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  • Page 1 Assemble Instruction of Geeetech Acrylic Prusa I3 Pro & pro B & pro C...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Safety Instructions Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common sense and a thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided this detailed instruction to help you assemble it easily.
  • Page 3 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Preparation 1. Unpack the kit and check if all parts are in the box and check the condition of each part, there might be some damage during shipping. To help you with this, there is BOM in the box and each bag was labeled with part number.
  • Page 4 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Unfold the package and take all the parts out to check the condition of the items. As you can see, all the parts are packed very carefully.  All the acrylic plate has been etched with part ID and the plate is covered with...
  • Page 5 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Tips: 1. Before assembly, you are advised to put all the parts, especially the screws and nuts...
  • Page 6 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH in order, which will save you a lot of time looking for the required parts. 2. The part ID is corresponding to the number labeled on the bag of every part. Some parts may not have label, you can refer to the pictures on the package list.
  • Page 7 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M10 nut NO.12 Thread the nuts and washers into the two M10 threaded rods separately. The order should be: 1) Thread the acrylic fender (Y plate connecting plate) in the middle. 2) Thread the M10 washer > M8 spring washer >M10 nut > M10 nut > M10 washer on the left 3) Thread theM10 washer <...
  • Page 8 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Assemble the 2 smooth rods Required parts Required number Part ID M8 smooth rod NO.3 LM8UU Linear NO.39 bearings Slide 2 bearings on each smooth rod. Before you slide the bearings please make sure they are clean.
  • Page 9 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 1.2. Attach the front and rear Acrylic support plates of the rods.
  • Page 10 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Required parts Required number Part ID Acrylic NO. A9, plate( front) A 10 Acrylic NO. A 11, A plate( rear) M10 washer NO.9 M10 nut NO.12 Screw locking NO.19 ring Step1.Slide the locking ring on the smooth rods, thread the rods into the acrylic plate;...
  • Page 11 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH * Tips: Try to keep the rods parallel and the four acrylic pieces parallel. The Y-axis must be a rectangle, that is the rods on both side should be parallel, so is the front and back plate. Otherwise it will cause obstruction for the belt later. You can use a Digital Caliper to measure.
  • Page 12 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Driven wheel No.37 M3 x 20 screw NO.27 M3 wing nut NO.15 M4 x25 screw NO.34 M4 lock nut NO.14 Step1. Thread the M3 x 20mm screw through the bearing holder.
  • Page 13 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel.
  • Page 14 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 15 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.
  • Page 16 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 17 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. Step4. Mount the assembled bearing holder onto the front support plates from inside to outside. And screw it with a wing nut.
  • Page 18 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2.3 Mount the Y motor Required parts Required number Part ID Y motor fix plate NO. A13 Stepper motor NO.75...
  • Page 19 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Pulley NO.43 M3 x 12 screw NO.25 M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 Step1. Mount the pulley on the motor shaft, one of the screws should be screwed on the cross section of the shaft. Screw it as tight as possible.
  • Page 20 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 16 screws and M3 square nut. 2.4 Build the printing platform Required parts Required number Part ID Y platform support NO.A15 Y bearing block NO.A16 Belt mount NO.67...
  • Page 21 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Nylon tie NO.54 M3 x 10 screw NO.24 M3 x 20 screw NO.27 M3 nut NO.11 Step1. Mount the belt mount on the bottom side of the platform with 2 M3 x 10 screws. Step2. Mount the 4 bearing blocks on the platform with M3 x 20 screws on the same...
  • Page 22 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Get the build platform plate zip-tied to the 4 linear bearings of Y- Axis. *The belt-mount and the fenders are under the platform.
  • Page 23 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2.5 Mount the Y –axis belt. Required parts Required number Part ID Timing belt NO.41 M3 x 10 screw NO.24 M3 washer NO.7 Step1. Drill a hole on one end of the belt（the hole can be as the diameter of the M3 screw, leave enough margin ）...
  • Page 24 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH x 10 screw and M3 washer. *Tips: 1. before you drill your second hole, make sure to pull belt tightly to make sure to find proper placement of hole for a tight belt, if it is too loose, it will hinder the move of t he print platform.
