VOLUMIC STREAM MK3 Series User manual

USER MANUAL
STREAM MK3/SC2/SH65 SERIES
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS v1.3 –April 2022
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SUMMARY
DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................................................................. 2
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................... 2
CONDITIONS OF USE AND SAFETY WARNINGS....................................................................................................... 3
GETTING STARTED................................................................................................................................................... 5
MOUNT THE CENTRAL FEED ................................................................................................................................... 7
MOUNT THE SIDE REEL (OPTION) ........................................................................................................................... 8
MOUNT THE HOOD (OPTION)................................................................................................................................. 8
LOAD FILAMENT...................................................................................................................................................... 9
EJECT THE FILAMENT ............................................................................................................................................ 10
COMPRESSOR ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................................................. 10
FILAMENT DETECTOR ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................................... 11
TRAY PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................................. 12
TAKE OFF YOUR OBJECT........................................................................................................................................ 13
PLATE CALIBRATION.............................................................................................................................................. 14
PRINTING IN STAND-ALONE MODE (SD card) ....................................................................................................... 18
ETHERNET SERVER ................................................................................................................................................ 19
SIMPLIFY3D ACTIVATION PROCEDURE ................................................................................................................. 20
PRINTER MENU ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
ERROR CODES........................................................................................................................................................ 36
HEAD CHANGE PROCEDURE.................................................................................................................................. 37
HEAD MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE....................................................................................................................... 38
USING DIFFERENT TYPES OF NOZZLES .................................................................................................................. 47
FIRMWARE UPDATE.............................................................................................................................................. 49
GOOD PRACTICES –TIPS AND TRICKS ................................................................................................................... 52
MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................................................................... 54
BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................................ 56
COM PORT SETUP ................................................................................................................................................. 58
PRINTER SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 59
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS......................................................................................................................................... 61
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY........................................................................................................................... 62
PACKING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................................... 65

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DISCLAIMER
Please carefully read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual. Failure to read this manual may
result in personal injury, substandard results, or damage to your equipment. Make sure that anyone who uses the 3D
printer knows and understands the contents of the manual in order to take full advantage of your VOLUMIC.
The conditions or methods used in the installation, handling, storage, use or destruction of the device are beyond our
control and knowledge. Accordingly, we cannot be held liable for any loss, injury, damage or expense arising out of or in
connection with the installation, handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. The information in this document was
obtained from sources believed to be reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or
implied, as to its accuracy.
Intended use of VOLUMIC 3D printers
Volumic 3D printers are designed and manufactured for modeling objects by molten wire deposition using technical
thermoplastics or not, in a professional environment. Precision, reliability and speed make VOLUMIC 3D printers the ideal
machines for printing design models, functional or non-functional prototypes, the production of small to medium series
and custom and industrial tooling.
VOLUMIC 3D printers have excellent print quality and have a whole range of different materials to print to meet as many
needs as possible. However, the user remains responsible for the qualification and validation of the application of the
printed object for its intended use, in particular for applications in fields with strict regulations such as medical devices
and aeronautics. It is a free platform in terms of materials, but we still recommend the use of VOLUMIC materials in order
to best exploit the capabilities of your 3D printer.
INTRODUCTION
You have just acquired a VOLUMIC 3D printer and we thank you for it.
This manual contains chapters on the installation and use of your VOLUMIC 3D printer. It also contains important
information and instructions for safety, installation and use. Please read all information carefully and follow the
instructions and guidelines in this manual to ensure high quality prints and avoid possible accidents and injuries.
Make sure anyone using the 3D printer has access to this manual. We do our best to make this manual as accurate and
complete as possible. This information is believed to be correct but does not claim to be exhaustive, and should only be
used as a guide. If you notice any errors or omissions, please let us know so that we can take action. This will allow us to
improve our documentation and our service.
For any questions regarding your 3D printer, you can also visit our website at the following
address:https://support.printer-3d-volumic.com
You will find the FAQs, drivers, software, utilities and printing profiles essential for the proper functioning of your machine.
You can also reach the after-sales service by e-mail at the [e-mail] by phone at+33(0)9 500 27
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TERMS OF USE AND
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Safety Information
VOLUMIC 3D printers generate high temperatures and have hot moving parts that can cause injury. Never touch the inside
of the printer while it is in operation and wear proper protection, such as safety gloves. Always control the printer using
the front touch screen and the front STOP button. Allow your 3D printer to cool for at least 5 minutes before touching
the interior parts wearing safety gloves.
