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  • Page 1 - R19 - User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    First Mirror/Duplication print Firmware Upgrade Functionalities Operation and maintenance Change hotend Clean and lubricate axes Hotend cleaning Filament Maintenance Plan BCN3D Technologies Technical Assistance Services Diagram Of The Sigma R19 Return Policy Terms And Conditions Of Service Open Source User Manual...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction EU Warranty Fundació Privada Centre CIM (“Fundació CIM”) grants this Warranty to the BCN3D brand Product users. This Warranty is only valid in the country where the Product has been purchased originally, as long as it Technical Support is member of the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein or Turkey.
  • Page 4 EU Warranty How to get Warranty Service Exclusions In case of non-conformity with the Product: This Warranty does not cover: 1 Notify the seller before the end of the Warranty 1 Physical damage caused by an inappropriate Period transport (not using the official packaging) or handling (including unlimitedly the damages caused by sharp or 2 Supply all the information to Fundació...

  • Page 5: Non-Ue Warranty

    EU Warranty numbered in the annexed document. However, this Warranty does not limit either the consu- mer user rights specified in the legislation nor the the rights against the seller, also defined in the legislation. Limitations and Disclaimers Fundació CIM waives all liability for any loss of busines- This Warranty is the end user’s sole and exclusive ses, loss of contracts, loss of benefits, loss of savings, remedy against Fundació...
  • Page 6 Non-EU Warranty Exclusions 2 Supply all the information to Fundació CIM or to the authorized service company about the nature of the claim in the period of two (2) months since its detection This Warranty does not cover: and never after the end of the Warranty Period. 1 Physical damage caused by an inappropriate 3 Supply the original proof of purchase, which includes transport (not using the official packaging) or handling...
  • Page 7 Non-EU Warranty 10 The components considered as Consumables, numbered in the annexed document. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Limitations and Disclaimers This Warranty is the end user’s sole and exclusive remedy against Fundació...

  • Page 8: Conformity

    Conformity The CIM Private Foundation Centre declares that the Sigma R19 printer complies with the essential requirements and any other applicable or mandatory provisions of the Directives. It complies with the essential requirements of the European Directives: 2006/42/EEC Machinery Directive...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    PLA / ABS / Nylon / PET-G / TPU / PVA / Composites / Others Electronics BCN3D Electronics v1.0 Connectivity SD card (autonomous operation), USB Firmware BCN3D Sigma - Marlin Operating sound 50 dBA Compatible files gcode Software preparation files Recommended: BCN3D Cura Compatible: Slic3r, Simplify3D,...

  • Page 10: Idex / Fff Technology

    IDEX / FFF technology The Sigma R19 is a 3D printer which uses fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology, which manufactures objects by depositing molten material in a series of layers. Objects are created using a digital model of the object, which is sliced into thin layers.
  • Page 11 Safety Very important. As with any other appliance, do not touch the terminals of the mains, the switch, or the power supply. There is a risk of electrocution. The other cables of the machine operate at 24V and there is no risk whatsoever. Connect the machine to an electrical outlet according to the current legislation.

  • Page 12: Safety Signage

    Safety signage The following stickers have been affixed to the printer to warn users about the hazardous areas of the machine, and actions which are not recommended as they will stop the machine from working properly. 1 Pictogram: Danger. Hot surface.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Printer

    Setting up your printer Unboxing The Sigma R19 is delivered in a well-secured cardboard box which measures 550 x 660 x 570mm. We recommend you to follow the steps below in order to unpack your 3D printer correctly: Retain packaging for warranty service.

  • Page 14: Contents

    Contents Sigma R19: with 0.4mm hotends Quick start guide and warranty 2 Teflon tubes 4 Flat cable clips 2 Spool holders 6 Clips Glass printing surface Power Cable SD card USB cable 2 PLA spools Spatula and Pliers Cross-head screwdriver...

  • Page 15: Set Up

    Before starting to print with the Sigma R19 printer you need to assemble them in order to complete the setting up process. If you have any queries while assembling the machine, please contact BCN3D Technologies technical service at support@bcn3dtechnologies.com.
  • Page 16 Set up Place the spools holders into the spools. Fit them into the indicated holes. User Manual...
  • Page 17 Set up Move Y axis manually towards the front in order to work more comfortably. Insert the teflon tube until it stops. Insert the opposite end of the teflon tube into the hotend’s hole until it stops. User Manual...
  • Page 18 Set up Attach the teflon tubes with the clips. User Manual...
  • Page 19 Set up Put together the teflon tube with the hotend cable using the flat cable clips. User Manual...
  • Page 20 Set up Connect the power supply cable. The plug is located at the rear of the machine. Insert the SD card into the reader. User Manual...

