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  • Page 1 USER'S MANUAL 3DGence INDUSTRY F340...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    III PREPARATION FOR WORK ................................ 40 1. INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS ..............................40 1.1. Firmware update ................................40 2. CONNECTING AND STARTING THE PRINTER ........................40 3. HEATBED PREPARATION ..............................42 3.1. Heatbed calibration ..............................42 page 2 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 3 2.2. Calibration of the X, Y offset values for the dual hotend module ................61 3. AIR FILTER CHANGE ................................64 4. SYSTEM ERRORS AND THEIR REMOVAL ..........................65 IX DICTIONARY ....................................68 page 3 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 4: I Introduction

    (plastic) layer by layer. This plastic is the printer's operating material. The thermoplastic material is used in the form of a filament with a precisely defined diameter, wound on a spool (fig. 1). 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer uses only the filament with the diameter of 1.75 mm.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with two extruders and two hotends. Thanks to this, two materials can be used in one printed model. This solution makes it possible to: • print two-colour models, • to print functional models that combine characteristics of two specific materials in the required manner, •...

  • Page 6: Auxiliary Symbols Used In The User's Manual

    Protective gloves, delivered with the printer, must be worn when performing the activities described. 4. SAFETY MEASURES The information below describes the correct operating conditions of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer. Failure to comply with the indications and contraindications may significantly reduce the life of the printer, violate the warranty conditions or endanger the health of users.

  • Page 7: Relocating The Printer

    (140 kg). It is recommended that the printer should be carried by at least 4 persons. page 7 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 8 Fig. 4 Locations of handles for printer handling Fig. 5 Locations of handles for printer handling page 8 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 9: Choosing Proper Installation Place For The Printer

    (UPS) should be used in order to ensure that the printing process is not stopped in case of instantaneous current decay. Fig. 6 Maximum dimensions of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer – front view Fig. 7 Maximum dimensions of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer – overview page 9 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 10: Specification Of Connection

    • check the conduits for abrasion or other visible defects. If the conduits are damaged, notify the 3DGence technical service department immediately using the problem notification form at www.3dgence.com/support. Do not connect the printer to power supply and/or make repairs on your own;...

  • Page 11: Printer Description

    15) together with the descriptions of the major printer's components are presented below in order to facilitate the operation of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer and make it easy to understand the instructions included in the User's Manual. Please, refer to the figures and descriptions in order to better understand the 3D printing terminology.
  • Page 12 Fig. 10 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer – left side view 7. Emergency stop button | 8. NFC reader | 9. Thermostat display 10. Filament chamber handle | 11. Filament chamber door Fig. 11 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer - rear view: 12.
  • Page 13 Fig. 12 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer – right side view 16. USB port A | 17. USB port B Fig. 13 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer – overview, raised top cover 18. Filament chamber cover | 19. Heatbed | 20. Extruder 21.
  • Page 14 Fig. 14 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer - isometric projection: 24. Filament spool holders | 25. Top cover | 26. SD card port | 27. Chamber Fig. 15 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer - front view, open door: 28. SD card port | 29. Touch screen 30. Heatbed 31.

  • Page 15: Kinematic System

    The darker colour marks the actual printing area. Made of ceramic plate, the heatbed guarantees good printout adhesion even for several dozen hours of continuous operation of the printer. Fig. 17 Heatbed of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer page 15 of 70...

  • Page 16: Filament Chamber

    1.4. Filament chamber 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with a heated filament chamber. The purpose of the filament chamber is to keep filaments in an increased temperature environment. This prevents moisture and change of filament parameters and dimensions. Closed housing protects the filaments against direct exposure to sunlight, contamination and accidental damage.

  • Page 17: Dual Hotend Module

    1.6. Dual hotend module 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with two hotends installed in the dual hotend module (fig. 20). The module containing the hotends can be quickly and easily dismounted from the printer and replaced with another module designed for printing with other materials.

  • Page 18: Printer's Power Supply Management

    (except the filament chamber thermostat). The emergency stop button remains in the locked position until it is turned clockwise. The printer can not be used before the emergency stop button has been released. page 18 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 19: Memory Card

    Fig. 22 Location of the printer's emergency stop button 1.8. Memory card 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer should work with SDHC Class 10 memory cards. SD cards of a lower class can slow down the printer or generate errors in printouts. The card's capacity should not exceed 8GB.

