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  • Page 1 X400CE 3D Printer Manual German RepRap GmbH https://www.germanreprap.com English versions are available at https://wiki.germanreprap.com/en/...
  • Page 2 Seite: /245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Seite: /245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Inhaltsverzeichnis X400CE 3D Printer Manual ......................2 Technical data ..........................3 System requirements ........................3 MAC OS X ........................... 4 Windows ............................. 4 LINUX ............................4 Important notes ..........................4 Return / Original wrapping ......................5 Operation ............................
  • Page 4 Seite: /245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The X-axis ..........................61 Preparation X-glider ......................62 Assembly cylinder fitting screw ................... 63 Opto end stop X ........................64 Opto flag Y ........................... 65 Assembly X-glider ........................ 67 Guiding rods holder ......................67 Y-axis carriage ........................
  • Page 5 Seite: /245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Sticking on the heating pad (Heated bed) ................145 Heated bed thermistor (Heated bed) ..................146 Insulation (Heated bed) ......................148 Assembly of the heated bed (heated bed) ................149 Printing bed energy chain (Heated bed) ................. 151 Printing bed cable (Heated bed) .....................
  • Page 6 Seite: /245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The printer cannot be connected to the host PC ..............228 No commands are transmitted to the printer ................ 229 Too little material is printed ..................... 230 Glue on of the PET-foil bubble-free ..................231 The Y-axis cannot be moved and only produces loud noises ..........

  • Page 7: X400Ce 3D Printer Manual

    Seite: 2/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual © German RepRap GmbH 2/245...

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Seite: 3/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual X400CE 3D Printer Manual X400 3D-Drucker The X400 3D printer is a large-capacity rapid prototyper. Its main advantage is the considerably larger printing space of about 47,5 liter. On top of that, it is possible to extend and modify it.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    Seite: 4/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual System requirements MAC OS X OS X 10.5 or higher Windows Windows XP or higher .NET framework 4.0 or higher OpenGL 1.5 or higher LINUX OpenGL 1.5 or higher ideally Ubuntu/Debian ©...

  • Page 10: Important Notes

    Seite: 5/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Important notes Return / Original wrapping Please retain this documentation and the original package of this printer in case you need to ship it for repairs or to a new address. 3D printers are inherently sensitive to bumping or knocking and are best protected in their original box.

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    X400CE 3D Printer Manual Maintenance Every 12 months the printer has to be serviced by trained personnel. This includes checking the safety devices as well as all mechanical components. German RepRap offers this as a service. Please contact us via info@germanreprap.com for more details.

  • Page 12: Safety Notes

    Seite: 7/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Safety notes Power supply Always ensure that the power lead has not been damaged. Disconnect the device immediately if the power lead shows any sign of damage. Have the power supply inspected by an authorised electrician.

  • Page 13: Humidity, Solar Radiation, Heat, Open Fire

    8/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Humidity, solar radiation, heat, open fire Protect the device from extreme humidity, dripping and splash water (do not place any liquid-filled containers such as beverages on it). Do not place the device near a heater, do not expose it to extended direct sunlight and do not operate it in damp rooms.

  • Page 14: Disposal

    9/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Disposal Electronic equipment may not be disposed in the domestic waste - in accordance with Directive 2002/96/EG of the European Parliament and the Council of 27th of January 2003 about electric and electronic equipment it has to be professionally disposed.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly The manual refers to the X400 3D printer by German RepRap GmbH. The necessary components are included in the complete kit. Tools A decent tool kit as well as a few consumables are necessary for the assembly of the X400 3D printer.

  • Page 16: Assembly Overview

    Seite: 11/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual These tools can be used to simplify some steps. The assembly, however, is possible without them. Cable stripper (for the wiring) Cordless hand drill with hex bit set Sharp knife Thread locker (for example Loctite?, medium tight) Set of “Helping Hands”...
  • Page 17 Seite: 12/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Aluminum profile type “horizontal B” Aluminum profile type “horizontal C” Aluminum profile type “horizontal Y/A” © German RepRap GmbH 12/245...
  • Page 18 Seite: 13/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Aluminum profile type “horizontal Y/B” Aluminum profile type “vertical” The vertical aluminum profiles are longer (70 cm) than the horizontal aluminium profiles (~59cm). Aluminum tape © German RepRap GmbH 13/245...
  • Page 19 Seite: 14/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The aluminium tape is used to hide the cables inside the aluminum profiles. ©Arduino MEGA 2560 Base plate Carriage Cablemount © German RepRap GmbH 14/245...
  • Page 20 Seite: 15/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Carriage Clamp Belt Carriage Clamp LM12UU Carriage Fanmount © German RepRap GmbH 15/245...
  • Page 21 Seite: 16/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Carriage Mount Ceramics plate Electronics box (with lid) © German RepRap GmbH 16/245...
  • Page 22 Seite: 17/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder counter bearing DD1 Extruder counter bearing DD2 Extruder base plate fan DD1 © German RepRap GmbH 17/245...
  • Page 23 Seite: 18/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder base plate stepper motor DD1 Extruder base plate DD2 Frame cable mount © German RepRap GmbH 18/245...
  • Page 24 Seite: 19/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Guiding rods Guiding rods (hardened surfaces) in the lengths (from top to bottom): 2x Y-axis guiding rod, 660 mm 3x Y-axis guiding rod, 565 mm 1x X-axis hollow rod, long, 530 mm...
  • Page 25 Seite: 20/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual L-Alu Energy chain holder Length x width: 630 x 30 mm L-Alu Opto Flag Y Length x width: 22 x 21 mm L-Alu Opto Flag Z Length x width: 37 x 10 mm...
  • Page 26 Seite: 21/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual L-Alu Z-Endstop holder Length x width: 52 x 20 mm Opto-End stop POM NEMA 17 Mount © German RepRap GmbH 21/245...
  • Page 27 Seite: 22/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual POM NEMA 17 Mount Center POM spindle center mount Invalid Link POM spools stand, big RAMPS v1.4.2 Trapezoidal threaded rods © German RepRap GmbH 22/245...
  • Page 28 Seite: 23/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual USB extension X-glider clamp belt X-glider clamp LM12UU © German RepRap GmbH 23/245...
  • Page 29 Seite: 24/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual X-glider Z-guide, center Z-guide, left © German RepRap GmbH 24/245...

  • Page 30: Basic Information

    Seite: 25/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Z-guide, right Basic information Before starting the assembly, we will address some basic points. Alignment: This chapter addresses the alignment of the printer. Make sure to stick to the indicated measurements.

  • Page 31: The Frame Version 2013 With Profile Connectors, Round, Plug Connection

    Seite: 26/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The Frame version 2013 with Profile connectors, round, plug connection Preparation of the rear frame rod Preparation of the rear frame rod parts overview Number Description Aluminum profile type “vertical” Aluminum profile type “horizontal Y/B”...
  • Page 32 Seite: 27/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details aluminium profile It's important to keep the top faces of the neighbouring profiles flush and the round connector pads on the top. A right angle helps to adjust the profiles perfectly.

  • Page 33: Preparation Of The Front Frame Rod

    Seite: 28/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Preparation rear frame Preparation of the front frame rod Preparation of the front frame rod parts overview Number Description Aluminum profile type “vertical” Aluminum profile type “horizontal Y/A” Aluminum profile type “horizontal C”...

  • Page 34: Assembly Frame

    Seite: 29/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Preparation of the front frame rod Assembly frame Assembly frame parts overview Number Description Aluminum profile type “horizontal_A” Profile connectors M6 T slot nut M6x22 cylinder head screw These profiles are bolted to the front frame just like in the previous steps.
  • Page 35 Seite: 30/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details fastening It's important to properly align the profiles. Also make sure there is no twist in the frame when tightening the bolts. Note that the vertical holes in the horizontal profiles are facing the front (in the picture “interim stage frame”...

