Operating Instructions RF100 v2 3D printer fully-assembled€¦ · print. There are over 100 ready-to-print 3D models on the SD card, which can be printed out by few clicks. The 3D

Operating Instructions

RF100 v2 3D printer fully-assembledItem No. 1548286

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Table of contents Page

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................................42. Explanation of symbols ........................................................................................................................................43. Intended use ........................................................................................................................................................54. Delivery content ...................................................................................................................................................55. SD card content ...................................................................................................................................................6

a) 3D Models .....................................................................................................................................................6b) Config ............................................................................................................................................................6c) Manual ...........................................................................................................................................................7d) Software ........................................................................................................................................................7

6. Features and functions ........................................................................................................................................77. Workingprincipleofthe3Dprinter ......................................................................................................................88. Safety instructions ...............................................................................................................................................9

a) General information .......................................................................................................................................9b) Connectingthemains ..................................................................................................................................10

9. Operatingelementsandparts ...........................................................................................................................12a) Printer (front and back) ................................................................................................................................12b) Accessories .................................................................................................................................................12

10. Before installation ..............................................................................................................................................1311. Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................13

a) Set up 3D printer .........................................................................................................................................13b) Installation and connection ..........................................................................................................................13

12. Control panel .....................................................................................................................................................15a) Initial operation ............................................................................................................................................15b) Menu options and functions .........................................................................................................................15c) < Info screen > .............................................................................................................................................18

13. Generalnoteson3Dprinting .............................................................................................................................19a) Nozzle temperature .....................................................................................................................................19b) Preventnozzleclogging ..............................................................................................................................19c) Printlayerthickness ....................................................................................................................................20

14. Preparation ........................................................................................................................................................21a) Calibrate build bed .......................................................................................................................................21b) Setupfilament .............................................................................................................................................22c) Loadfilament ...............................................................................................................................................23

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d) Change/Replacefilament ..........................................................................................................................24e) Install “Cura“ software (optional) .................................................................................................................24

15. Print from SD card .............................................................................................................................................25a) Startprinting ................................................................................................................................................25b) Pauseprinting ..............................................................................................................................................26c) Adjustparametersduringprinting ................................................................................................................26d) Stopprinting ................................................................................................................................................26e) Perform<Emergencystop> .......................................................................................................................26f) Restartthe3Dprinter ..................................................................................................................................27

16. Print from “Cura“ software .................................................................................................................................27a) General notes ..............................................................................................................................................27b) Installation ...................................................................................................................................................28c) SetupoftheSoftware-Windows® ...............................................................................................................28d) SetupoftheSoftware-MacOS ..................................................................................................................32e) Softwaresettings-Windows® ......................................................................................................................35f) Loadconfigurationfile–Windows® .............................................................................................................38g) Loadconfigurationfile–MacOS ................................................................................................................38h) Loadmodelfile–Windows® and Mac OS ...................................................................................................39i) Startprinting ................................................................................................................................................40j) Stopprinting ................................................................................................................................................41k) Perform<EmergencyStop> .....................................................................................................................41

17. Cleaningandmaintenance ................................................................................................................................41a) Cleanthedevice ..........................................................................................................................................41b) Cleanthenozzle ..........................................................................................................................................41c) Cleantheinsideoftheextruder ...................................................................................................................42d) Cleanthebuildbed ......................................................................................................................................42e) Replacefuse ................................................................................................................................................42f) Unloadfilament ............................................................................................................................................43g) Storethe3Dprinter .....................................................................................................................................43

18. Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................4419. Disposal .............................................................................................................................................................4620. Technicaldata ....................................................................................................................................................47

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1. IntroductionDear customer, Thankyouforpurchasingthisproduct.ThisproductcomplieswiththestatutorynationalandEuropeanrequirements.

Tomaintainthisstatusandtoensuresafeoperation,youastheusermustobservetheseoperatinginstructions!

Theseoperatinginstructionsarepartofthisproduct.Theycontainimportantnotesoncommissioningandhandling.Alsoconsiderthisifyoupassontheproducttoanythirdparty.Therefore,retaintheseoperatinginstructionsforreference!

Ifthereareanytechnicalquestions,pleasecontact:International: www.conrad.com/contactUnitedKingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact

2. Explanation of symbols Thelightningsymbolinsideatriangleisawarningtoinformyouofpotentialrisksofpersonalinjury,suchaselectricshock.

Thesymbolwith theexclamationmark in the triangle isusedto indicate important information in theseoperatinginstructions.Alwaysreadthisinformationcarefully.

Thissymbolwarnsofhotsurfacesthecontactwithwhichmaycauseinjury.

Thissymbolwarnsofhandinjurythatmayoccurwhenreachingintothedeviceinoperation.

Thissymbolwarnsofhandinjurythatmayoccurbybeltdrive.

Onlydesignedforindooruse.

Readtheoperatinginstructionscarefully!

Thearrowsymbolindicatesspecialinformationandadviceonoperation.

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3. Intended useThe3Dprintercomespre-assembledandisreadytouse.ItcanbeoperatedviaPCusingtheincludedsoftwareorviatheintegrateddisplay.Thepowder-coatedmetalhousingensuresalongservicelife.Theproductprintsobjectsuptoasizeof120x120x120mmandisequippedwithabrightLEDlightthatallowsyoutomonitortheprogressoftheprint.Thereareover100ready-to-print3DmodelsontheSDcard,whichcanbeprintedoutbyfewclicks.The3Dprinterisonlyapprovedforconnectiontoa100-240V/AC,50/60Hzmainssocket.Itisdesignedonlyforhomeuse.Itisintendedforindooruseonly.Contactwithmoisture,e.g.inbathrooms,mustbeavoidedunderallcircumstances.Forsafetyandapprovalpurposes,youmustnotrebuildand/ormodifythisproduct.Ifyouusetheproductforpurposesotherthanthosedescribedabove,theproductmaybedamaged.Inaddition,improperusecanresultinshortcircuits,fires, electric shocksorotherhazards.Read the instructions carefully andstore them ina safeplace.Make thisproductavailabletothirdpartiesonlytogetherwithitsoperatinginstructions.Allcompanynamesandproductnamesaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.Allrightsreserved.

Up-to-date Operating Instructions, 3D model files, configuration files: Download the latest operating instructions, 3D model files and configuration files at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on thewebsite.

4. Delivery content• 3Dprinterfully-assembled• 250gGenuineRenkforcefilament (1,75mm,white)

• 8GBSDcardwith - Manual - “Cura“ Software - USB driver - Over100ready-to-print3Dmodels - Configurationfiles

• Power cable• Quick-Start-Guide• Filamentspoolholder

• Filament tube• USB cable• Scraper• Tweezers• Side cutter• 2.0mmhexkey• 2.5mmhexkey• 2x Screw• Glassbuildbedpre-installedwithadhesive

surface• 5xGenuineRenkforcefilamentsamples(wood,copper,elastic,glowindarkandthermocolor-1.75mm-50geach)

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5. SD card content• TheSDcardcontainsthefollowingmainfolders:

- 3D Models - Config - Manual - Software

ToviewthecompleteSDcardcontent,connectthe3DprinterwiththeinsertedSDcardtoyourcomputer.Viathecontrolpanel,youwillhavelimitedaccesstotheSDcard.

a) 3D Models• The folder “3DModels“ contains several subfolders with “Basic shape“, “Capital letters (A-Z), “Constellation“,“Mathematicalsymbols“,“Numbers“,“VariousObjects“etc.

