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- Page 1 Bolt Pro USER MANUAL Version 1.6 Original Manual...
- Page 3 Support tab. We hope that you enjoy your new Bolt Pro 3D printer and look forward to providing assistance in any way we can. Sincerely, Your Leapfrog Customer Support Team...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
OOKMARK NOT DEFINED HAT IS IN THE BOX IDEO UIDES AND UTORIALS NBOXING THE PRINTER LECTRIC POWER CORD COMPATIBILITY ABOUT THE BOLT PRO RO OVERVIEW RO PRINTER HEAD OVERVIEW RO SPECIFICATIONS EAPFROG NTERFACE OVERVIEW FIRST BOLT PRO EXPERIENCE OUR FIRST... - Page 5 EAPFROG NTERFACE FEATURES STATIC AND CUSTOM SERVERS EMOTE ACCESS AND USER PRIVILEGES EMOTE ACCESS TO THE SING THE WEBCAM URGE NOZZLES ATERIALS MAINTENANCE & TROUBLE SHOOTING NSTALLING UPDATES RINT HEAD MAINTENANCE LEANING THE PRINT BED LEANING THE EXTRUDERS EPLACING THE EXTRUDERS EVELLING EXTRUDERS ALIBRATE PURGE WIPERS CONTACT &...
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Page 6: Useful Information
We would like to kindly ask you to make sure that you keep your original purchasing invoice provided by Leapfrog or one of our distributors. This invoice helps to verify the warranty of the printer. Please note that consumables are not within the standard warranty. -
Page 7: What Is In The Box
WHAT IS IN THE BOX Bolt Pro Pro 3D Printer Power cable USB stick Bed adherence Safety guide Software Voucher* *You may receive the software voucher electronically... -
Page 8: Video Quides And Tutorials
VIDEO GUIDES & TUTORIALS To get your new printer up and running we have produced a series of short video guides & tutorials covering the following topics: Unboxing Calibrate First Print Remote Access Soluble Support Flexible Material Swapping Filaments Swapping Hot Ends... -
Page 9: Unboxing The Printer
UNBOXING THE PRINTER Before beginning to unbox the printer please check the shipping create for any signs of damage. It is important to carefully unbox the printer according to the instructions. You will require two people for this task. Inspect the create for any signs of Screw holes are indicated with arrows. - Page 10 Remove the cover protection on the Place the Bolt Pro securely on a table or outside of the Bolt Pro. workbench. This requires two people. Open the door There are four transportation clips on the inside of the printer.
- Page 11 X-axis belts in place. Remove any remaining protective film from the interior & exterior of the printer. CONGRATULATIONS! You have now successfully unpacked your Bolt Pro 3D Printer! If you have not already watched the tutorial videos please do so now.
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Page 12: Electric Power Cord Compatibility
Once you have confirmed that you have the correct power cord, please connect the power cord to the back of the Bolt Pro in the appropriate slot and plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Failing to make sure that you have a grounded wall outlet can result in the printer possibly being damaged by an electric power surge. -
Page 13: About The Bolt Pro
BOLT PRO OVERVIEW 1. Filament guide tube 2. Printhead (one of two) 3. Nozzle wiper (one of two) 4. Power switch (on the back of the Bolt Pro) 5. Print bed 6. Touchscreen 7. Activated HEPA Carbon filter vent 8. Filament compartment... -
Page 14: Bolt Pro Printer Head Overview
BOLT PRO PRINTER HEAD OVERVIEW 1. Filament guide tube 2. Push-in coupling 3. Filament pinch wheel (used to control the grip on loaded filament) 4. Hot-end thumb screw (used to swap hot-ends) 5. Fan-duct 6. Hot-end (includes also nozzle) 7. Nozzle... -
Page 15: Bolt Pro Specifications
BOLT PRO SPECIFICATIONS Specification Metric Imperial Physical dimensions (DWH) 28.5 32.7 31.5 inch Printer weight Input voltage range 88-264VAC Input frequency 47 - 63 Hz Power consumption 600W Build size single extruder (DWH) 12.6 13.0 inch Build size dual extruder (DWH) 12.6... -
Page 16: Leapfrog User Interface Overview
LEAPFROG USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW PRINT TAB 1. Software refresh. 2. Notifications area. 3. Power options. 4. Shows information about the selected print job. 5. Shows a preview of the selected print job. 6. Navigate to the Jobs tab to select a print job. - Page 17 JOBS TAB 1. Software refresh. 2. Notifications area. 3. Power options. 4. Local and USB storage. 5. Search storage. 6. Manage storage. 7. Filename. 8. Print selected file. 9. Show information on file. 10. Additional information on file. 11. Delete or copy a file to USB or local storage.
