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1. Some stl files will print more effectively with the aid of support structures Printing with support is required when depositing filament where there is no or insufficient plastic on the previous layer as shapes that lean out at too great an angle are otherwise liable to droop or collapse To enable support structures select the Print Settings tab within the Slice Settings window Tick the box labelled Generate Support Material see image The default overhang threshold is set to 45 meaning that if part of an object leans out at more than 45 to the vertical a support structure will automatically be generated directly below it You can increase this angle if you want to add more support material TIT etree stags ACCT SURT Layer Height H Generate Support Material Current Configuration Overhang Threshold 45 r Pattern honeycomb lel Print Settings h TF Fill Density concentri Pattern Angle hilbertcurve slow archimedeanchar anagramspiral 5 Pattern Spacing iain Fill Pattern rectilinear Solid Fill Pattern rectilinear Shin Loops Current Configuration Default Cancel Once an object has printed the support structures can be removed from the object manually The easiest tool for this is probably a small pair of side cutters but a craft knife is also effective SICIRT This useful function within the Print Settings panel instructs the printer to lay loops of filament around th
2. CU small erimeid Fat nms Firat Layer ied Temperature Ie External Perineeiers i brim infill jms So once you are ready to print your object click the Slice button A Slice Soli Inti 7 ten Settings panel now offers you a wide range of adjustable options The V3 oe soul Bridges mma offers default values for slicing and printing and since these are designed a ols m s to ensure reliable printing you are advised to use these for your first few prints Once you get to know the printer and software you may wish to Current Configuration Default Cpp Cancel experiment you can adjust each value and create your own custom value sets by creating a new configuration in the left hand window e Fast will print relatively rapidly and give a low resolution finish This setting is very useful for testing pieces quickly before printing them at a See Appendix 2 page 45 for more detail on these settings higher resolution e Normal is self explanatory a mid range resolution suitable for general PRINT RESOLUTION tasks The V3 offers three ready made settings for print resolution e Fine takes a longer time to print but will give you the highest Within the Slice Settings panel click on Filament Settings then click on resolution and depending on the object the best possible finish the Quality button e A fourth setting Custom allows you to adjust individual values for specific tasks SUPPORT STRUCTURES
3. Sturdy woven tabs help you raise and lower the hood with ease POWER BUTTON AND INDICATOR LIGHT To pause the printer press briefly To stop i the printer press and hold for three seconds The light glows green when printer is heated and ready to print blue during printing red when printer is offline E ad LIX elk d k4 G x VECTOR 3 S TOP FUNCTIONS e 3D printing using fused filament technology e Compatible with eco friendly plant based 1 75mm PLA filament available in a wide range of colours and finishes and also ABS e Choice of different print resolutions including customisable settings e Able to print objects up to 140 x 140 x 135mm e Compatible with specially created 3D Create amp Print printer interface software e Designed by internationally acclaimed product designer Sebastian Conran e Creates objects with zero waste e Prints from stl files e Uses coloured LEDs to show its status SPECIFICATIONS Nozzle 0 4mm single jet Layer height 0 1 0 4mm Print speed 10 100cm3 hour Printer weight 9kg Printer dimensions 400mm h x 295mm w x 356mm d Computer system minimum Windows Vista Mac OSX 10 7 SEBASTIAN CONRAN THE VECTOR 3 PRINTER was designed by Sebastian Conran multi award winning product designer and director of Sebastian Conran Associates SCA www sebastianconran com Using your Vector 3D printer couldn t be simpler There are two stages of preparation required befor
4. DRIVE GEAR The gear that drives the filament into the heater EXTRUDER The assembly that draws the filament from the spool melts it and pushes it through the nozzle onto the build plate EXTRUDER FAN The fan that keeps the V3 motor cool and disperses heat from the heat sink GANTRY The metal rods that allow the V3 extruder to move on the X and Y axes HEAT SINK The component that dissipates heat from the cartridge heater MOTOR ASSEMBLY The motor and drive block that push filament into the extruder NOZZLE The opening at the end of the extruder from which heated filament emerges onto the build plate PLA Polylactic acid filament PLA is a compostable biodegradable bioplastic the source material from which you make objects on your V3 See also ABS SD CARD Secure Digital memory card that can store digital data and be read by the V3 SLICING The process of turning a 3D model into instructions for your V3 SPOOL HOLDER Ensures that the V3 filament is fed evenly to the extruder Stl Standard Tessellation Language a widely used file format used for creating 3D models USB CABLE The cable that links the V3 to a computer using the computer s USB interface SECC ar CECE IFORLAR LOL APPENDIX I PRINTER SETTINGS Most of the time you will be able to operate the printer without the need to adjust these settings WINDOWS Go to Config then select Printer Settings MAC Go to 3D Create am
5. Printer and select Manual Control from the drop down menu e Click on Connect below e f successful the text will change from Connect to Disconnect Speed mm min Extruder mm Retract mm 10 Extrude a Retract Testing the connection To test the printer connection or select a different port e Go to the 3D Create amp Print menu e Select Printer Preferences e Click on the Connection submenu and choose a port from the listed options There may be only one port listed Connection usbserial ALO3N1D8 CALIBRATING THE BUILD PLATE Calibration ensures the build plate is exactly perpendicular to the print nozzle and that its movements comply with commands from the 3D Create amp Print software Assuming the printer is handled with due care you should only need to calibrate the printer this one time Hood safety switch In order to access the moving parts during calibration you will need to operate the printer with the hood raised or fully removed This can only be done after disabling the hood safety switch as described below For easier access to the nozzle you may need to remove the print guard see page 12 WINDOWS e Go to Config and select Printer Settings e Check the box marked Disable Hood Switch right MAC e Go to 3D Create amp Print and select Printer Preferences e Select the Printer Settings tab e Check the box marked Disable
