Geeetech Acrylic I3 Pro, Assemble Instruction

Page 1: ...Assemble Instruction of Geeetech Acrylic Prusa I3 Pro pro B ...

Page 2: ...le the Z axis the vertical axis 28 6 1 Assemble the Z axis bottom mount 28 6 2 Assemble the 2 Z motors 30 7 Assemble the X axis the horizontal axis 32 7 1 Assemble the smooth rods 32 7 2 Assemble the X Axis Idler 32 7 3 Assemble the X Axis end 35 7 4 Assemble the X axis rods and both ends 37 7 5 Mount the X axis belt bracket on the smooth rods 39 7 6 Mount the extruder holder 41 7 7 Mount the extr...

Page 3: ...ves electricity so all necessary precautions should be taken and adhered to the printer runs on 12V supplied by a certified power supply so you shouldn t ever have to get involved with anything over 12V but bear in mind there can still be high currents involved and even at 12V they shouldn t be taken lightly High temperatures are involved with 3D Printing the Extrusion nozzle of the hot end can ru...

Page 4: ... a picture of it and attach the picture in your mail 3 Read through each chapter of these instructions to gain an over all idea of what is involved and how long it might take before starting on the work described 4 Before you start you can put all the part in order to save your time especially those screws and nuts Do not mix them up 5 Ensure you have the necessary skills to carry out the work or ...

Page 5: ...110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 1 Unfold the box and check the package Unfold the package and take all the parts out to check the condition of the items As you can see all the parts are packed very carefully ...

Page 6: ...h com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with a sheet of kraft paper you need to tear them off ...

Page 7: ... assembly you are advised to put all the parts especially the screws and nuts in order which will save you a lot of time looking for the required parts 2 The part ID is corresponding to the number labeled on the bag of every part Some parts may not have label you can refer to the pictures on the package list ...

Page 8: ...rt ID Required number Required parts NO 5 2 M10 threaded rod NO A14 2 Y plate connecting plate NO 18 6 M8 spring washer NO 9 8 M10 washer NO 12 8 M10 nut Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately The order should be 1 Thread the acrylic fender Y plate connecting plate in the middle 2 Thread the M10 washer M8 spring washer M10 nut M10 nut M10 washer on the left ...

Page 9: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Thread theM10 washer M8 spring washer M10 nut M10 nut M8 spring washer M10 washer on the right ...

Page 10: ...ECH Step2 Assemble the 2 smooth rods Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 3 2 M8 smooth rod NO 39 4 LM8UU Linear bearings Slide 2 bearings on each smooth rod Before you slide the bearings please make sure they are clean 1 2 Attach the front and rear Acrylic support plates of the rods ...

Page 11: ...s into the acrylic plate adjust the length so that the smooth rods fit snugly between the front and rear piece Step2 Screw up the rods and plate with M10 nut and M10 washer Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A9 A 10 2 Acrylic plate front NO A 11 A 12 2 Acrylic plate rear NO 9 4 M10 washer NO 12 4 M10 nut ...

Page 12: ...ust be a rectangle that is the rods on both side should be parallel so is the front and back plate Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later You can use a Digital Caliper to measure 2 2 Assemble the Y idler Pic Part ID Required number Requi red parts NO 38 2 624ZZ Ball bearing NO 66 1 bearing holder ...

Page 13: ...1 M3 x 20 screw NO 15 1 M3 wing nut NO 35 1 M4 x25 screw NO 14 1 M4 lock nut Step1 Thread the M3 x 20 screw through the bearing holder Step2 Put the M4 x25 screw through the holes with the two 624ZZ bearings in between Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut You may need a spanner to tighten locking nut ...

Page 14: ...10 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates And screw it with a wing nut Please leave enough room for the belt between the ball bearing and the screw ...

Page 15: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 3 Mount the Y motor ...

Page 16: ...quired number Required parts NO A13 1 Y motor fix plate NO 75 1 Stepper motor NO 43 1 pulley NO 25 3 M3 x 12 screw NO 26 2 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 2 M3 square nut Step1 Mount the pulley on the motor shaft one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft Do not screw too tight to turn smoothly ...

Page 17: ... CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Insert the motor block into the slot you may need to use a little strength to do this But be careful in case the Acrylic broke down Then screw the motor on the block plate with 3 M3 x 12 screws and fix the block plate with 2 M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nut ...

Page 18: ...ch com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 4 Build the printing platform Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A15 1 Y platform support NO A16 4 Y bearing block ...