- Page 18 8. Add, edit or remove users. 9. Connect to wireless network and check IP address. 10. Update the Bolt Pro software and firmware. 11. Navigate to the Print tab. 12. Navigate to the Jobs tab. 13. Shows the current tab.
- Page 19 SETTINGS TAB 1. Moves both print heads to the front of the Bolt Pro for head maintenance. 2. Moves both printheads to the back of the printer for bed maintenance. 3. Change the amount of filament on the loaded spools.
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Page 20: First Bolt Pro Experience
The tutorial guides you through the needed steps to use the Bolt Pro using the touchscreen. If you plan to use the Bolt Pro remotely, then it is needed to set up user accounts and connect the Bolt Pro to the internet. -
Page 21: Printer Setup
4 PRINTER SETUP Before you can start using the Bolt Pro, some preparation is required. Also, be sure to read Chapter 1.5: Electric Power Cord Compatibility. The following chapters should be followed to make the Bolt Pro fully operational and print ready. -
Page 22: Setting Up Admin And User Accounts
SETTING UP ADMIN AND USER ACCOUNTS The Bolt Pro is capable of having multiple user accounts, with different levels of access. This is great for shared work environments. Remote control will only be accessible to users with an account and those that do have access may be limited to what they can do based on their account settings. -
Page 23: Connecting The Bolt Pro
The Bolt Pro Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity. Select Settings, then Network to access the connectivity settings. With the Wi-Fi enabled the Bolt Pro will scan for available wireless networks, select the network you wish to connect to and enter the security details. -
Page 24: Automatic Update Function
Bolt Pro, with minimal printer downtime. To update your Bolt Pro, go to Settings and press Update to Update to the latest version available. Please ensure that you are connected to the internet to use this function. -
Page 25: Loading/Unloading Filament
We recommend Leapfrog filaments and preferably PLA for the first loading process and prints. The filament will be loaded in the right side of the Bolt Pro and guided via tubes to the designated print head. The filament will be melted in the print head and printed to the print bed. - Page 26 To do this, open the filament compartment on the right side of the Bolt Pro and remove the filament spool from the filament compartment. The right extruder will then be empty and available for loading...
- Page 27 Pro will let you know that you need to swap for a High-Temperature Hot End. Select how much filament is on the spool. This way, the Bolt Pro knows whether or not there will be sufficient filament to print the selected print job and will notify you when there will not be enough.
- Page 28 When feeding the filament to the filament entry port, ensure that the filament is rolled correctly off the filament spool. The filament should be rolled from the bottom of the spool into the entry port. If the filament is loaded incorrectly, then the loaded filament can get damaged while printing and clog the nozzles.
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Page 29: Add Material
Press save to store changes and start using the profiles. ADHESIVE MATERIAL The print surface on the Bolt Pro is glass. Bed adhesive is required to ensure prints stick correctly to print bed. While over options are available Leapfrog recommend 3D spray as we find this to provide the best results. -
Page 30: Printing
Prepare the print bed with necessary adhesive. This is explained in chapter 4.7. STEP 3 Press ‘Select print job’ to navigate to the internal storage of the Bolt Pro. Here all prints on the Bolt Pro are located, as well as the linked USB storage device. Select the file you... - Page 31 Bolt Pro. Ensure that you have used the latest and correct profiles in the Simplify3D software these can be downloaded from the Leapfrog website.
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Page 32: Finishing Print Jobs
3. Clean the print bed. STEP 1 A notification on the top of the Bolt Pro software telling the user that de Print is finished. Pressing the notification will remove it from the screen and the print can be removed from the Print bed. The notification will also be visible on another device if the user was still logged into the printer. -
Page 33: Using Different Printing Modes
MIRROR mode, both print heads print a mirrored part. PRINTING MODE BED PLACEMENT When printing in Sync or Mirror mode, the Bolt Pro will automatically duplicate or mirror your G-code and part. Therefore, only half of the build volume can be used when slicing an STL to G-code. - Page 34 Sync mode printing will use both print heads simultaneously to print two identical parts. In Sync mode the available print area will be halved since the Bolt Pro will have to print the same object twice. Both extruders will be used so both the Left and Right filament should be loaded.