6. and biodegradable It has a glossy looking finish ABS is a crystallised liquid and is fully recyclable ABS is more flexible than PLA and less likely to snap under stress Q I don t know how to design yet can I still find objects to print A Yes absolutely There is a large community of designers who share files online These can be downloaded and imported into the 3D Create amp Print software Q What software settings should I use for the printer A The software comes with the optimum settings for printing in PLA as a default If you wish to switch to ABS adjust the temperatures as follows Print bed 240 260 C Extruder 90 100 C Q Will the printer work with multiple computers A Yes For each new computer there are just two things you need to do once it is connected to the printer in the usual way first refresh the port connection see pages 19 20 then set the correct height within the Calibration Setup window The correct height has been determined once the distance between the print nozzle and the plate is 0 2mm the thickness gauge should just slide into the gap between nozzle and plate So long as the print platform is level there is no need to test the gap at the five indicated points as you would when calibrating for the first time i Oriel tie TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The printer won t turn on Check carefully that you have connected all the cables correctly and that the wall switch and the prin
7. display a live preview of the object as it prints In offline mode when the file has uploaded to the printer which may take quite some time you can shut down the 3D Create amp Build application and even detach your computer from the USB cable and the printer will continue printing Select a printing strategy Online Printing Offline Printing ONLINE PRINTING Click Print The printer will now heat the nozzle and build plate to operating temperature On a Windows PC the actual and target temperatures are displayed These are replaced on a Mac by a white progress bar to monitor temperatures go to Printer menu and select Manual Printer When fully hot the printer will beep and then commence printing The build plate rises until it is approximately 0 2mm below the nozzle The nozzle extrudes a skirt see page 34 and then begins printing the object layer by layer Meanwhile in the object control field on your screen the object will begin to build up each layer fading from bright red to grey as a new layer covers it AFTER PRINTING Once printing is complete the printer will beep and the build plate and extruder head will return to their idle position Give the printed object a minute or two to cool down then raise the hood Using the scraper provided with your Vector 3 ease the blade gently under the base of the object and give a little twist to pop it off the bed Or if you wait a while you
8. do this when reloading your printer with fresh filament e g when changing colour WINDOWS e Go to Manual Printer Control e Connect to printer e Click the Heat On button The nozzle must be heated to 190 C before it can extrude PLA filament This will take a short while a window will appear displaying the rising temperature e When the nozzle is at operating temperature click the Extrude button A length of filament will now flow out If nothing comes through you may have to click Extrude a few more times It will also help if you hold the filament above the lid as upright as possible and apply a little down pressure on it e Close the panel Speed mm min f Manual Printer Control allows you to customise the length of filament Fasc krani that is extruded or retracted Normally however there is no need to alter the Refract fren defaults 10mm extrude 3mm retract MAC e Go to Printer and select Manual Control e f printer is disconnected click Connect and wait for the printer to respond with four beeps Under the Extruder panel click Heat On and wait a couple of minutes for the extruder to heat up The extruder window gives a readout of the rising temperature right e Click the Extrude button e Close the panel Retracting filament When changing a spool of filament for instance to change colour you ll need to retract any filament from the print head Follow the instructions above but
9. individually by clicking on it 7 LXK N hs Se X SAX x x2 lt xX VW ROX SSS gt wy Wr PY 1I X ee n ITO W i J paRPS TESE HTH He j A j H EP ee HT E j fA l j A a A YI VIEWING THE OBJECT Various tools allow you a range of options for viewing the object control field ROTATE pO zoom VIEW MENU OPTIONS To view your object from another angle select You can zoom in and out at any time using the To choose whether to view faces and or edges Rotate then click and grab the object control field scroll button on the mouse If you don t have a go to View and select from the available options and move it in any direction The entire field can scroll button select Zoom then click and drag the Both can be toggled on and off In most cases be rotated in three dimensions side to side and object field to zoom in or out View Faces is the more practical option up and down Note that this merely changes your view it will not alter how the object prints To show the axis compass select View Compass arrowed below You may find this makes it easier to orient the object in the control field e 1 The lower front corner of the field has a small pad circled above to reset the view drag this pad bac
