Beijing TierTime Technology 3DP-25 UP BOX 3D printer User Manual

Beijing TierTime Technology Co. Ltd UP BOX 3D printer Users Manual

Users Manual

version：4.6.23
Table of ContentsPrecautions .......................................................................................................Printer Body illustration ...................................................................................Accessories .......................................................................................................Remove Shipping Clips .....................................................................................Install UP software ............................................................................................Initialization of Printer ........................................................................................ Platform Calibrate: 1.Setting Nozzle Height ................................................................................. 2.Setting Compensation Values ....................................................................Coarse manul platform leveling .......................................................................Print A Model ....................................................................................................Software Interface ............................................................................................Pause of Print Job ............................................................................................Moving Model ...................................................................................................Rotate Model ....................................................................................................Duplicate Model ...............................................................................................Printing Parameters .........................................................................................Annotation of Printing Parameters ...................................................................Repair Model ....................................................................................................Calibration for the Correct Dimension ...............................................................Printing Techniques ..........................................................................................Troubleshooting ................................................................................................Appendix A .......................................................................................................0103040506070809101214151617181920212223242526
011. UP BOX 3D printer requires power adapter provided by original manufacturer. Otherwise machine could be damaged or even cause re hardzard. Please also keep the power adapter away from water and high temperature.2. During printing, the nozzle of the printer will reach 260oC and the print platform could reach 100oC. Please do not touch these parts with bare hand while they are hot, not even with the heat resistant gloves included with machine as the temperature could damage the gloves and your hand.4. During Printing, the nozzle and print platform will move at high speed, do not touch these parts while they are moving.5. Please wear goggles when removing the supporting material from models and detaching models from perf board.6. When printing ABS and PLA, slight smell will be produced, please run the printer in a well ventilated environment. We also suggest you put the printer in an enviroment with stable temperature, as unwanted cooling could cause adverse eects on print quality.7. When UP softwre is sending data to the printer, where the status bar on the left bottom corner is showing "sending layers", do not unplug USB cable as this will disrupt data transfer and resulted in printing failure. USB cable can be unpluged after data transfer was nished.8. UP BOX's working temperature is between15oC and 30oC relative humidity 20%-50%. It is recommended to discharge static charge from user's body before touching the machine to prevent interruption of printing and potential damage to the printer.Warning label on printer:High Temperature, do not touch!Warning label on printer:Moving parts, do not touch!Precautions
02UP BOX SpecicationPrinting Technology MEM (Melted Extrusion Manufacturing)Build Volume 255 x 205 x 205mm (W x H x D)10" x 8" x 8"Print Head Single, Modular for easy replacement.Z-Resloution 0.1/0.15/0.20 /0.25 /0.30 /0.35 /0.40 mmSupporting Structure Smart Support Technology: automactically generated, easy to remove, fine-tunable.Platform Leveling Fully automatic leveling with integrated leveling probe.Print Surface Heated bed with ABS surfaceUnterthered Printing YesAverage Operational Noise 51dBAdvanced Features Door Sensor, Air Filtration, Full-Color LED BarBundled Software UP SoftwareCompatible File Formats STL, UP3, UPPConnectivity USBOperating System WinXP/Vista/7/8, Mac OSPower adapter 110-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 220WChassis Plastic case with metal frame, enclosedPrinter Weight 20KG / 44 LBPrinter Dimiension 489 x 495 x 520 mm(WxHxD)19.5" x 19.5" x 20.5"Weight with PackagingPackaging Dimension (W x H x D)" x " x "
03Initialization ButtonSpool HolderPrinter Body Magnetic CoverFilament SpoolPower InterfaceUSB InterfaceTop LidFront DoorPower SwitchExtrude/Withdraw ButtonPause/Stop Button
04X-AxisY-AxisZ-AxisPrint Head MountAutomatic Leveling ProbeNozzlePrint HeadMagnetsMetal PlatePrint PlatformLED BarAir Filter
05AccessoriesABS Filament Nozzle WrenchPlier*If anything is missing please contact your local distributor or support@pp3dp.com2.5mm Hex KeysPower Adapter USB CableScraperCD-ROMPower CablePerf Board Print Head Nozzle
06Install Perf Board Remove Nylon TiesRemove nylon ties from the horizontal smooth rods.
