Beijing TierTime Technology 3DP-12 UP Mini 2 User Manual part 1

Beijing TierTime Technology Co. Ltd UP Mini 2 part 1

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User manual part 1

UP mini 2V 0.1User Manual
Chapter 1Product DescriptionChapter 2Prepare for Your First 3D PrintChapter 3Product ActivationChapter 4Machine SettingsChapter 5Print SettingsChapter 6Calibration and Other OptionsChapter 7Techniques and TroubleshootingIndex
Safety PrecautionsWarning label:High Temperature, donot touch!Warning Label:Moving parts, do nottouch!Printing Environment1\ The UP mini 2 3D printer requires the power adapter provided by the original manufacturer,oth-erwise the machine could be damaged or even cause a fire hazard. Please also keep the power adapter away from water and out of high temperature environments.4\ Please wear goggles when removing the supporting material from models and detaching models from the perf board.5\ When printing with ABS and PLA, the plastics will create a light odor. Please run the printer in a well-ventilated environment. We also suggest you put the printer in an environment with a stable temperature as unwanted cooling could cause adverse effects to the print quality.When printer is exturding filament,make sure there is enough space between print head nozzle and the platform. Otherwise the nozzle could be blocked.As light odor will be produced during printing, please run the printer in a well-ventilated environment.The UP mini 2's ideal working temperature is between 15°C and 30°C with a relative humidity between 20–50%. Printing at temperatures out of this range could cause adverse effects to the printing process. When using the “Extrude” function, keep at least 50mm be-tween the nozzle and the platform. If too close, the nozzle may get blocked.2\ During printing, the nozzle of the printer will reach 260°C and the print platform could reachover 70°C. Please do not touch these parts with your bare hands while they are hot—not even with the heat resistant gloves included with the machine—as the temperature could damage the gloves and injure your hands.3\ During printing, the printhead and other mechanical parts move at high speeds. Touchingthese parts while they are moving could casue injuries.
One Year WarrantyComplianceUnpackingBeijing Tiertime Technology Limited (Tiertime) and its authorized resellers war- rants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship.Tiertime or its resellers will for one year, at its option, repair or replace at no charge for parts and labor from the date you purchased the product from Tiertime or a reseller. Nozzles and Print Boards are warranted for ninety (90) days.•Tiertime reserves the right to determine the validity of all warrantyclaims.•Warranty is void if the product serial number has been altered or removed. •Warranty is void if the product has been misused or damaged or if evidence is present that the product was altered, modified, or serviced by unauthorized service people.FCCROHSCE
ABS FilamentNozzle WrenchPlierHex Keys2.0mm, 2.5mm Power AdapterUSB CableScraperPower CablePerforated Print Board(Perf Board)Print Head NozzleIf anything is missing, please contact your local distributor or at support@pp3dp.comPackage ContentUP Flex PrintBoardMicro SD and ReaderUP mini 2 Spool and Toll HolderProtective Gloves UP mini 2User ManualV 0.1
Magnetic Top LidsFront DoorLCD TouchScreenBack DoorHandleInitializationButtonFront SideBack SideProduct DescriptionPower SwitchPower Supply ConnectorUSB ConnectorBack DoorFilament Insertion Hole
Filament Spool HolderSpool Hold LidFilament SpoolTool DrawerFilamentFilament Guiding Tube
Installation of Print BoardSlide print board into theplatform
NozzleCooling Adjustment knobPrint Head MountPrint Head MountingPlateSlide the print head into theslots.Print Head Installation
Software RequirementsDownload and Install UP SoftwareTwo ways to obtain UP software:1\ From the Micro SD card included in the package (using the mciroSD reader).2\ Download the latest version from www.up3d.com.Double click the installation file, following simple instructions, the installa- tion will be finished swiftly.
Software InterfacePrinter Status Other OptionsHomeLoad FilePrintInitializeCalibrateMaintenanceModel Adjustment WheelBuild PlatformRotateUndoMoveScaleView AnglesTo Menu 2MirrorMergeFixSaveDeleteUndo ResetBack to Menu 1Menu 1 Menu 2Auto Place
Initialization of PrinterInitialization is required for every time the machine is switched on. During initiali- zation, the print head and print platform move slowly and hit the endstops of the XYZ axes. This is essential as the printer needs to find the endpoints of each axis. The other software options will light up and become available for use only after initiali- zation.There are two ways to initialize your printer:The UP mini 2 can be initialized by clicking the "Initialize" option in the software menu (shown above). When the printer is idle, hold the ini- tialization button on the printer. Press the initializa-tion on touch screen.Other functions of Initialization Button:Stop the current print job: During a print, press and hold the button.Reprint the last job: Double-click the but- ton.Turn on/off internal lighting: Single-click the button.InitializationButton
