User Manual
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Page 2: ...rint 10 3 2 Initial setup 11 3 2 1 Unpacking the Printer 11 3 2 2 Install the Software 11 3 2 3 Load the filament 12 4 LCD interface 13 4 1 Navigating the menu 13 4 2 The main screen 13 4 3 Changing filament using the LCD 13 5 AnyPrint software 14 5 1 Program Layout 14 5 2 Controlling the View and Moving the Mode 14 5 2 1 Using the Mouse 14 5 2 2 Using the Keyboard 14 5 3 Print and Printer Control...
Page 3: ...Pausing or Cancelling 18 6 7 After the Print 18 7 Maintenance 19 7 1 Before performing maintenance 19 7 2 Clearing a Jam 19 7 2 1 Cut the filament 19 7 2 2 Remove the extruder cover 20 7 2 3 Determine where the jam is 20 7 2 4 If the jam is inside the extruder 21 7 2 5 Push the filament in the direction of the jam 21 7 2 6 Cut the filament bulb off 21 7 2 7 Put the extruder back together 22 7 2 8 ...
Page 4: ...et up for success We also have a Quick Start guide if you want to get started right away You can find the Quick Start guide at www WeAre3D ca user manual If you still have questions after reading the manual we want to hear from you Email us at support WeAre3D ca Have you wondered what you might print with your new printer Finding inspiration can be tough so we have some suggestions on our website ...
Page 5: ...mm 5 spool of PLA filament 3 Blue painter s tape 4 Power supply with power cord 5 USB cable 6 2 Allen Hex keys 7 USB drive with Installation Software and Manuals 8 USB Software Security Dongle for 3DMagic design software 9 microSD TF card with test prints 10 Phillips screw driver 11 Side cutters 12 Plastic scraper ...
Page 6: ...Fabrication Build volume 100 W x 100 L x 100 H mm 4 W x 4 L 4 H Layer height 0 1 o 2 mm Print resolution X 11 microns Y 11 microns Z 2 5 microns Filament Diameter 1 75mm 0 069 Nozzle Diameter 0 4mm Electrical Power Supply Input 100 220V 50 60HZ Printer Input 24VDC Temperature limits Operational 15 C to 32 C Storage 0 C to 32 C ...
Page 7: ...echnology called FFF Fused Filament Fabrication FFF is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for modeling prototyping and production applications It is one of the techniques used for 3D printing FFF works on an additive principle by laying down material in layers a plastic filament is unwound from a coil and supplies material to produce a part Fused Filament Fabrication 1 Nozzle eject...
Page 8: ...MagiCube User Manual WeAre3D ca Copyright 2015 We Are 3D Inc Page 8 2 5 MagiCube Overview 2 5 1 Component Names Front ...
Page 9: ...rt can be used to connect with a computer 10 microSD TF slot A microSD card can be inserted here to print without a computer preferred 2 6 Safety High Temperatures Warning The MagiCube generates high temperatures at the print head Never reach into the print area while the printer is in operation Always allow the printer to cool down before reaching anywhere near the print head Keep combustible or ...
Page 10: ...agic This software is designed to be able to help anyone create a 3D object ready for printing For more information on 3D Magic visit weare3d ca our 3d products 3d magic design and modelling software Existing design If you just want to start printing with an existing design there are thousands of designs available at repository sites such as thingiverse com or on our website at weare3d ca 3d model...
Page 11: ...nt and rear sides to open the access doors 4 Carefully remove the tape and packing foam from inside the printer 5 Remove the eight red spacers that hold the print head stationary 6 Plug the power supply into the wall outlet and into the power port 3 2 2 Install the software The MagiCube 3D Printer comes with its own software provided on the USB drive 1 Connect the USB drive to your computer 2 Run ...
Page 12: ...w on the left side is beside the option Change Filament 6 Press the control knob in briefly to activate the selection 7 Turn the knob so that Load is selected 8 Press the control knob in briefly to activate the selection 9 Wait for the nozzle to heat When the nozzle is at temperature the screen will read Please Push the Filament 10 Gently push the filament into the top of the extruder until you ca...
Page 13: ...n The main menu on the LCD has 2 options 1 The first is to Build from SD This will allow you to pick an x3g file from the SD card to print Files must be x3g files and must not have a name longer than 8 characters before the extension 2 The second option is to Change Filament 4 3 Changing filament using the LCD Selecting Load will heat up the extruder and then feed filament down into the print head...
Page 14: ...he screen Change the object position Left click and drag the object around the print bed Change zoom level Scroll the mouse wheel towards you to zoom out scroll the mouse wheel away from you to zoom in 5 2 2 Using the keyboard Shortcuts for changing the view angles Shortcuts for controlling the model W Zoom In J Move Left 2mm S Zoom Out L Move Right 2mm D Turn Clockwise I Move Back 2mm A Turn Coun...
Page 15: ...urfaces will be smoother Low Sets layer height to low resolution which is 0 3mm thick for each layer The print will be completed faster but the surfaces may not be as smooth Raft Prints a layer of filament under the object This can help certain models adhere to the print bed Support Structures Generate break away support structures for more difficult prints that contain overhangs Preheat Heat up t...
Page 16: ...painters tape can also work but blue painters tape will last the longest 6 1 2 Remove any debris from enclosure During a print it is possible that plastic debris could collect in the printer enclosure Any debris should be removed before printing again Also make sure not to have any tools or objects in the enclosure while the MagiCube is printing 6 1 3 Route the filament The MagiCube comes with a m...
Page 17: ...s that can be 3D printed or manufactured as well as free or open source software such as Sketckup Make or OpenSCAD 6 2 3 3D scanning A 3D scanner will allow you to capture real life objects or people and create 3D models them There is are two scanners available on our website here weare3d ca our 3d scanner and software 6 3 Slicing the model The MagiCube uses a program called AnyPrint to slice the ...
Page 18: ...t was not routed properly it may get stuck and cause the print head to get misaligned Be sure to watch for any disruptions while printing 6 6 Pausing or cancelling To interrupt a print press the knob for 2 seconds you can then select Pause or Cancel If you are printing from the computer you can also pause the print using the print dialog box Pausing will allow you to resume afterwards If the print...
Page 19: ...om the printer 7 2 Clearing a jam Sometimes filament can jam in the extruder You ll know it s jammed if no more layers are being produced while printing and you hear a clicking sound coming from the print head If that happens follow these steps 7 2 1 Cut the filament Using the side cutters provided with the printer cut the filament just above the print head ...
Page 20: ... cover Do not remove the screws from the cover keep them in place so that the fan and heat sink will stay in place When removing the cover be careful of the wires on the left side make sure they aren t being pinched or pulled as you remove and replace the extruder cover 7 2 3 Determine where the jam is The jam could be in the extruder gear mechanism or below the extruder gear mechanism ...
Page 21: ...f the jam is inside the extruder You will need to remove the extruder pressure bracket using the same Allen key 7 2 5 Push the filament in the direction of the jam This will dislodge the bulb and give you an area to cut the bulb off the filament 7 2 6 Cut the filament bulb off ...
Page 22: ... If the jam was in the extruder put the extruder back together ensuring the spring and socket cap bolt are in place 7 2 8 Carefully attach extruder cover Be careful of the wires on the right Make sure that they are not pulled too tight or pinched Slide filament guide piece into place before fully attaching ...
Page 23: ...model to a x3g format The name of the model is more than 8 characters Rename the file to something with less than 8 characters Printer is not connected Printer is off Make sure the printer is connected to a power source and turned on Driver isn t installed Install the driver Port number can t be found Modify the port number manually USB wire isn t well connected Check the USB wire connection to en...
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