INVENT3D
TM
Printer Operating Instructions and Troubleshooting Guide
AST2 © 10/26/16
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For ease of differentiation, wiring for the motors and limit switches are color coded using zip
ties. The X-axis motor and X-axis limit switch have green zip ties, the Y-axis motor and Y-axis
limit switch have yellow zip ties, the Z-axis motor and Z-axis limit switch have orange zip ties,
and the extruder motor has a clear zip tie.
Filament
The INVENT3D Printer uses 1.75mm PLA (polylactic acid) filament. PLA is a bio-degradable
polymer created from various plant products including corn and potatoes. PLA is a type of
thermoplastic, becoming soft and moldable when heated and returning to solid when cooled.
PLA is available in a wide variety of colors. It may be purchased online or from
INVENTORcloud directly. The INVENT3D Printer is not compatible with ABS or any filament
which requires a heated print board.
The filament spool hangs from the filament spool holder on the left of the printer. The side
of the filament spool with the deeper cut-out should always be facing the printer. Filament
runs from the spool, through the filament guide mounted to the top of the left channel of the
printer, through the guide tube, and into the extruder drive.
Hot End
Power
Thermistor
LCD Display
Limit
Switches
Motors