WANHAO D12 300 User manual

D12 300/400/500
user
manual

You will be able to set up with ease
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The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and mother board for
a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. The extruder is guaranteed to be free of
defects for 90 days. Printing with materials other than WANHAO FILAMENTS which require
temperatures above 250 °C or which are different from those recommended on the website
www.wanhao3dprinter.com, will result in the immediate loss of the Warranty. Defects that
occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or
refunded at our discretion.
The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the China laws. In case you purchase from WANHAO
distributor, your warranty shall be covered by distributor’s Warranty and honored by WANHAO
distributor too.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Chinese Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure
If at any time you are unsatised with how your repair is handled, you may escalate your
complaint to WANHAO. Please contact us via:
Phone: [phone]
(Hours: Mon to Sat from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM CST China Time)
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No. 18 Zhen Shan Road, Chang Kou Town, Fuyang District, Hangzhou
City, Zhejiang Province, China
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Read the instructions carefully. Keep this docu-ment for
future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions
marked on the product. Observe the following guidelines
when connecting and discon-necting power to the
external power supply unit:
- Install the power supply unit before connecting
the power cord to the AC power outlet.
- Unplug the power cord before removing the
power supply unit from the printer.
- Operate on a table or at, stable surface,
ensu-ring that the machine cannot fall and is level.
- Do not operate outdoors.
- Do not use solvents to clean the printer as
they may damage the screen. Use a little
detergent and warm water to clean.
- Disconnect the printer from AC before storage
or when not used for a long period of time.
This 3D printer is connected to the electrical
network with an input of 110 or 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz, and has an operational voltage of 24V.
- Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate this product where people
will walk on the cord.
- If an extension cord is used with this product,
make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord
does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of
all products plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed the fuse rating.
- Use the product only with the supplied power
supply cord set. If you need to replace the
power cord set, make sure that the new power
cord meets the following requirements: deta-
chable type, UL listed/CSA certied, VDE ap-
proved or its equivalent, 4.5 meters (15 feet)
maximum.
- In case of malfunction, disconnect the printer
immediately from network.
- Do not attempt to x this product by yourself,
as opening or removing covers may expose.
you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all repairs to qualied service personnel.
Please send an email to your national supplier
or contact techincal service at:
[e-mail]
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to a qualied service personnel:
- The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or fra-yed.
- Liquid has been spilled in the machine.
- The machine was exposed to rain or water.
- The machine has been dropped or the case has
been damaged.
- The machine does not operate normally after
following the operating instructions.
Do not throw this electronic device into the waste
when discarding. To minimise pollution and ensure
protection of the environment, please
recycle or return to Photocentric for recycling.
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Before you get started, please read these safety instructions.
CAUTION : WANHAO 3D Printers include moving parts that can cause injury. Never reach inside
the WANHAO 3D Printer while it is in operation, and allow time for the printer to cool down after
operation.
Do not leave the WANHAO 3D Printer unattended during operation.
Do not point sharp tools at yourself when dealing with model stripping.
During the printing process, do not have a strong collision with the printer.
In case of emergency turn off the 3D printer by unplugging the power outlet.
• The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or the printer will be damaged.
• The printer is designed to be used in ambient temperatures, ranging from 15°C to 30°C.
• The printer is designed to be used in humidity levels ranging from 20% to 50%.
• Operating the printer outside the recommended temperatures and humidity levels
may result in low quality print models.
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The box
contains
D12 300
3D PRINTER
FILAMENT
DETECTOR
TWEEZERS
NOZZLE
CLEANER
SPRING MAT
MICRO SD CARD
AND READER
HEXAGON
WRENCH
USB CABLE FILAMENT
FEEDING TUBE
FILAMENT
SHAFT
SCREW
POWER CABLE
SHOVEL

Technical Specications
Software WANHAO Cura
Extruder system MK12
Material support PLA,PETG,SILK
Max printable area 300*300/400mm/ 400*400*400mm/
500*500*500mm
Filament diameter/light 1.75MM
Max printing speed 30 mm/s-150mm/s
Case material Steel case
Extruder quantity 1
Net weight(kg) 13.2kg/ 19.4kg/ 20.5kg
Gross weight(kg) 16.2kg/ 23.4kg/ 24.5kg
Accuracy Motor Accuracy
Machine size(cm) 40*58*71cm/ 50*67*72cm/ 60*80*82cm
Packing size(cm) 53.5*48*27.5cm/ 63*72*30cm/ 70*90*30cm
Layer thickness 100-400 um
Plateform Aluminium plateform W/ heating
Certication CE,CB, FCC
LCD display size 75*51 mm
Language Chinese simplify, English, Russian, Spanish,
French, Italian, OEM any other language
Power supply unit Input 110 AND 250V(optional), 50/60Hz, 350W,
1.9A. Output 24V 4.5A
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Read this manual carefully, it
will bring you great convenience

