Dremel 3D45 User guide

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Read Before Using

3D45

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IMPORTANTE

Leer antes de usar

Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes d’utilisation/de sécurité Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

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Safety Symbols....................................................................................2

General Safety Warnings..................................................................3-5

Additional Safety Warnings..................................................................5

Symbols ...............................................................................................5

Dremel Remote Services.....................................................................5

FCC Compliance .................................................................................6

Information on Intellectual Property .....................................................6

Specifications.......................................................................................7

Resources............................................................................................8

Glossary of Terms.............................................................................8-9

Introduction ........................................................................................10

Kit Contents .......................................................................................10

Unpacking ..........................................................................................11

Getting To Know Your Dremel 3D45.............................................12-13

Touch Screen................................................................................14-20

Initial Setup ........................................................................................21

Dremel Cloud Platform ......................................................................22

Getting Ready to Build..................................................................23-27

Building.........................................................................................28-30

Removing Your Object .......................................................................31

Using the Camera..............................................................................32

Best Practices....................................................................................33

Maintenance .................................................................................33-34

Troubleshooting............................................................................35-36

Firmware and Open Source Software ...............................................37

Dremel

Consumer Limited Warranty ................................................38

Table of Contents

Safety Symbols

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, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Safety Warnings

WARNING

instructions may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage, or personal injury.

Read all instructions in this manual and familiarize yourself with the Dremel 3D45 before setup and use. Failure to comply with the warnings and

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 3D45 in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Dremel

3D45 creates high temperatures which may ignite the dust or fumes.

Store idle 3D45 out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Injury can occur in

hands of untrained users.

Electrical Safety

Always use the Dremel 3D45 with a properly grounded outlet. Do not modify Dremel 3D45 plug. Improper grounding and modified plugs

increase risk of electric shock.

Do not use Dremel 3D45 in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Dremel 3D45 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 3D45. 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 3D45 from outlet.

Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a Dremel 3D45. Do not use Dremel 3D45 while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A mom ent of

inattention while operating Dremel 3D45 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 3D45 Use and Care

Before every use check Dremel 3D45 for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the Dremel 3D45’s operation. If damage is suspected have the Dremel 3D45 repaired by authorized Dremel service center before use. Use of Dremel 3D45 when

damaged may result in poor quality of object creation, further equipment damage, property damage or personal injury.

Do not touch the extruder tip or heated build platform during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).

Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.

Set up the Dremel 3D45 in a well-ventilated area. Place Dremel 3D45 printer on flat nonflammable surface and away from flammable materal. Provide at least 8 inches of unobstructed spacing around Dremel 3D45. Dr emel 3D 45 m elts pl astic durin g

building. Plastic odors emitted during Dremel 3D45 operation may irritate eyes and airways. Locating Dremel 3D45 close to surrounding objects prevents proper ventilation.

Do not reach inside the Dremel 3D45 while it is in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D45

moving parts during operation may result in poor build qu ality, equi pment da ma ge or personal injury.

Always monitor the Dremel 3D45 during operation. Use of Dremel 3D45 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 auth orized by Dreme l may result in equipment, property damage, or personal injury.

Do not adjust extruder/nozzle setting to exceed the maximum rated temperature of the filament type being used. Heating filament

abov e reco mmended range can cause emissions that may result in personal injury.

General Safety Warnings

Ensure small objects created by Dremel 3D45 are not accessible to young children.

Small objects are potential choking hazards for young children.

Do not create illegal or inappropriate objects using Dremel 3D45.

Do not use Dremel 3D45 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 3D45 may resul t in fire, p roperty dama ge and personal injury.

Do not use Dremel 3D45 to create objects intended for food or drink applications such as preparation, decoration, storage, or consumption. Such use of objects created by

Dremel 3D45 may result in illness or personal injury.

Do not use Dremel 3D45 to create objects intended with use with electrical components or housings of electrical components. Dremel filament is not suitable

for electrical applications. Such use of objects created by Dremel 3D45 may result in property damage and personal injury.

Do not put plastic objects in or around your mouth. Dremel filament is not suitable for food

or drink preparation and food utensils. Such use of objects created by Dremel 3D45 may result in illness or personal injury.

Do not use Dremel 3D45 to create objects intended for chemical storage. Dremel

filament is not suitable for chemical storage. Such use of objects created by Dremel 3D45 may result in property damage and personal injury.

Do not modify Dremel 3D45 or alter factory settings. Modifications may result in equipment

and property damage, and personal injury.

