Front············································ 4
Printer Head ····························· 5
Hardware Installation
Unpacking································· 6
Printer Operation
Leveling Platform ··················· 7
Paving Crepe Paper ···············7
Load Filament·························· 8
Unload Filament····················· 9
Main menu ······························· 10
Status page······························11
Detail page······························· 12
Printing page··························· 13
Axis operation ························· 14
Filament menu ························ 15
SD Card/U-disk······················· 16
Setting menu ··························· 17
Info. menu ································· 18
Software Operation
CreatWare Setup·················· 19
Quick Print UI ······················· 20
Print Your First Model ···············20
Full Setting UI ······························ 21
Mouse Operation ······················· 22
Model Rotate/Scale··················· 22
Model Mirror······························· 23
View Mode ··································· 24
Right Click on Model ················ 25
Toolpath Structure····················· 25
Basic Setting ································ 26
Advanced Setting······················ 27
Expert Setting ····························· 28
Skirt/Brim/Raft ··························· 29
Plugins ·········································· 29
Start/End Gcode ························ 30
Dual Head Printing ··················· 30
Align Dual Head Horizontal ·· 31
Add Multi Type Printer············ 32
Print Different Filament········· 32
Tip icon to remind users to have a good method or technique.
Note icon, to remind the user must be given adequate attention.
Prohibition icons, prevents users from unauthorized operation.
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7/22/2017
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Notice
Read First
Thank you for choosing CreatBot 3D printer!
This manual contains important information about the installation, use,
maintenance and common problems of CreatBot 3D printer. Please read this
manual carefully before using 3D printer. All losses caused by the breach of the
notes and the operation process of the operation process will be borne by the user.
Please use the filament provided by CreatBot, or high quality filament by third
manufacturers. Due to the use of third party inferior material caused by the failure
of the printer, the loss will be borne by the user.
Software running environment, 2G or above processors, at least 1G memory,
compatible with Windows, MAC, or Linux, please use memory as much as possible.
I wish you have fun with CreatBot 3D printer!
Danger Warning
The nozzle's temperature will reach 300 degrees, don't touch.
The platform's temperature will reach 120 degrees, don't touch.
Please make sure that the printer connected to the ground.
Do not attempt to open the case, be careful of electric shock.
Working Environment
The 3D printer can work in the indoor environment of 5 ℃ to 30 ℃.
Long-term not use of the printer, be sure to dust, moisture.
Long-term not use of the filament, please be sealed to prevent deterioration.
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Page 4
Machine DiagramMachineDiagram
Front and Back
5
1.Power switch
2.Usb input
4
4.Hot bed
3.Indicator light
3
2
5.Touch screen
1
1.Power input
2.Air filter
3.Filament space
4
4.Z ball screw
3
2
1
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Page 5
10
Indicator light
Hotbed
Nozzle 2
Nozzle 1
U disk
Printer Head
8
9
11
12
1.Nozzle
2.Heating tube
3.Thermostat tube
4.Heating block
5.Heatbreak
6.Extruder block
7.Cooling fan
8.Extruder box
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7
6
5
4
3
2
1
9.Pressure arm
10.Pressure spring
11.Pressure nut
12.steering engine
Page 6
Hardware Installation
Moveaxis
Settings
Filament
Status
Preheat
SD Card
+ X
- X
- Z
- Y
+ Y
+ Z
X:Y: Z:
0.1mm
1mm
10mm
100m m
X Hom e
Y Hom e
Z Hom e
All H ome
Unpacking
Turn on printer
Up platform
Up platform
Take out filament
1. Ensure the packing is not broken.
2. Need two people at the same time.
3. Lift it out by grasping the frame, not the belt or rails.
4. Turn on the printer, enter "Move axis" menu, select "All home", the bracket
will rise, now you can takeout filament.
