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--- reprap-industrial-v1:quick-start-guide [2014/10/10 10:25]
Markus Bürgener [Initial commissioning]
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+~~NOTOC~~
 ====== Quick Start Guide ======
+Congratulation, you seemingly just received your RepRap Industrial 3D Printer. Read the following instructions thoroughly and you are up and running in no time.\\ \\
-Congratulation, you probably just received your RepRap Industrial 3D Printer. Follow these short instructions and you are up and running in no time!\\ \\
 You will always find the latest version of the manual, additional documentation and new software releases at\\
+<WRAP center round box 38%>
 <WRAP centeralign>
 //**http://docs.kuehlingkuehling.de**//
+</WRAP>
 </WRAP>
 Please visit our site regularly so that you do not miss important developments and new features.
+===== Components overview =====
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>
+[{{  :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_1.png?420  |The two main functional sections of the RepRap Industrial 3D printer: the build chamber with the functional components and the electronic chamber containing the regulation electronics.}}]
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>
+[{{  :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_2.png?420  |HMI touchscreen for direct operation and wake button at the front panel.}}]
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>
+|< 100% 5% - >|
+^  No.  ^ Description   ^
+|  1    | Build chamber     |
+|  2    | Electronic chamber       |
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>
+|< 100% 5% - >|
+^  No.  ^ Description   ^
+|  3    | Operating screen  |
+|  4    | Wake button       |
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>
+[{{  :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_3.png?420  |Power/network connections and mains switch at the rear panel.}}]
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>
+[{{  :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_4.png?420  |Filament feed system at the rear of the build chamber}}]
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>
+|< 100% 5% - >|
+^  No.  ^ Description        ^
+|  5    | Mains socket           |
+|  6    | Main switch          |
+|  7    | RJ45 ethernet socket  |
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP half column>
+|< 100% 5% - >|
+^  No.  ^ Description        ^
+|  8    | Filament inlet with limit switches  |
+|  9    | Filament spool carrier              |
+|  10    | Filament spool                      |
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
 ===== Safety precautions =====
-In order to ensure your own safety and the proper functioning of your RepRap Industrial read and observe the following information.
+<WRAP danger>
-==== Electrical safety ====
+ELECTRICAL HAZARD!
-  * Only connect the 3D Printer to the specified supply voltage.
-  * Do not operate the 3D Printer with defective cable connections.
-  * Work on the electrical connections and the electrical equipment of the 3D Printer **must only** be carried out by trained personnel.
-==== Health hazards ====
-  * Due to the production process and depending on the material used for printing, components in the build chamber may reach temperatures up to 300 °C (572 °F). Wear adequate protective gloves, when handling freshly printed objects if you do not wish to cool down the machine between two print jobs.
-  * The weight of the RepRap Industrial exceeds 50 kg. Always carry it **two by two**.
-  * Use only mild detergents for cleaning. When using solvents to remove filament residues, always regard the safety data sheet of the manufacturer. Wear adequate protective equipment if required.
-==== Damage risks ====
+All electrical equipment inside the 3D printer has been designed and built in accordance with the regulations stated in the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EG (see Declaration of Conformity) and established electrical engineering practice with all necessary respect to the user's safety.\\ Regard that handling electrical equipment always implies risks that require special care.\\
-  * Never switch off the machine by flipping the main switch while the system is still running. Always shut down the 3D Printer properly as described in [[quick-start-guide#Shutdown / Wake up]].
+To avoid electrical shock and burning injuries and damage to the 3D printer:
-  * Be careful not to damage the print bed. Scratched, broken or buckled print beds can no longer be used for production and must be replaced.
+  * Only connect the 3D printer to the specified supply voltage.
-  * Do not use solvents inside the build chamber. Solvent fumes may damage printer components or dissolve printed objects.
+  * Do not operate the 3D printer with defective cable connections.
+  * Do not set up the 3D printer in a moist environment.
+</WRAP>
+<WRAP warning>
+**DANGER OF CUTTING INJURIES AND EYE DAMAGE!**
-===== Additional information =====
+The packing straps are pretensioned and may whip when cut, causing cutting injuries or eye damage.
-  * Your network must provide DHCP IP address management and should be connected to the internet to enable the 3D Printer to fetch current time signal via Network Time Protocol (ntp).
+  * Hold down the top part of the strap and cut it at the side. Make sure it does not hit somebodies face.
