User manual: Prodim XXL Pro 3D printer
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1. Copy t VAL ee ORCA XXL PLA HIPS V2 2 7 Enable Suppor ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 Sable cooing ORCAXXL WOODFILL V2 2 050NOZZL able Cooling Layer Height 10 2 mm User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 17 www prodim systems com PRODIM 9 Printing 9 1 Startup amp Connect 1 The Prodim XXL Pro must be switched on and connected to the computer using the USB cable 2 Open the program Orcabot Repetier Host 3 Click on the button Connect in the top left corner to connect the printer with the program When connected Press The Tab Manual Control 5 Always Home the device before changing settings Use the Home buttons located around the Round navigator button to start you can use each axle separate X Y Z or home all axes at once using the home button without text Home ALL al Cecabot Apito eet VINS Hovber kaartiezer a jI x o lt a 5 an a T A Sh a P al 9 o E A 30 ew Tarpen Cu ascension a Cc Q a a mi lp EI Disconnected ORCABOT XXL idle OOO Explanation other buttons The round navigator button are for manual controlling the extruders right left and the bed back forth The middle button is the button for moving your Bed Z Axis up and down The third button is the button for extruding and retracting reverse your extruders Be careful not to use the fast e2. These values can change for actual temperature settings visit http www prodim systems com en en Download Area ehtml User manual Prodim XXL P version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 19 www prodim systems com PRODIM 9 3 Loading Replacing filament 10 T1 12 13 14 15 16 If you printed with a material before cut the filament 10 cm above the extruder Retract the spool material from the tube re Place the new filament spool on the spool holder and slide the filament in the tube until it reaches the extruder Set the temperature of the extruder on the material temperature what last was printed or if there is no material printed before set it to the required temperature for the material to print A Careful The hotend will get hot Do not touch it Wait until the extruder temperature is reached Unlock the extruder clamp and pull out the material which was printed before Be sure that the Hobbed shaft is clean no degrease from earlier material If it s not clean use a toothbrush to clean the hobbed shaft If you are going to print with a different material clean the Hotend See chapter 10 4 Cleaning the hotend Cut the end of the new filament with a cutter and feed it into the extruder and close the extruder The hobbed shaft needs the right amount of pressure to extrude the filament material Therefore the spring tension in the extruder knob can be adjusted Check if the filament is
3. 3D surfaces to create a G code Almost all 3D CAD programs can export a design as STL file In Orcabot Repetier Host Click on the button Add object in the TAB Object Placement and choose the STL file or files to import Everytime when a new object is loaded it will be placed automaticaly on the printerbed shown onscreen On the right side your list of STL objects is shown You can Copy Scale Rotate or Mirror the design in Repetier host E Orcebet Repeterttest V106 E emmi Fe Wew Cos Pryster oh Help On ma m e yv se 8o ww Conract Lead Seve Print at Darn wt Togglelog Shaw Filament Hide Travel Bremer Settings any Mode Ask Oscabot frrerpeney Steg D en Targets Orre a Otec Pucenert Sicer Preven Marw Contact 5D Cart Cc a OD Ee a md Ly X Snu Qtoewecs Ores OWerep Om GAX OAtsSod GOmug fox ersin oper U Beild 9 18 12 3234 s Spencl exteasicne Gl_ XT bied mimax GL EKT blend subtract GL OYXT blend color GL TXT abgr GL_ XT_texturelD GL IIT zlip voimme Stat GL ENT coepile vertex array GL_SGIS testura edge clamp GL SGIS ger penal censerers Intel iR HD Geaphioce s Tsing fa Deconrertet CRCABOT xxi Make sure your 3D file is perfect before adding the STL file to your software If there is a opening in one of the surfaces from the STL file Repetier will mention that the object is not Manifold The area that is incorrect will be shown in green as shown on the picture below If an
4. area turns green you will have to regenerate the STL file in your 3D Cad program or you can fix the file online by clicking the link that is stated in the orange box Ef Orcetct Repetur post mw Co g Pie Tech Hep B O gt ee go SevePren sees Gem Ti oggkt log Show Fan Mate Tan U QOS 2 Q Fig User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 12 www prodim systems com PRODIM 8 1 G code for printing with dual extruder If you want to print a dual color product you need to create a AMF file see Glossary This file is created from two STL files One for material color 1 and the other for material color 2 Make sure the origin zero point of both STL files are on the same location for example designed in the same file or assembly Create a AMF file 2 materials colors 1 Open the Slic3r configuration menu from the Slicer TAB button Configuration geosgesesssesessosse aa gt Slice with Slic3r Kill Slicing Sicer E gt Print Setting ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 ud Printer Settings ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 x Filament settings Extruder 1 ORCA XXL PLA V2 2 y Extruder 2 ORCAXXL PVA V22 Yr Y Combine sys tiie STL Ches wane a sengle onydd ner AME file In the Slicer configuration tool press pulldown menu File Combine multi material STL files Select the first file to combine and click Open Select the seco