10. instead of clicking Extrude click Retract Again the extruder needs to be heated beforehand and you may need to repeat Retract once or twice to clear the head PRINTING ABS If you are printing with PLA there is no need to change the default values in the Temp Speed Extrude or Retract panels To print with ABS set the temperatures as follows Extruder 240 260 C Build plate 90 100 C Manual Printer Control senha amp F a EN EE Extruder Heated Bed Heat On Temp 34 50 ser Speed mm min bu Extruder mm 10 extrude Disconnect nl Retract mm 3 Retrat Close The 3D Create amp Print software is compatible with both Mac and PC and has been custom designed to operate with your Vector 3 printer It is set up to enable you to print within minutes of switching on but also offers the flexibility of programmable options to get the best from your projects USING 3D CREATE amp PRINT THE OBJECT CONTROL FIELD When you open 3D Create amp Print the main window opens to display the object control field This is in effect a virtual image of the build plate The control buttons have been arranged intuitively so that those on the left control what you see on the screen while those on the right control how the object will be printed The right side buttons are also context specific when you begin printing they change to the appropriate commands The left si
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12. remove the three grubscrews in the plate support base image B This will allow you to adjust the vertical bolts that control the tilt of the plate LEFT In the Calibration Setup window use the up down arrows to raise or lower the build plate In the Windows version shown here each three part arrow enables you to adjust the plate height in graded increments 10mm 1mm or 0 1mm The total travel height is displayed between the arrows LEFT To adjust the tilt of the build plate first use the small Allen key to loosen the three grubscrews two in front one behind that lock the vertical adjustment bolts Try not to fully extract the grubscrews as they are tiny and easy to misplace 5 Track from square to square again image A and check the gap Using a screwdriver or your fingers turn the vertical adjustment bolts image C until you achieve a consistent gap between plate and nozzle at all five squares This may take a while you should aim to make only small adjustments about one quarter turn at a time to each bolt 6 Bring the plate up to lt 1mm below the nozzle Adjust the elevation until the calibration gauge just slides into the gap image D Retighten grubscrews image B and check again with the gauge 7 Finally click Set Height Your machine is now calibrated LEFT Carefully turn the adjustment bolts to level the plate For instance to lower the right hand side tighten th
13. Conran Associates your Vector 3 V3 is a three dimensional printer using the fused filament deposition process It builds objects layer by layer from thermoplastic filament The printer and software are designed to work with 1 75mm diameter polylactic acid PLA filament an environmentally friendly material but will also print acrylonitrile butadiene styrene ABS which is fully recyclable Practically any three dimensional object up to a maximum size of 140 x 140 x 135mm can be printed on your V3 The 3D Create amp Print software which is downloadable at no cost is custom designed to operate the V3 You can use it to download ready made stl files see page 18 from the Internet or from a collection of your own designs and upload them to the printer 3D Create amp Print comes with default settings to create as simple a process as possible yet it also offers the flexibility of customisation for when you ve picked up more experience and want to experiment The Quick Start manual that came with your printer will get you up and running this full manual provides a more in depth introduction to the printer hardware and software and explains all the functions you need to use If you have questions first check the FAQ list on page 39 And if you encounter any problems there is a comprehensive trouble shooter section listing most common issues or symptoms and their solutions page 40 H a EEE EEE EEE EEE ri iD USB CO
14. Hood Switch Printer Settings Travel Feed Rate Axis Feed Rate Defaut Extruder Temperature Default Heated Bed Temperature Park Position x 0 Disable Hood Switch Disable Extruder Atter Finished Disable Heated Bed After Finished Add to Comp Printing Time 8 mm min mm min Fc Fc Z Min 0 Calibrating 1 The Calibration Setup image A right appears when you first try to connect the software to the printer The five points O A B C D show the areas on the build plate where you will check the gap between the plate and the print nozzle Click on each point in turn to move the plate accordingly Click on the up arrow then on Set Height to raise the build plate by a total of 110 115mm taking it to around 10 15mm below the nozzle tip The details of how to raise lower the build plate vary between Windows and Mac Windows For 10mm of travel click the arrowhead For 1mm travel click the centre part of the arrow For 0 1mm travel click the arrow base Mac Before clicking the arrow select your factor of travel 100mm 10mm 1mm or 0 1mm from the panel between the arrows Now click through the five squares and watch the plate as it tracks horizontally beneath the nozzle If it looks level raise it to within 2mm of the nozzle tip then go to step 6 Alternatively if the plate is on a tilt however slight continue to step 4 With the small Allen key loosen DO NOT
15. ICE SETTINGS Again these are best left at their factory settings except where necessary Skirt loops This sets the number of skirt loops created when the printer begins a build For more on skirts see page 34 WINDOWS Go to Config then select Slicing Settings MAC Go to 3D Create amp Print then select Slicing Preferences SUPPORT Generate support material Check this if you want to add support ACCURACY material for areas that might otherwise sag during printing You are Layer height 0 4mm This can be set between 0 1 and 0 4mm The advised to leave these settings at their defaults given that support machine reduces layer height by closing the gap between the nozzle and generation involves complex parameters It is recommended that you enter the build plate which very slightly flattens the filament as it is extruded a value of O for Overhang Threshold which prompts the software to Current configuration 0 4mm This is the setting for the height of calculate supports automatically making the process much easier the first layer PRINT SETTINGS Fill density 0 2mm This refers to the percentage of fill material used inside the shell of an object added to make the object strong and self supporting A value of 0 2mm means that 20 of the interior is filled with filament In most situations between 15 and 45 is ideal Fill pattern rectilinear Rectilinear is the default choice from seven fill pattern options Solid f