  • Page 25 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH End stop NO.44 M2.5 X 16 screw NO.22 M2.5 Hex nut NO.10 Mount the end stop on the rear support plate of Y axis with M2.5 X 16 screw and M2.5 Hex nut. 3 Assemble Y - Z axis...
  • Page 26 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH X-Z frame NO.A1 M3 x 20 screw NO.27 M3 nut NO.11 Step1. Held upright the main frame is after the acrylic fender washers on the threaded rods. Here you can use the A2 panel as a reference to measure the distance A1 and A12 (the rear plate).
  • Page 27 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Screw up the M10 screw on the threaded rod of Y-axis. You can see the finished picture. 4 Mount the fan Required parts Required Part ID...
  • Page 28 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH number NO.70 M3 x 30 screw NO.28 M3 locknut NO.13 Fix the fan on the right side of the frame with 4 M3 x 30 screw and lock nut. Mind the direction of the wires. (Please pay attention to the direction of the fan)
  • Page 29 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 5 Assemble the right and left side panel Required parts Required Part ID number Acrylic left frame NO.A2 Acrylic right frame NO.A3...
  • Page 30 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 Step1. Screw up the X-Z frame and the side panel then connect the rear part of the Y axis and the side panel together. You may need to adjust the distance of the X-Z frame to the rear plate.
  • Page 31 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Z Motor fixed plate NO.A4, A5 Z Motor support plate NO.A6, A7 M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 Step1. It would be easier to mount the A4/A5 to A6 and A7 first, and then mount the assembled part to A1.
  • Page 32 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 6.2 Assemble the 2 Z motors Required parts Required number Part ID Stepper Motor NO.75 M3 x 12screw NO.25 Step1.Thread the wires of the motors through the holes...
  • Page 33 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Screw up the motors with 4 M3 x 12 screws. Do the same with the other Z motor.
  • Page 34 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 6.3 Mount the End stop of Z-axis Required parts Required number Part ID End stop NO.45...
  • Page 35 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M 3 X 16 screw NO.26 M 3 nut NO.11 Mount the endstop on the outside of A7 with M2.5 x 16mm screw and M2.5 hex nut. 7 Assemble the X axis (the horizontal axis) 7.1Assemble the X Axis left end Step1.
  • Page 36 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Z-axis nut No.17 X-axis left end No.P1 Mount the Z nut on the X-axis left end from bottom to up, fix with M3 x 16mm screw and M3 washer. Step2. Add the linear bearing Part name...
  • Page 37 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Mount the endstop trigger. Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 50 screw No.31 M3 hex nut No. 11 1. Put the M3 hex nut into the nut slot. 2. Thread half of the M3x50mm screw into the screw hole.
  • Page 38 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Mount the endstop Part name Part ID Required number M2.5 x 12mm No. 21 screw End stop No.46 Mount the endstop on the top of X-axis left end with 2 M2.5 x 12mm screw. You can...
  • Page 39 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.2 Mount the X-axis motor. Required parts Required number Part ID Stepper motor NO.75 Pulley NO.43 M3 x 8 screw NO.23 Please pay attention to the mount direction of the pulley, which is opposite to that of...
  • Page 40 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 41 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.3 Assemble the right end of the X axis. (X idler) Step1. Mount the Z axis nut Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 16mm screw No. 26 M3 washer No. 7 Z-axis nut No.17...
  • Page 42 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH X-axis right end No.P2 Mount the Z axis nut on the bottom of X-axis right end with 4 M3 x 16mm screws and M3 washers. Step2. Add the linear bearing Part name Part ID Required number M3 x 20mm screw No.
  • Page 43 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 44 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.4 Assemble the X-Axis Idler Required parts Required number Part ID Ball bearing NO.38 bearing holder NO.66 Driving wheel No.37...
  • Page 45 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH M3 x 40 screw NO.30 M3 wing nut NO.15 M4 x25 screw NO.34 M4 lock nut NO.14 Step1. Thread the M3 x 40 mm screw through the bearing holder.
  • Page 46 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Insert the two MR84zz ball bearings into both ends of the driving wheel.