Page 19: ...0 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH NO 67 1 Y belt mount NO 54 4 Zip tie NO 24 2 M3 x 10 screw NO 27 8 M3 x 20 screw NO 11 8 M3 nut Step1 Mount the belt mount on the bottom side of the platform with 2 M3 x 10 screws ...

Page 20: ... 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Mount the 4 bearing blocks on the platform with M3 x 20 screws on the same side with the belt mount Screw with M3 nuts Step3 Get the build platform plate zip tied to the 4 linear bearings of Y Axis ...

Page 21: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH The belt mount and the fenders are under the platform ...

Page 22: ... a M3 x 10 screw and washer Step3 Thread the belt around the pulley on the motor and the Y idler Step4 Drill a hole on the other end of the belt and fix it on the belt mount with a M3 x 10 screw and M3 washer Tips 1 Before you drill your second hole make sure to pull belt tightly to make sure to fin d proper placement of hole for a tight belt if it is too loose it will hinder the move of the print...

Page 23: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Assemble Y Z axis Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A1 1 X Z frame NO 27 4 M3 x 20 screw ...

Page 24: ...TD GEEETECH NO 11 4 M3 nut Step1 Held upright the main frame is after the acrylic fender washers on the threaded rods Here you can use the A2 panel as a reference to measure the distance A1 and A12 the rear plate Step2 Screw up the main frame to the acrylic fender with M3 x 20 screws ...

Page 25: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Screw up the M10 screw on the threaded rod of Y axis You can see the finished picture ...

Page 26: ... CO LTD GEEETECH 4 Mount the fan Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 70 1 Fan NO 28 4 M3 x 30 screw NO 13 4 M3 locknut Fix the fan on the right side of the frame with 4 M3 x 30 screw and locknut Mind the direction of the wires Please pay attention to the fan not others ...

Page 27: ... Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 5 Assemble the right and left side panel Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A2 1 Acrylic left frame NO A3 1 Acrylic right frame ...

Page 28: ...TECH NO 26 8 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 8 M3 square nut Step1 Screw up the X Z frame and the side panel then connect the rear part of the Y axis and the side panel together You may need to adjust the distance of the X Z frame to the rear plate All you need here is M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts ...

Page 29: ...he Z axis bottom mount Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A4 A5 2 Z Motor fixed plate NO A6 A7 4 Z Motor support plate NO 26 10 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 10 M3 square nut Step1 It would be easier to mount the A4 A5 to A6 and A7 first and then mount the assembled part to A1 Step2 Screw up the acrylic plates with M3 x 16 screws and M3 square nuts ...

Page 30: ...ch com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH The right and left bottom mount are different the left one has a mount for the Z end stop Please look at the following picture ...

Page 31: ...8 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 6 2 Assemble the 2 Z motors Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 75 2 Stepper Motor NO 25 8 M3 x 12screw Step1 Thread the wires of the motors through the holes ...

Page 32: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws Do the same with the other Z motor ...

Page 33: ...GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 Assemble the X axis the horizontal axis 7 1 Assemble the smooth rods Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 2 2 370mm smooth rod NO 40 2 LM8LUU linear bearing Slide the two bearings into the two rods respectively 7 2 Assemble the X Axis Idler ...

Page 34: ... 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 38 2 624ZZ Ball bearing NO 66 1 Bearing holder NO 29 1 M3 X35 screw NO 35 1 M4 X25 screw NO 14 1 M4 locknut Step1 Put the screw through the Y bearing holder ...

Page 35: ...geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Thread the M4 x 25 screw through the holder with the 624ZZ bearings in between Lock the other end of a M4 nut ...

Page 36: ...658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 3 Assemble the X Axis end Pic Part ID Requir ed number Required parts NO P1 1 X axis left end NO P2 1 X axis right end NO 40 2 LM8UU linear bearing NO 15 1 M3 wing nut NO 26 2 M3 x 16 screw NO 11 2 M3 nut ...

Page 37: ...ax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step1 Mount the assembled idler into the right X axis end Here you can insert the linear bearing into the end Step2 Lock it up with a wing nut and insert a linear bearing into the slot ...

Page 38: ...hen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 Insert another linear bearing into the slot of left end Then lock the bearing with M3x 16 screw and nut Do the same to the right end 7 4 Assemble the X axis rods and both ends Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 17 2 Brass nut ...

