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- Page 1 MiiCraft+ 3D Printer User’s Manual...
- Page 2 Regulatory Statements FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference.
- Page 3 • Make sure power and communication cables are well managed to prevent from tripping. • Only use resins supplied by MiiCraft manufacturer. Use of other unauthorized resins may cause printing failure. • Do not expose the resin tank to direct light source because the resin will solidify under UV light.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Power On ........12 Replacing the Film Module ..32 About the Power Indicator ..12 Cleaning the Picker ....33 Installing MiiCraft+ Searcher Periodic Maintenance ....34 Software ........13 Replacing the UV Lamp .... 34 Download Software....13 Replacing the Resin .... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing MiiCraft+ 3D printer. This MiiCraft+ printer has been specifically designed to enable users to become more creative and more productive. The technology utilized on this printer is SLA (Stereo Lithography Apparatus) by using DLP projector. Features • A compact stereolithography (SLA/DLP) 3D printer • Available as an all-in-one unit, combining 3D printer, post-curing device and auto-feeding mechanism • Sturdy and robust mechanical design • Highly accurate • Reliable printing • Automatic resin supply system • Portable... -
Page 6: Product Overview
INTRODUCTION Product Overview Power Switch UV lamp Post Curing Door Printer Door Reaction Tank Float Sensor Power Indicator Handle Film Film Module Picker Post Curing Rotation Module Silicone Tube Resin Cartridge Cabin Network Port USB Port (for service only) Power Jack... -
Page 7: Setting Up Your 3D Printer
SETTING UP YOUR 3D PRINTER This section provides detailed instructions for setting up your printer. IMPORTANT! Place your printer on a level surface and keep your printer in an upright position at all times. Installing the Picker It is important to make sure the picker is properly installed into the holder before you start printing. - Page 8 SETTING UP YOUR 3D PRINTER Install the picker into the holder as shown in the illustration. Make sure the picker is properly seated before pulling the handle down. Pull the handle down to secure the picker position into place.
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Page 9: Installing The Resin Cartridge
SETTING UP YOUR 3D PRINTER Installing the Resin Cartridge To install the resin cartridge, perform the following: Remove the cap of the resin cartridge. Insert the tube holder into the resin cartridge. Open the resin cartridge cabin. -
Page 10: Installing The Uv Lamp In The Curing Room
SETTING UP YOUR 3D PRINTER Place the resin cartridge into its cabin. Insert the silicone tube into the tube holder. Make sure the silicone tube is securely attached to the tube holder. Close the resin cartridge cabin. Installing the UV Lamp in the Curing Room To install the UV lamp, perform the following: Open the post curing door. -
Page 11: Connecting To The Power Adapter And Rj-45 Cable
SETTING UP YOUR 3D PRINTER Connecting to the Power Adapter and RJ-45 Cable Connect the power cord and adapter to your device, and then plug it into an electrical outlet. Connect your printer to an AP (access point) using a RJ-45 cable. Connect your laptop to the AP either: ... -
Page 12: Operating Your 3D Printer
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Power On To turn your printer on, set the Power switch to the ON position. The system starts warming up and the Power indicator lights purple. Wait a few minutes. When the Power indicator turns blue, this indicates the printer is ready to use. -
Page 13: Installing Miicraft+ Searcher Software
• Windows OS: Windows 7 and Windows 8 • Browser: Google Chrome or Firefox Download the MiiCraft+ Searcher software at http://www.miicraft.com/support/. Unzip the file and save the software on your computer. Establish Connection Use setup.vbs to create the link (MiiCraft+ Searcher shortcut). Double-click “miicraft_searcher.lnk” (MiiCraft+ Searcher shortcut) to launch to program. - Page 14 OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER The main screen appears. Then click Search to search your printer. Click the desired printer to connect. The web browser opens and click Use the Printer to enter the Printer Control main page. Printer Name Printer Status...
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Page 15: Printing
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Printing Upload Image File To print a 3D model, perform the following: Click Upload. Select an object slicing file (*.wrk generated by MiiCraft Builder or *.zip Remark1 transferred from MiiCraft Suite ). The print parameters screen appears Remark2 when the file transfer is complete. Note: • Remark1 - MiiCraft Builder is the bundled software that comes with MiiCraft+. This software enables object slicing and automatically generates the support structure after the part is sliced; with an output file format name *.wrk. (For more information... -
Page 16: Configure Printing Settings
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER about this software, please refer to “MiiCraft Builder Manual” on www.miicraft.com). Miicraft Builder is valid for one year after registration. To extend the licensing after one year, please visit www.materialise.com. • Remark2- MiiCraft Suite is the bundled software that comes with MiiCraft. This software enables object slicing and its output file can be converted into an accessible format (* .zip) for MiiCraft+ using a Transfer program. (For details, please visit www.miicraft.com) Configure Printing Settings Before printing, you can configure several printing settings. On the Print parameters section, do the following: • Material: Display the resin type. • Speed: Select the desired printing speed. • Layer: Display the specified layer thickness to be printed per predefined time. -
Page 17: Start Printing
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Start Printing On the Print parameters section, click Print. A warning message appears on the screen. Click Confirm to proceed with printing process. The system will start pumping in the resin into the reaction tank and begin printing once it is filled. - Page 18 OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER An example of printing process:...
