WEEDO X40 User manual

X40 3D Printer
User's Guide

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Contents
1.SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES ............................................................................. 1
2.INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 2
3.FEATURES ................................................................................................................................. 2
4.CUSTOMER SERVICE.............................................................................................................. 3
5.PACKAGE CONTENTS............................................................................................................. 4
6.PRODUCT OVERVIEW............................................................................................................. 5
6.1OverView................................................................................................................................... 5
7.INTERFACE SYSTEM............................................................................................................... 6
7.1 Interface Operation ............................................................................................................... 6
7.2 Main Interface....................................................................................................................... 6
7.3 Select Print File..................................................................................................................... 7
7.4 Printing Interface .................................................................................................................. 8
7.5 Setting Interface.................................................................................................................. 11
7.5.1WIFI Setting: ........................................................................................................ 12
7.5.2 Language.............................................................................................................. 13
7.5.3 Machine Info:....................................................................................................... 13
7.5.4 Auto Power Off.................................................................................................... 14
7.5.5 Runout Sensor...................................................................................................... 14
7.5.6 POST.................................................................................................................... 15
7.5.7 Power Save Mode................................................................................................ 15
7.5.8 Update:................................................................................................................. 15
7.5.9Parameters............................................................................................................. 16
7.6 Maintenance interface......................................................................................................... 16
7.6.1Filament Feed: ...................................................................................................... 17
7.6.2Filament Retract:................................................................................................... 18
7.6.3Preheat: ................................................................................................................. 19
7.6.4 Jog Mode:............................................................................................................. 19
7.6.5 Level Bed:............................................................................................................ 20
7.6.6 Z Offset:............................................................................................................... 21
7.6.7 Proximity Height:................................................................................................. 22

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7.6.8 Nozzle Offset....................................................................................................... 22
7.8 Help Interface...................................................................................................................... 24
8.WIIBUILDER SLICING SOFTWARE .................................................................................... 25
8.1 Installation........................................................................................................................... 25
8.2 WiiBuilder Setup ................................................................................................................ 27
8.3 Speed Tab............................................................................................................................ 34
8.4 Infill Tab ............................................................................................................................. 36
8.5 Support Tab......................................................................................................................... 38
8.6 Build Plate Adhesion Tab................................................................................................... 39
8.7 Retraction Tab..................................................................................................................... 41
8.8 Material Tab........................................................................................................................ 41
8.9 Travel Tab........................................................................................................................... 42
8.10 Machine Tab ..................................................................................................................... 43
8.11 Line Width Tab................................................................................................................. 43
8.12 Dual Extrusion Tab........................................................................................................... 44
8.13 Warping Precaution Tab................................................................................................... 45
8.14 Seam Tab .......................................................................................................................... 45
8.15 Others Tab......................................................................................................................... 46
9.SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 48
10.TECHNICAL SUPPORT ........................................................................................................ 49
11.SAFETY NOTICE................................................................................................................... 50

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1.SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these safety
warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
•Do not reach inside the printer during operation.
•Always allow the printer and extruded filament to cool before reaching inside.
•Take care to avoid touching hot parts, including heat blocks, extruder nozzle, build
platform, and extruded filament.
•Do not wear gloves when operating or repairing to avoid entanglement.
•Keep the printer and all accessories out of reach of children.
•Do not force or tear anything when unpacking and during setup. This may cause damage
to the printer and/or its accessories.
•Ensure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from its power source before making
repairs or performing service.
•Do not install this device on an unstable surface where it could fall and cause either
personal injury or damage to the device and/or other equipment.
•Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or fluctuations in temperature or
humidity.
•This device is intended for indoor use only.
•Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not place drinks or other
containers with moisture on or near the device. If moisture does get in or on the device,
immediately unplug it from the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying
power.
•Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected cables with wet hands.
•Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical damage. Do not use if
physical damage has occurred.
•Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the same type
and level of power required by the device.
•This device uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe
operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not modify
the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection.
•Unplug this device from the power source when not in use.
•Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become crimped,
pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the power cord does
not present a tripping hazard.
•Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector head or
adapter body.