Do not make any modifications, configuration changes, electrical, electronic or mechanical adjustments unless authorized
by the manufacturer.
VOLUMIC 3D printers must be used indoors, in a dry place and away from any liquid or gaseous projection.
Be sure to ventilate the room in question as much as possible and do not subject your printer to strong
drafts.
The recommended ambient operating temperature is a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 25°C. Avoid
leaving your printer heating up for more than 15 minutes without it printing, especially when a filament is
loaded in order to avoid nozzle blockages.
The VOLUMICS have been designed to operate 24 hours a day and can therefore print non-stop without
supervision. However, an unforeseen malfunction of the machine or the print can still cause significant
damage to the machine and even to the environment. So be sure to put your printer in a suitable place,
avoiding as many risks as possible, and provide safety devices adapted to your installation.
Do not deposit anythingon your printer outside or inside it, keep it clean and regularly clean all deposits and other waste
generated by printing. Do not use alcohol or solvent based cleaners to clean your machine.
Do not cover your printer during operation as this will greatly increase the risk of overheating. If necessary, use only the
appropriate Volumic cover and never disconnect the ventilation from it during a print.
During operation, keep the protective door closed and keep children away. Never let children use the 3D printer without
strict adult supervision.
For your safety, never insert a limb inside the printer during operation, otherwise serious burns/injury may result. Wait
at least 5 minutes after stopping heating of the extruder and/or the printing bed before touching it. Wear safety gloves
for all manipulations inside the printer as well as for the printing plate. At the end of a print, wait for the print bed and/or
the extruder to cool down to a maximum temperature of 35°C before opening the door and removing the printed object
or handling the 3D printer .
VOLUMIC 3D printers are not intended for use by people with reduced mental and/or physical capacities, lack of
experience and knowledge, except under supervision or after having received instructions relating to the use of the
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Caution: there is a potential risk of mechanical pinching. VOLUMIC 3D printers contain moving parts
and systems. During operation, keep your limbs outside of the enclosure as there is a risk of pinching
which could cause injury. Always use safety gloves when working inside the printer and make sure the
systems are not moving. With or without a cover installed, never access the inside of the machine from
above while it is in operation as you risk injuring yourself.
Warning: there is a potential risk of burns, the print head can reach temperatures of up to 400°C
depending on the model, and the heating plate up to 150°C. Do not touch these two items with bare
hands. Always allow the printer to cool for 30 minutes before carrying out maintenance or
modifications. Wear safety gloves for all work on the heating elements.
Health and security
Always unplug the printer before carrying out maintenance or modifications.
VOLUMIC 3D printers are designed to be compatible with the vast majority of materials on the market. Materials are
normally safe to print if each manufacturer's recommended temperatures and settings are applied. We still recommend
printing all materials in a well ventilated and filtered area if you are not using the filter hood (optional).
In view of the very broad material compatibility of VOLUMIC printers, it is up to you to check the compatibility and the
risk of toxic substance releases of the materials used via the safety data sheets and the recommendations of the
manufacturer of these materials. For more information, consult the SDS (safety data sheet) of each specific material to
know the risks.
Some materials can release VOCs (volatile organic compounds) when printed in VOLUMIC 3D printers. It can cause
headaches, fatigue, dizziness, confusion, nausea, malaise, difficulty concentrating and a feeling of intoxication. The use of
a filtration hood (optional) is strongly recommended in these cases. For more information, consult the SDS (safety data
sheet) of these materials. Other materials may release toxic substances when printed. Consult the manufacturer's
literature and recommendations for safe use of these materials.
The installation of the filtration hood (optional) is recommended for printing certain materials that may release harmful
substances. We recommend the systematic use of the filtration hood in order to avoid any risk of release of harmful
substances depending on the materials used. If you do not use a filtration hood, a ventilation and filtration system suitable
for your environment must be installed near the 3D printer. Refer to the manufacturer's recommendations to identify the
risks of each material.
Connect your printer to the electrical network with the supplied cable on a suitable socket, without fault or trace of
excessive wear, avoiding as much as possible to combine with other sockets. Any disassembly and/or modification of your
3D printer is at your own risk. Any disassembled or modified part (excluding consumables) will no longer be subject to a
manufacturer's warranty, except with the express agreement of the latter.