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Page 19: Printing Panel Overview
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Printing Panel Overview Current printed layer Remaining printing time Printed model status Use the mouse to drag the printed model to reposition it manually. Click to pause printing During printing, the system will check if there is enough resin after it completed printing on each layer. -
Page 20: Model Inspection
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Model Inspection You can check the printed 3D model at anytime. Click Pause to pause the printing process. Then click Inspect. A warning message appears on the screen. Open the printer door. The Z-platform will automatically move upwards and stop. When your inspection is complete, click Continue to resume printing. Otherwise, click Stop to stop printing. -
Page 21: Removing And Cleaning The Picker With Printed Model
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Removing and Cleaning the Picker with Printed Model Once printing is complete, remove the picker carefully and then clean the picker with printed model. Open the printer door. Lift the handle. Remove the picker from the holder as shown in the illustration. -
Page 22: Curing
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Clean the excess resin on the printed model following the procedure below: • Cleaning: Soak the printing part in alcohol for 5 minutes. • Blowing: Gently blow away any residual resin and alcohol that may be left on the printed model using the air gun. -
Page 23: Start Post Curing
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Start Post Curing On the Printer Control page, click Post-curing for 300 seconds. The post curing starts and the UV lamp will automatically turn on. Note: • You can check the post curing progress at any time. However, the UV lamp will automatically turn off every time you open the post curing door. • To stop the post curing process, click Stop post-curing. -
Page 24: Remove The Printed Model
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Remove the Printed Model Open the post curing door. Pull the picker handle down. Remove the picker from the rotation module as shown in the illustration. Carefully remove the printed model from the picker. Then clean the picker. See “Cleaning the Picker” on page 33. -
Page 25: Release Printer
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Release Printer After you finished printing or you no longer want to use the printer, click Release Printer to allow other users to use the printer. The system will automatically release the printer when: • the printer is left idle for 15 minutes. • the printer has completed the “Clean Process”. See “Clean Process” on page... -
Page 26: Advanced Settings
On the Printer Control page, click On the Printer Name option, enter the new label for your printer. Note: • The printer serial number and light engine serial number are also displayed on the Setup page. Upgrade Firmware Before upgrading the firmware, verify if the latest firmware version is newer than the one your printer is currently running. Download the latest firmware at http://www.miicraft.com/support/. Save the firmware file on your computer. On the Printer Control page, click Click Upgrade Firmware. - Page 27 OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Select the latest firmware. Wait until the upgrade process is complete. Once the firmware upgrade process is complete, the system automatically reboots. Note: • If the system hangs and the Power indicator lights red after the Rebooting countdown ends, you have to manually reboot the system. • Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Any interruptions during the firmware upgrade process may cause your printer to malfunction.
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Page 28: Clean Process
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Clean Process If there is residue from a previous print job stuck on the film, you have to perform “Clean Process” before you start cleaning the reaction tank using the cleaning tools. IMPORTANT! Do not touch the film with your fingernails or other sharp objects. On the Printer Control page, click Click Start Cleaning. Once the process is complete, the residue will be transformed into a ‘solid layer’... -
Page 29: Withdraw Resin
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Using the paper scraper, scoop up one side of the layer as shown in the illustration. Then carefully lift to remove it from the tank. If the residue pieces still remain, remove them by using the mini sucker. Withdraw Resin Before cleaning the reaction tank or if you wish to build the model using a different resin, you have to withdraw the remaining resin in the reaction tank. -
Page 30: Engineering Mode
OPERATING YOUR 3D PRINTER Engineering Mode For debugging purpose, you can use this utility to test a specific module if it is working normally. On the Printer Control software, click to access the Engineering mode page. Test Module Action Item Verifying Correct Module Behavior Indicator The Power indicator lights purple. The Power indicator turns off. Z Motor The Z-platform moves upwards. Down The Z-platform moves downwards. -
Page 31: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Routine Maintenance Before performing routine maintenance, make sure the printing is complete or properly stopped. Cleaning the Reaction Tank Withdraw the excess resin for 5 times. See “Withdraw Resin” on page 29. Clean the resin residues using a tissue paper. Place a tissue paper in the tank and leave it for 5 minutes to absorb the excess resin. -
Page 32: Replacing The Film Module
MAINTENANCE Replacing the Film Module If you notice the 3D printed model is not fully built as its original design, you need to replace the film module immediately. We highly recommended to replace the film module once every month. Before replacing the film module, be sure to clean the reaction tank (see “Cleaning the Reaction Tank” on page 31) first to prevent the glass underneath from getting contaminated. Place the printer on the edge of the level surface so that you have fully accessed to the two (2) screws on the bottom to the handle. Using a Philips screwdriver, remove the 2 screws. Push the handle down and remove the film module. -
Page 33: Cleaning The Picker
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Picker All printed models need to be removed from the picker prior to printing the next model. You can use a knife or similar object to scrape away the excess printed model on the picker. If any greasy residue persists, use a soft cloth dipped in alcohol to rub the surface until the grease is removed. -
Page 34: Periodic Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance Before performing periodic maintenance, make sure the printer is properly turned off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Replacing the UV Lamp When the UV lamp fails, please replace a UV lamp. For a replacement UV lamp, please contact your dealer. CAUTION UV lamps contain small amounts of mercury, so do not crush or break the bulb. -
Page 35: Appendix
APPENDIX Troubleshooting The following table contains a list of common problems you might encounter when operating your printer. If you need further assistance, contact your dealer. Problem Possible Solutions Cannot connect Check if the RJ-45 cable is properly connected. the printer. If below messages appear on the screen, these indicate the printer is used by another user. -
Page 36: Specifications
Speed 3cm / hour (Z@100 microns) 2cm / hour (Z@50 microns) Build Size 43mm x 27mm x 180mm Material MiiCraft Cream Resin (Z min. = 30 microns) MiiCart Blue Resin (Z min. = 30 microns) MiiCraft Clear Resin (Z min. = 50 microns) *3rd party resin verified by MiiCraft Post Curing Area Power of Light 18W UVA Lamp Software Feature MiiCraft Builder powered by Materialise: • Support generation • Model slicing • Auto repairing during model import process... - Page 37 Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to email us at sales@miicraft.com...
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