BALCO HE180021 Instruction Manual Download

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WARRANTY NOTE

If you experience any issues with this product, or its

performance is not what you had expected, please contact

us at Balco Lifestyle before returning the item to the store.

It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via

phone or email.

IMPORTANT

Getting the most out of your 3D Printer Touch:

Read the manual carefully

It will help you set up with ease

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We have additional additional support videos and guides

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Summary of Contents for HE180021

Page 1: ...MODELNUMBER HE180021 INSTRUCTIONMANUAL VERSION 1 ISSUED 10 08 17...

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Page 3: ...likely that we can resolve any problems for you via phone or email IMPORTANT Getting the most out of your 3D Printer Touch Read the manual carefully It will help you set up with ease Visit www balcoli...

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Page 5: ...otection when cleaning sanding printed models to avoid small particles contacting eyes Please read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual carefully Failure to read the manual...

Page 6: ...Control Panel 16 2 5 Touch Screen Control Panel 17 Setup 20 3 1 Unboxing and Assembly 20 3 2 Levelling the Bed 22 3 3 Filament 24 3 3 1 Filament Types 24 3 3 2 Inserting Filament 25 3 3 3 Removing Fi...

Page 7: ...ponent Check 30 5 1 5 Storing 30 Finishing 31 6 1 Finishing Techniques 31 6 1 1 Useful Tools Equipment 31 6 1 2 Removing Support Material 31 6 1 3 Sanding 32 6 1 4 Surface Coating 32 Maintenance 33 Di...

Page 8: ...Power Cable 1 x SD Card Class 10 1 x Scraper 1 x Replacement PTFE Tube 1 x Hex Key Set 6 x Hex Bolts 2 x Cable Ties 1 x 100m PLA Filament 3 x Print Bed Mats 1 on Print Bed and 2 spare 1 x 0 4mm Drill...

Page 9: ...s Balco Branded PLA ABS PVA HIPS PLA Wood PLA Flex Conductive Temperature Ambient Operating Temperature 15 C 30 C Operational Extruder Temperature 170 C 260 C Operational Print Bed Temperature 30 C 11...

Page 10: ...printed for personal use Websites such as Thingiverse com Pinshape com and YouMagine com are a good place to start but there are many more available Alternatively you can create your own 3D Design usi...

Page 11: ...take some time depending on the size of the 3D model print speed of the 3D Printer Touch and resolution of each layer Here is an example of how size infill and resolution can affect printing time Dim...

Page 12: ...ccur in the first layer If problems occur stop the 3D Printer Touch at the power outlet 2 Do not leave the 3D Printer Touch unattended while in operation 3 Keep hands clear while machine is operating...

Page 13: ...1 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 1 Printer Front View 1 X Rail 2 X Belt Drive 3 Extruder Spring Lever 4 Extruder Cooling Fan 5 X Stop Micro Switch 6 Filament Cooling Fan 7 Extruder Driving Motor 8 Filament Spool H...

Page 14: ...14 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 2 Printer Rear View 1 X Cable Track 2 X Axis Stepper Motor 3 Z Cable Track 4 Extruder 5 Z Drive Screw 6 Z Rod 7 Z Stop Micro Switch 8 Z Axis Stepper Motor 3 4 8 5 6 1 2 7...

Page 15: ...CARE BALCOLIFESTYLE COM MODEL HE180021 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 3 Print Bed 1 Y Stop Micro Switch 2 Heated Print Bed 3 Printing Mat 4 Levelling Thumb Screw 5 Print Bed Frame 6 Y Axis Stepper Motor 7 Y Belt D...

Page 16: ...16 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 4 Control Panel 1 Touch Screen 2 SD Port 3 Power Socket 4 Power Switch 1 2 3 4...

Page 17: ...60 C Fan Speed 0 100 Continue Starts resumes printing the selected file Pause Pauses the currently printing file Settings manually increase decrease print speed 0 300 extruder temperature bed temperat...

