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Airwolf 3D EVO Additive Manufacturing Center User Manual

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Before You Begin
Letter From The Manufacturer
Thank you for choosing Airwolf 3D and the EVO Additive Manufacturing Center. We pride
ourselves on providing excellent-quality machinery and an overall outstanding user
experience. Like you, we are engineers, makers, designers, artists, and educators.
EVO is the most advanced desktop 3D printer in the industry with features such as 40-plus
material capability, enclosure heaters, large 12x12x11 build envelope, advanced touch
screen interface, and our own Genesis microcontroller designed especially for the EVO.
We have taken our customers' feedback on the 5.5, XL, HD, and AXIOM series printer and
incorporated it into the EVO, attempting to push 3D manufacturing to the next level. You
will not find another machine like the EVO for the desktop.
At Airwolf 3D we do not see you as just another customer. You are family. You are a
member of an elite group who have decided to add a high performance machine to their
tools. We have created this guide to get you started with the best experience possible, and
give you the instructions needed to push the boundaries of additive manufacturing. Now go
create, inspire, design, and push the limits — welcome to the WOLFPACK!
Register Your Machine
Register your machine to take full advantage of the EVO Owners Program. Benefits
include:
White Glove Service from a dedicated team
Notifications of important firmware updates
Prioritized feature requests
Early access to hardware upgrades and beta products
Registration is quick, easy, and ensures the best experience possible: Register for EVO
Owners Program.

Safety Guidelines

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PRINTER OPERATION
EVO is an advanced machine capable of reaching extremely high temperatures and fast
speeds.
Please be aware of possible hazards when operating.
BURN HAZARD
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  • Page 1: Safety Guidelines

    EVO for the desktop. At Airwolf 3D we do not see you as just another customer. You are family. You are a member of an elite group who have decided to add a high performance machine to their tools.

  • Page 2: Fire Hazard

    The heated bed can reach temperatures of 160C and also generates heat inside the enclosed chamber. The hot end reaches temperatures of 315C. Never touch the heatbed or hot end while hot, and keep in mind they may take up to 20 minutes to fully cool down. Recently extruded plastic can stick to the skin and cause burns if not careful.
  • Page 3 Power Supply: Short circuit/overload/over voltage/over temperature SOFTWARE GENESIS Microcontroller Hot End: Automatic shut-off on overtemp/overcurrent Heat Bed: Automatic shut-off on overtemp/overcurrent Chamber Heater: Automatic shut-off on overtemp/overcurrent Stepper Motors: Automatic shut-off on overcurrent Fans: Automatic shut-off on overcurrent Lights: Automatic shut-off on overcurrent Touchscreen Hot End: Automatic cool down after non-use Heated Bed: Automatic cool down after non-use...

  • Page 4: For North America

    Remove the foam from the bottom and sides of the bed. Move the printhead aside, if it is blocking access to packing material. CAUTION: If all foam is not removed from the inside of the machine, you risk damage form machine automatically autohoming when powered on. Install Power Cable WARNING: CLEAR INTERIOR OF PRINTER.
  • Page 5 Locate the power switch located on the rear left corner of the machine. Power on the machine. Install Spool Holders 1. Install 2lb spool holders in left window using M6 allen key 5/38...
  • Page 6 2. Push PTFE tubing into push-to-connect fittings in each spool holder 3. Install 5lb spool holders in right window using M6 allen key 6/38...
  • Page 7 5lb spool holder opening is slotted to ease filament change with large print. 4. When using 5lb spool holder, insert extra PTFE tube into spool holder and connect with union connector to PTFE tube Install Glass and Apply Wolfbite 1. Install glass into bed 7/38...
  • Page 8 Using two hands, carefully slide glass plate into the metal bed brackets located on both sides of the heatbed. Slide the plate all the way in until it reaches the back of the heatbed. 2. Apply a thin, even coat of wolfbite bed adhesive across bed surface. it will adhere to glass once machine is preheated.
  • Page 9 Getting Started 3D Printing Preheat Machine 1. Select PREHEAT 2. Select ABS 9/38...
  • Page 10 3. Select ALL (heats both nozzles, bed, and chamber) Load Filament 1. Once hot end is over 230°C, select FILAMENT CONTROL (feeder will not operate under 175°C ) 10/38...
  • Page 11 2. Firmly insert ABS filament vertically into left feeder port TIPS • With continued use, filament insertion will become easier. • Remove top window for better access. 11/38...
  • Page 12 3. Select NOZZLE 1 4. Select LOAD 5. Feeder will pull filament into hot end 12/38...
  • Page 13 6. Select PRIME to feed more filament 7. Repeat steps for NOZZLE 2, if needed Start Your First Print 1. Select PRINT 13/38...
  • Page 14 2. Select INTERNAL DRIVE 3. Select AIRWOLF TEMPLE.GCODE Machine will (1) home Z, X, and Y; (2) complete pre-heating; and (3) begin the print. Select “Airwolf Temple.gcode” 14/38...

