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Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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Step 1 - All the required tools are included

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Step 2 - Boxes and bags are labelled

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Step 3 - Use labels for reference

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Step 4 - Spare bag

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Step 5 - View high resolution images

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Step 6 - We are here for you!

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Step 7 - Unpacking the SL1 kit

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Step 8 - Important: Electronics protection

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Step 9 - Regular rewards are crucial!

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Step 10 - How to successfully finish the assembly

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2. Base & Tower

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Step 1 - Tools and bags for this chapter

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Step 2 - Preparing parts from the package

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Step 3 - Preparing parts from the package

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Step 4 - Tower and PSU parts preparation

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Step 5 - Arranging the back plate

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Step 6 - Connecting the tower

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Step 7 - Connecting the tower

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Step 8 - Connecting the SL1 PSU

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Step 9 - Tower and PSU parts preparation

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Step 10 - Mounting the bottom plate

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Step 11 - Mounting the supports

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Step 12 - Mounting the adjustable feet

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Step 13 - Preparing PSU cables

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Step 14 - Connecting the cables

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Step 15 - Preparing the tilt motor parts

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Step 16 - Preparing the tilt motor parts

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Step 17 - The tilt motor assembly

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Step 18 - The tilt motor assembly

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Step 19 - The tilt motor assembly

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Step 20 - Preparing the reflector

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Step 21 - Mounting the reflector

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Step 22 - Right blower fan parts preparation

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Step 23 - Right blower fan parts preparation

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Step 24 - Blower fan gasket

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Step 25 - Fan assembly (new version)

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Step 26 - Fan assembly (old version)

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Step 27 - Blower assembly

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Step 28 - Mounting the fan assembly

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Step 29 - Tilt preassembly parts preparation

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Step 30 - Resin sensor cable assembly

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Step 31 - Tilt parts preparation

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Step 32 - Mounting the tilt assembly

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Step 33 - Optical sensor calibration

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Step 34 - Haribo time!

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Step 35 - Final check

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3. Covers & Platform

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Step 1 - Tools and bags for this chapter

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Step 2 - Preparing parts from the package

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Summary of Contents for Original Prusa SL1

Page 1: ...tep 11 Mounting the supports 18 Step 12 Mounting the adjustable feet 19 Step 13 Preparing PSU cables 20 Step 14 Connecting the cables 20 Step 15 Preparing the tilt motor parts 20 Step 16 Preparing the tilt motor parts 21 Step 17 The tilt motor assembly 21 Step 18 The tilt motor assembly 22 Step 19 The tilt motor assembly 22 Step 20 Preparing the reflector 23 Step 21 Mounting the reflector 23 Step ...

Page 2: ...rint platform part preparation 45 Step 27 Assembling the platform 46 Step 28 Knob parts preparation 46 Step 29 Inserting adjustable screws 47 Step 30 Mounting the eccentric 47 Step 31 Assembling the knob 48 Step 32 Mounting the print platform 48 Step 33 Haribo time 49 Step 34 Final check 49 4 Electronics Lid 51 Step 1 Tools and bags for this chapter 52 Step 2 Tools and bags for this chapter 52 Ste...

Page 3: ...tep 41 Assembling the resin tank 71 Step 42 Assembling the resin tank 71 Step 43 Installing the resin tank 72 Step 44 Preparing acrylic lid parts 72 Step 45 Mounting the acrylic lid 72 Step 46 Returning the print platform 73 Step 47 Haribo time 73 Step 48 Final check 74 5 Preflight check 75 Step 1 Printer calibration 76 Step 2 Unboxing Wizard 76 Step 3 Setup Wizard 1 2 76 Step 4 Setup Wizard 3 76 ...

Page 4: ... 27 Printable 3D models 82 Step 28 Prusa knowledge base 83 Step 29 Join PrusaPrinters 83 Manual changelog SL1 84 Step 1 Versions history 85 Step 2 Changes to the manual 1 85 Step 3 Changes to the manual 2 85 ...

Page 5: ...Original Prusa SL1 kit assembly 5 1 Introduction ...

Page 6: ...ect some parts of the printer Don t throw it away until the printer is fully built Handle it carefully the edges might be sharp STEP 2 Boxes and bags are labelled All the boxes and bags including parts for the build are labelled Number or numbers in the header tells you for which chapter you ll need that bag or box Note the displayed label of the bag is just an example the content of the bag might...

