The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the
!
manual and pay attention to these symbols.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this
symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
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 3D40 before setup and use. Failure to comply with the warnings
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
Work Area Safety
or dark areas invite accidents.
Do not operate Dremel 3D40 in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust.Dremel 3D40 creates high
temperatures which may ignite the dust or
fumes.
Store idle 3D40 out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Injury can
occur in hands of untrained users.
Electrical Safety
Always use the Dremel 3D40 with a
properly grounded outlet. Do not modify
Dremel 3D40 plug. Improper grounding and
modified plugs increase risk of electric shock.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 in damp or wet
locations. Do not expose Dremel 3D40 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 3D40.
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 3D40
from outlet.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
Dremel 3D40. Do not use Dremel 3D40
while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating Dremel 3D40
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 3D40 Use and Care
Before every use check Dremel 3D40 for
misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may affect the Dremel 3D40’s
operation. If damage is suspected have
the Dremel 3D40 repaired by authorized
Dremel service center before use. Use of
Dremel 3D40 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 3D40 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 3D40 in a well-ventilated
area. Place Dremel 3D40 printer on flat
nonflammable surface and away from
flammable materal. Provide at least 8
inches of unobstructed spacing around
Dremel 3D40. Dremel 3D40 melts plastic
during building. Plastic odors emitted during
Dremel 3D40 operation may irritate eyes and
airways. Locating Dremel 3D40 close to
surrounding objects prevents proper
ventilation.
Do not reach inside the Dremel 3D40 while
it is in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D40
moving parts during operation may result in
poor build quality, equipment damage or
personal injury.
Always monitor the Dremel 3D40 during
operation. Use of Dremel 3D40 by persons
unfamiliar with these warnings and
instructions may result in equipment or
property damage and personal injury.
Use only DREMEL filament. Use of filament
not authorized by Dremel may result in
equipment and property damage.
Ensure small objects created by Dremel
3D40 are not accessible to young children.
Small objects are potential choking hazards
for young children.
Do not create illegal or inappropriate
objects using Dremel 3D40.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 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 3D40
may result in fire, property damage and
personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 to create objects
intended for food or drink applications
such as preparation, decoration, storage,
or consumption. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 may result in illness
or personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 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 3D40 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 3D40
may result in illness or personal injury.
Do not use Dremel 3D40 to create objects
intended for chemical storage. PLA plastic
is not suitable for chemical storage. Such use
of objects created by Dremel 3D40 may result
in property damage and personal injury.
Do not modify Dremel 3D40 or alter factory
settings. Modifications may result in
equipment and property damage, and
personal injury.
Do not expose Dremel 3D40 to
temperatures exceeding 70°C (158°F).
Dremel 3D40 may become damaged.
Dremel 3D40 is intended to operate in
temperature between 16-29° C (60 - 85° F).
Do not move or bump Dremel 3D40 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. Doing so may
damage the extruder.
Use extra care not to damage the extruder
tip when clearing debris. Dremel 3D40 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.
Do not drop the build platform. Tempered
glass plate may break and result in personal
injury.
Do not remove tempered glass plate from
plastic holder. Contact with tempered glass
plate edge may result in personal injury.
Do not twist or bend the build platform
while removing objects. Tempered glass
plate may separate from plastic holder and
result in personal injury.
Dremel is not responsible for structural
integrity or utility of objects created using
Dremel 3D40. Structural models created by
inexperienced designers may result in
property damage and personal injury.
Service
Always unplug Dremel 3D40 from its
power before performing any service
procedures. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury and equipment damage.
Have your Dremel 3D40 serviced only by
an authorized Dremel service center using
only Dremel replacement parts. This will
ensure that proper operation and safety of
Dremel 3D40 is maintained.
Use only Dremel approved materials and
components. Use of filament or 3D objects
This product may contain or discharge chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Symbols
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your 3D40. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
SymbolDesignation / Explanation
VVolts (voltage)
AAmperes (current)
HzHertz (frequency, cycles per second)
ø
0Off position
Diameter
Alternating current (type or a characteristic of current)
Hot surface hazard symbol. Contact may cause burn. Allow to cool before
servicing.
