UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
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1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5 1.1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 PRECAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 5 1.2.1 Safety..........................................................
10.1.1 PREPARING THE PRINT PLATFORM .................................................................................................... 39 10.2 PREHEATING THE PLATFORM .............................................................................................................. 39 10.3 OPTIONS DURING PRINTING: ............................................................................................................. 40 10.4 PRINT OPTIONS: ..................................................................
1. Introduction 1.1 How to use this manual This User Manual is divided into four sections which cover the Introduction, Overview, Operation, and Troubleshooting. Please study this manual carefully before installation, and use the printer according to these instructions. Keep this manual handy and refer to it when necessary. 1.2 Precautions Please read this section carefully before using the printer. 1.2.
1.2.2 The following classifications are used in this manual. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in serious injury. Gloves: When performing certain maintenance procedures, the machine may be hot and gloves are required to avoid burns. Safety Glasses: Wear safety glasses to avoid injury to your eyes. 1.2.
2. Overview Thank you for choosing the UP Plus 2 3D Printer. It is designed with ultimate portability and simplicity in mind. The system and software allows you to print great models with only a few keystrokes, even if you have never used a 3D printer before. The system uses a nozzle to deposit molten plastic, so printed parts are strong and durable. Congratulations on purchasing you’re UP Plus 2 3D Printer and Happy Printing! UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
2.1 Appearance Figure 1. Front view of printer UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
Figure 2. Back view of printer 2.2 3D Printer burn in test Before shipping your printer has undergone a thorough test. You will notice in the maintenance screen that it reports several KG’s of usage, this is normal and from testing prior to leaving the factory. 2.2.1 Status Indicators LED State Indicates Solid Red Printer is not initialised Solid Green Printer is ready Flashing 10 times per second Computer is sending / spooling job to the printer.
2.3 Accessories PARTS UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
2.4 Specifications 2.4.1 Printer Physical Characteristics Printing Material ABS or PLA Material Colour White Layer Thickness 0.15 0.40mm Print Speed (fine) 10 Print Bed Size 140×140×135mm Printer Weight 5 KG (11 lb) Printer Size 245 × 260 × 350 mm Extrusion Temperature ABS: 260-270c PLA:200 Platform Temperature ABS: 100c PLA:50c － － (fast) 100 cm /h 3 2.4.2 Specifications Power Requirements 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 200W Input: 19VDC 9.
3. Quick Step by Step Setup Guide 1. Remove the two packing clips that hold the extruder head and platform in place during shipping. (keep these for when you move your printer) 2. Attach the “roll holder / feeder guide” onto the left side of the printer. 3. Open the foil bag that contains the ABS filament.
5. Feed the end of the filament through the filament guide. Then feed eed the filament through the feeder tube, then feed about 10cm out the other end of the tube. Top View 6. Push the end of the filament into the print head feed hole as far down as it will go. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
7. Twist the spring clips in a clockwise fashion and tuck them under the platform (as indicated in red). Place the Perfboard on top of the black platform. The Perfboard will only fit one way due to the cut out. Then unclip (anti-clockwise) the springs onto of the Perfboard so it locks it in place. TIP: Always remove the Perfboard after printing to remove printed models; otherwise you will unlevel the platform. 8. Plug the USB cable into the back of the printer. 9.
Auto Levelling : (Only needs to be done once at setup or when there is a problem) 16. Plug in the black calibration wire into the back of the printer. Make sure that the cable is seated flush in the socket. 17. Plug in the black calibration cable into the auto levelling sensor and mount under the print head. There is a small hole in the print head cover where the sensor goes. Make sure that the cable is seated flush in the socket on the sensor.
21. The table will rise up and the nozzle will touch the silver switch in order to automatically set the height. (the value will be around +/- 135mm) My First Print 22. Download the test “bunny.stl” file. This is an excellent first print as it shows the capabilities of the printer and support material generation. http://3dprintingsystems.com/d ownload/bunny.stl 23. Run the software and then click “Open”. Locate where you downloaded the “bunny.stl” file and open it. 24.
Click “OK” 28. Select the overall print quality Normal = Average quality Fine = Good quality and takes longer Fast = Draft quality and takes less time Now click “OK” to start your first print! 29. The software will now spool the print job to printer. Progress is displayed on the bottom left of the software. Once finished spooling, the printer will beep, you can then disconnect the USB cable from your computer if you wish. 30. The printer will now start to preheat the platform and the extruder.