  • Page 20: Set Of Printer's Accessories

    3. USER INTERFACE 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with a 5-inch colour touch screen (fig. 15, point 29). This is the printer's communication interface with a transparent graphic menu. The printer's menu differs depending on whether the printer is idling or working.
  • Page 21 The central panel of the main idle state menu contains 4 function keys (fig. 26). Fig. 26 The central panel of the main idle state menu page 21 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 22 0 is shown on the left side; the information for extruder 1 is shown on the right side. The description below is for the material from the 3DGence Certified Material Base. Other cases are considered in chapter IV, point 4.
  • Page 23 In some cases, the use of the above options will cause the Z axis to be referenced first and only then relocated to the desired position. This may cause damage to the printer! page 23 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 24: Menu Screen

    3.1.1. MENU screen MENU - enables access to advanced options of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer in idle state (fig. 30). Fig. 30 Advanced options screen PREPARE - activates the menu of the printer's preparation activities (fig. 31). Fig. 31 Prepare menu screen –...
  • Page 25 +/- 5%. – Temperatures activates the screen for controlling the temperature of all heaters of the printer, except the filament chamber (fig. 35). Fig. 35 Temperatures menu screen page 25 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 26 – Printing Module menu of dual hotend module calibration (fig. 38). page 26 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 27 Offset field. The Save key must be pressed in order to confirm the measurement. – Reset to default restores the default deviation values. – Save saves the changes made to the printer memory. page 27 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 28 Y axis. Modifying this value, you can move the measuring point along Y axis. Example of autocompensation measuring point is shown in fig. 41. page 28 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 29 Save saves all changes made to the printer's memory. – CONFIGURATION used for configuring 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer (fig. 42, 43). Fig. 42 Configuration menu icon Fig. 43 Configuration menu screen page 29 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 30 The changes introduced and cancelled by the FACTORY RESET command can not be restored - they must be entered again. Attention! Factory Reset does not cancel the calibration of XY dimensions. page 30 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 31: Menu During Operation

    3.2. Menu during operation The menu of 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer changes during printing process. Some menu options available in the idle state are not available during printing. All the aspects connected with the menu during operation are described below.
  • Page 32 – MENU the functions available from the menu key level change during 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer operation and apply only to the settings that affect the ongoing printing process (fig. 49). page 32 of 70...
  • Page 33 - avoid excessive cooling of the printouts. The power of the fans should be increased when printing very small elements or when curling of the printout corners occurs. – Light On/Off settings of the lights of the printer's working field. page 33 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 34 The commands are marked with dark grey colour if a field marked in this way is pressed, the printer will react in a specific manner. The light grey fields lead to the following menu levels. page 34 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 35 Fig. 50 Main menu structure in idle mode page 35 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 36 Fig. 51 Tune menu structure page 36 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 37 Fig. 52 Calibration menu structure page 37 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 38 Fig. 53 Configuration menu structure page 38 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 39 Fig. 54 Main menu structure in working mode page 39 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 40: Preparation For Work

    1. INSTALLATION OF DRIVERS No additional drivers are required to be installed for 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer. The only program required to operate the printer is 3DGence Slicer that generates the machine code. More information on the 3DGence Slicer program can be found in chapter V.
  • Page 41 6. To start the printer, press the switch located at the lower right corner at the printer's front (fig. 21). The working field lights will light up and the printer's display will be switched on. When the printer's main menu is displayed, the printer is ready to start working. page 41 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 42: Heatbed Preparation

    3. HEATBED PREPARATION 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer has a ceramic heatbed. Such a solution guarantees good adhesion of the first printout layer and easy removal of the model after the printing process. After transport, the surface of the printer's heatbed may be contaminated with traces of grease or dust and should be cleaned.

  • Page 43: Activities Connected With Printing Material

    Fig. 56 The endstop and the endstop breaker located on the right side of the heatbed 4. ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH PRINTING MATERIAL 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with the material control system (Smart Material Manager) that significantly facilitates printing with a variety of materials. The filament loading and unloading procedures for the recommended materials included in the Certified Material Base are described below.

  • Page 44: Material Unloading

    4. Confirm successful unloading of the new material by pressing the "Continue" key and manually remove the rest of the filament from the input opening (fig. 57). page 44 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 45: Failure To Load/Unload Material

    "Material blocked in the extrusion system" will be displayed. The loading manager will be switched off and the hotend will be cooled down. Heat the hotend to the temperature of plasticization of the given polymer (ABS 250⁰C) and then, page 45 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 46 Remember to tighten the screws, install the material feeding pipe correctly and slide the extruder into the dual hotend module. When the problem has been solved, repeat the material loading procedure. page 46 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 47: Printer Operation (First Printout)

    IV PRINTER OPERATION (FIRST PRINTOUT) 1. STARTING A CODE FROM SD CARD The 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with a SD memory card. The procedure of starting the printing process from SD card is easy and quick. Prepared .stl and .gcode models are available at www.3dgence/support in the Your files tab (the tab is available after creating an account and registering the device).
  • Page 48 Controls option on the display and rise the heatbed by clicking Rise (one click moves the heatbed by 0.025 mm along Z axis). Fig. 65 Example of a too low position of the heatbed page 48 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 49: Removing Printouts From The Printer

    ATTENTION: Do not touch the heatbed surface with bare hands. Otherwise, the heatbed surface will be soiled and there will be problems with adhesion of next printouts to the heatbed surface. Use clean protective gloves. page 49 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 50: Smart Material Manager

    4. SMART MATERIAL MANAGER Smart Material Manager is a system developed by 3DGence in order to facilitate the 3D printer operation by using the system of NFC tags (Near Field Communication) on dedicated printing materials, the scales built into the spool holders, the subsystem measuring material consumption and appropriate software functions.