Page 7: ...the bag is just an example the content of the bag might differ This is valid for the entire assembly manual STEP 4 Spare bag Every type of fastener is included in a separate special bag If you lose a screw when building use one from this bag Note the displayed label of the spare bag is just an example the content of the bag might differ STEP 5 View high resolution images When you browse any guide ...

Page 8: ...EP 6 We are here for you Lost in the instructions missing screw or damaged part Let us know You can contact us using the following channels Using comments under each step Using our 24 7 live chat at shop prusa3d com Writing an email to info prusa3d com ...

Page 9: ...orm you which layers are necessary for each chapter You can remove all parts from the protective foams but Keep all electronics in the ESD bags until you have to mount or plug them to the printer Make sure the print platform is protected from scratches Place it on a soft cloth Protect the acrylic lid against possible scratches To increase protection of the printer parts the order of the foams was ...

Page 10: ...ics inside the ESD bag right until you are asked to install them Always touch the sides of the board while manipulating with it Avoid touching the chips capacitors and other parts of the electronics Before you touch the electronics use any conductive steel structure nearby to discharge yourself Be extra cautious in the rooms with carpets which are a source of electrostatic energy Clothes from wool...

Page 11: ...re you start or at once Not following instructions will have serious consequences we are currently assembling Prusa Haribo tactical squad for this matter Eating more or fewer bears than prescribed in the manual might lead to fatigue or nausea Please consult a professional in the closest candy store Hide the Haribo for now From our experience an unattended bag with sweets tends to suddenly disappea...

Page 12: ...we improve the manual and the entire assembly process Use a reasonable force the printed and aluminium parts are tough but not unbreakable If it doesn t fit check your approach twice Eat the gummy bears as instructed Disobedience won t be tolerated D Most important Enjoy the build have fun Cooperate with your kids friends or partners However we take no responsibility for possible fights You can us...

Page 13: ...Original Prusa SL1 kit assembly 13 2 Base Tower ...

Page 14: ...om the package You will find parts for this chapter in the following protective foams First layer note that this layer includes also cardboard which will be used during the assembly Don t throw it away Second layer includes parts for the majority of this chapter Fasteners for the entire printer are included in the second layer see the picture Remember to keep all electronics in their ESD bags unti...

Page 15: ...age The blower fan holder steel sheet is placed in the protective foam number 3 STEP 4 Tower and PSU parts preparation For the following steps please prepare Back plate 1x including the cardboard Tower 1x SL1 PSU 1x M4x8 screw 4x M3x18 screw 3x M3x5 screw 2x M4w serrated lock washer 1x ...

Page 16: ...onnecting the tower WARNING Proper assembly of the tower is SUPER CRUCIAL If you misalign the tower you will have issues with the prints Follow the instructions and use the included cardboard First place the tower on the back plate like in the picture See the four holes on both parts which have to match each other Rotate the tower on the back plate then align the holes and insert two screws M4x8 i...

Page 17: ...8 Connecting the SL1 PSU IMPORTANT Continue using the enclosed cardboard to have the back plated lifted from the desk The reason is that the power button on the PSU which will be facing down might get damaged PSU is mounted using three holes check the first picture to see where is their location Mount the PSU using three M3x18 screws Tighten them all the way down Take the M3x5 screws and screw the...

Page 18: ... bottom plate Before we connect the bottom plate to the rest of the printer let s find the groove which will be used to align both parts together Lift and slightly slide the current assembly to the edge of the cardboard to get access to the lower edge of the back plate Keep some space for adding the bottom plate Place the side of the bottom plate with the groove on the back plate Make sure both pa...

Page 19: ...ng outwards from the printer The other side of the support is without countersink and must be facing inwards to the printer All the holes are symmetrical therefore apart from the countersink holes you can rotate them either way Take the first support and mount it to the bottom plate Ensure the countersink holes are facing outwards then secure the support using two M3x8 screws from the bottom Check...

Page 20: ... the printer towards you and locate the holes for the adjustable feet Screw the adjustable feet all the way in Now you can place the printer on its feet and remove the cardboard However keep it for later use STEP 13 Preparing PSU cables For the following steps please prepare Power panic cable 1x Power cable 1x STEP 14 Connecting the cables Connect both cables to the PSU and guide them to the left ...

