Quick Start Guide
Pro 2
Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide Pro 2...
Page 2: ...keep it safe from small children Use the FELIXprinter in a dry environment Ventilate Good ventilation while printing is advised though printing pure PLA is considered safe When printing ABS small conc...
Page 3: ...ials can be found on www felixprinters com support Page 3 Chapter 1 Unboxing 1 1 What s in the box 1 2 Installing foot bracket 1 3 Installing display unit Chapter 2 Setup 2 1 Preparing the print bed 2...
Page 4: ...00 C Extruders Diameter nozzle 0 35 mm optional 0 5mm Nozzle temperature max 275 C Full metal hot ends Website www FELIXprinters com Print materials Open source 1 75 mm filaments Tolerance 0 15 mm PLA...
Page 5: ...Basics Display unit Nozzles Extruder Print bed Lever for rotating bed Foot SD card slot Filament guide Filament spool holder Filament spool holder Power switch Power connection USB PC connection Page...
Page 6: ...iers scissors plastic spatula detergent like alcohol paper towel or cloth 1 x Allen key 2 x Filament holder 1 x Filament guide 2 x M4x20 bolts 1 x Foot bracket 1 x Display unit 1 x Power unit 1 x Powe...
Page 7: ...Pro 2 1 2 Installing the foot bracket Chapter 1 Unboxing Take out the foot bracket Leave the printer frame in the box for now Place the foot bracket on a stable and flat surface Page 7 Page 7 FELIXpr...
Page 8: ...FELIX Pro 2 Fix the printer frame onto the foot bracket with the supplied M4x20 screws using the provided Allen key Remove the foam protection from the printer frame and place the frame on the foot b...
Page 9: ...then slide the dis play onto the metal pins Do not turn on power just yet 1 3 Installing the display unit Page 9 Chapter 1 Unboxing Connect the cables from the printer with the display unit Make sure...
Page 10: ...FELIXprinters Quick Start Manual for the FELIX Pro 2 Flip out the lever Turn the print bed This might require a little force 2 1 Preparing the print bed Chapter 2 Setup Page 10...
Page 11: ...Manual for the FELIX Pro 2 Flip back the lever It is important that the bed is placed properly to pre vent damage to the heater Lower the bed until the three magnets match the positions on the bracke...
Page 12: ...back side of the frame and the filament guide on the right front side of the frame 2 2 Installing filament accessoires and cables Chapter 2 Setup 1 Make sure the power switch is turned off 2 Insert po...
Page 13: ...FELIXprinters Quick Start Manual for the FELIX Pro 2 The unboxing is done Turn on the on off switch and continue to the next step to make your first print Page 13 Chapter 2 Setup 2 3 Power on...
Page 14: ...T Current Temperature Status Rotate the button to navigate Push to activate menu Chapter 3 Preparation The rotary button can be used to control the Pro 2 through the display unit Use the button to nav...
Page 15: ...n Calibration is only necessary when Noticing an uneven first print layer Folding the bed for easy transport Replacing the print bed Replacing the hot ends 1 Click once onto the button to activate the...
Page 16: ...flon tube and insert the filament into the left opening on top of the extruder Feed through untill the filament is blocked from moving any further 3 3 Loading filament Take the end of the filament fro...
Page 17: ...t left extruder Page 17 Caution Hot Rotate the button clockwise to feed filament into the extruder Using this feature counter clockwise will unload the filament Keep rotating button until a small thre...
Page 18: ...Right extruder Page 18 Caution Hot Rotate the button clockwise to feed filament into the extruder Using this feature counter clockwise will unload the filament Keep rotating button until a small thre...
Page 19: ...tic spatula or carefully use the supplied tweezers for smaller particles Degrease the print bed with a detergent like alcohol blue spirit or acetone by putting it on a cloth or paper towel and gently...
Page 20: ...xtrusion sample this will take 2 hr Select the Benchy Single PLA if you want to print a quicker single extrusion sample of 50 min Page 20 Enter the menu by pressing the rotary button once and select t...
Page 21: ...ers are less than 100 C before turning off the printer to prevent overheating When the print has finished the display will indicate print finished The 3D printer will automatically cool down when a pr...
Page 22: ...but twist it and start peeling at the edges or use a spatula Remove support material with small pliers or if you are using PVA dissolve it in water Support Material Page 22 4 3 Remove and finish a pr...
Page 23: ...Pro 2 For experienced users who love to tweak we also support this open source 3D soft ware Page 23 5 1 Software Chapter 5 Software maintenance support Page 23 Repertier Simplify3D is the recommended...
Page 24: ...sis of a print job When this layer fails to be printed properly the object could detach and cause damage to the printer After the print job is finished Do not pull off an object from the print bed in...
Page 25: ...lament enters the filament holder through the dust cleaner After a while replace the dust cleaners Print bed contact points Pins Make sure to keep the contact points on the bottom of the print bed cle...
Page 26: ...t end 2 Let the hot end cool down The hot end can reach 275 C so it is essential to do this step poperly to avoid risk of injury 3 Turn off the printer 5 3 Maintenance Chapter 5 Software maintenance s...
Page 27: ...d continuously go to www felixprinters com support to find out how to solve this issue DEF error Extruder the sensor is defect or not connected properly Please check if the connector is placed correct...
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