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    Getting started Setup Assistant 1. Welcome 2. Setup Assistant 3. Load filament Press Accept. Press Next. 4. Select material 6. Repeat the process for the second Follow screen’s instructions Choose PLA. in order to load the filament. extruder. Cut the filament at 45º to ease the insertion.
  • Page 22 Setup Assistant 10. Z Axis calibration Place the Calibration Gauge between the nozzle and the To carry out the following printing surface glass. Hold the gauge by the end and move process, when indicated on it back and forth, without pressing the platform. Raise the the screen, apply a thin and platform until you feel some resistance while sliding the uniform layer of glue stick on...
  • Page 23 Setup Assistant 15. X Axis calibration 16. Choose best aligned Y Axis calibration The printer will print vertical couple of lines. The printer will print lines. horizontal lines. . Choose best aligned couple of lines. Congratulations! Your printer has been calibrated and it’s ready to print. User Manual...

  • Page 24: Mirror And Duplication Modes

    Mirror and Duplication modes The Sigma features two new printing modes: Mirror and Duplication. In these modes both toolheads work simoultaniously. To do it successfully it is key important to make sure both nozzle tips are exactly at the same height.
  • Page 25 Mirror and Duplication modes To avoid such distortion there are different options: 1. Enable raft in BCN3D Cura. The offset will be corrected in the first layers of the raft, so the model won’t be affected by any Z offset. 2.

  • Page 26: Installing Shims

    Installing shims During the Printer Calibration process or before printing a job with Duplication or Mirror mode, the Sigma may suggest you to install shims to correct the Z offset between nozzle tips. Once you confirm you want to install the shims,...
  • Page 27 Installing shims Screw the bolts again. Turn on the machine and follow the instructions on the screen. User Manual...

  • Page 28: First Printing

    After the calibration process has been completed, you can access the printing menu. The first object you will print with the Sigma R19 is the Draudi figure, as it will allow you to check that everything is working properly and you are now ready to start printing your own objects.

  • Page 29: Starting Out With Bcn3D Cura

    Visit https://www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/en/3d-printer/bcn3d-cura/ and download the suitable version of BCN3D Cura for your Operative System. Once downloaded, follow the installation wizard. Your first dual print Open BCN3D Cura previously downloaded and installed. Select Sigma R19 R19 in the menu Add printer. User Manual...
  • Page 30 Your first dual print Click Open File. Select files to print. Click the model and assign the extruder to print with. User Manual...
  • Page 31 Your first dual print Select the models by Shift+Left Click. Selected mo- Select profile. dels will be highlighted with a blue outline. Right click on any of the selected models, and select Merge Models. Click Prepare to generate the printing file. Insert the SD card in your computer and save the file.
  • Page 32 Your first dual print Select Print in the main menu of Sigma’s Select the file to print. touchscreen. Congratulations! You have started printing your first 3D part with the Sigma R19. User Manual...

  • Page 33: First Mirror/Duplication Print

    First Mirror /Duplication print Load files to print and move, scale or rotate the Select the printing profile for the Left Extruder. Make models as needed. sure the hotend and material loaded at Right Extruder are the same than in the Left Extruder. Select the desired printing mode in the drop-down list.

  • Page 34: Firmware Upgrade

    If not, it will get the latest firmware and it will be installed. 1. Use the USB cable to connect the Sigma to the computer. 2. Open BCN3D Cura. Go to Settings --> Printer --> Manage Printers 3.
  • Page 35 Firmware upgrade 5. Wait until the firmware is installed. The process 6. Once the process is completed, close the window. may take a few minutes to complete. ¡Congratulations! You have upgraded the firmware of your Sigma R19. User Manual User Manual...

  • Page 36: Functionalities

    Functionalities Utilities This section contains a description of Sigma R19 functionalities. The main menu is divided into three large groups: print, utilities and temperatures. The first Situated at the center of the main menu, allows you to covers all the standard printing functions. The second operate and maintain your printer.
  • Page 37 Functionalities Calibrate: This menu allows you to calibrate the Sigma Printer Setup R19 printing surface glass and extruders. This process should be performed when components are replaced, - Change hotend: Start a guided process step by and during standard printer maintenance (described in step to change and calibrate a hotend.

  • Page 38: Operation And Maintenance

    Operation and maintenance Change hotend By default, the Sigma is equipped with 0,4 mm hotends, but is possible to change them to tackle different print jobs. Changing the hotend is an easy operation that can be performed in a few minutes. You will need:...
  • Page 39 Operation and maintenance Turn off the Sigma when the LCD indicates it. Remove the black clip. Then hold down the coupling collet and pull out the teflon tube. User Manual...
  • Page 40 Operation and maintenance Unscrew the cover and remove it. Unscrew the hotend. Cut the zip tie and remove it. User Manual...
  • Page 41 Operation and maintenance At the back of the toolhead carriage, press the connector to remove the cable of the hotend. Remove the old hotend and place the new one, connecting it at the back of the toolhead carriage. User Manual...
  • Page 42 Operation and maintenance Place and adjust the zip tie, cutting off the excess. Screw the hotend, place the cover and screw it. User Manual...
  • Page 43 Operation and maintenance Insert the teflon tube until it stops, making sure it is well placed. Put back the black clip. Turn on the Sigma and follow the screen Load filament and perform an autotune operation. instructions. Select the hotend size you have installed.