Page 21: ... same The list continues in the next step STEP 16 Preparing the tilt motor parts For the following steps please prepare Connecting rod 1x Optical sensor cable 1x The connectors of the optical sensor cable differ in wiring Make sure you follow the instructions and connect it correctly The side marked with the red arrow must be connected to the optical sensor There are two versions of the connecting...

Page 22: ...See the picture for the correct orientation Use the motor cable as a guide Connect the holder with the tilt motor using four M3x10 screws STEP 18 The tilt motor assembly Rotate the flat part of the shaft as in the picture Slide the connecting rod on the motor shaft and align it with the tip of the shaft Make sure the orientation is like in the picture IMPORTANT Align the connecting rod with the pr...

Page 23: ... will ensure correct orientation Place the entire assembly in the printer and make sure it is aligned with the groove Then tighten both M4x8 screws Connect the cable to the sensor ensure you aren t using the side with the yellow marker In the beginning while connecting the cable the connector has to be slightly inclined Before you leave to the next step make sure the connector is all the way in ST...

Page 24: ...owards the back of the printer tower Use the lower part of the reflector avoid pressing the upper part Tighten both screws firmly Don t peel off the protective film from the reflector Wait for the last chapter STEP 22 Right blower fan parts preparation For the following steps please prepare Right blower fan 1x Blower fan holder 1x New version with columns Old version without columns Blower 1x Blow...

Page 25: ...wer fan holder version STEP 24 Blower fan gasket Use the IPA cleaning pad from the package to clean the surface of the fan the side with the turbine before you apply the gasket Keep the pad for later use Remove the centre part of the gasket you will need just the outer rim Peel off the protective film paper Place the gasket on the fan as in the picture with the glue facing down Press it all around...

Page 26: ...ry to push equally to ensure the fan is always levelled Secure the fan using two M3x20r screws Tighten them very carefully or you might break the fan s casing You can skip the next step STEP 26 Fan assembly old version Place the fan and the fan holder like in the picture See the arrows to ensure correct orientation of the fan The left side of the fan The right side of the fan Guide the cable throu...

Page 27: ... you will break the fan or the printed part Once the blower is seated ensure there is no visible gap or deformation To mount the blower turn the assembly carefully around and secure it with the M3x5 screws STEP 28 Mounting the fan assembly Move the cable from the tilt motor around the reflector like in the picture Insert the fan assembly inside the printer The metal sheet fan holder has to be behi...

Page 28: ...cable make sure you are using the correct hole The correct hole for the resin sensor cable Incorrect holes avoid using them Place the M4 washer on the correct hole first Don t place the cable on the tilt otherwise you will have issues later Add the cable on the top of the washer and secure it using an M4x6r screw Make sure the cable is facing to the back Tighten the screw properly we need the wash...

Page 29: ...pace to flip the tilt assembly in Pull the connecting rod outside the printer and slide the tilt assembly on the pin all the way in Both parts have to be in direct contact Carefully flip the tilt assembly on the printer and check the following The tilt assembly is properly aligned with the edge of the back plate No wire is pinched The tilt assembly fits around the tower The tilt assembly fits on t...

Page 30: ...ptical sensor Align the optical sensor according to the steel notch of the connecting rod It has to be within the brackets ideally in the middle Hold the sensor and tighten the screws Double check the entire tilt mechanism to comply with the instructions above and if necessary adjust any part STEP 34 Haribo time It is time to treat yourself However open the bag with the Haribo sweets carefully and...

Page 31: ...Final check From now on please always use the lower part of the printer while moving with the printer Avoid using the tower or the cantilever Compare the look of the assembly with the picture Ready Let s build the upper part of the printer 3 Covers Platform ...

Page 32: ...32 Original Prusa SL1 kit assembly 3 Covers Platform ...

Page 33: ... Bag 3 Fasteners Bag 3 Accessories STEP 2 Preparing parts from the package You will find parts for this chapter in the following protective foams Third layer includes the majority of the parts for this chapter Some parts will be used in the next Fourth layer hides a cover which has to be used in this chapter To get access to the cover you have to first remove the middle part of the fourth layer ...

