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--- reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.1.0-operation-and-commissioning [2015/11/02 11:47]
Markus Bürgener [Software version v1.1.0 and higher - Operation and commissioning]
+++ reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.1.0-operation-and-commissioning [2016/03/16 10:00]
Markus Bürgener [The web interface] created
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 ====== Operating manual ======
 [[{|width:50%; color:red}software-version-v1.0.5-operation-and-commissioning|If your RepRap Industrial 3D printer is of hardware revision 1.0.0 and has not been updated, you are probably still running RepRapOnRails version 1.0.5.\\ Clicking here will redirect you to the respective manual.]]
 [{{:reprap-industrial-v1:touchscreen.png?600|The high-resolution 10"-TFT touchscreen mounted at the front panel enables direct operation of the RepRap Industrial.}}]
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-This manual describes the [[#Initial commissioning|initial commissioning]] of the 3D printer after [[manual#setup-and-installation|installation]], the [[#Operation|operation]] via the //RepRapOnRails// operating software and the all manual operating tasks that must be performed during normal day-today use.
+This manual describes the [[#Initial commissioning|initial commissioning]] of the 3D printer after [[manual#setup-and-installation|installation]], the [[#Operation|operation]] via the //RepRapOnRails// operating software and the all manual operating tasks that must be performed during normal day-today use.\\
+=== RepRapOnRails Software version lists ===
+  * v1.1.0 (current)
+  * v1.0.5 (05/2013 - 02/2015)
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 ===== Operation =====
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 ==== [Setup] screen ====
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 The //Setup// menu displays walkthrough instructions (wizards) for different operations needed during daily operation, [[#Setup and initial commissioning|initial commissioning]], [[reprap-industrial-v1:service-guide|servicing]] and [[reprap-industrial-v1:troubleshooting#Troubleshooting|troubleshooting]]. If you choose one of the wizards, a step-by-step guide will provide all necessary information for completing the respective task.\\
 This screen also provides system information and the web address needed to connect to the 3D printer via the network.
-^  No.  ^ Description   ^ Content/Function  ^^
+[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:gui_setupmenu_v110.png?600|Wizard selection on the setup screen. Beginning with ReRapOnRails v1.3.0, the nozzle change wizard has been replaced by the backlash calibration wizard.}}]
-|   1   | {{anchor:omc13t1:Wizard selection}}  | Different wizards for different tasks; needed to keep your 3D printer up and running:  ||
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-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t11:Print Bed Leveling}}** Ensures that print bed and nozzle tip are evenly distanced at every point of the surface.\\ -> [[tips-tricks#print-bed-leveling|tips]] ||
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-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t12:Unload Filament}}** False removal of filament from the supply system can damage the limit switch in the feed unit. Follow the given instructions when filament must be removed.\\ -> [[#Changing the filament|additional information]] ||
+^  No.  ^ Description   ^ Content/Function  ^
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t13:Load Filament}}** False insertion of filament can damage the 3D printer or lead to coiling of the filament and thereby ruining the print. Follow the given instructions when filament must be refilled or changed.\\ -> [[#Changing the filament|additional information]] ||
+|   1   | {{anchor:omc13t1:Wizards for daily operation}}\\ Different wizards for different tasks; needed to keep your 3D printer up and running.  | **{{anchor:omc13t11:Print Bed Leveling}}** Ensures that print bed and nozzle tip are evenly distanced at every point of the surface.\\ -> [[knowledge-base#print-bed-leveling|tips]] |
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t14:Prime Extruders}}** After changing/refilling filament or subsequent to nozzle change the extruders must be primed to remove enclosed air from the nozzle tip.\\ -> [[#changing-the-filament|additional information]] ||
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t12:Unload Filament}}** False removal of filament from the supply system can damage the limit switch in the feed unit. Follow the given instructions when filament must be removed.\\ -> [[#Changing the filament|additional information]] |
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t15:Nozzle Change}}** To change the nozzle tips (e.g. for printing with another bore diameter for higher troughput) follow the given instructions. Make sure not do damage the extruder nozzle barrel. | <wrap em>obsolete since v1.3.0</wrap>  |
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t13:Load Filament}}** False insertion of filament can damage the 3D printer or lead to coiling of the filament and thereby ruining the print. Follow the given instructions when filament must be refilled or changed.\\ -> [[#Changing the filament|additional information]] |
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t16:Calibrate Extrusion}}** When printing material with other properties than before, it might be necessary to adjust the throughflow of the nozzle. To find the correct //Extrusion multiplier// to be entered in the //Filament settings// of Slic3r, run this wizard. Also regard the description given in the respective [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|initial commissioning]] section. ||
