JGaurora A5, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... 5 3 About JGcreat software 6 3 1 Software installation 6 3 2 JGcreat introduction 7 4 Basic printing 11 4 1 Control menu introduction 11 4 2 Main menu introduction 12 4 3 Platform leveling 12 4 4 Filament loading 13 4 5 Trial printing 15 4 6 Filament replacement notes 16 5 Common problems and solutions 17 6 3D printer maintenance 18 6 1 Daily maintenance 18 6 2 Basic maintenance 18 6 3 Maintenanc...

Page 3: ...age is 115V then adjust it to 115V This process is described in detail in Chapter 2 4 When the A5 continuously work over 96 hours it should be stop for 1 3 hours to restart 5 Please be careful when removing prints The print bed is a glass sheet so to avoid damage please avoid using excessive force We recommend wearing protective glasses while removing prints If you are using a spatula or scraper t...

Page 4: ...t bed temperature Room temperature to 110ºC Platform material Black Diamond Glass heated plate Support material PLA ABS WOOD PLA PETG LCD display 2 8 Touch Screen Filament diameter 1 75mm Connectivity USB cable USB stick Language English German French Spanish Japanese Support Formats STL OBJ G Code Environmental requirements Temperature 5 to 40ºC Humidity 20 to 50 OS Windows Linux Mac AC Input AC1...

Page 5: ... fan 4 4 Blower Part Cooling Fan 5 5 Limit switch 6 6 Linear bearing 7 7 Threaded Extruder Throat Item No Parts Name 8 8 Cooling Duct 9 9 Extruder Nozzle 10 10 11 11 12 12 13 13 Heater block Bearing seat II Bearing seat I Wiring harness block 2 3 Extruder Nozzle Assembly Exploded View Diagram 4 ...

Page 6: ...le AC 115 230 please adjust it according to your local voltage standard as below Observe the voltage data in the hole of back base If the voltage shows 230V then the input power is 230V Move the toggle switch to left side then shows 115V Move the toggle switch to right side then shows 230V ...

Page 7: ...e installation Copy the files in USB stick to your PC then double click the software installation icon Then follow the installation instructions as shown in the photos below Double click 3 About JGcreat software 6 ...

Page 8: ...7 After clicking the Finish icon the software is installed and ready for use 3 2 JGcreat introduction 1 Open the software JGcreat Double click to Open JGcreat ...

Page 9: ...2 Choose the language you prefer English as an example 8 ...

Page 10: ...j 3d file Select the appropriate print quality The lower right corner of the software shows Slicing which converts the 3D model file into the standard GCode instructions that the printer uses to run Choose the print quality you prefer Choose A 5 9 ...

Page 11: ...ve to file 5 Copy the G code to the USB stick and insert it into the USB port on the A5 printer Then select the gcode file to print through the touch screen interface Note Please refer to the JGcreat instructions document on the USB stick for how to operate the JGcreat software ...

Page 12: ... HOME RIGHT X SET EXTRUDER MORE MORE MOVE DEC CLOSE BACK LEFT X Backward Y Forward Y UP Z DOWN Z Y HOME Z HOME BACK Operate MORE BACK HEAT SPEED IN OUT NORMAL BACK FAN CONTINUE CHANGE M OFF BACK ADD DEC CLOSE E1 HEAT BED HEAT MORE IN OUT HEAT 255 125 CLOSE BACK FAN ADD DEC BACK MORE FAN CHANGE BACK 4 Print operation 11 ...

Page 13: ...ower the bed and then loosen them during the levelling process to gradually raise the bed up to the nozzle This will prevent the nozzle scratching and damaging the bed surface Press HOME to original point Set temperature to preheat extruder nozzle and printing bed platform Move extruder position Perform homing routines Select model file to print Load or Remove Filament More options and functions A...

Page 14: ...s difficult to remove then the adjustment knob counter clockwise Keep repeatin this process until the nozzle height is calibrated for all of the leveling positions Please Note You may find it helpful to refer to the video demonstrating platform leveling that is found in the included USB stick 4 4 Filament loading Click HEAT to enter Preheat menu click preheat Extruder 1 E1 click Increase button to...

Page 15: ... in the pictures below It is recommended to straighten the filament before insertion Note For smooth operation ensure the spool is installed correctly so that it rotates clockwise during printing Install filament holder at the right side of frame Press down the sliding pressure block on the left side of the feeding component and then put the straight and flat filament into the feeding mouth Click ...

Page 16: ...r drag it directly into the software window 2 G code save After slicing of the 3d file is finished click the Save to File button in the lower right corner to save Click IN once nozzle temp reaches 200ºC When the filament comes out of the nozzle loading is completed Click Open File 15 ...

Page 17: ...Pause icon on the A5 screen The X axis will then go to the home position b Next click the More icon and select CHANGE then click OUT to eject the filament out and remove the spool after the filament is ejected c Install a new roll of filament then click the IN icon until feeding is completed Once the filament reaches the nozzle as small amount of plastic should start to extrude from the nozzle in ...

Page 18: ...en ground down by extruder gear Retract filament and cut out the thin filament section 3 Temperature is incorrect Temperature sensor is malfunctioning Contact support for advice on replacement of temperature sensor 4 Model is malformed Timing belts may be too loose Timing belt pulley may be loose Check and tighten the screw and belts 5 Model is warped The print bed is not level Re level print bed ...

Page 19: ...e 3D printer ensure not only that the design of each print model does not exceed the actual printable volume of the device but also do not allow the machine to work in too high a temperature or under too much load Otherwise not only will it not print the object but it can also damage the machine because of overloaded work 3 For best print results please remove the filament remaining in the extrusi...

Page 20: ...r repair and support 2 If your printer is malfunctioning or damaged for your safety and to avoid further damaging the printer please contact the after sale service center or our support team for advice first before attempting any repair 19 7 Supports and service ...