HBOT 3D F300 Operating Manual

Operating Manual

HBOT 3D F300

3D printer for industrial applications

OM-F300-EN-01-18

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Table of content

1. Preface 3

1.1 Conventions used in this operating manual 3

1.2 Copyright 3

1.3 Trademarks used in this manual 3

1.4 Manufacturer’s warranty and responsibility 4

1.5 Intended use of the device 4

2. Operational safety 5

2.1 General principles 5

2.2 Electrical hazards 5

2.3 Risk of injury and burn 6

2.4 Noise emission 6

2.5 Safety marking on device 6

3. Device description 7

3.1 Essential components 7

3.2 Extruder and carriage assembly 8

3.3 Extruder assembly 8

3.4 Control panel 9

3.5 Technical specication 9

3.6 Device identication 10

4. Printer installation 11

4.1 Package content 11

4.2 Removing the transport locks 12

4.3 Selecting location 12

4.4 Leveling 13

4.5 Power supply connection 13

4.6 Connection to emergency supply 13

4.7 Initial commissioning 14

5. Description of use 18

5.1 Preparing the build platform 18

5.2 Storing materials 18

5.3 Loading material 18

5.4 Removing material 18

5.5 Changing material 19

5.6 Replenishing material 20

5.7 Starting a print 20

5.8 Pausing and resuming print 21

5.9 Aborting print 21

5.10 Finishing print 21

5.11 Removing print from the build platform 21

5.12 Removing support structures 22

5.13 Nozzle replacement 22

6. Preparing les 24

6.1 Installation of Simplify 3D 24

6.2 Graphical user interface 25

6.3 Importing material congurations 25

6.4 Modifying the default settings 26

6.5 Importing models and orientation 26

6.6 Conguring printing parameters 27

6.7 Displaying print preview and exporting control commands 28

6.8 Editing support structures 28

6.9 Advanced print parameters 29

6.10 Saving a project 33

6.11 Additional software options 33

6.12 Using SD card and USB port 34

7. Maintenance and operation 35

7.1 Recommended maintenance operations 35

1. Preface

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Preface

This Manual contains relevant information regarding installation, operation and maintenance of your device. Your are kindly requested
to carefully read this Operating Manual before commissioning your device. Strict compliance with the notes contained herein will
prevent the misuse and allow you to take full advantage of the features and functions of your printer. Store this Operating Manual
so that it is always available to you.

The device, before leaving the manufacturing plant is carefully checked before packaging for safety and functionality on our testing

facilities. As a remainder of this control may be the presence of lament inside the nozzle or on its outer surface.

The 3D Printers Team is constantly working on the development of their products and reserves the right to make changes without prior
notice. You can download the latest version of the Operating Manual from manufacturer’s website at www.hbot3d.com.

1.1. CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL

Below you will nd explanation of conventions used in this Manual.

Important information, instruction which must absolutely be followed or dangers or dangerous actions which may
lead to serious personal injuries and/or damage to property

Tip, important information

1.2 COPYRIGHT

@ All rights reserved. The contents of the manual, logos, pictures, photos, trademarks as well as other its elements are subject

to copyright of 3D Printers sp. z o.o. in Wrocław

The User has the right to print and store this Operating Manual, as well as to save and retrieve the computer le with a copy hereof in

computer’s memory or other electronic equipment designed to receive and process digital content, for the purposes of operating and
maintaining the device.

Without express permission from 3D Printers sp. z o.o. duplicating, reproducing, adapting, translating, copying, processing,
promulgating, selling, or distributing this Operating Manual (including portions hereof) is prohibited.

1.3 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

DimaFix – is a registered trademark of DIMA 3D Printers

Simplify 3D – is a registered trademark of SIMPLIFY3D LLC

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, Windows Server and Windows Vista 64, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

– are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation

Mac and macOS – are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

Linux – is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds

Any other products referred to in the Manual may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.
3D Printers sp. z o. o. shall not claim any right to the said trademarks.

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1.4 MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY AND RESPONSIBILITY

3D Printers sp. z o. o. grants a 12-month guarantee regarding the device on the basis of a Warranty Card, unless otherwise provided
for in the contract with the buyer, or other documents issued by the manufacturer.

3D Printers sp. z o. o. shall not be liable for damages arising out of the use, storage, modication, abuse and transportation of the

device not conforming to this Manual.

3D Printers sp. z o. o. shall not be liable for damages arising out of the use of additional accessories, consumables, ancillary equipment,
computer software and other items or additions which may accompany the device, or be consumed by the device during its usage,
operation, maintenance or transportation, but which are not manufactured by 3D Printers sp. z o. o.

1.5 INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE

HBOT 3D F300 is designed to materialise different models directly from three-dimensional CAD documentation, without using
machining or any additional tools. The possibilities of additive technologies, also known as “3D printing”, are invaluable when
designing new products. The HBOT 3D F300 was created for industry, to optimize production processes mostly by reducing its time
and costs. FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) technology works with a wide range of plastics to build up for the construction of three­dimensional objects.

Areas of application

prototypes tools small-scale

production

moulding forms nal products production line

maintenance

Key industries

automotive aerospace electronic military manufacturing foundries

Action scheme

preparing 3D cad model

export to .stl creating .gcode in provided Simplify 3D software transfering the .gcode le to

the printer’s sd card lament insertion starting the printing process.

This product is not intended for use in life support, critical care, medical, safety equipment, or similar applications where product failure
could result in loss of life or personal or physical harm, or any military or defence application, or any governmental procurement to
which special terms or provisions may apply.

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2.1 GENERAL PRINCIPLES

Basic safety precautions must me followed at all times during device operation. Glasses and protective gloves accompanying the
device must always be worn when carrying out manual operations at the device. Any and all operating and handling activities must be
performed in accordance with this Manual, and using only tools recommended by the manufacturer.

The device is a sophisticated manufacturing tool, and therefore may only be operated by authorized and properly
trained personnel.

