Olivetti 3D IoT
Printer
USER MANUAL
Code: 596806-02
PUBLICATION ISSUED BY:
Olivetti S.p.A.
Telecom Italia Group
Via Jervis, 77 - 10015 Ivrea (TO)
Copyright © 2018 Olivetti
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ III
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... IV
GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS ........................................................................................................................................... v
SAFETY WARNINGS ............................................................................................................................................................... v
TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION: ............................................................................................................................... vi
USE .......................................................................................................................................................................................... vi
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SAFETY STANDARDS ......................................................................................................... viii
PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ IX
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................ 1
PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 1
PRINTER DESIGN ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
PRINTER AXES ORIENTATION ............................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 2 – PRINTER SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 1
PREPARING YOUR PRINTER .................................................................................................................................. 1
Unblocking the extruder assembly ........................................................................................................................ 1
Powering on the printer ......................................................................................................................................... 1
Touch Screen Display ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Aligning the printing table ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Adjusting the printing nozzle height ....................................................................................................................... 7
Loading the filament bobbins ................................................................................................................................ 8
Preparing the printing table ................................................................................................................................. 13
CHAPTER 3 – PRINTING WITH THE OLIVETTI 3D IOT .......................................................................................... 1
PRINTING WITH THE OLIVETTI 3D IOT PRINTER .................................................................................................. 1
Printing a test piece ............................................................................................................................................... 1
CREATING PRINTABLE FILES FOR THE OLIVETTI 3D IOT PRINTER .................................................................. 2
Creating a 3D model ............................................................................................................................................. 2
Creating GCODE starting from 3D model ............................................................................................................. 2
GCODE PRINTING .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Generating overhang supports .............................................................................................................................. 4
SUSPENDING AND INTERRUPTING PRINTING ..................................................................................................... 5
REMOVING PRINTED PIECES ............................................................................................................................... 10
MENUS AND NAVIGATION ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Main Menu .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Prepare Menu ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Control Menu .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
SD Card Menu ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
Info ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 4 – WI-FI CONNECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 1
SETTING AND USING WI-FI CONNECTIONS .......................................................................................................... 1
PRINTER CONTROL VIA WI-FI: FEATURES ........................................................................................................... 6
APPENDIX A – OLIVETTI 3D IOT LABELS ............................................................................................................. 1
Label positions and meanings ............................................................................................................................... 1
APPENDIX B – OLIVETTI 3D IOT PRINTER CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 1
Cleaning the printing table ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Lubricating the axes and the spindle nut ............................................................................................................... 2
Cleaning the feeder ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Replacing and cleaning the printing nozzle ........................................................................................................... 4
APPENDIX C – ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................. 1
APPENDIX D - OLIVETTI 3D IOT PRINTER-COMPATIBLE MATERIALS .............................................................. 1
APPENDIX E - SD CARD CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 3
APPENDIX F EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ........................................................................................... 1
APPENDIX G PRODUCT DISPOSAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 1
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INTRODUCTION
GENERAL SAFETY PROVISIONS
Important safety-related provisions are provided in this section which must be observed when installing and
using the printer: read and follow attentively these instructions and all other information provided in this manual.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Pictograms are applied to certain parts of the printer as safety warnings, these warnings must be observed
attentively by anyone preparing to use the printer.
HOT SURFACES
The hot surfaces warning symbol warns of the presence of devices having high temperatures.
Always exercise great care and wear safety gloves when manipulating heated components
HIGH VOLTAGE HAZARD
Exercise great caution: live electrical equipment
MOVING PARTS
Moving parts present - approach with great care
CRUSHING/PINCHING HAZARD
Do not introduce your hands into the machine while it is functioning
GROUND TERMINAL
Equipment ground connection points
REMOVAL OF MECHANICAL GUARDS PROHIBITED
Do not open the front door during the printing process. Do not remove the protective bellows of
the worm screw.
GLOVES
When carrying out preparatory procedures for printing or maintenance routines, the device may
be hot therefore you must always wear gloves to avoid burns.
READ INSTRUCTIONS
For the correct operating instructions you must read the User Manual provided on the SD Card
supplied with the product.
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TRANSPORTATION AND INSTALLATION:
At least two persons are requested for transporting the 3D printer. The weight of the printer with packing is
approximately 31 Kg.
Personnel charged with handling the shipment must wear safety gloves.
When lifting or moving the 3D printer, or any of its parts, first make sure that the operating area is completely
clear, leaving also a sufficiently large safety area around it to avoid damaging persons or objects that could come
within the area for manoeuvring the load.
Note: conserve the original product packaging in case you will need it for shipping the product in the future.
Observe the following instructions:
the printer must be placed on a flat stable surface (not supplied with the printer) of sufficient load-bearing
capacity to support its weight, and at a minimum floor height of 60 cm.
fans are provided for cooling the electronic parts. Make sure there is sufficient free space around the printer
to allow adequate air circulation for ventilation. You must leave a distance of at least 60 cm from walls or
other objects.
do not position the printer near sources of heat, water or other freely moving liquids.
do not expose the printer to dust, rain, humidity or vapour.
the operating environment temperature must be maintained at 20°C approximately.
by law the equipment must be grounded; use exclusively the power cord provided with the product without
extension cords.
to protect the printer during transportation, the print carriage is locked into position with strapping tape: before
starting to print cut and remove this tape.