• Thereareover100ready-to-print3Dmodelsavailable.• Eachmodelisavailablein.gcode,.jpg,.stlformat.Forexample“RF100“:

• JPGisapreviewofthemodel.WithSTLyoucancreateyourownGCODEbyusing“Cura“software.UseGCODEforprinting.

• InserttheSDcardintotheSDcardslotorreadthe.stlfileinto“Cura“togetreadyforprinting.

Onthecontrolpanelonlythe.gcodefilesarelisted.

b) Config• Thefolder“Config“containsconfigurationfilesfordifferentfilamentmaterials:

- “Copper“ - “Elastic“ - “PLA“ - “Wood“

• Loadtheconfigurationfileto“Cura“forprintinganobjectwithchosenfilamentmaterial(fordetails,referto“f)Loadconfigurationfile–Windows®”onpage38).

The content of this folder cannot be reviewed on the control panel. These configuration files arerecommended for thesuppliedfilaments.Youcanalsocreateyourownconfigurationsettingsbyusing“Cura“ software.

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c) Manual• Thefolder“Manual“containstheQuick-Start-Guide.

Thecontentofthisfoldercannotbereviewedonthecontrolpanel.

d) Software• Thefolder“Software“containsthe“Cura”softwareinformofanexecutable(.exe)forWindows®andadiskimage(.dmg)forMacOS,aswellastheUSBdriver.

Thecontentofthisfoldercannotbereviewedonthecontrolpanel.

6. Features and functions• 3D printer completely assembled and ready to use• Max.printedobjectsize:120x120x120mm• Highlypreciseextruderwith 0.4mmprintingnozzle• LCdisplaywithcontrolknobfordeviceoperationrightatthedevice• Operationviacomputer(USB)orstand-aloneoperationwithSDcard• SupportprintingfromSDcardandPC• Manualadjustmentoftheprintingparameterspossibleevenduringoperation• Extremely stable due to metal construction• Suitablefor1.75mmfilamentsofthetypePLA,wood,copper,elastic,glowindarkandthermocolor• Over100ready-to-print3Dmodels• “Cura“ software included

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7. Working principle of the 3D printer• For3Dprint,youneedafile,whichcontains the three-dimensionaldataof theobject tobeprinted(acommonformatofsuchafileis,e.g.,STL).

• Thisfilecanbeproducedwiththecorrespondingsoftwareorwitha3D-scanner.Therearealsomanyprintingfilesalreadyonlinethatcanbedownloadedtoprintanobjectasquicklyaspossible.

• Theactualprintersoftwarehasthetasktorendertheabovethree-dimensionalfileintoafilethattheprintercanprint.Thisisafileinwhichtheindividualprintlayers,theprinttemperaturesfornozzleetc.arespecified.Thefilehastheextension“.gcode”.

• ThisGCODEprintingfileissenttothe3DprintereitherviatheUSBinterfacebythecomputer,orsavedonSDcard,insertedintoSDcardslotofthe3Dprinterforstandaloneoperation.

• The3Dprintercreates theobject layerby layer (Fusedfilament fabricationprocedure), thefilamentmaterial istransportedfromthefilamentspooltothenozzle.

• Intheextruder,thefilamentmaterialismeltedandthenappliedtothebuildbedviaafinenozzlelayerbylayer.• ThebuildbedmovesintheZ(upwards/downwards)direction,theextrudermovesintheX(left/right)andY(forwards/backwards)directions.Thus,allprerequisitestoproduceathreedimensionalobjectbyhorizontalapplicationofthepresent layers are created.

A 3D printer is a highly complex device in which many parameters must be set depending on the printer, printed object and filament material used. Additionally, the adhesion of the printed object on the build bed is influenced by printing temperature, filament material, build bed calibration, shape / size of the printed object and surface properties of the build bed.Ambience influences such as drafts, grease on the build bed, etc. also play a role in the quality and adhesion of the printed object.For the above reasons, it is not possible to reach high-quality print results at once and without previous experiments.Change the adjustable parameters in small steps for the best printing results for your application.The printing examples enclosed on the SD card provide references, but must be refined for perfect results depending on the above parameters.

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8. Safety instructionsRead the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

a) General information• Allpersonswhooperatethisproduct,mount,install,assembleit,putitintooperationorserviceitmustbetrainedandqualifiedaccordinglyandmustobservetheseoperatinginstructions.

• Thisproductisnotatoyandnotsuitableforchildren.Childrencannotjudgethedangersinvolvedwhenhandlingelectricaldevices.

• The3Dprinterisnotsuitableforpersonswithphysical,sensorormetallimitationsorforinexperiencedor uninformed persons.

• Donotleavepackagingmateriallyingaroundcarelessly.Thismaybecomedangerousplayingmaterialforchildren.

• Protectthedevicefromextremetemperatures,directsunlight,strongjolts,vibrations,flammablegases,steam,dustandsolvent,highhumidity,highmoisture,suchasrainorsteamorstrongmechanicalstrain.

• Themechanicalpartsoftheproductareproducedhighlyprecisely.Neverapplyanymechanicalforcehere.The3Dprintermayberendereduselessbythis.

• Ifitisnolongerpossibletooperatetheproductsafely,takeitoutofoperationandprotectitfromanyaccidentaluse.Safeoperationcannolongerbeguaranteediftheproduct: - isvisiblydamaged, - isnolongerworkingproperly, - hasbeenstoredforextendedperiodsinpoorambientconditionsor - hasbeensubjectedtoanyserioustransport-relatedstresses.

• Pleasehandle theproductcarefully. Jolts, impactsora falleven froma lowheightcandamage theproduct.

• Thedevicemaynotbeusedinthevicinityofbathtubs,showers,swimmingpoolsorsinks.Theproductmay not become wet.

• Onlyoperatethedeviceinmoderateclimates,neverintropicalclimates.

• Somepartsofthedevicecanbecomeveryhotandmaycauseburns.Exercisecautionwhenchildrenandvulnerablepeoplearepresent.

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• Neverreachintothe3Dprinterinoperation.Themechanicallymovedpartswithintheprinterposeahighriskofinjury!

• Donotplaceanyobjectsontheproduct;topreventoverheating,donotcovertheproductwhileitisinoperation.

• Thenozzlegrowsveryhotduringoperation.Donottouchitduringorjustafteroperationdirectlywithbarehands.Letitcooldownsufficientlyfirst.

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• Donotmovetheproductduringoperation.Turnofftheproductbeforemoving,transportingorstoringit.• Neverusethe3Dprinteroutdoors.• Neverplacecontainerscontainingliquids,e.g.glasses,vases,etc.onthedeviceorinitsvicinityanddonotpouranyliquidsoutoverthedevice.Liquidsmaygetintothehousingandimpairelectricalsafety.Thisalsoposesgreatdangeroffireorpotentiallyfatalelectricshock!Ifthisisthecase,firstpowerdowntherespectivemainssocketonallpoles(e.g.switchoffcircuitbreakerandFIswitch)andthenpullthemainscablefromthesocket.Disconnectalllinesfromthedevice.Donotoperateanypartoftheproductanymoreafterwards,buttakeittoaspecialistworkshop.