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Page 35: Information Available On Print Jobs
The Bolt Pro analyses print jobs uploaded to its internal storage. The Bolt Pro will let the user know which nozzle is set in the G-code, as well as how much filament will be needed. If the amount of filament left on the loaded filament spool is less than needed, then the Bolt Pro will disable the start print function, preventing the user to start printing an incomplete print. -
Page 36: Creating A Printfile With Simplify3D
DO NOT use the included profiles included with Simplify3D. These settings are not produced or maintained by Leapfrog. To create a G-code for the Bolt Pro, a digital 3D model will need to be imported into the software. A commonly used, and broadly accepted file type is an STL file type. -
Page 37: Configuration Assistant
CONFIGURATION ASSISTANT When you open Simplify3D for the first time, you will be greeted by the Configuration Assistant. This can also be found at any time under Help, Configuration Assistant. Select the Bolt from the drop-down menu. -
Page 38: Simplify3D Interface Layout
SIMPLIFY3D INTERFACE LAYOUT After configuration is complete, the following interface will be shown. From here you will be able to import, adjust and process your 3D model ready for printing. PREPARE YOUR 3D PRINT Obtain a 3D model either created in a CAD program or download one from a repository such as Thingiverse. -
Page 39: Process Your 3D Print
This will automatically generate break-away support for your 3D print. For more information about support, slicing and other 3D printing techniques and knowledge, we advise you to follow our free online courses. These can be found in the Learn section of the Leapfrog website. -
Page 40: Preview Your 3D Print
PRINT To start printing, save the generated g.code for printing by choosing Save Toolpaths to Disk. This file can then be transferred to the Bolt Pro using a USB drive or via the network connection. -
Page 41: Leapfrog User Interface
The User Interface provides the user control of the Bolt Pro when printing and keeping the printer in good condition. In the settings tab, the Bolt Pro can be calibrated and set in certain positions to help the user maintain and clean their Bolt Pro. - Page 42 These users can only upload files but cannot start prints from a NOT LOGGED IN USERS remote device. These users can upload and print, but cannot change settings from a LOGGED IN USERS remote device. Admin users can also upload and print as well as change settings on the ADMIN USERS printer from a remote device.
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Page 43: Remote Access To The Bolt Pro
The following chapter will describe how to access the Bolt remotely using your NOTE personal network. Connecting to the Bolt Pro via a remote device can be done using the following steps. 1. Connect the Bolt Pro to your network 2. Find the IP address of your Bolt Pro 3. -
Page 44: Using The Webcam
Under Settings →Materials different types of materials and filament can be added, edited and removed. The Bolt Pro pre-heats the nozzles before purging, cleaning and swapping filament. Different filaments have different nozzle temperatures. Setting the temperature per type of material correctly helps prolong the life or your nozzles and will reduce the... -
Page 45: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
SWAP HOT ENDS This will move both print head to the front of the Bolt Pro. Now you can loosen the hot end thumb screw on the print head and disconnect the hot end at the back of the print... -
Page 46: Cleaning The Print Bed
CLEANING THE PRINT BED The print bed should be completely clean before starting the next print. The 3D Spray adhesive and debris can be removed using a detergent like a window cleaner and a putty knife. Scrape the filament debris away with a putty knife and clean the free platform with a mild detergent. -
Page 47: Calibrate Purge Wipers
The height of the Purge Wipers should be checked after calibrating the Hot Ends to the bed. Before and after each layer, the Bolt Pro will purge its nozzle to remove any excess filament to prevent oozing and leakage of filament on the printed part. -
Page 48: Contact & Additional Support
9 CONTACT & ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION Keep in mind also that we have an eager and experienced Technical Support Team standing by to assist you with any questions you may have. If you are new to 3D printing we have great online courses these can be found on our website’s Learn tab. -
Page 49: Company Information
Company Information ADDRESS Leapfrog 3D Printers H. Kamerlingh Onnesweg 10 / PO BOX 252 2408 AW Alphen aan den Rijn The Netherlands ONLINE Website: www.lpfrg.com Courses: courses.lpfrg.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lpfrg Twitter: https://twitter.com/Leapfrog_3D Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leapfrog_3d/ Youtube: youtube.com/c/Leapfrog3DPrintersBV Website blog: http://www.lpfrg.com/en/blog CONTACT General info@lpfrg.com...