USER MANUAL FOR UP BOX+ 1
Table of Contents Precautions 4 Printer Body 5 Accessories 7 Unpacking 8 Installing Print Board 8 Installing Filament 9 Installing UP Studio Software 9 Initializing Printer 10 Automatic Platform Calibration 11 Automatic Nozzle Height Detection 12 Manual Platform Leveling 13 Preparing for Printing 14 Printer Control Buttons 15 LED Light Bar 16 Software Interface 17 Setup Wi-Fi 18 Product Activation 22 Loading a Model 23 Printing a Model 24 Pausing a Print Job 25 Rotat
Table of Contents Moving a Model 28 Making Copies 29 Merging and Saving Models 30 Printing Preference 31 Printing Parameters 33 Converting a 2D Picture into a 3D Model 34 Machine and Software Settings 36 Controlling Multiple Printers with USB 37 Printer Info and Naming a Printer 38 Printing Techniques 39 Fine Manual Calibration 40 Setting Compensation Values 42 Maintenance 43 Filament Check and Blackout Recovery 44 Troubleshooting 45 UP BOX+ Specifications 46 3
Precautions 1 UP BOX+ 3D printer only works with the power adapter provided by the original manufacturer, otherwise the machine could become damaged or even cause a fire hazard. Keep the power adapter away from water and high temperature environments. 2 During printing, the temperature of the nozzle of UP BOX+ could reach 260°C and the print platform could reach 100°C.
Printer Body Top Lid Spool Holder Front Door Filament Spool Magnetic Cover Pause/Stop Button Extrude/Withdraw Button Initialization Button USB Interface Power Interface Power Switch 5
X-Axis Y-Axis Z-Axis Air Filter LED Bar Print Platform Nozzle Height Detector Print Head Mount Print Head Magnets Wind Lever Fan Duct Fans Automatic Leveling Probe Nozzle Print Head Locking Srew 6
Accessories Power Adapter Hex Keys 2.0mm, 2.5mm Power Cable Plier Perforated Print Board (Perf Board) Perforated Print Board (Perf Board) and UP Flex Print Board 1kg Spool Cover 1kg Spool Rack Add-on Scraper ABS Filament Micro SD card and Reader Calibration Card USB Cable Nozzle Wrench Print Head Nozzle Gloves All accessories may subject to change without prior notice. If anything is missing, please contact your local distributor at support@pp3dp.com.
Unpacking: Remove Foams and Nylon Ties 90° Lay down the foam at the bottom, turn it 90 degrees to remove, and no need to lift the platform. Remove the nylon ties (labelled with "Remove me") from the smooth rods. Keep the packaging material handy. You may need it when shipping the product in the future. Installing Print Board 1. Position the print board on the build platform so that all the flat head screws on the heating plate are inside the holes on the print board. 2.
Installing Filament 1. To install the filament spool, open the magnetic cover and insert the filament into the guiding tube at the spool holder. 2. Push the filament into the guiding tube until it comes out from the other end. Put the spool onto the spool holder and cover the spool with the magnetic cover. 1KG Spool Rack Add-on To use 1KG spool, put the Spool Rack Add-on onto the orignal spool rack. A protruding magnetic cover is also provided with the machine to accommadate thicker spools.
Initializing Printer Initialization is required every time the machine is switched on. During initialization, the print head and the print platform move slowly and hit the endstops of the XYZ axes. This is essential as the printer needs to find the endpoints to each axis. Other software options will light up and become available for use only after initialization. There are two ways to initialize your printer: 1.
Automatic Platform Calibration Platform calibration is the most important step for successful printing as it ensures part adhesion on the first layer. Ideally, the distance between the nozzle and the platform is constant, but in reality the distance varies at different positions due to many reasons (e.g. a slightly tilted platform), which could cause warping on prints or even a complete print failure.