Page 39: ...1 1 M3 x50 screw NO 11 1 M3 nut NO 19 2 Screw locking ring Step1 Thread the screw locking ring to both rods respectively Screw them up Step2 Thread the two rods into the two X axis ends Step3 Mount the brass nut under both ends with 4 M3 x 16 screws for each Step4 Fix the M3x 5 screw on left end This is for the Y end stop ...

Page 40: ...com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 5 Mount the X axis belt bracket on the smooth rods Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO P3 1 print bracket NO 54 4 Zip tie ...

Page 41: ... NO 40 2 LM8UU linear bearing Step1 Mount the print bracket on the smooth rods 1 Insert the linear bearings into the slot of the bracket as you can see from the picture 2 Thread the zip tie through the extruder bracket Tie them up with zip ties The stretch out part is towards the Left X axis end ...

Page 42: ... 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 6 Mount the extruder holder Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO P4 1 Extruder bracket NO 34 2 M4 x 16screw NO 11A 2 M4 nut Step1 Put the 2 M4 nut into the hole as shown in the picture ...

Page 43: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Screw up the belt bracket and the extruder support with two M4 x 16screws ...

Page 44: ... 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 7 Mount the extruder Pic Part ID Requir ed number Required parts NO 79 1 MK8 extruder NO 65 1 MK8 assemble board NO 33 2 M4 x 12 screw NO 11A 2 M4 nut ...

Page 45: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step1 Mount the assembled extruder on the extruder support Use 2 M4 x 12 screws and M4 nut to fix ...

Page 46: ...858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 7 7 Mount the X axis motor Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 75 1 Stepper motor NO 43 1 Pulley NO 23 3 M3 x 8 screw Please pay attention to the mount direction of the pulley which is opposite to that of the Y axis ...

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Page 48: ... 42 1 Timing Belt NO 54 2 Zip tie Step1 Thread the belt around pulley on the motor end The two linear bearings in the picture should be a longer one please ignore it Step2 Another end of the belt should be threaded through the belt holder on the right end of the X axis The belt holder in the picture is different from yours do not worry it is ok for you to understand ...

Page 49: ... need to use the grater to file the slot larger Pay attention to the tooth mesh of the belt and that on the bracket Tie up both ends tightly This bracket may be a bit different from yours but it doesn t matter do not rush to cut the belt in this step you may not estimate the length accurate you can adjust it after you assemble the Z axis ...

Page 50: ...CH 8 Assemble the X Z axis Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 69 2 Couplings NO 4 2 L322 threaded rod Step1 Fix the two couplings on both of the threaded rod And plug it on the motor shaft Mind the opening of the couplings the larger opening should be connected to the threaded rods ...

Page 51: ...858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Thread the threaded rods of Z axis through the brass nuts It would be easier to do it now Keep both end of the X axis flush Step3 Put the assembled X axis on the Z axis Then slide the smooth rod into the linear bearings ...

Page 52: ...755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step4 Assemble the top mount of the Z axis Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A8 2 Z axis top mount NO 26 4 M3 x 16 screw NO 16 4 M3 square nut ...

Page 53: ...geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 9 Attach he heated bed Pic Part ID Require d number Required parts NO 71 1 MK2A Heat bed NO 72 1 Borosilicate glass ...

Page 54: ...5 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH NO 51 2 Heating wire NO 50 2 Thermometry wire NO 15 4 Wing nut NO 37 4 Spring NO 29 4 M3 x35 screw NO 53 4 clamp All our heated bed is pre soldered before shipping you can attach the bed directly here ...

Page 55: ...eat bed on the platform with 4 M3 x35 screws and wing nuts with springs in between Clamp the heat bed and the glass sheet the soldered side is better to be attached downwards 10 Mount the end stops Step 1 End stop of X axis Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 44 1 End stop NO 21 2 M2 5 X 12 screw ...

Page 56: ... 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 End stop of Y axis Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 45 1 End stop NO 22 2 M2 5 X 16 screw NO 10 2 M2 5 Hex nut Note there is no and for endstops so there is no difference for the wires ...

Page 57: ...ECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step3 End stop of Z axis Pic Part ID Requir ed number Required parts NO 46 1 End stop NO 26 2 M 3 X 16 screw NO 11 2 M 3 nut If you can t make it with M3 screw you can use the M2 5 as the hole on the end switch stop is a bit small you need to use some force ...

Page 58: ...om Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 11 Mount the LCD panel frame Pic Part ID Require d number Required parts NO 80 1 LCD 2004 NO A21 1 LCD frame NO A23 2 LCD frame holder ...

