DDDrop LEADER, LEADER TWIN Installation And User Manual
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Installation and User manual
Models LEADER and LEADER TWIN
Firmware 160518 and later
ENGLISH
Tr ans lati on of D utch o rig inal
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Contents
1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 3
2 Product details ................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1 Specifications dddrop leader/leader twin .............................................................................. 4
2.2 Printer overview ...................................................................................................................... 5
3 Installation of the device ................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Placing the device ................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Removing transport locks ....................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Connecting power ................................................................................................................... 7
4 Use of the device ............................................................................................................................ 8
4.1 Info screen .............................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Menu structure BEFORE printing ............................................................................................ 9
4.3 Main menu BEFORE print job ............................................................................................... 10
4.3.1 Prepare menu ............................................................................................................... 11
4.3.2 Change filament (BEFORE a print job) .......................................................................... 12
4.3.3 Print from SD ................................................................................................................. 13
4.3.4 Firmware version .......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 Menu structure DURING a print job ..................................................................................... 14
4.5 Main menu DURING a print job ............................................................................................ 14
4.5.1 Advanced menu ............................................................................................................ 15
4.5.2 Change filament (DURING a print job) .......................................................................... 16
5 Slic3r .............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.1 Slic3r Install ........................................................................................................................... 17
5.2 Exploring Slic3r ...................................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1 Plater ............................................................................................................................. 19
5.2.2 Print Settings ................................................................................................................. 21
5.2.3 Filament Settings........................................................................................................... 22
5.2.4 Printer Settings.............................................................................................................. 23
5.3 Generating a G-code ............................................................................................................. 24
6 First print ....................................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Preparation of material ......................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Preparing heated bed ........................................................................................................... 25
6.3 Preparation of G-code ........................................................................................................... 26
6.4 Start Print .............................................................................................................................. 26
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6.5 Taking out the printed model ............................................................................................... 26
7 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................. 27
7.1 Adjusting heated bed ............................................................................................................ 28
7.2 Empty the container ............................................................................................................. 30
7.3 Cleaning the brush ................................................................................................................ 30
7.4 Adjusting bed to nozzle distance (major adjustments only!) ............................................... 30
8 Safety and Conformity .................................................................................................................. 31
8.1 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) ................................................................................... 31
8.2 Electrical safety ..................................................................................................................... 31
8.3 Mechanical safety ................................................................................................................. 31
8.4 Risk of burn ........................................................................................................................... 31
8.5 Health .................................................................................................................................... 31
8.6 General note on safety ......................................................................................................... 31
A product of:
IF-Adamas B.V.
Transportweg 17
7007 CL Doetinchem
The Netherlands
info@if-adamas.com
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1 Introduction
This manual covers the necessary steps needed to get the best results from your dddrop printer. The
manual covers Installation, Use, Maintenance and Issues. It is possible that you already have
experience with other versions of dddrop 3D printers. It is however recommended to study this
manual thoroughly in order to understand the latest procedures related with the use of the dddrop
LEADER and LEADER TWIN 3D-printers.
In chapter 2 the product specifications are given of the dddrop LEADER/LEADER TWIN together with
an overview of the machine. In chapter 3 the installation of the printer is described followed by its
use in chapter 4. Chapter 5 is dedicated to the installation and use of Slic3r. Chapter 6 covers the
procedure on how a print is started. Additionally, chapters Maintenance and Safety are found in
chapters 7 and 8 respectively.
Figure 1. Quick start Steps
Following the quick start steps above, the manual guides you step by step through the procedures.
Information that requires extra attention is presented in the following format:
WARNING
A warning is given when the concerning procedure may cause harm or injury to the user, or
damage to the machine. A warning precedes the section it relates to.
Installation
• Positioning
• Connecting the power supply
Use
• Display and menu
• Slic3r installation
• Slic3r walkthrough
First print
• Print order preparation
• Starting a prepared print order
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2 Product details
2.1 Specifications dddrop leader/leader twin
Printing
Physical dimensions
Print method
Fused Filament
Fabrication (FFF)
Frame dimensions
X 530 mm
Y 555 mm
Z 570 mm
Print volume
320 x 310 x 305 mm
With material
X 530 mm
Y 660 mm
Z 570 mm
Layer thickness
0,01-0,4 mm (*)
Filament diameter
1,75 mm
Mass
± 30 kg
Nozzle diameter
0,4 mm (**)
Total transport mass
35 Kg
Print speed
Max. 150 mm/s
Software
Temperature
Slicer software
Silc3r – dddrop config
Environment temperature
15 – 30 °C
File types
STL/OBJ/AMF
Nozzle temperature range
150 – 300 °C
OS supported
Windows
Mac OS X
GNU Linux
Heated bed temperature
range
50 – 130 °C
Power/connectivity
Sound
Power
100-240VAC / 47-63Hz
600 watt max.
