Frequently Asked Questions (Faq) - Filament Innovations BFP-ICARUS Series Operating Manual

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Do BFP-ICARUS 3D Printers use proprietary filament?
Absolutely not – you are free to use any 1.75mm filament. Because we are
printing larger scale items, we do highly recommend you use quality filament to
ensure the large prints finish.
What size nozzle is stock?
Unless otherwise requested, all units ship with a 0.6mm nozzle to balance speed
and quality.
What do I do if my hotend clogs?
We recommend following the steps to unclog it that are suggested from Dyze –
here.
I think the aluminum bed is not level, what should I do?
The easiest way to check for the bed to be level is run the Left to Right – Bed Tilt
macro discussed earlier in this manual as this will probe the bed in two spots and
then independently level the bed. The second option is to find a long, straight
object you can insert under each side of the aluminum plate (left and right). You
can lower the aluminum plate until it touches the object, manually twist a
ballscrew so the aluminum touches the object, put the object to the other side,
and move that Z motor ballscrew to line the plate up with the object. You can turn
the motors off via the touchscreen to ensure there are no problems manually
moving the plate. A great example for a simple measuring device would be a 2x4
you can insert under one side of the Z axis, align it, and move it to the other. Be
sure to check the bottom Z coupling to the motor is tight on both the ballscrew
and the motor shaft.
Why are my prints not sticking to the GECKO plate?
Did you clean it with 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol? Is the bed temperature
correct? Is the first layer too high off the print bed?
What temperatures are achievable?
400C at the hotend and 110C at the heated bed. Please note we recommend
having two hotends with every system – one for below 300C and one for above it.
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Last Revised on 4/25/19