The device is not intended for use by children under 13 years of age, or by persons of impaired manual, motor,
or psychomotor capacities.

The device must be stored out of the reach of the children and animals.

Whenever a device malfunction is found, cut off power supply to the device and immediately contact the Technical
Department of the manufacturer.

Do not make any modication and change to the device by yourself. Otherwise you will loose the manufacturer’s

guarantee, or a personal injury or damage to the device may result.

During the printing process do not leave the device unattended.

In order to prevent potential malfunction, periodically check the condition and operating status of the device.
Regularly check the wear status of wearing parts of the device. For detailed device maintenance recommendations
refer the chapter “MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION”

2.2 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

HBOT 3D F300 Printers have been manufactured as a Class I appliance in terms of protection against electric shock and tested for
conformance to LVD and EMC Directives.

Before connecting the printer to a power outlet ensure that the available power supply voltage meets the

specications for the device. For power supply specications, see the device nameplate on the back of the device.

Avoid overloading the power outlet the printer is plugged into.

The device must be properly grounded. Always connect the device to a power supply mains with a fully functional
protective earthing conductor PE.

Use only original power cord. Do not damage, cut or make any repairs to it. Damaged cord must immediately be
replaced with a new one supplied by the manufacturer.

Cleaning, repairs or maintenance must be made after power has been cut off to the printer. Never expose the
device to contact with water or moisture.

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2.3 RISK OF INJURY AND BURN

To ensure the highest degree of safety and avoid personal injuries, always wear protective glasses and gloves and follow the
instructions. To ensure the highest degree of safety and avoid personal injuries, always wear protective glasses and gloves and follow
the instructions.

Touching the print head during operation is prohibited. Contact with hot print head may result in severe
burns.

Do not touch hot printing platform during device operation. Contact with hot printing platform may result in
severe burns.

Do not put parts of your body, or mechanical parts into operating fans, also prevent your hair or loose parts
of your clothing from getting into moving parts of the printer.

For safety reasons the top and front door must be closed during the printing process.

Keep a safe distance when the device is in operation. Direct contact with moving and hot parts may result in
a bodily injury to the operator.

The nished print should be removed using protective gloves, the scraper provided for this purpose and

after the build platform has been removed from the device.

In the event of burn or bodily injury, follow the general rules of rst aid.

2.4 NOISE EMISSION

The sound pressure level at the workplace where the HBOT3D F300 printer is operated does not exceed 70 dB (A).

2.5 SAFETY MARKING ON DEVICE

The device has “HOT SURFACE” warning labels on relevant parts of the device. Always exercise special care when handling hot parts.
Wearing protective gloves is obligatory. Temperature of some components may reach 300°C.

Drukarka 3D

Model: HBOT 3D F300

S/N: XXX/YYYY/123456

Rok produkcji | Production year: YYYY

ly voltage: 100-240V ~ 500W 50-60Hz

zy 230V | Nominal current at 230V: In = 2.0A

Spełniane normy / Complaints with: EN 61000-6-3:2007, EN 61000-6-1:2007

3D Printers sp. z o.o.
Aleja Ludomira Różyckiego 1C/4
51-608 Wrocław

www.HBOT3D.com

Top door

Stand-by button

Front door

Chamber fan

air intlet

Filament holder

Leveling feet

USB socket

SD Card slot

Build platform

Chamber fan

air outlet

Touch

Control Panel

Print head

Lead screw

Bowden tube

entry

Guide

rods

Power

switch

Nameplate

Power cord

connection

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Before operating the device be sure to familiarize yourself with all device parts. Your failure to familiarize yourself with their locations
and functions may result in misoperation of the device and/or its damage due to user’s fault.

3.1 ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS

3. Device Description

Extruder Case

Extruder block

Gear motor

Hotend

Nozzle

Cooling channels

Carriage cover

Extruder & Hotend assembly

Extruder assembly

Heater block

Carriage

Bearings

Bowden
tube

Drive gear

Extruder lever

Nozzle

Cooling channels

Extruder
fan

Guide rods

HTD Belt

Carriage cover

Carriage

Bearing

Extruder case

Bowden push-fit connector

Extruder Case

Extruder block

Gear motor

Hotend

Nozzle

Cooling channels

Carriage cover

Extruder & Hotend assembly

Extruder assembly

Heater block

Carriage

Bearings

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3.2 EXTRUDER AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY

3.3 EXTRUDER ASSEMBLY

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3.4 CONTROL PANEL

The device is equipped with a capacitive touch LCD panel for operating the printer. Below you will nd a diagram of available screens
and functions supported by the display.

3.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

General information

Technology FFF

Build volume 300 x 300 x 300 mm

Build chamber Closed, with forced ventilation

Build platform Heated, borosilicate glass covered with kapton foil

Hotend positioning Automatic

Build platform leveling Semi-automatic

Extruder Single

Maximum hotbed temperature 120°C

Maximum hotend temperature 260°C

Nozzle diameter 0.2 mm, 0.4 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, 1.0 mm

Coordinate system Cartesian XY

Printing accuracy

Single layer height 0.05 – 0.70 mm

Minimum wall thickness 0.4 mm

XY Resolution of single printable point 0.01 mm

Print accuracy +/- 0.1 mm (excludes material shrinkage)

Overall dimensions

Device dimensions 540 mm x 570 mm x 820 mm

Dimensions with the packaging 650 mm x 710 mm x 1020 mm

Weight / weight with packaging 35 kg / 50 kg

• hotbed leveling

• information

• nozzle exchange

• operator panel

• remove

• insert

• printing

• select model

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Electrical parameters

Mains Power 100-240V AC 50-60Hz

Fire safety Class I

Maximum absorption power 450 W

Average absorption power 250 W

Hotbed heating power 300 W

Print head heating power 40 W

Software

Operating system Windows Vista 64, 7, 8.x, 10; Mac OC X; Ubuntu Linux

Firmware Original

PC Software (slicer) Simplify 3D

Compatible le formats STL, OBJ

Compatible CAD software All available

Electronics

Control Electronics Sunbeam 3.0

Processor ARM Cortex M3 32bit

Control Panel Colour touch panel 4,3”

External communication SD Card, USB 2.0

Materials

Container Spool (1kg, 2.3 kg, 4.5 kg, 8 kg)

Diameter 2.85 mm

Maximum extrusion temperature 260°C

Filaments PC-ABS, ABS-X, PP, PLA-X, PLA, ASA-X, PET-G ESD, PET-G, HIPS, TPU, H-GLASS

Alternative** Compatible

** The manufacturer does not guarantee the quality and may refuse warranty repair if you use materials not provided by 3D Printers sp. z o.o.

