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Quant 3D Q300 3D User Manual

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PROFESSIONAL 3D PRINTER
USER MANUAL
7000-5260_A

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  • Page 1 PROFESSIONAL 3D PRINTER USER MANUAL 7000-5260_A...
  • Page 2 Precautions 1. The Q300 3D printer requires the power adapter provided by the original manufacturer, otherwise the machine could become damaged or even cause a fire hazard. Please also keep the power adapter away from water and out of high temperature environments 2.
  • Page 3 Q300 Specifications Printing Technology MEM (Melted Extrusion Manufacturing) 255 • 205 • 205mm (W • H • D); 10" • 8" • 8" Build Volume Print Head Single; Modular for easy replacement. Z-Resolution 0.1 / 0.15 / 0.20 / 0.25 / 0.30 / 0.35 / 0.40mm Supporting Structure Smart Support Technology: Automatically generated, easy to remove, fine-tunable.

  • Page 4: Printer Body

    Printer Body...
  • Page 6 Accessories *If anything is missing, please contact your local distributor at support@quant3d.com...
  • Page 7 Removing the Nylon Ties Remove the nylon tie from the left side Remove the nylon tie from the right smooth rod side smooth rod Remove the nylon ties from the horizontal smooth rods. Installing the Perf Board...

  • Page 8: Installing Filament

    Installing Filament To install the filament spool, open the magnetic cover and insert the filament into the guiding tube at the spool holder. Push the filament into the guiding tube until it comes out from the other end. Put the spool onto the cassette and cover the spool with the magnetic cover.
  • Page 9 Confirming the Printer Driver Installation First, make sure your computer and printer are connected via the USB cable and that the printer is switched on. The Q300 LED bar will light up in yellow. In the software’s main menu, click “3D Print.”...

  • Page 10: Automatic Platform Calibration

    Automatic Platform Calibration Platform calibration is the most important step for successfully printing as it ensures part adhesion on the first layer. Ideally, the distance between the nozzle and the platform is constant, but in reality the distance varies at different positions due to many reasons (e.g. a slightly tilted platform) and this could cause warping on prints or even a complete print failure.

  • Page 11: Automatic Nozzle Height Detection

    Automatic Nozzle Height Detection Select "Nozzle Height Detect" in the "3D Print" menu of the UP Software. The print head will move toward the nozzle height detection device and the nozzle will eventually touch and press the metal part on the device to make the measurement.

  • Page 12: Coarse Manual Platform Leveling

    Coarse Manual Platform Leveling Usually you do not need to adjust the platform manually. This is only necessary if the automatic leveling function was unable to effectively level the platform. There are three screws under the platform of the Q300: two screws in the front and one screw under the platform at the back.

  • Page 13: Preparing To Print

    Preparing to Print Make sure the printer is switched on and connected to the computer. Select: Main Menu - 3D Print - Maintenance. Click "New Spool," choose ABS, and input the filament weight. Click "Extrude." The print head will start to heat up, within five minutes.

  • Page 14: Printer Control Buttons

    Printer Control Buttons Press & Hold Double-Click Single-Click LED Light Bar The different colors and behaviors of the Q300 LED light bar indicate different statuses of the printer. Pulsating: Printer is switched on, uninitialized Pulsating: Printer is initialized, ready to print. Single letter Rotation: Data transfer and printing in progress.

  • Page 15: Software Interface

    Software Interface 1. Open: Load a model. 2. Save: Save the model into .UP3, a proprietary 3D file format for UP printers. 3. Unload: Unload the selected model. 4. Print: Print the current model. 5. About: Display software version, printer model, firmware version, etc. 6.

  • Page 16: Loading A Model

    Loading a Model Click "Open" Choose your model. The loaded model will appear on the print plate. Click "Print" to open the print preview window.
  • Page 17 Click "OK" to start printing. The program will process the model and then transfer the data to the printer. After sending the data, the program will suggest the amount of material and the time needed for the print in a pop-up window. At the same time, the nozzle will start to heat up.

  • Page 18: Printing Progress

    Printing Progress Printing progress is shown in the LED progress bar above the Q300 letters. The first two red LEDs represent that the model raft is printing, and the others represent that the rest of the model is printing. Pausing a Print During a print, the machine can be paused through the "Maintenance"...
  • Page 19 Pausing a Print without Using the Software During a print, you can pause the print automatically by opening the front door. After closing the front door, the print job will not resume until you double-click the pause button. Alternatively, during a print, double-clicking the Pause/Stop button will pause the print.

