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  • Page 1 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Filament requirements.............................2 1.4 Environmental requirements........................... 2 2. About A5....................................3 2.1 Basic reference................................. 3 2.2 Overview of A5................................. 3 2.3 Extruder Nozzle Assembly (Exploded View Diagram).................... 4 2.4 Tool box lists................................5 2.5 Input Power adjustment..............................5 3. About JGcreat software................................6 3.1 Software installation..............................
  • Page 3: Preface

    JGAURORA A5. Even if you are familiar with earlier JGAURORA machines or experienced with 3D printing technology, we still recommend that you read through this guide, as there is lots of important information about the A5, that will help you have a better 3D printing experience.
  • Page 4: About A5

    Connectivity: USB cable/ USB stick Language: English/German/French/Spanish/Japanese Support Formats: STL/OBJ/G-Code Environmental requirements: OS: Windows, Linux, Mac Temperature 5 to 40ºC, Humidity 20% to 50% AC Input: AC115 OR 230V, manually switchable Software: Cura/Simplify 3d/JGcreat(Win 7 64 bit) 2.2 Views of A5...
  • Page 5: Extruder Nozzle Assembly (Exploded View Diagram)

    2.3 Extruder Nozzle Assembly (Exploded View Diagram) Item No. Parts Name Item No. Parts Name Extruder cover Cooling Duct PTFE Tube Quick-coupler Extruder Nozzle Square Extruder Cooling fan Heater block Blower Part Cooling Fan Bearing seat II Bearing seat I Limit switch Linear bearing Wiring harness block...
  • Page 6: Tool Box Lists

    2.4 Tool box lists 2.5 Input Power Voltage adjustment The Input Power of A5 is selectable, AC 115/230, please adjust it according to your local voltage standard as below: Observe the voltage data in the hole of back base. If the voltage shows 230V, then the input power is 230V.
  • Page 7: About Jgcreat Software

    3. About JGcreat software 3.1 Software installation Copy the files in USB stick to your PC, then double click the software installation icon. Then, follow the installation instructions, as shown in the photos below. Double click...
  • Page 8: Jgcreat Introduction

    After clicking the “Finish” icon, the software is installed, and ready for use. 3.2 JGcreat introduction 1) Open the software(JGcreat) Double click to Open “JGcreat”...
  • Page 9 2) Choose the language you prefer (English as an example):...
  • Page 10 Choose A-5 4) Load 3d file and slice it Load an stl or obj 3d file. Select the appropriate print quality. The lower right corner of the software shows "Slicing", which converts the 3D model file, into the standard GCode instructions that the printer uses to run. Choose the print quality you prefer...
  • Page 11 After slicing has finished, the lower right corner of the software shows "Save to file". 5) Copy the G-code to the USB stick, and insert it into the USB port on the A5 printer. Then, select the gcode file to print through the touch screen interface.
  • Page 12: Basic Printing

    4. Print operation 4.1 Control menu introduction CLOSE HEAT E1 HEAT/BED HEAT MORE CHANGE PAUSE MORE BACK RIGHT ( X+) LEFT(X-) Backward ( Y+) Forward(Y-) STOP MOVE UP(Z+) DOWN(Z-) CLOSE BACK E1 HEAT/BED HEAT HEAT Choose Operate PRINT Printing MORE HOME(X/Y/Z) X HOME Z HOME...
  • Page 13: Main Menu Introduction

    4.2 Introduction of main screen Set temperature to preheat extruder nozzle and printing bed/platform Move extruder position Perform homing routines Select model file to print More options and functions Assistant for leveling printing bed/platform. Load or Remove Filament 4.3 Platform leveling Click HOME in the main screen to “HOME”menu ,Click [HOME] , show as below : Press “HOME”...
  • Page 14: Filament Loading

    After performing the initial homing, use the “Level” menu options to cycle the extruder head through the various locations, as shown in the figure below. Using a piece of copy paper as a thickness guide, place it on the print bed. Move the nozzle over the paper and try to remove the paper.
  • Page 15 Click [ADD] to increase nozzle temp. to 200’C While waiting for the nozzle to heat, you can install the onboard filament holder After the extruder nozzle has finished preheating, filament can then be fed into the filament inlet port at the bottom of the filament drive assembly, as shown in the pictures below.
  • Page 16: Trial Printing

    Click [IN] once nozzle temp. reaches 200ºC When the filament comes out of the nozzle, loading is completed. 4.5 Trial printing 1) Model loading: Select and load the 3d file you want to print, or drag it directly into the software window. Click “Open File”...
  • Page 17: Filament Replacement Notes

    Save the file 3) Insert the USB stick into the USB port on the A5, and then click "PRINT" on the Main Menu , and then select the 3D Gcode file. Click "START" and the A5 will being to preheat the nozzle and printing platform. When the temperature of then nozzle reaches the temperature set in the slicer software, the 3D printing of the model will begin.
  • Page 18: Common Problems And Solutions

    5. Common problems and solutions Item Problem description Reason Solution A. Filament has run out . A. Replace filament before its gone. B. Filament was exposed to B. Store filament in air-tight Filament breaks at the moisture, and has become container when finished printing.
  • Page 19: D Printer Maintenance

    6. 3D printer maintenance 1. Daily maintenance 1) Before using the machine to print, make observe the safety recommendations. 2) Regularly clean and maintain the equipment. Clean the surface of the nozzle, print bed, moving parts and other parts, to help prevent wear caused by excessive dust. 3) After each repair and maintenance, ensure all disassembled parts have been put back in their original place to avoid mechanical failures that may be caused by missing parts or incorrect re-assembly.
  • Page 20: Support And Service Details

    7. Supports and service 1. Please see the Warranty Card for details on our policies for repair and support. 2. If your printer is malfunctioning or damaged, for your safety, and to avoid further damaging the printer, please contact the after-sale service center or our support team for advice first, before attempting any repair.

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