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  • Page 1 H800+ 3D Printer Version 1.1...
  • Page 2 Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Precautions ........................5 Protecting the Printer ......................5 Overview ........................... 6 Unpacking the Afinia H800+ 3D Printer ..................... 8 The Print Head ........................... 9 The Control Buttons .......................... 9 Installing the Afinia H800+ 3D Printer .................. 10 Driver and Software Installation ......................
  • Page 4 Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Advanced Print Settings ........................29 Part Settings ..........................29 Support Settings ........................29 Other Settings .......................... 30 Status Indicator ........................31 Filament Check ........................31 Power Failure Recovery ......................31 Converting a 2D Picture into a 3D Model ................32 Model Removal ........................

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Safety Precautions Please read this section carefully before using the printer. The printer can only be used with the power adapters supplied by this company, or the • product may be damaged, with a risk of fire. To avoid burning or model deformation, do not touch the model, nozzle, or the platform by •...

  • Page 6: Overview

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Overview The Afinia H800+ was designed specifically for educators and professionals looking for fast, hassle-free 3D printing with exceptional quality. The Afinia H800+ boasts a host of features, from Wireless Connectivity, user-friendly software and automatic leveling, to paper-thin layer HD resolution with a heated build platform and an out-of-filament sensor.
  • Page 7 Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual The Afinia H800+ with HEPA filter is packed with advanced technologies in a stylish and robust design.

  • Page 8: Unpacking The Afinia H800+ 3D Printer

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Unpacking the Afinia H800+ 3D Printer The Afinia H800+ 3D Printer weighs over 40 pounds and should be team-lifted! Remove the power cord and 4 perf boards from the top foam piece. Remove top foam from the box. Lift the foam ring from around the printer. With two people, carefully lift the Printer from the box.

  • Page 9: The Print Head

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual The Print Head Fans Filament feed Printhead Locking Screw Fan Baffle Nozzle Automatic Leveling Probe Fan Duct The Print Head is already installed in the Printer. You do not need to do any assembly. The Control Buttons You can do a lot with your Afinia H800+ by using the Control Buttons, so it follows your every command.

  • Page 10: Installing The Afinia H800+ 3D Printer

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Installing the Afinia H800+ 3D Printer You will need the USB Cable, Power Supply and Cable, and Filament Spool to complete the Afinia H800+ 3D Printer installation. Driver and Software Installation For PC installation, go to the Support Section of www.afinia3d.com to download the latest version of the Studio installer.

  • Page 11: Loading The Filament Spool

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Loading the Filament Spool A. Insert the end of filament into the Filament sensor, which is on the upper right side of the spool holder. B. Feed the filament through the tube until about 4 inches of filament protrudes from the tube.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Platform

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Preparing the Platform The print platform needs to be prepared so the model adheres to the platform enough to be printed while still being easy to remove from the platform when done. Never print directly to the aluminum platform! There are several options: Perf Board (Glass-reinforced Epoxy Laminate) The Perf board is held in place by the 13 mounting...

  • Page 13: Software And Printer Settings

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Software and Printer Settings Starting the Studio Program Open the Studio software on the desktop (Windows) or in the Applications folder (Mac). Account Build Library Help Connection Status Temperatures Settings, Home Skin Material Printer Name Add Model/Picture Model Print...

  • Page 14: Changing The Language

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Changing the Language To change the language, click Settings. Select the Language section and pick the language from the list. Selecting the Printer In the Settings window, select the Printer section. Click the printer you want to connect to.

  • Page 15: Version Management

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual The printer Name, Network, 3D Printer Type, IP Address, Serial Number, and ROM Version will be displayed. To limit the printer access via Wi-Fi to trusted users, turn Private ON and enter a password. Anyone connecting to the printer will need to enter this password to access the printer.

  • Page 16: Getting Ready To Print

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Getting Ready to Print The Calibration Window Click the Calibrate button to open the Calibration window. Leveling the Print Platform Before calibrating the nozzle height, check the vertical nozzle distance at each of the nine calibration points on the print platform.

  • Page 17: Platform Calibration

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Platform Calibration Automatic Platform Calibration Along with manual leveling the platform, the Afinia software can run a Platform Calibration to adjust the printing of the raft, laying down a level foundation for your model to be printed on and set the nozzle height.

  • Page 18: Nozzle Height Calibration

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Nozzle Height Calibration Automatic Nozzle Height Calibration The Automatic Nozzle Height Calibration process will only work with the supplied Perf boards, a Perf board with BuildTak adhered to the board or Flex boards as the print surface. If you are using any other surface, manually set the nozzle height.

  • Page 19: The Maintenance Window

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual The Maintenance Window Click Maintenance button open Maintenance window. This window is used to change filaments and filament types. Extrude heats the nozzle and loads material into the nozzle. When the temperature is high enough the material is squeezed out of the nozzle.

  • Page 20: Loading A 3D Model

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Loading a 3D Model 1. Single-press the Filament button to start the 15 minute platform preheat. 2. Click the Import Model or Image button and click Model. Leave the Auto Place option checked to center the model in the build space and at the right height.

  • Page 21: Basic Printing

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Basic Printing Basic printing is nothing more than selecting a few of the more common settings and printing the model as it was loaded into the software. Printing a 3D Model 1. With the printer connected, click the Print button. Set Layer Thickness.

