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reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.1.0-operation-and-commissioning [2016/03/16 10:02]
Markus Bürgener [The web interface] sub-chapters added
reprap-industrial-v1:software-version-v1.1.0-operation-and-commissioning [2017/01/18 09:52] (current)
Simon Kühling old revision restored (2016/03/16 14:11)
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 +===== Starting the 3D Printer =====
 +There are two possible states from which to start the 3D printer: "​switched off" and in "​standby"​. Either way starting the 3D printer is a one-button-only procedure. After the boot sequence the operating screen starts with the [[#​print-screen|Print screen]] in IDLE mode.
  
-===== Operation =====+==== Switching on ====
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-With the release of RepRapOnRails version v1.1.0, all basic functions are now represented on the start-up **[[#print-screen|Print]]** screen.\\ The newly designed **[[#​configuration-screen|Configuration]]** menu enables ​the operator to preselect temperature profiles for the extruders and the print bed and build chamber more directly which simplifies preheating and priming according to current needs.\\ ​**[[#​setup-screen|Setup]]** offers ​the operating wizards for guided day-to-day functions.\\ More advanced features like program-independent operation of the axes have been moved to the **[[#​expert-control-screen|Expert control]]** screen which now also provides direct setting of the extruder temperatures and test extrusion.\\ The **[[#​log-screen|Log]]** menu provides the history of machine code input and output as well as the keyboard for direct input of operating instructions.\\ +If the 3D printer is [[#switching-off-the-3d-printer|switched off via the main switch]] at the rear cover (position ​**<0>**) toggle ​the  ​switch ​to **<I>** (ON).\\ The 3D printer will boot automatically.\\ 
-The following paragraphs provide detailed information of the software'​s operating screens and explain ​the specific functions.\\ +It may take a few minutes until the touchscreen has fully loaded ​the operating screen - wait patiently without interfering.\\ 
-Additional information for the preparation of print jobs can be found in [[reprap-industrial-v1:​Tips&​Tricks#​Slicing|Tips and tricks]] ​and the manual of the [[http://​manual.slic3r.org/​|slicing software]].+The first screen will be the **Print** screen with the (empty) ​print-job queue and the top-left status message displaying **Idle**.
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-==== Starting the 3D printer ==== +==== Waking ​from standby ====
-There are two possible states ​from which to start the 3D printer: "​switched off" and in "standby". Either way starting the 3D printer is a one-button-only procedure. After the boot sequence the operating screen starts with the [[#​print-screen|Print screen]] in IDLE mode. +
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-==Switching on ===+
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-If the 3D printer ​is [[#​switching-off-the-3d-printer|switched off via the main switch]] at the rear cover (position **<​0>​**) toggle the  switch to **<​I>​** (ON).\\ The 3D printer ​will boot automatically.\\ +If the 3D printer ​has only been shut down via the touchscreen and set into standby mode (see section ​[[#​switching-off-the-3d-printer|Print screen]]), press the wake button ​at the front cover. The light ring of the button lights up and the 3D printer ​boots automatically.
-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**.+
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-=== Waking from standby ​===+ 
 +===== Graphical User Interface (GUI) =====
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-If the 3D printer has only been shut down via the touchscreen ​and set into standby mode (see section ​[[#switching-off-the-3d-printer|Print screen]]), press the wake button at the front cover. The light ring of the button lights up and the 3D printer boots automatically.+With the release of RepRapOnRails version v1.1.0, all basic functions are now represented on the start-up **[[#​print-screen|Print]]** screen.\\ The newly designed **[[#​configuration-screen|Configuration]]** menu enables the operator to preselect temperature profiles for the extruders ​and the print bed and build chamber more directly which simplifies preheating and priming according to current needs.\\ **[[#setup-screen|Setup]]** offers the operating wizards for guided day-to-day functions.\\ More advanced features like program-independent operation of the axes have been moved to the **[[#expert-control-screen|Expert control]]** ​screen ​which now also provides direct setting of the extruder temperatures and test extrusion.\\ The **[[#​log-screen|Log]]** menu provides ​the history of machine code input and output as well as the keyboard for direct input of operating instructions.\\ 
 +The following paragraphs provide detailed information ​of the software'​s operating screens ​and explain ​the specific functions.\\ 
 +Additional information for the preparation of print jobs can be found in [[reprap-industrial-v1:​Tips&​Tricks#​Slicing|Tips and tricks]] and the manual of the [[http://​manual.slic3r.org/​|slicing software]].
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-==== [Print] screen ====+===== [Print] screen ​=====
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-=== Starting print jobs ===+==== Starting print jobs ====
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-=== Pause function ===+==== Pause function ​====
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-=== Finishing a print job ===+==== Finishing a print job ====
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-=== Switching off the 3D printer ​===+==== Switching off the 3D Printer ====
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-=== Emergency stop ===+==== Emergency stop ====
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   * You can now resume normal operation.   * You can now resume normal operation.
