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Quick start guide

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Page 1: ...Quick start guide...

Page 2: ...Firmware 1 1...

Page 3: ...ions and images shown in this manual may not exactly match those of the final product bq shall not be held responsible for any performance related problems or incompatibility issues arising from modif...

Page 4: ...ng the spool and support 15 Connecting the power cable 16 Setting up 16 Control panel 16 Levelling the print base 19 Loading the filament 20 Printing a test object 21 Printing an object using Cura 21...

Page 5: ...maintain the printer correctly 25 Online resources use and maintenance 25 Cleaning the nozzle 25 Updating the firmware 26 Safety precautions 27 Troubleshooting 27 FAQs 28 Technical support 29 Technica...

Page 6: ...Filament Fabrication FFF which builds objects by adding one layer of melted polymer filament on top of another until the item has been completed Online resources for the Witbox You can find the most u...

Page 7: ...etailer where you purchased the device Witbox 3D printer Print base Set of two keys Two side panels and one top panel USB cable Power cable Spool of PLA filament 1 75 mm Metal spool holder SD card pre...

Page 8: ...8 ENGLISH Print base Set of two keys 2 side panels and 1 top panel USB cable Power cable Metal spool holder Spool of PLA filament 1 75 mm SD card Sample printed object...

Page 9: ...9 ENGLISH 1 replacement Hot End 2 cleaning needles 3 Allen keys 1 5 2 5 and 4 mm 4 feet underside supports...

Page 10: ...ration 6 Extruder Device comprising the hot end the filament feeder motor and a fan 7 Filament spool Spool of thermoplastic material with a thickness of 1 75 mm 8 PLA Material that the filament is mad...

Page 11: ...11 ENGLISH 5 6 4 1 7 9 12 11 2 3 7...

Page 12: ...rom two pieces of cardboard a tray shaped piece on the bottom and a printed piece on top To remove the top piece first remove the two circular plastic tabs connecting it to the bottom piece Then lift...

Page 13: ...the Witbox and can be attached immediately in order to protect it To avoid scratching the table take care when moving the printer and try not to drag it Attaching the side panels Remove the plastic f...

Page 14: ...the printer In the box of accessories you ll find four screws place them in the holes in the corners of the panel and turn them on them with your fingers Attaching the print base In the box of access...

Page 15: ...nd into the corresponding slot Then remove the plastic protector from the spool and place it onto the spool holder The filament will be loaded at a later stage Connecting the power cable Before connec...

Page 16: ...objects of high quality is having a correctly levelled print base The levelling process adjusts the print base so that the distance from the base to the extruder is the same at every point Why is it...

Page 17: ...ress the wheel to begin levelling 2 The extruder will position itself at the reference point the rear right hand corner then move over to the first levelling point Check the space between the base and...

Page 18: ...ation point 4 Finally the extruder will move across to the centre of the base and you will be asked to verify the distance between the nozzle and the print base once again Once you have done so press...

Page 19: ...attached to the Fibonacci guide tube Itisveryimportantthatyouposition the spool with the loose end of the filament on the right hand side Trim the end of the filament diagonally across with a pair of...

Page 20: ...orrectly Go to the main menu and select the option Print from SD The names of the various objects you can print will be displayed on the screen select the one called Twisted BOX After you have selecte...

Page 21: ...wnloaded the correct Cura installer for your operating system execute the file and follow the instructions shown on your computer screen Cura setup wizard for the Witbox When you open the program for...

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Page 23: ...as the Witbox This screen allows you to examine the 3D models we have loaded as well as move rotate and resize them and add new objects to the work area You can find more detailed information about th...

Page 24: ...ork Underneath it you ll find information on the length of filament and the amount of plastic in grams required to print the object Printing a 3D object using the Witbox Now you can remove the SD card...

Page 25: ...tenance operations successfully www bq com gb products witbox html Cleaning the nozzle If you use the device frequently plastic residue can build up around the nozzle It is important that you remove t...

Page 26: ...ugged from the power socket Allow the device to cool if it has been used recently Make sure the front door of the printer remains closed while the device is in operation and when it is not being used...

Page 27: ...ting This is because the extruder is positioned too close to the print base meaning the first layer of plastic has adhered too firmly to it To remove the object immerse the print base in hot water If...

Page 28: ...e printing go back to the same menu and select the option Resume Print Can I stop the Witbox while it is printing Yes you can stop an ongoing printing operation by pressing the control wheel and selec...

Page 29: ...chains Igus screw drive for the Z axis with flexible motor coupling Powder coated steel supports and moving parts 3 point cushioned levelling system for the print base Quick change print base system w...

Page 30: ...W 12 V heater cartridge Software Marlin derived firmware Recommended software environment Cura Software Permitted files stl gcode Compatible OS Windows XP and later Mac OS X and later Linux Connection...

Page 31: ...damage to the environment or human health separate these products from other types of waste and recycle them correctly This will help promote the sustainable use of material resources Household users...

Page 32: ...2 Las Rozas Madrid CIF B85991941 Made in Spain Declares that the Witbox complies with the provisions of Directive 2006 42 EC and the following harmonised standards UNE EN ISO 12100 1 and 2 EN ISO 1412...

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