Other

Warranty 12 months

Certication CE Declaration

Operating costs from 0.5 EUR/h (incl. lament & energy )

3.6 DEVICE IDENTIFICATION

Your device is identied by a serial number. It is printed on:

1. The nameplate located on the back panel of the device

2. In the Warranty Card accompanying the device

Serial number is composed of 13 characters split into 3 parts separated by slash marks: H3D/YYYY/123456.
Example of a serial number: H3D/2015/130234

Always quote the serial number of your device when contacting the Technical Department.

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The chapter contains information about steps to be taken before the initial commissioning of the device. Before proceeding with
printer installation read the PREFACE chapter. You should read through this chapter even if the printer has been correctly installed and
commissioned in accordance with the Short Manual accompanying the printer.

Before and during unpacking the device it is recommended to make a visual inspection to check for
possible transport damage. Pay particular attention to loose parts, dents, scratches etc.

Damage, if any, should immediately be notied to the distributor, or the manufacturer. In the event of

a damage claim, a detailed description including a picture is required, as well as device particulars (serial
number).

4.1 PACKAGE CONTENT

The Kit contains the HBOT 3D F300 printer (with 0.4 mm nozzle installed and SD Card inserted) and a kit of accessory tools. Also, the
device is accompanied by a Warranty Card and the Short Installation and Commissioning Manual.

First, remove all elements from the top package compartment and check if the following parts are included. If any part of the kit is
missing, contact either the Customer Service Department of 3D Printers, or directly your vendor.

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3

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4.2 REMOVING THE TRANSPORT LOCKS

After removing all items and placing them in a safe place, remove other transport locks.

Weight of the device exceeds 30 kg. For safety reasons, it is recommended that these operations
be performed by at least 2 persons.

4.3 SELECTING LOCATION

To ensure operational safety and obtain best printer performance by minimizing vibration or uneven distribution of its weight, the

printer must be erected on a rm surface.

Before installing make sure that the location where the device is to be installed:

• Has a rm and even surface;

• Is located clear of elements that may block the ventilation holes;

• Is clear of direct sunlight;

• Is properly ventilated;

• Is not exposed to negative temperatures (below 0 °C),

• Is located clear of sources of heat and water;

• Provides sufcient footprint to enable full opening of printer doors (front and top);

• Supply outlet and SD Card slot are easily accessible.

The printer may not installed on table top, or structures with inadequate support.

Please note that dangerous toxins may be released from the hot material, so the device must be located in a well­ventilated area.

STEP 1

Open the box

STEP 2

Remove the carton by lifting it upwards.

STEP 3

Remove the protective foam pads (one upper and four on each corner).

STEP 4

Lift the device and remove protecting pads under the printer (foam and carton).

STEP 5

Carefully remove the protective bag.

STEP 6

Remove strap protecting clips (inside the printer).

900

720

1800

2700

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MOC

SKUTECZNA [W]

CZAS
[min]

23 48 49

900

720

1800

2700

11

EFFECTIVE POWER

[W]

TIME

[min]

23 48 49

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4.4 LEVELING

Once the printer is erected on an even and stable surface, it must then be leveled.

There are 4 adjustable feet at the bottom provided specically for this purpose.

Level the device by screwing the feet by hand in the appropriate direction so that
the device is perfectly level both in the x-axis (width) and y-axis (depth).

Check if the printer is resting on all four feet and stable, by pressing at each corner
one after another.

Correct placement and leveling of the device is a must to ensure fault-free operation.

4.5 POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

STEP 1

Locate the power cord connection on the back panel of the device.

STEP 2

Locate the power switch on the right-side panel and before you power up your printer make sure that the switch is set in the “0”
position (power off).

STEP 3

Unwind the power cord and plug one end to the power cord connection of the printer. Plug the other end of the power cord to
a power outlet provided with an earth pin.

Plugging the device to a power outlet without a fully functional protective earthing is prohibited

STEP 4

Now, when the device is plugged into the power supply mains, set the power switch to the “on” (“1”) position.

STEP 5

Now, the area around the “Stand-by” button should be backlit in soft blue.

4.6 CONNECTION TO EMERGENCY SUPPLY

Your HBOT 3D F300 is suitable to operate in continuous service.
However, in the event of a long-term power outage the printing
operation is interrupted with no option to resume the process.

In environments where long-term power outages occur, the device may
(optionally) be connected to an emergency power supply (UPS) in order
to prevent such situations from happening.

The diagram shows the recommended effective power vs. expected
back-up time.

HOT SURFACE

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4.7 INITIAL COMMISSIONING

This chapter focuses on the initial commissioning process and a test print. Before commissioning the printer be sure to carefully read all
previous chapters of this Manual.

Build platform installation

STEP 1

Unpack the build platform by removing the protective foam pads and make sure that the platform has not been damaged in
transportation.

The build platform included in the kit is a glass platform. It is lined with an exchangeable Kapton lm and

a layer of DIMAFIX adhesive is applied.

STEP 2

Open the hinges holding the glass plate in place.

STEP 3

Slide the glass in the retainer clips, the side with the Kapton lm facing upwards.

STEP 4

Close the hinges holding the glass plate in place.

Make sure that the glass plate
does not project beyond the table
border (either on the left or on the
right).

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Powering up the device

Make sure that the device is plugged to a correctly rated supply and the power switch is set to “1”.
Otherwise go to Chapter 3.5 “Power Supply Connection”.