5. disabled Energy saving mode is off Standby mode is off The computer or laptop is not connected to the internet during longer print jobs There is no another program running Use the original USB cable shielded cable If you use a laptop or tablet it is also important that Don t forget to connect the power supply Use the USB adapter for charging your tablet optional only with HP stream 7 tablet Turn the screensaver on black Disable WIFI Dim the display brightness in the tablet only with HP stream 7 tablet Set the interface tab on manual control in the Repetier software when the printer is started This option makes more hardware memory available for printing only with HP stream 7 tablet _ Turn travel moves off in the preview tab in Repetier software Most communication problems are caused by faulty settings User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 7 www prodim systems com PRODIM 7 3 Install Orcabot Repetier Host Software Orcabot Repetier Host Software is only available for windows 7 or higher On the Prodim XXL PF website you can download the driver and software to control your Prodim XXL Pro 3D printer Download link http www prodim systems com en en Download Area ehtml Other Repetier versions are available for Linux or Mac os download http www repetier com these versions are not supplied or supported by Prodim A Use Prodim printer
6. in the shaft for transport the filament to the hotend Hotend _ That is de treated rod where the filament is melted The Hotend is mounted under the extruder assembly Heater block The heater block is the block that s is mounted above the nozzle The heater element and the temperature sensor are mounted in the heater Block Nozzle Itis the end of the hotend were the filament comes out The nozzles are available in different sizes 0 25mm 0 35mm 0 4mm amp 0 5mm Retracting Retracting is the technique of taking the molten plastic up in the hotend e g to prevent oozing Oozing _ Oozing is leaking material from the nozzle Repetier Host That is the software that controls the printer and loads the G code file Sli3er _ Sli3er is a program that converts stl files to a G code It makes from a model a printable file and also calculates the amount of material to be extruded and many more G Code _ It s a computer language that describe movement toolpaths of the Prodim XXL 3D printer STL _ Isa widly used 3d format for 3d models STL Surface Tessellation Language AMF Additive Manufacturing File Format AMF is an open standard for describing objects for additive manufacturing processes such as 3D printing We use it for combining 2 models Feeler gauge A feeler gauge is a tool used to measure gap widths Feeler gauges are mostly used in engineering to measure the clearance between two parts U
7. software you agree that you accept this agreement binding If you do not agree with this agreement do not install and use the software If you agree with the license agreement select I accept the agreement and click Next The software is protected by copyright All rights to the program remain with the licensor X I accept the agreement O I do not accept the agreement User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 8 www prodim systems com Setup Orcabot Repetier Select Destination Location Where should Orcabot Repetier Host be installed JL Setup will install Orcabot Repetier Host into the following folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse Browse At least 38 7 MB of free disk space is required i Setup Orcabot Repetier Host Select Start Menu Folder Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts wi Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue dick Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse F Don t create a Start Menu folder Which components should be installed Select the components you want to install clear the components you do not want to install Click Next when you are ready to continue F Repetier Host Slicer i Z Slic3r Slicer i J Overwrite existing Slic3r configurations Current s
8. www prodim systems com PRODIM Downloading the Marlin cfg file from the printer e Type M511 in the G code field and press send See page 27 Downloading the Marlin cfg file from the printer Changing the X Y offset value e Scroll downwards unit you see Extruder_1_offset e Weare going to modify only Extruder_1 offset 0 0 0 0 0 0 e Change the values by adding or deducting the X axis Y axis Nozzle distance measured value depends of the value is iji iji iji positive or negative Extruder_O offset 0 0 0 0 0 0 Printhead Left offset X Y Z Extruder 1 offset 6 2 0 62 0 3 Printhead Right offset X Y Z For example Extruder 2 offset 0 0 0 0 0 0 Park_Feedrate 300 Extruder parking speed These values are before calculation Extruder_1 offset 6 2 0 62 0 3 in cfg file Measured value X 0 4 w 0 01MM Y 0 5 0 M New values after calculation Extruder_1 offset 6 6 0 12 0 3 9 Save the file to your USB stick Upload the Marlin cfg file to the printer e Type M510 in the G code field and press send See page 28 Upload the Marlin cfg file to the printer Check the Calibration e Start the printer and connect the printer with the Orcabot Repetier Host software e Home all axes e Check if the extruder offset calibration is correct by restarting the calibration print or print a small multi material file If not not repeat the steps of this manual Use
9. 04 51300 G1 728 0817 F2400 User manual Prodim XXL P version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 15 Preview G Code Bewerken DO m 3 amp ES D C G code generated by Slic3r 1 1 7 on 2015 09 09 at 10 43 28 perimeters extrusion width 0 40mm infill extrusion width 0 67mm solid infill extrusion width 0 30mm top infill extrusion width 0 25mm G21 set units to millimeters G28 Home all axis mG90 use absolute coordinates meeMS2 use absolute distances for extrusion waGS2 E0 maGl Y10 Z0 2 1200 Go to extruder wipe maGl 10 F150 Extrude Filament maG1 X9 E11 1200 Wipe Filament maG32 X0 mEG90 use absolute coordinates meG92 EO mMaeMS2 use absolute distances for extrusion M204 S400 yeeG1l F2400 000 E 1 50000 Z0 250 F3600 000 X160 965 Y82 621 F3600 000 E1 50000 F2400 000 X162 113 Y80 500 E1 57494 F1680 000 X223 679 Y133 639 E729 58164 M204 S1300 G1 F2400 000 E728 08164 G92 EO M104 SO turn off temperature M140 SO turn bed temp off G92 Z0 gt reset Z G1 Z1 move nozzle imm up G1 X0 Y205 F6000 home X axis amp move bed forward Me4 disable motors filament used 12329 3mm 29 7cm3 avoid crossing perimeters 0 bed_size 250 220 bed _ temperature 0 bridge_acceleration bridge_fan_speed 100 bridge flow ratio 1 brim width 0 complete_objects 0 cooling 0 default_acceleration 1300 disable f