Do not expose Dremel 3D45 to temperatures exceeding 70°C (158°F). Dremel 3D45 may

become damaged. Dremel 3D45 is intended to operate in temperature between 16-29° C (60 85° F).

Do not move or bump Dremel 3D45 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 3D45 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 glue. Use of improper glue 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 3D45. Structural models created by

inexperienced designers may result in property damage and personal injury.

Service

Always unplug Dremel 3D45 from its power before performing any service procedures.

Failure to do so may result in personal injury and equipment damage.

Have your Dremel 3D45 serviced only by an authorized Dremel service center using only Dremel replacement parts. This will ensure

that proper operation and safety of Dremel 3D45 is maintained.

Use only Dremel approved components. Use of components other than genuine Dremel components may void warranty.

Use only Dremel approved filament. Damage to the product resulting from use of filament other than Dremel approved filament is not covered under warranty.

Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your 3D45. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol Designation / Explanation

V Volts (voltage)

A Amperes (current)

Hz Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)

0 Off 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 Services

Dr e mel rem o te serv i ces pro vide y o u with information and services regarding your Dremel 3D products. The type of information provided by Dremel remote services may change from ti m e t o t i me. All p rod u c t i nfor m atio n a n d services are provided for your convenience, “As is” and “As Available”.

Dremel does not guarantee that the information or s erv i ces w ill b e ava ila b le, a ccu rat e, or reliable, or that product information or services will provide safety in your home. You use all

product information, services, and products at you r d isc r e tio n a n d ris k . T he pro d uct information and services are not intended as a sub s tit u t e fo r dire c t mea n s of o btai n ing information.

Network connectivity requires an access point and high speed internet connection. Internet service provider charges may apply.

Remote printing requires a compatible mobile device an d data plan. Ca rr ie r char ge s may apply.

FCC and IC Compliance

FCC COMPLIANCE

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 rea s o nable pr o tecti o n ag ainst ha r m ful 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 harmf ul i nterferen ce to rad io com m u nica t i ons. Ho weve r, th ere is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cau s e harm f ul i n t erfer e n ce t o radi o or tel e v isio n recep t i on, w h ich ca n be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the int e rfer e n ce by one or more of the following measures:

Information on Intellectual Property

The Dremel 3D45 is intended for 3D printing objects from digital files that you create or own, or have the right to prin t using the Dremel 3D45. When making objects using the Dremel 3D45, 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 3D45 may not be used to make objects protected by intellectu al property rights owned by third parties without such third parties’ permission. Using the Dremel 3D45 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 obje ct that y ou d id not create. I t is y our responsibility to obtain such permission. In

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Inc reas e t h e s epar a tion bet ween the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circ uit diffe rent from th at to w hich the receiver is connected.

• Co nsu lt the d eal er 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 ope r a te this equ i p ment und e r Fe deral Communications Commission’s rules.

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 mod i fy, r ever s e e ngine e r, decompile, or disassemble the Dremel 3D45 or it s so ftwar e or firmwa r e , excep t as permitted by applicable law.

If you use the Dremel 3D45 in any way other th an as r eco mmended and d escri bed i n these Operating/Safety Instructions, you do so at your own risk. Using the Dremel 3D45 to make objects that infringe any intellectual property rights owned by third parties could result in civil or crimin al prosecution and penalties, and you could be liable for money damages, fines, or imprisonment.

Specifications

16” (406mm)

20.25” (515mm) 15.5” (394mm)

WALL

8” (203mm)

8” (203mm)8” (203mm)

14” (356mm)

BUILDING

Extruder: single extrusion Extruder Temperature: Up to 280 C, 536 F Build Platform Temperature: Up to 100 C, 212 F Operating Interface: 4.5” full color IPS touch screen Maximum Build Volume: 10” x 6” x 6.7” (255mm x 155mm x 170mm) Layer Thickness: 50 microns (0.05 mm) Filament Types and Colors: See www.digilab.dremel.com for color choices Internal Storage: 8GB External Storage: USB flash Drive

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS

Weight (without spool): 19.4 kg (42.8 lb) 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.

SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS

• Apple

• Microsoft

Mac®OS®X v10.9 or later

(Mavericks)

Windows®7 SP1

• Microsoft®Windows® Window 8, 8.1

• Microsoft®Windows® Window 10

MINIMUM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRINT STUDIO

• CPU: 64-bit processor (32-bit not

supported)

• Memory: 3 GB RAM (4 GB or more

recommended)

• Disk space: ~2 GB free disk space for

installation

• Display card: 1,024 MB GDDR RAM or

more. Microsoft

Direct3D®11 capable

graphics card or higher

• Pointing Device: three-button mouse

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

3D45 input rating: 100-240V, 47-60Hz,

0.85-2.3Amps

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Room Temperature: 16-29° C (60 - 85° F) Level workspace Dry workspace environment

SOFTWARE

Dremel 3D45 comes with complimentary file slicing software for Windows and Mac OSX. This application converts your 3D digital files into buildable files.

Resource Description Location

Quick Start Guide

Dremel Website

Provides illustrated walkthrough of how to un-box your 3D45 and start building out of the box.

Provides the latest 3D45 software, product information, customer support, and 3D model and project downloads.

Resources

Printed version of the Quick Start Guide is located in the carton with the printer. It is also available on www.digilab.dremel.com

www.digilab.dremel.com

Dremel 3D Customer Support

File Slicing Software

Contact Dremel for product support, maintenance, and service.

Allows you to upload, edit, and build 3D files.

1-844-4DRML3D (1-844-437-6533) www.digilab.dremel.com

Install from www.digilab.dremel.com or from USB flash drive provided with the Dremel 3D45.

Glossary of Terms

Build Platform The flat surface used by your Dremel 3D45 to build objects. The build platform is

Build Platform Clips Clips located at the front of the build platform base that are used to secure the build

Build Volume The three dimensional (3D) amount of space that an object will use once it is completed.

Door Your Dremel 3D45 has a door located on the front panel. This allows for easy access to

ECO-ABS Natural thermoplastic that provides users with durable and impact resistant parts.

Ethernet Port A local area wired networking technology that allow electronic devices to communicate.

Extruder An assembly that uses gears to pull filament through the extruder intake, heat the filament

Extruder Fans Fans used to cool the outer assembly of the extruder and gear motor.

Extruder Fan Baffle A plastic piece that directs air from the extruder fan onto the build platform to assist in

Extruder Intake An opening located at the top of the extruder where filament is inserted for building.

Extruder Lever A lever located on the side of the extruder that is used to loosen the grip of the extruder

Extruder Tip A nozzle located at the bottom of the extruder where heated filament is forced out for

Filament A threadlike strand of plastic material.

Filament Guide Tube A plastic tube that guides the filament from the spool holder to the extruder of the printer,

comprised of a tempered glass plate with a plastic holder.

platform in place.

Your Dremel 3D45 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.

cooling the active build.

gear motor.

building.

preventing any snags.

Glossary of Terms

Filament Runout Sensor A sensor in the extruder intake that pauses your printer if it runs out of filament

Filament Spool A cylindrical piece on which a long strand of filament is wound for storage and

.g, .gcode and .g3drem Buildable file formats compatible with your Dremel 3D45.

Glue Stick Non-toxic and acid-free stick of glue that is applied to the build platform to help prints

Leveling Knobs Knobs located under the base of the build platform that allow users to easily level the

Leveling Sensor A sensor that detects the height of the build platform and assists in proper leveling.

Lid Your Dremel 3D45 has a pivoting lid on the top. This allows for more access to the

Needle Nose Pliers Common tool used to hold small objects and to grab excess material that may be too

Nylon Synthetic polymer that provides strong and flexible prints with heavy wear resistance.

OBJ File A common digital file format used in a wide range of 3D model software. This file is

Object Removal Tool A tool used to separate your objects from the build platform.

PETG A thermoplastic filament that combines flexibility, strength and durability similar to

PLA A bioplastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch.

Spool Holder A plastic piece located to the left of the build platform inside your Dremel 3D45 build

Spool Door A removable door which locks the filament spool to the spool holder.

Stepper Motor A brushless DC electric motor used to drive the guide rails and extruder gears.

.STL File A common digital file format used in a wide range of 3D model software. This file is

Touch Screen Full color display that is touch activated. It allows you to monitor your Dremel 3D45

USB Flash Drive A portable memory card used on a wide array of devices.

WIFI A local area wireless networking technology that allow electronic devices to

X-Axis Guide Rails A set of rails on either side of the extruder that allow a stepper motor to move the

Y-Axis Guide Rails A set of rails on either side of the build area that allow a stepper motor to move the

Z-Axis Guide Rails A set of rails located at the back of the build area that allow a stepper motor to move

during a build.

continuous use.