  
-==== [Configuration] screen ====+===== [Configuration] screen ​=====
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-=== Creating profiles via the web interface ​==+===== [Setup] ​screen ​=====
-During a print job all necessary temperature data are provided by the respective G-code. For priming the extruders outside a print job the temperature setting required for extruding a material is provided by the //Filament profiles//​.\\ +
-Similarly, precise print bed leveling needs defined bed and chamber temperatures according to the printed material before a G-code is executed. These settings are provided by the //​Chamber/​Bed Preheating Profiles//​. +
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-To create a filament profile open the web interface of your 3D printer, choose the //Setup// menu  and: +
-  - Select //Filament Profiles// and click [Add Profile] to set material properties. +
-    - Enter the material **Name** in the according input field. +
-    - Enter the **Extrusion Temperature** in °C in the according input field. +
-  - Click [Add] or press <​Enter>​ to save the settings. The new filament profile is added to the list, newest at the bottom. +
-  * To change the settings click [edit] and enter the new properties. +
-  * To delete a profile click [remove] and confirm the safety query. +
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-[{{:​reprap-industrial-v1:​wif_setup_addfilamentprofile.png?​400|Filament profile setup via the web interface.}}] +
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-To create a preheating profile open the web interface of your 3D printer, choose the //Setup// menu  and: +
-  - Select //​Chamber/​Bed Preheating Profiles// and click [Add Profileto set material properties. +
-    - Enter the profile **Name** in the according input field. +
-    - Enter the required **Chamber Temperature** in °C in the according input field. +
-    - Enter the necessary **Bed Temperature** in °C in the according input field. +
-  - Click [Add] or press <​Enter>​ to save the settings. The new preheating profile is added to the list, newest at the bottom. +
-  * To change the settings click [edit] and enter the new properties. +
-  * To delete a profile click [remove] and confirm the safety query. +
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-[{{:​reprap-industrial-v1:​wif_setup_addpreheatingprofile.png?​400|Preheating profile setup via the web interface.}}] +
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-==== [Setup] screen ​====+
 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.\\ 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. This screen also provides system information and the web address needed to connect to the 3D printer via the network.
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-=== Changing the filament ===+==== Changing the filament ​====
 When the filament limit switch at the [[reprap-industrial-v1:​manual#​Filament supply|filament supply]] registers the end of the filament strand on the spool, the 3D printer stops automatically and signals lack of material at the touchscreen.\\ When the filament limit switch at the [[reprap-industrial-v1:​manual#​Filament supply|filament supply]] registers the end of the filament strand on the spool, the 3D printer stops automatically and signals lack of material at the touchscreen.\\
 If you want to remove the filament for other reasons (e.g. to use a differently colored material), the following description applies also. If you want to remove the filament for other reasons (e.g. to use a differently colored material), the following description applies also.
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-=== Adjusting the spool carriers ===+==== Adjusting the spool carriers ​====
 == Required tools == == Required tools ==
   * Allen wrench #2.5   * Allen wrench #2.5
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-==== [Expert Control] screen ====+===== [Expert Control] screen ​=====
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-==== [Log] screen ====+===== [Log] screen ​=====
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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.//​+//The GCODE 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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-=== Uploading print jobs to the 3D printer === 
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-Every PC connected to your network can access the RepRap Industrial via the //Web Interface URL// (network address) that is displayed in the //​[[#​setup-screen|Setup]]//​ screen at the GUI. 
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-  * Open your internet browser and enter the URL in the address line. 
-  * The web-interface opens with //"​First Steps"//​. Clicking on the provided link will redirect here. 
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-[{{:​reprap-industrial-v1:​wi_firststeps_v110.png?​400|Web-interface - "First steps" start-up screen}}] 
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-  * Change to the //Queue// tab to upload your print job to the 3D printer. 
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-[{{:​reprap-industrial-v1:​op_initcommqueuewebif.png?​400|Web-interface - "​Queue"​ print job overview}}] 
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-  * Click [Add Printjob] and then [Browse] to select a G-code. ​ 
-  * Enter the identification (name or number or the like) of the print job in the text field //Name// and if required add additional information via the text field //Note//. 
-  * Click [Add] to upload the selected file to the printer. 
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-The print job is now available for printing on your RepRap Industrial and can be selected directly for printing via the touchscreen controller on the 3D printer. 
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-[{{:​reprap-industrial-v1:​initcomm_addprintjob.png?​400|Web-interface - adding print jobs via the "​Queue"​}}] ​ 
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 === Starting the print job === === Starting the print job ===
 +Upload the GCODE to the 3D Printer via the web interface as described in [[#​queue|Queue]].
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