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RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES
REV: V1.0
Pro2
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  • Page 1 3D PRINTER MANUAL RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES REV: V1.0 Pro2 Pro2 Plus...
  • Page 2 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES The contents of this Quick Start Guide may be updated over time. For the latest version, scan the QR code or visit the link below www.raise3d.com/pages/download#down-quickguide - 1- www.raise3d.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES CONTENTS Safety ......................... 3 Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC ..............4 Technical Specifications ..................6 Printer Components and Parts ................8 Spare Parts ....................... 11 Precaution and Hardware Installation.............. 12 Software Installation ..................18 WLAN Connection .................... 24 Start First Print ....................

  • Page 4: Safety

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Safety Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in injury or damage. Hot Nozzle: The hot nozzle sign indicates the presence of devices with high temperatures. Always use extra care when working around heated components. Always wear the heat resistant gloves provided in the Starter Box when working near the nozzle.

  • Page 5: Electromagnetic Compatibility - Emc

    Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC ⚫ Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Pro2/Pro2 Plus declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provision of Directive 2014/53/EU. Full text of EU declaration of conformity is available at https://www.raise3d.com...
  • Page 6 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Technical Specifications ITEM Pro2 Pro2 Plus Build Volume (W×D×H) Single Print Dual Print* Single Print Dual Print* 12×12×11.8 inch 11×12×11.8 inch 12×12×23.8 inch 11×12×23.8 inch CONSTRUCTION 305×305×300 mm 280×305×300 mm 305×305×605 mm 280×305×605 mm Machine Size (W×D×H)
  • Page 8 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Motion Controller ATM Cortex M7.400MHZ FPU Logic Controller Freescale i.mx6, Quad core 1Ghz ARM processor Memory 1 GB Onboard Flash 8 GB Embedded Linux Ports Usb2.0*2, Ethernet*1 * : When you are printing with dual material.

  • Page 9: Printer Components And Parts

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Printer Components and Parts 1. Front Parts A. Filament Run-out Sensor Detects whether filament is present. Extruder Assembly Includes extruder motor and feed gears. B. Hot Ends The hot end is made up of nozzle, heater block, thermocoupler, heater rod , throat tube and heat sink.
  • Page 10 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES 2. Rear Parts A. Camera- Remotely monitors the printing process. B. Filament guide tube- Tubing that protects filament material by minimizing bending and friction. C. HEPA filter- Designed to improve air quality on exhaust and reduce odor from filaments.
  • Page 11 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES 4. Electrical Parts - 10- www.raise3d.com...

  • Page 12: Spare Parts

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Spare Parts List of Contents - 11- www.raise3d.com...

  • Page 13: Precaution And Hardware Installation

    • Storage temperature shall be in the range of -25°C to 55°C(-13°F to 131°F), with relative humidity range of 10% to 90% non-condensing. NOTE: The Pro2 and Pro2 plus printers are capable of generating vibrations depending mainly on part build geometry and material characteristics. This consideration will need to be taken into account if locating the printer near vibration sensitive equipment.
  • Page 14 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Locate the four shipping zip ties, and remove them. It's recommend to unclip these as opposed to cutting. They can be reused if you need to transport your machine in the future. Peel the yellow sticker and remove the 24 security spacers.
  • Page 15 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Once the unit has been powered, the printer will go through a start-up sequence. Your Raise3D printer will take approximately 60 seconds to boot up. When the touchscreen displays the "Home" screen, the printer is ready.
  • Page 16 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Loosen the two thumb screws on the Z platform by rotating them counter-clockwise Remove the aluminum build plate from the foam packaging. Using the included spatula, remove the leveling calibration model from your build plate.
  • Page 17 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Re-install the thumb screws, rotating clockwise, to lock the build plate into position. Open the side door of the printer, and install the spool holders into the mounting points. Open one of the included spools of filament, and place it on the holder.
  • Page 18 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Press the “Utilities” tab on the screen and set the temperature of the left nozzle for the filament that you're using. Press the “Load” button and the printer will begin to heat. When the target temperature is reached, press "Load".

  • Page 19: Software Installation

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Software Installation ⚫ ideaMaker Installation The ideaMaker slicing software is available on the USB storage drive included with your printer. Additional downloads and versions are available online at: www.raise3d.com/pages/download ➢ Open the installer and choose your preferred language. Select the installation location for ideaMaker, and click "Next".
  • Page 20 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Follow the instructions provided by the console, and click "Install". After the installation is finished, click "Next" to go to the next step. ➢ Click "Finish" and ideaMaker is installed. - 19- www.raise3d.com...
  • Page 21 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Open the Disk Image for the ideaMaker installer. This is located in the USB storage drive Included with your printer, download latest version from www.raise3d.com/pages/download#down-im. Drag the ideaMaker icon(left) into the Application folder on the right side.
  • Page 22 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Select the diameter of your filament. Press "Finish" to finalize the initial settings. NOTE: ALL Pro2-Series printers use 1.75mm filaments. ⚫ Using ideaMaker ➢ Click the "+" button to import “Giveaway Spinner” included in the USB storage.
  • Page 23 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Confirm your printer type and material are correct, then select the standard slicing template. Click “Edit” to select the type of Platform Addition and the type of Support. ➢ Select your type of Platform Addition and Support in the "Edit" window. Click "Save and Close" to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 24 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Confirm that the files are saved and eject the USB storage. - 23- www.raise3d.com...