Automatic Nozzle Height Detection You may initiate the Automatic Nozzle Height Detection without the Autoleveling. In the Calibration section, click " Detect Nozzle". During nozzle height detection, the print head nozzle will touch the thin metal sheet on the detector to make measurement. After nozzle height detection, the software will ask which type of print board is used on the machine, choose the currently used type of board to finish the measurement.
Manual Platform Leveling Usually users do not need to adjust the platform manually. This is only necessary if the automatic leveling function was unable to effectively level the platform. There are four screws under the platform of UP BOX+: two knobs in the front and two knobs under the platform at the back. These knobs can be fastened or loosened to adjust the leveling of the platform. In the calibration section use the reset button to set all the compsenation values to zero.
Preparing for Printing 1 Make sure the printer switched on and connected to a computer. Click the "Maintenance" button in the software. 2 Choose ABS or the material you choose from the dropdown material list, and input the filament weight. 3 Click "Extrude". The print head will start to heat up. About five minutes, the temperature of the print head will reach the melting temperature, e.g. for ABS, it is 260°C. The printer will buzz and the print head will start to extrude.
Printer Control Buttons Printer Control Buttons PLATFORM PREHEAT 15 MIN ON S HTmins) LIG (2 INT PR JOB RE ST LA L TIA IZE WITHDRAW P FILAMENT R AUSE ESU / ME EXTRUDE FILAMENT I IN LIG H ON TS /OF F Single Press Double Press ST OP Long Press LED Light Bar and Front Door Check When a print job is finished, the LED light bar will be in RED color. Under such condition, the machine will not respond to any command and print jobs.
LED Light Bar Printing and Pre-heating Progress bar. Sleeping Mode Alternated lighting of progress bar Sleeping mode: Machine will enter the sleeping mode after it has been idling for 2 minutes when it is not initialized. Single press the initialization button can exit the sleeping mode. The sleeping mode is only available in certain countries. If the machine does not enter the sleeping mode, it does not mean it is malfunctioning.
Software Interface Account UP (Print) Library Help Printer name Nozzle & Platform Temperature Connection type Current Material Printer Status Account Settings Share Skin Back to home Model Adjustment wheel Add a Model/ Picture Print Initialize Calibration Maintenance Build Space Move Mirror Rotate Scale Auto Place To 2nd Level Menu Undo Perspectives Save Fix Model Delete Undo Restore to default To 1st level Menu 17
Machine Settings - Wi-Fi Connection or Connecting to UP BOX+ through Wi-Fi requires a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The computer and the printers must connect to the same WLAN (same SSID) before they can communicate. In order to achieve stable Wi-Fi connection, It is highly recommended to use the printer under a capacious Wi-Fi environment. A crowded network or an area with many Wi-Fi networks are known to cause interruption during data transfer.
Wi-Fi Setup 1 Connect UP BOX+ to a computer through USB. 2 At the top right corner click the printer tab Click the “Printer Detail” button.
3 Click the dropdown menu to choose an available network. Choose your network from the drop down list.
4 tier Input the password for the Wi-Fi network. 5 If “Private” is set to ON, a private password can be optionally added to limit the printer access via Wi-Fi to trusted users. Please note that the password for private access is a weak protection that anyone who can connect the printer through USB connection can disable or change the password without any limitation. 6 Printer Tab Disconnect USB and by clicking an icon, choose an available printer on the network to operate through Wi-Fi.
Product Activation It is highly recommended to activate UP BOX+ as soon as possible to be able to access its unlimited printing power and the cloud based web functionality. The inactivated machine has limited printing times before the activation is done. 1 Press the "Account" button at the main menu Click the "Sign UP" button. Congratulations! 2 Register an UP account. If a user account is already available, skip to step 5.
Loading a Model 1 Click "Import Mode or Image", choose to open a 3D model. 2 Choose your model. Open 3 The loaded model will appear on the print plate. 4 Click "Print" to open the print preview window.
