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SETUP

4.7 Filament

The Cocoon Create ModelMaker 3D Printer is designed to be only used with PLA (Polylactic Acid
BioPlastic) Filament. Only use genuine Cocoon Create filaments as using generic filaments may
damage your 3D Printer and may void your warranty. Extra filament including multiple colours
and PLA types are available from the online store at

https://cocoonproducts.com.au/

4.7.1 PLA Filament

Extruder Temp:

215ºC

Official Name:

Polyactic Acid

Printing Level:

Basic

Advantages:

• Bioplastic

• Non-Toxic

• Less warping issues

• Hard or soft/flexible variants

• High print speed

Disadvantages:

• Low heat resistance

• Easier to break than ABS

• Requires thicker walls than ABS

Finishing:

• Sanding possible

• Limited gluing

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Summary of Contents for HE170703

Page 1: ... MODELNUMBER HE170703 INSTRUCTIONMANUAL VERSION 1 ISSUED 04 08 17 ...

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Page 3: ...be reached on Phone 1300 663 907 Mon Fri 8 30am 6 00pm AEST Email customercare winplus com au Web www winplus com au IMPORTANT Getting the most out of your ModelMaker 3D Printer Read the manual carefully It will help you set up with ease Visit https cocoonproducts com au We have additional support videos and guides Call After Sales Support 1300 663 907 Available Monday Friday 8 30am 6 00pm AEST Em...

Page 4: ... territory laws Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure ...

Page 5: ...e protection 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 may lead to personal injury inferior results or damage to the ModelMaker 3D Printer Always make sure that anyone who uses the 3D printer knows and understand the contents of the manual to make th...

Page 6: ...8 3 6 Levelling The Bed 18 3 6 1 The Levelling Wizard 18 3 6 2 Manually Levelling the Bed 19 Printing and Removing Models 20 4 1 Printing a File 20 4 1 1 During Print Settings 20 4 2 Good 3D Printing Practices 21 4 3 Removing 3D Objects from the Bed 22 4 4 Removing Filament 22 4 5 Quick Settings 23 4 6 Advanced Settings 23 4 7 Filament 24 4 7 1 PLA Filament 24 4 8 Storage 25 4 9 Creating and Print...

Page 7: ...28 Finishing 29 6 1 Finishing Techniques 29 6 1 1 Useful Tools Equipment 29 6 1 2 Removing Support Material 29 6 1 3 Sanding 29 6 1 4 Surface Coating 30 Maintenance 30 Disposal of Packaging 31 Disposal of Product 31 Troubleshooting 32 10 1 Troubleshooting 32 10 1 1 Printing Problems 32 10 1 2 Connectivity Problems 33 10 1 3 Other Problems 34 10 2 Useful Terms 35 Appendix 36 References 36 Repair an...

Page 8: ...r Cable 1 x USB Cable 1 x 4GB MicroSD Card 1 x Scraper 1 x PTFE Tube 1 x Hex Key Set 2 x Cable Ties 4 x 10m PLA Filament 2 x Spare Print Bed Mats 1 x Instruction Manual Not Shown 1 x Getting Started Guide Not Shown 1 x Warranty Card Not Shown 1 x Levelling Card ...

Page 9: ...xtruder Diameter 0 4mm Print Speed 10mm s 70mm s Travel Speed 10mm s 70mm s Supported Print Materials Cocoon Create Branded PLA PLA Wood Temperature Ambient Operating Temperature 15 C 30 C Operational Extruder Temperature 170 C 250 C Software Slicer Software Cura Cura Input Formats STL OBJ DAE AMF Cura Output Format GCODE Connectivity MicroSD Card USB port Firmware updating only Electrical Input R...

Page 10: ...downloaded and 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 using 3D Modelling Software Programs such as SketchUp or Blender allow this however this can take some practice before successfully modelling your 3D Design After you ve finished your 3D D...

Page 11: ...nting the nozzle will move along the X and Y axis as each layer is printed This can take some time depending on the size of the 3D model print speed of the 3D printer and resolution of each layer Here is an example of how size infill and resolution can affect printing time Dimensions 62 5 x 25 75 x 67 75mm 70 x 70 x 140mm Infill 20 0 20 20 Resolution 2mm 2mm 2mm 1mm Print Time 53min 39min 6hr 40mi...

