UP Plus 3D Printer User Manual
9.
The platform rests on a tripod (three
sprung screws) and in order to level it
tighten or loosen each of the three screws
until the distance between the nozzle a
the platform is equal at each corner.
10.
As the platform gets more level, increase
the platform height to the nozzle, so it is
easier see the gap.
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5
a few times going in a clockwise manner. Each
time reducing the amount of turn on the screws.
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
7.0. Tips & Tricks
parts
When printing with ABS Plastic
the nozzle at 260c it comes out in an expanded state
If the part cools unevenly then it will warp or lift. This normally happens in the corners of the part
as the corners are exposed to air circulating around the printer. The larger the parts surface area on
the platform, normally the worse the problem.
Some Tips to reduce warping:
•
Make sure the platform
up to near the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the di
tance between nozzle and
•
Make sure the platform
platform heated after printing)
•
Keep the printer away from any breezes
•
Print hollow
- 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,
more successful printing and saves material in the long run.
•
Print closer to the Perfboard
•
Keep the Perfboard
4. Troubleshooting
3D Printer User Manual v 2013.6.10
The platform rests on a tripod (three
ng screws) and in order to level it, you
each of the three screws
until the distance between the nozzle and
at each corner.
As the platform gets more level, increase
height to the nozzle, so it is
You will most likely need to repeat the process 5-9
going in a clockwise manner. Each
educing the amount of turn on the screws.
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
Tips & Tricks to avoid warping / lifting
When printing with ABS Plastic it is important to understand the material. ABS is extruded from
it comes out in an expanded state, like most materials as it cools it will shrink.
If the part cools unevenly then it will warp or lift. This normally happens in the corners of the part
as the corners are exposed to air circulating around the printer. The larger the parts surface area on
the platform, normally the worse the problem.
Some Tips to reduce warping:
platform is level!
- Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the
up to near the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the di
tance between nozzle and platform is the same at each corner. Check and recheck!!!
platform is nice and toasty!
(do a previous print or two and keep the
heated after printing) – Keep the extruder door closed during printing
Keep the printer away from any breezes, air con,
this cools the model to
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
more successful printing and saves material in the long run.
rint closer to the Perfboard
– Move the nozzle closer to the platform.
Perfboard smooth
- Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and e
Troubleshooting
Loosen a screw and the related corner of platform will rise. Tighten, or loosen, the screws until
you have the same gap between the nozzle and the platform at all four corners of platform.
to avoid warping / lifting
is extruded from
, like most materials as it cools it will shrink.
If the part cools unevenly then it will warp or lift. This normally happens in the corners of the part
as the corners are exposed to air circulating around the printer. The larger the parts surface area on
Remove the Perfboard and clips, bring the platform
up to near the nozzle and in maintenance, move the head to each corner to ensure the dis-
Check and recheck!!!
(do a previous print or two and keep the
door closed during printing.
the model to fast.
The less mass of plastic the less heat in the centre, the less warping.
creates more support but
Clean the perfboard, by scrapping off the surface and en-