Alerts user to read manual.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories,
to United States and Canadian Standards.
Dremel Remote and Mobile Services
Dremel remote and mobile services provide you
with information and services regarding your
Dremel 3D products. The type of information
provided by Dremel remote and mobile services
may change from time to time. All product
information and services are provided for your
convenience, “As is” and “As Available”.
Dremel does not guarantee that the information
or services will be available, accurate, or
reliable, or that product information or services
will provide safety in your home. You use all
product information, services, and products at
your discretion and risk. The product
information and services are not intended as a
substitute for direct means of obtaining
information.
Network connectivity requires an access point
and high speed internet connection. Internet
service provider charges may apply.
Mobile printing requires a compatible mobile
device and data plan. Carrier charges may
apply.
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.
INDUSTRY CANADA (IC)
This device complies with Industry Canada’s
licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference;
and
(2) This device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
The device meets the exemption from the
routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS
102 and compliance with RSS-102 RF
exposure, users can obtain Canadian
information on RF exposure and compliance.
Information on Intellectual Property
The Dremel 3D40 is intended for 3D printing
objects from digital files that you create or
own, or have the right to print using the
Dremel 3D40. When making objects using
the Dremel 3D40, 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 3D40 may not be used to make
objects protected by intellectual property
rights owned by third parties without such
third parties’ permission. Using the Dremel
3D40 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
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 3D40
or its software or firmware, except as
permitted by applicable law.
If you use the Dremel 3D40 in any way other
than as recommended and described in
these Operating/Safety Instructions, you do
so at your own risk. Using the Dremel 3D40
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: 10” x 6” x 6.7”
(255mm x 155mm x 170mm)
Layer Thickness: 4 mil | 0.004 inches 100
microns | 0.10 mm
color choices
Internal Storage: 4GB
External Storage: USB Flash Drive
WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Weight (without spool): 16kg (35lbs)
Dimensions: 20.25” x 16” x 15.9” (515mm x
406mm x 394mm)
FILAMENT
ONLY works with Dremel 1.75mm filament
FILAMENT STORAGE
All polymers degrade with time. Do not
unpack until filament is needed. Filament
should be stored at room temperature:
16-29° C (60-85° F) and in dry conditions.
SOFTWARE
Dremel 3D40 comes with complimentary
Autodesk Print Studio software for Windows
and Mac OSX. This application converts your
3D digital files into buildable files.
Provides illustrated walkthrough of
how to un-box your 3D40 and start
building out of the box.
Dremel 3D
Website
Dremel 3D
Customer
Support
Print Studio
Software
Provides the latest 3D40 software,
product information, customer support,
and 3D model and project downloads.
Contact Dremel for product support,
maintenance, and service.
Allows you to upload, edit, and build
3D files.
Glossary of Terms
TermDefinition
Build PlatformThe flat surface used by your Dremel 3D40 to build objects. The build platform is
Build Platform ClipClip located at the front of the build platform base that is used to secure the build platform
Build TapeAdhesive tape that improves the consistency of your objects and helps them stick to the
Build VolumeThe three dimensional (3D) amount of space that an object will use once it is completed.
DoorYour Dremel 3D40 has a door located on the front panel. This allows for easy access to
Ethernet PortA local area wired networking technology that allow electronic devices to communicate.
ExtruderAn assembly that uses gears to pull filament through the extruder intake, heat the filament
Extruder FanA fan used to cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear motor.
Extruder Fan BaffleA plastic piece that directs air from the extruder fan onto the build platform to assist in
Extruder IntakeAn opening located at the top of the extruder where filament is inserted for building.
Extruder LeverA lever located on the side of the extruder that is used to loosen the grip of the extruder
comprised of a tempered glass plate with a plastic holder.
in place.
build plate surface.
Your Dremel 3D40 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.