• Neverplaceanysourcesofopenfire,suchaslitcandles,onorrightnexttothedevice.• Neverconnectthemainsplugtoamainssocketimmediatelyafterthedevicehasbeentakenfromacoldtoawarmenvironment.Theresultingcondensationmaydestroythedevice.Allowthedevicetoreachroomtemperaturebeforeconnectingit.Waituntilthecondensationhasevaporated.

• Donotcovertheopeningsonthebottomoftheproduct.Donotinsertanysharpobjectsintotheproductasthismaycauseanelectricshock!

• Donotoperatetheproductunattended.• Under no circumstances should you service any of the components in the interior of the 3Dprinterthereforeneverdisassemblethemotorunit.

• Whensettingupthe3Dprinter,observethatthemainsswitchattherearofthedevicemustbeeasytoreachsothatthedevicecanbeswitchedoffquicklyandeasilyincaseofmalfunction.

• Inoperation,therewillbenoiseand,dependingonthefilamentmaterialused,smells.Observethiswhenselectingthesiteofsetupandthefilamentmaterial.Ensuresufficientventilationorinstallanextractionsystem.Donotinhalearisingvapours.Whenusinganyotherthantherecommendedfilamentmaterial,poisonousvapoursorgasesmaydevelop.

• Observetheadditionalsafetyinformationintheindividualchaptersoftheseinstructions.• Forsafety reasons,anyunauthorizedconversionsand/ormodifications to theproductdeviating fromthese operating instructions are not permitted. Components may be damaged and thus impair thefunctionorsafetyofthedevice.

• Consultanexpertwhenindoubtabouttheoperation,safetyorconnectionofthedevice.• Maintenance,modificationsandrepairsaretobeperformedexclusivelybyanexpertorataqualifiedshop.

• Ifyouhavequestionswhichremainunansweredbytheseoperatinginstructions,contactourtechnicalsupportserviceorothertechnicalpersonnel.

b) Connecting the mains• Thisdeviceisasafetyclass1product.Theonlypermissiblevoltagesourceisaproperlygroundedmainssocket(100–240V/AC,50/60Hz)ofthepublicmains.

• Beforeconnectingthe3Dprintertothemains,makesurethatyourlocalACmainsvoltagematchesthespecificationsonthenameplate(onthebackofthe3Dprinter).

• Nevertouchthemainslineorthemainsplugwithwetordamphands.Thereisariskofpotentiallyfatalelectricshock!

• Donotletthepowercablehangovertheedgeoftablesorothersurfacesonwhichthe3Dprinter isstanding.

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• Completelyunwindthepowercablebeforeuse.Apowercablethatisnotcompletelyunwoundcanleadtooverheatingandconstitutesafirehazard!

• Themainsoutletmustbelocatedneartothedeviceandbeeasilyaccessible.• Neverunplugthemainsplugfromthesocketbypullingonthecable.Alwaysusethegripsonthesidesoftheplug.

• Unplugthemainsplugfromthemainssocketifyoudonotintendtousethe3Dprinterforaprolongedperiod of time.

• Forsafetyreasons,unplugthemainsplugfromthemainssocketduringthunderstorms.• Unplugthemainsplugfromthemainssocketafteruse.• Alwaysunplugtheproductwhenitisunattended.• Unplugtheproduct fromthemainsandcomputerbeforemaintenanceworkormodificationand let it

cool down.• Makesurethatthepowercableisnotsqueezed,bent,damagedbysharpedgesorputundermechanicalstress.Avoidexcessivethermalstressonthepowercablefromextremeheatorcold.Donotmodifythepowercable.Otherwisethepowercablemaybedamaged.Adamagedpowercablecancauseadeadlyelectricshock.

• Donottouchthepowercableifitisdamaged.First,powerdowntherespectivemainssocket(e.g.viatherespectivecircuitbreaker)andthencarefullypullthemainsplugfromthemainssocket.Neverusetheproductifthepowercableisdamaged.

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9. Operating elements and partsa) Printer (front and back)

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1 Filamenttubeholder2 Filamentwithspool3 Filamentspoolholder4 Power supply socket5 Fuse compartment

6 Powerswitch7 SD card slot8 LC display9 Control knob10 Bedlevelingscrews(3intotal)

11 Build bed12 Nozzle13 Extruder14 Filament tube

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B Power cableC USB cableD ScraperE SD cardF TweezersG 2/2,5mmhexkeysH 2x ScrewsI Side CutterJ Filament tubeK FilamentspoolholderL Genuine Renkforce PLA filament with

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10. Before installation• Removeallthecomponentscarefullyfromthepackaging.• RemoveprotectionfoilsfromLCdisplayandthehousing.• Cutthecabletiesoneachsidewiththesidecutter.• Checkthatnopartsaremissingordamaged.Donotusethedeviceifanypartsaremissingordamaged.

11. Installationa) Set up 3D printer

Whensettingupthe3Dprinter,observethatthepowerswitchmustbeeasytoreachsothatthedevicecanbeswitchedoffquicklyandeasilyincaseofmalfunction.Ensureproperventilationwhensettingupthedevice.Donotputthedevicedownonsoftsupportssuchasacarpetorbed,etc.theaircirculationalsomustnotbeimpairedbyotherobjects.Thispreventsheatdissipationfromtheproductandmayleadtooverheating(dangeroffire).Makesure that thedevicehasastable footingandplace itonastableunderground.Personsmaybeinjuredifthe3Dprinterdrops.EnsurethatthepowerandUSBcablesareneitherpinchednordamagedbysharpedges.Alwaysplacecablessothatnoonecantripoverthemorbecaughtinthem.Thereisadangerofinjury.

• Placethe3Dprinteronadry,flat,non-vibration-sensitiveandstablesurface.Thereareanti-slipfeetonthebottomofthedevice.Ifnecessary,placeaprotectivematunderneaththedeviceinordertoprotectthesurfaceoftheworktop.

b) Installation and connectionThe mains outlet must be located near to the device and be easily accessible, so that in case of an error, the device can be quickly separated from the mains voltage.

Be careful when handling power cable and mains connections. Mains voltage may cause potentially fatal electrical shock.

Before plugging in the mains plug, ensure that the device voltage indicated at the 3D printer corresponds to the available mains voltage. Do not connect the device if the indication does not correspond to the available mains voltage. Incorrect supply voltage may lead to irreparable damage to the device and danger to the user.

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• Usetwoscrewsandthehexkeytoinstallfilamentspoolholderatthebackofthe3Dprinter.The ‘nose’ at the end of the holder facesupwards.

• Placethebuildbed.

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• Connectthepowercablewiththepowersupplysocket.

• Fullyunwindthepowercableandinsertthemainsplugintoawall-mountedsocket.

• InsertSDcardwithstickerfacingdownwards.

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• Switchthe3DprinteronbymovingthepowerswitchtotheI position.

• Theprintingareaislitup.• < Info screen > appears on the LCD display. Itindicatesthatthe3Dprinterisnowreadytouse.

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12. Control panel• The3Dprinterisoperatedbythecontrolknob.• TheLCdisplayshowsthemenuoptionsandtheoperationstatusviaan<Infoscreen>.

a) Initial operation

Description Action

NavigateinthemenustructureRotatethecontrolknobanticlockwise/clockwise.

Adjusttheparameter

Select/enterthemenu

Pressthecontrolknob.Confirmamenuoption/parameter

Returntopreviousmenu

b) Menu options and functionsFollowingreferstothePrinterFirmwareV2.1andfunctionsmaychangewithupdatedversions.