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Page 7
Printer Operation
Leveling Platform
2
1
3
4
Ⅰ Leveli ng platfo rm manually
1. Turn o n the printer.
2. On touch s creen, press “M ove axis” -> “All home”
3. Then “-Z” -> 100mm.
4. Move the extruder by hand to 4 corners of bed. Tighten or lo osen 4
black nut s below the bed to ma ke sure the dista nce between nozzle and bed
is 0.2mm around. (Approximately th e thickne ss of one piece of name card)
5. All home secondly.
6. "-Z "-->100mm second ly. Focus o n the dista nce betwe en the nozz le and
bed. It needs to be 0.1m m around. If the distance too far, in crease Ser vo Z
offset value (+0.1mm each time). If too close or touch the bed, decrease
Servo Z offset value. (-0.1mm each time).
Ⅱ Auto leveling
1: Ente r "Setting"->"Auto level ing" ->"Probe". M achine will sta rt to detect
25 points.
Note: Servo Z offset means ver tic al height between nozzle an d detector
when probe needle o utstretch. It is a fixe d value if you don't change hotend
or detec tor.
Contact us for videos. Or Youtube enter keywords CreatBot F430 le ve ling
bed
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Page 8
Moveaxis
Settings
Filament
Status
USB
Preheat
0
225
300
150
75
Unload
Extrude
Retract
Head 1
0
225
300
150
75
Unload
Extrude
Retract
Head 1
Printer Operation
Mov e axis
Set tings
Fil ament
Stat us
USB
Pre heat
Load Filament
Preheat head
Sharpen and straighten filament head
Load filament
Get filament through
1.Preheat nozzle first.
2.Twist the printed parts,and load filament
roll. Get filament through guide tube until extruder.
Sharpen and straighten filament head,and check
filament if they wind themself.
3. Loosen pressure nut (no need to
remove),put filament into extruder hold and press
filament to nozzle,until filament are extruded well.
(Using skills see page 34)
Tighten pressure nut
Notice: Pressed filament too tight or too loose will affect normal wire feeding.
4.Tighten pressure nut. (twist pressure nut
8~12 times after nut touch spring. Neither too
loose,nor too tight)
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Page 9
Printer Operation
Mov e axis
Set tings
Fil ament
Stat us
USB
Pre heat
0
225
300
150
75
Unlo ad
Extr ude
Retr act
Hea d 1
0
225
300
150
75
Unload
Extr ude
Retr act
Head 1
Unload Filament
Unload filament menu
Preheat head
Unloading filament...
Unloading filament
Pull out filament
1. Enter "Filament" menu ->"Unload filament", and select the head you want
unload.
2. Wait for the nozzle heated to a suitable temperature.
3. After reching temperature, feeder will send a certain number of filament,
and then automatically withdraw filament.
4. To manually unload filament, same as above mentioned.
Warning: It is strictly prohibited without heating nozzle.
Tip: If filament stuck in the guide tube, continue printing several lengths and retry.
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Page 10
Printer Operation
Main Menu
Preheat
U-Disk
Preheat PLACool downMove axisFilament menu
Check StatusSettingOpen U-disk
Move axis
Status
Filament
Settings
USB unavailable
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Printer Operation
Sta tus Page
Touch and set up the temp of the nozzle.
210℃
210℃
200.0℃
200℃
Touch and set up the temp of the nozzle.
210℃
210℃
200.0℃
200℃
Target temp.1
Target temp.1
Current Temp.1
Current Temp.1
Touch and set up the temp of the hotbed
45℃
45℃
40.0℃
40℃
Print speed:
Fan speed :
Flow :
Touch and set up the temp of the hotbed
45℃
45℃
40.0℃
40℃
100%
100%
100%
Use information
Tar.hotbed.temp
Tar.hotbed.temp
Cur.hotbed.temp
Cur.hotbed.temp
Printing speed
Fan speed
Flow
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X:
Y:
Z:
Back
00.00
00.00
00.00
X,Y,Z current
position of
hotend.
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Printer Operation
Detail page
210℃
200℃
45℃
Touch and set up the temp of the nozzle.
210℃
200℃
Touch and set up the temp of the hotbed.