Page 34: ...eet has nothing near its top edge This sheet will be used later STEP 4 Mounting the left tower sheet Rotate the printer like in the picture with the back plate facing towards you Focus on the right side and find three holes which will be used to mount the sheet Now the tricky part Take the left tower sheet with the hole and nut and place it on the printer Use the M3x5 screws to fix it to the tower...

Page 35: ...arts preparation For the following steps please prepare Covercheck top SL1 1x Covercheck bottom SL1 1x Thermistor 1x Lid safety switch 1x M3x5 screw 1x Zip tie 3x Don t worry about recognising which printed part is top and which bottom it will be clear from the next step ...

Page 36: ...de as the thermistor In other words both sensors will have cables on the same side of the printed part Also ensure that the cables are closer to the lower edge of the printed part Finish the assembly using the second printed part This time it is the covercheck bottom Ensure no wire is pinched or bent STEP 7 Assembling the covercheck Assemble the covercheck onto the left tower sheet Use the followi...

Page 37: ...e cables Tighten the zip tie but just slightly The cables might break if you use too much force Cut the remaining part using the pliers Apply the same procedure on the remaining two perforations No need to stretch the cable leave it hanging down STEP 9 Tower covers parts preparation For the following steps please prepare Tower sheet right 1x M3x5 screw 3x ...

Page 38: ... the sheet Take the remaining right tower sheet and place it on the printer Use the M3x5 screws to fix it to the tower Use the hole in the lower part of the sheet for easier access to the screw Finish fixing the sheet to the tilt horizontal part using the M3x5 screw STEP 11 Filtration assembly parts preparation For the following steps please prepare M3x5 screw 2x M3x10b countersunk screw 4x Cleani...

Page 39: ...er 1x Remove the plastic film but don t tear the paper cover Filter housing lid 1x Filter gasket 1x Filter fan gasket 1x STEP 13 Assembling the filtration fan Align the fan on columns of the filtration cover with the sticker fan casing facing down Make sure the cable is on the lower left corner see the picture Press the fan all the way down Use a reasonable force the case is made from plastic ...

Page 40: ... orientation Use the cleaning pad to remove grease from the housing Avoid touching this surface Keep the pad for later use STEP 15 Glueing the gasket Peel the protective film from the filter gasket leave the circular part in the middle untouched Glue the gasket on the housing Press it firmly all around the housing In case you will damage the gasket during the installation there is spare one in the...

Page 41: ...t and very gently tear the middle circular part off STEP 17 Installing the housing Place the housing on the fan See the photo for the correct orientation Secure the housing using M3x10b countersunk screws TIGHTEN the screws only SLIGHTLY to ensure both parts are properly connected but don t over tighten as you might squish the gasket between them Squished gasket might interfere with the blades of ...

Page 42: ...the filter housing It is not a square Wrong orientation this side is too long Correct orientation STEP 19 Glueing the second gasket Remove the square part in the middle Peel the protective film from the filter fan gasket Glue the gasket inside the housing Press it firmly all around the housing Slide the filter in see the marks on the side If the filter is packed in a thin plastic film remove it fi...

Page 43: ...ing lid Slide the lid in Push the lid carefully down to close it Secure it using two M3x5 screws Make sure the lid and the housing are in contact STEP 21 Preparing the rear cover parts For the following steps please prepare Filtration hinge 1x M3nN nut 2x M3w washer 2x M3x5b countersunk screw 6x Cable cover 1x Rear cover 1x ...

Page 44: ...eet must be able to move Slide swing the filtration assembly in Between the hinge and the cover The best way is from the inside of the rear cover Orient the filtration assembly like in the picture Make sure it fits properly all around STEP 23 Mounting the filtration assembly Turn the cover use two M3x5b countersunk screws Tighten firmly Align the assembly tighten the nuts Slide the cable from the ...

Page 45: ...inch them For each cable leave a small slack inside the cover Don t stretch them they are long enough to reach their sockets in the electronics Push the printed cover down STEP 25 Mounting the rear cover Slide the rear cover on the printer Ensure no wire is pinched Align the cover make sure the holes in the cover match the holes in the left right tower sheets Secure it with M3x5b countersunk screw...

