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  • Page 1 UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 2 If for any reason you must ship your 3D printer, carefully package the printer to avoid any damage during transit. It is recommended that you save and use the original packaging. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    9.2 Loading a 3D model ........................28 9.3 View Options ..........................29 9.4 Model transformations......................31 9.5 Other Maintenance Options ..................... 33 9.6 Print Preferences ........................35 10. PRINTING ........................... 39 10.1 P ..........................39 REPARATION UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 4 DLL NOT FOUND PROBLEM APPENDIX A - SUPPORT ........................55 APPENDIX B – 3D SOFTWARE ......................55 3D CAD S ....................... 55 OFTWARE AND OTHERS 3D S ......................... 55 CANNING OFTWARE UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Keep fingers away from moving parts. Tools and parts should be stored at a suitable height away from small children. Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves and glasses. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 6: The Following Classifications Are Used In This Manual

    20% and 50%; Operating outside these limits may result in low quality mod- els. 1.2.4 New Updates It’s best to check for any new updates here for your printer http://3dprintingsystems.com/support/updates/ UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 7: Overview

    2. Overview Thank you for choosing the UP Plus 2 3D Printer. It is designed with ultimate portability and sim- plicity in mind. The system and software allows you to print great models with only a few key- strokes, even if you have never used a 3D printer before. The system uses a nozzle to deposit mol- ten plastic, so printed parts are strong and durable.

  • Page 8: Appearance

    2.1 Appearance Figure 1. Front view of printer UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 9: Printer Burn In Test

    Computer is sending / spooling job to the printer. Flashing 5 times per second Extruder is heating Flashing 2 times per second Printing in progress Flashing about every 2 seconds Printing has stopped. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    2.3 Accessories PARTS UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Output (optional feeder) 12VDC 1amp Smart auto-generated and easy to Model Support break away support material. Input Format Workstation compatibility Windows XP/Vista/7 & Mac 2.4.3 Environmental specifications Ambient temperature 15°C～30°C Relative humidity 20%～50% UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 12: Quick Step By Step Setup Guide

    4. Load the spool of filament onto the roll holder, with the filament coming out from the back of the roll / printer. Do not let go of the end of the filament! UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 13 10cm out the other end of the tube. Top View 6. Push the end of the filament into the print head feed hole as far down as it will go. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 14 260c, then it will beep and start feeding the fila- ment out of the nozzle in a long line. It will do this for about 30 seconds, remove the extruded filament. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 15 Make sure that the cable is seated flush in the socket of the sensor. 20. In the software, click 3D Print / Nozzle Height Detect. (if “Nozzle Height Detect” is greyed out check the connections) UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 16 27. Select the following: Z Resolution: “0.2mm” = Each layers height Fill: Objects internal fill - Hollow Honeycomb (bottom right) Support Angle: 30 degrees Typically these are the only values you’ll need to change. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 17: Installing 3D Printer Software

    64bit computers Program files x86\UP”). Note: This installs the UP soft- ware, the UP drivers, UP sample files and firmware into your Program files/UP folder. 4.1 Installing drivers (Windows) Required for Windows only, MAC doesn’t require drivers. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 18: Windows 8 - Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

    Click the “Initialise” option under the “3D print” menu. The printer will beep and the initialisation procedure will begin. The printer will then return the platform and print head to the printer’s origin and beep again when it is UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 19: Initialise With Front Switch

    1. Ensure your Perfboard is clean and smooth both sides, as a small piece of plastic could cause the levelling to be uneven. 2. Plug in the black calibration wire into the back of the printer. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 20: How Does Automatic Platform Levelling Work

    6.2 Software Platform Levelling This is not required as the UP Plus 2 has automatic platform levelling, refer to 6.1 Ensure your Perfboard is clean and smooth both sides, as a small piece of plastic could cause the levelling to be uneven.

  • Page 21: Manual Platform Levelling

    10. As the platform gets more level, increase the platform height to the nozzle, so it is easier see the gap. You will most likely need to repeat the process 5-9 a few times going in a clockwise manner. Each time reducing the amount of turn on the screws. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 22: Platform Height (Automatic & Manual)

    (the value will be around +/- 135mm) 7.2 Manual Platform Height Setup If using the automatic method, you don’t need to do the manual setup. Please read this care- UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 23 “Max: xx” “To:” copy the value from into the box as per diagram and click “To:”. Now to increase the Max height, click “Set Nozzle Height” and click “Yes” to save it. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 24 You do not need to initialise the printer after every print. Only when switching on the printer or cancelling a print. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 25: Loading The Filament Into The Extruder

    After the printer beeps a second time (meaning the extrusion process is complete), pull away the piece of extruded plastic. (Windows version) (Mac version) Example of a good extrusion after doing an extrude. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 26: Withdrawing Filament From The Extruder

    After the printer beeps a second time (meaning the extru- sion process is complete), pull away the piece of filament. Cut the end of the filament flat. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 27: Using The Basic Functions

    9. Using the basic functions 9.1 Start the program Click on the UP icon on the desktop. FILE 3D Print Edit View Tools Help UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 28: Loading A 3D Model