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build platform before each print.

build platform, extruder, filament, and objects when necessary.

hot to touch directly.

created in 3rd party 3D software or downloaded from www.digilab.dremel.com.

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area that is designed to hold a filament spool.

created in 3rd party 3D software or downloaded from www.digilab.dremel.com.

and objects while also providing commands directly to your Dremel 3D45 without the use of a computer.

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Introduction

Welcome to the world of Dremel Digilab. Our mission is to mentor you through the digital fabrication process and share best practices for bringing your ideas to life.

3D bu ilding 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 3D45 brings new functionality, such as network connectivity and remote printing. To get started with 3D45 follow the initial setup routine on the touch screen to connect and register the printer.

Kit Contents*

Dremel 3D45 Instruction Manual Quick Start Guide

You can create a user profile by going to www.digilab.dremel.com. Your profile gives you access to high-quality models, support and software downloads, and remote printing services powered by 3DPrinterOS. Once setup and registration is complete you are ready to start building.

Filament Spool** Power Cable USB Cable

Glue Stick Object Removal Tool USB Flash Drive

*Quantities may vary depending on kit.

**Do not store in moist or hot environment.

Unclog Tool

Unpacking

1. Place box on table, cut tape, and open.

2. Remove top insert.

3. Remove 3D45 and place on table.

4. Open lid and remove top insert.

6. Open door and remove middle insert.

7. Remove bottom insert.

5. Raise build platform by lifting from both sides.

Tip: Keep packaging for future transportation and storage.

Getting To Know Your 3D45

1. Lid

2. Extruder

3. Z-Axis Guide rail

4. Door

5. Build Platform Tabs

6. Gripping Handles

7. USB A Port

8. Leveling Knobs

9. Build Platform

10. Touch Screen

11. Build Platform Clips

12. Filament Spool Holder

13. RFID Reader

14. Filament Spool

15. Camera

16. Y-Axis Guide Rail

17. Stepper motor

18. Filament Guide Tube

19. Extruder Lever

20. Filament Guide Clip

21. Extruder Intake

22. Chamber Fan

(With optional filtration hook-up)

23. Ribbon Cable

24. X-Axis Guide Rail

25. Leveling Sensor

26. Extruder Tip

27. Power Switch

28. USB B Port

29. Ethernet Port

30. Nameplate

31. Power Input

Getting To Know Your 3D45

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Using your Dremel 3D45 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

damage or personal injury.

Observe all provided warnings and safety instructions when using the Dremel 3D45. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage, property

Touch Screen

BUILD

Tap to select a 3D model and begin build process. (see page 28 for detailed build instructions)

BUILD MENU

Tap Printer, USB Flash Drive, or Print Queue to choose the destination of your desired file.

MODEL MENU

Tap to select the desired model or use arrows to scroll through pages to find your model.

Touch Screen

FILE DETAILS

Noz z l e and pl a tfor m t e mpera t u res se t ting s referenced for the current build.

BUILD – Tap to begin build process. DELETE – Tap to remove model file from on-printer

storage or USB flash drive. COPY TO PRINTER – From USB flash drive, tap to

copy model file to on-printer storage.

BUILD STATUS PAUSE/PLAY – Tap to pause or resume the current

build process. Pause will allow you to access the filament button.

STOP – Tap to cancel the current build process.

PRINT QUEUE MENU YES – Tap to proceed to print file. NO – Tap to cancel printing of file.

Touch Screen

LEVEL

Tap to begin build platform leveling process. (see pa g e 27 for ins truc tion s on leve ling t he buil d platform)

FILAMENT

Tap to begin heating and start filament load/change process. (See page 23 for instructions on filament load/change process)

Touch Screen

TOOLS

Tap t o a cce s s t he foll owin g i ndiv idua l p rint er functions and settings.

NETWORK

Tap to enter Network menu to connect or disconnect WiFi and Set Proxy.

CONNECT WIFI – Tap to connect to WiFi. SET PROXY – Tap to set manual proxy. SET STATIC IP – Tap to setup static IP.

PREHEAT

Tap "N o z zle Temp" to auto m a tica l l y be gin preheating the extruder for building or removing excess debris. Once your optimal temperature is achieved, tap "Plate Temp" to begin preheating the build platform.

PURGE – Once extruder is hot, tap to manually extrude filament.