4.2.1 Windows 8 - Disable driver signature enforcement From Windows 8 Microsoft has locked down the ability to install a driver that is not Microsoft signed. UP are working on a signed and built in driver for Windows 8.1 Please follow this guide to disable drive enforcement: http://3dprintingsystems.com/download/Windows_8_Driver_installation.pdf 4.2.2 Windows 8.1 Note: Around December 2013 Windows 8.1 should have automatic driver detection. Check in device manager to ensure it is loaded. 4.2.
(Windows version) (Mac version) 5.2 Initialise with front switch If the printer has just been turned on (in sleep mode), you can initialise the printer by pressing down the front switch. To cancel a print job, hold down the front switch for 5 seconds, the platform will then lower and the printer will enter sleep mode. 6. Levelling the platform (Automatic, Software or Physical methods) There are three different methods to level the platform, the easiest method is automatic when using the UP Plus 2.
3. Plug in the black calibration cable into the auto levelling sensor and mount under the print head. 4. In the software, click 3D Print / Auto Level. The platform will rise up and the auto level sensor will touch the Perfboard in nine points and record the levelling positions. ONCE COMPLETE REMOVE THE AUTO-LEVEL SENSOR. 5. if “Auto Level” is greyed out check the connections. If the Nozzle temperature is over 80c, the option will be greyed out, wait a few minutes for it to cool down.
Note: The allowed largest calibration distance between nozzle and platform is 1mm. Make sure all nine points are within this limitation. Make sure the gap between nozzle and the highest point on the platform is zero. Click and long press the green up arrow to lift the platform to a high height like 135mm. Move the nozzle / platform to each of the 9 locations on the platform by clicking the corresponding location number (1, 2...9).
the gap. You will most likely need to repeat the process 5-9 a few times going in a clockwise manner. Each time reducing the amount of turn on the screws. Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform. 7. Platform height (Automatic or Manual) There are two ways of setting the platform height Automatic and Manual on the UP Plus 2.
7.2 (not required) Manual Platform Height Setup If using the automatic method, you don’t need to do the manual setup. Please read this carefully to ensure that you understand the manual platform height setup procedure, as it is vital for successful 3D printing. To print successfully, the platform should be set to a distance of 0.2mm (folded piece of paper) from the nozzle.
If you find you cannot get the platform any higher, then: copy the value from “Max: xx” into the “To:” box as per diagram and click “To:”. Now to increase the Max height, click “Set Nozzle Height” and click “Yes” to save it. You will notice that the Max value has increased by 1mm. Repeat the above “Note 1” until the platform is 0.2mm away from the nozzle. TIP a: Once you have setup the nozzle height once, you should do not need to do it again as it is now saved in the printer.
8. Loading the filament into the Extruder Click on the menu “3DPrint” -> “Maintenance” -> “Extrude”. The printer extruder will now start to heat. (Takes approximately 10mins) After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep.
Example of a good extrusion after doing an extrude. 8.1 Withdrawing filament from the Extruder Click on the menu “3DPrint” -> “Maintenance” -> “Withdraw”. The printer extruder will now start to heat. (Takes approximately 10mins) After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep. Gently pull out the filament from the top of the extruder head. After the printer beeps a second time (meaning the extrusion process is complete), pull away the piece of filament.
9. Using the basic functions 9.1 Start the program Click on the UP FILE icon on the desktop. 3D Print Edit UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual View Tools v 2013.10.
9.2 Loading a 3D model Click “File / Open” or on the toolbar and select the model you want to open. UP Software only supports STL files (which is the standard input format for 3D printing files), and the UP3 file format (which is UP’s proprietary compressed STL format) TIP: There are thousands of free 3D printable models available at www.thingiverse.com Move the mouse pointer onto the model, and click the left mouse key.
Fixing STL Files: If you load a model and parts of it are highlighted in red, then the model has some errors. The Up software has an option that attempts to fix models with bad surfaces. Under the “Edit” menu you will see a “Fix” option. Select the model with inverted surfaces, and click the “Fix” option to try and fix it. Also saving the model as a UP3 file, then reopening the file can also fix it. If you still cannot fix, just try printing a rough version to see if it comes out.
View: The system has 8 preset standard views stored under the “View” button on the toolbar. Click the View button on the toolbar (the start-up value for the View button is “Fit") to find these options: (Windows version) UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual (Mac version) v 2013.10.