07Install UP softwareAfter installation,in the UP folder:Driver folder contains the printer drivers.Example the example folder contains STL files for the printed parts of UP printers and example les.Install Filament 1.Go to support section of www.pp3dp.com to download the latest version of UP Software.2. Double click UP! Setup.exe to install the software (default installation path C:\Program files\UP) a pop up window will appear, select"install" and following the instruction to finish. The printer's driver is now installed into the system.UPTo install the filament spool, open the magnetic cover and insert the filament into the guiding tube at the spool holder.Push filament into the guiding tube until it come out from the other end, put the spool onto the cassette and cover the spool with the magnetic cover.
08First make sure computer and printer is connected to computer via USB cable and the printer is switched on. The UP BOX LED bar will light up in yellow.UPTesting of Printer Driver InstallationInitialization of printer Initialization is required for everytime the machine is switched on. During initialization the print head and print platform move slowly and hit the endstops of XYZ axes. This is essential as the printer need to find the endpoints of each axis. Only after initialization, the other software options will light up and become available for use. Two ways of initialization:1. UP BOX can be initialized by clicking initialization option in the menu which is shown above.2. When the printer is idle, long press the initialization button on the printer will also trigger initializationThe other functions of Initialization Button:1. Stop current print job: During printing press and hold the button.2. Reprint last job: Double click of the button.Initialization ButtonIn Software main menu, Click "3D Print".If "Initialize" and "Maintenance" options light up and avaliable for selection this indicates the successful installation of printer driver.
09Automatic Platform Calibration Platform calibration is the most important step for successfull printing, as it ensures the rst layer adhesion. Ideally, the distance between nozzle and platform is constant, but in reality the distance varies at dierent positions due to many reasons (eg. slightly tilted platform) and this could cause warping of prints or even complete failure. Fortunately UP BOX has automatic platform calibration and automatic nozzle height detection functions. By using these 2 functions, the calibration process could be nished quickly and easily.Calibation Tips:1. Do the calibrations when nozzle is not heated.2. Remove residual plastic on the nozzle before calibration3..A perf board should be tted on platform during calibration.In 3D Print menu, select Auto Level to initiate auto leveling. The leveling probe will be lowered and start to probe 9 positions on the platform. After probing the platform, the leveling data will be updated and stored in the machine, leveling probe retracts automatically.
10Automatic Nozzle Height DetectionIf consistent warping still occurs after auto-leveling, this may due to severe unleveling of the platform which exceed the capability of auto-leveling fucntion. In this case user should do a coarse manual leveling before auto-leveling (see next page). User may also level the platform without using the auto-leveling device and nozzle detection device. Please refer Appendix A for details.Choose "Nozzle Height Detect" in 3D Print menu. The print head will move toward the nozzle height detection device and the nozzle will eventually touch and press the metal part on the device to make the meausrement.The detected nozzle height value wlll be stored in the in the machine.
11Coarse Manual Platform LevelingOther Options of the Maintenance Menu:Withdraw: the printer heat up and withdraw lament from the print head.New Spool: to tell the software what is the current lament type, the lament that used must match here.Heat Table 1 hr: preheat table for 1 hour.To Bottom: move the platform to the bottom.Set Nozzle Height: set the current platform height as nozzle height.Usually you do not need to adjust the platform manually. This is only necessary if automatic leveling were unable to effectively level the platform.There are 3 screws under the platform of UP BOX. Two screws in front and one screw under the platform at the back. These screws can be fastened or loosened to adjust the leveling of the platform. In "3D Print" - "Maintainance" window, user can move the print head to 5 difference postions on the platform. User can also use "To" button to move the print platform to a particular height.First move print head to the center of the platform and move the platform to almost touching the nozzle (eg. nozzle height).Use a piece of paper to determine the correct platform height Try to move the paper and feel the drag. When one can feel the resistance from the nozzle, base on the right side diagram. Make sure you can feel similar drags at all 5 positions by moving the print and adjusting the screws while the platform height is xed.Platform too high, nozzle is pinning paper onto the platform, Lower the platfrom slightly.Just right,could feel some resistance when moving the paper.Platform too low, no resistance at all when moving paper, raise the platform slightly.
