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personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in minor or moderate injury.
and instructions may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage, or personal
injury.
Read all instructions in this manual and familiarize yourself with the
Dremel 3D20 before setup and use. Failure to comply with the warnings
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Work Area Safety
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate Dremel 3D20 in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.Dremel 3D20 creates high
temperatures which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Store idle 3D20s out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Injury can
occur in hands of untrained users.
Electrical Safety
Always use the Dremel 3D20 with a
properly grounded outlet. Do not modify
Dremel 3D20 plug. Improper grounding and
modified plugs increase risk of electric shock.
Do not use Dremel 3D20 in damp or wet
locations. Do not expose Dremel 3D20 to
rain. Presence of moisture increases risk of
electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for pulling or unplugging the Dremel 3D20.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
Avoid using this product during an
electric storm. There may be a remote risk
of a power surge from lightning that may
result in electric shock hazard.
In case of emergency unplug Dremel 3D20
from outlet.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
Dremel 3D20. Do not use Dremel 3D20
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating Dremel 3D20
may result in personal injury.
Use personal protective equipment. The
use of protective equipment such as heat
resistant gloves and safety glasses will
reduce the risk of personal injuries.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Dremel 3D20 Use and Care
Before every use check Dremel 3D20 for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the Dremel 3D20’s
operation. If damage is suspected have
the Dremel 3D20 repaired by authorized
Dremel service center before use. Use of
Dremel 3D20 when damaged may result in
poor quality of object creation, further
equipment damage, property damage or
personal injury.
Do not touch the extruder tip during
Dremel 3D20 operation or until it has
cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).
Contact with the extruder tip during or after
operation before tip has cooled may result in
personal injury.
Set up the Dremel 3D20 in a well-ventilated
area. Provide at least 8 inches of
unobstructed spacing around Dremel
3D20. Dremel 3D20 melts plastic during
building. Plastic odors emitted during Dremel
3D20 operation may irritate eyes and airways.
Locating Dremel 3D20 close to surrounding
objects prevents proper ventilation.
Do not reach inside the Dremel 3D20 while
it is in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D20
moving parts during operation may result in
poor build quality, equipment damage or
personal injury.
Do not leave the Dremel 3D20 unattended
during operation. Use of Dremel 3D20 by
persons unfamiliar with these warnings and
instructions may result equipment or property
damage and personal injury.
Use only DREMEL PLA filament. Use of
filament not authorized by Dremel may result
in equipment and property damage.
Ensure small objects created by Dremel
3D20 are not accessible to young children.
Small objects are potential choking hazards
for young children.
Do not create illegal or inappropriate
objects using Dremel 3D20.
Do not use Dremel 3D20 to create objects
intended for use with candles, liquid fuels,
and other heat sources. Plastic may melt
when exposed to fire or other heat sources.
Such use of objects created by Dremel 3D20
may result in fire, property damage and
personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D20 to create objects
intended for food or drink applications
such as preparation, decoration, storage,
or consumption. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D20 may result in illness
or personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D20 to create objects
intended with use with electrical
components or housings of electrical
components. PLA plastic is not suitable for
electrical applications. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D20 may result in
property damage and personal injury.
Do not put plastic objects in or around
your mouth. PLA plastic is not suitable for
food or drink preparation and food utensils.
Such use of objects created by Dremel 3D20
may result in illness or personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D20 to create objects
intended for chemical storage. PLA plastic
is not suitable for chemical storage. Such use
of objects created by Dremel 3D20 may result
in property damage and personal injury.
Do not modify Dremel 3D20 or alter factory
settings. Modifications may result in
equipment and property damage, and
personal injury.
Do not expose Dremel 3D20 to
temperatures exceeding 70°C (158°F).
Dremel 3D20 may become damaged.
Dremel 3D20 is intended to operate in
temperature between 16-29° C (60 - 85° F).
Do not move or bump Dremel 3D20 or the
extruder during operation. The object may
build incorrectly.
Do not change filament spool unless the
building process is completed, stopped,
or paused. Changing the filament during
building will cancel the object and may
damage the extruder.
