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Safety

Before you get started, please read these important safety instructions 
CAUTION:

 The Balco PrintMaker generates high temperatures and includes moving parts that can 

cause injury. Never reach inside of the Balco PrintMaker while it is in operation, and allow time for the 

printer to cool down after operation. 

•  Vapours/fumes may be irritating at operating temperatures. Always use the Balco PrintMaker 

in an open, well ventilated area 

•  Do not leave the Balco PrintMaker unattended during operation 
•  Contact with extruded material may cause burns. Wait for printed objects to cool before 

removing them from the build platform. 

•  Always take care when using the scraper. Never direct the scraper towards your fingers. 
•  Only use the PrintMaker in a clear working area 

1. 

The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage will occur. 

2. 

The printer is designed to be used with ambient temperature ranging 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 
86°F), and humidity ranging 20% - 50%. Operating outside these limits may result in low 
quality models. 

3. 

In case of emergency, turn off the PrintMaker at the power outlet. 

4. 

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 (7.8in), and the distance of the front side space 
should be at least 35cm (13.7in). Device storage temperature: RT 0-40°C (32°F - 104°F)

5. 

It is recommended that you use eye protection when cleaning/sanding printed models to 
avoid small particles contacting eyes. 

6. 

Please read and understand the contents of this installation and user manual carefully. Failure 
to read the manual may lead to personal injury, inferior results, or damage to the PrintMaker. 
Always make sure that anyone who uses the 3D printer knows and understand the contents 
of the manual and makes the most out of the PrintMaker. 

7. 

PrintMaker is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical and/or mental 
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision 
or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 
Children should be under constant supervision when using the printer. 

8. 

Before installation, you should make sure that the PrintMaker is unplugged from the power 
supply. Only using furniture that can safely support PrintMaker. 

9. 

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible 

Summary of Contents for PrintMaker

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL VERSION 1 0...

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Page 3: ...ing the Filament 13 3 3 3 Changing Removing Filament 13 Additional Settings 14 4 1 Network 14 4 1 1 Wi Fi 14 4 1 2 Ethernet Connection 14 4 1 3 Cloud Connection 14 4 2 Preheat Settings 15 4 3 Settings...

Page 4: ...common technologies used by 3D Printers to achieve this FFF works on an additive principle by laying down material such as PLA or ABS filament in layers to create a 3D object With hours of fun awaiti...

Page 5: ...must be placed in a dry and ventilated environment The distances of the left right and back side space should be at least 20cm 7 8in and the distance of the front side space should be at least 35cm 1...

Page 6: ...alled on the X Axis The extruder draws the filament from the spool melts it and pushes it through the nozzle onto the print bed Filament Compartment Internal storage area located at the right of print...

Page 7: ...7 Parts List 1 3D printer 2 Filament 3 Unclogging pin tool 4 Allen wrench 5 Power cable 6 Screwdriver 7 Grease Not pictured 2 1 5 3 4 6 1 1 Accessories...

Page 8: ...11 Y Axis sliding slot 12 Print base 13 Removable print bed 14 Touch screen 15 USB stick input 16 Power switch 17 Power input 18 Spool holder 19 Filament cover 20 Filament cover handle 21 Motor 22 Fi...

Page 9: ...ositioning Accuracy Z axis 0 0025mm XY axis 0 011mm Filament Diameter 1 75mm 0 07mm Nozzle Diameter 0 4mm Build Speed 10 100 mm s Software FlashPrint Support Formats Input 3mf stl obj fpp bmp png jpg...

Page 10: ...e extruder is high enough to remove the packaging X Y Z X 20 00 Y 45 00 Z 36 00 2 3 Led Camera Move Filament Check 3 2 Navigating the Menus This section provides a brief description of each menu funct...

Page 11: ...Resume Suspend or resume the print job 3 More Check additional settings during printing Replace Change filament during printing Led Light Turn ON OFF the led light Detail Check additional printing det...

Page 12: ...ting Level Basic Advanced Advanced Advanced Intermediate Advantages Bioplastic Non Toxic Less warping issues Hard or soft flexible variants High print speed High strength Scratch resistant Smooth fini...

Page 13: ...bowden tube Please note this will take some time 4 Following the prompts on screen tap OK once you see the filament extruding from the nozzle 5 Your filament is now loaded Place the filament cover ba...

Page 14: ...Connection 1 Simply follow the prompts on screen by connecting the ethernet cable attached to your modem into the back of the 3D printer 2 Once connected a tick will appear on screen 4 1 3 Cloud Conn...

Page 15: ...and platform After homing completed slide the piece of paper continuously back and forth between the nozzle and the print bed And simultaneously manually tap up and down arrow to adjust the distance...

Page 16: ...16 4 4 About Shows the basic information about the printer Additional Settings...

Page 17: ...l start to print the file 5 To pause or cancel a print simply follow the prompts on screen as outlined on section 3 2 1 Build on page 10 and 11 5 1 2 USB Stick 1 Insert a USB stick into the USB port l...

Page 18: ...ected to the FlashPrint PC software load your file by clicking on the load button at the top of the screen or by going to File menu Load File 6 Once your file is loaded you can make adjustments to the...

Page 19: ...l select Upload Model to select a file Once found hit the upload button to return to the My Model screen click on the uploaded object and then click Print 5 Your file will appear on screen along with...

Page 20: ...N and hit save 6 After the connection is completed you can see the printer s information on the Polar Cloud home page Click on the printer 7 Click on Build Plate to load a file Select your required fi...

Page 21: ...hands clear while machine is operating and ensure the door is closed 5 3 Removing 3D Objects from the Print Bed Once your print is completed although the extruder and print bed will automatically comm...

Page 22: ...progress and results of your print jobs remotely from your internet connected device via the FlashCloud If you are using a USB you will not be able to use the camera See section 5 1 4 Flash Cloud Pri...

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