-  * When printing large objects with high demands concerning dimensional accuracy and close tolerances, it is advisable to let the 3D Printer cool down for at least 30 minutes after finishing the print job to minimize warpage and to ensure the best possible results.
+</WRAP>
-  * Small gas bubbles appearing in the water cooling system after the initial commissioning are not unusual. Due to the heating process the coolant may degas. This should disappear within the first few operating hours. Otherwise, it is necessary to fill up the cooling system. You will find further information in the complete manual at [[http://docs.kuehlingkuehling.de|our website]].
-===== Overview =====
-[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_1.png?300|touchscreen and power-on button at the front}}] [{{:reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_overview_2.png?300|connections and main switch at the back}}]
-<WRAP clear></WRAP>
+<WRAP warning>
+**DANGER OF CRUSHING!**
+The 3D printer weighs 50kg (empty). Dropping or toppling of the 3D printer may cause crushing injuries. Lifting the printer on yourself can cause back injuries.
+  * Always carry the 3D printer **two by two** and hold it from beneath the bottom edges.
+</WRAP>
-^  No.  ^ Description  ^
+<WRAP caution>
-|  1  | touchscreen           |
+**DANGER OF CUTTING!**
-|  2  | power-on button       |
-|  3  | main switch           |
+The transport box is made of unfinished plywood and may hold splinters and sharp edges that can cause cutting injuries.
-|  4  | mains socket          |
+  * Take care when removing the transport packaging and wear protective gloves.
-|  5  | RJ45 ethernet socket  |
+</WRAP>
-===== Unpacking / Setting up =====
-  * After opening the wooden transport box lid, lift the plywood side frame off the pallet in one piece.
-  * Cut and remove the packing straps.
-  * Remove wooden panel and foam wrap on top of the machine.
-  * Take out the accessory kit box.
-  * Lift the 3D Printer with two persons onto a sturdy table with a **flat surface**. Always hold the machine from beneath the bottom edges.
-<WRAP info>
+<WRAP note>
-Installation requirements
+NOTICE
-The apparatus must not be set up in a surrounding with high formation of dust (e.g. near woodworks etc.). Ingress of particles into the filament feed system can lead to intense cleaning efforts due to clogging of the nozzle tips and thus immense non-productive time.\\
+In order to ensure your own safety and the proper functioning of your RepRap Industrial during operation read and observe the safety instructions in the online documentation.
-Make sure that no tablecloth is placed underneath the apparatus to avoid blocking the ventilation openings in the bottom. Loss of air flow can lead to severe damage by overheating of the drives.
 </WRAP>
-  * Pull the blue tape off the front doors (2x top edges, 2x bottom edges)
+===== Installation requirements =====
-  * Pull the blue tape off the print bed cardboard support and carefully remove the cardboard from underneath the print bed by tearing it into pieces.
+<WRAP group>
-  * Remove all remaining cardboard and blue tape used as transport protection from inside the build chamber.
+<WRAP half column>
-  * Gently move the print head into the center of the build chamber by hand.
+  * For optimal operation a free space according to the adjacent picture should be provided.
-  * Check the entire device carefully for any transportation damage.
+  * The substructure of the 3D printer must be stable and weight carrying with a minimum payload of 60kg and a flat surface.
-===== Initial commissioning =====
+  * No tablecloth must be placed underneath the 3D printer to avoid blocking the ventilation openings in the bottom. Loss of air flow can lead to severe damage by overheating of the drives.
-The first few steps will prepare your RepRap Industrial for its day-to-day duty:
+  * The 3D printer **must not** be set up in a surrounding with high formation of dust (e.g. near woodworks, grinding workplaces etc.). Ingress of particles into the filament feed system can lead to intense cleaning efforts due to clogging of the nozzle tips and thus immense non-productive time.
-  * Close the build chamber.
+  * Also ensure that the 3D printer cannot topple, slide or tilt due to operating vibrations.
-  * Set the main switch at the rear of the 3D Printer to **<0>** (OFF).
+  * A 110 - 230 V(AC) power source must be within reach of the power cable (1 m).
-  * Select the power cord from the accessory kit and connect the RepRap Industrial to the mains socket.
+  * Your network must provide DHCP IP address management and should be connected to the internet to enable the 3D Printer to fetch current time signal via Network Time Protocol (ntp).\\ Refer to the online manual if your network is built differently.
-  * Connect printer to wired ethernet via the RJ45 socket at the rear of the 3D Printer.
+</WRAP>
-  * Make sure that no foreign objects are left in the build chamber (transport locks, tools or the like).