Be sure to remove any object from the bed and in the printer before printing, otherwise it may cause collisions with the
extruder, which can totally disrupt your machine, or even damage it.
Place your printer on a sturdy, stable surface. The vibrations emitted by the printer in operation can overcome an
unsuitable support and cause the machine to fall, causing serious damage to it and to the environment, injuring people
nearby, and greatly increasing fire risks.

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GETTING STARTED
UNPACKING:
Gently unpack your VOLUMIC without turning it over, removing the protective foam so that you can take it out of its box
using the handles located on the sides of it, and place it on a solid and stable surface that can support weight (more than
40Kg for the MK3 and SC2, more than 70Kg for the SH65).
Allow a minimum space of L70xD55xH75 cm for the dimensions of the MK3/SC, and L100xD70xH90 cm for the SH65.
Remove all tape and interior protective foam blocking the extruder and build plate. Move them manually to make sure
that nothing is blocking their movements. These must be completely free and without a hitch, only the resistance of the
motors must be felt.
Attention :never start your printer with the bed or the extruder blocked as this could cause damage to your machine.
Make sure that any accessories and/or protection inside your printer have been removed before connecting.
All of our printers are tested before shipment and are backed by a two-year manufacturer's warranty. However, in the
event of a return for after-sales service or maintenance, it is important to keep the original packaging and the protective
foam of your VOLUMIC in order to ensure its transport in the best possible conditions. The packing procedure for a
return in the best conditions is detailed in the chapter "Packing instructions for your printer". A return without original
packaging as well as all its protections engages your responsibility, and any damage or breakage during transport cannot
be taken under guarantee.
THE START :
Connect your VOLUMIC printerto the mains with the supplied power cord. If you want to use it with a computer, connect
it to it with the supplied USB cable. Autonomous mode without connection to a computer is however strongly
recommended to keep stable results especially for long prints.
Turn on your VOLUMIC printer using the switch on the rear panel. The printer will be detected and installed (if connected
to a computer). After initialization, the display of your printer indicates, among other things, the temperature of the print
head (nozzle) and of the heated bed.
The blue backlit front buttonallows you to stop all commands in progress, whether it is a printing started, a heating
instruction, manual movements or any other functions started. It acts as a general STOP. Pressing and holding this button
for more than 3 seconds will cause the printer to restart completely.
VOLUMIC 3D printers are equipped with safety devices detecting the opening of the front doors in order to stop the
movements of the machine. WARNING: This feature is not activated by default, it is up to you to turn it on (via the "MENU-
>Configuration->Detections->Door protection" to ON, then save) in order to use the machine safely.

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WARNING: if activated, detection of the opening of the front doors does not cut off the heating in progress.
Always wear safety gloves for any manual intervention inside the printer enclosure to avoid any mechanical
pinching or burning by the print head or the heating plate.
We draw your attention to the fact that the bonnet is not equipped with an opening detection system, the
same if the bonnet is not present. Never access the inside of the enclosure of the machine from above during
operation, as there is a risk of mechanical pinching and/or burns.
VOLUMIC printers are equipped with security features for access to configuration parameters. By default, access to the
machine configuration menu is not password protected. We recommend that you register a password as soon as the
printer is installed in order to restrict access to advanced settings (via MENU->Configuration->Security).
SOFTWARE TO INSTALL:
Connect the supplied SD card to your computer (using the supplied SD reader if your computer is not equipped with one),
if it does not start on its own, open the corresponding reader and double-click on "Setup Stream Series.x.exe”, then follow
the on-screen instructions. The installation of your printer drivers and software will follow one another, follow the
instructions on the screen for each installation.
Caution, for installation on workstations without administration rights, contact your IT administrator.
You will also find the installation pack on the website in the “Support -> Software” section, as well as all available
documentation and instructions, firmware updates and printing profiles for different software.
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MOUNT THE CENTRAL FEED
The VOLUMICs are delivered with a central reel, mount this on the top panel at the rear of the machine, clipping it to the
frame. The reel is delivered with a set of guide tubes. This is not mandatory for operation but is strongly recommended
to improve the general quality of your prints. To use, insert the short tube into the pilot hole at the bottom of the left
bearing of the reel, sticking out to the rear. The long tube forward.