Do not pull the filament out of the
extruder. Pulling filament out of the top of the
extruder can result in clogs. Follow on-screen
instructions to properly load filament.
Use extra care not to damage the extruder
tip when clearing debris. Dremel 3D20 will
not work properly with damaged extruder tip
and will require replacement.
Before every build make sure that the
build platform is covered with Dremel
specified build tape. Use of improper build
tape may result in equipment damage and
poor object build quality.
Be aware of your body position when
using hand tools to remove objects from
the build platform. Sudden tool slip and
improper body position during object removal
from the build platform may result in personal
injury.
Avoid scratching the build platform when
removing objects. Scratches in the build
platform will result in improper object creation.
Dremel is not responsible for structural
integrity or utility of objects created using
Dremel 3D20. Structural models created by
inexperienced designers may result in
property damage and personal injury.
Service
Always unplug Dremel 3D20 from its
power before performing any service
procedures. Failure to do so may result ion
personal injury and equipment damage.
Have your Dremel 3D20 serviced only by
an authorized Dremel service center using
only Dremel replacement parts. This will
ensure that proper operation and safety of
Dremel 3D20 is maintained.
Use only Dremel approved materials and
components. Use of object materials, or 3D
objects other than Dremel® approved object
materials and genuine Dremel® components
may void warranty.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or registrant of this
equipment can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications
Commission’s rules.
Information on Intellectual Property
The Dremel 3D20 is intended for 3D printing
objects from digital files that you create or
own, or have the right to print using the
Dremel 3D20. When making objects using
the Dremel 3D20, it is your responsibility to
ensure that you do not infringe any third
party intellectual property rights or violate
any applicable laws or regulations, such as
U.S. or foreign intellectual property laws.
The Dremel 3D20 may not be used to make
objects protected by intellectual property
rights owned by third parties without such
third parties’ permission. Using the Dremel
3D20 to do any of the following may require
the permission of third parties: to make a
duplicate or facsimile (in whole or in part) of
any object not created by you, to make an
object from a digital file you do not own, or to
make an object from a scan of a physical
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object that you did not create. It is your
responsibility to obtain such permission. In
some cases, you may not be able to obtain
such permission. Where such permission
cannot be obtained, you should not 3D print
such object, or you do so at your own risk.
You may not modify, reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the Dremel 3D20
or its software or firmware, except as
permitted by applicable law. If you use the
Dremel 3D20 in any way other than as
recommended and described in these
Operating/Safety Instructions, you do so at
your own risk. Using the Dremel 3D20 to
make objects that infringe any intellectual
property rights owned by third parties could
result in civil or criminal prosecution and
penalties, and you could be liable for money
damages, fines, or imprisonment.
Extruder: Single extrusion
Extruder temperature: Up to 230°C (397°F)
Operating Interface: 3.5” full color IPS touch
screen
Maximum Build Volume: 9” x 5.9” x 5.5”
(230mm x 150mm x 140mm)
Layer Thickness: 4 mil | 0.004 inches 100
microns | 0.10 mm
Filament Colors: See
SD Card: Up to 32GB in size (3D20 will not
work with SD cards larger than 32GB)
Internal Storage: 4GB
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Weight (without spool): 8.8kg (19lbs 8oz)
Dimensions: 19.1” x 15.7” x 13.2” (485mm x
400mm x 335mm)
FILAMENT
ONLY works with Dremel PLA filament
Filament: 1.75mm PLA
(Biodegradable/Renewable)
FILAMENT STORAGE
All polymers degrade with time. Do not
unpack until filament is needed. Filament
should be stored at room temperature: 1629° C (60-85° F)
SOFTWARE
Dremel 3D20 comes with complimentary
Dremel 3D software for Windows and Mac
OSX. This application converts your 3D
digital files into buildable files.
MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
A PC with these minimum requirements will
be required to run the Dremel® 3D Software
Processor: Multi-core processor - 2 GHz or
faster per core
System RAM: 2 GB
Screen Resolution: 1024x768
USB port
WINDOWS REQUIREMENTS
Dremel® Software runs on 32 and 64-bit
Operating Systems
Windows Vista or later
MAC OSX REQUIREMENTS
Dremel® Software runs on Mac OSX 10.8 or
later
walkthrough of how to un-box
your 3D20 and start building
out of the box.
software, product information,
and customer support.
Contact Dremel for product
support, maintenance, and
service.
Allows you to upload, edit,
and build 3D files. You can
also change device settings
and order supplies.
Glossary of Terms
TermDefinition
Build PlatformThe flat surface used by your Dremel 3D20 to build objects.
Build Platform ClipClip located at the front of the build platform base that is used to secure the build
Build TapeAdhesive tape similar to blue painter’s tape that improves the consistency of your
Build VolumeThe three dimensional (3D) amount of space that an object will use once it is
DoorYour Dremel 3D20 has a door located on the front panel. This allows for easy access
LidYour Dremel 3D20 has a removable lid on the top. This allows for more access to the
Limit SwitchSwitch that is activated by the motion of the extruder or build platform when the end
ExtruderAn assembly that uses gears to pull filament through the extruder intake, heat the
Extruder FanA fan used to cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear motor.
platform in place.
objects and helps them stick to the build plate surface.
completed. Your Dremel 3D20 has a maximum build volume which means that
objects with a larger build volume cannot be built unless they are resized or broken
into sub-objects.
to the build platform, extruder, filament, and your objects. This door is made with a
transparent material so you can monitor the progress of your objects while keeping
the build environment stable.
build platform, extruder, filament, and objects when necessary.
of travel is reached.
filament to the build temperature, and push the heated filament out of the extruder tip.
Adjust the platform until
leveling tool slides between
the extruder and platform
with some resistance
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Welcome to the world of Dremel 3D. Our
mission is to mentor you through the 3D
building process and share best practices for
bringing your ideas to life. 3D building is a
process that will involve experimentation and
persistence. Thankfully, the Dremel experts
are here to make your job easier with online
tips and live support. With Dremel, you can
build on your own ideas, build them better
and make them yours.
Kit Contents
3D20 Quick Start Guide
READ ALL OPERATING/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
WARNINGWARNING
DREMEL 3D20 BEFORE SETUP AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
M
AY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Using your Dremel 3D20 without a computer is easy with the onboard software and full color
touch screen.
Before building your model we want to familiarize you with the touch screen menu structure
and options.
WARNING
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property damage or personal injury.
Observe all provided warnings and safety instructions when using the
Dremel 3D20. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage,
BUILD
Select a model file from your Dremel 3D20’s
onboard memory by tapping the Dremel 3D20 icon
or select a model file from SD card by tapping the
SD card icon.
After a model is selected, a pop-up window will
appear on the touch screen with the following
options:
Tapping this option will begin the building process
while displaying useful information and object
status.
STOP – Tapping this option will cancel the object.
You will be asked whether to cancel building or
continue building.
PAUSE/PLAY – Tapping this option will pause or
resume the building process. This will allow you to
access the “filament” button.
FILAMENT – Tapping this option will allow you to
load new filament while the build is paused.
COPY
Tapping this option will allow you to copy a model
file from an SD card to your Dremel 3D20 onboard
memory. You cannot copy a model file from your
Dremel 3D20 to an SD card.
COPY MODEL
Tapping this option will confirm your decision to copy
your model file from your Dremel 3D20’s onboard
memory or an SD card.
COPY MODEL SUCCESSFUL
A pop-up alert notifying you that the model file has
been successfully copied.
Tapping this option will instruct your Dremel 3D20 to
begin heating the extruder for loading filament (see
page 25 for instructions on loading filament). The
touch screen will display a status bar and will let you
know when it is time to load the filament.
LEVEL
Tapping this option will begin the build platform
leveling process (see page 27 for instructions on
leveling the build platform). The touch screen will
display instructions on how to level the build
platform.
Tapping this option will allow you to change the
manufacturer settings for language or revert back to
manufacturer settings.