Touch Screen

CALIBRATE

Tap to move extruder and build platform to zero position.

JOG MODE

Tap to display options to move extruder and build platform along the X, Y, and Z-axis.

Touch Screen

HELP

Tap to enter service menu to see customer service contact information.

SETTINGS

LANGUAGE – Tap to pick alternate menu language. DISPLAY – Tap to customize cabinet LEDs or main

menu hotkeys.

SOUNDS – Tap to turn 3D45 sounds On/Off. TOKEN – Tap to release current token and get a

new token when connected to Wifi or Ethernet. ADVANCED MODE – Tap to manually prioritize G-

Code settings. FACTORY RESET – Tap to remove all information

stored on 3D45 and return it to factory defaults.

Touch Screen

ABOUT

Tap to see 3 D45 informati on s uch as firm ware ver s i on, usa g e counte r, pr i n ter sta t u s, MAC address, and token.

Touch Screen Icons

Indicates that there is an error such as filament empty or door open.

Indicates that Ethernet is connected.

Indicates WiFi signal strength and connected status.

Indicates that the extruder and build platform is cool.

Indicates that the extruder and build platform is warm.

Indicates that the extruder and build platform is hot.

Indicates that the printer is connected to 3DPrinterOS printing services and that it can receive remote commands.

Initial Setup

The first time you power on your Dremel 3D45 you will be prompted to perform an init ial s etup of ne twork . Compl eting this process will give you access to features such as printing wirelessly from your PC or Dr emel3 D clo ud based pr ogr am, p rinte r sharing amongst your friends and family, noti f i c a tions o f f i r m w are u p d ates, a nd printer status monitoring. You will then be walked through how to loading your first roll of filament and how to properly level the build plate.

NOTE: Dremel3D cloud based software can be accessed on www.digilab.dremel.com.

1. To complete initial setup, tap "Start" when prompted on the initial setup screen. If you decline this setup you can always setup network later.

2. If y o u c h o ose “Star t ” , 3 D 45 w ill automatically connect to your ethernet (if pl ugged in to route r ski p to step 5) or search for available wireless networks.

3. Choose your wireless network using the touch screen. Use the arrows to scroll th r oug h t he list o f a vail able wir eles s networks. Tap on your network name to accept it.

4. Enter your wireless network password and tap “Done”.

5. Write down the token displayed at th e bottom of the touch screen. This token will be used to link your printer to your Dremel account.

6. Visit www.digilab.dremel.com and follow the prompts to complete your user profile creation and printer registration.

Dremel’s cloud-based platform allows you to connect to your 3D45 from any web browser. In the platform, 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. Create a user profile on www.digilab.dremel.com and follow the setup steps below to get started. Note: This feature is currently only available in the United States.

Dremel Cloud Platform

1. After launching the Dremel cloud platform

in your web browser, you will need to Log In wi th your e x i sting D r emel us e r information or Social Log In or Sign Up to create a new account.

2. Click on the “Go To Print Cloud” button to

launch the new cloud platform.

3. When you enter the cloud platform, click

on printers on the top toolbar to register you r 3D45. R egis t e r you r 3D45 b y entering the token number where it says “Registration code” and clicking “OK”.

4. Your mobile device is now connected to

your 3D45.

Getting Ready to Build

Open

WARNING

instructions when using the Dremel 3D45.

Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage or personal injury.

WARNING

during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).

Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.

WARNING

au t hori z ed by Dre m el may r e sult i n equipment, property damage, or personal injury.

WARNING

ma ximum rated temperature of the filament type being used. Heating filament

ab o ve reco m mend e d range ca n cause emissions that may result in personal injury.

CAUTION

the extruder.

Obs erve all provide d war nings and safety

Do not touch the extruder tip or heated build platform

Use only DREMEL filament.

Us e of fil a ment not

Do n ot adj ust extruder se tting to ex ceed the

Do not pull the filament out. Doing so may damage

LOADING/CHANGING FILAMENT

1. Start filament load/change proc es s by tapping “Filament” button on touch screen. Extruder will move to front right corner of print area and extruder tip will begin to heat.

2. After extruder s tops moving, open t he 3D45 Lid for better access to extruder.

3. If existing filament is loaded, cut existing filament near extruder intake and tap the arrow button on touch screen.

FIG. 1

Spool

Holder

Filament

Guide Tube

Getting Ready to Build

FIG. 2

Guide Tube

4. Remove Spool door by rotating it counter clockwise, see figure 1. Remove existing spool if one is present.

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.

