Manual: Orcabot XXL
Pro 2
version 1.0.1 Mar 2017
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7.5.
Start printing & check distance to bed
To start printing you require a G-code stored on a SD-card. No g-code yet? See first chapter 6.
1.
Ensure you have a G-code on your SD-card.
2.
First preheat the printer to the required temperature for the material to be used. (see also
chapter 7.5 to start the printer and heating the print heads and bed.
3.
Wait till set temperature is reached.
4.
Degrease the bed with acetone and a cloth.
5.
Load the filament in the extruder and extrude filament to ensure the hot end is filled. (see also
chapter 7.4 for loading and replacing filament)
6.
Stick the SD-card in the slot of the 3D printer. (contents of SD-card will be shown)
7.
Select with the turn knob and press once on the knob to select the desired G-code and start the
printer.
Beware! After desired G-code is selected the printer will start immediately by first zeroing
all axes (homing to all reference positions).
So ensure there is nothing in the way of moving elements of the printer.
Beware! The hot end and the bed are hot. Do not touch the hot end!
When the print is started, it is of utmost importance to check if the first printed layer(s) of material
stick correctly to the bed. Therefore should always check the first layer(s) of the print extra carefully.
During printing the distance to the bed can be adjusted. Correct when necessary during printing of
the skirt (start of contour). This can be done in two ways:
- Method 1 via user display with baby stepping (recommended)
- Method 2 manually with the button on the bottom left of the printer.
Method 1:
To move the bed up and down during a print click once on the selection knob and scroll down to “Z-
baby step”.
- Turn the selection knob to the left to set the bed lower (away from the nozzle)
- Turn the selection knob to the right to set the bed
higher(to the nozzle)
One step of the selection knob will move the bed 0.01mm.
Check during setting the height if the filament is correctly
deposited on the bed.
