APOLLO3D SATURN 10 User Manual Download Page 2

 

PREFACE 

 

Note: Each device must be tested before leaving factory. If there are some residues in extruder or some 
tiny scratches on the build tape, it is normal and won’t affect the printing quality. 

 
On the completion of this User Guide, thanks all Apollo3D engineers and the Apollo3D printer users for 
their unremitting efforts and sincere assistance. 
The Apollo3D Saturn User Guide is designed for the Saturn users to start their printing journey with 
Apollo3D Saturn. Even if you are familiar with earlier Apollo3D machines or 3D printing technology, 
we  still  recommend  that  please  read  this  guide,  as  there  is  lots  of  important  information  about  the 
Apollo3D for you to get a better 3D experience. 
For a better and more successful printing experience, you can refer to the following materials: 
(1)  User Guide: 
Users will find the User Guide together with the printer accessories. The User Guide will help you start 
your print journey as soon as possible. 
(2)  Official Apollo3D Website:   
www.apollo3dprinting.com 
The  official  Apollo3D  website  contains  the  up-to-date  information  concerning  Apollo3D  software, 
firmware, device maintenance and so on. Users are also able to get the contact information from there. 

 

NOTICE 

 
PLEASE STRICTLY FOLLOW ALL THE SAFETY WARNINGS AND NOTICE BELOW ALL THE 
TIME. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT SAFETY 

 

Keep your work place tidy. 

 

Do not operate Saturn in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. 

 

Keep Saturn out of children and untrained persons' reach. 

ELECTRICAL SAFETY 

 

Always use the Saturn with a properly grounded outlet.   

 

Do not refit Saturn plug. Do not use Saturn in damp or wet locations. Do not expose Saturn to 
burning sun.   

 

In case of device damage, please use the power supply provided by Apollo3D.   

 

Avoid using the device during an thunderstorm. 

 

In case of uncertain accident, please unplug the device if you do not use it for long. 

PERSONAL SAFETY 

 

Do not touch the nozzle and build plate during printing. 

 

Do not touch the nozzle after finishing printing. 

 

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away 
from moving parts.   

 

Do  not  operate  the  device  while  you  are  tired  or  under  the  influence  of  drugs,  alcohol  or 
medication. 

CAUTIONS 

 

Do not leave the device unattended for long. 

 

Do not make any modifications to the device. 

 

To lower the build plate before loading/unloading filament.   

 

Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment. 

 

Never use the device for illegal activities. 

 

Never use the device to make any food storage vessels. 

 

Never use the device to make any electrical appliance. 

 

Never put the model into your mouth. 

 

Do not remove the models with force. 

 

Never connect the device with network cable longer than 3m. 

ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS 

 

Temperature: RT 15-30℃ 

 

Moisture: 20%-70% 

PLACE REQUIREMENTS 

 

The device must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment. The distances of the left, right 
and back side space should be at least 20cm, and the distance of the front side space should be 
at least 30cm. 

Summary of Contents for SATURN 10

Page 1: ...This guide only applicable to Apollo3D Saturn 3D printer USER GUIDE APOLLO3D SATURN10 10Plus...

Page 2: ...e liquids gases or dust Keep Saturn out of children and untrained persons reach ELECTRICAL SAFETY Always use the Saturn with a properly grounded outlet Do not re t Saturn plug Do not use Saturn in dam...

Page 3: ...ser s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed...

Page 4: ...nloading filament 8 3 Operation 8 3 1 Filament 8 3 1 1 Filament Compatibility 8 3 1 2 Print Setting 9 3 2 Print Start up 9 3 3 Model Removal 9 4 Introduction of Touch Screen 11 5 Slicer software sugge...

Page 5: ...ntroduction Saturn10 used push bottom Saturn10 plus used touch screen 1 Touch screen 4 Extruder 7 Nozzle 10 Power switch 2 Reset 5 Build Plate 8 Extruder Fan 3 USB stick input 6 Leveling Nut 9 Power i...

Page 6: ...kg Power Requirements 100 240V 50 60Hz Connectivity USB Stick by Saturn 10 SD card by Saturn 10 plus Print File Type Gcode 1 3 Terms Build Volume The three dimensional amount of space that an object w...

Page 7: ...th Glue Stick A solid adhesive used for making the model stick to the build plate rmly Nozzle Also called print head which located at the bottom of the extruder where heated lament is squeezed out 1 4...

Page 8: ...between the nozzle and the heat bed 4 Loosen the screw until the paper is getting squished between the nozzle and the heat bed only slightly You want the still be able to move it but feel a little bit...

Page 9: ...EFUL as the extruder can be very HOT 2 2 2 Unloading filament 1 Saturn10 Wait for the extruder to heat Use the push bottom to select Prepare Preheat PLA or Preheat ABS depend on your filament type Pre...

Page 10: ...of User Guide at first print Print from SD Card Tap Print from SD choose printed les saved in internal SD Card already 2 Saturn10P Please complete the leveling loading correctly with the guidance of...

Page 11: ...e printer then remove model from build plate with a scraper Use water If glue stick is used when printing and neither of above methods is e ective wash build plate with warm water to dissolve the glue...

Page 12: ...repare 1 Main back to homepage Move axis Increase Reduce the distance from the x axis y axis z axis to the origin Auto home x axis y axis z axis to the origin Prepare 2 Preheat PLA the PLA filament yo...

Page 13: ...ed Settings Option More N A Preheat Add Set temperature up Des Set temperature down Extruder Set Extruder temperature 10 C Set heat bed temperature Back back to homepage Move X Y Z Increase the distan...

Page 14: ...he origin Z z axis to the origin Back back to homepage Leveling Setting FlieSys select the storage type SD USB WIFI N A Fan set the speed of fan Continue N A Filament Language Set different language B...

Page 15: ...14 Fan Add Increase fan speed Dec Reduce fan speed Back back to homepage language Set different language ChooseFile Touch Select your 3D model to print Printing Operation Pause...

Page 16: ...rusaSlicer Beginners Advanced Users Free Windows Mac Linux OctoPrint Intermediate Users Advanced Users Free Raspberry Pi Windows Mac Linux Simplify3D Beginners Advanced Users 150 Winodows Mac MakerBot...

Page 17: ...re Acquisition To get the installation package from our linked 2 Software Installation and start up Settings Printer Add Printer Custom Insert your 3D printer name such as Saturn Printer and Extruder1...

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Page 19: ...18 Settings Printer Mange Printers Profiles Import Saturn10 curaprofile Saturn10 curaprofile To get the file from our linked...

Page 20: ...models download from online To help you find the perfect fit here s a list of the top 3D printing 3D models Site Type Price 3D Printable Models https www thingiverse com Repository Free https cults3d...

Page 21: ...20 Rotate Press red line make the bottom parallel to platform Save to file and insert your USB stick or SD card to your 3D printer...

Page 22: ...t be correct and the extruder tip is not properly spaced with the build platform Use the preview feature in your slicing software to see the rst layer height and position Build with supports when nece...

Page 23: ...rs add grease at least once every three months For long term nonusers add grease at least every six months 3 Please clean residue and other sundries in time after printing completed avoid sundries fal...

Page 24: ...ing com The Apollo3D support team can be reached by e mail between the working hours of 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m PST Monday through Saturday In case you contact us during o duty time your inquiry will be...

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