6. When you place a roll of Dremel filament into the spool holder, the printer will autorecognize the filament type and adjust the printer settings to be optimized for the filament you are using (This will bypass any print settings loaded in your sliced file).

NOTE: You have the opti o n t o e nter advanced printer mode to manually alter print settings after you change filament. Plea se chec k all set tings (if m anually entered) as improper settings may cause prints to fail or damage the equipment, see “Filament Type and Settings” or on digilab.dremel.com for the latest chart.

Filament

Guide

Extruder

Intake

NOTE: You also have the option to pull

print settings from the saved sliced file. This will prevent the printer from altering its print settings. Please check all settings prior to printing as improper settings may cause prints to fail, property damage, or personal injury.

7. If changing existing filament, 3D45 will automatically purge existing filament.

8. When Feed Filament screen appears, tap the arrow on touch screen and thread fi lam ent coming f rom gu ide tu be int o ext r u der i n take u ntil f ilame n t fee d s through on its own, see figure 2.

NOTE: Ensure the gears inside of the ext r u der hav e pr operl y gr abbed th e filament befo re you finish the filament change. You will feel a tug and see the fil a m ent star t to fe e d it s elf into th e extruder when this occurs.

Getting Ready to Build

9. Filament will be drawn into the extruder and begin to exit from the hot extruder tip.

NOTE: Your Dremel 3D45 was tested by building objects before leaving the factory. These test objects may have been made with a different filament color than you are usi n g . T heref o r e, a s m a ll amoun t of filament may be remaining in the extruder.

10. When n e w fila m e nt appe a r s from

extruder tip, tap “done” on touch screen to com plet e f ilam e nt load pr o cess , re turn t o m ain me n u, and ca libr ate ext r uder. Caref u lly remo v e e x cess filament without touching hot extruder tip. If necessary, carefully remove debris fr o m e xtru der tip with ne e dle nose pliers.

FILAMENT TYPEANDSETTINGS

CAUTION

Use e x t ra care n o t t o

dam a g e the e xtrud e r tip when clearing debris. Dremel 3D45 will not work properly with a damaged extruder tip and will require replacement.

11. Close 3D45 lid and door.

Filament Type

Nozzle Temperature Range

Optimal Nozzle Temperature

Build Platform Temperature Range

Optimal Build Platform Temperature

Print Speed Multiplier

Recommended Speed Multiplier

Fan Range

Object cooling fan setting

NOTE: Please check website digilab.dremel.com for latest filament settings.

PLA ECO-ABS Nylon PETG

200 -240 C 200 -240 C 220 – 280 C 240-260 C

230 C 230 C 255 C 250 C

0 – 70 C 0 – 70 C 0 – 100 C 70 – 90 C

60 C 60 C 80 C 80 C

0 – 100% 0 – 100% 0 – 100% 0 – 100%

100% 100% 90% 100%

0 – 100% 0 – 100% 0 – 100% 0 – 100%

100% 100% 50% 30%

FIG. 3

Getting Ready to Build

Rear ClipRear Clip

Tab

Front Clip

PREPARING BUILD PLATFORM

WARNI

during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).

Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.

WARNING

plate may break and result in personal injury.

WARNING

holder. Contacting with tempered glass plate edge may result in personal injury.

CAUTION

covered with glue from the supplied glue stick. If glue is not used, it may cause poor object build quality.

1. Remove build platform by first pressing down and releasing the two clips located at the front of the build platform, then lift the build platform off the base using the build platform tabs (figure 3).

Do not touch the extruder

tip or heated build platform

Do not drop t he build platform. Tempered glass

Do not remove tempered glass plate fro m plas tic

Bef o r e ever y bu ild m a k e sure that the build platform is

Base

Platform

Build

Tempered

Glass

2. Apply the glue in two overlapping layers to ensure that the entire b ui ld s ur face i s properly covered. You can apply glue to the perimeter of the build plate first, and the n zi g zag u p an d do w n wh i le overlapping the entire area. Wait for 10 seconds and then apply another layer zigzagging left to right. This ensures a uniform layer over the entire build area.

FIG. 4

NOTE: To clean the build platform, rinse the platform with warm water and dry with a towel.

3. Install the build platform by first inserting the rear of the platform onto the rear clips, the n pres s down on the front of the platform until it snaps in place.

