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Information on Intellectual Property .............6 Specifications..................7 Resources....................8 Glossary of Terms................8-9 Introduction ..................10 Kit Contents ..................10 Unpacking ..................11 Getting To Know Your Dremel 3D45..........12-13 Touch Screen................14-20 Initial Setup ..................21 Dremel Cloud Platform ..............22 Getting Ready to Build..............23-27 Building..................28-30 Removing Your Object ...............31 Using the Camera................32...
General Safety Warnings Read all instructions in this manual and familiarize yourself with the Dremel 3D45 before setup and use. Failure to comply with the warnings and WARNING instructions may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage, or personal injury.
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Such use personal injury. of objects created by Dremel 3D45 may result in illness or personal injury. Dremel is not responsible for structural integrity or utility of objects created using Do not use Dremel 3D45 to create objects Dremel 3D45.
DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your 3D45. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
U.S. or foreign intellectual property laws. If you use the Dremel 3D45 in any way other The Dremel 3D45 may not be used to make than as recommended and described in...
Level workspace 16-29° C (60-85° F) and in dry conditions. Dry workspace environment SOFTWARE Dremel 3D45 comes with complimentary file slicing software for Windows and Mac OSX. This application converts your 3D digital files into buildable files. WALL 8”...
Door Your Dremel 3D45 has a door located on the front panel. This allows for easy access to the build platform, extruder, filament, and your objects. This door is made with a transparent material so you can monitor the progress of your objects while keeping the build environment stable.
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A sensor that detects the height of the build platform and assists in proper leveling. Your Dremel 3D45 has a pivoting lid on the top. This allows for more access to the build platform, extruder, filament, and objects when necessary.
Dremel 3D45 brings new functionality, such as network connectivity and remote printing. To get started with 3D45 follow the initial setup routine on the touch screen to connect and register the printer.
1. Place box on table, cut tape, and open. 6. Open door and remove middle insert. 2. Remove top insert. 3. Remove 3D45 and place on table. 7. Remove bottom insert. 4. Open lid and remove top insert. Tip: Keep packaging for future transportation and storage.
DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 14 Touch Screen Using your Dremel 3D45 without a computer is easy with the onboard software and full color touch screen. Before building your model we want to familiarize you with the touch screen menu structure and options.
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 15 Touch Screen FILE DETAILS Nozzle and platform temperatures settings referenced for the current build. BUILD – Tap to begin build process. DELETE – Tap to remove model file from on-printer storage or USB flash drive. COPy TO PRINTER –...
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 16 Touch Screen LEVEL Tap to begin build platform leveling process. (see page 27 for instructions on leveling the build platform) FILAMENT Tap to begin heating and start filament load/change process. (See page 23 for instructions on filament load/change process)
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 17 Touch Screen TOOLS Tap to access the following individual printer functions and settings. NETWORK Tap to enter Network menu to connect or disconnect WiFi and Set Proxy. CONNECT WIFI – Tap to connect to WiFi. SET PROxy –...
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 18 Touch Screen CALIBRATE Tap to move extruder and build platform to zero position. JOG MODE Tap to display options to move extruder and build platform along the X, Y, and Z-axis.
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TOKEN – Tap to release current token and get a new token when connected to Wifi or Ethernet. ADVANCED MODE – Tap to manually prioritize G- Code settings. FACTORy RESET – Tap to remove all information stored on 3D45 and return it to factory defaults.
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 20 Touch Screen ABOUT Tap to see 3D45 information such as firmware version, usage counter, printer status, MAC address, and token. Touch Screen Icons Indicates that there is an error such as filament empty or door open.
Initial Setup The first time you power on your Dremel 3. Choose your wireless network using the 3D45 you will be prompted to perform an touch screen. Use the arrows to scroll initial setup of network. Completing this through the list of available wireless process will give you access to features networks.
DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 22 Dremel Cloud Platform Dremel’s cloud-based platform allows you to connect to your 3D45 from any web browser. In the platform, you can view models and projects in the Dremel 3D library, send, pause and cancel builds, monitor build status, receive push notification updates, and more.
Do not touch the extruder tip or heated build platform WARNING during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.
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1. 7. If changing existing filament, 3D45 will 6. When you place a roll of Dremel filament automatically purge existing filament. into the spool holder, the printer will auto- recognize the filament type and adjust the 8.
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You can apply glue to tip or heated build platform the perimeter of the build plate first, and during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it then zigzag up and down while has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F).
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2. The extruder and build platform will move into position to level the build platform. 3D45 will first check level at the back 6. Repeat steps 3-5 for the second position, center of the build platform. The two...
DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 28 Getting Ready to Build CONNECTING USB CABLE 1. Ensure 3D45 power switch is in the off FIG. 5 position. 2. Connect the included USB cable to your 3D45 and computer, figure 5.
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1. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is loaded (see page 23). If 3D45 runs out of filament during a build, it will pause until more filament is added. 2. Ensure glue is applied, build platform is level and clear of objects.
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“Delete” to remove the BUILDING FROM PRINT QUEUE file. If your 3D45 is registered and added to your Dremel3D profile, you can send Builds from your web browser at www.digilab.dremel.com or by using the Dremel3D cloud slicer (see page 22).
Do not touch the extruder FIG. 8 tip or heated build platform WARNING during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.
1. Make sure the device you want to view the camera on is connected to the same network as the 3D printer. This could be via Wi-Fi or via Ethernet. 2. On the main menu of your 3D45 tap “Tools”...
DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 33 Best Practices 1. ALWAYS USE PROVIDED GLUE STICK. 7. It is important to save your Dremel 3D45 packaging as it will make re-boxing and 2. Ensure your build platform is level before transporting your Dremel 3D45 easier.
To avoid damaging your Dremel 3D45 do not use water, chemicals or other cleaners on the 3D45. 2. Your 3D45 will check to see if it has the latest firmware installed and ask if you CLEANING THE ExTRUDER TIP would like to update if one is needed.
Object overhangs are too far Build with supports. on steep overhangs. apart or too steep (<45 degree angle). 3D45 will not find my Wi-Fi Printer too far from wireless Reposition 3D45 to be closer to your network. router. router. Connect to network with Ethernet...
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DM 2610047405AB 03-18_3D45 3/27/18 9:51 AM Page 36 Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION 3D45 will not connect to my Printer too far from wireless Reposition 3D45 to be closer to your network. router. router. Network password or SSID Re-enter your password/SSID or incorrect verify your password with your network owner.
Dremel will provide firmware updating to improve performance and add additional features for the 3D45 throughout the life of the product. There are two ways of updating the 3D45: (1) Download update from www.digilab.dremel.com and install using USB memory drive. (2) Connect the 3D45 to the internet and update from the 3D45 touch screen.