  • Page 25: Wlan Connection

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES WLAN Connection You can connect to a network to by selecting the SSID and inputting the password. When the WIFI module is manufactured, 2.4G is set at HT20, 5GHz is set at HT40. The wifi’s frequency is fixed before being manufactured.
  • Page 26 Firmware upgrade Download the latest version of the Raise Touch and motion controller board firmware from raise3d.com/pages/download. Save the Raise Touch and Motion Controller Board Firmware files inside the root directory of the USB drive included with your printer. Power off the printer and insert the USB drive into one of the available ports on the side of the touchscreen.
  • Page 27 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES After the update is completed, the screen will display the home page. Click print at the bottom right of the touchscreen and select USB storage. Select your USB device and then click the firmware accept the pop up to update the machine and follow the onscreen instructions.

  • Page 28: Start First Print

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Start First Print The Pro2/Pro2 Plus units are pre-leveled at the factory, but we recommend verifying that the leveling has not changed during shipping. First, home the X/Y Axis by selecting the "home" button, then Z axis "home" button. If the homing procedures complete without issues, reposition the print head.
  • Page 29 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES The distance between the nozzle and the printing platform can be adjusted by turning the thumb screw on the left-front corner of the Z-plate, the higher the screw stands out, the further the distance between the nozzle to the printing platform becomes.

  • Page 30: User Interface

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES User Interface Manual Extruder Control - 29- www.raise3d.com...

  • Page 31: Dual-Extruder Print

    3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Dual-Extruder Print ⚫ Dual-Extruder Print–Slicing ➢ Open ideaMaker, Click the "+" button to import your two models (.stl/.obj/.3mf file). You can download a file or use the test model included in the USB storage drive.
  • Page 32 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Choose one of the models and set the designated Extruder as Left Extruder from the left side 'Model Info' window. (Note:Model info available with view or pan selected) Choose the other model and set Extruder as the Right Extruder using the 'Model Info' window.
  • Page 33 Vertical will create a vertical wall at the height of the model. It is ideal for simple structures like tubes or cubes. Dual-extrusion with Multiple Filament Types Printing with multiple material types may limit printing compatibility. The table below lists all the officially-supported dual-extrusion material combinations currently possible on the Pro2. - 32- www.raise3d.com...
  • Page 34 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES PVA Print When a nozzle has been selected to print with PVA, ideaMaker will automatically edit some additional settings for better performance with PVA. This will disable some settings under the ‘Advanced’ menu and will not be directly editable. If you need to edit these settings, please open Printer > Filament Settings >...
  • Page 35 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Click the "Start" or “ ” button to begin the slicing of the model. - 34- www.raise3d.com...
  • Page 36 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ➢ Confirm your printer type and materials for both extruders, then select the standard slicing template. Click “Edit” to select the type of Platform Addition and the type of Support. ➢ Select your type of Platform and Support in the "Edit" window. Click "Save and Close" to return to the previous menu.
  • Page 37 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES ⚫ Dual-Extruder Print - Hardware Installation The following steps show how to feed the right nozzle. For the other hardware installations steps please see with Part Hardware Installation in this guide. Install the filament holder in the mount point on the side of the printer and place a spool of filament on the holder.
  • Page 38 NOTE: This document is set based on the Raise3D PLA filament, delivered with the printer. We advise that using the Raise3D PLA for this initial setup and testing. ⚫ Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print The Pro2/Pro2 Plus units are pre-leveled in the factory, but we recommend verifying that the z-offset has not changed during shipping.
  • Page 39 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Use the feeler gauge to check the distance between nozzle and printing platform. The optimal distance between is 0.2mm. The best indicator of this is minimal friction when you slide the feeler gauge into the gap.
  • Page 40 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES During printing, you can check the status of your model including the remaining printing time and other parameters from the “Home” interface on the touchscreen. NOTE: The touch screen will display an image of your model on-screen during printing. This image will only be shown when the file is sliced by ideaMaker and the .data file is saved...

  • Page 41: Experiencing Difficulties

    3D PRINTER MANUAL-RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES Experiencing Difficulties If you run into any issues during the guided setup, please contact our expert technicians by opening a ticket online at: http://help.raise3d.com. - 40- www.raise3d.com...
  • Page 42 3D PRINTER MANUAL- RAISE3D PRO2 SERIES 4th Floor, Building B5, 1600 North Guoquan Rd, Shanghai, China 200438 +86 21 65337855 43 Tesla, Irvine, CA 92618, USA +1 888 963 9028 Stationsplein 45 Unit A4.004 3013AK Rotterdam, the Netherlands + 31 1080 8068...

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