45℃
40℃
40℃
50.00%
Print speed:100%
Fa n spee d :100 %
Flow:100%
Z: 0.00mm
Use
information
Flow
Current Z position
Target temp.1
Current Temp.1
Tar.hotbed.temp
Cur.hotbed.temp
Current printing progress
Printing speed
Fan speed
Setting
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Back
Page 13
Printer Operation
Printing page
Heating:
01.30.00
50.00%
50.00%
Heating:
Pause and Change
filament.
Pause print
Z
Z up
Change
01.30.00
The display will ge t da rk en w he n no o peration in ten seconds and
can be waken by click in g an yw he re on t he s cre en .
When the display sh ow s th e de fa ul t print page, click anywhere except
the buttons to turn b ac k to t he p ri nt d etails page.
Pause
Current printing progress
Time printed
Stop
Z
Continue printing
Cancel print
Z down
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Page 14
Printer Operation
Axis operation
X Ho me
Y Ho me
Z Ho me
Al l Home
1mm
±X/Y
- Z
+ Y
- X
+ X
- Y
X: 000 .0 0Y:000 .00 Z: 000 .0 0
Minimum units
Move X/Y axis
Z up
X Home
Y Home
Z Home
- Z
+ Z
Move X to home
Move Y to home
Move Z to home
0.1 mm
1mm
10mm
100 mm
+ Z
X:
Y:
Z :
00 .00
00 .00
00 .00
Z down
X,Y,Z current
position of
hotend.
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All Ho me
All axis to home
Back
Page 15
Printer Operation
Filament menu
10
0
75
Retract
150
225
300
10
0
75
150
225
300
Unload
Head 1Head 2
Unload
Click and enter
a value
Adjust value when
extrude/retract
filament
Retract filament
Retract
filament
Hea d 1
Head 2
Extrude
filament
Extr ude
#1 extruder
#2 extruder
(unavailable)
Back
When you want to remove the filamen t, y ou n ee d fir st to heat the extruder.
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Page 16
Printer Operation
SD Card /U -disk
file1.gcode
file2.gcode
file1.gcode
file2.gcode
Last page
Superior menu
Click and choose a
file to print
Next page
Back
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Page 17
Printer Operation
Setting menu
Motor
X step:
Y step:
106.6666
106.6666
Z step:
E step:
Preheat
Extr uder temp .:Fan speed :
Bed temp.
:
210 ℃
45 ℃
Fan speed
Sink fan speed :
Filter fan speed :
X step:
Y step:
Extru de r temp.Fan s peed :
Bed temp.
106.6666
106.6666
210 ℃
:
45 ℃
Z step:
E step:
640.0000
130.0000
0 %
640.0000
Reset
130.0000
Save
0 %
More
ㄍ
X/Y/Z and exturder motor
setting (range:5-9999)
Preheat setting.
Hotend (range 0~400)
Fan speed (range 0-100)
Bed temp.(range 0-120).
Sink fan speed :
Filter fan speed :
Reset
100 %
100 %
Sink fan speed (range 0-100)
Filter fan speed (range 0-100)
Download CreatWare i nstalla tion package from the CD-ROM o r
www.C re atBot.com, follow the prompts to in stall the s of tware, tr y
using the default installation path as we ll.
Please associated common 3D file format.
Installation path can not contain non-Latinn characters.
Please associated common 3D file format.
When there is a driver digital signature, please choose to agree. When
finished the driver folder will locate at installation directory.
The software will select the correct language according to your OS,
please select the right machine type and number of nozzles and ignore the
other option and guide.
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Software Operation
Quick Print UI
Load model
2
Save toolpath
31
When insert SD card, the toolpath will saved
to the SD card.
The file name can not contain non-Latinn
characters.
Normal
Overhang
Transparent
X-Ray
Layers
Print Your First Model
Insert U-Disk to the card reader, open the CreatWare, load 3D
model file, choose correct filament and option, finally click [1] [2]
save button, you can now finish slice model.[3]
Insert U-Disk to the printer, browse and select the Gcode file
you just saved, the printer will automatically start to heating, when
the temperature reaches, the printing will start.