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•Use only in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in close, confined spaces.
•Take care when using a scraper to remove a model. Never direct the scraper towards your
fingers or body.
•The printer is designed to operate with an ambient temperature ranging from +41°F
(+5°C) to +104°F (+40°C). Printing outside these limits may result in low quality prints.
•Use eye protection when cleaning or sanding the printed models to avoid getting small
particles in your eyes.
2.INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this X40 3D Printer! This printer uses the FFF (Fused Filament
Fabrication) method of printing. It features a metal frame, heated build platform. It can print
1.75mm ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and other filament types with melting points below
250°C. The machine with Independent Dual Extruders can print at a speed up to150mm/s and
300x300x400mm printing area. It can print from sliced g-code files stored on a micro SD™ card
or from our App. It supports auto leveling, automatic shut-down, with a 4.3-inch touch screen, a
removable and a heated build plate.
3.FEATURES
•Supports auto leveling
•Includes a heated, removable, build platform
•Can print using APP or from a sliced g-code file on a SD card
•Supports ABS, PLA, metal fill, wood fill, and other filament types with melting points
below 260°C
•300 x 300 x 400 mm print area
•Can print at speeds up to 80mm/sec.
•Includes WiiBuilder slicing software
•Includes 4GB TF card
•Half assembled
•Support duplicate printing and mirror printing

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4.CUSTOMER SERVICE
The WEEDO Customer Service department is dedicated to ensuring that your ordering,
purchasing, and delivery experience is second to none. If you have any problem with your order,
please give us an opportunity to make it right. You can contact a WEEDO Customer Service
representative through the Live Chat link on our website www.weedo.ltd or via email at
[e-mail]. Check the website for support times and links. You can check
the products wiki website for more information:
http://www.weedo3dprinter.com/doku.php?id=content:x40

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5.PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please take an inventory of the package contents to ensure you have all the items listed below. If
anything is missing or damaged, please contact WEEDO Customer Service for a replacement.
1x 3D Printer
2x 10m testing PLA filament
2x Filament holder
1x SD card
1xSD card reader
1x Metal scraper
1x USB cable
1x Set of Allen keys
1x Spanner
1x Glue
1x Power cord

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6.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
6.1OverView
1. Start button
2. 4.3’’ touch screen
3. TF card port
4. USB port
5. Camera
6. T Type Fixed bracket
7. Nozzle brush
8. Right nozzle
9. Right X motor
10. Right Filament Holder
11. Left Filament Holder
12. Left Extruder
13. Limit Switch
14.Proximity Sensor
15. Platform

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7.INTERFACE SYSTEM
7.1 Interface Operation
Touch the printer display with your Fingertips.
•Enter into the Main interface after Post.
•There is a question mark icon in the upper right corner of each interface, this is the help
button, you can touch the button, it will show you the functions of icons in the current
interface.
•In the Main interface there are four icons, you can touch different icons to get into sub-
interface.
•You can click the Back Button to return to the previous interface.
•You can click the Next Button to go to the next interface.
7.2 Main Interface
•Status Bar: Displays the printer information screen, include: Left Nozzle Temp, Right
Nozzle Temp, Bed temp, IP address.
•Print: Click Print Button and get into Printing File interface, display a list of TF Card
or WIFI Disk, choose the file position you want to print.
•Setting: Click the Setting Button get into sub-interface. There are WIFI Setting,
Language Setting, Machine Info, Auto Power Off, Runout Sensor, Post, Power Save
Mode, Update Parameters Buttons.
•Maintenance: Click the Maintenance get into sub-interface. There are Filament Feed,
Filament Retract, Preheat, Jog Mode, Level Bed, Z Offset, Proximity Height, Nozzle
Offset Motor Off Buttons.
•Help: Error Diagnosis, WIKI and Contact Us in Help Interface.

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7.3 Select Print File
Click TF Card and get into TF Print File Interface, choose the Gcode File in the lists.
◆Return to the Main Interface by clicking Back icon. Click Next icon to see other files
◆Click the file you selected, you will see the file information in the (Pic7), the picture of
the file, File name, filament type, layer height, infill, printing time. You can select ‘print’
or choose Dual Mode, after your choose dual mode you can print with duplication and
mirror mode.
◆Dual Mode interface shows in the below picture.