PREHEAT
Tapping this option will begin preheating the
extruder for building or excess debris removal. The
touch screen will display the approximate extruder
temperature. You can use the touch screen to
START or STOP the preheating process at any time.
The toolbar icons in the Dremel 3D Software
lets you load, share, build, view, move,
rotate, and scale your objects.
Load – Click on "Load" and select a .STL file
from your computer. The model that you
selected will appear on the Dremel 3D20
home screen. The software’s home screen is
a simulation of your Dremel 3D20’s build
platform.
Build – Dremel 3D Software gives you the
ability to select build quality settings. This
allows you to customize both the build quality
and build time.
a. Export Option – Saves your model file
to local drive or portable memory drive
for building later.
b. Resolution Options – Models set to
Standard resolution will be built using the
default settings. “Standard” resolution
builds will build quickly and have good
surface quality. Models set to “Fast”
resolution will be built with thicker layers
and will build faster. Models set to
“Detailed” resolution will have finer layers
and will build more slowly.
View – Changes your view of the Dremel
3D20 home screen to one of six viewing
angles.
TIP: You can view the Dremel 3D20 home
screen from any angle by holding the right
click button of your mouse and moving the
mouse. You can also use your mouse wheel
to zoom in and out.
Move – Change your object location on the
build platform using X, Y, and Z axis
positioning. You can also center your object
in the build area and ensure that your object
is located on the platform. You can choose to
enter a custom axis position value.
Rotate – Changes the orientation of your
object on the build platform using X, Y, and Z
axis positioning. You can choose to rotate
your object +/- 90 degrees or enter a custom
axis position value. You can reset the model
to the original orientation.
Scale – Change the size of your object on
the build platform using X, Y, and Z
positioning. You can choose to enter a
custom scale value in X,Y, and Z. You can
also increase the size of your object by a
percentage of its original design.
Rotates the model towards or away
X
from the front of the build area.
Rotates the model to towards the
Y
left or right side of the build area.
Rotates the model clockwise or
Z
counterclockwise in the build area.
a. Maximize – Uniformly scale the model to
the largest size possible for building.
b. Reset – Undo all scale changes. Model
reverts back to original size.
TIP: If your object was designed in using
inches (Imperial Units), you can convert
to mm (metric) units by increasing your
object by 2540%.
Idea Builder – Check the status of your
Dremel 3D20. As long as your Dremel 3D20
is connected to your computer you can see
whether your Dremel 3D20 is ready to build
or currently building an object. You can also
see the temperature of your extruder.
BUILD STATUS
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Dremel 3D software continuously provides
you with the status of your Dremel 3D20.
a. The top panel displays the current
status of both your Dremel 3D20 and
your object.
b. The status circle located in the top right
corner provides a graphical
representation of your progress.
MENUS
3
File Menu
a. Load File – Select this option to load a
model file (.STL or .3dremel) from your
computer or external storage device
connected to your computer. Once you
have loaded the model file you can begin
editing the file as desired.
NOTE: You cannot load a model file to
your computer from an SD card
connected to your Dremel 3D20. SD card
must be connected directly to your
computer.
b. Save Build Platform – Saves all of the
objects and layout of the current build
platform to a .3dremel file. Select this
option to save a model file to your
computer or external storage device
connected to your computer.
NOTE: You cannot save a model file to
an SD card connected to your Dremel
3D20. SD card must be connected
directly to your computer.
c. Save as… – Saves current build platform
with new name. This will not overwrite
the original .3dremel file.
d. Examples – Select this option to view a
list of free model files that are included
with your Dremel 3D software. These
model files are excellent test objects to
ensure your Dremel 3D20 is working
properly.
e. Recent Files – Select this option to view
a list of recently viewed model files.
f. Preferences – Select this option to set
the language of your Dremel 3D software
and change the automatic update setting.
click on the “X” in the upper right corner.
If you have a model file open the
software will ask you if you want to save
your model file before closing.