  • Page 36: Version 2014 Of The Frame With Slide-In Profile Connectors

    31/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Assembly frame To finish this step double check that all top profiles are in one plane using a level or long ruler. There should not be any twist in any of the profiles.
  • Page 37 Seite: 32/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list preparation rear frame Number Description Aluminium profile type “vertical” Aluminium profile type “horizontal Y/B” Aluminium profile type “horizontal B” M6x16 oval head screw Profile connectors First assemble the rear profiles. This simplifies the attachment to the frame. See also picture: Details ZSB aluminium profiles.

  • Page 38: Preparation Front Frame

    Seite: 33/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finished preparation rear frame rods Preparation front frame Component list preparation front frame Number Description Aluminium profile type “vertical” Aluminium profile type “horizontal Y/A” Aluminium profile type “horizontal C” M6x16 oval head screw Profile connectors The front part is being assembled just like the rear.

  • Page 39: Frame Assembly

    Seite: 34/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Vorbereitung vordere Rahmenstangen Frame assembly Component list frame assembly Number Description Aluminium profile type “horizontal_A” M6x16 oval head screw Profile connectors Bolt the aluminium profiles to the front frame profiles just as in the previous steps.
  • Page 40 Seite: 35/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Zwischenschritt Rahmen Assemble the back of the frame in the same fashion which completes the frame as shown in the photo. © German RepRap GmbH 35/245...

  • Page 41: Assembly Guiding Rods

    Seite: 36/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Rahmen To finish this step, double check that all the profiles of each plane are properly aligned. Check the alignment in all 4 corners using a ruler or a level.

  • Page 42: Z-Axis

    Seite: 37/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Z-axis guiding rod, 550 mm Y-axis guiding rod, 640 mm The guiding rods have to slide into the frame with little effort. If necessary, use a drill bit and manually hone them.
  • Page 43 Seite: 38/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Bearing holders parts overview Number Description POM NEMA 17 Mount POM Spindle Mount Center Ball bearing 608-ZZ M6 T-Nutenstein M6x20 cylinder head screw M6 washer Press a ball bearing in each of the “POM NEMA 17 Mounts” as well as one in the “POM Spindle Mount Center”.
  • Page 44 Seite: 39/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Bearing holders T-nuts The “POM Spindle Mount Center” should to be aligned with the hole in the profile. Don't tighten the screws - the final positioning will be done later.

  • Page 45: Preparation Z-Axis Motor

    Seite: 40/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Preparation Z-axis motor Preparation Z-axis motor parts overview Number Description stepper motor, NEMA 17 POM NEMA 17 Mount Center Pulley 16 teeth (incl. grub screw) M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer...
  • Page 46 41/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details installation pulley To allow tightening the belt we need two deflectors. They are connected as shown in the image “Details timing belt deflection”, where the black bar represents the mounting plate.

  • Page 47: Assembly Z-Axis Motor

    Seite: 42/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Preparation Z-axis motor Assembly Z-axis motor Assembly Z-axis motor parts overview Number Description Z axis bearing holder, center, pre-assembled M6 T slot nut M6x20 cylinder head screw M6 washer Attach the motor in the center of the front profile from below.

  • Page 48: Z-Axis-Trapezoidal Threaded Spindle

    Seite: 43/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluß Motor Z-Achse Z-axis-trapezoidal threaded spindle Z-axis-trapezoidal threaded spindle parts overview Number Description Trapezoidal threaded spindle Pulley 36 teeth (incl. grub screw) M4x10 cylinder head screw M4 washer, large OD M8 washer Attach a pulley at the bottom (smooth end) of each trapezoidal rod, only slightly tightening the grub screw.
  • Page 49 Seite: 44/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Securing the trapezoidal rod spindles Do not over-tighten the center bolts to avoid unnecessary friction of the trapezoidal rods. Mounting Z-axis-trapezoidal threaded spindle © German RepRap GmbH 44/245...

  • Page 50: Z-Axis Timing Belt

    Seite: 45/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Z-axis-trapezoidal threaded spindle Z-axis timing belt Z-axis timing belt parts overview Number Description 1x timing belt, 1926mm Simply run the timing belt over the pulleys for now. Tightening the belt happens later.

  • Page 51: Assembly Acrylic Glass Distance Plate

    Seite: 46/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Z-axis timing belt Assembly Acrylic glass distance plate Assembly Acrylic glass distance plate parts overview Number Description Acrylic glass distance plate, blue The divider plate needs to be installed now as it is impossible to retrofit it. Due to its symmetry there is no top or bottom side.

  • Page 52: Energy Chain Guide

    Seite: 47/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly Acrylic glass distance plate Energy chain guide Energy chain guide parts overview Number Description L-Alu Energychain holder M6x10 cylinder head screw M6 washer M6 T slot nut This support bar serves as an attachment point for the energy chain. It needs to be bent on both ends at a right angle to fit on the right hand side of the frame (590mm outer dimension).

  • Page 53: Assembly Of The Guiding Rods

    Seite: 48/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Energy chain guide Assembly of the guiding rods Assembly of the guiding rods parts overview Number Description Z-axis-Guiding rods, 550 mm Z-Guide Left Z-Guide Center Z-Guide Right ball bearing LM12UU...
  • Page 54 Seite: 49/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Z-Guides Now it's time to screw the “Z-Guides” on the trapezoidal rods. All three guides should be at about the same height. Also make sure that the guiding rods can be inserted without any friction (not shown in picture).
  • Page 55 Seite: 50/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Montage Z-Guides Insert the washers between the profiles and the adjusting ring. Details Stellringe © German RepRap GmbH 50/245...

  • Page 56: Assembly Printing Bed Holder

    Seite: 51/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Montage Führungsstangen Assembly Printing Bed holder Assembly Printing Bed holder parts overview Number Description Aluminum plate powdered 575mm x 575mm M6x35 cylinder head screw M6 washer M6 self-locking nut © German RepRap GmbH...
  • Page 57 52/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The aluminium plate is bolted directly onto the “Z-guides”. One hole is not powder-coated on one side because the ground connector will get attached to it later. Ensure that this non-coated side of that hole faces downwards as the bottom side of the plate.

  • Page 58: Alignment Printing Bed Holder

    Seite: 53/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Befestigung Druckbett-Aufnahme Alignment printing bed holder To align the steel plate, loosen the grub screws of the three pulleys on the trapezoidal rods so that the rods can be turned independantly.
  • Page 59 Seite: 54/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Ausrichtung Druckbett-Aufnahme Align the steel plate parallel to the aluminium profiles. To da that, measure the distance between the lower profile and the plate at the attachment point of the frame. Turn the three trapezoidal rods as required to level the steel plate.

  • Page 60: The Y-Axis

    Seite: 55/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual next steps. example tape The Y-axis Y-axis opto end stop Component list Y-axis end stop Number Description Opto end stop L-aluminium Y-end stop holder M3x16 cylinder head screw M3 washer sleeve, 5mm ©...

  • Page 61: Stepper Motor Y-Axis

    Seite: 56/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3 locking nut Fasten one of the opto end stops to the L-aluminium Y-end stop holder using the 5mm distance sleeve. Abschluss Y-Achsen Endstop Stepper motor Y-axis Component list stepper motors Y-axis...
  • Page 62 Seite: 57/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual against the flat part of the motor shaft. Details Pulley Schrittmotor Next fasten the motors to the (black) POM mounts with the cables facing the back of the printer. The ledge of the POM mounts points up.
  • Page 63 Seite: 58/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list stepper motors Y-axis installation Number Description Y-motor, pre-assembled M6 T-nut M6x20 cylinder head screw M6 washer Attach the motors with the POM mounts to the upper rear corners of the frame. The opto end stop has...

