PICASO 3D Designer X, User Manual

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Page 2: ...ns for using the device Key information is highlighted with frames This Manual uses hyperlinks for quick and easy access to sections Please read the entire User Manual before using Designer XL For any...

Page 3: ...ILAMENT UNLOADING CONNECTION TO PC NOZZLE REPLACEMENT SET UP Z OFFSET CALIBRATION OF THE CLEANING SYSTEM PRINTER FIRMWARE UPDATE ERROR LIST PRINT SPEED MODES REMOVING AND REPLACEMENT THE HEATING UNIT...

Page 4: ...nd or I hear clicks in the printhead What shall I do if the filament cannot be loaded What shall I do if the spool has run out and how to replace it during printing What printer parts are consumable W...

Page 5: ...ring its operation the device may produce a specific smell of molten filament This is a feature of the printing process We recommend using the 3D printer in a well ventilated area Do not leave the wor...

Page 6: ...peration Do not use non original spare parts and do not attempt to repair it on your own this can lead to device failure Do not seek third party s advice on the operation of the 3D printer Our officia...

Page 7: ...6 Designer XL operates under the FFF technology fused filament fabrication The principle of the technology is to melt a thermoplastic polymer filament and to build a layer by layer model based on a pr...

Page 8: ...ats stl obj 3ds or amf The model should be uploaded into the software on a personal computer PC Polygon X supplied free of charge which converts it to a printing task file in plgx format with a set of...

Page 9: ...ially clogged during printing the material flow is stopped or impeded Designer XL will detect a change in the uniform flow pause printing and start an automatic nozzle high temperature cleaning algori...

Page 10: ...on a PC screen when working via network An adaptive air circulation system uses data from material profiles to create optimal conditions for printing and to avoid the temperature gradient inside the 3...

Page 11: ...S PETG ABS PLA PVA HIPS and others P H Y S I C A L C H A R A S T E R I S T I C S W I T H O U T B O X Printer dimensions 985 x 645 x 565 mm Weight 75 kg M E C H A N I C S Casing Aluminium composite Fra...

Page 12: ...UNPACKING...

Page 13: ...place for at least 24 hours do not plug it to power supply prematurely Ambient temperature 15 to 30 C 59 to 86 F Relative humidity 30 to 65 Atmospheric pressure 720 to 790 mm Hg Ventilation availabili...

Page 14: ...ber of your 3D printer Available in the Designer XL Toolkit Power cable Filament spool Adhesion glue 0 5 mm steel nozzle Temperature unit 400 8 mm glass Screwdriver Torx TX TR Slotted screwdriver Nipp...

Page 15: ...MAIN COMPONENTS OF DESIGNER XL 14 Front view Front door Chamber circulation fan Glass ejector Build plate with glass Top lid Display Joystick USB A port...

Page 16: ...MAIN COMPONENTS OF DESIGNER XL 15 Side rear view Side door Motherboard box Container Power button Power adapter connector Ehernet port USB B port Chamber cooling fan Drivers cooling fan...

Page 17: ...MAIN COMPONENTS OF DESIGNER XL 16 Inside view Printhead PH Cleaner Nozzle Filament feed tube PH cooling fan Model cooling fan Printhead PH Cable chain...

Page 18: ...15 60 Hz in compliance with used electricity network standard Switch the power button to position 1 the display and lighting turns on the printer beeps We recommend to keep the original box and palle...

Page 19: ...PRINTER MANAGEMENT...

Page 20: ...h the settings of the selected profile Filament replacement Alternately runs filament unloading and loading algorithms Hot unloading Starts the algorithm for filament unloading out of PH using the flo...

Page 21: ...10 degrees and the loading algorithm is repeated You can repeat the algorithm increasing temperature not more than 3 times In some cases this function allows to eliminate nozzle clogging during print...

Page 22: ...zle Diagnostics Configured by default Use it in the event of lighting or blower systems failure and only in compliance with instructions by technical support service Tapes checking Alternately turns o...

