6 First steps
6.1 Printer unpacking and proper handling
While holding the upper frame, take the printer and pull it out from the box. Be careful when
handling the printer not to damage the electronics and thus the proper printer functionality.
Any time you move the printer, always hold the upper frame with the heatbed horizontal to
the ground, pointing away from you as pictured in pict. 3
.
When unpacking
the fully
assembled version,
remove the top foam from the box and gently lift the printer up. Parts of
the printer are secured by more foam which needs to be removed. Some parts are
additionally secured with the white zip-ties, cut those off too.
Pict. 3 - Proper handling of the printer
Both the assembled version and the kit version come with a few things you might need
during the printer use.
-
USB Cable
- used for uploading new firmware or alternatively printing from the
computer.
-
Acupuncture needle
- used for cleaning a clogged nozzle. See chapter
for more information.
-
Glue stick
- Used for better adhesion of Nylon, or as a separator for Flex materials.
See chapter
for more information.
-
Lubricant -
After a certain period of time (see the
), your 3D printer should be cleaned and greased in order to work
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