Page 46: ... Print holder 1x Print platform 1x M4x10 screw 4x STEP 27 Assembling the platform Pay attention to the correct orientation of the parts before you use the screws to connect them together The incorrect assembly the groove is visible facing up The correct assembly the groove is hidden facing down Make sure the edges of both parts are aligned In this plane the part can be rotated 180 its orientation ...

Page 47: ...cover SL1 1x M8x45 screw 1x M4x25 screw 2x M4x8 screw 2x STEP 29 Inserting adjustable screws Insert two M4x25 screws Don t screw them all the way in It is enough to reach the threads behind the gap We need to ensure the screws won t fall out Your printer might have only one screw the procedure is the same There is a grease inside the thread s don t remove it ...

Page 48: ...ews Insert the eccentric and hold it Use two M4x8 screws to secure it The eccentric will be still able to wobble but won t fall down We will tighten the screw s in the cantilever later on during the calibration process STEP 31 Assembling the knob Slide the M8x45 screw in the printed part The top surface of the screw should be flush with the surface of the printed part Close the assembly using the ...

Page 49: ...e platform on the eccentric if it doesn t fit rotate the eccentric Tighten the knob and ensure the platform holds Since the screw s in the cantilever isn t aren t tightened the eccentric might wobble but that is ok for now STEP 33 Haribo time Eat the second row to regain energy for the next chapter ...

Page 50: ...STEP 34 Final check Compare the look of the assembly with the pictures WARNING for safety reasons release the knob and remove the platform Make sure the platform is placed on a soft surface Ready Let s build the upper part of the printer 4 Electronics Lid ...

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Page 52: ...s and bags for this chapter For this chapter please prepare 2 0 mm Allen key 2 5 mm Allen key 3 0 mm Allen key 4 0 mm Allen key TX20 Torx key Cutting pliers The list continues in the next step STEP 2 Tools and bags for this chapter Bag 4 Fasteners Bag 4 Accessories ...

Page 53: ...g protective foams Third layer includes some parts for this chapter Fourth layer includes all the remaining parts for this chapter Remember to keep all electronics in their ESD bags until you have to assemble them to the printer STEP 4 Cable management parts preparation For the following steps please prepare Zip tie 4x Cardboard 1x used earlier ...

Page 54: ...le management Use the cardboard and place the back of the printer on it Make sure the PSU power button isn t touching anything Gently pull the cables out and place zip tie around them near the right edge of the circular opening Use another zip tie on the other side Put the cable bundle back inside the printer make sure it is all the way back and won t interfere with the UV LED which will be mounte...

Page 55: ...tion For the following steps please prepare UV LED assembly 1x UV LED fan cable 1x UV LED cable 1x with shrink tubing new version with twisted wires old version M3x5b countersunk screw 8x Note that the UV LED cables have the same properties only difference is a manufacturing method ...

Page 56: ...Make sure the safety pin on the connector clicks in the UV LED Check all the wires are all the way in the connector Connect the UV LED fan cable extension Make sure both cables are properly connected STEP 9 Mounting the UV LED assembly Lay the printer on its right side to get access to the bottom part The rear part is facing to the left Before you insert the UV LED assembly in the printer insert b...

Page 57: ...he surrounding parts Be careful with all the cables while assembling the touchscreen Make sure none gets pinched or bent STEP 11 Mounting the touchscreen assembly Take a look from below the printer to find two holes in the tilt assembly We will use them to mount the touchscreen Place the touchscreen in the printer and secure it using two M4x10 screws Note The touchscreen assembly contains three ca...

Page 58: ...Thermal pad 1x There is a RED sticker on the PrusA64 SL1 board don t peel it off STEP 13 Glueing the thermal pad Before you continue please clean the bent part of the holder with IPA cleaning pad Take the thermal pad and carefully peel off the clear protective film from the white side Glue the pad to the electronics holder with the exposed side Press the entire surface of the pad to ensure proper ...

Page 59: ...then tighten the screws you have inserted earlier Arrange the cables similarly to the picture to create a space for an easier installation of the electronics STEP 15 Connecting both boards Now remove the boards from the ESD bags Remember to touch the boards only at the edges avoid touching the chips or capacitors Both boards have to be connected before assembling them to the printer Look for the c...