16. NNECTION INTIALISE SWITCH POWER SUPPLY SPOOL The spool holds 100g of 1 75mm PLA filament SPOOL HOLDER The long thin filament is fed to the guide tube and printer nozzle from the spool supported on the back of the V3 MAIN FRAME The printer s frame is made from durable powder coated steel plate and is attached directly to the metal base plate INITIALISE SWITCH This rocker switch controls the mains power supply FILAMENT GUIDE TUBE i The guide tube feeds the filament from the spool to the extruder head nozzle and light o _ _____ _ The extruder head feeds the filament to the nozzle The entire head moves horizontally on the X axis side to side A protective screen surrounds the SAFETY HOOD WINDOW The wraparound window is made from flexible but strong Lexan polycarbonate and is encased within the top and lower hood frames NOZZLE AND LIGHT The heated nozzle dia 0 4mm softens the filament and extrudes it at a layer depth of 0 1 0 4mm During printing a light illuminates the object below the nozzle BUILD PLATE The build plate or print bed moves back and forth on the horizontal Y axis during printing It also moves on the vertical Z axis dropping in very small steps as each printer layer is completed It is heated to help the object stick fast HOOD LIFTING MECHANISM The hood moves smoothly up and down on the gantry safety catches hold it in place in the up position
17. USER GUIDE DESIGNED BY FAG LEMOSS SebastianConran associates COLLECTIONS 3 CHAPTER 1 Your Vector 3 Printer 27 CHAPTER 3 Using 3D Create amp Print 4 Introducing the Vector 3 28 The object control field 5 Vector 3 at a glance 29 Loading files to print 6 Vector 3 s top functions Loading multiple objects 30 Viewing the object 7 CHAPTER 2 Getting Started 31 Manipulating the object 8 Contents of pack 33 Preparing to slice 9 Unpacking the printer Print resolution 15 Operating the hood 34 Support structures 17 Plugging in and switching on Skirt 18 Downloading the software 35 Slicing Using stl files 36 Printing 19 Locating the printer 37 After printing 21 Calibrating the build plate 24 Loading filament 38 CHAPTER 4 Useful information 25 Extruding filament 39 FAQs 40 Troubleshooting guide 43 Glossary 44 Appendix 1 Printer settings 45 Appendix 2 Slice settings This symbol indicates a useful tip 46 Appendix 3 Indicator LED status This symbol indicates a warning A 47 Safety information 48 Warranty Thank you for buying the Vector 3 This sleek easy to use 3D printer has been designed with complete novices in mind Aside from normal home computer skills no prior special knowledge is required to operate it Now the only limit is your imagination 3 a 2 28 K2 r H vour Vector 3 PRINTER ad LIX eit d k4 e x INTRODUCING THE VECTOR 3 Designed by award winners Sebastian
18. alibrate level the build plate which must be done before the printer is used for the first time Because calibration is controlled by the software you ll do it after downloading the software and connecting the printer to a computer To familiarise yourself with the workings of the printer please read carefully through the following pages before you calibrate Pai we Sse be Wa ca HA tT H TH f j is H RA h y HAT NJ SS ss8 WSs OPERATING THE HOOD Constructed from framed sheets of tough but flexible Lexan polycarbonate the hood is integral to the functioning of the printer The printer nozzle and bed must be heated to high temperatures in order to operate effectively and the hood prevents anyone from touching the hot moving parts which could cause harm Likewise the hood keeps out fingers and other objects that might damage the printer during operation Finally the hood helps keep out draughts and maintains a stable operating temperature inside the build chamber in order to ensure that the filament layers adhere properly to one another The hood must be fully lowered before the 3D Create amp Print software on your computer can connect to the printer Furthermore a built in hood safety switch ensures the printer will function only when the hood is fully Grip both l cloth tabs down You are advised always to ensure that the hood is fully down w
19. be flawed with parts that are too spindly too small a footprint or too much detail for the tolerances of the software the printer or the filament Try a different much less complex design as a control to shed light on the issue Check also e Is the print bed correctly calibrated e Have you altered any of the software settings from their default values I cannot remove support materials without damaging the object Support material can be particularly difficult to remove from slender or complex objects You may be able to minimize the amount of support material required by reorienting the object on the print bed To change the orientation use the Turn tool see page 32 Another effective solution is to redesign an object so that it prints in two or more separate parts that can be glued together later rather than printed all in one go Hir WH HEY Va H ET 7 EE J ai TRA H HHI Hy TLL n FAS J aana HTI iy vii H HH f Nea SS Se SSE Wa SScs eae LOL GLOSSARY ABS Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene a recyclable but non biodegrable thermoplastic filament See also PLA ACTIVE COOLING FAN The fan that cools the V3 filament as it extrudes BUILD PLATE The acrylic surface on which the V3 builds an object Also referred to as the print bed BUILD PLATFORM The support for the print bed or build plate
20. de buttons do not change MANUAL PRINTER CONTROL You can move the build plate or nozzle at any time you choose In Windows go to Config and select Manual Printer Control In Mac go to Printer and select Manual Control The main graphic shows the three degrees of travel forward and back in the X and Y axes plus up and down in the Z axis Just click on the relevant arrows to move the plate or nozzle as desired To park moving parts in their home position click on the relevant home icon LOADING FILES TO PRINT In order to load a file for printing it must be in the stl format Go to File select Load and then select your file from its location Alternatively go to File select Examples and use one of the two pre loaded sample files A red image of your file will drop down into the object control field You can deselect the object by clicking on it the object turns to white inset To select it again click on it and it will return to red LOADING MULTIPLE OBJECTS The V3 printer functions at its best when printing a single object You do however have the option to load multiple files at once in order to print them in a single session These could be either identical such as a set of chess pawns or arandom collection of different objects Simply load files one after the other as required The software will automatically arrange them in an efficient grid pattern Again you can select deselect each object
