Blackbelt 3D BV Blackbelt, Installation & User Manual

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Version 2020-5.0_ENG
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3.5 Operating the BlackBelt 3D platform
Please follow all prescriptions as described in this manual. In particular chapter 1.3 : Safety messages.
As long as the machine is active and / or switched on, no connector or safety feature shall be removed.
Only use the machine if all safety features are in place and functional.
If a machine part has been damaged or is not functioning in the prescribed way, the machine operation must
be stopped immediately and can only be resumed if the damaged part has been replaced or repaired.
Please inform or consult Blackbelt 3D BV if the machine is not functioning properly.
3.5.1 Loading filament
The Bowden and varioDrive system have a slightly different approach to material change. The next chapters will
explain the differences. For both situations, the preparations are the same and if this is the first time, the unloading is
done with filament in the machine. For the Bowden you can skip the unload steps.
Please assure that the 3D Printer is fully assembled and wired correctly and that the printhead has been
installed.
1. Place the filament spool onto the spool holder in front of the control cabinet.
2. Take the end of the filament of the spool and assure the filament end is straight and has no thickening at its
end. If not please apply a straight cut with a pair of scissors or a pair of pliers:
3. Please assure, the end of the filament is guided from the lower side of the spool into the control cabinet.
4. Position the filament into the filament entry and carefully push the filament up until it hits the feeder motor .
5. Continue with chapter 3.5.2 Material change [Bowden] or 3.5.3 Material change [varioDrive]