Edit Menu
a. Undo – Select this option to undo the
most recent edit you made to your model
file. Selecting this option multiple times
will continue to undo edits in reverse
order in which they were performed.
b. Redo – Select this option to redo the
most recent edit you have undone to your
model file. Selecting this option multiple
times will continue to redo edits in
reverse order in which they were
removed.
c. Select All – Select this option to select
all of the model files that you have loaded
to the 3D Build Home Screen
d. Duplicate – Select this option to
duplicate a selected model file.
e. Delete – Select this option to delete a
selected model file.
Build Menu
NOTE: The power to your Dremel 3D20 must
be turned on for your Dremel 3D20 to be
recognized.
a. Disconnect – Select this option to
disconnect your Dremel 3D20 from your
computer.
b. Build – Select this option to convert your
work to a buildable file. You will be asked
to save your model in a .3dremel file
format so that your Dremel 3D20 can
begin building.
View Menu
a. Change your view of the 3D Build home
screen to one of seven viewing angles.
b. Show Model Outline – This view will
highlight the outer surfaces of your model
file to improve viewing of your model.
c. Show Steep Overhang – This view will
highlight areas of your object that have
steep angles that may require supports.
Tools Menu
a. Control Panel – Select this option for
manual diagnostics of your Dremel 3D20.
Your Dremel 3D20 must be connected to
your computer to view this menu.
b. Update Firmware – Allows you to
update your Dremel 3D20 with the latest
firmware. To update the Dremel 3D20
firmware, connect a USB cord to the
computer and Dremel 3D20. Click the
latest version of the firmware and choose
upload. The firmware will update on the
Dremel 3D20. After the firmware has
successfully updated, you need to reboot
(turn off and back on) the machine.
Note: Firmware updates will be
automatically downloaded when the
Dremel 3D software is started. You will
be informed that a new version of the
firmware is available.
Help Menu
b. Check for Update – Select this option to
manually check for Firmware and
Software updates.
c. About – Select this option to review the
current software version you are running
for Dremel 3D.
2. Remove the Dremel 3D20 lid for better
access to extruder and build platform.
3. If build platform is installed, remove by
pinching the clamp located at the front of
the build platform and lifting the build
platform off the base.
Observe all provided warnings and safety instructions when using the
Dremel 3D20. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage,
LIFT
b. Insert spool lock into spool holder and
rotate 90 degrees to lock in place.
5. Thread filament through filament guide
tube. The filament can then be inserted
into the extruder intake. This will ensure
the extruder experiences minimal
resistance while building.
Filament
Guide
4. Mount filament spool to spool holder and
secure with spool lock.
a. Place filament spool onto spool holder
with spool being fed from the bottom
towards the back of the Dremel 3D20.
7. Install the build platform using the build
platform clip to secure.
8. Plug power cord into outlet and turn on
Power Switch (Dremel 3D20 will take
approximately 30 seconds to properly
warm up).
9. Tap “Tools” on your Dremel 3D20’s touch
screen then tap “Filament”, then tap “Load
Filament”.
10. Insert the filament coming from the
filament guide tube into the extruder
intake (top). Tap “Next”.
11. Your Dremel 3D20 will begin to heat the
extruder. The Dremel 3D20 touch screen
display will update you when extruder is
“HOT” and ready to load.
12. Once your Dremel 3D20 is ready to begin
extruding, gently guide the filament into
the extruder until it feeds through on its
own.
13. Filament will then be drawn into the
extruder and begin to exit from the
heated tip at the bottom of the extruder.
After the filament has extruded from the
heated tip, press the return arrow to
complete the loading process. Carefully
remove excess filament without touching
the hot extruder tip.
NOTE: Your Dremel 3D20 was tested by
building objects before leaving the
factory. These test objects may have
been made with a different filament color
than you are using. Therefore, a small
amount of filament may be remaining in
the extruder. When loading filament for
the first time make sure to allow filament
to exit the extruder until your filament
color is consistently visible.
CAUTION: Use extra care to not damage
the extruder tip when clearing debris.
Dremel 3D20 will not work properly with
damaged extruder tip and will require
replacement.
14. After filament has been loaded, ensure
the extruder tip is clear of any debris.
Carefully remove debris with needle nose
pliers to ensure the extruder tip is clean.