Page 12: ...ODUCTOVERVIEW 2 1 Printer Front View 1 Filament Tube 2 X Axis Frame 3 Cooling Fan 4 Nozzle 5 Print Bed 6 Front Thumbwheels 7 Control Panel 8 Filament Clamp 9 Tower Frame 10 Spool Holder 3 9 8 10 2 5 7 6 4 1 ...

Page 13: ...13 AFTERSALESSUPPORT 1300663907 CUSTOMERCARE WINPLUS COM AU MODEL HE170703 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 2 Printer Rear View 1 Power Switch 2 Plug Socket 3 Rear Thumbwheels 4 Extruder Assembly 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 14: ...14 PRODUCTOVERVIEW 2 3 Control Panel 1 MicroSD Card Slot 2 Restart Button 3 LCD Display Screen 4 Dial Button 5 USB Port 1 2 5 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...ve the outer plastic nut from the Filament Spool Holder then insert the nut into the side slot of the tower Screw in the Filament Spool Holder into the side of the printer NOTE Ensure the Filament Spool Holder is secure and do not overtighten 4 Ensure the power switch is in the OFF position then insert the Power Supply Cable into the back of the 3D Printer Insert the other end into a nearby mains ...

Page 16: ... temperature The temperature below the same symbol is the current temperature NOTE When no temperature is set the extruder will register the current ambient temperature 3 3 Navigating the Menus 1 To enter the Main Menu quickly press and release the Dial Button 2 To move throughout the menu turn the Dial Button Note some menus have options not visible on the screen Keep turning the dial to see all ...

Page 17: ...3 SETUP 3 4 Menu Tree 3DPrinterready ElapsedTime 0 Progress Speed 100 00 00 21 Move ChangeFilament DisableSteppers Preheat Cooldown back PrintFile Levelbed QuickSettings Advanced back Temperature SaveSetting FactoryReset Main Menu Home Screen Quick Settings Advanced Settings ...

Page 18: ...still be hot and the Scraper should be used to remove the filament from the nozzle 3 6 Levelling The Bed Levelling the bed is arguably the most important step in producing successful prints and should be checked before every print Before levelling the Print Bed check all springs and thumbwheels are in place 3 6 1 The Levelling Wizard 1 Clean off any excess filament residue from the tip of the nozz...

Page 19: ...ou would like to level 5 On each corner turn the relevant thumbwheel until you can just slide a piece of copy paper between the extruder and print bed with slight resistance about 0 1mm 6 Continue checking points on the Print Bed until you are satisfied it is level Nozzle Too High Insufficient contact area resulting in poor adhesion and extrusion skipping Correct Height Filament pushed into the pr...

Page 20: ...be formatted to FAT32 If there is no MicroSD Card inserted the Main Menu will display No SD card and no files will be available to print If your file is not printing correctly press the main Dial Button and select Stop print from the menu Ensure the extruder is raised prior to removing the print off the Print Bed Immediately turn off the machine if any of the motors are jamming or forcing against ...

Page 21: ...e and nozzle does not have excess material stuck to it During Printing 1 Closely monitor the first layer being printed Most problems like poor adhesion and warping will occur in the first layer If problems occur stop the 3D Printer in the menu or power off the printer 2 Do not leave the 3D Printer unattended while in operation 3 Keep hands clear while machine is operating After Printing 1 Wait for...

Page 22: ...persistently having trouble removing 3D printed objects try the following Use a layer of blue masking tape designed to not leave behind residue on the Print Bed Be sure to remove and replace after each print Check if the printing mat is damaged and replace if needed Replacement mats can be purchased at https cocoonproducts com au 4 4 Removing Filament Follow these steps to remove filament NOTE You...

Page 23: ...heat the nozzle Raise Extruder 10mm Raises the extruder by 10mm Disable Steppers Disables all motors so you can manually move the bed and extruder position in the X and Y directions Preheat Preheat the nozzle Cooldown Cools the nozzle 4 6 Advanced Settings To access the Advanced Settings press the Dial Button and select Advanced in the Main Menu Unless you are an experienced user we do not recomme...

