LulzBot Mini, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...Mini Every LulzBot Mini is covered by a one year warranty and customer support so if you have questions along the way please contact us by emailing support LulzBot com or calling 1 970 377 1111 Learn more at LulzBot com support Now let s get you 3D printing Read the included User Safety Sheet completely before beginning the Quick Start Find the full user manual for your LulzBot Mini online at Lulz...

Page 2: ...rs 12 inches of clearance in every direction 1 STEP Unpack Your LulzBot Mini Your LulzBot Mini comes with an octopus that was made by your 3D printer during the final stage of quality assurance Several tools for maintaining your LulzBot Mini are also included learn more about how to use them in the maintenance section at the end of this Quick Start Guide i ...

Page 3: ...1B Remove all packaging foam and confirm everything on the Packing List is included in the box Save all of the provided packaging materials in case you need to transport your 3D printer in the future ...

Page 4: ...3D printer Even if you already have Cura installed on your computer visit LulzBot com Cura anyway to get the latest version 2 Download and Install the Software for Your LulzBot Mini Unable to download Cura from the Internet You can also find download packages on the included USB Thumb Drive that comes with your LulzBot Mini STEP i ...

Page 5: ...ct your machine and under What kind of machine do you have select LulzBot Mini 3B Click Next and then click Finish to complete the Configuration Wizard Cura LulzBot Edition is now installed and ready for use STEP Configure the Software for Your LulzBot Mini ...

Page 6: ...4 Connect and Power On Your LulzBot Mini Check that the Power Switch is Off Connect the Power Cord Connect the USB Cable 4A 4C 4D 4B Power On STEP ...

Page 7: ...sample filament We strongly recommend using the included HIPS sample filament for your first rocktopus print STEP STEP 5 Continued If the rocktopus model is not present on the virtual print bed you can download it from LulzBot com rocktopus or from the included USB thumb drive then load it using the Load Model button in the main Cura interface i Filament is the name for the materials your LulzBot ...

Page 8: ...5C On the left side of the screen under Select a quickprint profile select Normal quality print Then under Material select HIPS Cura Interface ...

Page 9: ... 6A Using your computer click the Control button on the main Cura interface A new window called the Printer Interface will open STEP STEP 6 Continued If the Control button does not appear verify that that your software was fully installed during Step 2 ...

Page 10: ... of the Printer Interface window Printer Interface Temperature Control Temperature Status Your LulzBot Mini is tested for quality assurance before being packaged You will need to remove the remaining filament left in the tool head from this process before loading new filament for your next print 240 C is the required hot end temperature to remove HIPS from the tool head See Step 14 for the require...

Page 11: ...The hot end is now heating up to 240 C 464 F and can burn your skin HIPS Filament Hot End Tool Head ...

Page 12: ...lament STEP 7a Locate the tool head of your LulzBot Mini Using the idler retainer compress the springs with your thumb and slide up allowing the hinged idler to move freely Then lower the hinged idler counter clockwise Idler Retainer Hinged Idler ...

Page 13: ...l the status bar of the Printer Interface shows the Temperature has reached 240 C 7c Once the Temperature has reached 240 C pinch the HIPS filament loaded in the tool head and remove it by pulling up HIPS Filament ...

Page 14: ... your LulzBot Mini Find the filament holder which is mounted to the top right corner of the printer frame Starting with the filament holder in a down position rotate the filament holder counter clockwise into an upright and locked position Filament Holder ...

Page 15: ...sing the included 1 meter HIPS filament sample for your first rocktopus print Mount the HIPS filament sample on the filament holder so the filament can feed down into the tool head HIPS Filament Sample Tool Head STEP 8 Continued ...

Page 16: ...le in the extruder body where you removed the loaded filament during Step 7 Filament feeds through this hole and down into the hot end for printing The hot end is still 240 C 464 F and can burn your skin Tool Head Feed Hole ...

Page 17: ...ment sample down into the feed hole in the extruder body and through the hot end until a small amount of filament comes out of the tip of the nozzle The HIPS filament sample should travel approximately 100 millimeters 4 inches down through the extruder body and into the hot end i Feed Hole Idler Retainer ...

Page 18: ...P 9a Using your thumb compress the springs with the idler retainer and rotate the hinged idler clockwise into an upright position Lock the hinged idler into place by sliding the idler retainer back down Idler Retainer Hinged Idler ...