15. If filament does not get pulled into the
extruder or does not come out of the
extruder tip, please reference
troubleshooting section for further advice.
WARNING
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operation or until it has cooled down to at
least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the
extruder tip during or after operation before
tip has cooled may result in personal injury.
operation or until it has cooled down to 60°C
(140°F). Contact with the extruder tip during
or after operation before tip has cooled may
result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Before every build make sure that
the build platform is covered with Dremel
specified build tape. Use of improper build
tape may result in equipment damage and
poor object build quality.
LEVELING BUILD PLATFORM
It is important you level the build platform
every time you replace the build tape or
reinstall the build platform to ensure that the
build platform is evenly spaced from the
extruder head. Make sure to remove any air
bubbles from between the build platform and
the build tape. Not leveling the build platform
or eliminating air bubbles may cause objects
to not build properly.
Wait for the extruder head to cool to at least
60C (140F) before leveling build platform.
Extruder temperature can be monitored on
the touch screen (See Preheat section on
page 19).
1. Make sure you have placed build tape
over the build platform. Applying build tape
to the build platform after leveling may
effect the consistency of your object.
Do not touch the extruder tip
during Dremel 3D20
Build Tape
Build
Platform
3. The extruder and build platform will move
into position to level the build platform. You
will first level the front left section of the
build platform. The three knobs under build
platform are used to raise or lower the
build platform on the left, right, and rear of
the build platform.
4. Place the leveling tool between the
extruder and build platform. If the leveling
tool cannot slide between the extruder and
build platform, adjust the appropriate knob
(turning counterclockwise) until you can
slide the leveling tool between the extruder
and build platform with some resistance. If
the leveling tool can slide between the
extruder and build platform too easily,
adjust the appropriate knob (turning
clockwise) until you can slide the leveling
tool between the extruder and build
platform with some resistance.
TIP: Standard printer paper can also be
used to level the build platform in the same
manner as the leveling tool.
5.Tap “Next” to move the build platform
toward the right knob and repeat step 4
above.
6.Tap “Next” to move the build platform
toward the rear knob and repeat step 4
above.
7.Tap “Finish” to complete the leveling
process.
8. Repeat steps 1 through 6 above to ensure
that build platform is completely level.
2. Tap “Tools” on your Dremel 3D20’s touch
screen and tap “Level”. (See page 17)
NOTE: Your Dremel 3D20 will build test
objects before leaving the factory. These test
objects may have been made with a different
filament color than you are using. Therefore,
a small amount of filament may be remaining
in the extruder. The start of your first object
may have some of this filament color until it
transitions over to your filament color.
You have 2 options when building on your
Dremel 3D20:
1. On-Printer Storage - On the main screen,
tap the “Build” option. Then tap the
machine icon to select from pre-installed
models.
2. Computer – Build directly from your
computer through the USB cable.
Observe all provided warnings and safety instructions when using the
Dremel 3D20. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage,
1. Insert SD card containing your model into
the SD port located on the right side of
your Dremel 3D20. Your Dremel 3D20
comes with an SD card containing free
model files ready to be built. Additionally,
you can save new .G3Drem files to your
SD card from the accompanying Dremel
3D software.
2. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is
loaded (see page 25)
TIP: You can determine whether you have
enough filament to complete your object
before building by weighing the filament
and spool then subtracting the weight of
the empty spool. The Dremel 3D software
will display the approximate weight of each
model.
NOTE: You cannot edit model files directly
on the Dremel 3D20. Ensure that you are
building .G3Drem files when building
directly from SD card.
3. Ensure build tape is applied and build
platform is leveled (see page 27).
4. Tap “Build” on the touch screen, tap the
SD card option, and use the up/down
arrows to scroll.
5. Tap on the model file you would like to
build.
6. Your Dremel 3D20 will first align the
extruder and build platform. Your Dremel
3D20 will then begin the heating process
which may take a few minutes. During the
heating process, the extruder will reach
the temperature required for proper
building with PLA. Once this temperature
is reached, your model will begin to build.