The reel and the guide tubes.
The tubes mounted. Insert them fully into
the holes to avoid blocking the filament in
its path.
The tube runs backwards.
Insert the spool unwinding backwards to
feed the filament into the short tube.
Run the filament all the way through the
tubes. If it blocks at the junction, push the
tubes all the way in.
Put the stopper on the outlet of the long
tube.
The backstop comes against the filament
sensor once the filament is loaded.
The complete reel mounted on the printer.

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MOUNT THE SIDE REEL (OPTION)
If you have purchased a side reel or a filter hood that includes this one, proceed as follows:
1. Place the reel in the opening of the right handle.
2. Insert the filament guide/reel blocker.
3. Put your spool, output forward for use without cover (backward with cover).
4. Pass your filament through the guide.
5. Insert the spool clamp to prevent the spool from moving.
MOUNT THE HOOD (OPTION)
We recommend the systematic use of the filtration hood in order to prevent any
risk of rejection of harmful substances depending on the materials used.
If no filtration hood is used, be sure to ventilate your environment and install
adequate ventilation and filtration systems.
If you have purchased a hood with filtration, proceed as follows.
1. Place the hood on the machine, hinges at the back.
2. Screw the hinges to the frame with the 4 screws provided and a 4mm ALLEN key.
3. MK3/SC2: unscrew the 2 screws of the left bearing above the machine with a
2mm ALLEN key.
SH65: Put the right and left cylinder supports in position on the holes of the
frame, insert the M3x12 screws provided (2 on each side) and tighten.
4. Put the cylinder support in position and insert the 2 screws provided (longer,
M3x20).
5. Screw the support on the left bearing with the 2 screws using a 2mm ALLEN key.
6. Insert the filter unit's power connector into the connector provided on the
electronic unit of your VOLUMIC (on the left on MK3/SC2, in the center at the
bottom on SH65).
7. Your hood is ready to use!
CAUTION: Volumic 3D printers are not designed to work with a cover without air circulation.
Make sure that the filtration power supply is always connected. Never leave the machine
printing with a cover without filtration connected. If your filtration no longer works or if you
don't want to plug it in, leave the cover open. In this case, refer to the recommendations of
the manufacturer of the material used to assess the risks of printing it without a filtration
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LOAD FILAMENT
AUTOMATIC MODE :
Always wear safety gloves for this type of operation to avoid any risk of burns during handling.Insert a filament (cut at an
angle) into the detector, the printer beeps when it is detected and starts automatic loading. Push this one up to training
so that it gets caught up in it. The heating cycle starts to reach the loading temperature, then the machine will load the
filament. If you did not have time to bring the filament to the insertion drive, push it again when the printer beeps or the
loading sound and it starts, she will train him then. Once loaded and the drive stopped, stop the heating using the
"CANCEL/STOP" button or the button on the front of the printer in order to cool the extruder.
NB: The filament may get
stuck at the entrance of
the extruder, in this case,
hold the tube straight with one hand
and push the filament with the other
hand. In order to avoid this
phenomenon as much as possible, we
advise you to always cut the end of
your filament on the bias.
MANUAL MODE :
1) On the welcome screen, click on “Load filament”. As the nozzle heats up to loading temperature, insert a slant cut filament
through the designated hole in the filament sensor and push it until it reaches the drive wheel.
2) Once the extruder is at temperature, the printer emits 3 successive beeps or a sound and the drive wheel is automatically
triggered. While it rotates, push the filament so that it engages in the drive wheel and is loaded into the print nozzle.
Towards the end of loading, check that your material is coming out of the nozzle correctly before the wheel stops. Once
the procedure is complete, remove the extruded material with precision pliers. If the material has not come out, restart
the "Load wire" function.
3) Stop the heatingusing the “CANCEL/STOP” button or the button on the front of the printer to cool the extruder.
NB: it is strongly recommended to pass cleaning filament between two prints having a very different printing
temperature in order to avoid carbonization which could clog the printing nozzle. For example, when you
switch from PLA to ABS, the PLA residues remaining in the print head may carbonize during the printing of
ABS, and if these residues come off their walls, they may clog the nozzle. A cleaning filament (which is actually
more of a purge filament) will eliminate as much residue as possible in order to avoid this phenomenon as much as
possible (see the PURGE ULTRA filament).