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Software Operation
Full Setting UI
Load model
Save toolpath
Manual s li cing
View mod e
Setting area
View area
RotateZoomMi rror
As you can see from the complete UI, the left side of the software is
setting area, the right side is view area. The setting area contain "Basic",
"Advanced", "Plugins", "Start/End GCode" four tabs. The Basic tab is the
most common settings, usually the most frequently used parameters are
here. Each parameter has a mouse-over tips, you can set parameters
according the prompt. If you want to restore the default settings, please
click on the menu "Tools"->"Restore Default".
Tip: Double-click view area can quickly load 3D model file.
The view mode and edit icon will appear when you select the 3D
mode.
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Software Operation
Mouse Operation
+
Shift
Left click
Select model, hold and
move to change
position, double-click to
load 3D models.
Left + Right
Hold and move the
mouse to zoom.
Left + Shift
Click and drag in rotary
model can according to
each 1 degree angle.
+
Shift
Right click
Hold and move to rotate
the viewpoint around
the 3D model.
Scrollwheel
Use the scroll wheel to
zoom in or out.
Right + Shift
Hold and move the
mouse to pan the 3D
view.
Ctrl+L
Delete
Ctrl+E
Keyboard Shortcut
Load model/Picture
Remove model
Export setting
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Ctrl+S
F5
Ctrl+,
Save model as
Refresh view area
Preferences
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Software Operation
Model Rotate
3
2
1
Model Scale
Click on the left corner of
the rotate button , you can [1]
see three ring line around the
model, respectively along the X,
Y, Z direction. The default
rotation angle is 5 degrees,
press the Shift key can restrict
the rotation angle to 1 degree.
Button to is the reset [2]
button, can restore rotate status
to the default state.
Button is lay flat button, [3]
can lay the model flat on the
platform automatically.
Click the left corner of the
zoom button , you can see a [1]
contour line around the model,
and shows the current size of the
model. You can input the value of
the zoom ratio in Scale X / Y / Z ,
may also directly enter the size
you need. Button indicates [4]
locking scaling.
Button is zoom reset [2]
button, you can restored the
model to the default size.
Button for the zoom [3]
model size to the maximum print size.
3
2
4
1
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Software Operation
Model Mirror
4
3
2
1
ViewMode
Click the mirror button , [1]
you can pop up the mirror menu.
Button is a mirror along [2]
the X axis.
Button is a mirror along [3]
the Y axis.
Button is a mirror along [4]
the Z axis.
Note that the mirror
transformation is different from
the rotation, such as the mirror
transformation will lead to a
change in the direction of rotation,
and the rotation will not change the model.
From the overhang view, you
can see the suspended part of the
model which is shown in red color.
By changing the supporting angle
can be seen suspended parts size is
dynamically changing.
By slice view can easily observe
the generated path, you can easily
observe the different layers of sliced
by slicing altitude indicator, use Ctrl
+ arrow keys can also be observed
layer-by-layer.
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Software Operation
Right Click on Model
1
2
3
4
5
6
component model can be split into its separate components, this process more timeconsuming, try to split the model in the modeling software, models splited can be
printed individually and then assembled together . "Delete All" to delete all the [5]
models loaded. "Reload all" Reload all models, same as F5.[6]
3
Right-click on the model pop-up shortcut
menu, here are more features:
[1] "Centered" make the model back to the
center position of the platform. "Delete" to [2]
remove the currently selected model. "Multiply" [3]
to copy the currently selected model and
automatically position, which is useful for printing
more than one model at a time. "Split" multi-[4]
4
Toolpath Structure
Red represents "outer shell"
Green represents "inner shell"
Purple represents "bottom and top shell"
Drag layer indicator can browse different
level paths, Ctrl + arrow keys to browse layer by
layer. 3D printing is the superposition of these
different layers and built layer by layer.
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Yellow represents "infill"
Blue represents "support"
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Software Operation
Basic Setting
Layerheight: This is the most important setting to determent the
quality of your print, maximum value not exceed 80% of the
nozzle diameter.
