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| ====== Operating manual ====== | ====== 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.]] | + | [[{|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.}}] | [{{: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 === | === RepRapOnRails Software version lists === | ||
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| | 3 | Queue | List of uploaded print jobs sorted by time/date (oldest first); estimated time required for printing the respective job. | | | 3 | Queue | List of uploaded print jobs sorted by time/date (oldest first); estimated time required for printing the respective job. | | ||
| | 4 | Temperature/profile overview | Displays current and set temperature of each extruder, print bed and build chamber as well as the selected material profiles (see [[#configuration-screen|Configuration]]). Temperatures colored red are set and currently being actuated. | | | 4 | Temperature/profile overview | Displays current and set temperature of each extruder, print bed and build chamber as well as the selected material profiles (see [[#configuration-screen|Configuration]]). Temperatures colored red are set and currently being actuated. | | ||
| - | | 5 | [Emergency STOP] button | see also\\ -> [[#emergency-stop|Emergency stop]]\\ -> [[:manual#emergency-stop|Safety information in the Manual]] | | + | | 5 | [Emergency STOP] button | see also\\ -> [[#emergency-stop|Emergency stop]]\\ -> [[manual#emergency-stop|Safety information in the Manual]] | |
| | 6 | [Shut-down] button | Tap to shut down the 3D printer properly. | | | 6 | [Shut-down] button | Tap to shut down the 3D printer properly. | | ||
| | 7 | [Build Chamber ON/OFF] button | Tap to activate/deactivate drives and heaters after start-up. | | | 7 | [Build Chamber ON/OFF] button | Tap to activate/deactivate drives and heaters after start-up. | | ||
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| ^ No. ^ Description ^ Content/Function ^ | ^ No. ^ Description ^ Content/Function ^ | ||
| - | | 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]] | | + | | 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: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: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: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: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]] | | ||
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| |::: |::: | **{{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: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: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. | | |::: |::: | **{{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. | | ||
| - | |::: |::: | **{{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]]. | | + | |::: |::: | **{{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 ^ | ^ No. ^ Description ^ Content/Function ^ | ||
| - | | 1 | Drive control -\\ negative direction | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in [[:manual#drives|negative direction]], according to the selected step width. | | + | | 1 | Drive control -\\ negative direction | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in [[manual#drives|negative direction]], according to the selected step width. | |
| | 2 | {{anchor:omc14t02:[Printhead Maintenance Position]}} | Tap to move the extruder head into a preset position in the upper center of the build chamber directly in front of the doors where it is easily accessible for maintenance purposes. | | | 2 | {{anchor:omc14t02:[Printhead Maintenance Position]}} | Tap to move the extruder head into a preset position in the upper center of the build chamber directly in front of the doors where it is easily accessible for maintenance purposes. | | ||
| - | | 3 | Homing buttons | Tap to separately or simultaneously move the [[:manual#drives|axes]] to their starting positions. | | + | | 3 | Homing buttons | Tap to separately or simultaneously move the [[manual#drives|axes]] to their starting positions. | |
| - | | 4 | Drive control -\\ positive direction | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in [[:manual#drives|positive direction]], according to the selected step width. | | + | | 4 | Drive control -\\ positive direction | Moves every axis individually once for every tap in [[manual#drives|positive direction]], according to the selected step width. | |
| | 5 | {{anchor:omc14t05:Extruder temperature control}} | Enables directly setting the temperature and extruding filament for one extruder at a time (see the chapter [[reprap-industrial-v1:knowledge-base#setting-the-extrusion-temperature|"Extrusion temperature"]] in the "Material" section of the knowledgebase). | | | 5 | {{anchor:omc14t05:Extruder temperature control}} | Enables directly setting the temperature and extruding filament for one extruder at a time (see the chapter [[reprap-industrial-v1:knowledge-base#setting-the-extrusion-temperature|"Extrusion temperature"]] in the "Material" section of the knowledgebase). | | ||
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| - | After the [[:manual#Setup and Installation|installation]] the RepRap Industrial is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your RepRap Industrial for its day-to-day duty: | + | After the [[manual#Setup and Installation|installation]] the RepRap Industrial is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your RepRap Industrial for its day-to-day duty: |
| * Make sure that no foreign objects are left in the build chamber (transport locks, tools or the like). | * Make sure that no foreign objects are left in the build chamber (transport locks, tools or the like). | ||
| * Close the build chamber. | * Close the build chamber. | ||
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| - | The "extrusion multiplier" allows for compensation of varying filament properties, first of all the cutting depths of the drive gear into the filament but also deviations of the diameter (also see [[http://manual.slic3r.org/simple-mode/simple-mode#filament-settings|Slic3r manual]] and [[:tips-tricks#calibrating-the-extrusion|Tips & Tricks]]). | + | The "extrusion multiplier" allows for compensation of varying filament properties, first of all the cutting depths of the drive gear into the filament but also deviations of the diameter (also see [[http://manual.slic3r.org/simple-mode/simple-mode#filament-settings|Slic3r manual]] and [[tips-tricks#calibrating-the-extrusion|Tips & Tricks]]). |
| The extrusion properties of any material, although chemically exactly the same, may differ from one filament spool to the other so that it is impossible to determine the correct extrusion multiplier prior to delivery. After leveling the print bed, it is therefore mandatory to calibrate the extrusion to adapt your printer to the installed filament in order to ensure a correct printing performance. | The extrusion properties of any material, although chemically exactly the same, may differ from one filament spool to the other so that it is impossible to determine the correct extrusion multiplier prior to delivery. After leveling the print bed, it is therefore mandatory to calibrate the extrusion to adapt your printer to the installed filament in order to ensure a correct printing performance. | ||
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| //When printing ABS it __may be__ necessary to run the [Extrusion calibration] wizard after changing the filament spool without changing the material itself.\\ | //When printing ABS it __may be__ necessary to run the [Extrusion calibration] wizard after changing the filament spool without changing the material itself.\\ | ||
| - | It __is__ necessary to find the correct extrusion multiplier after changing the material. The respective procedure is described [[:tips-tricks#calibrating-the-extrusion|here]].// | + | It __is__ necessary to find the correct extrusion multiplier after changing the material. The respective procedure is described [[tips-tricks#calibrating-the-extrusion|here]].// |
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| Other material-subsurface combinations may require some force (e.g. PC on ABS-glue) or solving of the coating, rinsing the print bed with water for example is suitable when printing on PVA-glue.\\ | Other material-subsurface combinations may require some force (e.g. PC on ABS-glue) or solving of the coating, rinsing the print bed with water for example is suitable when printing on PVA-glue.\\ | ||
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| - | Find more information about the properties and handling of the PEI print bed in the parts description of the [[:manual#print-table-and-print-bed|Manual]]. | + | Find more information about the properties and handling of the PEI print bed in the parts description of the [[manual#print-table-and-print-bed|Manual]]. |
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