9.4 Model transformations Model Transformation can be achieved through the Edit menu or the toolbar: (Windows version) Moving the model: Click the “Move” button and choose, or input, the distance you want to move in the text box. Then choose the axis (direction) in which you want to move. Each time you click the axis button the model will move again. For example: Move the model -5mm along Z axis (or down 5mm). Procedure: 1. Click on “Move”; 2. Input “-5” in the text box; 3. Click the “Z axis”.
Scaling the model: Click “Scale”, choose or input a scaling factor in the text box, and then either scale the model uniformly by clicking the scale button again, or choose the axis around which you want to scale if you only want to scale in one direction. Example1: Scale up the model uniformly by 2.0 times. Procedures: 1. Click “Scale”; 2. Input 2.0 in the text box; 3. Click “Scale” again. Example2: Scale up the model by 1.2 times along the Z axis only. Procedures: 1. Click “Scale”; 2. Input 1.
Place: Click the “Auto Place” button, on the far right of the toolbar, to automatically place the model on the platform. When there is more than one model on the platform, using “Auto Place” is recommended. By Hand: Press the Ctrl key and choose the target model by pressing and holding the left mouse button. Move the mouse and drag the model to the desired position.
with is ABS or PLA. TIP: An empty spool weighs about 280 grams so, if you are installing a partially used spool, weigh it, and subtract 280 grams from the weight. This gives you the value to enter into the material text box. Status: Displays the temperature of the nozzle and platform. Stop All: Stops heating and all the movement of the printer. Once you click this button, the current model being printed is cancelled. You CANNOT resume a print job once the printer has been stopped.
9.6 Print Preferences Click menu “3D Print->Setup” or Click “print” and select “Preferences’ and the following dialog box opens: Recommended Settings in red and in most cases are the only values that require changing depending on the model you are printing. Windows version Mac version Z Resolution: Sets the print resolution (layer thickness) of the printer. This can be between 0.2mm per layer to 0.4mm per layer.
Semi-Hollow Honeycomb Hollow Honeycomb: The Part is made mostly hollow, which gives you the weakest part but faster print time. Parts with flat top surfaces can slightly droop with this setting. Support Options (Smart Support) The software’s Smart Support is where the software will automatically calculate where it requires support material. The Bunny on the left was printed with 80 degree support and then the support material is broken away to reveal the end result on the right.
There is always a delicate balance between minimizing the amount of support material, versus the quality of the part, versus the difficulty of removing support material. The orientation of the part on the print platform is also critical in determining both how much support material gets used, and also how difficult the support material will be to remove. As a general rule, it is easier to remove support material from the outside of a part than from the inside.
Base Height: This is the thickness of the raft of material before the support layer is printed under the part. When the printer starts printing, it first prints a raft of non-solid material in which all the lines of support material are horizontal (along the Y axis). It keeps building up horizontal rows of support material for as many mm as you have chosen. Then, just before it gets to the bottom surface of the real part, it starts to build support layers perpendicular to the raft layers layer.
10. Printing 10.1 Preparation 10.1.1 Preparing the Print Platform Before printing, the platform must be prepared so that the model adheres to the platform enough to be printed without the model moving. Use the clips provided, these are used to clip the Perfboard onto the platform. For large models the warping force can be so strong that it will cause the Perfboard to warp as well, in these cases you will need to use more clips to hold it down. The Perfboard just fits the size of the platform.
to 105°C before beginning to print. Click menu “3D Print->Print”, and the print dialog box pops up. Choose “Preferences” to set the printing parameters. Click “OK” to begin to print. (Windows version) (Mac version) 10.3 Options During Printing: • Stop All: By pressing “Stop All” or the “Stop Print” icon will terminate the current print. You can reprint the last job by clicking “Tools” and “Print Again”. By stopping the print, the software looses track of material used.
10.4 Print Options: Speed: Fine, Normal or Fast. This simply determines the speed at which the printer moves. As a general rule, the slower you print, the better the quality of the parts. For tall parts, running at Fast speed can be problematic as the printer can vibrate to the extent that print quality is affected. For large surface area parts, the Fine setting can be problematic as the printer takes longer to print the part and the corners are therefore more likely to lift a little bit.
10.6 Calculating model costs The main factor that will affect model cost is the honeycomb fill structure and support material. If, for example, one is printing a cube measuring 30mm x 30mm x 30mm, with a layer thickness of 0.25mm, the following quantities of material are used depending on the print mode. Model info: 30×30×30mm layer thickness: 0.25mm $1.
