Einstart ® -C User Manual CATALOG 1 Summary..................................1 1.1 How to use the User Manual........................1 1.2 Attention................................1 1.3 Product Model..............................1 2 Product Introduction..............................2 2.1 Product Appearance............................2 2.2 Device parameters and accessories......................2 2.3 Sound illustration............................2 3 Preparation................................. 3 3.1 Hardware Installation.............................3 3.2 Software Installation and Serial Number Registration................5 4 Function and Application............................
The printer operates at a room temperature of 5 ℃ to 30 ℃ . Print quality may be affected if the temperature is not in this range. Shining 3D has no responsibility for any damage caused to the printer through using print material or a power supply not offered by Shining 3D.
Einstart -C User Manual ® 2 Product Introduction The Einstart®-C 3D printer is easy to operate and maintain. Its basic principle is that, upon digital input, plastic is heated, melted and deposited to form the desired 3D model. The design is built up layer upon layer with each successful layer turning solid to give a finished printed model that is sturdy and durable.
Einstart ® -C User Manual 3 Preparation 3.1 Hardware Installation 3.1.1 Remove the package Unpack the inner and outer packaging and remove the cushioning foam. Use this manual and technical drawings above to learn about accessories and set-up. 3.1.2 Power Supply Connection Start by connecting the adaptor to the cable plug.
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Einstart ® -C User Manual 3.1.4 Install the Bowden Tube and Filament Install the Bowden Tube and Filament as below pictures. (1) Find the Bowden Tube in the printer (one end is installed in the printer) and lead the tube to go through the hole A to the outside.
Einstart ® -C User Manual 3.2 Software Installation and Serial Number Registration The slicing software, 3dStar, supports several OS including WIN7 32bit/64bit, WIN8, WIN10 and Mac OS x. The slicing software, serial port driver, serial number and selected model data can be found on the USB drive provided.
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Einstart ® -C User Manual Note: If you’ve installed “Microsoft Visual C++ 2013”, just click “Repair” as below picture demonstrates. Note: If you’ve installed “Microsoft Visual C++ 2013”, just click “Repair” as below picture demonstrates. 3.2.4 Install the FTDI CDM Drivers. Click “Extract” and operate according to the guidance given until installation is complete.
Einstart -C User Manual ® Note: If you can’t run 3dStar after installation and the warning is “The OpenGL extensions required to run this app are missing. The program will now exit.” The problem is caused by the unmatched version of the graphics card driver. Updating your graphics driver should solve this problem.
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Einstart -C User Manual ® 4.1.2 Extruder Preheat and Application The application of "preheat": (1) Set the proper temperature for specific material of filament. (2) When providing maintenance or replacing the nozzle, you may be required to use the "preheat" function.
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® 4.1.4 Wi-Fi and Application The application of "Wi-Fi": When you update the firmware, the Einstart-C should connect to Wi-Fi. 4.1.5 Filament Management and Application The application of filament management: (1) Load the filament before printing to check if the filament can be extruded smoothly.
The application of firmware updating: When the Einstart-C is connected to Wi-Fi, it will check if there is newer version of firmware proper to it via inner program. If there is, you need to update the firmware for a better print.
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Einstart -C User Manual ® 4.2.2 USB Print and Application The application of USB print: (1) To print offline via USB print with the data sliced by 3dStar. (2) When printing Self-designs from the data website, like 3Dker.com. Please be aware of Intellectual Property Protection.
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Einstart -C User Manual ® 4.2.4 Online Print and Application The application of online print: The online print works when users operate the printer connected to the computer. Note: Einstart®-C does not support hot plug with computer. If the USB cable malfunctions, interrupting the print, please re-start the printer and ...
Einstart -C User Manual ® 5 3Dker Platform(Website address:http://www.3dker.com/) 5.1 Model Downloading Visit the 3Dker platform where you can find and download 3D model data designed by other users or designers. 5.2 Software and Firmware Down loading. Click “Tools” in the top menu to enter downloading page and select “3D printer”. Scroll down the page and download the newest software, firmware and user manual on the below page.
Einstart -C User Manual ® 6 Maintenance 6.1 Printer Working Environment Make sure the printer is set on a stable flat surface. Do not interfere with moving parts during the printing process. Please hold the print bed securely when turning the printer off in the occurrence the bed drops with loss of power.
Einstart ® -C User Manual Heat rod 3 months Thermistor 3 months 7 FAQ 7.1. The filament is blocked Problem: A skipping sound is heard during printing or the loading of filament. Solution: First, unload the filament and ensure the tip is even before reloading. If this does not solve the problem, please take apart the extruder and clean.
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Einstart -C User Manual ® refer to the video or document instruction named “Clean nozzle”. For document downloading, please refer to Chapter 5). 7.5. 3dStar software cannot connect to the 3D printer. Problem: Error message indicating lack of connection to the printer or printer not registered. Solution: Refer to Chapter 5 and if the problem still exists, please contact support.
Einstart -C User Manual ® Appendix: 1. List of Product and Accessories 2. Parameter of the Printer...
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