PVA Emergence PRO, Operation Manual

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Emergence PRO ™ 3D Printer Manual
Revision C / December 2020
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Helpful Recommendations
Best Practices
In order to increase your familiarity and comfort with the Emergence PRO™ , we have
included a few best practices.
Filament
Filament spools, both new and used, should be stored in a filament storage container with
desiccant. A relative humidity level of 10% is ideal for storing filament, however, anything
under 30% is acceptable. Filament may also be left in the top of the Emer
gence PRO™ with
the dehumidifier for a short period of time. Filament should be stored in the aforementioned
container for long term storage.
Hot End
The hot ends are completely made of metal which makes them resilient to the heating and
cooling of multiple prints. However, in order to extend the life of the hot end, heat the hot
end only when working on the printer or when the printer is fabricating a print.
Filament should not be left in the hot end when the printer is not in use. Leaving filament in
the hot end can lead to clogs and jams. In addition, leaving filament in the hot end may
expose the filament to humid air which will affect the quality of the print.
Print Bed
Before each print, it is recommended to calibrate the print bed with the probe. This
calibration is as simple as homing the axes and probing the print bed with the probe. Most
G-codes received from PVA will already contain a command to run a bed probe before
beginning a print.
Printer
In order to keep the printer working in excellent condition, it is recommended to adhere to
these best practices and to regularly clean the printer (see Section 4.2 for details). In
addition, it is recommended that the front door remain shut during printing, the back door
remain locked, and the printer turned off when not in use for extended periods of time.