USE
The 3D IoT printer is not suitable for use by persons under 14 years of age, and anyway always under the
direct supervision of an adult. Make sure that children do not tamper or play with the equipment.
The printer is intended for use by operators who have received adequate training.
Use the power supply voltage indicated in the technical specifications. The power cord must never be pulled,
subjected to weights or brought into contact with sharp objects.
Do not touch the equipment with parts of the body that are wet; footwear must always be worn.
Do not smoke, use naked flames or create sparks in the vicinity of the printer.
If the printer malfunctions or fails, do not attempt to use it again until it has been repaired.
When the 3D IoT printer is functioning, certain parts generate high temperatures (printhead, heated table if
present); there are also moving parts which could cause injury if touched accidentally during operation. You
must therefore observe the following warnings carefully:
Whenever any operation is carried out on the printer - whether for installation or maintenance purposes
- always first switch off and disconnect the equipment from the electrical socket. Before proceeding,
wait for all parts that may have become heated during the previous operation to cool down.
The machine must be used exclusively with the front door closed; printing IS NOT interrupted
automatically when the front door is opened, therefore this instruction must be observed with maximum
attention.
The front door is fitted with a lock and key to prevent unauthorised access.
The key must be conserved in a safe place by those responsible for its safe-keeping.
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The heated parts must be left to cool for a certain length of time at the end of printing or when printing
is interrupted: leave the machine to cool down (approx. 5 minutes) before attempting to access the
printing area. It is good practice to check that the machine temperature shown on the front display (of
printhead and, if heated, table) is less than 40°C before attempting any interventions. Do not touch the
printhead as it may be very hot after use.
Do not wear rings, wristwatches, jewellery or loose/baggy clothing, such as scarves, unbuttoned jackets
or tops with open zips, that could become entangled in the moving parts. Keep hair tied back.
Do not insert your hands between the moving parts.
Do not use the printer for a different purpose to that for which it is designed, as specified in the User
Manual.
Do not attempt to clean the printer while it is in operation. Clean the outside of the printer only using a
soft cloth, without the use of corrosive chemical products, solvents or strong detergents, and only after
having disconnected the printer from all external power supplies and other cables.
It is advised not to leave the printer unsupervised during printing
Make sure that the room where the printer is installed is well ventilated.
Before launching a print job make sure that no objects or scrap materials are left inside the printer (such
as lacquer, rags, maintenance tools, materials removed manually,..).
Exercise the greatest care when removing the worked piece from the glass table using sharp or pointed
objects to avoid injuring yourself in the process. Use of knives or cutters for removing worked pieces
from the glass table is strongly discouraged, even in the case of small pieces.
Although the glass is tempered it is still fragile and great care must be taken when handling it.
If required, clean or change the print nozzle. The extruder must be hot to allow the residual material
inside the head to soften and not create an obstruction during replacement procedures : for all
operations always wear heat protection gloves.
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MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SAFETY STANDARDS
Printer maintenance must be carried out exclusively by adequately trained personnel.
The principal rules to follow when carrying out maintenance operations on the printer are:
Before carrying out any interventions on the printer, make sure that it is in a safe condition.
Do not wear rings, wristwatches, jewellery or loose/baggy clothing, such as scarves, unbuttoned jackets or
tops with open zips, that could become entangled in the moving parts. Keep hair tied back.
Do not touch the equipment with wet body parts and never without shoes.
Do not use naked flames or pointed/sharp instruments for cleaning purposes.
Do not smoke.
Do not insert hands between moving parts.
When carrying out printer installation or maintenance operations, always switch off and disconnect the printer
from the electrical socket. Wait for all parts heated during the preceding operation to cool down. Leave the
machine to cool (approx. 5 minutes) before attempting to access the printing area. It is a good rule to check
that the machine temperature on the front display (of printhead and, if heated, the table) is under 40°C before
attempting any interventions. Do not touch the printhead as it could be very hot after operation.
If necessary, clean or replace the print nozzle. The extruder must be hot to allow the residual material inside
the head to soften and not create obstructions during replacement operations: when operating always
wear safety gloves for heat protection
Switch on the printer only when necessary and following the instructions in the Manual, remembering to
proceed always with maximum care
Do not attempt to clean the printer while it is functioning. Clean the outside of the printer with a soft cloth and
without using corrosive chemical products, solvents or other strong detergents. Before any cleaning
operation, disconnect the printer from all external power supplies and any connected cables.
Be very careful when attempting to remove the printed object from the glass table using sharp or pointed
objects to avoid injuring yourself in the process. Use of knives or cutters for removing items from the glass
table is strongly discouraged, even in the case of small objects.
Although the glass is tempered it is still fragile so always be very careful when handling it.