7. Once the object is finished building, your
touch screen will display “Object Finished”.
Tap the check box to confirm.
8. Wait until the touch screen indicates that
the extruder temperature is “COOL” to
remove you object. See section for
removing you object from the build
platform below for object removal
instructions.
CANCELLING YOUR OBJECT ON
DREMEL 3D20
To cancel your object during warm up or
building, tap the “STOP” button on touch
screen. The next screen will read, “Cancel
build now?” Tap the “Yes” to cancel or tap
“No” box to abort the cancel command. Wait
until the extruder and build platform
completely cools before reaching inside the
build area.
1. Install Dremel 3D software to your
computer. See “Software Install” on page
21 for details. Ensure that you have
administrative rights to your computer to
properly install the Dremel 3D software.
2. Connect your Dremel 3D20 to your
computer with the USB cable supplied with
your Dremel 3D20.
3. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is
loaded (see page 25)
TIP: You can determine whether you have
enough filament to complete your object
before building by weighing the filament
and spool then subtracting the weight of
the empty spool. The Dremel 3D software
will display the approximate weight of each
model.
4. Prepare build platform (see page 27).
5. Open Dremel 3D Software. Your computer
is now connected to your Dremel 3D20.
7. In the software you can view, move, rotate,
and scale your object to ensure that you
obtain the optimum results.
8. To prepare your model file, click on “Build”
and save your model file. Immediately
after you have completed build setup and
saved the file, the Dremel 3D software will
being preparing your model file.
9. After your model file has been prepared,
click “Build” to begin building process.
a. If the Dremel 3D software has not
already detected your Dremel 3D20,
then you will be prompted to select the
USB port being used by your Dremel
3D20. Select the correct port and click
“OK”.
b.Click “Rescan” if the USB port your
Dremel 3D20 is using is not shown.
Repeat step 10-a.
10. Your Dremel 3D20 will first align the
extruder and build platform. Your Dremel
3D20 will then begin the heating process
which may take a few minutes. During
the heating process, the extruder will
reach the temperature required for proper
building with PLA. Once this temperature
is reached, your model will begin to build.
11. Once the object is finished building, your
touch screen will display “Object
Finished”. Tap the check box to confirm.
12. Wait until the touch screen indicates that
the extruder temperature is “COOL” to
remove your object. See “Removing
your object from the build platform”
section below for object removal
instructions.
CANCELLING YOUR OBJECT ON
DREMEL 3D20
To cancel your object during warm up or
building, tap the “STOP” button on touch
screen. The next screen will read, “Cancel
build now?” Tap the “Yes” to cancel or tap
“No” box to abort the cancel command. Wait
until the extruder and build platform
completely cools before reaching inside the
build area.
protective equipment such as heat resistant
gloves and safety glasses will reduce
personal injuries.
WARNING
!
tools to remove objects from the build
platform. Sudden tool slip and improper
body position during object removal from the
build platform may result in personal injury.
CAUTION: Avoid scratching the build
platform when removing objects. Scratches
in the build platform will result in improper
object creation.
1. Wait for the extruder to cool before
removing your object.
2. With the object still attached, remove build
platform from the build area.
Use personal protective
equipment. The use of
Be aware of your body
position when using hand
3. Peel your object from the build platform. If
needed, gently use the object removal tool
to remove object from build platform. If
desired, remove the build tape from the
build platform while separating the object
from the build platform. The build tape can
then be removed from the object.
Removal Tool
REMOVING SUPPORTS (IF REQUIRED)
Use small needle nose pliers to remove
supports. In places where the supports are
inside your object and are hard to reach.
Dremel 3D20 has lost track of
the extruder head’s exact
location and is failing to build.
Sending the extruder head to the
home position will recalibrate the
Dremel 3D20. Cancel your object,
clear build platform, send the
extruder head to the home position,
and restart the object.
PLA is not extruding or sticking
to the build tape properly
Dremel 3D software froze
during use or computer froze.
Dremel 3D20 froze before my
object started.
3D file loads with a warning
stating that the file is not
closed.