  • Page 64: Idler Pulley

    Seite: 59/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Idler pulley Component list idler pulley Number Description Cylinder head screw Pulley 16 teeth M8 thread M8 washer M6 washer M6 locking nut POM NEMA 17 mount Bearing 608-ZZ First, press the bearings into the POM mounts, then insert and tighten the cylinder head screws as shown in the photo.
  • Page 65 Seite: 60/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Umlenker Abschluss Next fasten the POM mounts to the frame. Component list idler pulley Number Description Idler pulleys, preassembled M6 T-nut M6x20 cylinder head screw M6 washer Montage Umlenker Detail © German RepRap GmbH...

  • Page 66: The X And Y Axis, Version With Sls Parts

    Seite: 61/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Montage Umlenker Abschluss Montage obere Lagerhalter The X and Y axis, version with SLS parts The X400 CE has two alternative X-axis carriages. First we describe the one with SLS (sintered) parts, then the one with aluminium components.

  • Page 67: The X-Axis

    Seite: 62/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The X-axis Preparation X-glider Component list preparation X-glider Number Description X-glider stepper motor, NEMA 17 Bearing 608-ZZ Pulley, 16 teeth 5mm hole (plus grub screw) M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer Install the pulley as close to the motor as possible without it actually touching the housing.

  • Page 68: Assembly Cylinder Fitting Screw

    Seite: 63/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Fasten the motor to the X-glider, ensuring that the cable connector is facing as shown. Press the bearing into the the other X-glider. Abschluss Vorbereitung X-Glider Assembly cylinder fitting screw Assembly cylinder fitting screw parts overview...

  • Page 69: Opto End Stop X

    Seite: 64/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details cylinder fitting screw Finish Assembly cylinder fitting screw Opto end stop X Opto-Endstop X parts overview Number Description X-glider, motor X-glider clamp bearing LM12UU X-glider belt clamp Opto end stop ©...

  • Page 70: Opto Flag Y

    Seite: 65/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3x50 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 locking nut sleeve, 5mm The optical end stops allow to define a reference position for the moving parts. Attach the end stop to the X-glider using the long screw. Then install the X-glider clamp belt on the side where the motor is located, making sure that the tooted belt fits between the belt clamp and the LM12UU bearing.
  • Page 71 Seite: 66/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3x45 cylinder head screw L-ALU opto flag Y M3 washer M3 locking nut Small tin strips are being used to cut off the light to the optical sensor. The one for the y axis is installed at the X-glider with the idler pulley.

  • Page 72: Assembly X-Glider

    Seite: 67/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly X-glider Assembly X-Glider parts overview Number Description X-Glider, pre-assembled X-Glider belt clamp M3x40 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 self-locking nut Insert the remaining screws in the other holes. Don't forget the ones for the belt clamp.

  • Page 73: Y-Axis Carriage

    Seite: 68/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Guiding rods holder parts overview Number Description X-glider, pre-assembled M4x30 cylinder head screw M4 washer M4 self-locking nut At this stage only fasten the holders of the hollow rods loosely. Finish Führungsstangen Halter...

  • Page 74: X-Axis Carriage

    Seite: 69/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description X-axis hollow shaft, short, 500 mm Ball bearing LM12UU Carriage Chain Mount Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Number Description Carriage clamp LM12UU Ball bearing LM12UU The additional parts for the Dual-Extruder are marked with a blue rectangle.
  • Page 75 Seite: 70/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual X-axis carriage parts overview Number Description X-axis carriage, pre-assembled Carriage Mount Carriage Cable Mount Carriage Fanmount (optional) M4x120 cylinder head screw M4 washer M4 self-locking nut M3 self-locking nut Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder...
  • Page 76 Seite: 71/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual screwed between the additional carriage clamp. The carriage cable mount and the carriage fan mount are mounted as shown in the following pictures, they are used to keep both extruders together...

  • Page 77: Y-Axis

    Seite: 72/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Broken clamp In the last step you can check your assembly, the “X-flag” of the “carriage chain mount” must slide between the legs of the opto endstop. Y-axis Y-axis end stop...

  • Page 78: Stepper Motors Y-Axis

    Seite: 73/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual space between both parts. Finish Y-axis end stop Stepper motors Y-axis Y-axis stepper motor parts overview Number Description Stepper motor, NEMA 17 Pulley 16 teeth 5mm hole (and grub screw) M3x16 cylinder head screw...

  • Page 79: Idler Pulley

    74/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Bolt the motors to their POM mounts at the bottom of the rear top frame profiles. Make sure the connectors face to the back. Next attach the opto end stop to the rear left motor as shown. The tin strip is then located under the washer.
  • Page 80 Seite: 75/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details cylinder fitting screw Abschluss Umlenker 1 Abschluss Umlenker 2 © German RepRap GmbH 75/245...

  • Page 81: Installing The Y-Axis Carriage

    Seite: 76/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Installing the Y-axis carriage Fastening of the Y-axis carriage parts overview Number Description Y-axis carriage Y-axis guiding rod, 660 mm M12 washer, rubber M12 adjusting ring (incl. grub screw) Ball bearing LM12UU L-alu energy chain holder First bolt the L-alu energy chain holder to one of the stepper motor screws under its washer.
  • Page 82 Seite: 77/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Energychain holder Next, put the bearings in the X-glider. Make sure the bearings don't slip out as the screws are not tightened yet. Details Ball bearing LM12UU single extruder © German RepRap GmbH...

  • Page 83: Timing Belt Y-Axis

    78/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Ball bearing LM12UU dual extruder Now insert the guiding rods through a hole in the upper frame profile, add the rubber washer, the adjusting ring, the Y-axis carriage then the second adjusting ring plus the second rubber washer and finally through the other frame profile.
  • Page 84 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual idler pulley and the stepper motor and then tension it via the other “Belt Clamp”. Only then, the rest of the timing belt is cut off and the same procedure is done on the other side of the motor.

  • Page 85: Timing Belt X-Axis

    Seite: 80/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Zahnriemen Y-Achse Timing belt X-axis Timing belt X-axis parts overview Number Description 1.15m timing belt Carriage belt clamp M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Number Description...
  • Page 86 81/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Zahnriemenlänge After cutting the belt to the correct length, insert the ends into the clamp and tighten the screws. On a single extruder system both belt ends are held by one clamp.

  • Page 87: The X-Und Y Axis Version With Milled Aluminium Parts

    Seite: 82/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Zahnriemen X-Achse Vorderseite (Dual-Extruder) Abschluss Zahnriemen X-Achse Rückseite (Dual-Extruder) The X-und Y axis version with milled aluminium parts The X400 CE has two alternative X-axis carriages. Here we describe the one with aluminium components, the one with SLS (sintered) parts is explained above.
  • Page 88 Seite: 83/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list Y-carriage preparation Number Description Y-carriage Y-carriage bearing holder Y-carriage motor holder M4x18 cylinder head screw Insert the Y-carriage bearing holder into the Y-carriage by aligning the dowels or aligning pins, then the Y-carriage motor holder which also has two dowels.
  • Page 89 Seite: 84/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description L-alu energy chain holder Vorbereitung Schrittmotor Slide the pulley onto the motor shaft and secure it with the grub screw. Install the motor in the holder while making sure the connector faces as shown below.

  • Page 90: Opto End Stop X

    Seite: 85/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Opto end stop X Component list opto end stop X Number Description Y-carriage with motor holder Opto end stop M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer sleeve, 5mm The optical end stops allow to define a reference position for the moving parts.

  • Page 91: Opto-Flag Y

    Seite: 86/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Opto-Endstop X Opto-flag Y © German RepRap GmbH 86/245...
  • Page 92 Seite: 87/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list Opto-Flag Y Number Description Y-carriage with bearing holder M3x10 cylinder head screw L-ALU Opto-Flag Y M3 washer Small tin strips are being used to cut off the light to the optical sensor. The one for the Y-axis is located on the Y-carriage.