Menu option Function

< Info screen > <Infoscreen>isshownafterswitchingonthe3Dprinterandduringprinting.Fordetails,refertosection„c)<Infoscreen>“onpage18.

<Main>menu(duringstandbymode)

< Info screen > Returnto<Infoscreen>.

< Prepare > Enterthe<Prepare>menu.

< Print from SD > SDcardhasbeendetectedsucessfully.Enterthe“SDCard“menu.

< No SD card > SDcardhasbeennotdetectedsucessfully.

< About > Enterthe<About>menutocheckinformationregardingthefirmwareversion.

<Prepare>menu(duringstandbymode)

< Main > Returnto<Main>menu.

<Autohome> Thebuildbedmovestozero(z=0)alongthez-axisandthenozzletothehomeposition(x,y)=(0,120).

< Level bed > Enter < Level bed > menu.

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Menu option Function

<PreheatPLA>

Confirmthismenuoptionandthenozzlestartsheatinguptothedefault temperatureof 220°C.

Ifthereisnoactionduringthefollowing5minutes,heatingwillbeturnedoffand the nozzle will be cooled down to prevent filament overheating andblockageofnozzle.

<Loadfilament>Selectthisfunctiontoloadfilamentintotheextruder.The3Dprinterwilldraw80mmoffilamentintotheextruder.Nozzletemperaturemustbehigherthan170°C.

<Unloadfilament>

Selectthisfunctiontounloadfilamentfromextruder.The3Dprinterwilldraw10mmoffilamentintotheextruder,afterwards80mmoutoftheextruder.Nozzletemperaturemustbehigherthan170°C.

< Move axis > Enterthe<Moveaxis>menu.

< Disable steppers > Switchoffallmotors.ExtruderandbuildbedcanbemovedalongX,Y,Zaxisbyhand.

< Temperature > Enterthe< Temperature > menu.

< SD card > menu Fordetails,refertochapter“5.SDcardcontent“onpage6.

< Level bed > menu

< Prepare > Returnto< Prepare > menu.

< First point > Adjustfirstpointforbuildbedcalibration.Extrudergoestofirstcalibrationpoint.

< Second point > Adjustsecondpointforbuildbedcalibration.Extrudergoestosecondcalibrationpoint.

<Thirdpoint> Adjustthirdpointforbuildbedcalibration.Extrudergoestothirdcalibrationpoint.

< Move axis > menu

< Prepare > Returnto< Prepare > menu.

< Move 10mm >Adjusttheknobsensivity:10mmmovementper1increment.Enterthe<Move>menutoselecttheX-andY-axismovement.

< Move 1mm >Adjusttheknobsensivity:1mmmovementper1increment.Enterthe<Move>menutoselecttheX-,Y-andZ-axismovement.

< Move 0.1mm >Adjusttheknobsensivity:0.1mmmovementper1increment.Enterthe<Move>menutoselecttheX-,Y-andZ-axismovement.

< Move > menu

< Move axis > Returnto<Moveaxis>menu

< MoveX>SelectX-Axismovementandenterthe< MoveX>menutoadjusttheX-axismovementintherange0to+120mm.Theextrudermovestoleft/rightalongtheX-axis.

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Menu option Function

< MoveY>

SelectY-Axismovementandenterthe< MoveY>menutoadjusttheY-axismovementintherange+120to0mm.The extruder moves forwards/backwards along the Y axis (*backwards: toward tocontrol panel).

< MoveZ>

SelectZ-Axismovementandenterthe< MoveZ>menutoadjusttheZ-axismovementintherange0to+120mm.Theextrudermovesup/downalongZaxis.Thisoptionisnotavailable,when< Move 10MM >hasbeenselected.

< Temperature > menu

< Prepare > Returnto< Prepare > menu.

< Nozzle >

Adjusttemperatureofnozzlebetweentherangeof0to260°C.Donotkeepnozzletemperatureat260°Cformorethan10minutes.After10minutes,decreaseitto230°Candkeepitatthistemperatureforatleast10minutesbeforeincreasingitagain.Ifyouconsistentlyoperatethe3Dprinterattemperaturesover230°C,thelifetimeoftheextruderwilldrasticallybeshortened.

< About > menu

<Version> Checktheversionnumberofthefirmware.

< Main > menu(duringprinting)

< Info screen > Returnto<Infoscreen>.

< Tune > Alistofparametersforcontroloftheprintspeed,nozzletemperature,fanspeedandflowrateoffilamentduringprinting.

< Pause print > Pauseorinterruptprinting(onlyavailablewhenprintfromSDcard).

<Resumeprint> Continueprintingafterprintinghasbeenpausedorinterrupted.

< Stop print >Stop printing. The nozzle returns to home position and the build bedmoves down.Nozzlestartscoolingdown(onlyavailablewhenprintfromSDcard).Stoppingmaytakeseveralseconds.

<Emergencystop>

Terminate any tasks immediately.Axismovementandextrusionof filament stops.The3Dprinterdoesnotacceptanyinputand the< Infoscreen>willbenotupdated.Afterwards3Dprinterneeds toberestarted(fordetailsreferto“f)Restartthe3Dprinter“onpage27).

< Tune > Menu

< Speed >

Adjustprintspeedbetweentherangeof10to300%.Defaultsettingis100%.

Printspeedissetby“Cura“whengeneratingtheGCODE.Thespeedoptionsets a percentage of that speed (e.g. 150%). For best print results, werecommendtosetthedesiredspeeddirectlyin“Cura“.

< Nozzle > Adjustnozzletemperaturebetweentherangeof0to260°C.Defaultsettingis220°C.

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Menu option Function

< Fan speed >Adjustfanspeedbetweentherangeof0to255RPM.Defaultsettingis255RPM.Whennozzletemperaturereaches40°C,thefanwillbeautomaticallyswitchedONatdefaultsetting255RPM.

< Flow >

Adjust extruder filament feeding speed between the range of 10 to 300%. Default settingis100%.Feedingspeeddependsonprintspeed.Iftheflowrateistoohigh,thenozzlemaybeclogged.

c) < Info screen >1 %ofprintingprocess2 Workingtimecountingfromprinttaskstart3 3D printer status information4 Print speed (can be adjusted by control knob)5 CurrentpositionX-,Y-,Z-axis6 Currenttemperature/targettemperature

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Theinfoscreeninformsyouaboutdifferentstatuses:

Status information Situation“3D printer ready ...“ 3D printer is ready to use.

“Heating“ Heatingisinprocess.

“Heatingdone“ Heatingprocessisfinished.

“Printing..“ Printingisinprocess.

“Printingaborted“ Printinghasbeenterminated.

“Restartprinter“ Malfunctionofthe3Dprinter.

“6hours5minutes“ Totalprintingtime,forexampleherethemodelfileneedsintotal6hoursand5minutesto be printed.

"Temp sensor error" Malfunctionofthethermistor(pleasereferto„18.Troubleshooting“onpage44).

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13. General notes on 3D printing

Duringprinting,nevercutoffthepowersupply,unplugtheUSBcableorremovetheSDcard.

• Theprintqualityof3Dprintersdependsonmanyfactors.Themostimportantonesare: - print speed - layerthickness - build bed calibration - temperature - flow - filamentmaterial - 3D model structure

• Itisnotalwayspossibletoachieveasatisfactoryprintresultatthefirstattempt.Adjustmentsandfinetuningarenecessarytoimproveprintquality.

