UP Mini 3D Printer User Manual
height. A dialogue will pop up when the calibration is su
cessful.
Close the platform calibration dialogue and
with this file
http://3dprintingsystems.com/boarder
7.0. Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
tort. This is caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
fore beginning large parts is essential to minimize this lifting.
•
Make sure the table is level!
the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
•
Make sure the table is nice and toasty!
heated after printing)
the platform while preheating.
•
Keep the printer away from any breezes
(Cover in a box)
•
Print hollow
- The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the
•
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
the Wind Barrier to reduce support.
•
Print closer to the Perfboard
•
Keep the Perfboard
suring it’s kept clean and smooth on both sides.
•
Large parts
- For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down
the platform.
•
Regularly check your platform height!
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
7.1 Extra strong parts
To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consec
tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using.
Take note of the caution labels on the bottle.
3D Printer User Manual
height. A dialogue will pop up when the calibration is suc-
Close the platform calibration dialogue and do a test print
http://3dprintingsystems.com/boarder-print.UP3
Tips & Tricks
Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to di
caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform b
fore beginning large parts is essential to minimize this lifting.
Make sure the table is level!
- Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
nd in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance b
tween nozzle and table is the same at each corner.
Make sure the table is nice and toasty!
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
heated after printing) - Insulate the table during preheating, use a piece of cardboard on
the platform while preheating.
Keep the printer away from any breezes
, this cools the model too fast and it then warps.
The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping.
Print the object with the least surface area on the platform,
creates more support. Use
the Wind Barrier to reduce support.
Print closer to the Perfboard
– Move the nozzle closer to the platform.
Perfboard smooth
- Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and e
suring it’s kept clean and smooth on both sides.
For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down
Regularly check your platform height!
It can change for a number of reasons, some of
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
7.1 Extra strong parts
To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consec
tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using.
Take note of the caution labels on the bottle.
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Large parts can sometimes have their corners lift from the platform, which causes the part to dis-
caused by uneven heat across the surface of the platform. Preheating the platform be-
Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the table up to near
nd in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the distance be-
(do a previous print or two and keep the table
during preheating, use a piece of cardboard on
, this cools the model too fast and it then warps.
less warping.
creates more support. Use
oard, by scrapping off the surface and en-
For large parts, ensure the platform is super toasty level and screw down
of reasons, some of
which you may not even be aware of. To check your nozzle height, refer to section 3.3.2
To make your printed parts very strong and water tight, apply several coats of Acetone consecu-
tively. Ideally MEK is best, but can be hard to obtain and requires caution when using.