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.
to the build temperature, and push the heated filament out of the extruder tip.
and objects while also providing commands directly to your Dremel 3D40 without the
use of a computer.
communicate.
extruder to the left or right side of the build area.
extruder to the front or back of the build area.
the build platform up or down.
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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.
Dremel 3D40 brings new functionality to
Dremel3D such as network connectivity and
remote printing. To get started with 3D40
follow the initial setup routine on the touch
screen to connect and register the printer.
Kit Contents*
Dremel 3D40Instruction ManualQuick Start Guide
Dremel3D mobile application on your
compatible mobile device. Your profile gives
you access to high-quality models, support
and software downloads, and remote printing
services powered by Spark. Once setup and
registration is complete you are ready to start
building.
3D40 Quick Start Guide
READ ALL OPERATING/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
WARNINGWARNING
D
REMEL 3D20 BEFORE SETUP AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The first time you power on your Dremel
3D40 you will be prompted to perform an
initial setup of network, cloud services, and
printer registration. Completing this process
will give you access to features such as
printing wirelessly from your PC or Dremel3D
mobile app, printer sharing amongst your
friends and family, notifications of firmware
updates, and printer status monitoring.
NOTE: Dremel3D mobile app can be
downloaded from the app stores for iOS or
Android.
1. To complete initial setup, tap “Yes” when
prompted on the initial setup screen. If you
decline this setup you can always setup
network and register later.
2. If you choose “Yes”, 3D40 will
automatically connect to your ethernet (if
plugged into router skip to step 5) or
search for available wireless networks.
networks. When your wireless network
name is highlighted, tap “Accept”.
4. Enter your wireless network password and
tap “Accept”.
6. Tap “Done” to complete the initial setup
process on your printer.
3. Choose your wireless network using the
touchscreen. Use the arrows to scroll
through the list of available wireless
The Dremel 3D app allows you to connect to your 3D40 from your mobile device. With the
Dremel 3D app you can view models and projects in the Dremel 3D library, send, pause and
cancel builds, monitor build status, receive push notification updates, and more. Download the
Dremel 3D app from your mobile application store and follow the setup steps below to get
started.
1. After installing and
launching the
Dremel3D app on your
mobile device you will
need to Log In with your
existing Dremel3D user
information or Social
Log In or Sign Up to
create a new account.
4. Mobile functionality on
your 3D40 requires
connecting to Spark 3D
Printing Services,
provided by Autodesk®.
These services enable
your 3D40, mobile
device, and Dremel3D
profile to be synced.
Tap “Connect” to be
taken to Spark’s site so
you can agree to the
terms and conditions.
5. The last step is to
enter the token that was
generated by your 3D40
when you connected to
Wi Fi or Ethernet. If you
did not write this token
down it can be found by
tapping “Tools”, “About”.
Tap “Done” when the
token is entered.
3. Register your 3D40
by filling in the required
information and tapping
“Register”. The serial
number of your 3D40 is
a 9 digit number that
can be found near the
power cable, it is
important to enter this
number exactly as it
appears on your 3D40.
Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment
damage, property damage or personal injury.
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
authorized by Dremel may result in
equipment and property damage.
CAUTION
!
the extruder.
LOADING/CHANGING FILAMENT
1. Start filament load/change process by
tapping “Filament” button on touchscreen.
Extruder will move to front right corner of
print area and extruder tip will begin to
heat.
Observe all provided
warnings and safety
Do not touch the extruder
tip during operation or
Use only DREMEL filament.
Use of filament not
Do not pull the filament
out. Doing so may damage
2. After extruder stops moving, open the
3D40 Lid for better access to extruder.
3. If existing filament is loaded, cut existing
filament near extruder intake and tap
“Next” button on touchscreen.
4. Remove Spool door by rotating it counter
clockwise and remove existing spool if
one is present, see figure 1.
5. Thread tip of new filament through guide
tube, place spool on spool holder,
replace spool door by aligning locking
tabs and rotating clockwise, see figure 1.
Tap “Next” on touchscreen.