  • Page 93: X-Axis Carriage

    Seite: 88/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Opto-Flag Y X-axis carriage © German RepRap GmbH 88/245...
  • Page 94 Seite: 89/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list X-axis carriage Number Description X-carriage X-carriage holder energy chain Plastic holder (white) Plastic tab (black) Sleeve (white) 15mm M3x20 cylinder head screw M4x6 cylinder head screw M4x10 cylinder head screw...
  • Page 95 Seite: 90/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss X-Achsen Schlitten 1 © German RepRap GmbH 90/245...

  • Page 96: Y-Axis

    Seite: 91/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss X-Achsen Schlitten 2 Y-axis Component list Y-axis guiding rods Number Description Y-Achsen guiding rods, 640mm, already installed M12 washer, rubber M12 adjusting ring (with grub screw) If not done yet, partly remove the guiding rods at the top and insert the ruber washers and adjusting rings as shown.
  • Page 97 Seite: 92/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Guidin rods Y parts overview Number Description Y-axis guiding rods, 640mm M12 washer, rubber M12 adjusting ring (incl. grub screw) At first slide the two guiding rods through a hole on one side of the upper profiles. Then add a rubber washer and an adjusting ring and slide the rod in further, about half way through.

  • Page 98: Timing Belt Y-Axis

    93/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual X- und Y-Achsen Schlitten Now slide this whole assembly onto the two Y-guiding rods, add another adjusting ring and a rubber washer and finally insert the guiding rods all the way through the other profile.
  • Page 99 Seite: 94/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Timing belt Y-axis parts overview Number Description 3.45m timing belt Belt tensioner Holder belt tensioner M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 nut M4x10 cylinder head screw The timing belt is being used for the two Y-axis and the X-axis movements.
  • Page 100 95/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Befestigung It is recommended to fasten the belt to the Y-carriage on one side first, run it around the idler pulley and the stepper motor and then attach it with some pre-tension to the Y-carriage using the other belt tensioner.

  • Page 101: Timing Belt X-Axis

    Seite: 96/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish timing belt Y-axis Timing belt X-axis Timing belt X-axis parts overview © German RepRap GmbH 96/245...
  • Page 102 Seite: 97/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description 1.15m timing belt belt tensioner holder belt tensioner M4x10 cylinder head screw M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 nut Attach the toothed belt to the X-carriage using the belt tensioners (this is similar to the steps for the Y-carriage).

  • Page 103: The Extruder

    Seite: 98/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Zahnriemen X-Achse The extruder Two extruder options are described in this manual: DD1-extruder DD2-extruder If you already assembled your DD2 extruder you can move on to chapters “Hot end assembly” and “Assembly Extruder”.

  • Page 104: Mounting Of The Counter Bearing

    Seite: 99/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual overview Number Description Extruder counter bearing DD1 Ball bearing 624-ZZ M4x12 cylinder head screw The ball bearing is placed in the gap of the counter bearing and fixed with a cylinder head screw. The cylinder head screw does not require a nut.

  • Page 105: Filament Screw

    Seite: 100/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual process, the counter bearing is directly screwed to the stepper motor, as shown in the image “Finish Mounting of the counter bearing” Details sleeve The cable plug in the picture “Finish Mounting of the counter bearing” is on the rear of the steper motor.

  • Page 106: Construction Of The Extruder Base

    Seite: 101/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3 grub screw Slide the filament screw onto the stepper motor axis and secure it with the grub screw. Ensure that the hobbed area lines up with the idler pulley as shown in the photo.

  • Page 107: Extruder Fan

    Seite: 102/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish construction of the extruder base plate Extruder fan © German RepRap GmbH 102/245...
  • Page 108 Seite: 103/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder fan parts overview Number Description Extruder-fan sleeve, 5mm M3x40 cylinder head screw M3x25 cylinder head screw M3 washer Add a washer to the long cylinder head screw and insert it into the fan mounting holes. Make sure the thread is on the same side as the decal;...

  • Page 109: Assembly Of The Compression Spring

    Seite: 104/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly of the compression spring Assembly of the compression spring parts overview Number Description compression spring M3x70 cylinder head screw white plastic supports Avoid jamming a finger in the compression spring during the assembly or a filament change later on.
  • Page 110 Seite: 105/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details mounting © German RepRap GmbH 105/245...

  • Page 111: Dd2-Extruder

    Seite: 106/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish assembly of the compression spring DD2-Extruder Components DD2 Single Overview DD2 Extruder Single © German RepRap GmbH 106/245...

  • Page 112: Extruder Hinge

    Seite: 107/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder hinge Extruder hinge parts overview Parts list extruder hinger (100281.1) Amount Description extruder hinge DD2 624-ZZ ball bearing M4x16 cylinder head bolt or grub screw Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder...
  • Page 113 Seite: 108/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Mounting extruder hinge parts overview Parts list mounting extruder hinge (100281.1) Amount Description stepper motor, NEMA 17 Extruder hinge, Direct-Drive sleeve, brass, 10mm M3x25 cylinder head bolt M3 washer big outer diameter...

  • Page 114: Filament Screw

    Seite: 109/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish mounting extruder hinge Filament screw Filament screw parts overview Parts list filament screw (100286) Amount Description filament screw, Direct-Drive 2 1 M3x5 threaded pin Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Amount Description...

  • Page 115: Extruder Block

    Seite: 110/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly filament screw 1 Assembly filament screw 2 Position the filament screw on the motor shaft so that the toothed area of the screw is in line with the bearing. The electrical connector should face up to simplify the installation of the cable loom later.

  • Page 116: Extruder-Fan

    Seite: 111/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder block parts overview Parts list extruder block (100281.2) Amount Description DD2-extruder block PEEK-Thermal barrier Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Amount Description DD2-extruder block PEEK-Thermal barrier The extruder blocks are attach the thermal barrier.
  • Page 117 Seite: 112/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder-fan parts overview Parts list extruder-fan (100281.2) Amount Description Extruder-fan, 40mm sleeve, 5mm M3x40 cylinder head bolt M3x25 cylinder head bolt M3 washer Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Amount Description Extruder-fan, 40mm...

  • Page 118: Mounting Spring

    Seite: 113/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Extruder-fan (clodes) Finish Extruder-fan (open) Mounting spring Parts overview mounting spring (100281.3) Amount Description spring Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder Amount Description spring There is a pinch point hazard while the attachment of the spring and later on during filament change.

  • Page 119: Hot-End

    Seite: 114/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual the extruder block and the hinge. Therefore the spring must be pretension (e.g. with the fingers) to place it between the parts. Mounting spring parts overview Finish mounting spring Hot-End Thermal barrier & Nozzles There are six different hot-end configurations.
  • Page 120 Seite: 115/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual filament diameter Nozzle size (mm) Level of experience 3 mm beginner 3 mm intermediate 3 mm intermediate 1.75 mm intermediate 1.75 mm advanced 1.75 mm advanced Example 1: You have little or no experience in 3D printing. The 3mm filament would be the recommended filament size.

  • Page 121: Hot-End Assembly

    Seite: 116/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Overview thermal barrier, Left: 1.75mm, Right: 3mm Overview PTFE-linings, Left: 1.75mm, Right: 3mm Hot-End Assembly The assembly of the 1.75mm hot-end is done the same way like the 3mm hot-end. © German RepRap GmbH...
  • Page 122 Seite: 117/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Hot-End parts overview Parts list modular hot-end (100221 - 1,75mm, 100200 - 3mm) Amount Description PEEK thermal barrier (fastened at the extruder) PTFE lining brass nozzle nozzle retaining nut heating block...
  • Page 123 Seite: 118/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Hot-End retaining nut Hot-End retaining nut assembled The heating block serves as a housing for the heating resistor as well as for the temperature sensor, and provides an even heat distribution. Later on, it is attached to the brass nozzle.
  • Page 124 Seite: 119/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Hot-End heating block The electrical contacts of the thermistor must be covered with a thin and a thick silicone hose. First of all only the thin ones. Hot-End thermistor 1 Hot-End thermistor 2 Plug the thermistor with the thin silicon hoses in the smaller hole of the heating block.
  • Page 125 Seite: 120/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Hot-End thermistor 4 The heating belong in the other hole next to the thermistor. Wenn vorhanden können aber die Heizpatrone und der Thermistor mit einem hochtemperaturbeständigem Silikon in den Heizblock eingeklebt werden (Temperaturbeständig bis 270°C).

