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Quick Start Guide
S u m m a r y :
This guide should be used after you have received the printer and followed the unboxing instructions.
This manual can be used as a "Quick Start" guide to using the printer as well as a refresher on using the
printer in the future.
To jump straight to bed leveling check out page 8
M a c h i n e S p e c i f i c a t i o n s
1. Max Hotend Temperature:
2. Layer Height:
3. Filament Diameter:
4. Firmware:
5. Electronics:
gMax Printer 1.5+
v1.0 – 8.20.15
( F o r R e f e r e n c e )
243C
(Do not set your max temperature above
235C to prevent a "MAXTEMP" error)
0.080mm (Min)
IMPORTANT!
For best results you must set your layer
heights in 40 micron increments. Ex
0.08mm, 0.12mm, 0.16mm etc...
1.75mm
Marlin (Slightly Modified)
Ramps v1.4, Arduino, 1/16" Microstepping
-
0.36mm (Max)
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Summary of Contents for gCreate gMax Printer 1.5+
- Page 1 gMax Printer 1.5+ Quick Start Guide v1.0 – 8.20.15 S u m m a r y : This guide should be used after you have received the printer and followed the unboxing instructions. This manual can be used as a “Quick Start” guide to using the printer as well as a refresher on using the printer in the future.
- Page 2 P l u g I n a n d P o w e r u p 1. Remove the power cord from the accessories box and use the cord to plug the power supply into the wall. Note: The power supply is a computer ATX power supply and it will have many additional wires coming out of the back.
- Page 3 Refer to the manual or the gCreate YouTube channel for information and tutorials on slicing. Note: We recommend slic3r for its ease of use and constant updates. 2. Slicing your model will result in the creation of a gcode file.
- Page 4 I n s e r t F i l a m e n t I n t o E x t r u d e r 1. Open a spool of filament and place on filament spool brackets on top of printer. Ensure the filament unspools from the bottom and not from the top to prevent the spool from falling off during a print.
- Page 5 C h o o s e a F i l e t o P r i n t 1. Slide the SD card (upside-down) into the left side of the LCD screen. It slides in just below the circuit board and it should push-click into place. You should also push-click when removing it. 2.
- Page 6 4. Once the extruder stops, this is considered the printer’s “Home” position and it will “re-home” every time you start a print. You can also home the printer using “Prepare > Auto Home” from the menu. 5. If you are using the latest slic3rconfiguration files, you will then see the z-axis lift 10mm and stop while the hotend starts to heat up.
- Page 7 F i r s t L a y e r P r i n t D i a g r a m N o z z l e i s t o o l o w N o z z l e i s j u s t r i g h t N o z z l e i s t o o h i g h Nozzle is dragging on print bed Nozzle is slightly above print bed allowing...
- Page 8 N e x t S t e p s Make sure to keep an eye on your print until it finishes. Every file you print has its own characteristics and sometimes it will surprise you what happens. Also the beginning of the print is critical to the final results and you should make sure it adheres correctly.
- Page 9 A d j u s t M i n i m u m Z - A x i s H e i g h t You should also adjust the z-axis endstop screw to set the new zero point if you ever have to adjust the layer height.
- Page 10 3. You can use the Tune menu to adjust fan speed, hotend temperature and flow during a print. Note these settings are not permanent and they will be overridden when the printer reaches a new gcode command. 4. The fan speed is on a scale from 0-255 with 255 being equal to 100%. Also the fan will not operate below 80 since the power is too low.
- Page 11 Once the print is removed, inspect it to see how it printed using the current settings. You can record what happened with each print and over time it will become intuitive. If the print has any stringing or globs stuck to the side you can carefully use a blade to remove the plastic or in some cases it just flakes off.