12Prepare for PrintingMake sure printer switched on and connected to computer. Select Main Menu - 3D Print - Maintainance.Click "Extrude" button, the print head will start to heat up, within 5 minutes its temperature will reach 260oC, then printer will buzz and the print head start to extrude.Gently insert the fliament into the small hole on the print head. The filament will be feed into the print head automatically when it reach the extruder gear inside the print head.Check the nozzle for plastic extrusion. If plastic is coming out from the nozzle that means filament loading correctly and ready for printing. (The extrusion will stop automatically.)12345Click New Spool and choose ABS and input lament weight.
13Stop Printing Pause/Resume PrintingSingle click any button will switch on the internal lighting for 3 minutesExtrude FilamentWithdraw FilamentInitialize PrinterReprint last jobSingle ClickBreathing: Printer switched on, uninitialized.Breathing: Printer initialized, ready for printing.Single Letter Rotation: Data transfer and printing in progress.Breathing: Paused.Error. If a single letter is always on, it may represent following errors:U: Print Head ErrorP: Motion System ErrorB: Print Head Temp. ErrorO: Build Platform/Chamber Temp. ErrorX: SD Card ErrorLong Press Double ClickLED Light BarDifferent color and behavoiur of the "UP BOX" light bar indicate different status of printer.Printer Control Buttons
14Quick functional ButtonsMain MenuStatus BarDisplay the statsu of printer and software.Software Interface 1. Open: Load a model. 2. Save:Save the model into .UP3, a propritory 3D le format for UP printers. 3. Unload: Unload the selected model. 4. Print:Print the current print plate. 5. About:Display software version, printer model, rmware version and etc. 6. View Perspective: A variety of pre-set of perspective. 7. Adjustments:Move, Rotate, Scale. 8. Set the value of adjustments. 9. Set the orientation of adjustments.10. Place: Place the model to the center of the print plate. If more than one model exist software will optimize their positions and distances to each other.11. Stop: If connected to printer, click this will stop the printing process. (cannot be resumed)1234567891011Print Plate- left mouse click and hold, moving mouse to adjust camera angle.- Right mouse click and hold, moving mouse to move print plate.-Mouse wheel could scale the print plate view.- The print plate size depend on the printer model connected to computer.
15Click "Open"Choose your model.Loaded model on the print plate.Loading a Model1234Click "Print" to open the print preview window.
16Click "OK" to start printing.The program will process the model and then transfer the data to the printer.Annotation of Print Preview Interface:After sending the data, the program will suggest the amount of material and time needed for the model in a pop up window.At the same time, the nozzle will start to heat up. The print job will start automatically. When printer finished receiving the data, user could disconnect it from computer for untethered printing.abdefhgc56a. Display the printer model.b. Dispaly the noozle height.c. Click to enter printer preference to set printing parameters.d. If your model is not solid (defective), turn on this option.e. No raft will be printed if this is turned on, print bed leveling will be disabled as well.f. Print Quality: the better the print quality the slower the print speed.g. Set the pause height, the printer will pause at indicated heightness for changing laments.h. Continuous heating of platform after printing, save heating time for consective printing and preventing breakage due to rapid cooling in cold weather.
17Pause of Print JobDuring printing, the machine could be paused through maintainence interface.When the printer is idle, there is a "Table heat 1 hr" button under "Stop All" button. Press this button will keep platform heated for one hour. When the printer starts to print, "Table heat 1 hr" button will disappear. The button will reappear after the printing of raft is finished but the button becomes "Pause Print" which indicates pause function is now available. Press this button the printer will pause the print job and the button will become "Resume Print" for resuming the print job.When the print job is paused, the other buttons on the maintence interface will become available. User could change laments using "Withdraw" and "Extrude" buttons or move the print head and print platform with the location buttons and the "To" button. User should be aware not to crash the print into the print head.Printing ProgressPrinting progress is shown in the LED progress bar on top of the UP BOX letters. The rst two red LED represent printing of raft, the others represent the rest of the model.