  • Page 20: Moving A Model

    Moving a Model Click the model to select it. Click the "Move" button. Select the distance value in the drop- down menu. Choose an axial direction to move the model in. Dragging the model with your mouse on the XY-plane: Press and hold the Ctrl key, then left click and hold on the target model to drag it along the XY-plane.

  • Page 21: Rotating A Model

    Rotating a Model Click the model to select it. Click the "Rotate" button. Choose an angle of rotation in the drop- down menu. Choose an axial direction to rotate the model in. Scaling a Model Click the model to select it. Click the "Scale"...
  • Page 22 Duplicating a Model Click the model to select it. Right click the model to open the menu. Under “Insert Copy,” select the number of copies you want for duplication. The right click menu also contains an "Unload" function. You can either choose a specific model to unload or unload all models.

  • Page 23: Printing Parameters

    Printing Parameters 1. Z Resolution: Set the thickness of each printed layer. The lower the value, the more details will be generated. 2. Part: Angle: Determines the range of dense support generation. Surface: Choose how many layers will be made for the bottom of the model. 3.

  • Page 24: Annotation For Printing Parameters

    Annotation for Printing Parameters Dense (support) Infill Dense (support) Support Surface Dense (support) Print Platform Raft Support Range: Support Range: <30° <80° Dense: Solid support structure ensures that the surface being supported retains its shape and surface finish. Infill: The inner structure of the printed object. The density of the infill can be adjusted. Raft: The thick structure that assists with the adhesion of the object to the platform.

  • Page 25: Repairing A Model

    Repairing a Model The UP Software features a model repair function that can be used to fix simple model defects. If the model contains defective surfaces, the software will highlight the surfaces in red. After selecting the model, select Edit – Fix to automatically repair the model.

  • Page 26: Calibration For The Correct Dimensions

    Calibration for the Correct Dimensions If your printed models are too big, too small, or skewed, you can re-calibrate the printer to print in the correct dimensions by printing a calibration model, measuring its dimensions, and sending feedback to the software. Load and print the calibration model: C:\ProgramFiles\UP\Exa...

  • Page 27: Printing Techniques

    Printing Techniques 1. Ensure accurate nozzle height. If the nozzle height value is too low, it will cause warping; if it is too high, it will crash the nozzle into the platform, causing damage and clogging. You can manually fine-tune the nozzle height value in the "Maintenance" and "Print Preview" panels. You can try to adjust the nozzle height value plus or minus 0.1–0.2mm from the base on previous results.
  • Page 28 7. Removing the nozzle. After a long period of printing, the nozzle can become very dirty or even clogged. You can replace it with a new one while the old one is cleaned for reuse: 1. Use the "Withdraw" function in the "Maintenance" panel. The nozzle will heat up to the printing temperature.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Solution 1. Initialize the printer. 2. The heater cartridge may be broken. The printing platform cannot reach the Replace the cartridge target temperature or overheats 3. The heater cable may be broken. Replace the cable. 1. Withdraw the filament from the print head.

  • Page 30: Appendix A Fine Manual Calibration

    Appendix A Fine Manual Calibration Open: Menu - 3D Print - Platform Calibration. A. Moves the platform up/down: click and hold the buttons to move the platform accordingly. B. Displays the current platform height. C. Sets the nozzle height: click this to set the current platform height as the nozzle height.
  • Page 31 Hit the "5" button to center the nozzle on the platform. Raise the platform until it is just touching the nozzle. Move the paper between the nozzle and the platform to see if there is any resistance. Platform too low; Just right.
  • Page 32 When you have obtained the platform height values for all nine positions, find the lowest value among the values. In this example, the first calibration point has the lowest value and is thus the highest point on the platform. The platform does not need to rise any higher than the lowest value.
  • Page 33 For example: setting the compensation value for calibration point 3. Assume the "platform height" is 208.7 and the "nozzle height" is 208. The compensation value should be set to 0.7. After setting 0.7 in the drop-down menu, the nozzle will move to point 3 and the platform will rise 0.7mm.

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