10. 12 NYLON Vertical shells Print Setting ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 M eee So ORCA XXL PLA_HIPS V2 Spiral vase E Printer Settings ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 x ORCA XXL PLA_PVA V2 2 ORCA XXL WOODFILL VZ i Filament settings Orca ABS v13 Horizontal shells Orca ARNITEL SHORE40D Solid layers Toni 3 Extruder 1 ORCA XXL PLA V2 2 X Orca NYLON PA12 v1 2 yrs P Orca PLA v1 2 Extruder 2 ORCA XXL PVA V2 2 X Orca PLA overhang thresh Quality slower slicing Orca WOODFILL v1 2 oe nee Extra perimeters if needed Awnirl croccinn nerimeterc elman il 2 Select the profile you like to adjust copy each tab has different profiles 3 Change the required setting Note A change for Print Settings Filament Settings and Printer Settings for a specific material has to be adjusted and saved in each tab 4 Save the file Make sure you give your profile a new name so that you do not overwrite the already existing profile 6 Slic3r File Window Help 6 Slic3r Print Settings Filament Settings Printer Settings File Window Help Print Settings Filament Settings Printer Settings Save preset ORCA XXL PLA V2 2 Notes Save print settings as cC ORCAXXL PLATEST123 V22 Layers and perimeters Test 123 i SST 7 Infill 4 Cancel i Speed Note Be careful with changing settings while these will affect the performance of
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12. Always wait untill the right temperature is reached before continuing A Careful The hotend is hot Do not touch it 10 11 12 Unlock the extruder clamp Retract the last used material from the extruder manually Place the cleaning fiber in the extruder and close the extruder clamp Select extruder that you want by clicking extruder 1 in the drop down box and feed the hotend with cleaning fiber Click four times on the arrow for extruding 200 mm of material Extruder extrudes now the cleaning fiber Be sure and check of the cleaning fiber took all the existing old material from the hotend If the extruder filament is not clean after extruding the 200mm of material repeat these steps Unlock the extruder clamp Retract the left pieces of the cleaning fiber from the extruder manually Place the material to use for the next print in the extruder and close the extruder clamp Don t forget to reset the temperature of the extruders for the material that you want for printing Then you re ready for the next print User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 25 www prodim systems com PRODIM 10 5 Printing Log This logbook is a tool to record all your history print jobs Based on this results you can a learn from your mistakes and you can improve your printing skills If not finished what was the Problem Dual extruder c 2 slab Sa c lt a Pr
13. Layer Range To calculate the amount of material in weight use these formulas Volume n r xL 3 14 x 1 75 2 material x 1 75 2 x Length Example 3 14 x 0 875 x 0 875 x 2170 3 5217 mm 5 2 cm3 Amount of material in weight Volume x p density 10 Density approx PLA 1 24 gr cm3 ABS 1 03 gr cm3 PET 1 38 gr cm3 example PLA 5 2x1 24 6 4 gram at least 10 7 1 grams on spool Each roll of filament contains approximately 750 grams of material can variate check the specs to get the proper values Only the spool excl the filament weight 250 grams To weigh the available amount of material on a half used roll weigh it and subtract the 250 gr for the spool Use at least a marge of 10 User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 22 www prodim systems com PRODIM 10 2 Change the colors of extruders in Repetier You can colorize the materials on screen to match the installed spools on the printer Start the Repetier host software and click Config in the highest tab and select Printer settings The printer settings window will be open B Orcabot Repetier Host V1 0 6 File View Config Printer Tools Help Language FU 7 Printer Settings Ctrl P 5 Kg Connect Show Filament Hide Travel Firmware EEPROM Configuration Alt E HT aki Units of imported Objects Preferences Alt P pt A ie Click in the printer settings on the extruder tab Under e
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15. an first layers 1 duplicate distance 6 o MW NNNNN NN co co meen end gcode M104 SO turn off temperature nM140 SO turn bed temp off nG92 ZO 28766 external perimeters_first 1 extruder _clearance_height 20 extruder clearance radius 20 ca extruder offset 0x0 MM extrusion_axis E m extrusion multiplier 0 93 fan always_on 0 fan below_layer_time 60 filament diameter 1 75 J first_layer acceleration 400 first_layer bed temperature 0 NNNNNNNNN WN co co ce www prodim systems com PRODIM 8 3 Change add Print profile advanced When you have downloaded the Orcabot Repetier Host Software you will find all print profiles for the XXL in your drop down box in the slicer tab These profiles are standard settings for different materials provided supported and tested by Prodim lf you want to customize settings or adjust add new profiles please follow the next steps 1 Click configuration in the slicer tab Slicer will open in a new window 6 Slic3r ae DN File Window Help gt Slice with Si c3r Kill Shicing z 5 ODHCC WIU OHCO ais Ma Print Settings Filament Settings Printer Settings E Layer height crocs F Lever eee ac NU o V2 Slicer Siic3r M ORCA XXL ABS HIPS V2 First layer height 0 25 ORCA XXL ORCAFLEX V2 ORCA XXL ORCAFLEX HIP gt f 2 Configuration ORCA XXL PA