Printing a Model Make sure the printer is connected to a computer throug USB or Wi-Fi ( go to page 19 for details about Wi-Fi setting), and loaded a model. 5 Click the print button to open the print interface Set Layer Thickness Select Infill Type Select Print Quality/Speed Advanced Options Surface: No top and bottom layers, no infill, single perimeter. Big Hole Shell: No infill, normal wall.
Printing Progress Printing progress is shown in the LED progress bar on top of the UP BOX+ letters. Pausing a Print Job An on-going print job can be paused by clicking the "Pause" button on the left hand side menu. Click the "Resume Print" to resume the paused print job. Once the print job is paused, the other buttons on the maintenance interface will be enabled. You can change filament using the "Withdraw" and "Extrude" buttons. At this point user could even change materials.
Rotating a Model Choose the model and click the rotate button. Choose the rotation axis User could input a specific value or choose a preset value for rotation. Alternatively, user may use the rotation guide to rotate the model in real time by click and drag using mouse.
Scaling a Model Choose the model and click scale button. By default the scaling is in all axes. User could also choose a specific axis for scaling. User may input a specific scaling factor or choose a preset value. Click MM or INCH to convert the models to the size of corresponding units. Alternatively, user may use the scaling guide on the model. User could scale in a specific axis or scale in all directions by click and drag using mouse.
Move a Model Choose the model and click the Move button. Choose the direction of movement. User may input a specific value or choose a preset value for the distance of movement. Alternatively, user may use the translational guide on the model to move on the X-Y plane or a single direction by click and drag using mouse.
Making Copies Choose the model by clicking it (hight lighted), then right-click to bring up the menu and select the number of copies. Repairing a Model 1 If the model contains defective surfaces, the software will highlight the defective surfaces in red. Click the "More" button to reach the second level menu. 2 Click the "Fix" button to repair the model. The red defective surfaces will be changed to the normal color if the defects can be repaired.
Merging and Saving Models all the models on the 1 Ctrl/CMD-click build plate. Merge button on the second 2 The level of the adjustment wheel will become available. Click the "Merge" button to merge the models. the "Save" button to save the 3 Click merged models to the comptuer. If models place too closed together, their raft could overlap whcih could hinder extrusion. Merging convert all selected models into one single model, thus it raft would be calculated as a single models without overlapping.
Print Preference Surface: The number of layers that sealing the top and the bottom of the printed object. Angle: This value determines at which angle the Surface layers start to be printed. Dense: Choose the number of the dense layers between the support structure and the supported surfaces. Angle: Determine the angle at which the support structure and the dense layers to be generated. Area: Determine the minimal area of a surface that a support structure will be generated.
Print Preference No Raft: Print without raft. No Support: Print without support. Stable Support: Support structure will be stronger but harder to be removed. Unsolid Model: The software will autofix nonsolid models. Thin Wall: The software will detect the wall thickness that is too thin to print and expand the wall to a printable size. Preheat: Preheat the build plate for maximum 15 minutes before printing starts.
Printing Parameters Surface Infill Surface Support Dense (support) Raft Print Platform <30o <90o Dense: Solid support structure ensures that the surface being supported retains its shape and surface finish. Infill: The inner structure of the printed object. The density of the infill can be adjusted. Raft: The thick structure that assists with the adhesion of the object to the platform. Surface: The top and the bottom layers of the printed object.
Using Customized Material Profile It is possible to use customized material profile to control the printing temperature and platform temperature. This function is very useful for using third party materials that cannot print well using the preset profiles. The use the customized profile, go Maintenance and choose "Customize" in the material list. Click "Add" to add customized profile. Input profile name, nozzle temperature and platform temperature.
Converting a 2D Picture Into a 3D Model Click the “Add Picture” button and select a picture. Base Height determines the thickness of a flat layer that holds the picture. Model Height determines the contrast of the final print. The "Convert Negative" button will reverse the pixel intensity so that user could choose the picture to be protruding from or sunken into the base.