  • Page 126: Assembly Extruder With Sls-Parts

    Seite: 121/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual assembled hot-end For the Dual-Extruder version you need two hot-ends. Für eine schönere Verkabelung bietet es sich an, die Heizpatrone beim zweiten Extruder von der anderen Seite in den Heizblock zu stecken.
  • Page 127 Seite: 122/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual You only need this chapter to mount a DD-Extruder and SLS-Parts. Assembly extruder parts overview Number Description Direct-Drive extruder single, pre-assembled M3x60 cylinder head screw M3 washer Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder...

  • Page 128: Installation Extruder With Milled Aluminium Parts

    123/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual stepper motor through the X-axis carriage. In case the M3x60 cylinder head screw is screwed too far into the stepper motor, the thread might be damaged as the screws share one thread on either side. If the screws hit each other, use an additional washer.
  • Page 129 Seite: 124/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list extruder motor Additional parts for the dual extruder Number Description stepper motor, NEMA 17 with DD2 extruder M3x50 cylinder head screw The additional parts for the dual extruder are marked in the photo with a blue rectangle.
  • Page 130 Seite: 125/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Montage Single Extruder © German RepRap GmbH 125/245...

  • Page 131: Electronics

    Seite: 126/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Montage Dual Extruder Electronics Z-axis end stop Z-axis end stop parts overview Number Description Opto-Endstop L-alu Z-end stop holder M3x16 cylinder head screw © German RepRap GmbH 126/245...

  • Page 132: Z-Axis End Stop Assembly

    Seite: 127/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3 washer sleeve 5mm M3 self-locking nut Fasten one end stop to the end stop holder including the two 5mm sleeves between the holder and the end stop. Finish Z-axis end stop...
  • Page 133 Seite: 128/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Z-axis end stop assembly When driving the Z-axis upwards manually, please make sure the end stop is not damaged by the plate! This also happens in case the interruption plate is not aligned correctly.

  • Page 134: Energy Chain Y-Axis

    Seite: 129/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details positioning Energy chain Y-axis Energy chain Y-axis parts overview Number Description Energy chain Y-axis Cable loom X-/Y-axis [Modul 2] L-alu energy chain mount (on the printer) M3x10 cylinder head screw...

  • Page 135: Electronics Fan Grill

    130/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Energiekette Y-Achse Detail Next insert the cable loom as follows: lay down the energy chain with the opening facing up (the end without the dove tail link facing to the left). Insert the end of the loom with the black cover into the energy chain so that the end with the two motor connectors and the end stop is on the left and the long tail with the connectors for the electronics box on the right.

  • Page 136: Electronics Fan

    Seite: 131/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Electronics fan grill parts overview Number Description Electronic box Fan grill 70mm Ground cable, 0.25m, 2xM3 cable ring shoe M4x12 cylinder head screw M4 washer M4 self-locking nut Insert the screws through the grill and from the outside of the right hand side into the electronic box as shown.
  • Page 137 Seite: 132/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Electronics fan parts overview Number Description fan 70mm fan grill 70mm Ground cable, 0.20m, 1xM3 und 1xM6 cable ring shoe M4x30 cylinder head screw M4 washer M4 self-locking nut Before installing the fan, cut off the connector and the yellow cable, remove a short piece of insulation from the red and black cables and tin the ends or add end splices (not provided).

  • Page 138: Preparing Of The Case Connection (Heated Bed)

    133/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual fan has to face outwards. Install both protective earth cables to the inside of the fan. For even better cooling an optional second fan can be added to the right hand side.

  • Page 139: Case Connection (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 134/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish preparing if the case connection Case connection (heated bed) Case connection parts overview Number Description IEC C14 receptacle, pre-assembled M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 self-locking nut Install the IEC receptacle in the electronics box. The opening has to be broken out of the box first and the holes are simply being pushed through (it helps to scar the area from the inside with a scalpel or a knife).
  • Page 140 Seite: 135/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Durchbruch Details Gehäuseanschluss Abschluss Gehäuseanschluss © German RepRap GmbH 135/245...

  • Page 141: Base Plate

    Seite: 136/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Base plate Base plate parts overview Number Description Elektronic box, pre-assembled Base plate M3x25 cylinder head screw sleeve, 6mm M3 washer M3 self-locking nut Remove and discard the protective foil from the base plate. Then bolt the electronics box to the base plate including the distance sleeves under the box.
  • Page 142 Seite: 137/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual ATX socket parts overview Number Description Cable tree ATX socket Electronics box on the base plate Plug the ATX socket into the opening on the side of the electronics box. Finish ATX-Buchse To facilitate the next steps, it is recommended to place the base plate half way outside the frame as shown below.

  • Page 143: Arduino Board

    Seite: 138/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual positioning base plate Arduino board Arduino board parts overview Number Description Elektronics box, pre-assembled © German RepRap GmbH 138/245...

  • Page 144: Preparation Of The Pololus

    Seite: 139/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Arduino 2560 Mega PCB holder The PCB holders are installed at the bottom of the Arduino board (image “Details PCB holder”). Details PCB holder Preparation of the Pololus Preparation of the Pololus parts overview...

  • Page 145: Assembly Of The Cooling Fins

    Seite: 140/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish preparation of the Pololus Assembly of the cooling fins Component list assembly of the cooling fins Number Description Pololu A4988, pre-assembled heat conducting double-sided sticky pad cooling fins Additional parts for the Dual-Extruder...

  • Page 146: Fastening Of The Pololus

    Seite: 141/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual a shut down due to overheating. The self-adhesive heat conduction pad is cut and stuck on the chips. Afterwards, one cooling fin is stuck on every chip. Abschluss Montage Kühlrippen Fastening of the Pololus Number Description RAMPS v1.4.2...

  • Page 147: Fastening Of The Ramps

    142/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Pololu if a second extruder is attached. The Pololus are delivered predefined and are marked with “X/Y/Z/Extr.”. It is important that all pins of the RAMPS are seated in the intended sockets of the Arduino board.

  • Page 148: Printing Bed

    Seite: 143/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The prepared board may now be plugged into the electronic box. Finish Arduino board Printing bed This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled without a heated bed!
  • Page 149 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual then they are assembled with another plastic washer, a spring and the big M6 washer. Afterwards, they are plugged through the steel plate. On the bottom, this is countered with a washer and a nut.

  • Page 150: The Heated Printing Bed

    Seite: 145/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The heated printing bed This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! Isolation connection cable (Heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed!

  • Page 151: Heated Bed Thermistor (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 146/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Ceramics plate Heating pad, 400x400mm 230V First clean the ceramic plate (e.g. with alcohol). The heating pad has an adhesive coating and is directly stuck on the ceramics plate. The distances should meet a preferably large printable area, like in the image “Finish”.
  • Page 152 147/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The thermistor cables have to be stripped and the shrink tubing slid on. The thermistor is soldered to the thermistor cable and the free ends are insulated with shrink tubing. Details thermistor The thermistor is placed right in in the middle of the heating bed (200mm to each side) so the temperature can be measured correctly.