21. e build plate Although this is a common problem with 3D printers your Vector 3 has been designed with a heated build plate to help the object adhere Nevertheless designs with small footprints of plastic may still detach during printing If this happens you will need to cancel the print job To improve adhesion try covering the build plate with masking tape which can easily be replaced when worn see page 13 My print has sagged in parts This is acommon problem with designs with excessive undercuts or overhangs For best results select a design with a more self supporting mass Alternatively use the programmable Supports function to add supporting material see page 34 The nozzle has jammed into the object during printing Make sure the build plate is properly calibrated See pages 21 23 for instructions i Ciel i I can t remove the print from the plate In the unlikely event that your printed object is hard to remove first leave the printer to cool down The object may detach itself naturally as it shrinks If this does not work use the scraper provided and ease the blade between the object and the build plate Do not insert any sharp objects My print has fouled Sometimes print jobs simply don t work and all you have is a messy pile of spaghetti Try reprinting the object quite often a second attempt may be successful If the same object fails two or three times its design may simply
22. e perimeter of the object to be built The purpose is to prime the nozzle and ensure that filament is flowing freely The skirt will not interfere with the object and can be easily peeled off the bed after printing SLICING Once you are happy with all your slice settings click on the Slice button at the bottom of the Slice Settings panel The software will now perform the slicing which takes a few seconds When sliced the object will reappear in grey and if you zoom in close you can see that it is composed of multiple horizontal layers If you want to go back a step and work further on the object you can unslice it Simply click on the Back button Otherwise proceed to printing H save To G cope Note here the appearance of a Save button at the right This enables you to save and archive the sliced file in the G code format The next time you want to print the same object you need not slice it you can simply enter the G code as follows WINDOWS e Go to Config then select Manual Printer Control e Enter the G code in the field at the top e Click Send MAC e Go to Printer then select Manual Control e Enter the G code in the field at the top e Click Send PRIATING On clicking Print you are offered the choice of printing in online or offline mode In online mode printing will commence as soon as you have uploaded your file and the printer has warmed up your computer screen will
23. e power adapter into the back of the printer and the other end into a power socket Switch on at the back of the printer DOWNLOADING THE SOFTWARE On your browser visit www 3dprinter collection com to download the 3D Create amp Print software Please ensure that your PC or Mac meets the minimum specification requirements below Before you first launch the program connect your computer to the internet which will enable it to download the V3 printer drivers OPERATING SYSTEMS Windows Operating system Vista and higher Graphics card OpenGL 1 5 or higher Free disk space 500MB NET 3 5 required Mac Operating system OS X 10 7 or higher Graphics card OpenGL 1 5 or higher Free disk space 500MB LICENSING 3D Create amp Print incorporates open source software files licensed under the Apache licence version 2 0 DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING FOR WINDOWS Double click the Windows version You will then have the choice of where to save the program and whether or not to create a desktop shortcut Once selected the program will download DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING FOR MAC Double click the download link Once downloaded you will see the screen prompting you to click and drag the 3D Print app into the Applications folder USING STL FILES Your newly installed 3D Create amp Print software is designed to be as easy and intuitive to use as possible It allows you to take any stl
24. e right hand bolt marked R above To raise it loosen bolt R To raise the back of the plate loosen the centre bolt C and so on LEFT Once you have reduced the gap between build plate and nozzle to a millimetre or less use the calibration gauge to measure it The gauge should just slide into the gap at all five points shown in the Calibration Setup window image A LOADING FILAMENT Twist lock the spool centre onto one of the side discs Fix with three of the self tapping screws Remove a filament roll from its wrapper but don t cut the cable tie yet and lay it over the spool centre then lock and screw the second disc into place Now snip the cable tie Raise the hood and ease the spool onto the Support arm It does not matter which way round you attach it Check the filament is wound freely on the spool and is not tangled Feed the filament up through the guide in the lid pushing until about 50mm protrudes from the other end of the guide tube Snip a little off the end cutting at an angle to make a sharp tip and help the filament engage with the head Push the end of the filament into the extruder head feed hole You ll fit the end of the guide tube into place over it but this is best left until after you ve extruded filament see next page EXTRUDING FILAMENT After calibrating the printer you need to extrude the filament so that it primes the nozzle You ll also
25. e you can start printing setting up the printer itself then downloading the software and getting to know how it works CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED j ew aS lt gt S CONTENTS OF PACIC LY LH S xO NR Check that you have received all of the parts illustrated below X gt Some you will find in the cardboard shipping carton taped to the QQeKYVS WR ROX printer gantry these are detailed on page 10 LHF LT X TLT wes 2g 52 lee amp Dia i em G a 2 _ ii f f f f Calibration gauge Z a 2 74 2 D 7 Lf Filament spool Allen keys PLA 1 75 mm filament 100g red amp white USB cable Vector 3 printer UNPACICING AND ASSEMBLING THE PRINTER To protect delicate parts during shipping your Vector 3 is supplied in parts requiring assembly and adjustment before operation Take a moment to read through these next few pages to familiarise yourself with the assembly process Find a suitable site such as a desk or benchtop with a flat surface The V3 has a compact footprint but you will want space nearby for a PC or laptop plus room for your projects Now remove the top tray from the box and take out the printer Ease your fingers under the base to support It DO NOT lift the printer by the top or sides of the hood nor by the red hood tabs It is preferable though