Converting a 2D Picture Into a 3D Model Update 3D model button. This button will convert the modified picture on the left to a 3D rendering on the right. OK button sends the 3D rendering to the 3D printing interface for printing.
Machine and Software Settings Click the "Setting" button to bring up the menu Choose a Language Choose and Set the Printer's Name Printer Name and Wi-Fi Settings Privacy Setting Auto Update Setting 37
Controlling Multiple Printers with USB USB Hub Independent Power Supply Multiple printers can be controlled by a single computer one at a time through Wi-Fi or a USB hub. A USB hub with independent power supply is recommended to ensure stable connections. Printer Info and Naming a Printer User could rename the printer by clicking the printer name on the status bar.
Printing Techniques 1. Ensure accurate nozzle height. If the nozzle height value is too low, it will cause warping; if it is too high, it will crash the nozzle into the platform, causing damage and clogging. You can manually fine-tune the nozzle height value in the "Calibration" section. Try to adjust the nozzle height value plus or minus 0.1 –0.2mm from the base on previous results. 2. Level platform well. An unleveled platform usually causes warping. Allow enough time for sufficient pre-heating.
Fine Manual Calibration 1 Initialize the printer 2 Open the calibration interface. Press the "Reset“ button to set all the compensation values to zero. 3 Press button 5 to move the print head to corresponding position. Then press the "+" button to raise the platform. 4 Raise the platform until it is just touching the nozzle. Put Calibration Card between the nozzle and the platform, move the Calibration Card to see if there is any resistance.
5 The platform is too high. The nozzle is pinning the Calibration Card onto the platform. Lower the platform slightly. 6 7 When the ideal platform height is obtained, note the value of the "Current Height". This is the platform height value. Repeat steps 1 –6 for all of the other eight positions and note their platform height values. When you have obtained the platform height values for all nine positions, find the lowest value among the values. The height is just right.
Setting Compensation Values As shown on the left, when the platform is at the "nozzle height", only part of the platform is close enough to the nozzle. Therefore, you need to set the compensation values for all of the other calibration points to inform the printer about the distance between the nozzle and the print surface throughout the XY plane. After setting the nozzle height, the drop-down menu next to the nine position buttons will be available. A compensation value between 0–1.
Maintenance Removing the nozzle. After a long period of printing, the nozzle can become very dirty or even clogged. You can replace it with a new one while the old one is cleaned for reuse: 1. Use the "Withdraw" function in the "Maintenance" panel. The nozzle will heat up to the printing temperature. 2. Wear the heat-resistant gloves provided in your printer kit and wipe the nozzle with tissue or cotton. 3. Unscrew the nozzle using the wrench provided in your printer kit. 4.
Filament Check When run out of filament during a print, the printer will be paused automatically, wait for the user to refill and continue. Refer to page 15 for how to refill and resume printing. Blackout Recovery A print job could be resumed after an electricity cutoff. The next time when the printer connects to a computer and after an initialization, a pop up window will appear to let the user choose to resume the interrupted print job.
Troubleshooting Problems Solution Initialize the printer. Printing or platform cannot reach target temp or over heat. The heater cartridge may be broken. Replace the cartridge. The heater cable may be broken. Replace the cable. Withdraw the filament from the print head. Cut off the melted tip and reload it into the print head. There may be plastic clogged in the nozzle. Replace the nozzle or remove the clog. The filament won’t extrude. The filament may be too thick.
UP BOX+ Specifications Printing Technology MEM (Melted Extrusion Modeling) Build Volume 255 x 205 x 205mm (W x H x D) 10" x 8" x 8" Print Head Single, Modular for easy replacement. Z-Resloution 0.1/0.15/0.20 /0.25 /0.30 /0.35 /0.40 mm Supporting Structure Smart Support Technology: automactically generated, easy to remove, fine-tunable. Platform Leveling Fully automatic leveling with integrated leveling probe.
