BALCO KOG6789, Instruction Manual

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After Sales Support
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Model Number
KOG6789
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Setup
2. Levelling the Heated Print Bed
It is important to ensure the Heated Print Bed is level and set to approximately 0.1mm distance
prior to printing.
1.
With the printer initialised, press the Navigation Dial to enter the menu system
2.
Rotate the Dial until
Position
is highlighted, then press the Dial to select
3.
Rotate the Dial until
Z. Pos. Fast
is highlighted, then press to select
4.
Rotate the Dial clockwise, raising the Extruder so that you can easily access the Heated Print
Bed
5. Turn off your 3D Printer
6. Check the Z axis level. The X rail should be parallel to the Heated Print Bed. If it is not,
manually rotate the right hand side Z axis stepper motor to level it
7. Squeeze each corner of the Heated Print Bed, and tighten each thumbscrew to reduce the
distance between plates to a minimum
8.
Wipe the top of the Heated Print Bed with a clean, lint-free cloth to ensure no dust particles or
other objects are on the surface
9.
Turn on the 3D Printer, using the switch on the back of the Control Box
10.
With the printer initialised, press the Navigation Dial to enter the Menu System
11.
Navigate to and select
Position
>
Home All
. Your 3D printer will now try to align to the
‘Home’ position, on the front left corner of the Heated Print Bed
12.
Once aligned, turn off the 3D printer
13.
With the printer powered off, move the Extruder to one corner of the Heated Print Bed to
check the distance between these components
14. Rotate the thumbscrew to raise the Heated Print Bed. A good distance is 0.1mm, and will
allow a sheet of paper to slide freely with slight friction between the Extruder and Heated
Print Bed
15. Move the Extruder to each of the other corners and repeat the process. Move the Extruder to
the centre of the Heated Print Bed and test the gap with a sheet of paper. Keep adjusting and
testing until the proper gap is present at all points
IMPORTANT NOTE: Levelling the bed is an extremely important step and if it is not done
correctly every time, your prints will fail or be of poor quality
.