-  * Toggle the main switch to **<I>** (ON). When the power supply is initially switched on after connection, the 3D Printer will boot up automatically. Please wait patiently until the full controller interface is loaded on the touchscreen. The screen will show the **//Print//** menu and the top-left status message should read **//Idle//**.\\
-The next step is preheating the build chamber and the print bed in order to enable calibration at operating temperature:
-  * Tap the **[Configuration]** button to enter the respective menu.
-  * Select a temperature profile for Chamber/Bed preheating.
-  * Go back to the **[Print]** tab and activate the build chamber by tapping **[Build Chamber ON]** and then start the heating by tapping **[Preheat Chamber/Bed ON]**. The current temperatures are indicated on the bottom of the screen.
-  * Let the build chamber heat for approximately 45 minutes.
-After the preheating, it is necessary to calibrate the print bed.\\
+<WRAP half column>
+[{{  :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_workspace.png?300  |Free space required for optimal operation of the RepRap Industrial 3D printer.}}]
+</WRAP>
+</WRAP>
-<WRAP info>
+===== Setup =====
-IMPORTANT
+  * Cut and remove the packing straps around the transport box.
+  * Open the wooden transport box's lid and lift the plywood frame off the pallet in one piece.
+  * Cut and remove the packing straps around the 3D printer.
+  * Remove the wooden panel and foam wrap on top of the 3D printer.
+  * Take out the accessory kit box.
+  * Lift the 3D Printer onto the prepared pedestal.
+  * Remove all transport securing devices (blue tape and the cardboard underneath the print bed).
+  * Check the entire device carefully for any transportation damage and completeness of delivery.
-Run the calibration in the given order:
+===== Connecting, turning on and accessing the 3D printer =====
-  - Tap the [Setup] button to change to the setup menu.
+  * Plug the mains cable into the mains socket at the rear cover and connect the 3D printer to the power supply.
-  - Tap the [Print Bed Leveling] button to start the Wizard that will guide you through the leveling process.
+  * Connect the 3D printer to the local network via the RJ45 plug at the rear cover.
-  - Follow the on-screen instructions step by step.
+<WRAP group>
+<WRAP half column>
+  * Toggle the main switch at the rear cover to **<I>** (ON).
+  * It may take a few minutes until the touchscreen has fully loaded the operating screen - wait patiently without interfering. The first screen will be the **Print** screen with the (empty) print-job queue and the top-left status message displaying **Idle**.
 </WRAP>
-When the calibration has been successfully finished, all that is left to do is to load your RepRap Industrial:
+<WRAP half column>
-  * Tap the **[Load Filament]** button to start the Wizard that will guide you through the material feed process.
+[{{ :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_emptyprintscreen.png?400 |After the boot sequence the operating screen starts with the PRINT tab in IDLE mode. At initial commissioning, the print-job queue is empty and no temperature profiles are selected.}}]
-  * Follow the on-screen instructions step by step.
+</WRAP>
-<WRAP info>
+</WRAP>
-Adjusting the filament spools.
-Depending on the diameter of the filament spool you install, you may have to adjust the spool guides in order to avoid poor conveyance of the filament.\\ The spool guides are preinstalled for fitting the 750 g spools provided for test reasons.\\ To adjust the spool guides:
+<WRAP group>
-  * Use an Allen wrench size 2.5 to //loosen// the two fixing screws of each spool guide.
+<WRAP half column>
-  * Load a new filament spool onto the guide. Observe the direction of rotation.
+  * Switch to the **Setup** tab via the respective button in the header.
-  * Push the guide as close to the feed assembly as possible. Make sure that the spool does not scrape at the filament feed.
+  * Write down the web-interface URL displayed on the right half of the screen.
-  * //Carefully// fasten the fixing screws. Ensure that the hammerhead nuts are aligned correctly.
 </WRAP>
-  * At the end of the **//Load Filament//** Wizard, follow the suggestion to run the **//Prime Extruders//** Wizard by tapping the respective button.
-**That's it - your RepRap Industrial 3D Printer is ready for the first print.**
+<WRAP half column>
-===== Preparing the first print =====
+[{{ :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_setupurl_fullscreen.png?400 |The web-interface URL on the SETUP screen is required for connecting the 3D printer with your local network.}}]
-In the //**Setup**// menu at the touchscreen controller you see the network address (//**Web Interface  URL**//) by which the RepRap Industrial is accessible from any computer that is connected to the same network.\\
-Open a browser window on your computer and enter this URL in the address line.\\
-You will be greeted with a "First Steps" welcome page to conveniently guide you to the online manual for instructions on the installation of the necessary slicing-software and uploading your print-job to the printer.