• Everymaterialrequiresdifferentprintsettings.• Avoidoverhangsgreaterthan45°.Ifnecessary,usethesupportstructureoptionin“Cura“andremovesupportsafterprinting.

a) Nozzle temperature• Thebestnozzletemperaturedependsonthefilamentmaterialaswellastheprinterlayerthickness.Theprintingtemperatureof thefilamentvariesdependingonfilamentmaterialandfilamentmanufacturer.Alwayscheck thespecificationofthefilamentbeforeprinting.ForbestresultsitisrecommendedtousegenuineRenkforcefilament.

• Performthefirsttestprintsatthedefaulttemperature.• To optimize the print quality, print the same object with the same printing layer thickness but different nozzletemperatures.Selecttemperatureseachdifferentby5°Cfromthepreviousone.Comparetheresults.Thisway you can find suitablenozzle temperatures for different filamentsandprinting layer thicknessesmoreeasily.

• Ifthenozzletemperatureissettoohot,thematerialcannotcooloffquicklyenoughandwillmeltthelayerbelowagain.

• Ifthenozzletemperatureistoolow,thefilamentdoesnotmeltproperlyandthefilamentflowisnon-homogeneous.Forthesereasons,theindividuallayersdonotmelttogethersufficiently.

b) Prevent nozzle clogging• Donotleavethenozzleatahightemperatureforalongtimewithoutprinting.• Keepthenozzleatleast20mmawayfromthebuildbedduringloadingoffilament.• Unloadthefilamentafteruse.

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c) Print layer thickness• Theprintlayerthicknessdeterminestheheightoftheindividualprintlayersandthustheresolutionandqualityoftheprintedobject.

• Thethinnertheprintedlayers,thebettertheprintqualityandthelongertheprintduration.• Thethickertheprintedlayers,thelowertheprintqualityandtheshortertheprintduration.

Experimentwiththeaboveparameterstofindsatisfyingprintresultsdependingonthematerialused.Forthefirstprintattempts,usethePLAfilament.Sinceitisamaterialthatcanbemasteredeasilyasitdoesnotshrinkwhilecoolingdownandadheresverywelltothebuildbed.

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14. Preparation

a) Calibrate build bed1 2 3

• Press thecontrolknob in< Infoscreen>toenter<MainPage>.

• In < Main > menu select < Prepare > .

• Select<Autohome>.

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PrepareFirst pointSecond pointThird point

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• Adjust 3 screws under build bed toadjust thegapbetweenbuildbed and nozzle until built plate is lyingflat.

• Gapdistanceshouldbebetween0.1 and 0.3 mm (i.e. use A4 paper as a measurement tool). Nozzle must not touch buildplate!

• Returnto<Prepare>menu.• Enter < Level bed > menu and

select < First point >.• Ensure during build bedadjustment, that the distancebetween nozzle and build bed should be same each time.Otherwise build bed is unevenandprintobjectsmaynotadhereto it properly.

• Repeat STEPS 1-4 for secondand third points (calibrationsequenceandmovementpathofnozzleareshown).

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• Iftheprinterdoesnotprintproperlyafterthebuildbedcalibration,followingstepsareneeded:

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• Firstselect<Autohome>in<Prepare>menu,thenselect< Disable steppers > to unlock motor.

• Adjust a 5 mm distance between nozzleandbuildbedbyturningthethread(Z-axis)anticlockwisebyhand.

• Gently turn the thread (Z-axis)clockwise ...

• ...untilthereisa“click“soundattheupperleftpartofthebuildbed.

• Calibratethebuildbed,byrepeatingstep1to6insection“a)Calibratebuildbed“onpage21.

b) Set up filament1 2 3

• Put the filament on the filamentspoolholder.

• Install filament tube into thefilamenttubeholder.

• Feed filament through filamenttube until approx. 5 cm are visibleontheextruderend.

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c) Load filament

Unload filamentMove axisDisable steppersTemperature

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Move XMove YMove Z

Move axis

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• In < Prepare > menu, select first < Auto Home >, then < Move axis >.

• Select < Move 1mm > . • Select<MoveZ>.

z: +020.0

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Auto homeLevel BedPreheat PLA

Main

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• Adjust the Z-axis to minimum +20.0mm.

• Insertthefilamentintotheholeoftheextruder.

• Select<PreheatPLA>underthe < Prepare > menu.

Auto homeLevel BedPreheat PLALoad filament

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• Whenthecurrenttemperaturehasreached the target temperature(at least 170 °C), select <Loadfilament>.

• Gently push and guide thefilamentintoextruderuntilitexitsfromthenozzle.

• Feel the filament slowly gettingdrawnintotheextruder.

Ifnofilamentexitsfromthenozzleafterfilamentmovementstopped,select<Loadfilament>again.Afterfilamentisloaded,filamentresiduecanberemovedwiththetweezers.

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d) Change / Replace filament• Changethefilament,ifyouwanttoswitchtoanotherfilamentcolorormaterial.• Replacethefilament,iftheexistingfilamentisusedupandanewfilamentshallbeused.• Beforechangingorreplacingfilament,theextrudermustbeheatedsothattheoldfilamentcanbecleanlyreplacedfromtheextruder.

Donottouchthehotextrudernozzle.Dangerofburns!

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• Cut the existing filament in theextruder.

• Remove the filament spool fromthefilamentspoolholder.

• Select<PreheatPLA>.• Remainingfilamentisextruded.

• Place the new filament onto thefilamentspoolholder.

• Feed the new filament into theextruder.

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• Select<Loadfilament>.• Letthenewfilamentextrude...

• ... until the residue of the oldfilament has been completelyremoved from the extruder. Itcan be recognised by the colourchange.

e) Install “Cura“ software (optional)Fordetails,pleaserefertochapter“16.Printfrom“Cura“software”onpage27.

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15. Print from SD cardWhenheating, theremaybeslightdevelopmentofsmokeorsteam.This isnormal.Pleaseensurethecorrespondingventilation.

Donotapplyanymechanicalforceonthebuildbed.Dangerofbuildbedbreakage.

• PrintingdirectlyfromtheSDcardcanbeperformedonlyviathecontrolpanel.Itdoesnotrequireinstallationofthesoftware.The3DprintermustbedisconnectedfromthePC.Ifconnected,pleaseunplugtheUSBcable.

a) Start printing

Info screenPreparePrint from SD

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SoftwareManualConfig3D Model

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Main

RF100.gcode

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• Pressthecontrolknobandselect< Print from SD > in < Main > menu.

• Navigateinthemenuandselect < 3D Model >.

• Select a printable model for example<RF100.gcode>.

• Please note that only files in.gcode format is shown in themenu.

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• The<Infoscreen>appearsontheLCdisplay.

• The build bed moves to zeroalong the Z-axis. The nozzlemovestothehomepositionandstartsheating.

• When the nozzle reaches thetarget temperature, the printingstarts.

• After printing is done, let theprinted object cool down for a few minutes.

• Takeout thebuildbed.Removethe printed object carefully withthescraper.

• Calibratethebuildbedagain.

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b) Pause printingWhileprintingispaused,thenozzlecontinuestoheat.Therefore,pausetheprintonlyforashortperiod,otherwisethenozzlewilloverheatandmaybecomeclogged.

• Pressthecontrolknobtoleavethe<Infoscreen>andenterthe<Main>menu.• Select<Pauseprint>topauseprinting.• Tocontinueprinting,select<Resumeprint>.

c) Adjust parameters during printing

Recommended for advanced users only.