26. ere handy in case you need to transport the printer i e if moving house Cut cable ties from around the multi coloured print head cable above You can remove the tie retaining lug from the self tapping screw on the gantry below but be sure to replace the screw securely afterwards Offer the print head up to the attachment plate on the printer above making sure the lug on the print head below fits the hole in the plate Affix the head using the two 18mm Allen bolts taking care not to overtighten them Insert the multi coloured print head cable into the socket on the print head It can be inserted only one way round Ensure the plug Is fully seated in its socket Offer the print head guard up to the print head ensuring the tubular sockets on its inner face below engage with the two posts projecting from the print head As you do this make sure the multi coloured cable wraps around to the left and is kept above the two posts The print head guard is secured with a single Phillips screw Access is via the slot in the printer top Take care not to overtighten it You may need to remove the guard later to set the printer up or for access to the print head The build plate is attached to the build plate base for shipping You ll need to unclip it in order to attach the base to the printer We rec
27. file and print the object stl stands for Standard Tessellation Language and is the standard format for 3D printable files You can either create stl files yourself or download stl files that others have created from the internet 3D Create amp Print even comes with preloaded sample files so that you can start printing right away LOCATING THE PRINTER The V3 requires that you identify a specific USB port on your computer for the printer connection CONNECTING WITH WINDOWS e Connect your computer to the printer using the USB cable supplied Ensure your computer has an internet connection e Launch the 3D Create amp Print software a screen will appear showing the object control field below e Go to the Config menu and select Printer Settings If the port is showing in the drop down Connection menu then the printer is already connected If the port is not showing click Refresh Ports and it will appear Click Apply and then OK Testing the connection e Go to the Config menu e Select Manual Printer Control and then click Connect If successful the text will change from Disconnected to Idle You will now be prompted to calibrate your printer before attempting to print for the first time see below see page 21 for instructions Calibration Required The printer requires to be calibrated upon first usage Would you like to continue ard start the calibration setup CONNECTING WITH MAC e Go to
28. hile anNift the printer is in operation However in order to calibrate the printer before it can be used for the first time you will need to connect to the printer and adjust the build plate height with the hood raised or fully removed The printer software contains a special override function that disables the hood safety switch so that it can continue to operate with the hood raised See page 21 for more details To raise the hood grip both cloth tabs and lift Lift the hood fully until you hear the click as it stops at the upper catches You can now release the cloth tabs To lower the hood slide the upper catches towards you Lower the hood fully until its lower frame rests squarely on the base plate To remove the hood fully raise it to the catches then sliding the catches raise the hood further until it is free of the machine To replace the hood reverse this process but take care to correctly engage the two parts of the guide rail mechanism A Never touch the nozzle or build plate while the printer is operating SS s i SAS ze LTT NY LL UPS yj Ht T Y 1 ri H TTT HEL HHA rae f p ra f tt j 1 f f f j Y S A Lf m TH PLUGGING IN AND SWITCHING ON 9 Plug the USB cable into the printer plug the other end into any free USB socket on your computer O Plug th
29. ill pattern rectilinear There are six options for the fill pattern for the top and bottom layers again the default is rectilinear HH ae Se 00 0000000000000 0 0000000000000 0 00000000000 00000 000000080000 0000 0500050000000 050050 00500500000 050050050000055005005505500505550550 APPENDIX 3 INDICATOR LED STATUS You can use the indicator LED and nozzle light as well as the beep sequences to gauge the status of the printer SOLID FLASHING FUNCTION FRONT LED NOZZLE LIGHT BEEPS Standby O none Connected 1 long Initialising 3 short Initialised 1 long Heating 1 long Printing none Finishing 3 short Finished 1 long Bea LOL SAFETY INFORMATION e This printer must only be used with the power adapter supplied or the product may be damaged with a risk of fire e Do not touch the model nozzle or the platform with any part of the body while the printer is working or immediately after it has finished printing e f printing with ABS operate in a well ventilated but draught free room Do not use ABS plastic near any kind of heat source as ABS can catch fire and produce a thick toxic smoke e Always have adult supervision when children are present and keep all small 3D printed parts away from young children as they represent choking hazards e Tie back long hair and avoid loose clothing when operating the printer e Parts should be stored at a suitable height out of the reach of small children e The prin