Shell thickness: Refers to the total thickness of the inner and
outer walls, the outer wall is only one, the inner wall can be
more, set this value to an integer multiple of the diameter of
the nozzle.
Flow: Refer totheamountofprintingmaterial, 100% standard
dosage, the more material the model prints more plump.
top/bottom thickness: Is the thickness of the upper and lower
models, usually a multiple of layer height.
Filldensity: Control howdensityfilledtheinsidesofyourprint
will be, a value around 20% is usually enough, 0% for hollow.
Printspeed: Speed at which printing happens. Print speed is
affected by many factors, it is recommended to use low
speed for complex model, high speed will cause the feed
shortage, need improve nozzle temperature to compensate.
Nozzletemperature: Is the melting temperature of filament,
general use 200 ℃ for PLA and 240 ℃ for ABS.
Bed Temperature: General use 45 ℃ for PLA and 70℃ for ABS.
Default main head: Thedefaultisthefirstnozzle, canalsobeset
to other nozzles, this can reduce the times of changing
filament.
Support type: The touching build plate support type is shown in
figure, everywhere support is shown in figure [A] [B].
Support angle: Thelargertheangle, themoresupportgenerate.
Fill amount: Thelargerthefill, themoresupportgenerate.
Platform adhesion type: The model which is not easy adhesion
on the platform please use Brim, which easy to warped or ABS filament please use Raft.
Support Type
A B
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Software Operation
Advanced Setting
Solidfilltop: Refers to whether to print the top surface of the
model, uncheck will print it with infill method.
Solid fill bottom: Same as above, and so on.
Spiralis print: Refers to the method of spiral printing the outer
wall of the model (single layer), and this feature is very
suitable for print glass vase model.
Enableretraction: When thenozzleismovingoveranone-
printed area, withdraw a certain length length filament to
prevent overflow.
Retract speed: The speed of retraction, too fast can lead
motor out of step, too slow increase printing time.
Retract distance: The length of the filament when enable
retraction.
First layer thickness: Height of the first layer of printing,
generally greater than 0.15mm.
First layer flow: When the set of the first layer is too high, it
can be appropriate to increase the extrusion.
Cut off object bottom: This can be used for objects that do
not have a flat bottom.
Continue print: Being "power outages continued" be
substituted.
Travel speed: The speed when moving over a non-printed
area.
First layer speed: Slightly slow speed can enhance adhesion
model on the platform.
Solid layer speed: The speedisapercentagehere, whichreferencetotheglobalprintspeed, a
combination of different speeds, you can both get a good print quality and a faster print
time.
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Spiralise Printing
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Software Operation
Export Setting
Nozzlesize: Set the nozzle
size.
Diameter: Accurate
measurement of your
filament gives better
quality prints.
Minimumtravel: The
minimum distance
which can trigger
filament retract.
Minimumextrusion: The
minimal amount of
extrusion that needs to
be done before
retracting.
Enablecombing: Combing
is the act of avoiding
holes in the print for the
head to travel over.
Wipetower: Is asmall
tower next to your
print where the nozzle
wipes itself clean when
switching nozzles.
Dualextrusionswitchamount: Amount of retraction when switching nozzle with dual-
extrusion, a value of 15mm seems to generate good results.
Coolingfan: The extracoolingfanisessentialwhileprintingsmallmodel, but whenprint
ABS material, the max fan speed should not more than 50%.
Skirt: The skirt is a line drawn around the model at the first layer. This helps to prime your
extruder, and to see if the model fits on your platform.
Brim: The amount of lines used for a brim, more lines means a larger brim which sticks better.
Notice: Most of the setting have been optimized, If you want
restore default configuration,use the menu "Tools"->"Reset
profile to default".
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Software Operation
Skirt · Brim · Raft
Adhesion type:
Adhesion type:
Plugin enable you to easily include
your own features, without having to
modify the source code or Gcode. In
the screen shot above, these can be
enabled by clicking on the arrow down
button, then you can configure the
plugin.
None
Raft
Adhesion type:
Plugins
1
Brim
1
2
2
3
3
Notice: Please remove the plugin
before you close the software.
