3D Platform
WorkSeries 200, 300 & 400 Manual
Revision: B
Date: December 28, 2017
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Loading Filament
The filament spool holder is located on the back side of
the machine. Guide the filament through the filament
sensor and into the extruder through the Bowden style
tube system. Nozzle must be heated up to print
temperature during loading and unloading cycle to feed
properly and avoid jams. See page 22 for details on
different printing materials.
Volcano Extruder
Press and hold the button on the extruder to release
the hob while pressing firmly to insert the filament.
HFA Extruder
Insert filament into the top of the extruder. In the
“MACROS” menu on the touch screen, select “load
filament.” This will use the motor to pull the filament
into the extruder.
HFE300
Release the lever at the top of the extruder. Insert
filament into the top of the extruder and push down as
far as you can. Close the lever at the top of the
extruder. In the “MACROS” menu on the touch screen,
select “load filament.” This will use the motor to pull
the filament into the extruder.
HFE900
Release the lever at the top of the extruder. Insert
filament into the top of the extruder and push down as
far as you can. Close the lever at the top of the
extruder. In the “MACROS” menu on the touch screen,
select “load filament.” This will use the moto
r to pull
the filament into the extruder.
Tips for successful filament loading:
1.
By hand, straighten the filament (remove the
natural curve from the spool).
2.
Cut the end of the filament at an angle to assist in
the alignment within the extruder.
3.
After loading filament extrude using the extrusion
menu to ensure nozzle is primed.
Changing Filament
Filament can be changed at any time
—
while the printer
is idle (not printing) or while the machine is paused.
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IMPORTANT
- The extruder must be heated to the
minimum print temperature for the specific
material you are using to remove or add filament.
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When printer is idle: raise the Z axis so the nozzle is
away from the glass. Press and hold the button on
the extruder to release the hob while manually
pulling out existing filament, then follow the
Loading Filament instructions.
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For HFA extruder use the “unload filament” macro.
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When the printer is mid-print: press the pause
button in the print menu on the touch screen.
Filament Sensors
The 3D Platform WorkSeries 3D printer is equipped with
dual filament sensors. This feature provides security
during long prints. When the filament runs out, the
machine pauses the print, homes the nozzle on X and Y
axes, and cools down the nozzles to prevent clogging.
The bed remains heated to keep the part adhered. The
screen displays a pop-up message informing the
operator to change out the filament. The operator heats
up the nozzles, reloads filament, and resumes the print
from its paused state.