30. k to its original location Or click Reset to bring it back Me RESET To restore your view to the original setting click Reset If you want to bring up a different viewpoint double click Reset to bring up the angle panel Note that clicking Reset will not alter how the object prints 4k4 8 MANIPULATING THE OBJECT t e gt move To move the object select Move then drag it into the desired position This will cause it to print in the new location If you move it off the print bed the object will turn white to show that it cannot be printed drag it back until it turns red again To move an object more precisely double click on Move to bring up a vector panel below and enter X and Y coordinates you can also select Auto Position to return the object to dead centre Ra SCALE When you load a new file the object will by default appear at 100 It will also print at 100 There are two methods of resizing it to print larger or smaller For an approximate value select Scale then drag the object downwards to enlarge it or upwards to reduce it This dragging method only gives an approximate scale value To scale more precisely double click on Scale to bring up a measurement panel and then type in a scale factor This method Is useful for scaling multiple identical prints SCALE CONTINUED Note that if you resize an object to the point where it becomes too large to print that is when i
31. lso come off revealing the drive gear image 2 A quick visual check may be enough to reveal Haes SSS S550000000 5505005055 555505555050550550 55550550 55505505505555055055s5555055055550550555555505505555055055055s50s50s5s55550 i Cie es TIC whether the filament is being held too tight or too loose This is a good time to familiarise yourself with the drive gear quick release mechanism squeezing the sprung tabs releases the filament from the drive gear see image 3 left To adjust the drive gear turn the spring bolt clockwise to increase tension anticlockwise to decrease it Access to this bolt is via the slot in the printer lid image 4 below left After adjusting replace the heat sink and cooling fan and reattach the print head guard Before replacing the filament snip off the end at an angle to give the filament a clean sharp tip this will help the drive gear grip it The printer won t respond to commands Check that you have the hood fully in the down position To operate the printer with the hood up e g when calibrating the build plate you need to disable the hood safety switch see page 21 cannot slice or print the file Check that your object is not oversized and that no part of it is sitting off the print control bed it will show up as white in the object control field on your screen Shrink or relocate the object as necessary until it becomes red My print won t stick to th
32. may find the object releases itself as it cools and shrinks slightly A Take great care not to gouge the print bed or damage the object A After the print has finished leave your printer switched on for five minutes to allow the cooling fan to run CLEANING UP After removing your print peel off the skirt also and any other printed detritus Pick any filament away from the nozzle too 4 ee f A SN OY A X AY x x Y NR og lt AY AX y V H TTR H HFH HLH f f Consult this section for further information on software operation frequently asked questions troubleshooting solutions and tips Sa rA H USEFUL INFORMATION Oe ae TEO FAQs Q How long will my print job take to complete A The total time varies enormously depending on the scale and complexity of the object and on the resolution Fast Medium Fine but you can expect small objects say the size of a chess piece to take between 30 and 90 minutes Q Is the support material easy to remove from a model A Support struts are attached to the models at pinpoints and for easy removal Some models may require greater post production and finishing to achieve the desired result Q What is the difference between ABS and PLA plastic A PLA is a rigid liquid formulated to be both fully compostable
33. not essential for the printer to be level during operation Check by placing a spirit level on the base platform and then adjust the feet as necessary turn clockwise to raise them anticlockwise to lower them It is more important for the printer to be stable If it rocks at all gently tilt it and adjust the height of the feet until it is stable Peel the protective film from the hood frame window If you should ever need to clean the window first remove the hood fully from the printer and wash gently with warm water Never use water on the printer itself Gently raise the hood until it stops above Then while sliding the retaining catches see below remove the hood fully from the gantry Carefully remove the cardboard accessories box from the gantry and check that it contains the following print head plus two Allen bolts print head guard plus one screw build plate base plus four countersunk bolts and build plate For added protection from damage during transit the X and Y axis movement has been immobilised with a shipping bracket which must be removed before operation First peel the adhesive tape off the base mounting block Next remove the five screws four at the back see above one at the front below and take off the shipping bracket You may want to keep the bracket somewh
34. ommend you cover the top surface of the plate with masking tape as this will help objects adhere to the heated plate during printing If you choose not to add tape you may find it helps to set a slightly higher operating temperature for the build plate This is explained in more detail later in the manual see page 44 If you choose to tape the plate we recommend 48mm wide tape rather than 24mm to minimise the number of joins Run lengths of tape over the plate leaving enough to fold a little underneath at the ends Don t overlap them Instead simply butt join them or leave a small 1 2mm gap Using a Philips screwdriver and the four countersunk bolts attach the build plate base to the printer with the sprung clip at the front and the two catches at the back as shown Ensure the bolts are driven fully home so that the heads are not proud of the plate surface Affix the build plate to the plate base first engaging the two rear recesses into their holders and then slotting the front recess into the spring loaded clip The design allows the plate to detach without damage in the unlikely event that the plate is driven up into the nozzle Reattach the hood Guide the sides carefully into place so that they engage smoothly with the rails Note also that the hood goes on only one way round with the side rails closer to the back of the printer than to the front This completes the assembly the next step will be to c