Page 23: ...nishes the task printing process Check for non critical errors Check for non critical errors if ON 3D printer starts response to non critical errors algorithms If OFF information about errors are save...

Page 24: ...he temperature calibration algorithm of the heating element for stable operation of the heating system Verification code Displays verification code and printer serial number for access via LAN Cloud c...

Page 25: ...ngs Allows to make amendment to profile settings After the current task is completed there is an option to save the amended profile Adjust z offset Allows to adjust the nozzle z offset while printing...

Page 26: ...play brightness Activates the night mode settings To switch to the debug screen while printing turn the joystick clockwise S E T T I N G S S T O P D E B U G s c r e e n N I G H T M O D E available onl...

Page 27: ...BASICS OF WORKING WITH DESIGNER XL...

Page 28: ...atform the far groove is under clamp the central magnet is in the hole there is no air gap and foreign objects between glass and platform Level the build plate each time the printer is moved or transp...

Page 29: ...ture is reached the printhead starts an algorithm to measure the platform level at four points in the corners of the workspace If the height difference of any pair of measured points exceeds 80 micron...

Page 30: ...aments by non certified manufacturers this can cause the 3D printer operation to become unstable and additional maintenance and repair costs To load the filament into Designer XL follow the step by st...

Page 31: ...message is displayed 4 Unpack the spool and fix the end of the filament in the side holes of the spool 5 Do not interfere with movements of the 3D printer mechanisms during operation this can result i...

Page 32: ...he side door with the spool in the 3D printer 6 Remove the filament end from the spool holes and insert the filament into filament feed tube 7 Always hold and fix the filament end when installing and...

Page 33: ...sh the filament through the tube until it appears at the printhead side 8 9 Insert the filament end into the extruder hole against the stop Hold the filament until you feel it is loaded inside The loa...

Page 34: ...fully from the build plate Pull the filament feed tube through the guide hole and insert it into the PH against the stop Make sure that the tube is completely inside the printer and press the joystick...

Page 35: ...e the cooled glass There is no need to apply glue in a thick layer PICASO 3D brand glue is thermosetting it features the necessary adhesive properties at temperatures from 45 C 113 F When cooled to 30...

Page 36: ...ace coordinates and starts printing a model such printing takes no more than an hour The current status and estimated print timing will be displayed on the screen 2 3 4 The TEST plgx task comprises a...

Page 37: ...e on the official website Carefully take off the model from the glass If you can t take off the model with your hands use the box cutter supplied with the starter kit When the model is taken off insta...

Page 38: ...t Filament Unload filament on the printer menu 1 Remove the filament feed tube and filament out of the extruder Cut the filament end with the pliers supplied It is needed to prepare for loading the fi...

Page 39: ...estions and Answers Remove the filament spool and close the side door Press the joystick to complete the filament unload algorithm 4 5 6 For quick material change select Filament Replace filament on t...

Page 40: ...on the printer menu enable DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses or set the IP address manually If DHCP is active the IP address is obtained within 2 5 minutes Select the Network tab on the Settin...

Page 41: ...Open the Polygon X Network tab to track the status of connected 3D printers In this window you can pause printing and start new printing tasks 4 For network operation you also need to install a USB st...

Page 42: ...SERVICE FUNCTIONS...

Page 43: ...hich distort the filament flow If you require a nozzle of a different diameter or made of a different material 10 To replace the nozzle follow the step by step instructions Select Service Nozzle servi...

Page 44: ...led nozzle This can damage the heating unit Do not use additional tools to tighten the nozzle Tighten the nozzle against the stop but without excessive efforts An insufficiently tightened nozzle cause...

Page 45: ...visible defects and have a steady contact with each other Provides for the correct adhesion of the first layer to ensure high printing quality Weak z offset weak adhesion lack of contact between print...

Page 46: ...z offset value The recommended change pitch is 0 03 The numerical value weakens the z offset and vice versa the lower the value the stronger the pressure Z offset can be optimized by printing of templ...