Average sound level (in
use)
<55 dB(A)
Connectivity
Stand-alone printing
through SD-card
USB (firmware)
(*) Standard settings with standard nozzle included (0.25mmlayer thickness, 0.4mm nozzle), possibly smaller nozzles are
required for reduced layer thicknesses, please contact your supplier.
(**) Other nozzle diameters (e.g. 0.2mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm or 0.8mm) are optional, please contact your supplier.
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2.2 Printer overview
Figure 2. Printer overview (dddrop leader twin)
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3 Installation of the device
In this chapter the installation of the dddrop LEADER and dddrop LEADER TWIN 3D printers is
described. These steps have to be made before use. The first step is placing the machine on a stable
support, followed by the power connection to the mains.
WARNING
The machine is to be lifted and moved by two persons using the 4 grips on both sides of the
machine in order to minimize the chance of pinching or dropping of the device. Place the machine
on a stable support with a loading capacity of at least 50kg.
WARNING
The machine is to be used in well ventilated areas only. Fumes that can occur during the printing
process are material dependent and, especially in case of insufficient ventilation, have to be
extracted.
3.1 Placing the device
The dddrop printer is supplied with the SD-card in the printer, this manual and a power cable.
Accessories like Quick Starting kits can be ordered additionally enabling the user to start right away.
The machine needs to be placed on a stable support with a loading capacity of at least 50kg in a well
ventilated area, free of weather influences, limited humidity and at room temperature.
WARNING
The machine is shipped with transport locks which have to be removed before the machine is
connected to the mains and put to use. Failure to remove the transport locks may cause damage
to machine components beyond repair.
3.2 Removing transport locks
The printer is shipped with 4 transport locks made from foam tubing. The transport locks eliminate
movability of the extruder in X and Y directions during transportation. These transport locks have to
be removed by a simple pull action in order to separate them from the guides they cover. Failure to
do so may cause damage to machine components beyond repair. No tools are needed.
WARNING
Only use the power cable provided when connecting the machine to the mains. Use a grounded
wall plug. Ensure that during maintenance the machine is turned OFF (O) and the mains cable is
detached.
WARNING
Before connecting your machine, ensure that the power switch is switched OFF (O) before
connecting the power cable to the mains. The machine can be turned off AT ANY TIME by
switching the power switch from ON (I) to OFF (O). It is however strongly recommenced to only
switch the machine OFF when it is not in use.
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3.3 Connecting power
To connect the printer, use the supplied power cable. With the power switch in the OFF (O) position,
connect the power cable on the machine side and then connect it to the mains by connecting the
cable to the mains using a grounded wall plug. The printer is enabled when the power switch is
switched from OFF (O) to ON (I). The led display and light switch will become illuminated and the
firmware becomes initialized.
Figure 3. AC connection with supplied power cable and on/off switch
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4 Use of the device
This chapter covers the menu structure step by step. The control knob by the display works as both a
rotary and push button. Using the knob it is possible to scroll through the menu. This chapter starts
with detailed information on the info screen, followed by the menu structure available before
printing and the menu structure during printing thereafter.
4.1 Info screen
The printer is turned ON by switching the power switch on the back of the printer from OFF (O) to
ON(I). The LED display and the light switch become illuminated and the firmware is initialized. After a
short welcome screen with the DDDROP logo, the following screen is displayed.
The meaning of the values is as follows:
1a. Extruder set temperature (Extruder 1);
1b. Actual extruder temperature (Extruder 1);
2a. Extruder set temperature (Extruder 2, dddrop leader twin only);
2b. Actual extruder temperature (Extruder 2, dddrop leader twin only);
3. Heated bed set temperature;
4. Actual heated bed temperature;
5. Feedrate, 100 % is de standard print speed;
6. Progress bar with time indication of elapsed time including percentage;
7. Extruder position on print bed;
8. Status communication field;
9. Actual extruder fan speed;
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4.2 Menu structure BEFORE printing
Menu structure BEFORE a print job is started on a dddrop leader twin (in case of dddrop leader ignore all “Extruder 2” statements)
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4.3 Main menu BEFORE print job
When the info screen is displayed, a press of the
button will show the main menu.
Info screen; the info screen has been explained in
4.1. Using the knob to select and click on this
function, the display returns to the info screen.
Prepare; this function contains settings that can
be made before a print job is started. The
detailed functions in prepare are explained in
4.3.1. During a print job, this menu item is
replaced by the Advanced menu (4.5.1).
Change filament; Using this function, filament can
be changed both before and during a print job. It
is however recommended to change the filament
before a print job is started. More information on
this is given in 4.3.2.
Print from SD; All g-codes (“machining codes”)
generated by Slic3r are shown in this file browser
function. More info is given in 4.3.3.
Firmware version; the firmware version on the
machine can be shown using this function. More
info is given in 4.3.4.
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