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| ====== Initial commissioning ====== | ====== Initial commissioning ====== | ||
| - | After [[:transport-and-installation|installing and connecting]] the VP75 is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your VP75 for its day-to-day duty: | + | After [[transport-and-installation|installing and connecting]] the VP75 is ready for initial commissioning. The first few steps will prepare your VP75 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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| <WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
| - | [{{:dev:010_loadspool.png?300|Positioning the spool on the guide rails.}}] | + | [{{010_loadspool.png?300|Positioning the spool on the guide rails.}}] |
| <WRAP clear/> | <WRAP clear/> | ||
| <WRAP info> | <WRAP info> | ||
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| <WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
| - | [{{:dev:20161124_194217.jpg?200|}}] | + | [{{20161124_194217.jpg?200|}}] |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| ===== Priming and preheating ===== | ===== Priming and preheating ===== | ||
| - | ==== Extruder priming ==== | + | ==== Print Head priming ==== |
| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||
| <WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
| - | After material has been loaded the next step is priming the extruder to ensure good filling of the nozzle. | + | After material has been loaded the next step is priming the print head to ensure good filling of the nozzle. |
| * At the operating screen, open the //Expert Control// screen. | * At the operating screen, open the //Expert Control// screen. | ||
| * On the bottom side of the screen you will find buttons to heat the extruder. | * On the bottom side of the screen you will find buttons to heat the extruder. | ||
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| - | ==== Preaheating the build plate and the build chamber ==== | + | ==== Preaheating the print bed and the build chamber ==== |
| <WRAP group> | <WRAP group> | ||
| <WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> | ||
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| * Open the //Filament Settings// tab end enter the [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|extrusion multiplier]] measured during calibration. | * Open the //Filament Settings// tab end enter the [[#determining-the-extrusion-multiplier|extrusion multiplier]] measured during calibration. | ||
| * **Rename and save** the filament profile. | * **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. | + | - Export the G-code data.\\ Refer to the [[Downloads|Slic3r manual]] for help on fine tuning any parameters for the printing process. |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| NOTICE | NOTICE | ||
| - | To avoid scratching do not use pointed tools (e.g. screwdrivers) to remove the object from the build plate.\\ If residues of the print material remain on the build plate, use a **very sharp, flat mounted blade** to scrape the surface clean.\\ | + | To avoid scratching do not use pointed tools (e.g. screwdrivers) to remove the object from the build sheet.\\ If residues of the print material remain on the build sheet, use a **very sharp, flat mounted blade** to scrape the surface clean.\\ |
| - | Scratches in the build plate's surface may lead to enforced adhesion of prints. Severely scratched or broken build plates can no longer be used for production and must be replaced. | + | Scratches in the build plate's surface may lead to enforced adhesion of prints. Severely scratched or broken build sheets can no longer be used for production and must be replaced. |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| - | To remove objects from the build plate let it cool down to room temperature; larger parts should remain in the switched off build chamber until cooled down.\\ | + | To remove objects from the build sheet let it cool down to room temperature; larger parts should remain in the switched off build chamber until cooled down.\\ |
| With materials suited to being printed on PEI the part will loosen itself from the build plate when cooling due to shrinkage which can be heard by the crackling noises. If otherwise, twist and bend the build plate until the object comes free.\\ | With materials suited to being printed on PEI the part will loosen itself from the build plate when cooling due to shrinkage which can be heard by the crackling noises. If otherwise, twist and bend the build plate until the object comes free.\\ | ||
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| - | Find more information about the properties and handling of the PEI build plate in the parts description of the [[:manual#print-table-and-print-bed|Manual]]. | + | Find more information about the properties and handling of the PEI build sheet in the [[description|parts description]] of this manual. |
| <WRAP clear> </WRAP> | <WRAP clear> </WRAP> | ||
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