  • Page 47 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Put the M4 x25 screw and M4 washer through the driving wheel. Lock the other end with a M4 lock nut. You may need a wrench to tighten locking nut.
  • Page 48 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH...
  • Page 49 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Do not screw it too tight, you should leave enough room for the wheel to turn freely. 7.5 Mount the extruder holder carriage. Required parts Required number Part ID Extruder bracket NO.M1 M4 x 12 screw NO.33...
  • Page 50 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Zip tie NO.54 LM8UU linear bearing NO.40 Step1. Insert the linear bearing into the slot of Print bracket; tie them up with nylon ties. Step2. Screw up the NO.P1 and the NO.M1 with two M4 x 12screws. Like this:...
  • Page 51 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Do the same for your dual extruder carriage if you are assembling the pro C model. 7.6 Mount the extruder Required parts Required Number Part ID MK8 extruder NO.79 M4 x 6mm screw NO.32 M4 washer...
  • Page 52 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step1. Mount the assembled extruder on the extruder support. Use 2 M4 x 6 mm screws and M4 washers to fix.
  • Page 53 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 7.7 Assemble the X-axis together Required parts Required number Part ID Screw locking ring NO.19 370mm smooth rod NO.2...
  • Page 54 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 8 Assemble the Z axis. Required parts Required number Part ID Couplings NO.69 L322 threaded rod NO.4 L322 mm smooth rod NO.1 Step1. Fix the two couplings on both of the motor shaft.. Please note: 1. The opening of both end, one is 5mm, another is 8mm, connect the 5mm hole to...
  • Page 55 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH the motor shaft. 2. Screw the small bolt of the 5mm part on the upper part of the flat side of the motor shaft tightly.
  • Page 56 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Thread the threaded rods of Z axis through the brass nuts. Keep both end of X axis at the same place of the rod, you are advised to measure the distance of the both side so that they are at the same level when you put them up.
  • Page 57 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Put the assembled X-axis on the Z-axis. Then slide the smooth rod into the linear bearings. Step4. Assemble the top mount of the Z-axis.
  • Page 58 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Required parts Required number Part ID Z-axis top mount NO.A8 M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 locking ring No.32 1. Put the locking ring on the smooth rods separately. 2. Fix the Z-axis top mount with M3 x 16 mm screws and M3 square nuts.
  • Page 59 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Insert the belt into the groove. You may need to file the groove a bit larger. *Pay attention to the tooth mesh of the belt and that on the bracket. Tie up both ends tightly.
  • Page 60 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Thread another end of the belt through the bearing holder, around the driving wheel. (Note the direction of the M4x25mm screw). Insert it into the right end of the X-axis. And lock it up with a wing nut.
  • Page 61 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Insert another end of the belt into the groove. You may need to use the tweezers or something small and smooth to press the other belt help you insert this one. Tie it up with a zip tie.
  • Page 62 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH *Pay attention to the tooth mesh of the belt and that on the bracket. Tie up both ends tightly. 10. Attach he heated bed. Required parts Required number Part ID MK2A Heat bed NO.71...
  • Page 63 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Borosilicate glass NO.72 Heating wire NO.51 Thermometry wire NO.50 Wing nut NO.15 Spring NO.37 M3 x35 screw NO.29 clamp NO.53 *All our heated bed is pre-soldered or attached before shipping; you can attach the bed directly here.
  • Page 64 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 11 Mount the LCD panel frame. Required parts Required number Part ID LCD 2004 NO.80 LCD frame NO.A21 LCD frame holder NO.A23 Acrylic washer NO.A20 M3 x 20 screw NO.27 M3 nut NO.11...
  • Page 65 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you cannot make the LCD frame stand on the A1, you can put another fender (Part No.46) on the third screws.

  • Page 66: Mount The Psu

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 12 Mount the PSU Required parts Required number Part ID Power supply NO.74 M3 x 10 screw NO.24 M3 x 16 bolt NO.36 M3 nut NO.11 3D Power cable NO.52 Step1. Take off the wires connected to the socket; before you do, please take a photo...
  • Page 67 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Mount the socket on the bottom of the right side panel with 2 M3 x 16 Hex Counter- sunk-head screws and M3 hex nut.