    If the normals are facing the wrong way, then the model is coloured in red. Try fixing it with the Fix tool or saving it as an UP3 file and reopening it. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 29: View Options

    Pan: Press Ctrl and the middle mouse button at the same time and move the mouse: This causes the view to pan. You can also use the arrow keys to pan the view. Scale: Rotate the mouse wheel: The view gets zoomed in or out. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 30 View: The system has 8 preset standard views stored under the “View” button on the toolbar. Click the View button on the toolbar (the start-up value for the View button is “Fit") to find these options: (Windows version) (Mac version) UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 31: Model Transformations

    For example: Rotate the model around Y axis by 30 Procedure: 1. Click “Rotate”; 2. Input 30 in the text box；3. Click “Y axis”. Note: positive numbers rotate counter clockwise and negative numbers rotate clockwise. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 32 3.2.5 Placing models onto the build platform Appropriately placing your models on the platform can have an effect on print quality. TIP: In general, try to place your model in the centre of the platform. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 33: Other Maintenance Options

    If it is a new spool, the quantity should be set to 700 grams. You can also specify whether the material you are printing UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 34 The “Bottom” button returns the platform to the lowest position. Set Nozzle Height: Takes whatever value you have in the “To” box and transfers it to the Nozzle box of the setup screen. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 35: Print Preferences

    Solid Honeycomb: The part is made of nearly solid plastic, which gives you the strongest part with a longer print time. This setting is recommended for strong and functional parts. Semi-Solid Honeycomb UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 36 In the image on the left of a green curve, the red indicates the amount of support material, changing the angle higher will produce more support. Set to > 10° Set to > 50° UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 37 Support - Area: The surface area above which support material gets used. When you choose 5mm , for example, there will be no support if the overhanging area is less than 5mm UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 38 Printing the bunny in this mode will not create a bottom surface and its back will cave in. See the below comparison. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 39: Printing

    For large models results can be improved by preheating the build platform. Click the “Preheat” option on the “3D Print” menu and the printer begins to heat the platform. Let the platform get up UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 40: Options During Printing

     Initialise Switch: By holding down the front switch on the printer, will abort the current print job, bring the platform down and then put the printer into sleep mode. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 41: Print Options

    Having the door open or closed really depends on the type of model you are printing. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 42: Calculating Model Costs

    Slide the spatula under the model and slowly wiggle it back and forth to pry loose the model. TIP: Remember to use gloves as the platform and model may still be hot. The spatula is sharp, gloves must be worn. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 43: Removing The Raft

    ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back with a slight brushing of Acetone (nail varnish re- mover). UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 44: Removing Support Material

    CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL, ESPECIALLY WITH PLA MATERIAL. CAUTION: The support material and the tools are sharp. Wear gloves and safety glasses when removing the part from the printer or support material. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    The Vertical calibration procedure allows you to ensure that the printer platform is perfectly hori- zontal and that the printer prints consistently in the X, Y and Z direction. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 46 Finally, measure the height of Front Centre component, which should be 40mm. If the part meas- ures near 40mm, enter 40mm as the value. Click “OK” to record all these values and exit the calibration window. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 47: Updating Your Rom

    ONLY remove the nozzle when it is very hot, trying to remove it while cold will damage the extruder block! If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle and clean it. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 48: Cleaning The Perfboard

    Check and recheck!!! UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    1. Close the vent door on the extruder head Nozzle too cool 2. Check in maintenance of the extruder temperature and contact support. Platform too cool 1. Check in maintenance of the platform temperature and UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 50: Air Printing

    • When extruding plastic, if the filament comes out at an angle, that's a sign of a blocked nozzle / column. • The photo above shows a good extrusion. The filament is a thick straight line. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 51: How To Clean The Nozzle

    If the nozzle is blocked, remove the nozzle and clean it. (only when the noz- zle is hot) The extruder and platform are hot. Use gloves when working in this area of printer. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 52: How To Clean The Extruder Column

    Use a brush clean the plastic dust residue that is around the drive gear.  Replace the drive gear cover and replace the plastic cover. Note: There are a few different variations of extruder heads, but removal is similar. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 53: Solution For "Winusb.dll Not Found" Problem

    2. Click “Device Manager” button, and the following dialog box will popup. Find the “3DPrinter@FreeMC” in the USB section. 3. Click the right mouse button and select the “Uninstall” option. The confirm dialog box will ap- pear. Click “OK”. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 54 5. Unplug the USB cable, then plug again. Windows will find a new device. Manually select driver folder (Default is C:\Program files\UP\Driver or C:\Program files(X86)\UP\Driver); 6. There should now be a new driver section in the device manager as shown below: UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Support

    Autodesk 123D – easy and free available on iPAD, MAC & PC, 3D Scanning Software  Scanetc 3D Scanner Kit - http://store.3dprintingsystems.com/3D_Scanning/Scanect-3d-scanner  123Catch – easy to use, results vary. Plus others… http://3dprintingsystems.com/best-software-for-3d-printing/ UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
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