Summary of Contents for Winplus Cocoon Create Model Maker HE170703
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MODEL NUMBER: HE170703 VERSION 1 ISSUED 03/07/18...
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If you experience any issues with this product or its performance is not what you had expected, please contact us at Winplus before returning the item to the store. It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via phone or email.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 customercare@winplus.com.au YEAR WARRANTY MODEL: HE170703 PRODUCT CODE: 59101 10/2018...
ModelMaker 3D Printer must be used in conjunction with the original power cord. In combination, they guarantee safe use in relation to short-circuit, overload, over voltage and over temperature. Always unplug the printer before doing maintenance or modifications. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
CONTENTS Warranty Details Safety Instructions Parts List Technical Specifications Introduction 1.1 What is 3D Printing? Product Overview 2.1 Printer Front View 2.2 Printer Rear View 2.3 Control Panel Product Assembly & Initial Setup 3.1 Unboxing and Assembly Setup 4.1 Home Screen 4.2 Navigating the Menus 4.3 Menu Tree 4.4 Adding Filament...
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10.2 Disposal of Product Troubleshooting 11.1 Printing Problems 11.2 Connectivity Problems 11.3 Other Problems 11.4 Useful Terms Appendix 12.1 Files Loaded on the MicroSD Card Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
PARTS LIST 1 x 3D Printer 1 x Hex Key Set 1 x Instruction Manual 1 x Filament Spool Stand 2 x Cable Ties (Not Shown) 1 x Power Cable 4 x 10m PLA Filament 1 x Getting Started Guide 1 x USB Cable 3 x Magnetic Print Mats (Not Shown)
Cura Output Format: .GCODE Connectivity: MicroSD Card, USB port Electrical Input Rating: 100-240Vac, 50/60Hz, 1.0A Physical Dimensions Printer Frame Dimensions: 325 x 240 x 380 (Width x Depth x Height) Weight: AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
INTRODUCTION 1.1 What is 3D Printing? 3D Printing is a process whereby a real object is created from a 3D Design. Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) is one of the most common technologies used by 3D Printers to achieve this. FFF works on an ‘additive’...
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY & INITIAL SETUP 3.1 Unboxing and Assembly Your Cocoon Create ModelMaker 3D Printer is carefully packed to avoid damage in transit. Take your time unpacking it. The printer is pre-assembled and requires only minimal set up before powering on. Carefully remove the 3D printer from the box and place on a clean, level work space.
To make a selection, quickly press and release the dial button To move to the previous menu or exit, highlight ‘back’ at the top of each menu and push the dial button AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
SETUP 4.3 Menu Tree Home Screen 3D Printer ready. Elapsed Time 00:00 Speed Progress 100% Main Menu back Print File Level bed Quick Settings Advanced Quick Settings Move Change Filament Disable Steppers Preheat Cooldown Advanced Settings back Temperature Save Setting Factory Reset...
Carefully remove any excess filament from the nozzle using the scraper. Filament is loaded and ready to print WARNING: The extruder will still be hot and the scraper should be used to remove the filament from the nozzle AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
SETUP 4.5 Levelling The Bed Levelling the bed is arguably the most important step in producing successful prints and should be checked before every print. Before levelling the print bed check all springs and thumbwheels are in place. 4.5.1 The Levelling Wizard Clean off any excess filament residue from the tip of the nozzle using the scraper Enter the main menu and select level bed After initializing, the levelling wizard will guide you through levelling all 4 corners of your...
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If you are new to 3D Printing we highly recommend that you visit our website to view our video tutorial on levelling the print bed at www.cocoonproducts.com.au AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
PRINTING AND REMOVING MODELS 5.1 Printing a File Having a 3D design file is the first step to creating a 3D object. The ModelMaker Printer only accepts and prints GCODE files. The included MicroSD card has GCODE ready files available for you to get started.
“Useful Terms” on page 34 for more information. Dimensions: 62.5 x 25.75 x 67.75mm 70 x 70 x 140mm Infill: Resolution: Print Time: 53min 39min 6hr 40min 13hr 12min Filament Used: 2.54m 45.67m AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
PRINTING AND REMOVING MODELS 5.3 Removing 3D Objects from the Bed Once the ModelMaker has completed printing your 3D printed object follow these steps to remove it from the print bed. Turn OFF your 3D printer and wait for the extruder to cool. Remove the model and lift the magnetic print mat from the print bed base.