18Pause of Print Job without using SoftwareDuring printing when the front door is opened, printing will be paused automatically. After closing the front door the print job will not be resumed until the user double click the pause button.Alternatively, during Printing, double click the Pause/Stop button, the print job will be paused. It is possible to use the Extrude/Withdraw button to change filament during pausing. Double click the pause/stop button again to resume the print job.Pause/Stop ButtonExtrude/Withdraw Button
191Click Move button.Moving ModelClick the model to select.234Select distance value to in the drop dwon menu.Choose an axial direction to move the model. Drag model with mouse on XY-plane: Press and hold Ctrl key, mouse left click and hold the target model, now the model could be dragged around on XY-plane. Drag model with mouse on Z-axis: Press and hold Shift key, mouse left click and hold the target model, now the model could be dragged along the Z-axis. Multiple models could be stacked. They can also be fused into single model by "Merge" function in the "Edit" Menu.
20Scale ModelRotate ModelClick Rotate button.Choose angle of rotation in the drop dwon menu.Choose an axial direction to rotation the model.2341Click to select model.Click Scale button.Choose the scaling value in the drop down menu.Click the Scale button again to scale.2341Click to select model.
21Duplicate Model123Click to select model.After selection, right click to open menuIn the insert copy menu, select the number of copy for duplication.Right click menu also contain unload function. Either choose a specic model to unload or unload all.
22Printing Parameters512341. Z-resolution: Thickness of each printed layer, the lower the value, the more details will be generated.2. Part: Angle: Determine the range of dense support generation. Surface: Choose the how many layers will be made for bottom of the model.3. Support: Dense: How many layers for dense support generations. Space: Set the density of of support structure, the larger the value the less dense of the supporting structure. Area: If the supporting area is less than this value, no support will be generated.(it is possible to turn o support by choosing Only Base.)4. Stable Support: Generate more stable support but more dicult to remove.5. Inll: The photo shows the eects of 4 dierent inll options.SurfaceThe object will be printed without bottom layers and top layes. Only a surface with single layer thickness will be made.ShellNo infill in shell mode.UP UP
23Annotation for printing parametersDense: Solid support structure ensure the surface being supported retain its shape and surface nish.Inll: The inner structure of the printed object, the density of inll could be adjusted.Raft: The thick structure that asist the adhesion of object to the platform.Surface: The buttom layers of the printed object.InllSupportSurfaceRaftDense (support)Dense (support)Dense (support)Suppot Range:< 30oSupport Range:< 80oPrint Platform
24Repair ModelIf the model contains defective surfaces. The sofware will highlight the part with red.After selecting the model, choose Edit - Fix to repair the model.RepairedIf the model cannot be repaired, please use other 3D modeling or mesh modifying tools.UP software contains model repair function, could be used to x simple defects.123
25Load and print the calibration model:C:\ProgramFiles\UP\Example\Calibrate96.UP3Calibration for the Correct DimensionIf prints are too big or too small or skewed, user could re-calibrate the printer to print in correct dimension. The method is to print a calibration model, measure its dimension and feedback to the software.Measure the printed model accroding the calibration panel.Input the measured values into the software and nish the calibration.14Open: 3D Print - CalibrateThis will open the calibration panel.2Hit "Reset" button to revert the value back to default,make sure the upper panel dispaly: XY:0.00 Deg/XZ:0.00 Deg3
261. Ensure accurate nozzle height. Nozzle height value too low will cause warping, too high will crash nozzle to platform causing damage and clogging. It is possible to manually ne tune nozzle height value at "maintenance" and "print preview" panels. User could try to adjust the nozzle height value plus or minus 0.1 - 0.2mm base on previous results.2. Well calibrate the print platform. Unleveled platform usually cause warping.3. Give enough time for sufcient pre-heating. Please use the "3D Print" - "Preheat". A well preheated platform is essential for printing large objects without warping.Printing Techniques5. No raft printing. It is highly recommended to use raft for normal printing as it improves adhesion and is required for leveling compensation, therefore it is turned on by default. User could turn it off in the "Print Preview" panel.4. The air flow direction of the fan on the print head is adjustable. There is a small lever on the fan duct, when printing PLA turn the lever anti-clockwisely to direct air ow to nozzle, this will cool the PLA as soon as it is extruded and improve print quality. When printing large object using ABS, to minimize warping, turn the lever clockwisely to direct the air away from nozzle to slow down the cooling. For smaller ABS prints that warping is less likely to happen, user could direct the air to nozzle for better print quality.6. No support printing. It is possible to print without supporting structures, user can turn off support by choosing "Base Only" in Area drop down menu of printing preference panel.Air Flow Adjustment Knob