6. If changing existing filament, 3D40 will
automatically purge existing filament.
7. When Feed Filament screen appears, tap
“Next” on touchscreen and thread
filament coming from guide tube into
extruder intake until extruder feeds
through on its own, see figure 2.
8. Filament will be drawn into the extruder
and begin to exit from the hot extruder
tip.
NOTE: Your Dremel 3D40 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.
9. When new filament appears from
extruder tip, tap “done” on touchscreen to
complete filament load process, return to
main menu, and calibrate extruder.
Carefully remove excess filament without
touching hot extruder tip. If necessary,
carefully remove debris from extruder tip
with needle nose pliers.
CAUTION
!
when clearing debris. Dremel 3D40 will not
work properly with a damaged extruder tip
and will require replacement.
holder. Contacting with tempered glass plate
edge may result in personal injury.
CAUTION
!
covered with Dremel specified build tape.
Use of improper build tape may result in
equipment damage and poor object build
quality.
1. If build platform is installed, remove by
pinching the clip located at the front of the
build platform and lifting the build platform
off the base, figure 3.
2. Remove adhesive liner from Build Tape
and place Build Tape over Build Platform.
For best results, apply Build Tape at
center of Build Platform first and smooth
outward to remove any air bubbles,
figure 4.
3. Install the build platform using the build
platform clips.
Do not drop the build
platform. Tempered glass
Do not remove tempered
glass plate from plastic
Before every build make
sure that the build platform is
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.
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.
1. Make sure you have placed Build Tape on
Build Platform and no objects are present.
Applying Build Tape after leveling may
effect the consistency of your object.
2. Tap “Level” on 3D40’s touchscreen.
Do not touch the extruder
tip during Dremel 3D40
5. If the build platform is too low, adjust the
knob by rotating left until you hear a
“beep” and the touchscreen indicates that
it is ready to verify that the bed is level.
6. Tap “Verify” to check the bed level. If
further adjustment is needed the
touchscreen will indicate the direction, if
the level is correct, the extruder will move
to the next point and the level process can
be repeated.
3. The extruder and build platform will move
into position to level the build platform.
3D40 will first check level at the back
center of the build platform. The two
knobs under the build platform are used to
raise and lower the build platform on the
left and right. The extruder contains a
sensor that detects if the bed is level, no
additional tools are necessary.
4. The touchscreen will indicate if your build
platform is too high or too low. If the build
platform is too high, adjust the appropriate
knob by rotating right until you hear a
“beep” and the touchscreen indicates that
it is ready to verify that the bed is level.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 for the second position,
when you bed is fully level the extruder
will automatically move to the calibration
position and complete the leveling
process.
1. Ensure 3D40 power switch is in the off
position.
2. Connect the included USB cable to your
3D40 and computer, figure 5.
3. Open software.
4. Turn your Dremel 3D40 on using the
power switch to sync your computer to
your Dremel 3D40.
CONNECTING ETHERNET
1. Ensure 3D40 power switch is in the off
position.
2. Plug ethernet cable into your 3D40,
figure 6.
3. Turn your Dremel 3D40 on using the
power switch. Ethernet connection should
be detected automatically. Tap “Accept” to
confirm connection.
Building
FIG. 5
USB
FIG. 6
Ethernet
WARNING
!
instructions when using the Dremel 3D40.
Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment
damage, property damage or personal injury.
WARNING
!
operation. Contact with Dremel 3D40 moving
parts during operation may result in poor build
quality, equipment damage or personal injury.
NOTE: Your Dremel 3D40 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,
Observe all provided
warnings and safety
Do not reach inside the
Dremel 3D40 while it is in
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 several options when building on
your 3D40:
1. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is
loaded (see page 24).
TIP: You can determine whether you have
enough filament to complete your object
before building by comparing the length of
filament needed as displayed by Print
Studio to the length of filament on spool
indicated by the length gauge.
If 3D40 runs out of filament during a build,
it will pause until more filament is added.
