Geeetech E180 User Manual
GEEETECH 3D Printer
E180
—User Manual—
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Contents
Terms ..............................................................................................................................................................2
Safety and Compliance ...................................................................................................................................4
1. About E180 .............................................................................................................................................6
2. Software Resources .................................................................................................................................9
3. USB Driver .............................................................................................................................................9
4. Introduction to the Menu of the Touch Screen ........................................................................................9
4.1 Home Page ..................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Control ......................................................................................................................................10
4.2.1 Home .............................................................................................................................10
4.2.2 Move .............................................................................................................................11
4.2.3 Fan ................................................................................................................................13
4.2.4 Leveling ........................................................................................................................14
4.2.5 Heating ..........................................................................................................................15
4.3 Setting .......................................................................................................................................16
4.3.1 Wi-Fi Connectivity ........................................................................................................17
4.3.2 Language .......................................................................................................................18
4.3.3 Calibrating the Touch Screen ........................................................................................19
4.3.4 About ............................................................................................................................19
4.3.5 Factory Default .............................................................................................................19
5. Leveling the Build Platform ..................................................................................................................20
6. Start to Print ..........................................................................................................................................23
6.1 Connect E180 ............................................................................................................................23
6.2 Slice and Print ...........................................................................................................................24
6.3 Stand-alone Printing with a TF Card ........................................................................................27
7. Printing via Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................30
7.1 Install EasyPrint 3D APP ................................................................................................................31
7.2 Bind printer to EasyPrint 3D App ...................................................................................................31
8. Specifications of E180 ..........................................................................................................................41
9. Contact us .............................................................................................................................................43
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Terms
Please be advised of the following terms (the “Terms”) regarding this User Manual (this
“Manual”):
All information in this Manual is subject to change at any time without notice and is
provided for convenience purposes only. Geeetech reserves the right to modify or revise this
Manual in its sole discretion and at any time. You agree to be bound by any modifications
and/or revisions. Contact the Geeetech Support Team for up-to-date information.
Content Copyright. The design of this Manual and all text, graphics, information,
content, and other material are protected by copyright and other laws. The contents are
copyright 2017 Shenzhen Getech Technology CO, LTD, or our respective affiliates and
suppliers.
All rights reserved. Certain trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos (the
“Marks”) used in this Manual are registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and
service marks of Geeetech and its affiliates. Nothing contained in this Manual grants or
should be construed as granting, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any license or right to
use any Marks without the written permission of Geeetech. Any unauthorized use of any
information, materials, or Marks may violate copyright laws, trademark laws, laws of privacy
and publicity, and/or other laws and regulations.
DISCLAIMERS. Neither Geeetech nor any of our affiliates warrants the accuracy or
completeness of the information, products, or services provided by or through this Manual,
which are provided “as is” and without any express or implied warranties of any kind,
including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement
of intellectual property. To the fullest extent permissible by the applicable law, we hereby
disclaim all liability for product defect or failure or for claims that are due to normal wear,
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product misuse or abuse, product modification, improper product selection, noncompliance
with any codes, or misappropriation. To the fullest extent permissible by the applicable law,
we hereby disclaim any and all responsibility, risk, liability, and damages arising out of death
or personal injury resulting from assembly or operation of our products. Geeetech assumes no
responsibility, nor will be liable, for any damages to, or any viruses or malware that may
infect your computer, telecommunication equipment, or other property caused by or arising
from your downloading of any information or materials related to Geeetech products. The
foregoing exclusions do not apply to the extent prohibited by law; please refer to your local
laws for any such prohibitions. We make no warranties to those defined as “consumers” in
the Magnuson-Moss Warranty–Federal Trade Commission Improvement Act.
LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. In no event will Geeetech or any of our respective
officers, directors, employees, shareholders, affiliates, agents, successors, or assigns, nor any
party involved in the creation or production of our products, be liable to you or anyone else
for any indirect, special, punitive, incidental, or consequential damages (including, without
limitation, those resulting from lost profits, lost data, or business interruption) arising out of
the use, inability to use, or the results of use of this Manual, whether based on warranty,
contract, tort, or any other legal theory and whether or not advised of the possibility of such
damages. The foregoing limitations of liability do not apply to the extent prohibited by law;
please refer to your local laws for any such prohibitions.
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Safety and Compliance
FCC WARNING
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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.
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF Exposure guidelines, this equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance between 20cm the radiator your body: Use
only the supplied antenna.
FCC ID: 2ANHN-E180
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Safety alert symbols precede each safety message in this manual. These symbols indicate
potential safety hazards that could harm you or others or cause product or property damage.
Warning: The Geeetech E180 generates high temperatures. Always allow the
Geeetech E180 to cool down before you reach inside.
Warning: The Geeetech E180 includes moving parts that can cause injury. Never
reach inside the Geeetech E180 while it is in operation.
Warning: There is a risk of shock. This product is not user serviceable.
Warning: Do not leave the Geeetech E180 unattended during operation.
