines online store: www.typeamachines.com/products
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