2. Ensure build tape is applied, build platform
is level and clear of objects.
BUILDING FROM
ON-PRINTER STORAGE
1. On the main menu tap “Build”.
2. On the build menu tap the printer icon.
4. In the model detail page tap “Build” to
begin building process.
5. Your 3D40 will first align the extruder and
build platform to their zero positions then
the level sensor will lightly touch the build
platform to complete alignment. Your
extruder tip will begin to heat which may
take a few minutes. Once the proper
temperature is reached your model will
begin to build.
6. Once your object is finished your 3D40 will
automatically align the extruder and build
platform to their calibration positions and
cool the extruder tip.
7. Wait until the touch screen indicates that
the extruder is “cool” to remove your
object. See section for removing object
from build platform below for object
removal instructions.
3. Tap the model file you would like to build.
(Use arrows to scroll through pages)
2. Tap USB icon to access contents of USB
flash drive.
3. Follow steps 3-7 from Build from OnPrinter storage to complete build from
USB flash drive.
BUILDING FROM PRINT QUEUE
FIG. 7
USB Flash
Drive
2. In the Print Queue menu you can choose
to “Build” the next model in the queue or
“Delete” it and advance to the next model.
3. In Model Details tap “Build” to begin
building process or “Delete” to remove the
file.
1. If your 3D40 is displaying the Print Queue
notification tap “Build” in the notification
window to access the Print Queue. If you
choose “Decline” you can later access
your Print Queue by tapping “Build” then
“Print Queue”.
BUILD FROM COMPUTER
Dremel 3D40 is compatible with Print Studio
from Autodesk. Follow the instructions that
came with this software to complete a Build
from your computer.
CANCELING YOUR BUILD ON 3D40
To cancel your object during preheating or
building, tap “Stop” on the touch screen. If
you confirm “Yes” the extruder and build
platform will move to their calibration
positions.
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.
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
plate may break and result in personal injury.
WARNING
!
removing objects. Tempered glass plate
may separate from plastic holder and result
in personal injury.
CAUTION
!
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.
3. Peel your object from the build platform. If
needed, gently use the object removal tool
to remove object from build platform
(figure 8). 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.
Do not touch the extruder
tip during Dremel 3D40
Use personal protective
equipment. The use of
Be aware of your body
position when using hand
Do not drop the build
platform. Tempered glass
Do not twist or bend the
build platform while
Avoid scratching the build
platform when removing
FIG. 8
Removal
Too l
REMOVING SUPPORTS
(IF REQUIRED)
Use needle nose pliers to remove supports
that are inside your object or hard to reach.
first time or after changing filament, allow
Dremel 3D40 to extrude until material is
consistent with the installed filament
color.
5. It is important to watch your Dremel 3D40
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 3D40 during the building process.
6. It is important to save your Dremel 3D40
packaging as it will make re-boxing and
transporting your Dremel 3D40 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. Always remove the build platform before
removing the object.
12. Low speed sanding is recommended to
prevent remelting of the object.
13. The Print Studio software will display the
length of filament required for each
object. Compare this to the length
indicated on the spool length gauge.
Maintenance
UNCLOGGING THE EXTRUDER
Use the unclogging tool to clean the extruder
and unclog built up filament, fig 8.
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.
Dremel 3D40 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 3D40. 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.
Print Studio software froze
during use or computer froze.
Dremel 3D40 froze before my
object started.
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
Part only built halfway.Filament ran out.
No filament coming out.Clogged extruder.Contact customer service.
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 3D40 may have
received conflicting commands.
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.
Filament clogged during build.
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 Print Studio
software or your computer.
Turn power switch off, wait 30
seconds, and turn power switch on.
Reorient the position of the 3D file in
Print Studio to minimize the support
material or place the support material
on a non-critical surface.
Use the preview feature in Print
Studio to see the first layer height and
position. Build with supports when
necessary.
Replace filament and resume build.
See “No filament coming out”.
Extruder will not home.Contact customer service.
Stringy or fraying plastic layers
on steep overhangs.
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