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TRAK Machine Tools
Southwestern Industries, Inc.
TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting Manual
4)
The machine will reply with a string like the following one:
***44321*** 29-3-16 Marlin KIMBRA
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A.Cotronei
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3ntr
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Meaning that your machine is type 44321 and firmware release date is March 29th, 2016.
You will need the following files:
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44321_EN.hex if you want an English-speaking LCD interface
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44321_FR.hex if you want it in French
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44321_IT.hex if you want it in Italian
NOTE
- If your firmware is not responding at the M505 command, chances are that you are
running a version that is way too old. Get in touch with your TRAK 3ntr partner or directly with
TRAK customer service to learn about your machine upgrade policy.
3.6.2
Firmware Upgrade Process
Whatever is your preferred connection method (via PC or Print Server), you must follow few but
fundamental steps:
1)
Send M505 command to learn your machine firmware type
2)
Send M218 command to get the XY offset of extruders
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you may get different output
according to firmware version
Figure 3.6.1 M218 Output Example (XY Version)
Figure 3.6.2 M218 Output Example XYZ Version
3)
Send M518 command to get the thermal gain values of installed extruders
Figure 3.6.3 M518 Command Output Example
4)
Load CLEANER firmware (whatever is your preferred method: PC or PRINT SERVER)
5)
After one minute, load the required firmware version