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Software Operation
Start / End GCode
The start and end gcode are the startup
and end procedure of the print, editing this
requires knowledge of GCode.
If you want to set the automatic heating
station after printing, you can remove the ";"
in the code ";M190 S50".
start.gcode is the start code of single
extruder, start2.gcode is the start code of
double extruder, and so on.
Dual Head Printing
Step 1: Load 2 models
A B C
one model . [C]
Step3: Set parameters like ordinary single color model and save the GCode.
you want as
shown in figure [A]
and [B].
Step 2: , Fist click [A]
then right click on
[B], you will get
the option dual :
extrusion merge ,
this will merge
both models into
Tip: The model select first will print by main extruder,
the right clicked one by second extruder.
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Page 31
Software Operation
Align Dual Head Horizontal
There are alignment problem while printing dual color model, this is
because the small difference in multi-nozzle assembly, CreatWare built
fine-tuning features.
Click menu "Machine">"Machine settings", default X offset is: 20.0,
default Y offset is: 0.0, adjustment method as shown below:
Extruder 2
Offset X:
Offset Y:
73.3
0.3
Extr. 1
Extr. 2
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Extruder 2
Offset X:
Offset Y:
72.7
-0.3
Extr. 1
Extr. 2
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Nozzl e tempe ra ture
Hot bed
Plant fo rm adhe sion type
Fully e nc lose or n ot
PL A
190~210 ℃
None/45℃
None/Raf t
Can open
ABS
240~250 ℃
90 ℃
Brim/Raf t
Enclosed
Nylon
240~270 ℃
100 ℃
Brim/R af t
Enclosed
HIPS
230~260 ℃
100 ℃
None/Bri m
Enclosed
PETG
230~260 ℃
100 ℃
None/Bri m
Enclosed
Flexible
210~230 ℃
None/45℃
None
Can open
Woo d
190~220 ℃
None/45℃
None
Can open
PC
230~260 ℃
100 ℃
Brim
Enclosed
PEEK
380~430 ℃
Bed 120 ℃/ Air 70 ℃
Raft
Enclosed
Software Operation
Add Multi Type Printer
You can add more than one type of
CreatBot to the software, and easily
switch between them without re-config
all the different machine settings.
F430
Print Setting Of Different Filament
* Thedat aisonlyf orre fe ren ce, diff ere nt envi ron menta l da ta will b e di fferent.F 160 and F 43 0 can pri nt P EEK.
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Using skills
Change Fuse
Open fuse tray
Change new fuse
Routine Maintenance
1. Frequent cleaning stains on the rail.
2. Lubricate the four guide rail.
3. Frequent cleaning feeder gear.
Notice: Don’t add too much lubricating
oil.
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Using skills
Installation section
1
3
34
5
5
21
4
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Page 35
Using skills
1.Better to use printed spool holders. Ac croa ding to curl direction of
filament, Get filament through guide tube can preven t winding f ilament .
2.Af ter preheating nozzle, Sharpen and strai ghten filament head is
necessary. This wil l get filam ent through e xtruder e asily.
3.if you c an’t send f ilament t hrough nozz le well, remove pressure nut and
pressure spring fir st. Then op en pressure arm a nd clear fi lament sc rap. Sigh t
guide hole and send filament well.
4.Tighten pressure nu t. (twist p re ssure nut 8~1 2 times after nut touc h
spring. Neither too loose, nor too tight)
5. Extrude filament for a while and pull out quickly when you cha nge
filament. Otherwise, filament may block inside heatbreak. Or choose “
Change Filament” on touch sc re en.
Use the small stick to poke filament out if there are filament scrap block
inside heatbreak or nozzle.
Software
1.If you r machine s are equiped with diffe re nt diameter nozzle (default
0.4mm). You have to s etting:
Expert-open exper t setting... Nozzle size (same to your s)
Basic-Quality-Extrusion width (same to yours)
2.Small objects need lower h otend tempe rature around 1 90~200° C.