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t14:Prime Extruders}}** After changing/refilling filament or subsequent to nozzle change the extruders must be primed to remove enclosed air from the nozzle tip.\\ -> [[#changing-the-filament|additional information]] |
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t17:Calibrate Extruder Offset}}** This function is needed for dual extruder prints. To teach the offset distance between the nozzle tips in X- and Y-direction, run this wizard. ||
+|  2  | {{anchor:omc13t2: Calibration wizards}}\\ These wizards are needed during commissioning, during change of material and other more rarely tasks. | **{{anchor:omc13t15:Nozzle Change}}** <wrap em>obsolete since v1.3.0</wrap> To change the nozzle tips (e.g. for printing with another bore diameter for higher troughput) follow the given instructions. Make sure not do damage the extruder nozzle barrel. |
-|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t18:Calibrate Backlash}}** This function replaces the backlash calibration procedure described in the [[service-guide#backlash-calibration|Service Guide]]. | <wrap em>//new in v1.3.0//</wrap>  |
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t16:Calibrate Extrusion}}** When printing material with other properties than before, it might be necessary to adjust the throughflow of the nozzle. To find the correct //Extrusion multiplier// to be entered in the //Filament settings// of Slic3r, run this wizard. Also regard the description given in the respective [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|initial commissioning]] section. |
-|  2  | {{anchor:omc13t2:Web Interface URL}}   | Needed to connect to your RepRap Industrial via the network\\ -> [[#uploading-print-jobs-to-the-3D-printer|additional information]] ||
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t17:Calibrate Extruder Offset}}** This function is needed for dual extruder prints. To teach the offset distance between the nozzle tips in X- and Y-direction, run this wizard. |
-|   3   | {{anchor:omc13t3:Version numbers}}  | The valid version numbers of your RepRap Industrial's hardware, the installed RepRapOnRails software and the microcontroller firmware for your information. Please provide these numbers for identification in case of service requests. ||
+|::: |::: | **{{anchor:omc13t18:Calibrate Backlash}}** <wrap em>//new in v1.3.0//</wrap> This function replaces the backlash calibration procedure described in the [[service-guide#backlash-calibration|Service Guide]]. |
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+^  No.  ^ Description   ^ Content/Function  ^
+|  3  | {{anchor:omc13t3:Web Interface URL}}   | Needed to connect to your RepRap Industrial via the network\\ -> [[#uploading-print-jobs-to-the-3D-printer|additional information]] ||
+|   4   | {{anchor:omc13t4:Version numbers}}  | The valid version numbers of your RepRap Industrial's hardware, the installed RepRapOnRails software and the microcontroller firmware for your information. Please provide these numbers for identification in case of service requests. ||
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-[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:gui_setupmenu_v110.png?400|GUI v1.1.0 Setup main screen with wizard selection and system information.}}]
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-[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:gui_v110_setupmain_v2.png?400|GUI v1.3.0 Setup main screen: the nozzle change wizard was replaced by the backlash calibration wizard.}}]
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 //The G-code input field is an advanced feature and requires sound knowledge of G-code programming. Inappropriate G-codeing may damage the 3D printer massively.//
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+===== The web interface =====
+The web interface provides the communication between your PC and the 3D Printer. Uploading print job GCODES to the 3D Printer and creating temperature profiles are the main functions.\\
+You can also check system's information and settings, install firmware updates and download the LOG-file for troubleshooting purposes.\\
+\\
+To open the web interface enter the web interface URL into the address line of your internet browser. You can find the web interface URL on the [[#setup-screen|Setup screen]] of the GUI.\\
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   - Start Slic3r to process a 3D model into G-code data.
   - Select the preconfigured profiles for filament, print and printer before generating a G-code file.
-    * Open the //Filament Settings// tab end enter the [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|extrusion multiplier]] measured during calibration.\\ **Rename and save** the filament profile.
+    * Open the //Filament Settings// tab end enter the [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|extrusion multiplier]] measured during calibration.
+    * **Rename and save** the filament profile.
   - Export the G-code data.\\ Refer to the [[http://manual.slic3r.org/|Slic3r manual]] for help on fine tuning any parameters for the printing process.
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-[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:tt_extrusionmultiplier.png?400|Setting the extrusion multiplier in Slic3r.}}]
+[{{:reprap-industrial-v1:slic3r_start_plater_select.png?400|Slic3r steps while crating a print job, including setting the extrusion multiplier.}}]
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