Always wear safety gloves for filament loading/unloading operations and all other operations requiring
heating of the head or the plate, in order to avoid any risk of burns or cuts during handling.

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EJECT THE FILAMENT
1) On the welcome screen, click on “Eject filament”. Wait for the nozzle to heat up and automatically eject the filament after
emitting 3 successive beeps.Always wear safety gloves for this type of operation to avoid any risk of burns during handling.
2) Waitduring the ejection procedure. Once the drive wheel has stopped, fully press the filament ejection button to release
the pressure and take out your filament with your other hand.
Warning :it is important to release the filament compressor by pressing the
ejection button to remove the wire, in order to prevent pieces from remaining in
the print head and clogging it. Press the pusher with one hand and carefully
remove the filament with the other.
3) Stop the heatingon your printer by pressing the "CANCEL/STOP" button or the button on the
front panel.
IMPORTANT GETTING STARTED NOTES
Gen3 heads are fitted as standard with a protective silicone sock to prevent deposits from clumping on the
nozzle and the heating block, and to extend the life of these elements. However, this sock MUST NOT be used
when printing ultra-technical high temperature materials. Themaximum operating temperature of the latter
being 300°C.Please remove this if using temperatures above 300°C otherwise the sock will melt.
The VOLUMIC print heads, and in particular the nozzles and the thermal barriers, are elements subjected to
very strong constraints continuously during printing, and can wear out more or less quickly depending on your
use. Take into account that these elements are consumables, and must be maintained and/or changed
regularly in order to have reliable operation and quality prints. The classic signs of a tired nozzle and/or thermal barrier
are recurrent filament blockages during printing. It is generally advisable to acquire a second print head in order to change
it quickly in the event of wear detected, and not to immobilize your printer.
The MK3/SC/SH65 build plates use a new magnetic system to hold the ceramic plate in place without the need
for clamps or other devices. To remove this,wear safety gloves,and use the shoulder on the sides of the board
(front for the SH65). Lift it firmly with both hands to unstick the tray. Be careful, the tray will come off suddenly,
hold the shoulders well. To put it back in place, position the rear edge of the plate with the angles of the heating platform,
holding it by the sides, then go down to stick it. Always use safety gloves when handling the tray to avoid any injuries or
cuts.
The printing plates are consumables, their surfaces can wear more or less quickly depending on the temperatures and
the materials used. A platter degrading too quickly may mean that your calibration (zero point) is too low, generating far
too much adhesion with the material, and damaging the surface of the platter as it cools (tearing off material by
expansion).
Avoid leaving the first hour of a print unattended. Object detachment due to incorrect nozzle height
adjustment often occurs within the 1st hour of printing. Unattended, a loose object can seriously damage
your printer by causing multiple collisions. In addition, it will continue to extrude material which may
damage the entire extruder and/or the head.
COMPRESSOR ADJUSTMENT
The filament compressor (with the pusher, see image above) is adjustable in pressure force in order to be able to adapt
to all kinds of filaments.

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The standard setting for classic filaments such as PLA, PETG, ABS etc. is 2 turns. This mark means compressor fully screwed
in then unscrewed by 2 turns.
For hoses, for example, it is generally advisable to be adjusted to about seven turns, or even eight (therefore fully
tightened, then unscrewed by seven/eight turns). A tighter adjustment on hoses considerably increases the risk of
clogging.
Conversely, for very hard loads, it is possible to have to tighten the compressor to 1 turn, or even less.
Do not neglect this setting as it can result in filament jams or slippage that will cause your prints to fail.
FILAMENT DETECTOR ADJUSTMENT
The filament detector is adjustable in sensitivity, which will allow you to adapt it to your needs. Hoses for example can
stretch a bit during fast movements, and the sensor can drop below the detection threshold, which will pause your print.
To adjust the sensitivity of the detector, use the adjustment screw on the side (Allen 2.5mm), at the top of it (see photo
below). Screwing clockwise will make the detector less sensitive, anti-clockwise will make it more sensitive. The
adjustment of the screw is quite sensitive and is done by quarter turns.