-===== Shutdown / Wake up =====
-To shut down the RepRap Industrial tap the power symbol button at the touch screen. The system will then perform a clean shutdown after performing the cool-down sequence for safety reasons. When the screen turns black and the illuminated ring of the power-on button dims, the 3D Printer is in standby mode.\\
-To wake the machine from standby, just push the power-on button once and the system will reboot. Please wait patiently until the controller interface is entirely loaded on the touch screen at the machine front. On the screen, the top-left status message should read //**Idle**//.
-<WRAP center round info>
-During the boot sequence the screen stays black for a while. The boot-up may take several minutes. **Do not** push any button during boot-up.
 </WRAP>
-For day-to-day use, the power supply should stay connected to mains power (main switch in position **<I>** (ON).
-===== Important Information on handling the print bed =====
-The black sheets used as print beds are made of polyetherimide (PEI) glass fabric composite material. This material composition is highly resistant to a lot of solvents. It is particular compatible with acetone and isopropylalcohol.\\ If you experience insufficient adhesion of the printed objects to the print surface during the first prints, it is advisable to thoroughly clean the print bed once with an acetone-soaked lint-free cloth.\\ For further use, regular cleaning is usually not necessary. However, it should be ensured that the surface is always free of grease (i.e. fingerprints). Should grease residues on the surface lead to poor adhesion, the print bed can be degreased with isopropylalcohol.\\ After completion of a print proceed as follows:
-<WRAP center round important>
-**Danger of burning!**\\
-Immediately after a print the print bed may still hold temperatures **up to 115 °C (239 °F)**. **Wear** appropriate **protective gloves** when handling the print bed.\\ The print heads may hold temperatures of **up to 300 °C (572 °F)**. To avoid severe burns **do not touch** the print heads.
 </WRAP>
-  - Remove the two frontal bulldog clamps.
-  - Remove the print bed from from the print bed table.
+<WRAP group>
-  - Let the print bed cool down to room temperature with the workpiece still attached. Large printed objects are likely to separate themselves from the surface. Smaller objects may be released by gently bending the print bed from different angles and can easily pulled off afterwards.
+<WRAP half column>
-  - If residues of the print material remain on the print bed, use a very sharp, flat mounted blade to scrape the surface clean. Be careful **not to scratch** the print bed.
+  * Now open your web browser on your PC and enter the web-interface URL in the address line. You will be greeted with the **First steps** screen that provides a direct link to the online manual where all steps next to be taken are explained in detail.\\ \\ If you encounter problems with accessing the 3D printer (or anything else) you may find help in the Troubleshooting section of the online manual\\  ([[http://docs.kuehlingkuehling.de/reprap-industrial-v1/troubleshooting]]).
-<WRAP center round tip>
+</WRAP>
-Alternatively, ABS residues can be removed with a lint-free towel soaked in acetone. Make sure to thoroughly wash off any ABS residues. Remaining ABS smear may lead to increased adhesion, which can render it impossible to release printed objects without damage.</WRAP>
-===== Emergency stop =====
+<WRAP half column>
-You will find a red **//Emergency stop//** button in the top-right corner of the touchscreen. In case of any unexpected performance of the 3D Printer, press this button to immediately stop any mechanical movement in the build chamber and to shut down all heater elements.\\
+[{{ :reprap-industrial-v1:qsg_wif_firststeps.png?400 |}}]
-<WRAP center round info>
+</WRAP>
-  * The emergency stop function does not provide a cool down sequence. Do not use the emergency stop button to abort current print jobs, as this may lead to damage of the 3D Printer due to uncontrolled heat accumulation.
+</WRAP>
-  * Do not use the main switch as an emergency stop button. You risk loosing or corrupting data.
+<WRAP clear></WRAP>
+<WRAP centeralign>
+//**That's it - your RepRap Industrial 3D Printer is ready for the first print.\\
+Proceed with the instructions provided in the online documentation to perform your first prints and familiarize with your 3D printer.**//
 </WRAP>
-When the Emergency Stop is triggered, the microcontroller board responsible for the stepper motors, heaters and sensors is reset immediately and returns to idle state afterwards. Now it is safe to resolve any problems or defects in the build chamber. The build chamber can then be reactivated via the **//Print//** screen or by starting a print job as usual.

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