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UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24
10. Printing
10.1 Preparation
10.1.1 Preparing the Print Platform
Before printing, the platform must be prepared so that the model adheres to the platform enough to
be printed without the model moving. Use the clips provided, these are used to clip the Perfboard
onto the platform. For large models the warping force can be so strong that it will cause the Perf-
board to warp as well, in these cases you will need to use more clips to hold it down.
The Perfboard just fits the size of the platform. When printing starts, plastic will have more chance
to be pushed into all perforations / holes, and this provides a stronger mechanical bond with the
bottom surface that prevents it from later lifting.
Cleaning the Perfboard
To clean the preference is to use the spatula and simply just scrape off the surface plastic until
smooth on both sides. If you preheat the platform for longer the plastic left in the Perfboard holes
becomes soft and the extruded plastic sticks to it, thus not requiring the holes of the Perfboard to
be empty/clean.
10.2 Preheating the Platform
One of the keys to successful printing on the UP is platform preheating. Particularly with large
parts, there is a tendency for the edges of the part to lift up from the platform.
Recommendations for printing large parts:
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Preheat the platform for 30mins – In “Maintenance” click “Platform preheat 1 hour”
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Keep printer extruder door closed during preheating and printing.
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Ensure the distance between the nozzle and platform is close enough. (Use auto nozzle
height)
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Check nozzle distance to each corner of the platform. (Use auto level)
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It also helps to run the printer in a room that is not too cold (i.e. warmer than, say, 18

C
and free of drafts.)
Please ensure the following points are taken care of before printing:
Connect the 3D printer, initialise it, and set up the printing system. Load the model and place it
properly on the virtual platform of the software window. Check if there is enough material for the
model (the software will, generally, tell you if there is not enough material when you begin the print).
If not, change the reel to a new one.
For large models results can be improved by preheating the build platform. Click the “Preheat”
option on the “3D Print” menu and the printer begins to heat the platform. Let the platform get up