At the end of servicing operations, make sure that you remove any tools or rags used from inside the printer
and eliminate all accumulated residues
When you finish servicing operations, return the door key to the person responsible for its safe-keeping.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
The following items are contained in the Olivetti 3D IoT printer package:
1 3D IoT Printer
2 Front door keys
1 SD Card, 4GB or greater
3 Allen Keys (1.5 mm, 2.5 mm, 5 mm)
1 Hex key, size 8
1 key, 12 mm
Washer, pin, sleeve and hex head screw for filament bobbin mount point
1 Spatula for removing printed pieces
1 AC Power Cord
1 PLA Bobbin, diameter 1.75 mm, weight 1 Kg
1 CE, WEEE, Safety Declarations leaflet
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Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The Olivetti 3D IoT printer exploits Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology to create 3-D objects through
layer upon layer deposition of material in 2-D.
This chapter describes the printer design and introduces the terminology that will be used in the rest of the
manual.
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PRINTER DESIGN
The main printer controls are located at the front of the printer where there is also a door fitted with a lock
for accessing the inside of the printer.
Figure 1-1 Front view
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
Touch screen display
2
SD card reader
3
Printer door with lock
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The upper dome-shaped casing can be opened by releasing the catch from the inside, applying light pressure
on its lower part.
Figure 1-2 Internal catch for locking/unlocking the upper dome
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When the front door is opened, the extruder assembly can be seen clearly.
Figure 1-3 Extruder assembly
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
Extruder
2
Fans for cooling material being printed
3
Extruder cooling fan
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Figure 1-4 Hot-end close-up
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
Nozzle
2
Hot-end
3
Hot-end set screw
4
Filament feeder assembly
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Figure 1-5 Feeder assembly terminals and pressure adjustment screw
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
Bowden quick release coupling
2
Filament pressure adjustment screw
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At the rear of the machine, there is the housing for the bobbin containing the filament, the power switch and
power socket.
Figure 1-6 Rear view
REFERENCE
DESCRIPTION
1
Bobbin holder
2
Feeder
3
Power switch
4
Power socket
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PRINTER AXES ORIENTATION
The printer axes origin, known as the Home position, is the front left corner of the printing table.
Figure 1-7 Orienting the Olivetti 3D IoT printer axes
Starting from the origin, the positive direction of the X axis ordinate is from the left of the worktable to the right
side, the positive direction of the Y axis ordinate is from the front door towards the rear of the machine, while the
Z axis is oriented vertically, its ordinate increasing as the printing table descends from the top downwards.
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Chapter 2 – PRINTER SETUP
PREPARING YOUR PRINTER
This chapter describes the procedures that must be followed to configure correctly the Olivetti 3D IoT printer and
prepare it for the successive printing phase.
Unblocking the extruder assembly
To protect the printer during transportation, the print carriage is fixed securely in position by plastic banding.
This banding must be removed before attempting to print.
Powering on the printer
Connect the printer to a 220V power supply socket using the power cord supplied in the kit. Switch on the printer
at the power switch at the back of the machine.
Figure 2-1 Power socket and power switch
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Touch Screen Display
When the printer is powered on, the main printer status information is displayed on the 3.5” Touch Screen.
Figure 2-2 Touch Screen Display in Rest mode (Desktop Menu)
Current Extruder
temperature setting
New Extruder
temperature setting
Current Printing Table
temperature setting
New Printing Table
temperature setting
Menu Key
Current Acceleration
setting (metres per
second squared)
Current Flow value
setting
New Flow value
setting
New Acceleration setting
Auto Home
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Aligning the printing table
To obtain good printing quality it is essential to ensure that the first layer deposited is distributed in a uniform
manner on the printing table.
To achieve this, you must ensure that the printing table is aligned correctly.
Although the printer has been set up correctly at the factory, it may have been subjected to vibrations during
transportation making it necessary to repeat this procedure.
To align the printing table:
1. Starting from the Desktop Menu, press the Menu key and then, in the next screen, press the Prepare key.
Figure 2-3 From the Desktop Menu, select Menu then Prepare
2. From the Prepare Menu, select the Bed Level command.
Figure 2-4 Prepare Menu with Bed Level command
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3. The Touch Screen displays the Bed Levelling message while the extruder assembly takes up the Home
position.
Figure 2-5 Bed Levelling Display
4. Touch the display at bottom left (Position 1 in Figure 2-5). The extruder assembly moves to this first
adjustment point.
5. Try to pass a normal sheet of paper, folded in two, between the extruder nozzle and the tempered glass
table (Figure 2-6).
If the paper moves freely between the nozzle and the glass, you need to concentrate on the self-locking nut
(Figure 2-7), turning it a few degrees in the clockwise direction to bring the table nearer to the nozzle
eliminating any space between the glass, the paper and the nozzle.
If the opposite is true, i.e. the nozzle is too near the glass (you cannot insert the sheet), then you must turn
the nut in the opposite direction (i.e. anticlockwise) so as to set the correct amount of space between the
nozzle and the printing table.
Figure 2-6 Use a sheet of paper to check the distance between the extruder nozzle and the tempered glass
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