• Pressthecontrolknobtoleavethe<Infoscreen>andenterthe<Main>menu.• Enter<Tune>menutoadjustprintspeed,nozzletemperature,fanspeedandextruderfillamentfeedingspeed.

Print speed:Observe theprintingandadjust theprintspeed.Theprintspeedmay influence theprintqualityagainstdifferentprintobjectanddifferentfilamentforexample if theprintspeedistoohigh,theprintingobjectmaynotadheretothebuildbed.Nozzle temperature: Do not keep nozzle temperature at 260 °C formore than 10minutes.After 10minutes,decreaseitto230°Candkeepitatthistemperatureforatleast10minutesbeforeincreasingitagain.Ifyouconsistentlyoperatethe3Dprinterattemperaturesover230°C,thelifetimeoftheextruderwilldrasticallybeshortened.Fan Speed:Pleasepayattentionwhenfanspeedissetto0RPMduringnozzleheating,asthismaycausecloggingofthenozzle.Flow (extruder fillament feeding speed):Observetheprintingandadjustthespeed.Ifthespeedistoohigh,thenozzlemaybecomeclogged.

Theparameter“printspeed“canbealsoadjustedbyrotatingthecontrolknobduringtheprintingprocess.

d) Stop printing• Pressthecontrolknobtoleavethe<Infoscreen>andenterthe<Main>menu.• Select<Stopprint>tostopprinting.Itmaytakeseveralsecondsforthe3Dprintertostopcompletely.• Thenozzlereturnstohomepositionandthebuildbedmovesdown.Nozzlestartscoolingdown.

e) Perform < Emergency stop >• Select<EmergenceyStop>atthecontrolknobtoterminateanyrunningtasksimmediately.Allaxismovementandextrusionoffilamentwillbestopped.The3Dprinterdoesnotacceptanyinput,the<Infoscreen>stopsupdating.

• Restartthe3Dprinter(fordetailsreferto“f)Restartthe3Dprinter“onpage27).

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f) Restart the 3D printer• Restartthe3Dprinter,

- whenLCdisplaydoesnotshowanycorrectinformationortheLCdisplayisempty. - afteran<Emergencystop>hasbeenperfomed. - whenthe3Dprinterisnotworkingproperly.

• Ifany,unplugtheconnectedUSBcable.• Switchoffthe3Dprinter.Afterashortwhile,switchitonagainandoperatethe3Dprinterasusual.

16. Print from “Cura“ softwarea) General notes• The3Dprinter iscompatiblewiththe“Cura“softwarepackageandisavailableforWindows® and Mac OS. For specificoperatingsystemandhardwarerequirementsrefertothewebsiteathttps://ultimaker.com/ and make sure yourcomputermeetstheminimumrequirements.

• Itisunfortunatelynotpossibletoexplainallthefunctionsoftheenclosedsoftwareinthescopeoftheseoperatinginstructions. Full instructions are available from https://ultimaker.com/.

• Thebasicoperationandthepathtothefirstprintoutare,however,describedbelowsothatyoucangetaresultquicklyandeasily.Tofurtherfacilitatethis,wehavecollectedsomeprinterandmaterial-specificconfigurationfilesforthesoftwarewhichyoucanfindonthesuppliedSDcard.

• “Cura“isahigh-performancesoftwaresolutionfor3Dprintingthatiseasytooperateevenforbeginners.TheenclosedSDcardincludesaversionofthesoftwareforWindows®andMacOSwhichworkswiththe3Dprinter.Werecommendyouinstallthisversionsinceitrequiresnospecialconfiguration.Therequireddrivers (for Windows®)arealsoprovidedontheSDcard.

• Thesoftware“Cura”performsthefollowingtasks: - Placing,rotatingandscalingof3Dobjects. - Slicingoftheobjecttobeprintedintothinlayersthatthe3Dprintercanprintoutlayerbylayer.TheresultofthisprocessisaGCODEfile

- ReviewingGCODEfilesforerrorandprintability - Generatingsupportstructuresandraftsforimprovingprintresults - SendingtheGCODEfilestotheprinterorsavingthemonanSDcardforstandaloneprinting - Settingandstorageofprinterandfilament-specificdata - Managingtheprinterandfilamentprofiles

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b) Installation• Installthefile“Cura_15.04.6.exe“(forWindows®)or“Cura-15.04.6-MacOS.dmg“(forMacOS)fromthedirectory“Software”fromtheSDcard.

• Follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process. For details, refer to instructions provided onhttps://ultimaker.com/.

c) Setup of the Software - Windows®

Connect to the 3D printer• Connectthe3DprintertoafreeUSBportonyourcomputerwiththehelpofthesuppliedUSBcable.Switchthe

printer on.Whentheprinterisconnectedtothecomputer,ensuretheprinterremainsswitchedonatalltimes.

• Whenconnectingprinterandcomputerforthefirsttime,theoperatingsystemrecognizesthenewhardwareandsearchesforsuitabledrivers.

Ifasuitabledriverisnotavailable,youcanmanuallyinstallthenecessarydrivers.Dothefollowing:

1 OpenPCdeviceManager.Anewdeviceisrecognizedunder“Otherdevices”(orPortsCOM & LPT).

2 Right click on the “USB Serial Port”, and then select“Update Driver Software...”.

3 Click on “Browse my computer for driver software.”TherequireddriverisavailableontheSDcard“Software/ft232 usb uart driver”.

4 Follow theon-screen instructions tofinalize theupdatingprocess.

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Start the softwareAfterinstallation,the“ConfigurationWizard“,whichwillguideyouthroughthesetupprocessofthe3Dprinter,appears:

1Selectyourpreferredlanguage(e.g.English).2 Click “Next >”.

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3Select“Other”.4 Click “Next >”.

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5 Select “Custom...“6 Click “Next >”.

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7Inputparametersasshown.8Click“Finish”tocompletethewizard.

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d) Setup of the Software - Mac OS• Itisimportantthatyoumaketheprinter’sprofileavailabletothesoftwarebeforeyouconnectprinterandcomputer.

1 After installation, locate the“Cura” icon in the “Applications”folderofyourcomputerandrightclick it. Select “Show PackageContents”.

2 Locate “Resources/machine_profiles”.

3 Locatethe“RF100v2.ini”profilefileontheSDcardandcopyitto“machine_profiles”folder.

4 Startthe“Cura”application.

5 In “Machine“menu, select “Addnewmachine...“.

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6 Click “Next >”.

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7 Select“Other”.8 Click “Next >”.

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9 Select“RF100v2”.10 Click “Next >”.

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11 Click“Finish“.Installationisdone.

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e) Software settings - Windows®

Furthersettingscanbemadeoptionallyhere;however,thisshouldonlybedonebyadvancedusers.Forfunctions,seetheonlinehelpdocumentationofthesoftware.

Theuseofwrongsettingscanresultindamagetothe3Dprinterordefectiveprintouts.Beginnersshouldfirstworkwiththebasicsettings.

1 Startthesoftware.

2 Select“Machine“

3 Select“Machinesettings“

4 Selecttheserialporttowhichthe3Dprinterisconnected.Theportnumber is system-independent(for details refer to the chapter“Connect to the 3D printer“ onpage 28). Set “Baudrate” to115200.

5 Click “Ok”. “Machine settings“will be closed.

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6 Setuptheparametersin“Basic“Settings“ as shown. These arepossible parameters for a PLA filament.