16. ayer The light blue lines show the Z movements if you have activated Show filament and Show travel located in the upper toolbar User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 14 www prodim systems com You can save the G code in 2 different ways PRODIM 1 You can pressing the Save Print button on top of the screen this file contains only the G code and no aditional information 2 Or Press the Save button in the G code editor tab Recommended this file contains the G code and additional info infill filament used etc Gf Orcabot Repetier Host V1 0 6 File View Config Printer Tools Help O BDB BD gt H 7 Connect Load SavePrint StartPrint Kill Print ToggleLog Show Filament Hide Travel e2 DP Examples 1 Save Print file gco Preview G Code Bewerken Preview D E a OD C G Code 7 E od Ne 2 Save in G code editor tab file gcode D amp cn OD C G Code 20 25 F3600 X160 965 Y82 621 F3600 E1 5 F2400 X162 113 Y80 5 1 57494 F1680 X163 889 Y78 868 E1 64989 X166 098 Y 7 901 E1 72483 X167 889 Y77 679 E1 7809 X182 111 77 679 E2 22283 X223 679 Y132 042 E 729 468 X223 679 Y132 441 E729 4767 X222 441 Y133 679 E 29 5149 X222 84 Y133 679 E729 5236 X223 679 Y132 84 E 729 5494 X223 679 Y133 24 E729 5582 X223 24 Y133 679 E 29 5717 X223 639 Y133 679 E729 5804 X223 679 Y133 639 E 729 5817 M2
17. be a negative VV V AR ME number Example 0 3 0 25 0 55 0 25mm Measured value with feeler gauge Situation 2 if printhead Right is situated lower than printhead Left Change Extruder_1_ offset with the measured value If Printhead left Printhead Right printhead Right is situated lower then printhead Left you will W have to add the measured distance it will be a positive o OY Situation 2 number Example 0 3 0 25 0 05 0 25mm Measured value with feeler gauge After changing Save the file and close notepad Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card Upload the Marlin cfg file to the printer e Mount the USB stick into the USB port of the Printer and type in the G code field M510 e This will upload the Marlin cfg file from the USB to the printer e Remove the USB stick e Shut down the printer by first disconnecting it from the computer and then switching it off by using the on off switch on the right side of the Printer ij The settings are now loaded in to the configuration of the machine O O e e Q Check if the height of the nozzle s are adjusted perfectly by printing a small multi material A file If not repeat the steps of this manual User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 28 www prodim systems com PRODIM 11 2 Calibration 2 4 extruder X Y axis calibration 2 extruder If you have replaced a new
18. election requires at least 43 3 MB of disk space Where should Setup place the program s shortcuts aa Setup will create the program s shortcuts in the following Start Menu folder To continue click Next If you would like to select a different folder dick Browse Don t create a Start Menu folder PRODIM User manual Prodim XXL P version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 9 Select the destination folder and click Next Select the start menu folder and click Next Make sure you have selected all components and click Next Select the Start Menu folder and click Next www prodim systems com Select Additional Tasks Which additional tasks should be performed Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing Orcabot Repetier Host then dick Next Additional icons Create a desktop icon Ready to Install Setup is now ready to begin installing Orcabot Repetier Host on your computer Click Install to continue with the installation or dick Back if you want to review or change any settings Destination location C Program Files Orcabot Repetier Host Setup type Typical installation Selected components Repetier Host Slicer Slic3r Slicer Overwrite existing Slic3r configurations Start Menu folder 4 Completing the Orcabot Repetier Host Setup Wizard Setup has finished installing Orcabot Repetier Host on your computer The application may be
19. er printer is selected Orcabot XXL in the top line Printer Settings Prior ORCABOT XXL j Connection Printer Shape Advanced Connector Port Auto computer created a new COM port Baud Rate When connecting the 3D Printer your for your Printer Transfer Protocol Reset on Connect You can select the com port by Reset on Emergency ae Ae clicking the drop down box Port If 1 printer is connected select Auto Use Ping Pong Communication Send only after ok The printer settings always correspond to the selected printer at the top They or the connected COM port are stored with every OK or apply To create a new printer just enter a new printer name and press apply The new printer starts with the last settings elected If 2 or more printers are connected select the COM port you want to use User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 11 www prodim systems com PRODIM 8 Prepare a G code for printing sl Orcabot Repe ost V1 0 6 To print a 3d printed part a G code is reguired If you created a G code File View fig Pinter Took file before you can Load it by clicking on the Load button on the left B a D corner and select the file on your hard disk Disconnect Load Save Print Start Prini 3D Vew If you didn t create a G code before you have to create one based on a 3D design which is created in a 3D CAD program Repetier host program needs a STL files
20. grooved but not squeezed To adjust the hobbed shaft pressure rotate the knob Clockwise tighter Anti clockwise loose A The spring tension variates with different materials Select the extruder you want to extrude by clicking extruder 1 or extruder 2 in the drop down box of the Manual Control tab upper right Click on the arrow for extruding at least 20mm of material This should be enough to clean the old material jExtnider 1 CJ Set the temperature of the new material And extruding some more material again You re ready for printing A User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 20 www prodim systems com PRODIM 9 4 Start print amp check bed level When a G code is loaded you can start printing Check If the temperature is at the required level and feed manually CE the extruder with some material see chapter 9 3 Fe Aw Coity Poe Took Side Loading Replacing filament B Lal o LAI Disconnect Load Save Print Start the printer by pressing the Start Print button When the print is started it is very important to check if the material sticks to the printbed You can adjust the bed height while printing the first loop skirt material Rotate the Z axe adjusting wheel clockwise to raise the bed a bit Rotate counterclockwise to lower the bed You will get some experience adjusting the bed to the perfect level Wait until the first layer is fini