Support material does not
break away during cleaning and
results in decreased quality of
the final object.
Spaghetti mess at end of build.A layer of your object did not
This can be caused by the build
platform not being leveled with
the extruder head.
Sometimes software isn’t as
smart as you are and locks up.
Dremel 3D20 may have
received conflicting commands.
3D file has not been properly
designed and has open
surfaces.
Orientation of the part is not
optimized.
stick properly, model was saved
with minimal surface area
contacting the build platform,
or object was built floating
above the build platform with
no support selected.
Leveling the build platform will align
the extruder head and ensure a better
object quality. Cancel your object,
clear build platform, level the build
platform, and restart the object.
Save any open files if possible and
either restart the Dremel 3D software
or your computer.
Turn power switch off, wait 30
seconds, and turn power switch on.
Open 3D file in a CAD editing
software to close all the open
surfaces.
Reorient the position of the 3D file in
Dremel 3D to minimize the support
material or place the support material
on a non-critical surface.
Use the preview future in Dremel 3D
to see the first layer height and
position. Build with supports when
necessary.
Part only built halfway.Filament ran out.
No filament coming outClogged extruderUse unclog tool to push through
Extruder will not homeLimit switch wire failureContact customer service.
Stringy or fraying plastic layers
on steep overhangs
Object overhangs are too far
apart or too steep (<45degree
angle).
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Replace filament and start build over.
See “No filament coming out”.
filament.
Contact customer service
Build with supports.
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Maintenance and Service
UNCLOGGING THE EXTRUDER
Use the unclogging tool to clean the extruder
and unclog built up filament.
1. Wait for extruder to heat up insert the
unclog tool into the extruder intake (top)
2. Clogged debris will be pushed down and
will extrude from the extruder tip
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
Clean the 3D20’s exterior with a lint free
cloth. Clear the outer surfaces of any debris
that is visible.
To avoid damaging your Dremel 3D20 do not
use water, chemicals or other cleaners on
the 3D20.
CLEANING THE EXTRUDER TIP
CAUTION: Use extra care not to damage the
extruder tip when clearing debris. Dremel
3D20 will not work properly with damaged
extruder tip and will require replacement.
WARNING
!
operation or until it has cooled down to 60°C
(140°F). Contact with the extruder tip during
or after operation before tip has cooled may
result in personal injury.
Using small needle nose pliers, pull away
any plastic debris from the extruder tip.
If the debris is stubborn, the extruder may
need to be heated to make the debris soft
enough to remove.
CLEANING THE TOUCH SCREEN
Wipe the touch screen with the soft, lint-free
cloth. Do not spray cleaners on the touch
screen.
first time or after changing filament, allow
Dremel 3D20 to extrude until material is
consistent with the installed filament
color.
5. It is important to watch your Dremel 3D20
begin building objects. Your object is
most likely to experience difficulty in the
beginning. Thankfully, this is also the
most convenient time to cancel the
object, clean the build platform, and start
your object again. Remain near the
Dremel 3D20 during the building process.
6. It is important to save your Dremel 3D20
packaging as it will make re-boxing and
transporting your Dremel 3D20 easier.
7. Ensure that you store filament spools in
an environment that is not moist or too
hot. It is recommended that you do not
remove the filament spool from its airtight
packaging until use.
8. Use object removal tool gently to avoid
damaging the build platform or object.
9. Whenever possible, it is best to locate
your object in the center of the build
platform. Using the best orientation for
your object is critical. Ensure that your
object is located on the build platform
and that you are using the best
orientation for building.
10. For steep overhangs (Less than 45
degree angle) it is recommended to build
with support.
11. To prevent build tape from peeling during
the build, wrap the build tape underneath
the build platform.
12. Always remove the build platform before
removing the object.
13. Use the home feature before loading a
filament spool. Also, it is recommended
to remove the build platform before
loading a filament spool.
14. Low speed sanding is recommended to
prevent remelting of the object.
15. The Dremel 3D software will display the
weight of each model. You can determine
whether you have enough filament to
complete your object before building by
weighing the filament and spool then
subtracting the weight of the spool.
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