Page 47: ...ou need to print Cleaner calibration template plgx file from the supplied USB drive If you use a container check its contents after at least every 2 printing procedures and clear if necessary Calibrat...

Page 48: ...The printhead moves to the adjustment position and stops above the template Rotate the joystick to adjust the position of the nozzle along the X axis so that the nozzle end is exactly above the templa...

Page 49: ...eating and pushing the printhead moves to the position above the template Check the nozzle position relative to the template pointer If the positions do not match repeat the calibration otherwise repl...

Page 50: ...ick into the USB A port Select Service Update software on the printer menu You are prompted to restore the default settings Select Yes After the software update is completed the printer menu opens Sel...

Page 51: ...nozzle 1 Nozzle 1 blockage Check for filament in the extruder Unload the filament inspect the bar for a break measure its diameter at several points Cut filament end and re load the filament None The...

Page 52: ...picaso 3d com 101 103 105 107 121 123 401 402 403 404 411 412 Full break of temperature sensor 1 Breakage of heater 1 circuit Weak contact of temperature sensor 1 Partial break of temperature sensor...

Page 53: ...lt movement in mechanisms Strain gauge voltage is out of limit X axis driver failure The strain gauge is jammed Defect of radiator temperature sensor E axis driver overheating Z axis driver overheatin...

Page 54: ...cted in accordance with the desired result task features and print material properties The task file divides the model into 5 areas Perimeters the outer layers of the model shell Loops all layers of t...

Page 55: ...20 20 20 Standard 20 60 60 20 60 Fast 30 80 80 30 80 Draft 60 80 80 60 80 Perimeters Loops Support Infill Recommendations Printing small objects or objects with complex geometry High quality outer sur...

Page 56: ...nufacturers when you need to replace unit 400 for unit 250 If there is any visible or hidden damage to the heater which impedes the filament flow or results in an improper operation of the heater In t...

Page 57: ...the radiator by 3 or 4 turns of the screwdriver supplied Gently pull the heating unit down Perform the desired operation clean the flow channel or replace the heating unit Check for the availability o...

Page 58: ...eating system during printing calibrate it through the menu Settings Auto settings for heating system after installing a new heating unit REMOVING AND REPLACEMENT THE HEATING UNIT Set the printer powe...

Page 59: ...g error occurred Critical error with stopping printing Constant light or pulsation Pulsation Pulsation Pulsation Constant light Pulsation Parameter description T1 Temperature of the nozzle 1 TBL Build...

Page 60: ...flow ratio as well as the operation level of the Designer XL blower and cooling fans during operation A complete list of profile parameters is available on the Polygon X menu Configuration Filament p...

Page 61: ...by step instructions Select any profile on the Polygon X menu Configuration Filament profile manager and click on Change the profile name and parameters according to the recommendations by the filame...

Page 62: ...xtension ppf to the USB stick Insert the USB flash into the printer and open the menu Filament Profiles Import profile The contents of the USB stick are displayed on the screen select the desired file...

Page 63: ...nction Service Filament drying For example Designer XL allows to dry PVA filament To do this The spool material is generally not intended for use at high temperatures For drying at above 100 C use a s...

Page 64: ...a local task base on your PC To create a print list right click in the section area Local folder and select the appropriate item on the menu In terms of the operation principles a printlist is simila...

Page 65: ...The filament flow control system monitors the main possible problems in the filament flow However not all of them can be fixed by automatic algorithms When the filament flow control system is frequent...

Page 66: ...pare nozzles Pause printing In the menu select Service Replace filament Designer XL sequentially starts filament unload and load algorithms Remove and install the spool through the side door In the me...

Page 67: ...mall models The print status bar displays Pause with a countdown to the operation completion to maintain surface quality as the material needs some time to cool This algorithm is associated with the m...

Page 68: ...allow lubricant to change its color to red brown prevent stains and traces from adhesion agents as well as corrosion on the guides surface For replacement use filament lubricant as per DIN 51825 clas...