Page 19: ...g by verifying the printer s ability to extrude filament Using your computer click the Extrude 10 button in the Printer Interface and look for filament to feed through the nozzle Extrusion is the name for when filament feeds through the tool head and out the nozzle i STEP 10 Continued ...

Page 20: ...ive gear stops moving click the Extrude 10 button once more and wait Repeat as needed until you see consistent and repeatable extrusion 10c Wait ten seconds for the filament to cool then remove the extruded filament with the included tweezers Extruded Filament Tweezers ...

Page 21: ...he Printer Interface window If so you will need to close the Printer Interface window and click Control again to incorporate these new changes i STEP 11 Continued Wait Are you sure you are ready to print Check one final time to make sure you removed all the packaging foam from your LulzBot Mini during Step 1 ...

Page 22: ...11a Click Print in the Printer Interface window to start your first 3D print then watch your LulzBot Mini automatically prepare itself for 3D printing ...

Page 23: ...r LulzBot Mini will then conduct an automated bed leveling sequence heat up to final temperature and start printing This process can take approximately four minutes 11c Watch as your very own rocktopus is made before your eyes The total print time can take approximately 35 minutes Nozzle Cleaning Bed Leveling Sensors ...

Page 24: ...ove into the cooling position with the tool head in the top left and the print bed set back Your printer is now actively cooling Do not attempt to remove your 3D printed object before the print bed moves forward Attempting to do so could either burn your skin on the hot end or print bed or damage your 3D printed object Cooling Position ...

Page 25: ...cktopus by lifting gently underneath it with the included blue handled knife Carefully pry under each tentacle then slide the blade under the center beneath its head When in use the blue handled knife blade should be nearly parallel with the print bed Carefully pry away from the bed with the sharp edge between the object and print bed The blade is sharp so exercise caution when using it i ...

Page 26: ...al media using rocktopus Don t forget to tag us in your post then follow us for the latest news You can find LulzBot on Twitter YouTube Facebook Google and LinkedIn Next join us on the LulzBot Forum at Forum LulzBot com Need ideas for what to print next Get inspired by starter projects available at LulzBot com next ...

Page 27: ...the residual filament in the hot end and then 3D printing with the new filament Identify the higher temperature between the two filaments both the one you need to purge and the new filament you want to print with Using the Printer Interface window set the hot end to the higher printing temperature between the two filaments Load the new filament following the procedure in Step 7 After removing fila...

Page 28: ...ilament 100 110 65 60 65 65 65 65 65 Print Bed Temperature C Isopropyl alcohol wipe Isopropyl alcohol wipe Isopropyl alcohol wipe Isopropyl alcohol wipe PVA Gluestick PVA Gluestick PVA Gluestick Isopropyl alcohol wipe Isopropyl alcohol wipe Print Bed Preparation See Maintenance section for more information Filament Reference Guide ...

Page 29: ...mains in the hot end using the Extrude 10 button as shown in Step 10 Wait until the drive gear stops moving and repeat as needed until you see consistent and repeatable extrusion of the new filament then close the Printer Interface window You must close the Printer Interface window before proceeding so that the file information for your next print in Step 14D is captured STEP 14 Continued ...

Page 30: ...ng Load Model in the main Cura Interface 14e With your new object set re open the Printer Interface window by clicking Control in the main Cura interface and set the final temperature using the recommended temperatures from the Filament Reference Guide in Step 14B Once the printer reaches temperature in the status bar click Print 14f Follow the object removal instructions outlined in Step 12 ...

Page 31: ...printer and comes with optimized default settings for easier printing If you choose to purchase elsewhere avoid low quality filaments that can lead to failed prints and even damage your LulzBot Mini Low quality filament can contain foreign objects unlisted material blends voids and density variations and varying filament diameter Purchasing consistent and reliable filament is key and well worth it...

Page 32: ...wipe the bed with isopropyl alcohol which you can purchase from your local pharmacy A light and gentle sanding with fine 2000 3000 grit sandpaper is also helpful which you can purchase from your local hardware store For some filaments a polyvinyl alcohol PVA glue stick such as Uhu brand glue stick can also improve bed adhesion Tool Head Cleaning Make sure that the hot end and print bed are complet...