  • Page 153: Insulation (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 148/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish cable Insulation (Heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! Insulation parts overview Number Description Corrugated board, 400x400mm PET tape 460×460 mm For thermal insulation of the bottom, two layers of corrugated board is put on the heating pad and tightly taped with PET.

  • Page 154: Assembly Of The Heated Bed (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 149/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish Insulation Assembly of the heated bed (heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! Assembly of the heated bed parts overview...
  • Page 155 150/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details Assembly The connection cables have to be at the back of the X400, as the energy chain guides the cables to the electronic box. Thread the cable loom through the hole in the metal plate. The yellow-green ground wire has its attachment point at the bottom of the plate (where there is no powder coating).

  • Page 156: Printing Bed Energy Chain (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 151/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish assembly of the heated bed Printing bed energy chain (Heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! Component list printing bed energy chain...
  • Page 157 Seite: 152/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M3 toothed washer M6 ring terminal shrink tubing M3x14 cylinder head screw M3 washer M3 self-locking nut Disconnect the two end links from the energy chain and cut off the dove tails. There are two different end links, see picture below.
  • Page 158 Seite: 153/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Erdungskabel Next insert the cable loom through the energy chain and clip it onto the end link 1. Fasten end link 2 to the blue base plate. Befestigung Energiekette Druckbett an blauer Zwischenplatte Now clip the the energy chain to this end link.

  • Page 159: Printing Bed Cable (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 154/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Abschluss Druckbett Energiekette Printing bed cable (Heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! Printing bed cable parts overview Number Description Spiral band ©...

  • Page 160: Wiring

    Seite: 155/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Holder cable ties Cable tie The picture below shows the cable run on the bottom of the base plate. Tie the cables together using the spiral band and tie the them to the holder using the cable tie. That way they cannot snag on the Z-axis toothed belt.
  • Page 161 Seite: 156/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details power plug Circuit diagram connection of the RAMPS © German RepRap GmbH 156/245...

  • Page 162: Power Connection Control Electronics (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 157/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish connection of the RAMPS Power connection control electronics (heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! power connection control electronics parts...

  • Page 163: Connection Control Electronics (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 158/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Circuit diagram Power connection control electronics Finish power connection control electronics Connection control electronics (heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! ©...

  • Page 164: Connection Heated Bed (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 159/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Control-Kabel Attach the two control cables to the terminals D08 on the RAMPS board. Circuit diagram connection control electronics Finish connection control electronics Connection heated bed (heated bed) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a heated bed! ©...
  • Page 165 Seite: 160/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Erdungskabel Steuerelektronik Druckbett Number Description protective earth cable Connect the thermistor cables from the heated bed cable loom to the RAMPS board. Finished thermistor connection Ensure that the cable loom runs on the inside of the frame into the electronics box.

  • Page 166: Heated Bed Control Electronics (Heated Bed)

    Seite: 161/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Circuit diagram connection heated bed Finished connection print bed Heated bed control electronics (Heated bed) PCB holders Number Description PCB holder The PCB holders are attached on the bottom of the control electronics and assembled as shown in the image “Finish”.

  • Page 167: Lcd/Msd Pcb Panel (Lcd/Msd)

    Seite: 162/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish control electronics LCD/MSD PCB panel (LCD/MSD) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a LCD controller or X400 Mobile-Storage-Device! LCD/MSD PCB panel mit Buchsenleisten LCD/MSD PCB panel mit Stiftleisten ©...
  • Page 168 Seite: 163/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description LCD/MSD PCB panel 1×18 Jack/connector 2×4 Jack/connector There are two versions of the GRR RAMPS board, one with a male connector in AUX-4, the other with a female header. The adaptor board for the LCD/MSD has to be soldered accordingly to match the RAMPS board in your kit.

  • Page 169: Extruder Energy Chain And Cable Loom

    Seite: 164/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finished LCD/MSD adaptor Extruder energy chain and cable loom Extruder energy chain party overview Number Description Energy chain extruder, 24 links Assembly kit energy chain Spacer profile, 55 mm Threaded rod, 20 mm...
  • Page 170 Seite: 165/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details connector The end links are being clipped on the chain later. Details connecting links It is recommended to insert the cable loom into the chain without the end links in place as shown.
  • Page 171 166/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Positioning cable loom Next attach the spacer aluminium profile to the frame. In order to do that, screw the threaded rod half way into a T-nut in the frame profile in the center at the back and then bolt the spacer profile on the other end of the threaded rod as shown.
  • Page 172 Seite: 167/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details positioning of the spacer Now fasten one end link to the spacer profile and the other to the holder as shown. Detail end link spacer profile Detail end link holder Details energy chain connections Clip the energy chain with the cable loom to the end links.

  • Page 173: Attachment Fabric Tubing

    Seite: 168/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finished installation energy chain extruder It is recommended to adjust the end link on spacer profile a bit lower yet facing slightly upwards to reduce chafing of the energy chain. Attachment fabric tubing...

  • Page 174: Installation Spacer Profiles

    The picture shows the cable mount marked in red and the cable ties and holders marked in yellow. Attachment fabric tube Clamp the cable holder using the M3 screw, washer and nut to prevent movement of the fabric tube. Installation spacer profiles This step is only applicable for the X400CE! © German RepRap GmbH 169/245...

  • Page 175: Cable Loom Extruder

    Seite: 170/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Component list spacer profiles Number Description Spacer profile]] threaded rod, 20mm Bolt the remaining 4 spacer profiles to the upper corners of the frame. Finished spacer profiles Cable loom extruder Invalid Link...
  • Page 176 Seite: 171/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection thermistor detail 1 Connection thermistor with shrink tubing Next remove the end insulation and tin the cables for the heater cartridge (HE-1 and in addition HE-2 on a dual extruder system). Slide on the small shrink tubing and solder the cables to the ones from the heating cartridge.
  • Page 177 Seite: 172/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection heating cartridge Connect the fan cables from the cable loom to the fan connectors (fan 3 and in addition fan 4 on a dual extruder system). Next connect the cables for the extruder motor from the cable loom to the motor connector (EX-1 and in addition EX-2 on a dual extruder system).
  • Page 178 Seite: 173/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Wiring diagram extruder connections single extruder Wiring diagram extruder connections dual extruder Now “clean up” the cabling of the cable loom as shown. © German RepRap GmbH 173/245...
  • Page 179 Seite: 174/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finished cable loom extruder Finally connect the other ends of the extruder cable loom inside the electronics box as shown. Connection thermistor(s) © German RepRap GmbH 174/245...
  • Page 180 Seite: 175/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection single extruder Connection dual extruder © German RepRap GmbH 175/245...

  • Page 181: Cable Loom X-/Y-Axis

    Seite: 176/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection heating cartridge Cable loom X-/Y-axis Number Description Cable loom X-/Y-axis [Modul 2], inserted in the energy chain! In the picture below the run of the cables through the energy chain and the rear frame profiles to the electronics box is shown.
  • Page 182 Seite: 177/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Kabelverlauf X-/Y-Achse Now connect the remaining connectors. Wiring diagram cable loom X-/Y-axis © German RepRap GmbH 177/245...

  • Page 183: Cable Loom Y-/Z-Axis

    Seite: 178/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection X-/Y-axis Cable loom Y-/Z-axis Cable loom Y-/Z-axis components overview Number Description Cable loom Y-/Z-axis Modul 01 In the pictures below the run of the cables for the Y-/Z-axis inside the profiles to the electronics box and at the front to the Z-motor is shown.
  • Page 184 Seite: 179/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Cable run Y-/Z-axis Wiring diagram cable loom Y-/Z-axis © German RepRap GmbH 179/245...

  • Page 185: Review Wiring (Firmware 2.X)

    Seite: 180/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection Y-/Z-axis Review wiring (firmware 2.x) Before starting up the X400 it is recommended to review the wiring. Circuit diagram single extruder firmware 2.x Circuit diagram dual extruder firmware 2.x © German RepRap GmbH...