Change printingMaterialPrint a stored project Machine settingsincluding WIFIPrinter Info, reset tofactory and chooselanguageNozzle Height Detection Initialize the printerNozzle TemperaturePlatform Tem-perature WIFI StatusPrivate set-ting statusRemainingmaterialPrinter read-iness statusTouch Screen Control
Prepare for Printing - Update Nozzle HeightThe printed was calibrate before leaving the factory, but users are recommend to update the nozzle height value use the automatic nozzle height detection function through the touch before the first print.Press Calibrate button to enter nozzle height setting screen.Press the “Nozzle Height Detection” button to start the automatic process.During nozzle height detection, the print head nozzle will touch the thin metal sheet on the detector to make meas- urement.128
Front Back SideFrom spoolTo printerFilament Guiding Tubeinsert into the filamententrance.Prepare for Printing - Load Filamentinstall the filament and guiding tube shown in red.
Safety Precautions1\ Insert the filament from the spool into guiding tube, arrange the guiding tube as shown in pre- vious page. Press the Material button on the touch screen.4\ Gently insert the filament into the small hole on the print head. The filament will be fed into the print head automatically when it reaches the extruder gear inside the print head.5\ Check the nozzle for plastic extrusion. If plastic is coming out from the nozzle, that means the filament is loading correctly and the printer is ready for printing. (The extrusion will stop automat- ically.)6\ Finally insert the guiding the tube in to the filament entrance and press the tube into the holding clip on the print head mount.2\ Choose the printing material as ABS by press the Wheel button to switch between different mate- rials input the filament weight by using the +/- buttons.3\ Click "Extrude." The print head will start to heat up, within five minutes. Its temperature will reach 260°C, then the printer will buzz and the print head will start to extrude.Guiding TubeFilamentFilamentExtrusionGuiding TubePress the guiding tubeinto the clamp1\ 2\3\
Loading a 3D ModelLoad Model Button
Click print button to openthe print interfaceSet Layer ThicknessSelect Infill TypeSelect Print Quality/SpeedAdvanced OptionsShell: No infill, normal wall.Surface: Notop and bottomlayers, no infill, single perimeter.Hollow Big Hole Loose Fill Solid FillPrint a ModelMake sure printer is connected to computer throug USB or WIFI ( go to page xxx for details about WIFI setting)and loaded a model.When the UP software is slicing or sending data to the printer—progress dis- played on the status bar on top of the software interface —do not unplug the USB cable as this will disrupt the data transfer and result in a print failure. The USB cable can be unplugged after the data transfer is finished.
Print job progress Pause print jobResume Stop Print Job RetractExtrudePrinting ProgressAfter pressing the pause button, the nozzle will be paused but temperature is maintained at printing temper- ature. During pausing, the following control buttons will appear to allow users to resume, stop or change fila- ment.Please note the stopping is irreversible, the current print job can only be restarted from begining.
1\ During printing process the “Pause” but- ton, the printing job will be paused.2\ When print head stopped moving and platfrom lowered. Press the “Retract” but- ton to remove filament.After filament was removed, insert new filament to the print head as described in page 16.Printer ready confirmation:After the print job was finished, the user need to press the “Ready for next print?” button to confirm the printer is ready. User should make sure the previous print job is removed from the platform before pressing the button. The printer cannot start a new print job if they did not confirm the status.Press the “Extrude button” to load the new filamentPress the “resume” button to resume print- ing.Confirmation buttonChange Filament During PrintingPrint Job Finished
Info of the stored file print jobStored file name Change PageStart PrintingTest001Test002Reprint or Printing Stored Print Jobs
Machine Settings - WIFI ConnectionorConnecting to the UP mini 2 through WIFI requires a Wireless Local Area Net- work (WLAN). Computer and printers must connect to the same WIFI network (same SSID) before able to communicate.In order to acheive stable WIFI connection, users are recommended to con- nect under a capacious WIFI environment. A crowded network or an area with a large number different networks are known to cause interruption during data trasnfer.
IP address Private setting, which add pass-word for WIFIconnection.SSID Input Input WIFI PasswordInput Private Pass- wordSelect WIFI WIFI connected Connect tocurrent WIFIWIFI Setup through Touch Screen.Detectabe WIFI NetworkSelect WIFIFlip Page Refresh
Setup Private WIFI AccessIf user switch on the private function in WIFI setting, a password field will appear to allow passowrd setup. This is password that will be re- quired for WIFI connection to the printer to prevent unathorized usage through WIFI. Please note this is a weak protection that anyone who can access to the printer through USB or touch screen could changet the private password.
WIFI Setup (UP Studio)1\ Connect UP mini to computer through USB.2\ At top right corner click the settingbutton and then click WIFI tab.3-1

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