Page 18: ...Menu Cool Down Select to begin cooling down your Printer s Print Bed and Extruder Change Filament Add Filament Select from Touch Screen the type of filament you will be inserting Remove Filament Selec...

Page 19: ...ings We recommend to leave setting as default if you are new to 3D Printing PID P Proportial Response PID I Integral Response PID D Derivative Response Confirm Select to update print settings Back Ret...

Page 20: ...r in place NOTE Raise the Extruder by gently pulling the z axis rod towards the top of the Extruder Tower and move the Extruder to one side prior to assembling the Printer 2 Insert the Heated Print Be...

Page 21: ...t spool holder by unscrewing the end cap then reattaching Position the Filament Spool Holder Stand on top of the Extruder Tower then insert the bolts and tighten with the Hex Wrench 9 Ensure the power...

Page 22: ...ust particles or other objects are on the Heated Print Bed Check the Z axis alignment The X rail holding the Extruder should be parallel to the Heated Print Bed If it is not manually rotate individual...

Page 23: ...3 Manually move the Bed so the Nozzle Head is at a corner of the Bed 4 Adjust the thumbwheels on the bottom of the Heated Print Bed so the distance between the Bed and the Nozzle head is approximatel...

Page 24: ...l Name Polyactic Acid Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Polyvinylv Alcohol High Impact Polystyrene Printing Level Basic Advanced Advanced Advanced Advantages Bioplastic Non Toxic Less warping issues Har...

Page 25: ...ing Filament 1 On the Main Screen select Quick Menu Change Filament Remove Filament 2 Select the desired type of Filament to be removed The Extruder will automatically be raised and your Printer will...

Page 26: ...cing upwards 2 Select Print from the Main Menu and select your desired file to print 3 Once selected your file will begin to load and your file status can be viewed on the touch screen Your printer wi...

Page 27: ...damage to the Print Mat 3 As one edge begins to lift gently maneuver the Scraper forward to continue to wedge between the 3D object and the Heated Print Bed 4 Once the part has fully separated from t...

Page 28: ...ra software list You can learn how to install and use Cura from below link https ultimaker com en resources 16579 installation After installing Cura please add your Balco 3D Printer Touch to Cura 1 On...

Page 29: ...rt at a corner to ensure no bubbles become present 5 Use the Scraper to apply pressure on the new Print Mat ensuring strong adhesion Keep the Scraper level as it can damage the Print Mat TIP Warming t...

Page 30: ...he nozzle 5 1 4 Routine Component Check Motor Connectors Loose motor connections could cause a 3D print to fail It s a good habit to routinely check for any damage to the connectors or the black cable...

Page 31: ...paint types are also compatible with PLA and ABS Consult your local paint supplier for the best compatibility for your intended purpose 6 1 2 Removing Support Material Even after support material is...

Page 32: ...s can then be sanded away and repeated until the desired smoothness is achieved 6 1 4 Surface Coating Finally to make your models more presentable follow these steps 1 Ensure that safety goggles and a...

Page 33: ...nce and keep the original packaging carton and materials in a safe place It will help prevent any damage if the product needs to be transported in the future and you can use it to store the appliance...

Page 34: ...en file has been corrupted Try reformatting your SD Card and reloading the GCODE file NOTE Reformatting will delete all files on your SD card Not extruding when starting to print Ensure that the nozzl...

Page 35: ...op micro switches are aligned with the motor mount and registering The print head bed does not move Check the part can be moved by hand when stepper motor is disabled Clear anything that is blocking t...

Page 36: ...potentially void your warranty What types of filament can my 3D Printer Touch Print The Balco 3D Printer Touch accepts various types of filaments including PLA ABS PVA HIPS and specialty filaments suc...

Page 37: ...ushed through PLA Filament Commonly used plastic filament with low environmental impact SD Card Secure Digital memory card This is where your GCODE files can be stored and accessed by the 3D Printer T...

Page 38: ...38 APPENDIX References Some of the 3D Models used in this manual and other included materials were sourced from the below...

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