  • Page 44: Clean And Lubricate Axes

    Clean and lubricate axes Periodically, according to the Maintenance Alerts via LCD screen, it is recommended to clean and grease the axes of the Sigma with the lubrication kit to ensure smooth and precise performance of its mechanical components. Follow these steps: From the LCD screen, go to Utilities -->...
  • Page 45 Turn the spindle manually to access its rear. Apply the grease along the spindle of the Z-axis motor. Turn on the Sigma and from the LCD screen, go to Utilities --> Maintenance--> Move printing surface. Raise and lower the platform twice to evenly distri- bute the oil and grease.
  • Page 46 Once the process for the Z axis is finished, let’s clean and lubricate X and Y linear guides. First of all, turn off the Sigma. During this process it’s recommended to manually move the axes in order to reach all the guide.
  • Page 47 Operation and maintenance Clean again the X and Y guides with an absorbent paper or a cloth. Apply the lubricating oil pencil along the linear guides of the X and Y axes, with special emphasis on their superior and inferior faces. Make sure there is no excess oil dripping. User Manual...

  • Page 48: Hotend Cleaning

    Operation and maintenance Hotend Cleaning It is recommended to clean the hotend periodically and, especially, every time you switch materials. Ideally, use a piece of nylon filament to perform this operation. Operating the printer via the LCD screen, go to Select the hotend to clean and, in case there’s Uilities -->...
  • Page 49 Operation and maintenance Wait until the hotend heats up. Push the nylon filament through the hotend until it comes out clean of residues. Press NEXT and keep pushing until new notice. Wait while the hotend cools down. Finally, when indicated in the screen, pull out the Repeat the process until the removed filament tip piece of filament.

  • Page 50: Filament

    Filament The Sigma R19 printer gives the best printing results Printing overhangs is easier if the layer fan is used. when printing with BCN3D Filaments, although it accepts many other materials from other It has average mechanical properties, although it manufacturers.
  • Page 51 To ensure good bed adhesion use Dimafix or Glue Stick. mechanisms. For a better print quality use the BCN3D enclosure for To ensure good bed adhesion use 3DLac, Dimafix or the Sigma. Glue Stick. PET-G TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a versatile rubber- like flexible material.
  • Page 52 Filament General considerations To ensure good adhesion between the printing surface and the 3D printed part, you will need to use an adhesive product that will be applied to the printing surface before start printing. For general materials, we recommend using the glue stick included with the printer or a generic lacquer.

  • Page 53: Maintenance Plan

    Maintenance Plan We recommend you carry out the maintenance procedures described in the table below in order to keep your prin- ter running optimally. The procedures are grouped depending on frequency they should be performed is shown on the right. FREQUENCY ACTION TO PERFORM Keep the printer free of dust and in a dry, cool place...

  • Page 54: Bcn3D Technologies Technical Assistance Services

    You can find all of this information in the Contact Section of our website: www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/en/sigma-contact Be sure to include the serial number of your computer whenever you send us a query to help us provide the best possible services.

  • Page 55: Diagram Of The Sigma R19

    Diagram of Sigma R19 Teflon tube Touchscreen Extruder Filament input hole Hot-end cable Plastic Spool Spool mount Switch 0.4mm Hotend Platform Purge chamber Power supply socket Glass printing surface USB port SD Card reader Filament Runout Sensor User Manual...
  • Page 56 Diagram of Sigma R19 User Manual...

  • Page 57: Return Policy

    Return Policy Returns will only accepted for products that have not been used within a period of 14 business days, starting from when the printer was delivered. Once this period has expired, all sales with be considered to be final. “Not used” is understood to mean products that have never been assembled, switched on, programmed or altered in any other way.

  • Page 58: Terms And Conditions Of Service

    BCN3D Technologies technical team at www.bcn3dtechnologies.com/ sigma-contact The design of this manual and all the text, graphics, information, content and other materials are protected by copyright and other laws. Some of the trademarks, trade names, service marks and logotypes (the “Trademarks”) used are registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names and services marks that are the property of BCN3D Technologies and its partners.

  • Page 59: Open Source

    CAD/CAM software to the code read by the machine to print physical objects. Sigma R19 printers use many open source tools and technologies, such as Marlin software and the Cura pre-pro- cessed software. The first controls all the printer´s components, while the second converts the 3D file into G-code, a language the machine is able to understand.
  • Page 60 User Manual MS-R19-2018-1...

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