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QUESTIONS:
1.
Why is the PancakeBot printing squiggly lines instead of clean, straight lines?
This is most likely due to the Dispenser Bottle being too far away from the
Griddle or there being too much pressure in the Dispenser Bottle. Here are
some suggestions on how to fix this problem.
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Make sure that while printing, the Dispenser Bottle is in the longest Height
Adjustment Slot. The Spine on the Bottle should be inserted in the lowest slot
on the Dispenser Bottle Holder.
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Make sure the tiny hole in the Dispenser Bottle Fill Cap is not blocked. You
can use a small needle to check this and unblock it if necessary.
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If there is still too much pressure, slightly loosen the Dispenser Bottle Fill Cap
to allow for some of the extra pressure to be released through the Cap.
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Decrease pressure by using the Pressure Dial on the Control Panel.
2.
Why isn’t the PancakeBot dispensing any batter even though it is moving?
There are several reasons why your PancakeBot may not be dispensing batter.
We recommend that you:
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Try increasing the pressure using the Pressure Dial on the Control Panel.
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Make sure the Nozzle isn’t blocked. Sometimes, leaving batter in the
Dispenser Bottle for extended periods of time can cause the batter to dry
out from the heat of the Griddle, thus blocking the opening.
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Make sure to strain your batter before placing it in the Dispenser Bottle.
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Thin out your batter using some liquid (milk or water).
3.
Why do I not see my design on the display when I insert the SD card?
Make sure that the exported files are stored in the root directory of the SD card
and that the filenames do not start with a number or exceed 8 characters. Also,
make sure that your SD card is formatted with FAT32 or else the PanakeBot will
not be able to read the data.
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4.
My pancakes are burning before the PancakeBot finishes printing.
Depending on the complexity and size of the design, you may need to
increase or decrease the temperature of the Griddle. Generally, the larger
or more complex the design, the lower the temperature should be. The
temperature can also be easily adjusted while the PancakeBot is printing if
you notice that your pancakes are burning or not cooking fast enough.
5.
My PancakeBot pauses while printing.
This is normal. If you created your design with different shades of color, the
darkest shade is printed first, followed by a 35 second pause to allow for the
cooking (darkening) of the batter before it starts printing the next shade.
6.
The PancakeBot keeps shutting off.
The PancakeBot will go into standby mode if you are not actively using it for
several minutes. If this happens, simply press the Power Button to turn the
PancakeBot back on.
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