Front Clip

Glue

Stick

Tab

Getting Ready to Build

LEVELING BUILD PLATFORM

WARNING

during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).

Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.

It is important you level the build platform every time you reinstall the build platform to en sur e tha t the bu ild pl atf orm i s evenly spaced from the extruder head. Not leveling the build platform may cause objects to not build properly.

1. Tap “Level” on 3D45’s touch screen.

2. The extruder and build platform will move into position to level the build platform. 3D45 will first check leve l at t he bac k ce nte r o f the build pla tfo rm. The t wo knobs under the build platform are used to raise and lower the build platform on the left and right. The extruder contai ns a sensor that detects if the bed is level, no additional tools are necessary.

3. The touch screen 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 r ight until you hear a “beep” and the touch screen indicates that it is ready to verify that the bed is level.

Do not touch the extruder tip or heated build platform

4. If the build platform is too low, adjust the kn ob by rot ati ng lef t unt il you h ear a “beep” and the touch screen indicates that it is ready to verify that the bed is level.

5. Tap “Verify” to c heck the bed level. If further adjustment is needed the touch screen will indicate the direction, if the level is correct, the extruder will move to the next point and the level process can be repeated.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the second position, when you bed is fully level the extruder will automatically move to the calibration pos i t ion a n d com p l ete t h e lev e l ing process.

Getting Ready to Build

CONNECTING USB CABLE

1. Ensure 3D45 power switch is in the off position.

2. Connect the included USB cable to your 3D45 and computer, figure 5.

3. Open software.

4. Tur n your D reme l 3D45 o n usin g the power switch to sync your computer to your Dremel 3D45.

CONNECTING ETHERNET

1. Ensure 3D45 power switch is in the off position.

2. Pl ug e t herne t cab l e int o your 3D45 , figure 6.

3. Tur n your D reme l 3D45 o n usin g 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 3D45.

Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage or personal injury.

WARNING

operation. Contact with Dremel 3D45 moving parts during operation may result in poor build quality, equipment damage or personal injury.

NOTE: Your Dremel 3D45 will bu ild test objects before leaving the factory. These test objects may have been made with a different filament color than you are using. Therefore,

Obs erve all provide d war nings and safety

Do not reach inside the Dremel 3D45 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 3D45:

1) On-Printer Storage

2) USB Flash Drive

3) Online Print Queue

4) Computer

Building

BEFORE YOU BUILD

1. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is loaded (see page 23).

If 3D45 runs out of filament during a build, it will pause until more filament is added.

2. Ensure glue is applied, build platform is level and clear of objects.

3. Ensure the extruder and build platform tem p e ratu r e is se t accor d i ng to the fil a m ent type u sed, see page 25 f o r details.

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 3D45 will first align the extruder and build platform to their zero positions then the level sensor will lightly touch the build pl atf orm t o complete ali gnm ent . Your extruder tip and build plate 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 3D45 will automatically align the extruder and build platform to their calibration positions and cool the extruder tip and build platform.

7. Wait until the touch screen indicates that the extruder and build platform is “cool” to rem o v e y our obje c t . S ee sect i o n “Removing Object from Build Platform” for object removal instructions.

3. Tap the model file you would like to build. (Use arrows to scroll through pages)

BUILDING FROM USB FLASH DRIVE

. On main menu tap “Build”.

2. Tap USB icon to access contents of USB flash drive.

3. Follow s teps 3-7 fro m Build fr om On Printer storage to c omplete build from USB flash drive.

BUILDING FROM PRINT QUEUE

If your 3D45 is registered and added to your Dremel3D profile, you can send Builds from your web browser at www.digilab.dremel.com or by using the Dremel3D cloud slicer (see page 22).

1. If your 3D45 is displaying the Print Queue notification tap “YES” in the notification window to access the Print Queue. If you choose “NO” you can later access your Print Queue by tapping “Build” then “Print Queue”.

Building

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 M ode l D etai ls tap “Bu ild” t o b egin building process or “Delete” to remove the file.

BUILD FROM COMPUTER

Dremel 3D45 is compatible with Print Studio fro m A u todes k , D reme l ' s c loud - b ased platform, and will included plug-ins for Cura and Simplified 3D. Follow the instructions that came with this software to complete a Build from your computer.

CANCELING YOUR BUILD ON 3D45

To cancel your object during preheating or building, tap “Stop” on the touch screen. If you confirm “Yes” the extr uder and build pla t f orm w ill m ove to th eir calibr a t ion positions.

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