35. p Print then select Printer Preferences Select Connection This is where you set the port connection Select Printer This brings up the following set of options defaults are shown alongside These values are best left at their factory default settings The exception is the build plate temperature objects with a small footprint are at some risk of detaching during printing so you may wish to raise this to 60 70 C to improve adhesion You ll also need to raise the temperatures if you switch to using ABS Travel feed rate 4800 mm min Z axis feed rate 800 mm min Default extruder temperature 190 C Default print bed temperature 50 C Park position x 0 Park position y O Park position z min 0 Disable hood switch This enables you to disable the safety switch that in its default setting prevents the printer from operating with its hood up You ll need to disable the hood switch when you calibrate the build plate but at other times it is recommended that you leave it at the default unchecked setting Disable extruder after printing is finished Enables the user to specify whether the extruder should remain heated after a print job has finished The default setting is enabled Disable heated bed after printing is finished Enables the user to specify whether the build plate should remain heated after a print job has finished The default setting is enabled SECC a CECE EEE EEE IFORLAR LOL APPENDIX 2 SL
36. t breaches at least one wall of the virtual print area the image will turn from red to white Scale it down until it turns red again Change Dimension X 100 0 Y 100 0 ak T rs F Fa 100 0 Scale to 100 0 a Lj turn You can turn an object so that it prints facing a different direction Select Turn then click hold the object and drag it either left or right The object will turn on its base It will print as oriented The default Turn setting is the Z axis To rotate an object on other axes double click Turn icon to bring up a panel offering these options X tilts object on X axis Y tilts object about the Y axis Z turns object about the Z axis Reset resets the object g REMOVE To remove an object from the control field first make sure the object is highlighted i e it is red not white then click on Remove LDA PIJ a TB H W HH i HHH PER ER PHHH HH PREPARING TO SLICE Because your V3 reproduces an object in layers files must first be sliced Ceefiguratigns Gar fault Prantl Settings Ps before they can be printed This part of the software turns your stl file Parner Print Speed into a printable format it rearranges shapes in horizontal cross sectional can ul leet lz i i l F h ET e eeh i l perimeters femme slices each representing a layer of filament to be extruded and deposited Bed Temperature
37. ter can be damaged if exposed to water or rain e n order to keep the printer operating properly store it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 30 C and humidity of 20 50 NAN ISN an XX CX SO QO OX XSL i XS N e Z X X AX XSS o X ay gt lt A 7 Sas PARA a a RANN ER HTHH aE FEES ER H HHH HTT HLTH f f M H MTT LLL f H fH x A Ss Wek Te Oe SLi WARRANTY The Manufacturer will repair or replace this product or any part of this product free of charge on the following conditions e The product is shown within 1 year of its purchase to have failed to perform its normal function e The failure can be shown to result from defective workmanship or materials including working parts e The claim under this Warranty is supported by proof of purchase in the form of a written or printed receipt e The product is returned carriage paid to the manufacturer e The product has been packed for transit to the manufacturer with sufficient care to avoid all reasonably foreseeable damage or loss THE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY e f the product has been opened or taken apart other than by a repairer authorised by the manufacturer e If the product has been used for any purpose other than domestic use nor for cosmetic deterioration resulting from fair wear and tear including the natural ageing of consti
38. ter initialise switch are both on Test your power socket fuse etc If the printer still won t turn on contact the manufacturer I ve downloaded the software but I can t access the printer The printer may have disconnected from the computer Turn to Locating the Printer page 19 and run through the appropriate process for your operating system Opening the Manual Control window and checking that the printer is connected is a good place to start I can t load an object file Check that your file is in the stl format If it is in some other format a number of free low cost programs are available online that will convert files such as obj 3ds etc to the stl format I have rescaled my object and want to restore it to the original size Double click on the Scale button to bring up the scale measurement panel which enables you to type in a precise scaling factor Type in 100 to restore the object to its original size When I try to extrude filament nothing comes out of the nozzle Sometimes it takes a few tries to extrude filament If it still won t work the drive gear tension may need adjusting it could be too tight cramping and deforming the filament or too loose in which case it will fail to draw the filament into the heater To inspect the drive gear remove the print head guard then undo the two long Phillips head bolts on the cooling fan image 1 right When you remove them the heat sink will a
39. tuent materials This guarantee is additional to the consumer s legal rights and does not affect those rights in any way in relation to a faulty product or a product that is not as described Advice about your legal rights is available from your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Trading Standards Office In the unlikely event that you experience any problems with your Vector 3 printer please contact 3Dprinter eaglemoss service com DATA BASE FACTORY Unit 4 Pullman Way Pullman Business Park Ringwood Hampshire BH24 1HD Manutacturer KIA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION LTD 5th Street Kanghua Road Qiaochang Tonggiao Township Zhongkai High Tech District Huizhou City Guangdong Province China IFON LOL JOIN US ONLINE a 4 EAGLEMOSS mo TiCm e ot gF e borm Dis F Ten THis D W340 Primer Assembly gade paris 1 20 Peewee Tee i Pronger the Mars mission Aphasesed project espis to 35Frini entie ocean c iea beth roO i Po an sa i iei mipi ims hs Riel pe pe ME B DVEF wP ane Pee dos ur cereal ow DA natant T US a kaon E lt DYNAMIC FASCINATING y T h N YOUTUBE TWITTER FEEDS BLOGS OUR cHanners Daily chatter from the world of technology Keep up to date with cutting edge science Featuring loads of useful assembly guides plus features on our exciting tech products news with our regular blog all about behind the scenes features and how to videos 3D

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