  • Page 186: Review Wiring (Firmware 1.X)

    Seite: 181/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Circuit diagram heated bed firmware 2.x Review wiring (firmware 1.x) Circuit diagram single extruder firmware 1.x © German RepRap GmbH 181/245...

  • Page 187: Assembly Machine Foot

    Seite: 182/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Circuit diagram dual extruder firmware 1.x Circuit diagram heated bed firmware 1.x Assembly machine foot © German RepRap GmbH 182/245...

  • Page 188: Grounding Of The Housing

    Seite: 183/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly printer feet components overview Number Description rubber feet After the wiring the rubber feet can be screwed through the base plate into the frame. Finish assembly printer feet Grounding of the housing...

  • Page 189: Atx-Power Supply Unit

    Seite: 184/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Fasten the cables with the M6 screw to the T-nut with the toothed washer between the profile and the first ring terminal. Finish grounding of the housing ATX-power supply unit ATX-power supply unit parts overview...
  • Page 190 Seite: 185/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual First connect the USB cable to the board. Connection USB cable Place the ATX power supply on the base plate next to the electronics box. Now attach the connectors from the power supply. Only two of the connectors from the power supply are being used.
  • Page 191 Seite: 186/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Connection ATX power supply The fourth ground cable from the previous step needs to be attached as shown below. Details protective earth Remove the protective film from the back of the acrylic (perspex) plate for the rear of the printer.

  • Page 192: Preparation Acrylic Glass Frontside

    Seite: 187/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual the thread in the power supply unit. Next fasten the USB cable to the acrylic plate, then attach the back plate to the frame using the T-nuts. Finished ATX power supply...

  • Page 193: Lcd-Controller (Lcd-Controller)

    Seite: 188/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish preparation acrylic glass front part LCD-Controller (LCD-Controller) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a LCD controller! LCD-Controller parts overview Number Description acrylic glass front part...

  • Page 194: Assembly X400 Mobile-Storage-Device (X400 Mobile-Storage-Device)

    Seite: 189/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Preparation X400 Mobile-Storage-Device (X400 Mobile-Storage-Device) This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with a X400 Mobile-Storage-Device! Preparation X400 Mobile-Storage-Device parts overview Number Description X400 Mobile-Storage-Device Bracket...

  • Page 195: Assembly Acrylic Glass Front Part

    Seite: 190/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Acrylglas Vorderseite, vormontiert X400 Mobile-Storage-Device, vormontiert M3x10 cylinder head screw M3 washer Fasten the screws with the washers from the outside to the angled brackets. Details screwing Finish assembly X400 Mobile-Storage-Device...

  • Page 196: Wiring Lcd-Controller/X400 Mobile-Storage-Device

    Seite: 191/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description Acrylic glass front part, pre-assembled M6 T slot nut M6x12 oval head screw, stainless steel M6 washer, stainless steel The acrylic glass front part is assembled the same way as the rear part.
  • Page 197 Seite: 192/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Parts for the X400 Mobile-Storage-Device Number Description flat ribbon cable Wiring LCD-Controller/X400 Mobile-Storage-Device parts overview Run the ribbon cables from the the front panel straight to the electronics box. They can be taped down if necessary.

  • Page 198: Case

    Seite: 193/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Details connection Case Lid of the electronics box Lid of the electronics box parts overview Number Description Electronics box, lid M3x14 countersunk screw It is recommended to postpone this step until the printer has been calibrated.

  • Page 199: Cable Cover

    Seite: 194/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish lid of the electronic box Cable cover Cable cover parts overview Number Description Aluminium tape After finishing all the cabling the silver tape can be used to hide the cables in the aluminium profiles.

  • Page 200: Distance Plate

    Seite: 195/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Number Description M6 T slot nut The acrylic panes are assembled on both sides of the X400. Finish side parts Distance plate Distance plate parts overview Number Description M6x12 cylinder head screws, stainless steel...

  • Page 201: Finish Of The Frame

    Seite: 196/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish distance plate Finish of the Frame This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled without an acrylic case! Finish of the frame parts overview Number Description Protective clap To finish the assembly of the X400 place the caps on the vertical profiles.
  • Page 202 Seite: 197/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual This section only needs to be performed when the X400 is assembled with an acrylic case! Acrylic Case Number Description Part No. acrylic panel, front 600990 acrylic panel, side 600995 acrylic panel back...
  • Page 203 Seite: 198/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Assembly acrylic plate Assembly cover with stand-offs The safety switch can be connected to the green pin of the ATX connector (pin 16, power on) using the cables provided. This turns off the power supply whenever the door is opened.

  • Page 204: Base Cabinet

    Seite: 199/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Door lock and safety switch Base cabinet This page is not fully translated, yet. This Section has to be performed only when the X400 is assembled with the base cabinet! Base cabinet view...
  • Page 205 Seite: 200/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Aluminium-Profil”) und dann die Profile ineinander geschoben werden. Details Aluminium-Profil Details Bsp. Ausrichtung Beim Verschrauben der Profile ist auf die folgenden zwei Dinge zu achten: die Seitenflächen müssen eben auf den anderne Profile anliegen und alle Profilverbinder müssen sich auf der Oberseite befinden.
  • Page 206 201/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Base cabinet angle mounting A simplified mounting is possible by drilling out the upper threads in the long profiles to 7mm, to make the threaded bolts pluggable. In that case, the base cabinet may be mounted separately and the device can simply be put on top afterwards.

  • Page 207: Commissioning

    Firmware download There is a firmware for our printers, adapted by German RepRap GmbH. To be able to install this firmware on the Arduino board, the Arduino software version 1.0.x has to be loaded at first. It is important to choose version 1.0.x.
  • Page 208 203/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Installation driver Arduino board Afterwards, “arduino.exe” in the arduino-1.0 folder and the „Arduino Mega 2560“ can be selected below the menu item Tools → Board. For the application of the USB connection, the port COMx (the COM port is variable depending on the system) has to be selected below the menu item Tools →...
  • Page 209 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual click open button in the Arduino program and select the file ending with .ino in the firmware folder via “Open…”. This loads all header and source files (.h und .cpp) in the Repetier folder, automatically.

  • Page 210: Repetier-Host

    Seite: 205/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual change anything in there. We assume no liability for damages for wrong parameter settings! Now a new window opens, in which the source code of the firmware appears (image: “Upload”). To transfer the firmware, the Upload-Button may now be selected below the menu bar.
  • Page 211 Seite: 206/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Link Description https://www.germanreprap.com/en/support/downloads Repetier-Host Repetier-Host (Windows) Now the latest version of Repetier-Host is downloaded and installed. After that, Repetier-Host is ready for use. Only Mac OS X Using Mountain Lion (10.8.x), the installation of an unsigned code has to be permitted.
  • Page 212 207/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Once the Repetier-Host software is running select the pre-configured profile (X400) and the correct port and baud rate for the X400CE. X400CE settings Repetier-Host Only Mac OS X and Linux: For these operating systems the printer settings have to be entered by hand:...

  • Page 213: Slic3R

    Seite: 208/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Tab Printer Shape: Pinter Type: Classic Printer Home X: Min Home Y: Min Home Z: Min X Min: 0 X Max: 360 Bed Left: 0 Y Min: 0 Y Max: 380...

  • Page 214: Mobile-Storage-Device

    Seite: 209/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Slic3r (OS X) Eine ausführliche (englische) Beschreibung zum Slic3r ist hier: Slic3r User Manual zu finden. Mobile-Storage-Device The SD-Karte is not part of the product contents. Parts list Mobile-Storage-Device Amount Description 1 SD card For using the Mobile-Storage-Device we recommend a SD-card up to 8GB.

