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Description

This is the little wooden 3d printer: watch this one closely, it likes to act up.

To Print:

1. LogIn: Connect to the '3dprinters' WiFi and open http://10.10.10.10 and log in.
2. Power: Turn on the power supply behind it by plugging in and turning the switch to I, after a few moments a green window should appear named PrintrBot Plus V1.
3. Heat Up:  Turn on the bed and extruder to printing temperature of plastic being used, trying to heat the bed to around 90C to print ABS will take a while. Note the extruder has a max temperature of 265-270, if it reaches that temperature it can trigger a safety which only turning the power off and after about 10 seconds, back on will reset it.
4. Calibration: While heating, move to the Control tab on the server check that there is no solid plastic under the nozzle that can cause problems, then home the printer. If the nozzle hits the bed, use the knobs located at each corner of the bed to adjust the height of the bed. To raise the bed turn the knobs counter clock wise and to lower clockwise. Use the X and Y axis buttons to move the head around and check the distance between the bed and the nozzle is almost touching but not dragging. Once heated and filament is loaded(future step) print the first layer of the item and check if the nozzle is extruding properly and that the plastic is sticking properly to the bed, adjust the bed as needed until conditions are correct then stop the print and remove the test from the bed.
5. Loading Filament: To add/replace filament, hold the wood support and push in on the two screws to relieve pressure on the red filament holder and lift up and pull back on the assembly. You should now see the hole that feeds the top of the extruder. Feed the wire through the red filament holder hold and then into the hole into the extruder. Now start to move the assembly back up while guiding the filament to be between the free wheel/bearing and the extruder gear. Now reverse steps to open the assembly to close it again. Move the extruder up 10mm using the Z axis buttons in the control tab and then use the extrude buttons to extrude some plastic until it starts to come out of the nozzle.
6. Printing: Upload your sliced model in .gcode format to the server and your ready to click print. Be sure to watch this printer as it can stop extruding plastic in the middle of the print.

printer has been modified with a heated bed. Despite it's rugged looks, it is one of our most reliable printers.

Instructions

Software

For best results, use Ultimaker Cura with the following settings:

Go to Settings->Add Printer

Under Other select PrintrBot Simple Metal Extended

Click Add Printer

Turning it On

Plug in the power supply. It doesn't have a power switch.

Leveling the Bed

This printer is equipped with a bed leveling sensor. If the extruder head bed clearance is more than 0.25mm then it needs to be adjusted. Please leave adjustments to the 3D printer admins.

Loading and Unloading Filament

1. Preheat the hot end. It's much easier to use the Repetier print server controls so you can monitor temperature.
2. When the hot end temperature exceeds 170C press down on the lever on the extruder and gently pull the filament from the extruder.
3. Insert the new filament in the same manner, holding down the lever until the filament is fully inserted into the hot end.

Printing

Log In to the Repetier print server at http://10.1.1.21

Troubleshooting

• Unplug the printer.

• Place a prominent note on it describing the problem.

• Let someone know through the #3dprinters channel on Slack.

Specifications

Support

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