Type A Machines 1 series Setup Manual

Congratulations on your new Series 1 3D printer and thank you for choosing Type A Machines.!
Follow along with this guide and your Series 1 should be up and printing in under an hour.

Unpack the Series 1

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Once the box top is removed, remove the top
foam piece, the four cardboard pillars, and two
vertical foam pieces on the front of the printer.

Tip: Retain the packaging for upgrade or repair.

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Next, open and pull the plastic moisture bag
down around the printer.

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Remove the two remaining cardboard pillars by
sliding them toward you.

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Remove the cardboard box from under the
platform and set it aside for the moment.

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Next, lift the printer out of the plastic and off of
the base of the box. Lift by the white frame only.

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Remove the foam piece behind the heated
platform cable and connector. To do so, turn the
foam 90 degrees, then slide it out.!

Ensure the platform cable is firmly connected.

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Remove the cardboard insert under the sides of
the platform by pulling sideways and rotating.

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Finally, retrieve the Wi-Fi antenna and power
cable from the cardboard box and attach them to
the rear of the printer.

SERIES 1

SET UP

Attach the Spool Holder & Load Filament

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Attach spool holder with included washer &
screw, placing it over the nut on frame. Load
spool, feed filament under and through guide.

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Trim filament end to ensure a clean, pointed tip.

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Press and hold the lever on the extruder’s right
side and feed filament in approximately 6.5cm.

Power On the Series 1

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Turn printer on with the power button on right
front panel and confirm it is lit. If not, ensure it is
plugged into a working outlet.

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Visit our User Forum !

Converse with other Series 1 owners.

forum.typeamachines.com

View our Knowledge Base

Find detailed info or submit a support request.

support.typeamachines.com

Warning: The print bed and extruder can be a burn hazard. Always allow to cool before touching.!

Not recommended for use by those under 12 years of age.

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Status Indicators

Print status, errors, and progress status

Visualizer

3D model rendering and camera view

Wi-Fi Network Menu

Network selection & Access Point mode

Settings

General printer settings

Tabs

Files: File management and the Cone file
Temperature: Print head & heated bed
Control: Direct print head control & home!
Terminal: Command-line interface
Timelapse: Timelapse video playback

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The Series 1

Interface

SERIES 1

CONNECT

Choose a Connection Type

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Via Direct Wi-Fi

If no known networks are found when Series 1 turns on, it creates a Wi-Fi network named “Series1-”
followed by 4 or 5 digit serial number on the printer’s front. Join the network on your computer. NOTE:
Network can take a few minutes to appear. Windows requires Bonjour for this connection.

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Via Existing Wi-Fi Network

Once connected to the Series 1 directly via Wi-Fi, as described above, open a browser and type: !
http://series1-XXXXX.local:5000!
Replace “XXXXX ” with the 4 or 5 digit serial number on the front panel, then press “enter” to access
the interface. Click the Wireless icon in the top right to log in to your network and make the Series 1
available on your network.

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Via Ethernet Cable

Connect the Ethernet cable to the printer and then to a network router (required) and the printer will
automatically join the network when turned on.

Access the Series 1 Interface

Once connected via Wi-Fi or Network Router, open a browser and type: http://series1-XXXXX.local:5000 !
Replace “XXXXX ” with the 4 or 5 digit serial number on the front panel, and hit enter to access interface.

Tip: Bookmark this address for easy access in the future.

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