  • Page 215: Mac Os X

    Seite: 210/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish commissioning SD RAMPS (Windows) Mac OS X A formatting as FAT32 is easily, but OS X named FAT32 as “MS-DOS (FAT)”. Formatting FAT16 with older versions of OS X require a terminal window step not everyone is comfortable with.
  • Page 216 Seite: 211/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual OS X Terminal formatting Next insert the microSD card if it's not already plugged in and unmount it via the program at Applications → Utilities → Disk Utility. Unmount microSD card Now go back to you terminal window and issue the command “newfs_msdos -F16 /dev/disk1s1”...
  • Page 217 Seite: 212/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Finish commissioning SD RAMPS (OS X) © German RepRap GmbH 212/245...

  • Page 218: Calibration

    213/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Calibration No alignment of the axes is needed as the rigid frame of the X400 takes care of that. Start by checking the end-stops of the X- and Y-axis. The metal strip needs to move freely into light sensor without touching any part of the printer.
  • Page 219 Seite: 214/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual If the Arduino board is powered-up, the LED turns off as soon as the metal strip deactivates the light sensor. Z-axis end-stop hot end alignment In order to adjust the end stops, in particular the Z-axis end stop, we use the software on the computer.
  • Page 220 215/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Select port and baud rate Once all parameters are set correctly, click “Connect” to establish a link to the X400. If the connection fails check that there is no other software running that uses this port, e.g.
  • Page 221 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Before moving the head to the home position double check the cabling, as well as the end stops. Also move the print head to a central position on all axes to avoid hitting any object during this startup.
  • Page 222 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual bed. Using the software move the pencil 100mm on the X- and Y-axis and measure the lines drawn, as seen in the first picture “Skipping steps” If the lines are less than the amount you moved the extruder, there is still some slipping of the stepper motor.
  • Page 223 Seite: 218/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual © German RepRap GmbH 218/245...

  • Page 224: Printer Control

    219/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Printer control It's not difficult to operate a 3D printer. A .gcode file is loaded into the printer interface and the print is started. To get the GCode for the 3D printer can be more difficult. Only self-generated .gcode files should be used as they contain meta information specific to this printer.

  • Page 225: Slic3R

    Seite: 220/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Example Love in GCode format (in Repetier-Host) Slic3r The tool Slic3r is more suitable for beginners. There is a preset profile for the printers by German RepRap GmbH that can be used even though the printer will work with the default parameters as well.
  • Page 226 221/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Slic3r Interface Load Config The printing results of GCodes made with slic3r become visible at an early stage. The settings for Slic3r are kept very easy and can be entered quickly. An explanation of all parameters can be found...

  • Page 227: Repetier-Host

    Seite: 222/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual common RepRap printer operating programs. Repetier-Host The Repetier-Host is the central point to operate the printer. The item “Load” (Image “Repetier-Host loading and printing”) is selected to load a .gcode file. Afterwards, the object is displayed in the virtual printing room.
  • Page 228 Seite: 223/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual LOVE printed © German RepRap GmbH 223/245...

  • Page 229: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you have questions regarding the commissioning or operation or in case of a problem, please contact your stockist or the support of the company German RepRap GmbH via our support ( https://support.germanreprap.com). Please make sure that, before starting with the troubleshooting, the proper firmware is installed on your printer.

  • Page 230: The Motors Cannot Be Controlled

    225/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The motors cannot be controlled Problems with the controlling of the motors can have different reasons. At first it should be verified that the power supply of the RAMPS electronics is switched on and correctly wired. In case the electrical supply is not the problem, the wiring of the motors may be at fault.

  • Page 231: The Motors Rotate In One Direction Only

    226/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The motors rotate in one direction only If the motors only rotate in one direction, the problem lies with the end stops. In that case, the functionality of the end stops has to be checked. The LED has to flash when switched on and the light barrier is not broken.

  • Page 232: The Printer Breaks Off Printing And Stops Responding

    Seite: 227/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The printer breaks off printing and stops responding If the printer breaks off the printing process there are three possible reasons. First, it should be checked whether the power supply was interrupted. The problem may also be caused by an interruption of the data connection to the computer, the crashing of a program or a disconnected USB cable.

  • Page 233: Contrast Wrong On The Lcd-Controller

    Seite: 228/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Contrast wrong on the LCD-Controller LCD-Controller contrast, top to high, bottom alright At the backside of the LCD-Controller the contrast can be adjusted with a small screwdriver. With the X400, therefore a acrylic panel must be dismantled.

  • Page 234: The Printer Cannot Be Connected To The Host Pc

    229/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The printer cannot be connected to the host In case the connection with the printer via Repetier-Host fails, it has to be checked whether a different program uses the port “COMx” for the communication with the printer, e.g. the Arduino software. Quit the other software if necessary.

  • Page 235: No Commands Are Transmitted To The Printer

    230/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual No commands are transmitted to the printer If no commands like movements of the axes or heating of the hot end are transmitted to the printer via the Repetier-Host, the electrical supply has to be checked. Make sure the power supply is switched on and connected to the RAMPS.

  • Page 236: Too Little Material Is Printed

    231/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Too little material is printed At first, it has to be checked whether there is a mechanical problem. If the extruder motor rotates but no material is coming out of the hot end, the hot end might be blocked. Also, the filament screw might be at fault or the temperature is set to low, so that it is not conveying material to the hot end.

  • Page 237: Glue On Of The Pet-Foil Bubble-Free

    Seite: 232/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Glue on of the PET-foil bubble-free To attach the PET-foil bubble-free on the printing bed we advise the following: moiste the printing bed with water oder window cleaner (silicone-free!) apply the...

  • Page 238: The Y-Axis Cannot Be Moved And Only Produces Loud Noises

    Seite: 233/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual The Y-axis cannot be moved and only produces loud noises If both motors are clicking but the Y-axis is not moving, the wiring of the Y-axis might be at fault. As shown in the Circuit diagram, the Y-axis motors have to be wired with opposite polarity, meaning the motors are supposed to move in different directions.

  • Page 239: Extruder Can Not Reach The Set Temperatur

    Seite: 234/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Extruder can not reach the set temperatur Dual-Extruder with sealing It is possible, that the Hot-End is not reaching the adjusted temperatur, even with a longer preheating time. This is caused by draught at the Hot-End.
  • Page 240 Seite: 235/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Energy saving plan Hier klicken sie auf: Erweiterte Energiespareinstellungen ändern Erweiterte Energiespareinstellungen Jetzt stellen Sie die Einstellungen für selektives USB-Energiesparen auf Deaktiviert © German RepRap GmbH 235/245...
  • Page 241 Seite: 236/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Erweiterte Energiespareinstellungen Zum Abschluss bestätigen Sie alle Einstellungen. © German RepRap GmbH 236/245...

  • Page 242: Support

    Seite: 237/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Support We provide support and all the documentation. Documentation You'll find all the documentation online at http://wiki.germanreprap.com . Please register with the site wiki.germanreprap.com in order to be able to automatically send notifications and changes of documents you are interested in via email.

  • Page 243: Forum (Community)

    Seite: 238/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual Forum (Community) https://forum.germanreprap.com you can interact with our 3D printing community in different languages and exchange tips and tricks. © German RepRap GmbH 238/245...

  • Page 244: Legal Disclaimer

    Only use the software packages provided by German RepRap GmbH through their website as well as the original CD-ROM that came with the device. German RepRap GmbH cannot be held liable for the loss of data on any internal or external storage medium.
  • Page 245 Seite: 240/245 Stand: 2015/08/28 11:55 X400CE 3D Printer Manual on a X400CE this firmware is preinstalled http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6495 0.99€/minute from a landline in Germany, prices may vary depending on your landline telephone, VOIP or mobile phone provider From: http://wiki.germanreprap.com/ - German RepRap Wiki Permanent link: http://wiki.germanreprap.com/en/x400/x400ce_3d-drucker_handbuch...

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