To power up the device, press and hold the “Stand by” switch for 2 seconds, until the entire rim of
the switch is backlit in blue and the home screen is displayed on the screen.

If the build table was not in its lowest position before power was last turned off, the printer starts

from homeing its position. Before you proceed to next step wait for the device to nish operation.

Printing platform leveling

This procedure must be carried out to ensure correct device operation.

STEP 1

On the control panel select SETUPHOTBED LEVELINGSTART in succession.

STEP 2

The device start calibration from checking the rst corner, and making a series of 3 measurements.

STEP 3

• If the corner is shown in green on the display, it means that the adjustment is not necessary and
the extruder moves to the next corner.

• If the corner is shown in red on the display, it means that you should turn the adjustment nut by
hand in the direction indicated on the display, and then press CHECK. The device repeats the
series of measurements.

In the example shown on the right, turn the front right-hand nut by 7 degrees counterclockwise and
press CHECK.

If any corner require adjustment by more than 45 degrees, the leveling process
must be repeated.

Loading material

STEP 1

The device comes with a 1 kg package of PLA lament. Before proceeding to next steps:

1. Remove the protective foil of the carton;

2. Unpack the lament from the carton;

3. Remove the vacuum packaging foil;

4. Remove desiccant from inside the spool.

STEP 2

On the control panel select MATERIAL INSERT PLAOK in succession.

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STEP 3

Once the carriage reaches the preset position, the message “Pull out bowden tube from extruder entry” is shown on the screen,
remove the Teon guide tube from extruder entry by pressing the push-t connector collet and conrm by selecting OK.

STEP 2

On the control panel select MATERIAL INSERT PLAOK in succession.

STEP 3

Once the carriage reaches the preset position, the message “Pull out bowden tube from extruder entry” is shown on the screen,
remove the Teon guide tube from extruder entry by pressing the push-t connector collet and conrm by selecting OK.

For easier access to the extruder, open the top door.

The Print Head starts to heat up. Do not touch!

STEP 4

Once the Build Table has reached the preset position, place the lament spool in the holder

located in the bottom of the working chamber, insert its end to the feeder.

Make sure to put the spool with the lament in the right direction, so that

the material is unwound in the counterclockwise direction and the spool can

move freely when feeding the lament.

STEP 5

Continue pushing the lament until its end appears on the other side of the feeder.

Do not allow lament coils to fall off the spool! The material may be

jammed in the feeder entry or material feed into the print head may be
interrupted!

STEP 6

Cut lament end with pliers (included) at an angle of ca. 45 degrees and gently straighten the lament core a bit.

Make sure that the lament end is not bent or torn. Otherwise the material may be jammed

in the print head!

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STEP 7

Once the print head has heated up to the correct temperature, the following message appears on the display: “Push new lament
into the extruder entry until it is grabbed by extrusion mechanism.” feed the lament into the extruder until it is grabbed between the

knurled wheel and pressure bearing.

Once you feel resistance, open the pressure lever and push lament into the print head bushing.

STEP 8

Once the message “Is new lament extruded?” appears on the screen, keep selecting NO until a continuous lament thread exits the
print head. Conrm on the screen, by selecting YES.

STEP 9

By pressing the blue push-t connector collet, couple guide tube to extruder by sliding it inside.

Starting a print

STEP 1

Select the PRINT command from the control panel

STEP 2

Select the “test_print_PLA” option

STEP 3

The device starts operation from heating up the print head and the build table.

Monitor the start of the printing process.

Once the printing is nished, the message “Finished printing” appears on the screen and the printing time. Select the OK option.
Open the door and remove the build platform. Carefully remove the print using the scraper included in the kit

Be careful not to damage the print and the Kapton lm.

Clean Dimax adhesive and lament residues from the build platform.

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This chapter describes all steps and workows for correct use of your printer.

5.1 PREPARING THE BUILD PLATFORM

The build platform is supplied with Dimax spray applied thereon. Before printing another print be sure to apply an adhesive layer
onto the platform.

STEP 1

Shake the container

STEP 2

Spread a thin layer of product on the entire surface of the build platform. Make sure that the platform has a room temperature!

Never use the Dimax adhesive inside the device! Remove the build platform from the printer and go to

a well ventilated room, preferably outdoors!

STEP 3

Wait until the layer applied has dried. The surface should be visibly dull

STEP 4

Install the build platform For build platform installation instruction, go to chapter PRINTER INSTALLATION – Initial commissioning –
Build platform installation on page 14.

5.2 STORING MATERIALS

Most materials used in the 3D printing process are sensitive to moisture and UV radiation, so that they should be stored in a dark place,
preferably in an airtight container with a desiccant.

5.3 LOADING MATERIAL

For tips for loading lament refer to chapter PRINTER INSTALLATION – Initial commissioning – Loading material, on page 15.

5.4 REMOVING MATERIAL

STEP 1

Select the REMOVE option from the MATERIAL menu

STEP 2

Once the message “Pull out Bowden tube from extruder entry” appears on the screen – unclamp and pull out the Teon lament
guide from extruder push-t connector and conrm on the screen, by selecting OK.

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STEP 3

The print head is heated up to the transition temperature („Preheating nozzle for lament injection”), material is injected and then

backed out from the print head (Removing material).

For easier access to the extruder, open the top door.

The Print Head starts to heat up. Do not touch!

STEP 4

Once the printer has nished the printing process and the message “Pull the lever on the extruder and manually pull out the lament”
appears on the screen, immediately open extruder lever, remove lament and conrm the operation by selecting OK.

Once the message has appeared, remove lament without delay. Do not allow the lament to cool down

inside the extruder.

STEP 5

Using pliers cut the damaged lament tip (ca. 50 mm).

STEP 6

Rewind material back onto the spool, while controlling its end all the time. Once the end exits the lament guide remove the spool
from the device, and insert lament end through a hole in the spool rim.

STEP 7

Conrm the successful removal of material by reselecting OK.