1. Extruder data cable
2. Filament tube
3. Extruder assembly
4. Z axis cable pack
5. X axis belt tension adjuster
6. X axis belt
7. Movable bed sheet
8. Z axis end stop switch
9.Touching screen
10. Leveling nut
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11. Filament detector
12. X axis roller
13. Filament holder
14. Y axis motor
15. SD card slot
16.Reinforcing rib
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Thanks for choosing Wanhao 3D Printer D12/300. It’s
important that you follow these steps carefully to ensure
correct setup of your 3D Printer.
You can also visit https://wanhao3dprinter.com/Vedio/
ShowArticle.asp?ArticleID=136
unboxing for step by step guide on unboxing and setup,
levelling, lament installation and printing.
Package Contents:
6Sets components pack as left picture
1x Wanhao D12/300 printer
1x Filament spool stand
( You may have 2 in case you have
dual extruder)
1x Power plug
1x Filament feeding mechanism
( You may have 2 in case you have
dual extruder)
1x Printing head
2x Reinforcing rib
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Place the printer
components onto
a at table. Please
handle with care.
Remove the
protection
foam and tape
from position.
Put the printer base on it’s side. Install the printer tower onto the
base. Then use 4pcs M5 x 40mm bolt to lock the tower onto the
base.
Note: On the base there’s sticker No.1 and on the tower there’s
sticker No.1.So No.1 base match to the No.1 tower. No.2 base
match to the No.2 tower.
Install the
printing head
onto the gantry.
Then to lock the
head with
2 M3 x 6mm
locking screw.
45To push the
printing head
gently to ensure
well secured. If
not, re-lock the
bolts.
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Find the E1 extruding
mechanism. Install it
onto the left side
( near the Z axis screw)
of tower by inserting
the block into the
aluminum slot and twist
the bolt Mushroom
head screw M4 x 5mm
clockwise.
Install the
lament plastic
holder onto the
left stand and
twist the nut to
lock it. Then
install the
2 M3x 6mm bolts
with the blocks.
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8Inserting the block into
the left side
( near Z axis screw)
aluminum slot and twist
the bolt (Mushroom
head screw M4 x 8mm)
to lock it.
9Install the
lament sensor
onto the cardan
joint by one M3 x
8mm bolt. Then
install the cardan
joint onto the
lament stand by
one M3 x 8mm
bolt.
Twist the X axis belt
tension adjusting knob
clock wise to tighten
the belt tension. You
can check the tension
by use one nger to
push the belt. Either too
tight or too loose would
be perfect.
Insert the reinforcing rib
into the front groove, 3
corresponds to 3, and
tighten the screw.
Insert the reinforcing rib
into the front groove, 4
corresponds to 4, and
tighten the screw.
Twist the Y axis belt
tension adjusting knob
clock wise to tighten
the belt tension. You
can check the tension
by use one nger to
push the belt. Either
too tight or too loose
would be perfect.
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Note: Please connect every wire according to it’s Number which match to the corresponding connector.
Congratulation! You have complete the installation of D12/300. You are now ready to
boot up and print.
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Find the E2 extruding
mechanism. Install it onto
the right side
( on the other side of E1)
of tower by inserting the
block into the aluminum
slot and twist the bolt
clockwise.
Insert the J male
connector onto the J
female Motor connector.
Inserting the block into
the Right side aluminum
slot and twist the bolt to
lock it.
Insert the L lament tube
into the L feeder. Then
insert the orange locker to
stop tube from falling out.
Congratulation! You have
install the 2nd extruder.
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Install the lament plastic
holder onto the left stand
and twist the nut to lock
it. Then install the
2 M3x 6mm bolts with
the blocks.
Install the lament sensor
H onto the cardan joint
by one M3 x 6mm bolt.
Then install the cardan
joint onto the lament
stand by one M3 x 6mm
bolt.
Insert the Ntube into N
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Our software is tailor-made for your D12 300
machines. Multiple language support. Using rapid
iterations, we’ve included many popular requests
from our community.The two-color writing model
can be uploaded to the SD card connected to the
printer through wi after merging.
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This is the main screen of Cura. Here you can choose which object or objects to
print. And how you want them to be printed.
1. Load le
Click this button to load an
object to your print area. You
can add as many objects as
you can t on the plate.
2. Save toolpath (SD)
When you press this button
the prepared toolpath will be
saved on the SD card.
3. Share on
YouMagine.com
Through this button you can
share your 3D les on
YouMagine.
4. Menu bar
In this bar you can change to
Full settings, preferences and
more expert settings
5. Print type proles
3 options to choose a print
prole.
6. Print with support
structure
The option to give your model
some support material to
make the print more
successfull.
7. View modes
After your model has been
prepared for printing, you can
use different view modes to
analyse your design.
9. Scale model options
Option to change the scale of
the object you like to print.
10. Mirror model
options
Options to mirror the object
you’d like to print.
11. Loaded 3D model
This is the object you have
loaded through the load le
button.
12. 3D print volume
This is a visualisation of the
print area of your D6.
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The following mouse actions are used to work, navigate and view the 3D model:
Leftmouse button
Select objects. Hold and move
the mouse to drag
object on the 3D print area.
Scrollwheel button
Use the scroll wheel to zoom
in or out.
Rightmouse button
Hold and move the mouse to
rotate the viewpoint around
the 3D model.
Rightmouse button +
Shift
Hold and move the mouse to
pan the 3D view.
Right and left mouse
button
Hold and move the mouse to
zoom.
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Save the generated Gcode le to the
SD card or USB ash drive, insert it
into the printer, and start printing with
the corresponding options.

WIFI connection
control print
1. Insert the Micro SD card into printer. The le transferred from the computer would be stored here.
Through your touching screen. Click SETTING-- WIFI--CHOOSE YOUR WIFI-- ENTER THE PIN--JOIN.
Your printer would connect to your local router. Please record the printer IP address, 192.168.0.x
2. Connect your computer to your WIFI router. Please make sure the computer and the printer
are connecting to the same WIFI router.
3. Open Cura WANHAO edition. Click Wi. Enter the IP address which you record from your printer.
Click Connect. Now your computer would connect to your printer. Once you nish slicing, you can
click Send Job to send the printing le to your printer for printing.
Note: Please always Wi transfer the le less
than 30Mb. Too big le would take very long
time to upload.
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