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TRAY PREPARATION
The VOLUMIC are equipped with a magnetic ceramic hob. To remove it, wear safety gloves because the edges can
be/become quite sharpand be sure to mount the head a minimum of 50mm from the platter. Grasp the 2 metal tabs on
each side of the plate (at the front for the SH65), then gradually pull upwards until it comes off (all at once) and remove
it from the machine. To replace it, first place the rear part, aligned with the heating plate, then fold down the front
part.Always handle the tray with safety glovesto avoid any risk of cuts.
In order to achieve a good print, your plate must be correctly calibrated and coated with the appropriate lacquer or film
for your printing material in order to have good adhesion for the printed material, otherwise it will peel off and your print
will be missed. . VOLUMIC recommends the use of lacquer for 3D printers such as PrintAfix, 3DLAC or Dimafix. It is strongly
recommended to put a layer before each print to avoid any detachment which would cause your print to fail, but could
also damage or disrupt the machine.
Adhesive tapes such as "3M 2090" and "Kapton" (or polyimide) can also be used in certain cases (make sure of
compatibility with the printed material), but the use of lacquer is much more effective and less constraining. 'use. Some
materials will require specific coatings in order to be printed correctly, refer to the advice of the supplier/manufacturer
for this.
Be sure to keep a bed in good condition to get the best possible results from your prints. For adhesive tapes, do not
hesitate to change them as soon as they have marks, cuts, holes or any other defect that may affect the quality and the
printing surface. Avoid touching them as much as possible so as not to make them greasy, which could affect the adhesion
of the parts during a print.
Attention :never spray hairspray inside your printer. Spraying it indoors will
gradually deposit a layer of lacquer on movement components such as axles and
bearings and cause them to age prematurely and your printer in general. Remove
the tray and spray it outside of the machine.

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Prepare your tray with “3DLAC/DimaFix” type lacquer
Peel off the magnetic ceramic hob by pulling the metal tabs on both sides. Always use safety gloves to handle the tray.
Do not shake the hairspray bottle, it will be less effective. Lay the tray flat on a protected surface (such as a newspaper)
or hold it up with one hand. Spray the entire surface of the tray from about 20cm away, 1 pass is enough. Put your plate
back in place, properly aligned with the heating plate.
3DLAC and DimaFix type lacquers should not be shaken unlike PrintAfix.
Prepare your tray with “PrintAfix” type lacquer
Peel off the magnetic ceramic hob by pulling the metal tabs on both sides. Always use safety gloves to handle the tray.
Shake the PrintAfix bottle vigorously for several seconds. If the sprayed lacquer comes out as a liquid, the PrintAfix has
not been shaken enough. Lay the tray flat on a protected surface (such as a newspaper) or hold it up with one hand. Spray
the entire surface of the tray from about 15cm away, one pass is enough. Put your plate back in place, properly aligned
with the heating plate.
The PrintAfix must be shaken vigorously before spraying for 5 to 10 seconds
continuously, otherwise it will come out in a liquid state and not in a droplet.
TAKE OFF YOUR OBJECT
Once printing is complete, wait for the bed temperature to drop to 35° minimum. If you use lacquer, it will lose more and
more of its adhesion below this temperature, and your object should peel off quite easily if your zero point is perfectly set,
or even peel off on its own. Never try to unstick your object inside the printer. Systematically remove the plate and carry out
the manipulation outside the machine in order to avoid disturbing the calibration of the machine, or even damaging the
linear guides which will make your machine less precise.
Depending on your zero point height setting, the printed part may stick well. If it resists, NEVER FORCE EXCESSIVELY to take
off a part, otherwise you risk breaking the glass-ceramic plate and injuring yourself at the same time. Proceed as follows:
•Remove the printer tray.
•Put the tray flat on a stable support, do not hold it in the air.
•Using a spatula, slide on the tray to insert it under the object.
•This should come off completely as soon as the spatula lifts it.
If the object is too difficult to peel off with the spatula, do not force it, otherwise you risk damaging or breaking the object,
risking breaking the tray and risking injury. Pass the tray under water, letting a trickle of cold water run at the base of the
object for a few minutes and repeat the operation.

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PLATE CALIBRATION
VOLUMIC 3D printers are delivered calibrated and ready to use. However, the calibration must be redone once the machine
is installed because it generally moves during the successive transport of the printer. It is also useful to check the calibration
of the bed and the print head from time to time in order to maintain optimum performance and avoid printing problems
(especially during the first layer which is very important for a print of quality and without risk).