5.5 CHANGING MATERIAL

To switch between different materials you need to combine the material removal procedure (see chapter “Removing material” on page

18) with the material loading procedure (see chapter Initial commissioning - Loading material”, on page 15).

In the event of switching between materials of different types, or between colored and neutral materials it is
helpful to print a small item to completely remove the residues of the previous color in the nozzle.

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5.6 REPLENISHING MATERIAL

In the event of changing lament color during printing, or if the amount of material on the spool is too small to build the entire model,
it is possible to swap the material during the process.

STEP 1

During printing choose the right moment and click CHANGE. The printer stops once commands cached in the memory are completed.

STEP 2

Once the print head has stopped go to menu OPERATOR PANEL as soon as possible, and select DOWN several times until the Build
Table travels down by ca. 50 mm.

STEP 3

Using the four FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT buttons position the carriage in a place convenient to change materials.

STEP 4

Follow the changing material procedure. Decouple the extruder push-t connector and remove the Teon lament guide tube, then

press extruder lever and remove material from the print head. (Refer to chapter “Changing material” on page 23).

Extruder may be hot! Be sure to wear protective gloves!

STEP 5

While holding the pressure lever and with decoupled lament guide tube, grasp lament a few centimeters above the extruder and

push it in through the print head until a continuous thread exits the nozzle.

STEP 6

Remove the pressed lament thread and couple lament guide tube to extruder push-t connector.

STEP 7

On the display, select BACK , then UNPAUSE. The printer will resume printing from where it has stopped.

5.7 STARTING A PRINT

We assume that:

1. relevant .gcode le has been saved on the SD card;

2. printing platform is clean and Dimax spray has been applied;

3. correct material has been loaded;

4. the device has correct nozzle installed in it.

To start a print, select the relevant print le from the list in menu PRINT, then conrm your selection by pressing OK. Now, the carriage
is reset to the home position and the build table starts resetting to zero.

Every time you touch the extruder or carriage when homeing the build table may result in its early stoppage
and error in starting print!

Before selecting the print le make sure that no lament residue remains on the nozzle. It the nozzle is

crusted you must clean it.

Once resetting the printer is nished, the device is warmed up to an appropriate printing temperature and thermally stabilized. It can

take several minutes. Then, the printing process starts automatically.

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5.8 PAUSING AND RESUMING PRINT

To pause the print with the option for resuming, on the “PRINT” screen, choose
the CHANGE option. Once the cached commands are completed, the printer will stop. Now, you have the option to move the carriage
(select OPERATOR PANEL and then travel the build table by selecting DOWN and use the FRONT, BACK, LEFT, RIGHT buttons), or
change/replenish the material (see page 26).

To resume printing, exit the OPERATOR PANEL screen by pressing the BACK button, then select UNPAUSE. Now, the printer travels
back to the position where the print was interrupted and resumes printing.

Before resuming printing, remove the lament thread which escaped from the print head under gravity.

The print may not be paused before the warming procedure is nished.

5.9 ABORTING PRINT

To interrupt print without the option for resuming, on the “PRINT” screen, choose
the ABORT option and conrm print cancellation by means of the OK button. Now, the printer completes printing and the carriage
travels to the home position and the build table travels to the bottom of the working chamber.

5.10 FINISHING PRINT

Once the print is nished, the “Finished printing” massage is displayed together with the total printing time. Device carriage travels to
the home position and the build table travels to the bottom of the working chamber.

5.11 REMOVING PRINT FROM THE BUILD PLATFORM

STEP 1

Make sure that the temperature of the build platform is below 30°C. You can check the current print head temperature by selecting
SETUP from main menu and then INFORMATIONS.

STEP 2

Slide the platform from the device and place it on a at surface.

STEP 3

Use a knife or scraper (included) to gently pry the print and unstick it from the printing platform.

Scraper corners are very sharp! Be careful not to damage the Kapton lm when unsticking the print!

STEP 4

Carefully remove lament residues from the printing platform (skirt and brims around the model) and rell the footprint of the removed

model with DIMAFIX adhesive.

Only handle DIMAFIX in well-ventilated areas, never inside the printer!

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5.12 REMOVING SUPPORT STRUCTURES

For sophisticated geometry models the printer also prints support structures, i.e. parts of the print which are not parts of your model

and should be removed mechanically. In most cases simple tools such as pliers, at screwdriver, or tweezers will do.

For safety reasons, it is recommended to wear protective gloves and glasses included in the kit.

5.13 NOZZLE REPLACEMENT

STEP 1

Prepare the necessary items included in the kit:

1. Protective gloves

2. Nozzle Kit (Special 10 mm at wrench, 8 mm socket adapter, ratchet or adapter handle)

3. 2 mm Allen key

4. Replacement nozzle

STEP 2

If lament have already been loaded, remove it (refer to chapter Removing lament on page 18).

STEP 3

In the SETUP menu select the NOZZLE EXCHANGE option and conrm by selecting OK. The carriage will travel to the middle
position and the print head will start warming up to the nozzle exchange temperature.

The print head is hot! Be sure to wear protective gloves!

STEP 3

Once the message “Change nozzle now” appears on the screen, use the 2 mm Allen key to remove two M3 screws located between
bearings on both sides of the carriage and remove the carriage cover with cooling channels.

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STEP 5

Using the 10 mm wrench to hold the block, screw the replacement nozzle into the heater block, then tighten the nozzle using the 8 mm
socket adapter until you feel resistance.

Adapt the nozzle tightening torque to eliminate the clearance between nozzle and the heater block.

STEP 6

Reinstall the carriage cover with cooling channels

STEP 7

Replace two M3 screws.

STEP 4

Using the 10 mm at wrench hold the print head block, then using handle with the 8 mm socket adapter remove the nozzle.

Firmly hold the heater block using the 10 mm wrench! Do not allow the block and head to rotate around its axis!