Page 24: ...rranty Extra filament including multiple colours and PLA types are available from the online store at https cocoonproducts com au 4 7 1 PLA Filament Extruder Temp 215ºC Official Name Polyactic Acid Printing Level Basic Advantages Bioplastic Non Toxic Less warping issues Hard or soft flexible variants High print speed Disadvantages Low heat resistance Easier to break than ABS Requires thicker walls...

Page 25: ...re your models are saved as GCODE files STL and other 3D file formats should be converted or sliced into GCODE before loading them on the MicroSD card See the section Creating a GCODE File Using Cura for information on creating GCODE files 4 9 2 Creating a GCODE File Using Cura A GCODE file provides the essential temperature settings and movement information for your Cocoon Create 3D printer A num...

Page 26: ...ange Nozzle size to 0 4mm 8 Ensure Heated Print Bed is not ticked 9 Select Finish For the latest optimized recommended Cura settings for your Cocoon Create ModelMaker 3D Printer visit https cocoonproducts com au 4 9 5 Loading a 3D Design into Cura 1 Clear the platform using File Clear platform 2 Then load your 3D Design file onto the platform using File Load model file 3 Load any file with the fol...

Page 27: ...s recommended to start 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 You can also use masking tape in lieu of a Print Mat Blue painters tape is recommended 5 1 2 Nozzle Cleaning If your Extruder nozzle becomes blocked follow these steps to clean the nozzle 1...

Page 28: ...and smooth running of your printer The rods can be lubricated with machine oil or synthetic grease We recommend using bearing grease and to apply liberally to both the X Axis and Y Axis rods Nuts and Bolts Loose nuts and bolts could affect the geometry of the ModelMaker 3D Printer Check that all nuts and bolts remain firmly tightened If required re tighten using the hex wrench 5 1 4 Storing Always...

Page 29: ... the long nose pliers carefully grasp some of the remaining material then twist to remove Repeat until no more material can be removed 4 Using the wire cutters cut away any excess filament 6 1 3 Sanding Though Fused Filament Fabrication FFF is capable of producing high quality objects straight out of the machine the layer lines will be visible Sanding will reduce these step marks in the model 1 En...

Page 30: ...ocal paint supplier for the best compatibility for your intended purpose Congratulations Your 3D object now looks like a professionally finished product MAINTENANCE The maintenance of ModelMaker 3D Printer should be conducted by skilled person only Always unplug the printer before doing maintenance or modifications In order to have a smoothly working ModelMaker 3D Printer it is important to mainta...

Page 31: ...disposed of safely Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of packaging and dispose of it appropriately for recycling Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area DISPOSALOFPRODUCT Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of waste products Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area At the end of its work...

Page 32: ...en file has been corrupted Try reformatting your MicroSD 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 nozzle temperature has been set to match your material Not sticking to the bed Ensure that the bed is clean and free from dust Check that the bed is level and set to a distance of approximately 0 1mm ...

Page 33: ...tches 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 the path 10 1 2 Connectivity Problems My 3D Printer isn t turning on Check that you have correctly inserted the power cable into the rear of the Control Box the power cord is plugged into the mains outlet and that...

Page 34: ...nt Where can I buy more filament If you require more filament visit our online store https cocoonproducts com au to purchase various colours What brand of filament should I buy We recommend using only Cocoon Create branded filament Lower quality generic filaments can damage your ModelMaker 3D Printer and potentially void your warranty TROUBLESHOOTING ...

Page 35: ... hot end and nozzle MicroSD Card Secure Digital memory card This is where your GCODE files can be stored and accessed by the 3D Printer PLA Filament Commonly used plastic filament with low environmental impact Brim Raft Types of printed foundations that help models adhere to the print bed Slicing Process that turns a 3D Design into a code that can be used by 3D Printers Spool Filaments of PLA are ...

Page 36: ...36 APPENDIX References Some of the 3D Models used in this manual and other included materials were sourced from the below ...

Page 37: ...ing the product for repair You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process Please be assured though refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI s stringent quality specifications If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily you may e...

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