  • Page 22: Print Progress

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Print Progress The progress of your print will be displayed in the LED bar below the print platform. Pausing or Stopping a Print A print in progress can be paused or stopped either in the Studio software or using the controls on the H800+.

  • Page 23: Advanced Printing

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Advanced Printing Advanced printing uses the processes described in Basic printing, but adds more functionality by loading more than one model into the build space, using the Right-click menu, the Model Wheel, and changing advanced print settings. Loading Multiple Models You can load multiple models to the build space.

  • Page 24: Model Wheel, Menu Level 1

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Model Wheel, Menu Level 1 The first level of the Model Wheel allows you to change the orientation, position, and size of the model or models selected. Rotation The Rotate control allows you to change the orientation of the model by selecting an axis and the degree of rotation.

  • Page 25: Movement

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Movement The Movement control allows you to change the orientation of the model by selecting an axis and the degree of rotation. Select the axis of motion Enter the distance to move or select from the preset distances Alternately, click an axis and move the model using the mouse click-and-drag The distance moved will be displayed...

  • Page 26: Scaling

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Scaling The Scale control allows you to change the size of the model. Lock to maintain aspect ratio, unlock to change axes independently Enter the scale factor or select from the preset factors Alternately, click an axis and scale the model using the mouse click-and-drag The scale factor will be displayed until the mouse button is released...

  • Page 27: Views

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Views Click the Views button to change how you are looking at the model. Select from 7 preset views using the wheel. Click the center button to return to Level 1 of the Model Wheel. You can also change the view using the mouse at any time.

  • Page 28: Merge

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Merge If you have more than one model in the build space, you have the option of merging the files. Files that have been merged will be considered a single object, eliminating the possibility of overlapping rafts during printing. In the example to the right, the two hinges have been selected but have not yet been merged.

  • Page 29: Advanced Print Settings

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Advanced Print Settings Advanced print settings can be selected by clicking the Preferences button in the Print window. Part Settings Surface Select how many layers horizontal surfaces printed at the top and bottom of the object. Angle Select the angle of the print path in each layer, compared to the platform.

  • Page 30: Other Settings

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual No Raft Checking this box will cause the moel to print without a raft. NOTE: With no raft, the platform calibration is ignored and any inconsistencies in how level the platform is will affect the final print result! No Support Support material will not be printed if checked.

  • Page 31: Status Indicator

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Status Indicator The table below explains what each Status Indicator state means. Filament Check The H800+ includes a filament sensor that will pause the print if the filament has run out, allowing you to change the spool without having to start the print over again. If the filament sensor detects the filament has run out, the print will be automatically paused.

  • Page 32: Converting A 2D Picture Into A 3D Model

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Converting a 2D Picture into a 3D Model You can convert a 2D picture into a 3D printable model using the Studio software. Click the Add Picture button and browse for the image Back to Printing when you’re done Your Zoom, Move, and Image...

  • Page 33: Model Removal

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Model Removal Never attempt to remove the finished model from the print surface while it is still in the printer! This can affect the platform leveling or bend the entire platform assembly so that it is no longer perpendicular to the printer head.

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Maintenance Changing the Filament Changing the filament can be done either in the software or using the control panel. 1. Remove the magnetic Spool Cover. 2. Select Maintenance from the Print menu and click Withdraw. -or- Double Press the Filament button.

  • Page 35: Cleaning The Nozzle

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Cleaning the Nozzle The outside of the nozzle can get covered with a layer of filament during regular use. When the printer is printing, this layer may melt on the nozzle and leave discolored spots in the model or even clog the nozzle.

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Extruder Gear

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Cleaning the Extruder Gear The gear in the extruder may occasionally need cleaning to keep the filament feeding smoothly. 1. Withdraw the filament from the extruder head. 2. Long Press the Initialize button on the Control Panel to put the printer in sleep mode. 3.

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Platform

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Cleaning the Platform Regardless of your method of preparing the platform, a smooth surface will improve your results. If you are using the Perf Board as the print surface, you should remove any remaining •...

  • Page 38: Tips & Tricks

    Be sure to save these merged models if you will be regularly printing them as a group! Minimal Support Material Use The Afinia 3D Software includes a feature that allows you to avoid most support material. When specifying the Print Preferences, select 0 mm for the Support Area or check No Support.
  • Page 39 Fix in the Edit menu of the Afinia 3D software may repair the non-manifold problem areas, but the best solution is to correct problems in your design software. Many software packages can check for and repair non-manifold models –...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Troubleshooting Problem or Error Solution message Verify power cord is securely plugged in. No power Verify the power switch on the back of the printer is on. Verify printer has initialized. If not, Long Press the Power Extruder or platform fails to button on the control panel to initialize the printer.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Specifications Printer Physical Characteristics Printing Material ABS or PLA Plastic Layer Thickness 0.10 – 0.40 mm Nozzle Diameter 0.40mm Print Speed 10－100 cm Print Size 259×207×205mm 42 lbs. (19 KG) Net Printer Weight 60 lbs. (27 KG) Gross 19.5 ×...

  • Page 42: Technical Support

    Afinia H800+ 3D Printer User’s Manual Technical Support For technical questions or support issues, contact Afinia Technical Support: PH: 952-279-2643 support@afinia.com www.afinia.com Please have the Model and Serial Number of your Afinia H800+ 3D Printer available when contacting Technical Support. Date of Purchase: Place Purchased: Serial Number:...

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