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Your HBOT 3D F300 builds a real model on the basis of instructions saved on an SD Card in the format of a .gcode le. Every printing
process needs an individual .gcode le, which stores all printing data and model coordinates. A .gcode le is generated using the

Simplify 3D Software included in the kit. This chapter describes the software program installation process, its essential features, and

steps to be followed to correctly prepare les for your printing job.

For additional information we encourage you to refer to the knowledge base on the manufacturer’s website at: www.simplify3d.com

6.1 INSTALLATION OF SIMPLIFY 3D

STEP 1

Log in to your account at: www.simplify3d.com in the Account tab using the credentials provided by Simplify3D Support Team to the
e-mail address specied when purchasing the device.

If you did not receive an e-mail with login credentials, contact our Technical Department by email at: [email protected]

STEP 2

Change the default access password

STEP 3

Download the software installation le by selecting a version appropriate for your operating system from the Download Software tab.

STEP 4

Follow the instructions in the wizard. Once you go through standard settings and the “Introduction” screen appears, select Other from

the drop-down list and ll in the elds as shown in the following diagram.

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6.2 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE

You should familiarize yourself with elements of graphical user interface of Simplify 3D. Names used on the following illustration are

often referred to later in this manual and without knowing them you will not be able to properly prepare your le for printing.

6.3 IMPORTING MATERIAL CONFIGURATIONS

To correctly generate a print le you have to import the material congurations prepared by us. Correct completion of this operation
enables you to correctly congure basic parameters of your machine.

STEP 1

Download the latest package of material congurations from manufacturer’s website at www.hbot3d.com and save in the selected

location on your computer disk.

STEP 2

Unpack all les. Make sure that ve les with the *.fff extension have been unzipped to the Congurations folder.

STEP 3

From the menu bar select FileImport FFF Prole, locate the folder with the saved les, select all and choose OK.
After a while a message appears conrming that the conguration has been imported into the program memory.

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6.4 MODIFYING THE DEFAULT SETTINGS

In order to improve the comfort of working with Simplify 3D it is recommended to modify some settings.
From the menu bar select ToolsOptions and modify your settings in accordance with the following guidelines:

Tab Parameter Setting

Preferences

Speed Display Units mm/s

Middle mouse button resets view deselected

Always show full 3D transform gizmo selected

Visualization Use orthographic camera with no perspective selected

6.5 IMPORTING MODELS AND ORIENTATION

Importing

Importselect one or several les to be imported into your project.

Supported le formats: *.STL i *.OBJ.

Automatic orientation

Center and Arrange
To bring your model dropped below the build platform to the build table, select EditDrop Model to Table.

Moving

From the menu bar select Translate models

Catch your model and move it freely in the XY plane. By selecting appropriate arrows move your model
towards a given axis.

Scaling

From the menu bar select Scale models
If you want your model to be to scaled up or down while maintaining a uniform scaling, click
on the model and drag in any direction. If you want to stretch or shrink your model along just one
axis, catch and drag the cube of the relevant axis.

Rotating

From the menu bar select Rotate models
To rotate your model around a given axis, click on the respective ring and drag.

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Free transformation

To set the exact position, scale and rotation of your model, double-click on the model. It will pop up

a menu bar on the right. In the rst eld you can change the name of your model in the project.

Change Position allows you to enter the exact position of the center of the model coordinate system in
relation to the center of the build platform coordinate system.

Change Scaling allows you to change your model dimensions by entering new dimension or a scale
value. Also, it is possible to disable the scaling factor (Uniform scaling)

Change Rotation rotates your model by a precise value in degrees.
Each section has a reset button for resetting position, scale and rotation to your default settings.

Orientation relative to the surface

From the menu bar select EditPlace Surface on Bed

Click on the selected triangle of your model.

Copying

From the menu bar select EditDuplicate Models

In the window enter the number of copies and conrm by clicking Copy

Mirroring

From the menu bar select EditMirror Mesh
Select the axis in which you want your model to be mirrored.

Visibility

To hide or unhide your model on the project printing platform, either select or deselect the checkbox next to the name of the model in
the list of downloaded models.

Deselecting a checkbox and hiding the model will not delete the le from your project.

6.6 CONFIGURING PRINTING PARAMETERS

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1. Naming the process

2. Selecting conguration (one of ve previously imported,
depending on the diameter of the currently installed nozzle).

3. Selecting lament

4. Setting layer height (print quality) . Different layer heights are
available depending on nozzle diameter

5. Model interior ll percentage The higher the interior ll
percentage, the more resistant model, but higher material
consumption and longer print time.

If the interior ll percentage is too low, pillowing

can occur on the upper surfaces of your model!

Using the interior ll percentage lower than 15% is

not recommended.

6. Generating support structures.

This option may only be deselected in special
cases! We recommend that the Generate Support
option should be enabled (selected)

7. Selecting models affected by the process

8. Saving changes to the conguration

9. Adding new conguration

10. Removing conguration

11. Advanced process parameters

6.7 DISPLAYING PRINT PREVIEW AND EXPORTING CONTROL COMMANDS

Once the model is correctly oriented on the build platform and basic process parameters have been congured, you can proceed to
generating control commands.

Use the Prepare to Print button. The program will start generating control commands for your 3D printer. It may take between a few

seconds to several minutes, depending on the complexity of your model, the accuracy of the triangle inll pattern of the STL le and

the computing power of the computer. Once the travel paths are generated the program will proceed to print preview.

Section 1 contains information regarding the estimated print time, length and weight of material necessary to print your model and
the cost of consumed material.

In section 2 you decide which elements of the print preview are shown:

• Build table – a preview of the build platform

• Toolhead – a preview of the print head

• Travel moves – showing idle movements of the print head

• Retractions – showing retraction points

• Coloring – options for colors used to represent different features of your model (movement speed – depending on the print head
linear speed, active toolhead – depending on the currently selected print head, feature type – depending on the type of model
feature that is printed)

Slider (5) allows you to keep track of the building of your model, line-by-line or layer-by-layer.

In section 2 you change default settings for displaying print preview:

1. deselect the Travel moves option

2. from Coloring drop-down list select Feature Type. This allows you a much more clear preview of the printed model.