  • Page 68 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Thread the wires that are connected to the red switch through another hole on the bottom of the right side panel from outside to inside and connect the 3 wires (brown, blue, yellow) to the socket, do not mix them up. Refer to the above picture.
  • Page 69 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH ------ --+ V Black------COM 2) Pay attention to the switch on the right side of the PSU, there are two options of voltage: 110 V and 220V, choose according the standard in your country. As shown in the following picture.

  • Page 70: Mount The Control Board

    Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Close the cover of the connector in case any electric shock. 13 Mount the control board Part name Part ID Required number Control board kit No.77 Sticker No.56...
  • Page 71 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Heat sink No.55 Spacer No.47 M3 x 16 mm screw No.26 M3 hex nut No.11 Step1. Cut the sticker into small pieces. Step2. Past the heat sink onto the chip of the A4988 drivers (on the main board) . The sticker is double sided adhesive.
  • Page 72 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH You can see original picture here. Step1. The subdivision of stepper motor can be setup by jumper cap, plug all the jumper caps (For A4988)
  • Page 73 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, the jumper caps should be changed as follow: Note please, as your printer is single extruder, you will not use the extruder 2.
  • Page 74 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step2. Plug the 4 A4988 into the stepper motor driver slot. Mind the directions of A4988.
  • Page 75 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you are using DRV8825 instead of A4988, The correct connections are as follow: For your convenience, the above two steps is finished by us. you can skip them.
  • Page 76 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step3. Connect wires for motors. 1) Connect wires for X-axis motor. 2) Connect wires for Y-axis motor.
  • Page 77 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for Z-axis motor.
  • Page 78 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 4) Connect Extruder motors. You can connect the extruder to either of the motor slot. If you got two extruders, you are advised to mark them as extruder 1 and extruder 2, in respond to the silk-screen on the board.
  • Page 79 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step4. Connect heating wires.
  • Page 80 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Loosed the screws in the green terminal and put the red wires into the slot and screw it up.
  • Page 81 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH * There is no “+” and “-“for heating wires 1） Connect heating wires for heatbed.
  • Page 82 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2） Connect heating wires for extruder 1.
  • Page 83 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3） Connect heating wires for extruder 2. Step4. Connect wires for thermistor.
  • Page 84 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 1) Connect wires for thermistor of heatbed. 2) Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 1.
  • Page 85 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for thermistor of extruder 2. Step5. Connect wires for endstop. * There is no “+” and “-“for endstop 1) Connect wires for endstop of X-axis at X-Min.
  • Page 86 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2) Connect wires for endstop of Y-axis at Y-Min.
  • Page 87 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 3) Connect wires for endstop of Z-axis at Z-Min. Step6. Connect wires for Fan. 1) Connect fan for control board at FAN3. Note the “+” and “-“for fan Red: + Black: -...
  • Page 88 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH If you use the 2-pin extension wire for the fan, just plug them on the + and - of the slo...
  • Page 89 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 2) Connect fan for extruder at FAN1. Step7. Connect wires for LCD panel. There are two cables, one is for LCD encoder, the other is for SD card, do not connect them reversed. EXP1 to LCD...
  • Page 90 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH Step8. Connect wires for power input.
  • Page 91 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH That is all for the wiring of GT2560. 15. Tidy out the wires. Use the wire coil to tie put those wires together. There are holes on the acrylic plates for the wires, you can arrange them as you like.
  • Page 92 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH 16 Mount the filament spool. Required parts Required number Part ID NO.A17, Filament side panel M3 x 16 screw NO.26 M3 square nut NO.16 PVC tube NO.60,61...
  • Page 93 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH The whole printer assembly work is already done. 17 Tips Before even attempting the first print it is vital that the printer is correctly calibrated. Skipping or rushing this step will result in frustration and failed prints later, so it is important to take the time to make sure the machine is correctly set up.
  • Page 94 Shenzhen GETECH CO.,LTD GEEETECH extruder.  Current for stepper motors is set to the correct level.  Wires are correctly connected  Couplings and pulleys are fixed tightly Firmware settings are correct including: axis movement speeds and acceleration; temperature control; end-stops; motor directions.

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