21. hotend nozzle or you made other modifications you need to recalibrate your Printer This is because the Right printhead has to be aligned to the Left printhead in the configuration of the printer You need 2x PLA filament 2 different colors are advised Print a calibration print 1 Start the printer and connect the printer with the Orcabot Repetier Host software Visit the Prodim website http www prodim systems com en en Download Area ehtml Download the Extruder Calibration file and save it to your harddisk 2 Heat your extruders up to 205 C and printbed on 60 C 3 Load the downloaded file into Repetier Before printing make sure both extruders are heated and some material is manually extruded trough both extruders 5 Print the calibration print with the dual heads PLA Remove the glass plate from the bed 7 First we are going to change the offset of the X axis Check which orange line above is aligned perfectly with the black line on the glass plate Count the stripes from the O to the one that is aligned perfectly Every stripe is 0 1 mm Example If the 4 black stripe on the left side of the O is aligned perfectly with the orange one Printhead right should move 0 1 x 4 0 4 mm in X axis 8 Do the same with the Y axis Example If for example the 5 black stripe above the 0 is aligned perfectly Printhead Right should move 0 1 x5 0 5mm User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 29
22. inting o N N m LN N User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 26 www prodim systems com PRODIM 11 Calibration 11 1 Nozzle allignment height If you have replaced the hotend or nozzle you need to recalibrate your Printer in height This is because the height can be variate with the new hotend or nozzle s Follow the steps for recalibrating the Nozzle height Measuring the distance between nozzle and printbed e Disable the printer motors or shut down completely e Position the 2 printheads next to each other in the middle of the printbed e Position the print bed by turning the wheel of the Z axis clockwise Keep turning the bed up until the lowest nozzle touches the bed Do not turn it up too far because then the nozzle will push the print bed downwards e Move the extruder that is situated nearest to the printbed out of the way to its home position e Take the nozzle that is situated the furthest from the print bed e Measure the distance between the nozzle and the print bed e You can use a feeler gauge or you can do this with your Repetier host Raise the bed Z axle in streps of 0 1mm and counting the number of steps times you have to push the button until the nozzle touches the bed We will have to add substract this measurement value from the extruder height in the Marlin cfg file see next page Downloading the Marlin cfg file from the printer you will need a USB stic
23. ith a possible return shipment Costs arising from damage caused by incorrect transport will be charged All legal rights including copyrights of the software manuals and documentation stay in possession of Prodim International B V or her suppliers The General Terms and Conditions from Prodim International B V shall always apply For a warranty claim or service appointment please refer to our website by clicking the following link http www prodim systems com en en Support Europe 3d printer html User manual Prodim XXL Pre version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 32 www prodim systems com eae 14 Contact Prodim Sales Office Europe Prodim International BV Lage Dijk 26 5705 BZ Helmond The Netherlands T 31 0 492 57 90 50 F 31 0 492 57 90 59 Opening Hours Monday Friday 8 30 am 5 pm Central European time www prodim systems com User manual Prodim XXL P version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 33
24. k Object Placement Slicer Preview Manual Control SD Card e Mount the USB stick in the USB port on the back of the printer Open Repetier Host software and fill in the following code in the G code field M511 and press send e Wait 10 seconds and remove the USB stick from the printer e Mount the USB stick in the computer and open the Marlin CFG file with notepad User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 27 www prodim systems com PRODIM X axis Y axis Nozzle distance uit Changing the offset value Extruder 0 offset 0 0 0 0 Printhead Left offset X Y Z Extruder 1 offset 6 2 0 62 0 3 Printhead Right offset X Y Z Scroll downwards until you see Extruder_2 offset 0 0 0 0 0 0 Park_Feedrate 300 Extruder parking speed Extruder_1 offset Printhead Right offset X Y Z We are going to modify only Extruder_1 offset 0 0 0 0 0 0 The last number Z height Do not change the Extruder_0O_ offset or anything else Because extruder O is our base A reference Extruder_O_offset should be always 0 0 0 0 0 0 00 By adjusting the height value you can have 2 situations L O MARY Situation 1 If printhead Right is situated higher than printhead Left Change Extruder_1_ offset with the measured value If Printhead left Printhead Right printhead Right is situated higher than printhead Left you will have to deduct the measured distance it will
25. launched by selecting the installed icons Click Finish to exit Setup Orcabot XXL driver Orca driver Launch Orcabot Repetier Host The software is ready for use User manual Prodim XXL P version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 PRODIM 10 If you would like to create a desktop icon click Next Click install Make sure you select ALL the boxes and then click Finish www prodim systems com PRODIM 7 4 Printer type and port Start the installed program Orcabot Repetier Host To check if the correct printer has been selected press Printer settings in the right top corner jf Orcabot Repetier Host VL0 6 ss oO mi File View Config Printer Tools Help J r OBnB B P W F Q S O 5 Connect losd SavePnint StertPrnt KiPrnt Togglelog Show Filament Hide Travel Es Printer Settings Easy Mode _ Ask Orcabot Emergency Stop 30 View Temperature Curve Object Placement Sicer_ Preview Manuel Cortot SD Card Fin sae H IC LRE E Sak Commands Olfos OWmig OEms GAK OAt Smi BOeriog Copy OpenGL version 4 0 0 Build 9 12 10 3254 OpenGL excensicns GL FXT blend minmax GL_EXT blend subtract GL EXT blend color GL EXT abgr GL FXI texture3D SL EXT clip volume hint GL EKT compiled vertex_array GL SGIS_texture_edge clamp GL SGIS_ ger FUN OpenGL renderer Inteli R G ica 6600 J G Using fast VBOs for rendering is possible Disconnected ORCABOT XXL Idle Please Check if the prop
