Quick Start Guide
www.FELIXprinters.com
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Zeemanlaan 15
3401MV IJsselstein
The Netherlands
FELIX Pro 3 L / XL
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Page 2: ...ter placement Place the FELIXprinter on a stable table desk or something with a similar height Place the printer on a height where children cannot reach it Use the FELIXprinter in a clean environment...
Page 3: ...to operate the printer properly Kind regards FELIXprinters 3 Contents 1 Safety 1 2 Introduction 2 3 Contents 2 4 Printer specifications 3 5 FELIX Pro 3 L at a glance 4 6 What s in the box 5 7 Display...
Page 4: ...Software bed leveling Automatic nozzle calibrations Power loss recovery Extruders Diameter nozzle 0 5 mm optional 0 35 and 0 7mm Nozzle temperature max 275 C Full metal hot ends Filament flow detectio...
Page 5: ...Page 4 5 FELIX Pro 3 L at a glance Lid Display USB port Front door Enclosure Fan Ethernet Power plug Power switch Emergency stop Side door...
Page 6: ...Tweezers B 1x Power cable C 1x MicroSD card USB reader D 2x Teflon tubes E 1x Wrench 14mm Recommended tools F 1x Spatula G 1x Allen key set H 1x 1kg Premium PLA NB The box could contain extra material...
Page 7: ...x and y axis to ensure proper motion is possible Place the printer on a sturdy surface and ensure the printer is level Open the front door and place a bubble level on the center bottom or on the prin...
Page 8: ...ots when using ABS PC or Nylon Closing the slots retains more heat in the printer which is beneficial for higher temperature materials as it reduces warping However closing the slots when using PLA wi...
Page 9: ...r socket 2 Flip the power switch to the ON position 3 Wait for the printer to turn on The light of the print head should light up immediately the screen boots up in approximately 40 seconds 6 4 Power...
Page 10: ...atus menu General printer settings Emergency button Stops everything immediately USB Stick import gcodes from usb stick Change filament Load Unload filament Print files G codes G codes saved on the ma...
Page 11: ...to type of print object and chosen material type Make certain that the print surface is completely free from grease and ensu re that the nozzles of the print head are clean Allow the printer to per f...
Page 12: ...ace to compensate for any irregularities ensuring an optimal first layer A well printed first layer is crucial for a successful print and following this procedure with a clean bed will minimize the ch...
Page 13: ...t to damage the Kapton sticker 2 Clean the Kapton layer on the flex plate with a detergent like methylated spirit or 100 alcohol to ensure it s grease free as grease can hinder bed adhesion 3 Apply an...
Page 14: ...found inside on the spool holders found inside 3 3 Trim the filament tip at a 45 angle Trim the filament tip at a 45 angle using a flush cutter for easier insertion through the bowden tube Insert the...
Page 15: ...nt exits the other end of the Bowden tube guide it towards the printhead Gently press on the hotend s extruder to ease the pressure facilitating smooth insertion Slide the filament into the hotend unt...
Page 16: ...nge filament After the nozzle heats up the printer proceeds to the next menu where you can start by pressing insert filament Once assured of correct filament loading click start The machine will auto...
Page 17: ...is generated with Simplify3D on a USB stick Then plug the USB stick into the front USB port of the machine Next go to the printer s main menu In the main menu tap the USB Stick button If your Gcode fi...
Page 18: ...Wireless LAN or a wired LAN connection To get details about the connection you ll need to navigate to the settings menu In the settings menu press the Network icon A list of available networks will po...
Page 19: ...e to access the printer Go to the settings menu and press the Network button to find the IP address 10 4 Remotely control the printer via WI FI or LAN Once you ve set up a WiFi or wired connection wit...
Page 20: ...Page 19 10 5 Print via web interface Overview of the dashboard Press the Go to Printer button...
Page 21: ...on a printing job using the webcam Currently this feature is only accessible within the internal net work If you wish to access it from an external network you ll need to forward a port on your route...
Page 22: ...e the print The print is still attached and sticking to the buildplate The print does not have any thick blobs that prevent a successful print The printer has no physical damage If the checklist above...
Page 23: ...ly the printer won t be able to achieve an accurate calibration 12 1 What is the function of the calibrations Calibrating 3D printers is essential to ensure their accuracy and reliability when creatin...
Page 24: ...s from one side to the other side of the build plate After transporting the printer Guide When the auto bed leveling routine is started The following steps are performed 1 The hot ends heat up to 185...
Page 25: ...as successful The most effective way to test if the bed is level is to print bed leveling squares allowing you to examine the first layer closely It s too far bring it closer You can see the lines are...
Page 26: ...t hot end is monitored If one of the two cause an issue you might see an error message saying bed leveling failed or G33 leveling failed If this happens first ensure the machine homes all its axes If...
Page 27: ...following 1 The hot ends heat up to 185 C 2 The printer homes all axes 3 The extruder moves to a certain position and probes both extruders several of times Then if routine finishes successfully it wi...
Page 28: ...truders This is really important to prevent crashes and ensure successful dual or multi material printing To begin this process follow the instructions provided below Page 27 12 6 Z Calibration After...
Page 29: ...3 Adjust filament clamping range The extruder arm pushes filament onto the extruder drive wheel When using flexible filaments it might be that the filament is squashed too much causing a lot of fricti...
Page 30: ...e At times the printed model may experience warping or become detached from the build plate In such instances it is advisable to clean your build plate and apply a fresh layer of 3D lac The steps for...
Page 31: ...e hotend 2 Open the front cover of the device 3 Slightly rotate the device to the right 4 Carefully extract the hotend from the printhead 5 Reverse the assembly of the hot end into the extruder assemb...
Page 32: ...the filament holder using the dust cleaner It is advisable to replace the dust cleaners after a few months of continuous printing The linear bearings require minimal maintenance It is advised to appl...
Page 33: ...there is a good chance your hotend suspension is dirty Go to www felixprinters com support to find out how to solve this issue as quickly as possible Heater sensor error Extruder the sensor is defecti...
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