Page 59: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH NO A20 4 Acrylic washer NO 27 6 M3 x 20 screw NO 11 4 M3 nut ...

Page 60: ... Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH If you can not make the LCD frame stand on the A1 you can put another fender Part No 46 on the third screws 12 Mount the PSU Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO 74 1 Power supply NO 24 3 M3 x 10 screw NO 36 2 M3 x 16 bolt ...

Page 61: ...ETECH NO 11 2 M3 nut NO 52 1 3D Power cable Step1 Mount the PSU Power supply unit on the right side panel with 3 M3 x 10 screws Step2 Mount the AC socket with M3 x 16 screws First you have to take off one end of the connectors to get both the power button and the power socket into the hole ...

Page 62: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH The connection of wire in this picture is very important you should pay close ...

Page 63: ... Mind the color of the wires The wrong connection of the wire will cause serious damage to the PSU and even to the control board of the printer 2 Pay attention to the switch on the right side of the PSU there are two options of voltage 110 V and 220V choose according the standard in your country As shown in the following picture You can use some hard sticks to reach the switch ...

Page 64: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH See the finished picture here ...

Page 65: ...ECH Close the cover of the connector in case any electric shock 13 Wiring Example 3 GT2560 Before you start wiring please take a look at the wiring schematics You can see original picture here Step1 The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by jumper cap plug all the jumper caps For A4988 ...

Page 66: ...658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988 the jumper caps should be changed as follow Note please as your printer is single extruder you will not use the extruder 2 ...

Page 67: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step2 Plug the 4 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot Mind the directions of A4988 ...

Page 68: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988 The correct connections are as follow ...

Page 69: ...4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH For your convenience the above two steps is finished by us you can skip them Step3 Connect wires for motors 1 Connect wires for X axis motor 2 Connect wires for Y axis motor ...

Page 70: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect wires for Z axis motor ...

Page 71: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 4 Connect Extruder motors ...

Page 72: ...eetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step4 Connect heating wires Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw it up ...

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Page 74: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH There is no and for heating wires ...

Page 75: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 1 Connect heating wires for heatbed 2 Connect heating wires for extruder ...

Page 76: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step4 Connect wires for thermistor 1 Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed ...

Page 77: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 0 ...

Page 78: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH Step5 Connect wires for endstop There is no and for endstop 1 Connect wires for endstop of X axis at X Min ...

Page 79: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect wires for endstop of Y axis at Y Min ...

Page 80: ...l 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 3 Connect wires for endstop of Z axis at Z Min Step6 Connect wires for Fan 1 Connect fan for control board at FAN3 Note the and for fan Red Black ...

Page 81: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH If you use the 2 pin extension wire for the fan just plug them on the and of the sl ot ...

Page 82: ...www geeetech com Tel 86 755 2658 4110 Fax 86 755 2658 4074 858 Shenzhen GETECH CO LTD GEEETECH 2 Connect fan for extruder at FAN1 ...

Page 83: ...for LCD panel There are two cables one is for LCD encoder the other is for SD card do not connect them reversed EXP1 to LCD EXP2 to SD card BTW do you see the small screw above the SD card reader if the text in of the LCD phases in an out or there is only blocks on the screen you can adjust this screw to recovery it ...

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Page 86: ...ring of GT2560 14 Mount the board Mount the board on the left side panel of the printer You can see the locating hole as shown in the following picture Screw it up with M3 x 16 screws and nuts Please pay attention to the direction of the board the end with Capacitor should be mounted towards the fan for better heat dissipation Part ID Required number Required parts Pic NO 77 1 Control board NO 26 ...

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Page 88: ...H CO LTD GEEETECH 15 Tidy out the wires Use the wire coil to tie put those wires together There are holes on the acrylic plates for the wires you can arrange them as you like 16 Mount the filament spool Pic Part ID Required number Required parts NO A17 A18 3 Filament side panel ...

Page 89: ...e even attempting the first print it is vital that the printer is correctly calibrated Skipping or rushing this step will result in frustration and failed prints later so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is correctly set up Each machine may have its own calibration procedure and this manual will not attempt to cover all the variations Instead here is a list of key points t...

Page 90: ... axis movement speeds and acceleration temperature control end stops motor directions Extruder is calibrated in the firmware with the correct steps per mm of filament The point regarding the extruder step rate is vital Slic3r expects that the machine will accurately produce a set amount of filament when told to do so Too much will result in blobs and other imperfections in the print Too little wil...