Caution: Do not print using materials that have not been approved by GEEETECH for
use with the Geeetech E180.
Caution: The socket outlet must be located near the equipment and must be easily
accessible.
Caution: In case of emergency disconnect the Geeetech E180 from the wall
socket.
Caution: The Geeetech E180 melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors are emitted
during this operation. Make sure to set up the Geeetech E180 in a well-ventilated area.
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1. About E180
Geeetech has launched its brand new cloud 3D printer --- E180, trying its hand at
integrating 3D printing technology into education. Compact and easy-to-manage, E180 is
geared toward helping students map their boundless imagination to real experiences and
tangible creations through trial and error. Made from sheet metal and injection modeling, this
new device looks tiny, simple, exquisite and elegant. With its cantilevered design comes light,
fast and stable printing performance.
With its control board and power supply unit and other components enfolded by the
mechanical enclosure, E180 could make efficient use of the outside space and further
eliminate potential security loophole. Distinguished from other 3D printers, this new machine
comes with an extended build volume of 300*180*180mm and high printing accuracy at
0.05mm and delivers excellent printing quality.
Besides, E180 stands alone with the following stellar features. Wi-Fi connectivity
enables users to get access to cloud 3D printing solution via EasyPrint 3D App, where they
could direct real-time control over the whole printing process and enjoy a large amount of
free 3D models. The combination of a full-color touch screen and TF card supports
stand-alone printing, greatly simplifying the overall operation flow. The employment of PLA
not only meets students’ various printing needs, but also makes sure that the whole printing
process is safe and environment-friendly.
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2. Software Resources
We use EasyPrint 3D as the printing and control software by default. Please click on
here to download.
After your downloading, it is convenient to install this software by following the
guidance.
3. USB Driver
Connect the printer to your computer (Windows 7) with USB cable, the motherboard
driver installer will automatically appear and your OS will complete the overall installation
process. After the installation, please find the corresponding COM port in the Windows
"Device Manager".
4. Introduction to the Menu of the Touch Screen
4.1 Home Page
After you start E180, on the touch screen will appear the home page, showing three
main menu functions: control, printing and setting. Click on the three menus respectively to
direct detailed operation over the overall printing process.
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4.2 Control
Click the [Control] menu to enter the corresponding interface, where it is convenient to
manually control the 3D printer by means of the following functions: home, move, fan,
leveling, heating and speed, as shown by the picture below.
4.2.1 Home
1) When the printer is running with a TF card or connected with a computer, clicking
on the [Home] menu is disabled. This situation also applies to the [Disable] status of
the stepper motors.
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2) When the printer is idle, you can click to home X/Y/Z
axis respectively. Besides, it is efficient to click to home the three axises
simultaneously.
3) Choose the button to get to the [Move] interface.
4.2.2 Move
1) When the printer is running with a TF card or connected with a computer, clicking
on the [Move] menu is disabled. This situation also applies to the [Disable] status of
the stepper motors.
2) When the printer is idle,
X-: X axis moves away from the end stop;
X+: X axis moves towards the end stop;
Y-: Y axis moves away from the end stop;
Y+: Y axis moves towards the end stop.
: The motor of Z axis moves upward;
: The motor of Z axis moves downward;
: Click to return to the [home] interface.
Moving distance: Choose one of the values to adjust the moving distance of motors,
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before you move each axis. If you fail to choose the corresponding moving distance, the
motor will move according to the current one by default.
There are five values available. It is convenient to switch the five moving distances by
each click.
Choose 0.05mm and click the moving button, and the motor will move 0.05mm per time.
It is the same with the 0.1mm, 1mm, 10mm and 50mm moving distance.
: To disable/ enable the stepper motors.
Click this button to switch the [Disable] and [Enable] status of the stepper motors. When
you start the printer, the default status is [Enable]. The motors will autonomously turn into
the [Enable] status with the following three operations: 1) start to print; 2) leveling; 3)
loading filament.
1) When the printer is running with a TF card or connected with a computer, the
status of the motors is not switchable.
2) When the printer does not print or stops temporarily,
a. Switch the button to [Enable] to disable the motors. Under this condition, you
can’t manually adjust the position of X/Y/Z axis.
b. Switch the button to [Disable] to enable the motors. Under this condition, you
can manually adjust the position of X/Y/Z axis and home the printer.
Coordinates of the X/Y/Z axis
1） When the motors are disabled, the 888.8 icon indicates that the coordinates are
unknown.
2） When the motors are enabled, the real-time coordinates of the X/Y/Z axis will
appear.
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4.2.3 Fan
On this interface you can observe and modify the status of the fans for the extruder and
the control board.
1) The two fan switches are closed by default, when you start the printer. It will
autonomously open upon printing. During the printing process, it is convenient to
switch on or off the fans by clicking the buttons.
When the switches are on, you can adjust the speed of the fans;
When the switches are off, the speed of the fans can’t be modified.
2) : The real-time speed of the fans.
3) Adjusting the fan speed: the speed increases/ reduces by 5
at every click.
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