Page 60: ...the next step please ensure you have removed the blue protective film from the thermal pad otherwise the cooling system won t work properly STEP 17 Mounting the electronics Insert the board inside the printer and secure it with the M3x5 screws Tighten them carefully WARNING Insert the board carefully Avoid damaging or pinching both Wi Fi and speaker cables Guide Wi Fi and speaker cables in the gap...

Page 61: ... Connecting the electronics Let s connect the cables to the electronics Start in the bottom and proceed clockwise according to the instructions Some ports will remain unused also don t remove any jumpers from the board Don t peel the RED sticker off Proceed carefully some cables and connectors are fragile and you might damage them LED UV cable PSU power cable Tower motor labelled W Tilt motor labe...

Page 62: ...s Cover trigger 3pin connector Thermistor 2pin connector Power button Front USB Continue in the next step STEP 21 Connecting the electronics Optical sensor labelled O Filtration fan Right blower fan UV LED cooling fan labelled U Power panic LCD screens will be connected in separate steps ...

Page 63: ...surface of the reflector IMPORTANT Avoid touching the reflector from now on Any stain on the inner surface will lead to issues with the prints STEP 23 Preparing the print display parts For the following steps please prepare Print display assembly 1x M4x14b countersunk screws 10x Be careful with the cable while assembling the display Make sure it doesn t get pinched or bent ...

Page 64: ...TIVE FILM Wait for the instructions Carefully insert the LCD assembly in the printer like in the picture Make sure the cable is ON THE LEFT side and not bent Carefully lay the assembly down make sure it is aligned with the printer STEP 25 Fixing the display in place Use the M4x14b countersunk screws to fix the LCD back in place Don t tighten them first make sure the LCD is seated properly Now tigh...

Page 65: ...g the print display WARNING screen cables and connectors are fragile Please proceed with extra caution Connect the print display to the connector Be careful with the alignment You should hear a click Make sure the cable is facing to the front and not stuck between the reflector and the electronics holder Secure the print display cable with the printed part Be careful while tightening the M3x8 scre...

Page 66: ...onnectors are fragile Please proceed with extra caution Gently flip out the black safety latch Note that it is not removable Insert the cable from the touchscreen Make sure the cable is straight and not twisted Lock the cable in place by pushing the safety latch back STEP 29 Connecting the touchscreen old version WARNING screen cables and connectors are fragile Please proceed with extra caution Ge...

Page 67: ...finalise the cable management please do the following Arrange all the cables similar to the picture In the online version click on the picture for fullscreen Tie together cables in the top left corner of the board Push the USB Power cable through the printer to the front Make sure no cable is near the edge or overlapping on the left side of the printer This will avoid pinching any cable after addi...

Page 68: ...eps please prepare Bottom cover 1x M3x5b countersunk screw 8x STEP 34 Connecting the power button and USB Slide the cover half way to the printer and stop we need to connect the front USB and power button first Look from above in the front cover and connect the USB Power cable Make sure the safety pin clicks ...

Page 69: ...er is aligned and partly secured add the remaining screws and tighten them all Tighten carefully if you can t reach the holes in the printer realign the cover STEP 36 Preparing resin tank parts For the following steps please prepare Resin tank 1x Resin tank frame 1x Resin tank screw 2x M4x8rt Torx screw 22x FEP film 1x STEP 37 Preparing the resin tank frame Take the resin tank frame orientation do...

Page 70: ...k inner layer FEP film Thin outer layer protection FIRST remove completely the SEMI THICK outer layer Make sure all the circular holes are free of the remains of the film Only after you have successfully removed the thick layer and the circular remains remove the THIN outer layer You should end up with the middle layer which is without both outer layers Also double check you have removed all the r...

Page 71: ...e with the bottom facing up STEP 41 Assembling the resin tank Place the frame with the film and screws on the tank and start tightening M4x8rt screws with the Torx tool Follow the indicated direction tighten one by one Screw them only halfway in Reseat the parts if needed and tighten the screws this time just near the surface Final tightening of the screws but BE CAREFUL If the Torx tool slips you...

Page 72: ...e Punch each hole in two directions to create a cross Don t use a knife with a blunt tip or you might accidentally overstretch the FEP film STEP 43 Installing the resin tank Remove the protective film from the print display Insert the tank in the printer and secure it using two screws STEP 44 Preparing acrylic lid parts For the following steps please prepare Acrylic lid 1x Lid hinge 2x M4x8b count...