Large objects bette r to use Support-Raft. Easy to stick wh en star t
printing.Easy to re move when finish printing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hardware Troubleshoot
1. Display "MINTEMP" ?
The environment is too low, or temperature sensor is damaged, please keep
the room temperature above 0℃ .
2. Display "MAXTEMP" ?
Temperature of nozzle or bed too high, or temperature sensor is damaged,
please keep their temperature in a suitable range.
3. USB connection problems ?
Please specify the correct port and baud rate (250000), or change a shorter
USB cable.
4. Nozzle heats up too slowly ?
Temperature in door is too low, or use a fan duct, or turnupoutputvoltage
(24.5v).
5. Print head stuck ?
Clean the guide rail and add lubricating oil.
6. Print head can not move ?
Stepper motor chipset burned, or belt damaged, or belt wheel screw loose.
7. Print head hit the framework ?
Corresponding axis stop limit or circuit fault.
8. Unable to power on ?
Power switch is damaged or fuse is burned, and please check whether the
power adapter is working properly or power check board is damaged.
PrintingTroubleshoot
1. How to set the temperature of the nozzle ?
Different filament temperature is different, general as follows:
PLA temperature 190 ℃ ~210 ℃,bed 45-60 ℃
ABS temperature 230℃ ~250 ℃ ,bed 80-100℃
You must leave enough time for filament heating, so the faster printing speed
need the higher temperature, 60mm/s temperature need raise about 10℃. In
the same way, larger thickness need higher temperature.
2. How to set the temperature of the hot bed ?
The main purpose of the hot bed is to prevent model wrapped, PLA need
about 45℃ and 70℃ for ABS is enough, but due to the environment and
filament, we often need to increase the temperature, the highest temperature
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Frequently Asked Questions
Printing Troubleshoot
not over 120℃, and you can close the bed above 100mm except printing ABS
or other high-temperature required filaments.
3. The model not stick on the platform ?
Please paste masking paper or Kapton tape on the platform, or the nozzle is
too far away from the platform, or the bottom of the model is not leveled.
4. No or less silk coming on the first layer ?
The distance between nozzle and platform is too small, or the filament has not
been sent to the nozzle.
5. Why nozzle is not spit silk ?
The filament is not pressed or too tight, or print temperature is too low, or the
filament feeder not working.
6. How to prevent model become warped ?
Increase hot bed temperature or use Kapton, or change platform adhesion
type to Raft, or cover the baffle, or reduce indoor ventilation.
7. How far from nozzle to platform appropriate ?
Distance should be 0 in theory, but there is no absolutely flat platform, so the
distance should +-0.1mm. Finally, with the actual printing effect as the
standard, too close will lead to a silk blocked, too far will cause the model not
stick on the platform.
8. How to determine whether the temperature is too high ?
PLA temperature is too high will appear liquefaction, ABS will be the carbide,
that will block the nozzle.
9. What reasons will causing nozzle blocked ?
Filament are impurities or print environment dust too much, bad of thermal
conductivity between the nozzle and the heating block.
10. Model surface is loose with crack ?
The layer is too high or the printing speed too fast, nozzle temperature too
low or filament press nut too loose, or filament is blocked.
11. How to print a small model ?
Multiple the model, and print them at a time.
12. Dual color model not aligned ?
Adjust offset of second nozzle in machine settings.
13. Dual color model color interference ?
Align two nozzle in vertical direction
14. There is too much silk drag on the model ?
Please enable filament retraction, and specified proper retract speed, and
distance, the retract distance should not less than 2mm, and the speed not
less than 30mm/s.
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Model
F160
F430
D600
Buildvolume
160*160*200
400*300*300
600*600*600
Nozzles
Single
Single/Dual
Diameter
0.4mm(0.3/0.6/0.8/1.0mmcanbecustomized)
Temperature
400℃
350℃
Nozzles Type
Direct drive
Hotbed
140℃
Bed 120℃/Air70℃
100℃
Min. Layer
0.04mm
Accuracy
X、Y、Z axis 0.01mm
Print Speed
120mm/s (inner/outter, top/bottom, fill, first layer speedcanbeset separately)