• Acrylic based spray paint (colour of your choice) • Acrylic based varnish spray paint NOTE: Different paint types are also compatible with PLA. Consult your local paint supplier for the best compatibility for your intended purpose. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
FINISHING 6.1.2 Removing Support Material Even after support material is removed by hand, residual material will remain. Ensure that safety goggles and a mask are worn for protection Remove most of the support material by hand, taking care not to damage the 3D object Using the long-nose pliers, carefully grasp some of the remaining material, then twist to remove.
• Preheat PLA conf: Adjusts the default PLA heating temperature Save Setting: Saves the current settings NOTE: You must save settings after every change. Unsaved settings will be lost after restart Factory Reset: Restores default factory settings AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
CREATING & PRINTING 3D DESIGNS Now that you have tried printing from the supplied MicroSD card, it is time to explore the world of 3D designs! 3D designs can be accessed from multiple website sources or can be created using modelling software.
Input Machine depth as 135mm Input Machine height as 100mm Select Extruder, change nozzle size to 0.4mm Select Finish In Manage Printer, enter machine name as ‘Cocoon Create Model Maker’ , or your desired name AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
CREATING & PRINTING 3D DESIGNS 8.4 Loading a 3D Design into Cura Clear the platform using File Clear platform… Then, load your 3D Design file onto the platform using File Load model file… Load any file with the following extensions: .STL, .OBJ, .DAE, .AMF TIP: You can load more than one file onto the platform.
Remove the drill bit from the nozzle, twisting while removing Repeat steps ‘2’ and ‘3’ three times, then follow the steps in Quick Settings Change Filament Add Filament AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE 9.4 Routine Component Check Motor Connectors Loose motor connections could cause a 3D print to fail. It’s a good habit to routinely check for any damage to the connectors or the black cables. Axis Lubrication Regular lubrication of the X and Y Axis rods is important for the longevity and smooth running of your printer.
• Store in a sealed, air tight bag/container. We recommend a vacuum seal bag • Store with a silica gel (moisture absorber) pack. One is included with each filament spool AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
RECAP 9.7 Good 3D Printing Practices It’s important to always check your printer before every print. Please refer to these steps as a quick guide during every print to ensure your 3D objects print successfully. Before Printing Ensure your GCODE file is correctly setup, filament diameter is set to 1.75mm and correct temperature settings for the material you are using.
Observe any local regulations regarding the disposal of electrical consumer goods and dispose of it appropriately for recycling. Contact your local authorities for advice on recycling facilities in your area. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
TROUBLESHOOTING If having any troubles when using the ModelMaker 3D Printer, please refer to the troubleshooting guide below, or call customer support on 1300 663 907. You can also visit https://cocoonproducts.com.au for support videos and advanced tutorials. 11.1 Printing Problems Clicking sound from one of the stepper motors One of your stepper motors may not be connected properly.
• Please ensure your microSD card is 32GB or less and formatted as FAT32 • Navigate to SD Card, select unmount SD card, then select mount SD card. Your microSD card should now appear in the menu. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 663 907 CUSTOMERCARE@WINPLUS.COM.AU MODEL: HE170703...
TROUBLESHOOTING 11.3 Other Problems Filament stuck in nozzle when removing Please visit https://cocoonproducts.com.au for a video on how to clear the nozzle with stuck filament. Where can I buy more filament? If you require more filament, visit our online store, https:// cocoonproducts.com.au to purchase various colours.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Resolution Relates to the height of each layer and affects the sharpness of the object MicroSD Card Secure Digital memory card. This is where your GCODE files can be stored and accessed by the 3D Printer Nozzle Opening at the bottom of the print head where filament is pushed through PLA Filament Commonly used plastic filament with low environmental impact Slicing...
APPENDIX 12.1 Files Loaded on the MicroSD Card Here is a list of 3D designs on your MicroSD card. These files are also available on our 3D Creator Library. Happy printing! A selection of print ready files are also available for download from our Creator Library - www.cocoonproducts.com.au/3dcreator...
If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on 1300 663 907 or write to us at: Winplus Australasia PO Box 537 Bayswater Business Centre, Victoria, Australia 1300 663 907 - Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am - 6:00pm AEST customercare@winplus.com.au...