26. ly before printing Bed is not leveled Make sure the bed is aligned You can change the bed height by tightening or loosening the springs under the bed Calibration of the Left Printhead is lost Please see page 29 for calibrating the 2 extruder Communication Problems Please check if you have adjusted the computer settings Check chapter 7 computer preference and settings There are no Print profiles installed Make sure you install the software with administrator rights User manual Prodim XXL Pre version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 31 www prodim systems com PRODIM 13 Warranty and repair Prodim Provides utmost care to its devices every printer is carefully tested and tuned for optimum performance The final print is the proof for Prodim that the printer leaves the company in good condition Prodim offers a one year warranty on critical components such at the discretion of Prodim The customer is responsible for the return shipment according to proper procedure Readjusting the printer is not covered by this warranty 3D Printers are typical for the high level of research and trying Boundaries are therefore continuously challenged Prodim Tries to assist its users by always improving its printer settings However it is not possible to grant warranty on this The user is responsible for the use thereof Consumable parts are not covered by this warranty Always keep the package Prodim is otherwise forced to charge a new package w
27. m as supplier for your 3D printing partner This user manual is designed to show you some basic steps in the 3D printing world A world that is our future full of challenges and opportunities It is essential that you read through this manual as there are also some tips how to work safe and secure Let s start making amazing things 3 Safety Safety alert symbols precede each safety message in this manual These symbols indicate potential safety hazards that could harm you or others or cause product or property damage The Prodim XXL 3D Printer generates high temperatures Do not reach inside the machine when operating Always allow the Prodim XXL Pro to cool down first The Prodim XXL 3D Printer includes moving parts Never reach the Prodim XXL Pro when the machine is in operation A Do not leave the Prodim XXL 3D Printer unattended during operation Caution We recommend only to use materials supplied by Prodim XXL 3D Printer Other materials can have unexpected properties with can influence the guality or worse _ In case of emergency disconnect power supply from wall socket Caution Prodim XXL 3D Printer melts plastic during printing Plastic odors are emitted during this operation Make sure to set up the Prodim XXL Pro in a well ventilated area 4 FFF 3D print technology The Prodim 3D printer uses the FFF 3D print technology Fused filament fabrication FFF is an additive manufac
28. nd file and click Open After the two files are opened Click Cancel Save the new file as a AMF file If xml is stated in the subject name remove it Close Slicer RD ae SP the sequence of choosing is also defining which spool will be used Spool 1 Extruder 1 will be used for file 1 and Spool 2 Extruder 2 will be used for file 2 You can change this later in the object placement screen by using the drop down box next to the files Go back to Orcabot Repetier Host and Load the created AMF file You will now see that the files are combined If you did not combine both files in the slicer configuration tool it s impossible to align the files right picture NF GN EU tw n ae Cony Pacer Tech a l gt ammoee Oo f i i 1 Fe 1 fre 3 ite i i User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 13 www prodim systems com PRODIM 8 2 Slice the object s The next step is to Slice the Object s Slicing Convert the 3D file to printable layers Press the Slicer TAB and Select the print profile that fits to your printing job When the proper profiles are selected Press Slice with Slic3r The slicing process can take some time depending on the size or complexity of the object to print To learn how to adjust a profile go to the 8 3 Change add Print profile advanced chapter BP Orcabot Repetier Host VLO lemma Fie Vie
29. profiles while using other versions of Repetier Installing Make sure that the printer is not connected with the USB cable while installing the software Download the Orcabot Repetier Host Software from the website listed above Install the downloaded executable file as administrator Click right on the executable and select run as administrator and click yes Follow the steps on screen First choose your preferred language for the installation The following dialog will appear r Ws Setup Orcabot Repetier Host Welcome to the Orcabot Repetier Host Setup Wizard This will install Orcabot Repetier Host version 0 95F on your computer It is recommended that you close all other applications before continuing f Click Next to continue or Cancel to exit Setup ee I Click Next Setup Orcabot Repetier Host License Agreement Please read the following important information before continuing Please read the following License Agreement You must accept the terms of this agreement before continuing with the installation EULA End User License Agreement for Repetier Host hereinafter called software a IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY before you start installing the software This EULA is a legal agreement between you hereinafter called licensee and the company Hot World GmbH amp Co KG hereinafter called licensor By installing or using the