Page 73: ... screws Slide the lid all the way in and tighten the screws in the hinges to secure it use 4mm Allen key Don t over tighten the screws or you might crack the lid and the hinge Try closing the lid in case you will find any significant gap reseat the cover or the hinges STEP 46 Returning the print platform Slide the print platform back in and secure it using the knob The platform is now still able t...

Page 74: ... Connecting all the cables was quite demanding right Immediately eat the third row and take a short break STEP 48 Final check and it s done Great job Your Original Prusa SL1 is fully assembled Follow the next chapter to calibrate the printer and run first print 5 Preflight check ...

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Page 76: ...e printer with the resin inside Spilling the resin inside the printer will most probably end up damaging the SL1 Be careful Never look inside the printer during the calibration of the screen or UV LED There is a risk of PERMANENT DAMAGE to your eye s STEP 2 Unboxing Wizard Please make sure you have removed the protective film Confirm and then end this short unboxing Wizard by pressing Continue STE...

Page 77: ...THERE IS NO TANK AND NO RESIN inside the printer We are going to the test the UV LED any resin present in the tank will be hardened This test takes around 2 minutes Before you continue close the lid Press Continue STEP 6 Display test Don t open the lid under any circumstances keep it closed There is a UV light inside which will cause damage to your eyes Take look from above the printer Your eye le...

Page 78: ...d 7 Open the cover to get access inside the printer Insert the platform but for this step rotate it at 60 angle See the picture When ready hit Continue STEP 10 Setup Wizard 8 Close the orange lid Hit Continue and avoid touching the printer for now Behind the scene The printer needs to test the resin sensor conductivity therefore the platform will lower down and almost touch the tank to close elect...

Page 79: ...orm back in but this time according to the picture Edges of the platform should be parallel with the edges of the tank Tighten the knob again Press Continue STEP 14 Calibration 2 Carefully release the screw s on the cantilever Two turns are enough Make sure not to unscrew them completely Press Continue STEP 15 Calibration 3 Release and remove both screws on the resin tank Place them outside the pr...

Page 80: ...lt mechanism until you align it with the bottom edge of the resin tank Recommended setup using the tilt raise the tank slightly above the printer and then return down till you touch the surface of the printer again The value will differ for each printer As soon as you finish this step you can remove the tank from the printer Make sure you won t damage punch through the FEP film STEP 18 Calibration...

Page 81: ...he cantilever isn t aren t tightened the eccentric might wobble but that is ok for now By gently pressing on the platform ensure it is all the way down in the cantilever Press Continue STEP 21 Calibration 9 Close the orange acrylic lid and continue with the next step Press Continue STEP 22 Calibration 10 Open the lid and take a look inside the printer make sure the edges of the platform and the ta...

Page 82: ...switch PrusaSlicer to the Expert mode STEP 25 Haribo time The calibration was easy compared to the previous chapters Eat the last row read the remaining steps and enjoy your new printer STEP 26 Quick guide for your first prints See our free 3D Printing Handbook prusa3d com 3dhandbookSL1 Your printer is already calibrated and ready for printing Read the Handbook to learn all about the first steps w...

Page 83: ...ch STEP 28 Prusa knowledge base If you encounter any problems at all don t forget you can always check out our knowledge base at help prusa3d com We re adding new topics every day STEP 29 Join PrusaPrinters Don t forget to join the biggest Prusa community Download the latest models in STL Register at PrusaPrinters org Looking for inspiration on new projects Check our blog with weekly updates If yo...

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Page 85: ...nual 1 08 2019 2 Base Tower Assembly procedure of the reflector adjusted for easier installation New blower fan holder added The assembly procedure adjusted accordingly 08 2019 4 Electronics Lid A new cable for powering the UV LED added same properties as the old version just different manufacturing method Removal of the protective film from the reflector moved just before the print display instal...

Page 86: ...ween the parts New revision of the Optical IR sensor introduced Functionality is the same The assembly procedure remains the same as well New revision of the Connecting rod introduced The difference in the manufacturing process assembly is the same Added instructions regarding ESD safety to protect the electronics Manual version 1 02 ...

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