Atooltipappearswhenyou hover over theparameter with themouse.

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7 Set up the parameters in“Advanced“ as shown. Theseare possible parameters for a PLAfilament.

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8 Under “Expert“, select “Open expertsettings“.

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9 Set up the parameters in“Support”settingsasshown.

10 Click “Ok“.

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Filamentdiameter:Thefilamentdiameterisprovidedbythefilamentmanufacturer.Ifyouareunabletolocatethediameterofthefilamentyouintendtouse(e.g.thereisnolabelonthefilamentspool),youhavethepossibilityofcalculatingthediameteryourself.Followthebelowsteps:1. Measure1moffilamentforsampling.2. Withthehelpofacalliper,takeatleast10diametermeasurementsevenlyspreadover1m.3. Calculatetheaverageofallmeasurements,whichwillgiveyouthediameterofthefilament Sinceidealtemperaturesvaryamongfilamentmanufacturers,youareencouragedtorunyourowntestsbasedonthepre-settingstodeterminethebesttemperature–filamentcombination.Whenperformingtests,use5°Cincrementsandcomparetheresultsduringorafterprintingwithothersettings.Thefirstlayershouldalwaysbeprintedataslightlyhighertemperatureandmoreslowlyforbetteradhesiononthebuildbed.

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f) Load configuration file – Windows®

• In order to ease the process of setting parameters for differentmaterials (Wood/Elastic/Copper/PLA), you canloadpre-configuredmaterialconfigurationfilesfromtheSDcard.Suchconfigurationfilesarealsoavailablefrom www.conrad.com.

1 Click “File”2 Select“OpenProfile...“.

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3 Selectafilamentconfigurationfileforthefilamentusedbyyouintheselectionwindowandconfirmyourselection.

ThereareseveralconfigurationfilesontheenclosedSDcardinthemainfolder“Config”.Alternatively,skipthisstepandfollowthesettingsinlastsection(fordetailsrefertochapter“e)Softwaresettings-Windows®” onpage35)forstartingthefirstprint.

g) Load configuration file – Mac OS• ConfigurationfilesforMacOSarenotincludedintheenclosedSDcard.• Downloadconfigurationfilesatwww.conrad.com/downloads. • Copythemtoyourcomputer.• Loadtheconfigurationfilesbyrepeatingstepsasdescribedinthechapter“d)SetupoftheSoftware-MacOS”onpage32.

Ensuretodownloadconfigurationfilesstartingwith“RF100v2-XXX“.AsthosefilesaresuitableforMacOS.Filesstartingwith“Config-xxx“aresuitableforWindows®.

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h) Load model file – Windows® and Mac OS• Inthemainfolder“3DModels”ontheenclosedSDcard,youwillfindafewexamplesforthefirstprintingattempts.However,therearealreadymanyplacesonlinewhereyoucandownload3Dmodelfiles.Alternatively,youcanalsousea3Dprogrammetomakeyourown.Ensurethatthe3Dmodelfileisin.stlformat(STL-file).

• Loadthemodelfilebydraggingitontothevirtualbuildbedinthemainwindoworbyclickingthe button.Thefilewillbeconvertedautomaticallyto.gcodeformat.

WhentheSDcardisnotinsertedinthecomputer,clickthe buttontosavetheGCODEfileonthecomputer.• Foroff-lineprinting,savetheGCODEfileontotheSDcard.TheninserttheSDcardintotheprinteranddirectlystartprintingfromtheprinter’scontrolpanel.

• WhentheSDcardisconnectedtothecomputer,thebuttonturnsinto enablingyoutosavethefileontotheSD card.

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i) Start printing

• OncetheprinterisconnectedtothecomputerviatheUSBcable,printicon appears.

1 Right click the icon . Select “Print from COM3“ to start printing. (Alternatively you cansavetheg.codetoSDcard)

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2 Click “Print”. The nozzle heats up. Once the“Printingtemperature“isreached,the 3D printer is ready to startprinting.

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3 3D printer starts printing. < Infoscreen > appears on the LCdisplayofthecontrolpanel.

4 Pressthecontrolknobtoenterthe< Main > Menu. If needed, adjust the parameters during printing (for details refer to “c) Adjust parameters during printing“ onpage 26) or in any emergencycaseselect<Emergencystop>.

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j) Stop printingSelect“Cancelprint“in“Cura“softwaretoaborttheprintingprocess.

Sincethereisabuffersettingofdatastreaminginthesoftware,itcantakeupto1minutefortheprintertostopafterthebuttonispressed.Whilenozzleisheating,donotselect“Cancelprint“;otherwise,youhavetounplugtheUSBcableandrestarttheprinter.Nozzletemperaturewillbemaintainedaftercancellingtheprintjob.Letthenozzlecooldownbysettingthetemperatureto0°Candmovethebuildbeddownthroughthe<Moveaxis>menuintheprinter.Then,unplugtheUSBcableandrestarttheprinter.

k) Perform < Emergency Stop > • Select<EmergenceyStop>atthecontrolknobtoterminateanyrunningtasksimmediately.• Restartthe3Dprinter(fordetailsreferto“f)Restartthe3Dprinter”onpage27).

17. Cleaning and maintenance Neveruseaggressivedetergents,rubbingalcoholorotherchemicalsolutions,asthesecoulddamagethecasingorevenimpairthefunctioningoftheproduct.

Neversubmergetheproductinwater.

Dangerofburns!Donottouchthehotnozzledirectlywithbarehands.

a) Clean the device• Useadry,softclothorbrushtocleantheoutsideofthe3Dprinter.

b) Clean the nozzleCleaning of the outside of the nozzle• Useadry,softclothorsimilartocarefullywipeoffthenozzleaftereachprint.

Thenozzlestillhastobehotforthis.Ifthisisnotthecase,heatuptheextrudernozzlefirst.

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Cleaning of the inside of the nozzle• Heatupthenozzlethenloadandunloadfilamentrepeatedlyuntilthefilamentflowisasexpected.

Ifthenozzlecontinuesnottoextrudeenoughmaterialafterthisprocedure,letthenozzlecooldowntothelowermelttemperatureofthefilamentasindicatedbythemanufacturer(filamentmaterialmustonlybeviscous anymore) and carefully unload the filament until the filament has been transported out of theextruder,includingcontamination.Cutoffthecontaminatedpartofthefilamentandreinsertitafterheatingupthenozzleagain.

c) Clean the inside of the extruder• Fordetails,downloadtheseparatehintsbooklet“Cleaningandmaintenance”atwww.conrad.com/downloads or scantheQRcodeshownonpage5.Followtheinstructionsonthewebsite.

d) Clean the build bed• Usethescrapertocarefullyremoveresiduefromthebuildbed.

e) Replace fuseDisconnect the 3D printer from the mains and computer before replacing the fuse (unplug the mains plug) and let the printer cool down.

Never repair fuses or bridge the fuse holder.• SwitchthepowerswitchintotheoffpositionOanddisconnecttheprinterfromthemainssupply.• Onesparefuseisstoredinthefusecompartmentbetweenthepowersupplysocketandpowerswitch.• Forfurtherfuses,ensurethatyouonlyusefusesofthespecifiedtypeandratedcurrent(see“TechnicalData”)as

replacement.

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• Use a suitable screwdriver to open the fuse holder out of thefuse compartment carefully.

• Remove the defective fuse andreplaceitwithanewfuse.