27Remove the nozzle. After a long time of printing, the nozzle could become very dirty or even clogged. We can replace it with a new one while the old one could be cleaned and reused.1. Use "Withdraw" function in the maintenance panel, nozzle will heat up to printing temperature.2. Wear heat resistance gloves provided.3. Wipe the nozzle with tissue or cotton.4. Unscrew the nozzle using the wrench provided.5. Remove the clog: there are many method such as drill through the clog using a 0.4mm drill bit, submerge in acetone or using a heat gun to melt and blow away the clog.Nozzle WrenchMaintenanceTurn clockwise to install the cap.Turn anti-clockwise to remove the cap.Replace the Air FilterFilter Catridge
28TroubleshootingProblems SolutionPrinting or platform cannot reach target temp or over heat.1.Initialize the printer.2.Heater catridge is broken, seek replacement.3. Cable is broken, replace the cable.Cannot extrude plastic1. Withdraw filament from print head, cut off the melted tip and reload it to the print head.2. Plastic clog the nozzle, replace new nozzle or remove the clog.3. The filament is too thick. Usually happens when using filament with poor quality. Please use UP Fila lament. 4. For some model, if PLA consistently cause problem, switch to ABS.Cannot detect the printer1. Install the printer driver correctly.2. Check for defective USB cable.3. Restart printer and ComputerOthers Contact technical support: support@tiertime.net
29D. 9 calibration point buttons, represent 9 positions on platform, after clicking them the nozzle will move to the corresponding positions. The drop down menu beside the button is for setting leveling compensation values.A. Moving Platform UP/DOWN: click/hold the button, platform will move accordingly.B. Display the current platform height.C. Setting nozzle height: click this will set the current platform height as the nozzle height.Appendix A - Fine Manual Calibration1. Setting nozzle height. 2. Setting compensation values.Open: Menu - 3D Print - Platform Calibrate1. Protocol for setting nozzle height:Initialize printerPut a print paper on the platform.123Open the calibration interface and press the UP key, note the current height value, stop the platform at about 190.
3045Hit the "5" button. Nozzle will go to the center of the platform.Raise the platform until it is just touching the nozzle. Move the paper between the nozzle and platform and see if there is any resistance.Platform too high, nozzle is pinning paper onto the platform, Lower the platfrom slightly.Just right, could feel some resistance when moving the paper.Platform too low, no resistance at all when moving paper, raise the platform slightly. When obtained the right platform height, write down the value of "current height". We will refer this as the "platform height value". Repeat step 1- 6 for all other 8 positions and obtain their platform height values.6
312. Setting Compensation Values As shown in the left, when platform is at the "nozzle height", only part of the platform is close enough to the nozzle. Therefore we need to set compensation values for all other calibration points to inform the printer about the distance between nozzle and print surface throughout the XY plane. Afte setting the nozzle height, the drop down menu next to the buttons will be available. A compensation value between 0 - 1.0 mm will be available for selection.To calculate compensation value:Platform height - Nozzle Height = Compensation Value78 When obtained the platform height value of all 9 positions. Find out the smallest value among the 9 calibration points. As you can see in this case, the calibration point 1 has the smallest platform height value, it is actully the highest point on the platform. Therefore the platform does not need to rise as high as the other points to reach the nozzlePlatform Values at 9 calibration points (hypothetical):1: 208 2: 208.5 3: 208.74: 208.6 5: 208.9 6: 2097: 208.8 8: 208.9 9: 208.8 We set this mimimum platform height as "Nozzle Height" since it is where the nozzle rst start to touch the platform. Now go to calibration point 1 and rise platform to 208. Click the button" Set Nozzle Height" to nish.
32 For example, setting the compensation value for calibration point No.3. Assume the "platform height" is 208.7 and the "nozzle height" is 208, the compensation value should be set to 0.7.After setting 0.7 in the drop down menu, the nozzle will move to point No.3 and the platform will rise 0.7 mm. Now we can use the paper again to verify the compensation value.After setting all calibration points click “Appy/Save Current Values ” to finish the calibration.
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