A good adjustment is therefore essential for trouble-free and quality printing. On the STREAM MK3 and SC2, the Z axis is
driven by 2 motors, and on the SH65 by 4 motors, it is therefore imperative that they are synchronized and calibrated at
the same height in order to have an impression perfectly parallel to the plate. Calibration therefore consists of making the
axes parallel to the platter, and not just setting a zero point in height.
Principle of calibration
VOLUMIC 3D printers have a semi-automatic calibration which takes place as follows:
•Phase 1: adjust the right/left parallelism of the X axis with respect to the plate
•Stage 2: adjust the front/rear parallelism of the head in relation to the plate
•Phase 3: adjust the zero point of the head (in height) which will be refined later on the first impressions and using
the "Z adjustment" function of the first layer.
The most important thing to rememberon phases 1 & 2 is that the height itself does not matter here, the important thing
is that on the 4 adjustment points, the height is the same, and therefore the feel with the adjustment paper is identical,
regardless of the way he touches. A "very light" touch will however be more precise than a "hard" touch because it will
allow you to really feel the difference. We therefore advise you to do your phase 1 & 2 calibration by touching the paper as
lightly as possible.
Stage 3as for it (point number 5 in the center of the plate) consists in defining the zero point in height, which will define by
the same the adhesion of your material to the plate, and not at all the parallelism like the first 4 points of adjustments. Do
not confuse these 2 types of settings which have a very different purpose. Doing a calibration is above all to adjust the
parallelism of the axes/head/platter. If you just want to readjust your pitch zero point, you can do it manually at the center
of the platter by using the "Home Z" command, without redoing a whole calibration, and by modifying all the wheels in the
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Calibration
To startcomplete calibration, go to the printer menu and launch
the semi-automatic "Calibration" procedure, thenfollow the
instructions carefully displayed on the screen.Wear safety gloves
to avoid any risk of cuts when handling the tray.
On MK3, the left adjustment is made via the adjustment wheel,
and digitally via the screen for the right side (simple optical
endstop system). Front/rear settings using the dials on the plate.
On SC2, the left and right adjustment are made via each
respective knob (double optical endstop system). Front/rear
settings using the dials on the plate.
On SH65, each angle has its own adjustment by autonomous knob
(quadruple optical endstop system).
Once this procedure has been completed, the right/left and
front/rear parallelism is set and the height adjustment normally
has a correct starting point.
If you wish to refine your general zero point after a calibration,
simply turn the 2 left and right adjustment knobs in the same way
(a knob mark is equivalent to 0.05mm, clockwise to mount the
head, anti-clockwise for the descend).
After calibration, you have a basic zero point setting, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. It may be slightly too high or too
low as this is up to you during calibration. You may also want to deliberately set it a bit high (in order to reduce adhesion
to the bed for very sticky materials for example), or on the contrary set it a little low in order to increase adhesion for
difficult materials.
It is therefore important to subsequently refine your general zero point setting according to your needs.. Examine the
appearance of the first layer when you run the first print. This will show you the status of your adjustment, refer to the
table below to assess your general height:

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Your zero point is way too high.
The deposited filament does not touch each other and does not form a solid
surface.
Result :
-The adhesion will be extremely low and the object has a very high
chance of peeling off during printing, endangering the integrity of
the machine.
-The surface finish against the bed will be of poor quality in the
event that the print succeeds, and warping may appear.
Your zero point is a little too high.
Gaps are visible at the connection of the fill and the outlines.
Result :
-Adhesion will be weaker than normal.
-The surface finish against the plate will be a little less good (the
small spaces will be visible as well as the lines of the threads).
Your zero point is perfect.
“Channels” are barely visible and the surface is well filled.
Result :
-Adhesion will be good.
-The surface finish against the board will be very smooth.
Your zero point is a bit too low.
“Channels” are clearly visible and are present to the touch.
Result :
-The adhesion will be very strong.
-The material that forms the channels can be dragged/ripped onto
the upper layer(s) and create defects or balls of burnt material.
-The bottom of the object will be deformed (elephant's foot).
-The dimensionality on Z is likely to be greatly impacted.
Your zero point is way too low.
The layer becomes transparent, even invisible. The wire deposited is wide
and overflows everywhere, the extruder “jumps”.
Result :
-The adhesion will be extremely strong (risk of breaking the ceramic
hob when you try to remove the object)
-The bottom of the object will be deformed (elephant's foot).