Button Save Toolpaths to Disc (3) exports the control instructions to a .gcode le, which is then saved on the SD card of your printer.
To return to the parameter edit mode use the Exit Preview Mode pushbutton (4)

6.8 EDITING SUPPORT STRUCTURES

Depending on the requirements of your model, it is possible to manually edit support structures.
From menu bar select ToolsCustomize Support Structures.

Support Type

In the rst eld select the type of generated support structures. The rst option generates supports

everywhere, where model’s overhang angle is greater than the allowable one (Max Overhang
Angle). The second option From Build Platform Only will only generate supports between the
printing platform and the model.

Resolution

In the Support Pillar Resolution eld you set the resolution of generating the preview of support

structures. This parameter determines how the model exactly will be supported, but without setting

the inll density of support structures.

To generate supports use the Generate Automatic Supports button.

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Editing supports

1. To add a new support use the Add new support structures button, then place the pillar in the desired place of your model.

2. To delete a support use the Remove existing supports button, then click the support you want to delete.

3. To reset all supports and restore automatic support placement, use the Clear All Supports button.

6.9 ADVANCED PRINT PARAMETERS

Simplify3D Software allows you to change more than ve basic print parameters. To edit advanced parameters, open the FFF Settings
window to edit process parameters (the Edit Process Settings button or double-click on the process name) and then select Show
Advanced.

We recommend you to ONLY edit the parameters described in this Manual. Incorrect conguration of the

other parameters may result in a failed print or even a damage to your printer.

Extruder tab

Extrusion Width – width of the paths laid down during extrusion. This value may be set between 100% up to 120% of nozzle diameter.

Layer tab

The Layer tab contains all layer related parameters. Primary layer height is the basic layer height. You can change this parameter if you

need to use other layer height than the one dened in the drop-down list in section Auto-Congure for Print Quality. The minimum

layer height is 0.25 and the maximum one - 0.75 of nozzle diameter.

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With the change of the layer height, two other parameters must be modied: Top Solid Layers and Bottom Solid Layers – i.e. the
number of top and bottom layers. Their number multiplied by the layer height should be at least 0.8 mm. By increasing the number of
layers you increase respectively the thickness of the top or bottom wall of the model.

Side wall thickness is governed by the Outline/Perimeter Shells parameter, i.e. the number of outlines forming your model wall. The
more outlines, the thicker the wall and therefore the mode rigid and stronger the model.

Single outline corkscrew printing mode (vase mode) – the so-called vase mode. In this mode the printer will not print an inll but

the print head moves simultaneously with the build table and prints a continuous “spiral” track. This mode is appropriate for printing
models with a single outline (e.g. a bottle, vase). In this mode no supports are produced, so the maximum overhang angle of the
model is 45 degrees.

Start points

This section enables you to select start and end points for creating outlines.
The rst option “Use random start points for all perimeters” randomizes the points around
model wall and makes them less visible (picture on the right).

The second option “Optimize start points for fastest printing speed” allows the software to
optimize the layout of starting points so as to increase the speed the printing process.

The third option “Choose start points closest to specic location” allows you to line-up your
starting points in a selected coordinate on the printing platform.

Additions tab

In this tab you can dene parameters of the initial outline.

Default outline, the so-called Skirt is an outline that does not touch the print and is generated

to stabilize the ow of material from the nozzle. For high prints with a small surface area
touching the printing platform, it is useful to create a wider rst layer (Brim) to help with

adhesion of the model to the printing platform.

To create a Brim around your model, set the Skirt Offset from Part parameter to 0 and the
Skirt Outlines to min. 10 (the more skirt outlines, the wider layer is attached to your model).
Also, for tall models and very small surface area of contact with the build platform you can
increase the number of Brim layers - Skirt Layers.

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Inll tab

This sections enables you to modify interior ll parameters, mainly inll density and inll pattern (Interior Fill Percentage and Internal Fill

Pattern).

You have 6 different inll patterns to choose from:

Rectilinear Grid Triangular Wiggle Fast Honeycomb Full Honeycomb

Inll pattern

with the lowest
strength for low

inll percentage,

highest strength

for 80-100% inll

percentage. It is the

only inll pattern

that could be set to

100%. Inll paths do

not intersect within
the same layer.

Inll pattern with

a higher strength

for lower inll

percentages.
Maximum setting

which if congured

will not cause print

problems is 80%,

but the optimum

one is 20-40%. This

shape differs from
the Rectilinear
one in that the
paths intersect one
another within the
same layer, causing
better adhesion of

the entire inll.

The same inll

pattern as Grid, but

inll paths intersect

with one another
at 60-degrees. This
is the most stiff

and strongest inll
pattern for low inll

percentages. Like
in the case of the

Grid inll pattern,
maximum inll
percentage is 80%

and the optimum

one is 20-40%.

Polyline-shaped

inll pattern.

Simplied

honeycomb. A
structure with
similar properties
to the Triangular
one, also stiff but
less strong than the
full honeycomb.

Maximum inll
percentage is 80%,

and the optimum

one is 20-40%.

Full honeycomb.
Characteristic for

double inll path,

making the structure
very strong at low

inll percentages.

Support tab

Support Inll Percentage – inll density of support structures. The higher the inll density, the more accurately the support structures
are lled, but the print time and material consumption signicantly increase. Optimum value of this parameter is 20%.

Dense Support Layers – the number of support layers with the dense inll percentage where paths of your model are directly laid

down at. The more number of solid layers, the better support for curved and rounded surface. If support structures need to be quickly
removed, you may set the number of dense support layers to 0, but the quality of supported surface will be much worse.

Dense Inll Percentage – inll percentage of the dense support layers. The less density, the easier support removal but the lower

quality of the supported model surface.

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Temperature tab

Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly.
Without rst contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.

Cooling tab

Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly.

Without rst contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.

G-code tab

Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly.

Without rst contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.

Scripts tab

Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly.