  • Page 51: Depletion Of Material During Printing

    6. Wait for the solvent to evaporate completely. ATTENTION: There are OHS instructions on the packaging of the solvents. The instructions must be strictly observed – the solvent vapours may be harmful. page 51 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 52: Sleep Mode

    3. The sleep mode can be switched off completely using Off key. 7. SWITCHING THE PRINTER OFF As described above, the 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with 3 switches. To safely switch the printer off: 1. Wait until the heaters of the heatbed and hotends cool down.

  • Page 53: Software

    The dedicated 3DGence Slicer software containing the ready-made print settings for dedicated materials has been prepared for 3DGence printers. The software is used for preparing machine codes - .gcode - from files describing spatial geometry in STL format. The manufacturer ensures full support concerning the use of the prepared printing profiles in the software and recommended printing materials.

  • Page 54: Dual Hotend Module

    1. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE MODULE The dual hotend module is a replaceable element of the 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer. Its key elements are shown below (fig. 68, 69). The module is equipped with two hotends. The complete mechanism, thanks to its driving servomechanism, is able to automatically switch the printer to printing with one of the two materials in less than 1 second.

  • Page 55: Installation And Change Of Module

    7. Slide extruder T1 into the guiding sleeve (fig. 70, step C, red colour) and release the clamp to the closed position (fig. 70, step D). The clamp should lock on the guiding sleeve flange. 8. Repeat the activities described in points 5-7 for extruder T0. page 55 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 56 Fig. 70 Dual hotend module change procedure ATTENTION: After each dual hotend module installation Z axis offset measurement must be done. To do this select: Menu → Calibration → Printing Module → Measure T1 offset. page 56 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 57: Module Change

    12. Install a new module according to the instructions given in chapter VI, point 2.1. Make certain that the module is correctly tightened and the clamps of the extruders are locked. page 57 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 58: Complementary Information

    3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with advanced algorithm for autocalibration and autocompensation of the heatbed. The heatbed scanning procedure must be performed in order to ensure correct autocompensation. The procedure is described below.

  • Page 59: Service Activities

    2.1. Precise axes calibration 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer, as one of the few, is equipped with a unique system for precise dimensional correction of the printed model. The printer is factory calibrated for ABS material with the accuracy of 0.1 mm. During printing with the use of materials having various material shrinkage levels, the dimensional correction may be necessary.
  • Page 60 Save key. Thanks to this procedure, the next printout of the material for which calibration was performed will be printed with compensation of material shrinkage along the X and Y axes. page 60 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 61: Calibration Of The X, Y Offset Values For The Dual Hotend Module

    In order to verify the offset along the X, Y axes, the calibration model should be printed for the appropriate printing module, eg: Offset_Calibration_ABS_HIPS.gcode. Prepared .gcode files can be found at www.3dgence/support in the Your files category (the category is available after creating an account and registering the device).
  • Page 62 0.00 at -0.15mm. This means that the X offset value is shifted by -0.15 mm and by this value the X offset value entered in the calibration menu must be corrected (the offset procedure in the X and Y axis is described below). page 62 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 63 Fig. 77 Comparison of correctly calibrated offset values with incorrectly calibrated ones page 63 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 64: Air Filter Change

    3. Remove the old filter from the housing and insert a new one. 4. Install the housing with a new filter to the printer performing the actions described in step 2 but in the reversed order. Fig. 78 Air filter change page 64 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 65: System Errors And Their Removal

    0.8 mm. In particular, there should be no contact between the printing nozzle tip and the heatbed. If the distance is incorrect, adjust the position of the Z axis endstop (chapter III, point 3.1). page 65 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 66 If the printing module has been installed correctly but the error message occurs each time the printer is started and/or mechanical damage has occurred, contact the technical assistance department. page 66 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...
  • Page 67 WLM T0/T1 diagnostic fail no diagnostics of the material loading assistance module Switch the printer off and on again. If the error is still present, contact the technical assistance department. page 67 of 70 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 | version 04.2018...

  • Page 68: Dictionary

    In addition, the application and density of supports and one of the several methods of improving the adhesion of the printout to the heatbed (e.g. raft or brim) can be selected. 3DGence...
  • Page 69 As standard, 3DGence INDUSTRY F340 printer is equipped with a 0.4 mm nozzles. The nozzle output diameter has influence on the available resolutions, speed and accuracy of printing.
  • Page 70 3DGence Slicer software recognizes these surfaces and analyses the angle of overhang relative to the heatbed. If the angle exceeds the boundary angle defined in the software, 3DGence Slicer will automatically generate support structures under such a surface.

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