• Carefully push the fuse holderwith the new fuse back into thefuse compartment.

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• Reconnect the device to themains voltage and take it intooperation.

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f) Unload filament• Ensurethenozzletemperaturereaches170°Corabove.

Auto homeLevel BedPreheat PLA

Main

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Unload filamentMove axisDisable steppersTemperature

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• Select<PreheatPLA>. • Select<Unloadfilament>.• Removefilamentspoolfromthefilamentspoolholder.

Ifthefilamentmaterialiseitherwoodormetal,cutitandreplaceitwithPLAfilamentfirstasdescribedinsection“d) Change / Replace filament“ on page 24, then unload the PLA filament. The PLA filamentremovespossibleresidueleftbehindbythewoodormetalfilament.

g) Store the 3D printer• Unloadthefilament.• MovethepowerswitchintotheoffpositionOanddisconnecttheprinterfromthemainsvoltage.Lettheprintercool

down to room temperature.• Cleantheprinterifyouarenotgoingtouseitforanextendedperiodoftime.• Storeitinadry,dust-freelocationoutofthereachofchildren.

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18. TroubleshootingProblem Possible Solution

The3Dprinterdoesnotworkafterswitchingon.Thedisplayandprintspacelightingremaindark.

Checktheconnectionofthemainsline.Check the mains socket. Is it properly supplied withcurrent?Check the mains fuse (for details refer to chapter „e)Replacefuse“onpage4242.)

NoUSBconnectiontothe3Dprinterispossible.

ChecktheUSBlineconnection.IstheassignedUSBportselectedinthesoftware?Checkwhetherrequireddriversareinstalled.UnplugtheUSBcableandthenplugitinagain.Switchthe3Dprinteroffandonagain.Restartthecomputer.UseanotherUSBportonyourcomputer.Connect the 3D printer directly to a USB port on yourcomputer.DonotuseanyUSBhub.

Theprintingobjecthasdefects.

Checkthenozzletemperaturesettings.Itmustmatchthefilamentmaterialandprintobject.Experimentwiththetemperaturesettings.Only start printing when the nozzle has reachedtemperature.Reduce the distance between the build bed and nozzle(refertochapter“a)Calibratebuildbed“onpage21).WhenprintingfromthePC,donotuseanyotherprogramsrequiring high computing power. Virus scanners anddownloadsmayalsoimpairsignaltransfertothe3Dprinter.TryperformingthesameprintfromtheSDcardtoensurethattheUSBconnectionisnotthecauseoftheproblems.Remove any excessive filament on nozzle before eachprint.

Thefilamentsupplybreaksofforthereisnotenoughfilamentmaterialsupplied.

Checkthefilamentspool.Itmustturneasily.Checkwhether thefilament is trappedsomewhereon itsway from spool to extruder. Checkwhetherthefilamentisproperlyinsertedthroughthefilamenttube.Checkwhetherthetemperatureofthenozzleistoolowforfilamentmaterialused.Check whether the nozzle is clogged. Clean the nozzle(fordetailsrefertochapter“b)Cleanthenozzle“onpage41).

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Problem Possible Solution

Printingsstopsduringtheprocess.

Disconnect computer from 3D printer while printing fromSD card.Check the settings of your computer. It must not switchto standby mode while printing (energy option settings)or simply shut down (installation of software or softwareupdatesduringprinting).

Theprintedobjectdoesnotadheretothebuildbed.

Nozzle temperature is too low. Increase nozzle temperature.Thereareresiduesonthebuildbedthatpreventadhesionof the object. Clean the build bed (for details refer tochapter„d)Cleanthebuildbed“onpage4242).Printspeedmaybetoohigh.Reducespeed.Calibratethebuildbedagain.Addtherafttotheprintobject.

Theprintedobjectcannotberemovedfromthebuild bed.

Waituntiltheprintedobjecthascooleddown.Usethescrapertoremovetheobject.

LCdisplayshowsundecipherablecontentorremains blank.

Restart the3Dprinter (refer tochapter “f)Restart the3Dprinter“onpage27).

Nozzle cools down unexpectedly.Select < Preheat PLA> to reheat the nozzle and havefurtheractionwithinfollowing5minutesforexampleload/unloadfilament,printingetc.

Movingpathofnozzleisblocked. Always remove any excessive filament on nozzle beforeeachprint.

Nozzleisclogged.

Cleantheinsideofthenozzle,fordetailsreferto“b)Cleanthenozzle“onpage41.Disassemble the extruder for further cleaning, for detailsreferto"c)Cleantheinsideoftheextruder"onpage42.Replace the extruder unit (available under item no.1522157).

Extrudertakeswrongdirectionduringprinting. Checkwhether thefilamentspoolmovessmoothlyon itsholder.

Filamentbecomesstuckduringunloading. Loadandunloadfilament.

Theextruderdoesnotheatupordoesnotstopheating.

Restart the3Dprinter (refer tochapter „f)Restart the3Dprinter“onpage27).Select<PreheatPLA>andwaitfor2minutes.Checktheextrudertemperatureonthe<Infoscreen>.Thermistor and heater are malfunctioning. Replace thethermistorwithheater(availableunderitemno.1538778).

Heatingtemperatureissimilartoroomtemperatureor continuously 0 °C

Thermistor and heater are malfunctioning. Replace thethermistorwithheater(availableunderitemno.1538778).

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Problem Possible Solution

"Tempsensorerror"isshownonthedisplay,controlknobiswithoutanyfunctionand3Dprinterdoes not work.

Switchoff the3Dprinter.Removeprotectivecaseof theextruderunitandcheckwhetherallcablesareconnectedcorrectly.Thermistor and heater are malfunctioning and cannotdetect the extruder temperature correctly Replace thethermistorwithheater(availableunderitemno.1538778).

19. Disposal

Electronicdevicesarerecyclablewasteandmustnotbedisposedofinthehouseholdwaste.Attheendofitsservicelife,disposeoftheproductaccordingtotherelevantstatutoryregulations.

Youthusfulfilyourstatutoryobligationsandcontributetotheprotectionoftheenvironment.

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20. Technical dataOperatingvoltage .................................100-240V/AC,50/60HzPower consumption ..............................max. 60 WPowerconsumptionduringstandby .....1.08 WFuse. .....................................................F5AL,250VProduction process ...............................Fusedfilamentfabrication(FFF)Modelsize(WxHxD) .........................max. 120 x 120 x 120 mmPrintinglayerresolution ........................0.1-0.2mmPrint speed ...........................................30-300mm/sPrint format ............................................GCODENozzle (ø) .............................................0.4 mmFilament (ø) ..........................................1.75 mmSuitablefilamentmaterial .....................PLA, Flexible, Wood, Pearl, Elastic, Copper, AluminiumExtrudingtemperature. .........................+180to+260°C

(whennozzletemperaturerangesbetween230to260°C,operationtimemust not exceed 10 mins per cycle)

Interfaces ..............................................USB 2.0 and SD card readerSystemrequirements ............................Windows®XPorlater,MacOS10.6.8orlaterCompatiblewith“Cura“software ..........Version15.04.6orlowerOperatingconditions .............................+5to+55°C,30–90%relativehumidity(non-condensing)Storageconditions ................................+5to+35°C,30–90%relativehumidity(non-condensing)Dimensions(WxHxD) .......................295 x 331 x 351 mmWeight ..................................................9.5kg

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.Copyright 2017 by Conrad Electronic SE.

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