Without rst contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.

Other tab

Parameters in this tab are critical for the print process to run correctly.

Without rst contacting our Technical Department it is not recommended that you modify any parameter in this tab.

Advanced tab

Using the Start printing at height and Stop printing at height options it is possible to start or stop a print at a specic model height.
It allows you to combine several processes in the same model and dene different settings for your print, e.g. different layer heights
or inll percentages. You need to remember that a next process must begin at the same height where the previous one has been

completed. Otherwise the print may fail.

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6.10 SAVING A PROJECT

Simplify3D Software enables you to save the entire project to a *.factory le. It allows you to save the arrangement of your models on
the printing platform and all settings to an external le.

To save a new project choose FileSave Factory File As…
To save changes to a previously created project choose FileSave Factory File.

6.11 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE OPTIONS

Preview of a generated gcode le

To open a graphical preview of a previously generated .gcode le, select FilePreview G-Code File… from the menu bar.

Grouping loaded models

For easier manipulation of the loaded models it is possible to create a group of models. Creating a group of models allows you to
move, scale, rotate and copy multiple models at a time.
To add models to a group, press and hold the SHIFT key and click model names that you want to group. Then, from the menu bar
select EditGroup Selection. Double-clicking lets you edit the name of the new group.

To ungroup multiple models select Edit

Ungroup Selection

Grouping processes

Similarly to creating groups of models, it is possible to create groups of processes. To add multiple process to a new group, press and
hold the SHIFT key, select the processes and then select EditGroup Selection. To change a name of the created group, double
click its name and enter a new group name in the pop-up window.

To ungroup multiple processes select Edit

Ungroup Selection

Separating an STL le into individual parts

When generating an .STL le based on a model composed of multiple elements in an external CAD software it may happen that
Simplify3D Software generates an incorrect .gcode le when combining these elements. If this is the case, it is necessary to rst separate
the components of the combined .STL le and then allow the software to combine these elements when generating control commands.

To separate components of an .STL le select the MeshSeparate Connected Surfaces option from the menu bar. Depending on
model size and its complexity it can take up to several minutes. Following separation, all components of the .STL le will appear as new

models on the list of loaded models.

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6.12 USING SD CARD AND USB PORT

To launch the created .gcode le on the printer, save it to your device memory card. There are two options for transferring the le on
the printer SD card:

1. Remove the SD card from the device and put it in a SD card reader of your computer and then copy the le directly to the card.

2.

3. Connect your computer by USB cable to the printer and copy the le to the SD card without removing it from the device.

Device USB port is located on its left panel (see the “Device Description” chapter), USB cable is included. Once the device is
connected to the computer, it should be detected by the computer as a mass storage device.

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Routine inspection and maintenance of the device will guarantee the highest quality prints and helps you to increase the reliability of
your printer. Your failure to perform these operations will speed up the wear of your printer and increased risk of failures.

7.1 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Repairs or maintenance must be made after power has been cut off to your printer.

Operation Frequency Instructions

Printer cleaning Before each print Remove unnecessary items and excessive dust from printer

interior and clear air fans

Cleaning the build platform Before each print Wash the platform under running water and wipe it dry

Applying Dimax adhesive Before each print Before putting the printing platform back into the printer, apply

a thin layer of Dimax spray on its upper surface (outdoors or in a

ventilated room)

Exchanging Kapton lm If damaged Should either a torn portion of Kapton lm, or noticeable

scratches be present that would affect print quality, carefully

remove the worn Kapton lm. Wash and dry the glass platform
thoroughly. Unstick, pull off, and hold the rst 30 mm piece of
adhesive securing lm from a new Kapton sheet (shorter edge
of the lm). Lay the beginning of the Kapton lm, the adhesive

side down, onto the shorter edge of glass platform so that it
overhangs ca. 5 mm beyond the platform edge, then carefully

stick the lm on platform edge. Hold down the stuck portion of
the Kapton lm with a squeegee and pressing the lm against the
glass, slowly move the squeegee along the lm so that the entire
Kapton lm is stuck to the platform. The securing lm should

unstick itself as you move the squeegee. To increase slippage of

the squeegee, spray the Kapton lm with a small amount of glass
cleaner. Trim the excess of the Kapton lm on longer sides of the
glass platform, ush with platform edge. Using a ruler, trim the
lm on shorter sides of the platform, 5 mm from platform edge, to

expose the glass surface.

Nozzle replacement If damaged Print nozzle replacement must be made if the nozzle gets

overheated or deformed. (Refer to chapter "Nozzle replacement"
on page 19).

Print head replacement Every 12 months* or 4 000 h Contact the Service Department of the manufacturer

Lubricating guides Every 1 month* or 300 h Position the carriage in its middle position (SetupOperator

panel). Wipe away the old grease from the guides (with a paper
towel or clean cloth). Apply an amount of pea sized grease
amount to each guide at each bearing (4 carriage bearings, 2
bearings on the right Y-guide and 2 bearings on the left Y-guide).
Using the front, back, left and right buttons travel the carriage
along the entire operating range to spread the grease along the
guides

Belt tensioning Every 6 months* or 2 000 h Loosen 4 xing screws of the left stepper motor. Push the motor

back and tighten back the screws while holding the motor.

Printing platform leveling Once a week* or every 75 h See the "Printing platform leveling" chapter on page 13

Cleaning the knurled wheel Once a week* or every 75 h Clean the knurled wheel by blowing out with compressed air

through the hole in the extruder case so as to remove any leftover

lament chips.

Firmware update 1 month Once a month check on the manufacturer's website if an updated

software version, or new material congurations are available

* assuming that the average device operating time is 15 h/ day, 5 days/ week.

7. Maintenance and operation

Contact us!

[email protected]

[phone]

WWW.HBOT3D.COM

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Before contacting our Service Department try to troubleshoot

the problem by yourself (e.g. by restarting the device).

Please prepare the serial number of your printer (S/N) located on the

nameplate on the back panel of the printer or in the Warranty Card

accompanying the device.