30. r manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 30 www prodim systems com PRODIM 12 Troubleshooting If you are having difficulties during printing use this checklist to discover what is going wrong Not enough or no filament flow Temperature is too low Make sure the temperature of the hotend matches the recommended temperature for the filament you are using Is the clamping system adjusted properly To test first click extrude then retract The teeth of the hobbed shaft should be pressed a little into the filament See chapter 14 3 Loading Replacing filament There is no filament coming out of the hotend Is the clamping system tightened to much To check open the extruder and see if the grooves of the hobbed shaft are clogged with filament gravel Clean the hobbed shaft with a brush See chapter 14 3 Loading Replacing filament There is no filament coming out of the hotend Try to push the filament manually through when the hotend is at its recommended temperature If this is difficult impossible your hotend or nozzle is probably clogged with material To fix this you can clean the hotend or replace the hotend nozzle Please contact the helpdesk for a manual The print is coming loose from the bed The temperature of the bed is wrong Make sure that the temperature of the bed matches the recommended temperature for the filament you are using Bed not cleaned Make sure you have degreased the bed with acetone ful
31. rint profile advanced for the profile you are going to use The settings can be found in the tab Print Settings gt Skirt and Brim 6 Slic3r File Window Help Print Settings Filament Settings Printer Settings ll Layers and perimeters Loops Infill Distance from object Speed Skirt height layers lt r 2 Skirt and brim ic Support material Minimum extrusion length mm Notes Output options Brim y Multiple Extruders Brim width o Advanced If you have high models then it is recommend to set the Skirt height to the maximum You can do this by filling 999999 in in the layers field User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 24 www prodim systems com With Skirt Without Skirt PRODIM 10 4 Cleaning the Hotend It s important that the hotend is clean before you start with printing Cleaning of the hotend will result a better print quality You can buy the Cleaning fiber on our website When to clean the hotend If you change from material example from ABS to PLA is recommend to clean the hotend with Cleaning fiber Ifthe extruder filament contain residues from previous prints Set the temperature of the extruder on the material MW Eee ra gt i ce Y re temperature what last was printed Debug optes i o Exho Ke rfp O Fate Q orsog Preten On uu For temperature settings Visit the Prodim website http www prodim systems com A
32. ser manual Prodim XXL Pre version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 5 www prodim systems com PRODIM 7 Installing the Prodim XXL Pro 3D Printer 7 1 Setup the printer A few things are important while Installing the Prodim 3D printer XXL Pro The Prodim XXL Pro must be placed on a smooth and level surface solid table There must be an electric socket available Itis recommended to choose a room or place which has decent ventilation Although try to avoid draught Installing the Printer Install the float glass plate use the 4 clamps Install the spool holders and tube holders including tube at the right side of the machine Glass plate Tubeholder Spoolholder Connect the power cable on the right side of the machine Here you can also find the On Off switch Power cable and On Off switch Power on the machine on the right side of the printer and connect the Prodim XXL 3D Printer with a computer using the shielded USB cable included in the box The USB port is located on the backside of the machine Once the USB cable is connected and the computer is powered on the computer will detect the 3D printer as a new COM port In the next chapter you can find the description how to install the printer driver and software User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 6 www prodim systems com PRODIM 7 2 Computer preference and settings During printing it is important that Windows updates are
33. shed to check if the material sticks to the complete bed Notes e After printing the machine will automatically cool down and move the extruders away from the product e Reminder never touch the bed of extruder with bare hands e Use pliers or tweezers for removing parts not manually otherwise you need to degrease again MM lt 1 _ ee lt a O Wrong printbed gt nozzle filament User manual Prodim XXL Pre version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 21 www prodim systems com PRODIM 10 Tips amp Tricks 10 1 Calculate the amount of filament The amount of filament is listed in the G code Scroll down in the G code editor tab to the end of the G code and look for filament used mm cm3 There the length mm and volume cm3 of the filament used is listed Object Plaatsing Slicer Preview Handmatige Besturing SD Kaart Sm amp amp I G Code M y Gl X194 825 Y166 697 E1 12319 F1200 000 were Gl X195 146 Y166 705 E1 12866 werweGl X200 682 Y161 170 E1 26165 wereeGS2 ZO reset Z weremeGl Z1 move nozzle imm up wareeGl XO Y205 F6000 home X axis amp move bed forward PwereeMi0oS Read current temp cid _ cr in perimeters bed size 250 22 bed temperature bridge acceleration age _ ran spee La bridge flow ratio a im Visualization Help Show complete Code Show Single Layer Show