CAUTION: It is strongly recommended that you wear safety glasses and gloves to remove the model from the Perfboard or the support material from the model. 11.1 Removing the raft The first part that the printer lays down is referred to as the Raft. In order to remove the raft from the model if the base of the model is flat is easiest using the spatula by sliding it between the raft and the model and then sliding left and right in between the model.
10.2 Removing Support Material Printed models are composed of two parts. One part is the model itself, and the other part is the support material used to support any overhanging parts of the model. The support material is the same physical material as the model material, but the support material is printed at a lower density. It is very easy to distinguish the model from the support material so it is easy to remove. Have a look at the teapot in the above pictures.
CAUTION: The support material and the tools are sharp. Wear gloves and safety glasses when removing the part from the printer or support material. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
12. Maintenance 12.1 Changing filament colours To change colours, it’s best to first withdraw the material from the extruder head. There are two ways to do this. 1.) During Printing a. “3D print >Maintenance” click “Pause”, then click “Withdraw”, remove the old filament and cut the end of the new filament and insert into the extruder head, then click “Extrude”.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. In the UP software, click “3D Print” menu and click “Calibrate” Click “Reset” and click OK. (the status bar should then show 0 values as per picture) In the UP software open the Calibration model located in “C:\program files\UP\Example\Calibrate96.UP3” Open the “Calibrate” box form the “3D Print” 3D Print the calibration model. After the calibration model is printed, measure the X1 and X2 length, as shown in the pictures below.
12.3 .3 Updating your ROM Even if your printer is brand new, it is best to check you have the latest ROM version number ini stalled on your printer. Currently the ROM update can only be updated using the Windows softsof ware. In the UP software click “Help” and “About UP”. 1. Compare “Rom: Vx.xx” in the about page to the file located in to “C:\Program “C: Program files (x86) \UP\System” System” “UP Plus x.xx.ROM” 2. If your ROM version on the “About” page page is lower, then follow 3.
The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of printer. 12.6 Cleaning the Perfboard To clean the platform use the spatula and simply scrape off the surface plastic until smooth on both sides. If you preheat the platform for longer the plastic left in the Perfboard becomes soft and the extruded plastic sticks to it, thus not requiring the holes of the Perfboard to be empty/clean. 12.
• Make sure the platform is nice and toasty! (do a previous print or two and keep the platform heated after printing) – Keep the extruder door closed during printing. • • • Keep the printer away from any breezes, air con, this cools the model to fast. Print hollow - The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping. Print the object with the least surface area on the platform, creates more support but more successful printing and saves material in the long run.
contact support. Extruder head has a clicking sound Others 1. This means that the drive gear is slipping on the filament. Check the nozzle and column are clean. Contact Technical Support : Support@3DPrintingSystems.com If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle (only when the nozzle is hot) and clean it. The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of printer. 14.
If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle and clean it. (only when the nozzle is hot) The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of printer. 14.3 How to clean the nozzle Never attempt to remove the nozzle when the extruder block is cold!! • First initialise the printer, then click “Withdraw” in the maintenance screen. • Only once the printer beeps, using the gloves and nozzle spanner, unscrew the nozzle.
14.4 How to clean the extruder column • First “Withdraw” the filament from the extruder. Only once the printer beeps remove the filament from the extruder head and immediately remove the nozzle. • • Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps. Using the gloves and a 1–1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the silver column of the extruder column removing any plastic residue. • • Clean the plastic off the drill bit each time.
14.6 Solution for "Winusb.dll not found" problem If you encounter a “Winusb.dll not found” error message, please follow the steps below: Option 1: Uninstall Older Driver and Automatically Install New Driver 1. Open the Windows control panel, go to the “System Properties” dialog box and then select the “Hardware” page. 2. Click “Device Manager” button, and the following dialog box will popup. Find the “3DPrinter@FreeMC” in the USB section. 3. Click the right mouse button and select the “Uninstall” option.
4. Install the latest UP software. 5. Unplug the USB cable, then plug again. Windows will find a new device. Manually select driver folder (Default is C:\Program files\UP\Driver or C:\Program files(X86)\UP\Driver); 6. There should now be a new driver section in the device manager as shown below: UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
Appendix A - Support Please take the time to join the UP community forum where are UP users hangout. forum.3dprintingsystems.com To get support for your product please contact 3D Printing Systems Australia New Zealand Phone: +61 (0)3 9099 0225 Phone: +64 (0)9 281 4206 support@3DPrintingSystems.com support@3DPrintingSystems.com Appendix B – 3D Software There are many great free or low cost 3D CAD programs that can be used for design, scanning and cleaning up files to 3D print.
UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.