-The dimensionality on Z will not be respected.
-The drive may jump or even slip (impossible to extrusion) and cause
the print to fail.

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CORRECTION OF PLATTER FLATNESS ON SH65
On the SH65, in view of the dimensions of the printing plate, it can have flatness imperfections more easily.
Correction screws are therefore present in various places of it in order to be able to manually correct the flatness.
The 4 screws of each angle are fixed and aligned (in yellow below), and all the others can vary up to 1mm below the
level of the angle screws in order to compensate for any bumps or deformations (in red below). below). Use a
screwdriver or a 2mm Allen key to correct the desired areas. Do not lose sight that these adjustment screws are very
sensitive, one turn is equivalent to 0.5mm, so for corrections of the order of a tenth, less than a quarter turn must
be made.Wear safety gloves to avoid any risk of being cut by the tray during handling.
Z COMPENSATION FUNCTION
In order to correct and refine your setting more easily, the VOLUMICS have a "Z height compensation" function on
the first layer. This is accessible from the printer's home screen (during the printing of the first layer only) via the
"Adjust Z" button. With this function you can in real time raise or lower the position of the head within a certain
limit (apply an offset to it in a way), which allows you to instantly correct the zero point without having to stop,
readjust and restart the print . However, this setting is only valid for this print, and this “offset” will be reset to zero
at the end of the print.
On the other hand, the correction value that you are going to adjust will give you a good clue to definitively modify
your adjustment with the "Trimer" after printing. For example, if you need to add 0.20mm with the Z compensation
function (the adjustment Trimer having a modification value of 0.5mm per revolution), you will know to turn the
Trimer clockwise ( to mount the head) by about a third of a turn in order to have the same final setting.
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PRINTING IN STAND-ALONE MODE (SD card)
Printing in stand-alone mode, i.e. via your printer's internal SD card reader (without connecting to your computer) is
recommended.
Computers often have a tendency to restart for various reasons and/or cut and suspend USB ports, which leads
to a stoppage of printing and loss of work already done (printing cannot be resumed). In order to have a stable
and safe printing, we recommend the stand-alone mode by SD card.
We recommend that you prepare your print using your slicing software and save the file (.gcode) on your computer, then
copy it to the SD card which will allow you to start printing directly from the screen your printer once the card is inserted
into it. (If your computer is not equipped with an SD card reader, use the one supplied with the printer or transfer the file
by network if your printer is connected by Ethernet). Plus, standalone mode will give you a lot more information and
functionality than printing via USB.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use a MicroSD card with an SD adapter, these
adapters tend to make false contacts very quickly and may cause your prints to
fail. Only use native SD cards without an adapter.
SD CARD FORMAT
The SD card supplied with your printer is preformatted for proper operation. If you need to reformat it or change the SD
card, make sure of the following points:
•The SD card must be a maximum of 32GB, SD or SDHC type, SDXC are not compatible. The ideal format is a 16GB class
10 card.
•The card must be formatted in FAT32 with allocation units (sectors) of 4096 bytes (see photos below). This is very
important to maintain good reading stability on the card. If you encounter regular file reading errors during
printing, check the format of the card as indicated above, and do not hesitate to change it with a new one.
•Do not use a MicroSD to SD adapter, these can generate a lot of false contact due to machine vibrations and cause
your prints to fail.

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ETHERNET SERVER
The STREAM MK3, SC2 and SH65 are also equipped with an Ethernet server in order to be able to take control of the
machine via the network. In order to use it, connect your VOLUMIC to your Ethernet network and make sure that it has
an activated and configured DHCP server, your VOLUMIC printer is configured in DHCP by default.
Once the cable is connected, go to the printer menu->Configuration->Peripherals and activate the “Ethernet Interface”
option. The machine will save the configuration then restart to establish the connection. Once the connection is
established, the IP address of the machine will be displayed on the home page. If no IP address is displayed, the connection
could not be established. Check your Ethernet cable, connections, and DHCP network configuration.
If you have problems with the machine starting up on the network connection stage, you can turn it off and on again by
holding down the button on the front panel, in order to skip the network connection, and be able to check your settings.
Once the connection is established, you can connect directly to the printer via its IP address through an Internet browser.
(*) The logo displayed on the screenshots may vary, but the content remains the same on all models.