34. the 3D printer Note Hoover over a setting will show a pop up box which describes the use of the setting Do not change Print settings tabs output options and advanced Printer settings bed size this is a standard size Printer settings Don t delete lines from the custom G code this contains settings for bed temperature and homing which are there for safety reasons User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 16 www prodim systems com PRODIM Note Make notes in your profile so you will know what has been changed 6 Slic3r o o File Window Help Print Settings aiii test1 23 ll Layers and perimeters S Infill O Speed 2 Skirt and brim lal Support material Notes s Output options W Multiple Extruders amp Advanced close the slicer configuration tool and you are able to select the new profiles in the drop down boxes in the slicer tab B Slice with Slic3r Kill Slicing Sr Print Setting Orca ABS v1 3 Printer Settings Orca ARNITEL SHORE4OD v1 2 _ _ Orca NYLON PA12 v1 2 Filament settings ca P A y12 Orca PLA overhang threshold 50 v1 2 Extruder 1 Orca WOODFILL v1 2 ORCA XXL ABS V2 2 Extruder 2 ORCA XXL ABS_HIPS V2 2 ORCA XXL ORCAFLEX V2 2 ORCA XXL ORCAFLEX_HIPS V2 2 ORCA XXL PA12 NYLON V2 2 Ovenide Slic3r Setti ORCA XXL PET V2 2 ORCA XXL PLA V2 2 ORCAXXL PLATEST123
35. turing technology commonly used for modeling prototyping and production applications FFF works on an additive principle by laying down material in layers a plastic filament or metal wire is unwound from a coil and supplies material to produce a part The technology was developed by S Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990 User manual Prodim XXL Pre version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 3 www prodim systems com 5 Specifications Printing Print technology Layer resolution Position resolution Nozzle diameter Filament Dimensions Build volume Frame dimensions Total weight Temperature Maximal hotend temperature Bed temperature PRODIM Fused Filament Fabrication FFF 50 um 50 um 0 40 mm default 1 75mm Prodim XXL filament 360x280x230mm 620x400x520mm 20 5 kg 280 C 285 C Middle of the bed 100 C 110 C Side of the bed 80 C 90 C Ambient operating temperature 10 C 40 C Storage temperature 0 C 50 C Electrical AC input 88 264 VAC Freguency range 47 63 Hz DC Voltage 24V Rated Current 13A User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 4 www prodim systems com PRODIM 6 Glossary of Terms Extruder _ Thatis the print head assembly where you can insert the filament The XXL have 2 extruders 2 print heads for combining 2 different materials Hobbed shaft A Hobbed shaft is a part in the extruder It has sharp teeth
36. w Config Printer Tools Help p o oa 0 8 8 P E Q Connect Load SavePrint Start Print Kill Print TeggleLog Show Filament Hide Travel Printer Settings Easy Mode Ask Orcabot Emergency Stop 3D Vien Temperture Curve Object Placement Szer Preview Manual Control SD Card P Slice with Slic3r Kill Slicing Sick v OZ Manager Configuration SE Sick a separate external progam whch can be started separately For further informations please vai the folowing webpage hitp2 waw aied org Disconnected ORCAROT XXL idle When the slicing is finished the program will automatically show a Preview filament usage and Estimated Printing Time G Orcabot Repetier Host V1 06 Houder kaartiezer bo SO Fle View Config Printer Tools Help S P O n m gt HE O Connect Load SavePrint Start Print kill Print TeggleLog Show Filament Hide Travel Printer Settings Easy Mode Ask Orcabot Emergency Stop 3D Vew Temperature Curve Object Placemert Sicer Preview Manual Control SD Card G Prewew G Code Eddor ob Estimated Printing Time 3h 30m 51s Layer Count 140 5b Total Lines 51959 gt Fiament needed 10593 mm Visualization E Show Travel Moves Show complete Code Show Single Layer D Show Layer Range Frst Layer 0 Last Layer 1 Disconnected ORCABOT XXL Mle aj The dark blue lines show the object layer by l
37. xtruder 1 or 2 you can by clicking on the color select the color that you want If you have selected the colors click first on Apply and OK il Orcabot Repetier Host V1 0 6 File View Config Printer Tools Help O D Connect Load Max Extruder Temperature Max Bed Temperature Max Volume per second Printer has a Mixing Extruder one nozzle for all colors Extruder 1 Name mm Temperature Offset 0 rc 0 4 0 y 0 mm mm Temperature Offset S BARNA A User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 23 www prodim systems com PRODIM 10 3 Adjusting Skirt height A Skirt is an outline around your model with an offset of 7mm standard The skirt is a useful first line for checking the bed height level before you start printing your actual model It helps you to adjusting the first layer for better adhesion When must I adjust the height of the skirt _ lf you have a lot of small parts on the bed with a lot of retraction See Glossary _ If extruder 2 has a long print duration and extruder 1 is oozing leaking material Advantage Better adhesion on bed because you can adjust the first layer Better quality of printed models disadvantages _ It consumes al little more of filament Sample with without maximal Skirt height on the outside of the model 1 Youcan adjust the Skirt height in your printer profiles see chapter Change add P
38. xtruding button double Arrows Always use the normal extruding speed button User manual Prodim XXL version 3 0 3 Oct 2015 18 www prodim systems com PRODIM 9 2 Setting Temperature 1 Make sure the glass plate is installed on the printbed with the yellow kapton tape on top 2 Itis important to start a print on a perfect clean Print bed Degrease the Print bed with a towel and e g Acetone or Ammonia 3 Inthe tab Manual contro the temperature for the extruder and the print bed can be set Object Placement Sicer_ Preview Manual Control SD Card 4 Enable or disabled the heater bed and extruder by pressing GCode M510 the picture in front the temperature bars 5 Enter the required value in the boxes behind the temperature bars Note The temperature values are shown in the thermometer and also on the bottom of your screen A Always wait untill the requred temperature is reached before continuing Detiug Options Temperature Settings Print Materials HOT END TEMPERATURE BED TEMPERATURE 260 C 120 C Maximum bed temperature 270 C 120 C Maximum bed temperature 280 C 120 C Maximum bed temperature 205 C 190 210 C Dependent on combined material Dependent on combined material 210 C Current PVA from March 2015 Se TN DD TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE AB ups f2coc faae 120 C Max bed temperature PET i
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