  • Page 15: Connect To Ethernet

    A completed sample print Connectivity Connect to Wi-Fi 1. Select SETTINGS 2. Select WI-FI SETTINGS 3. Choose your network and enter your password 4. Select CONNECT Connect to Ethernet 1. Locate the LAN port located at the rear, lower left side of the machine. 2.

  • Page 16: Print Menu

    Back To Top Print Menu 1. Select PRINT 2. Start a print using G-code from USB or internal drive 3. Machine raises bed and waits until all print temps are approximately matched 16/38...

  • Page 17: Preheat Menu

    4. Machine cleans nozzles, auto-levels, and primes filament before starting print Preheat Menu 1. Select PREHEAT on the main menu. The primary PREHEAT menu will appear and display the most commonly printed materials. 2. Choose your material. If you do not see the material in which you wish to print, select MORE MATERIAL OPTIONS to see the full menu of materials with pre-set profiles.

  • Page 18: Control Menu

    The expanded materials menu gives access to optimized settings for over 20 different types of materials. 3. Choose PREHEAT configuration. Select your material and a popup menu will appear with options to preheat NOZZLE 1 (“N1), NOZZLE 2 (N2), the chamber (C), BED, or ALL. Choose ALL to preheat nozzles, chamber, and bed accordingly.

  • Page 19: Update Firmware

    Settings Menu WI-FI SETTINGS Connect touchscreen to internet to update. SETTINGS > WI-FI SETTINGS UPDATE FIRMWARE Firwware can be updated through USB or INTERNAL (INTERNAL updated with WI-FI updates). SETTINGS > UPDATE FIRMWARE 19/38...

  • Page 20: Check For Updates

    CHECK FOR UPDATES SETTINGS > CHECK FOR UPDATES Update the touchscreen on your EVO. Select OK, and the screen will indicate that an update is in progress. This may take a few minutes. This requires its own update and is separate from Firmware updates. Refer to Section on How to Update Touchscreen BRIGHTNESS Adjust the brightness of your touchscreen display.

  • Page 21: Change Passcode

    Adjust the slider control to preferred level of brightness. DIAGNOSTICS SETTINGS > MORE > DIAGNOSTICS GET LOG (For technician use) AUTO HOME CHECK AUTOLEVEL VALUES shows Z probe results for each corner CHANGE PASSCODE ABOUT 21/38...

  • Page 22: Tips And Tricks

    SETTINGS > MORE > ABOUT Relevant WI-FI connection information Length and approximate weight of filament used in each nozzle Hours run above 150°C and above 260°C (e.g. polycarbonate and higher- temperature materials) Touchscreen Version The Touchscreen Version is located in the upper left corner of the display. Firmware Version The Firmware Version is located in the upper right corner of the display.
  • Page 23 This ensures the best surface finish and longest life of product. It also reduces any chance that the glass will chip or break. Filament Tips Use high quality filament Filament greater than 3mm may cause hot end to jam Dry filament tends to print more consistently than filament subjected to moisture Printing With ABS Keep top on and door closed Use either Wolfbite Original or Wolfbite Mega...

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Nozzle offset calibration is necessary for optimal dual nozzle printing. 1. Print out a sample dual material piece with walls abutting each other in both X and Y directions. 2. Measure second nozzle overlap in both X and Y directions, and save these values. 3.
  • Page 25 1. Loosen right bolt and tilt until hot ends are approximately level. 2. Tighten both bolts. 3. For more precise leveling, use the Bed Bob function to enable print bed to be used as a visual guide for nozzle leveling. To Use Bed Bob 1.
  • Page 26 The machine will autohome, heat and clean nozzles on brush, auto-level, and move the hot end to Home position. The machine will then automatically enter SERVICE MODE, bringing the hot end to center position for easier access. A new window will open. 2.
  • Page 27 1. Heat primary nozzle to temperature of inserted filament 2. Heat secondary nozzle to temperature of inserted filament 3. Select filament change and remove filament from both nozzles 4. Power down machine (head should be in service position and bed should be at lowest height) 5.
  • Page 28 On touchscreen home display, click SERVICE MODE. 3. Power down machine CAUTION: Machine must be powered down to prevent damage to GENESIS board. 4. Wait until hot ends are cool 5. Carefully remove left and right plugs from harness mount by grabbing plugs, not wires (plugs will be tight) 28/38...
  • Page 29 6. Insert M3 allen wrench into left recess in fan cover and loosen 7. Repeat for right recess 29/38...
  • Page 30 8. After both bolts are completely loosened, remove extruder assembly 9. Repeat in reverse order to install new extruder assembly 10. Level extruder assembly Before resuming operation of the machine, follow the instructions in Section 7.1 Leveling Nozzles. 30/38...

  • Page 31: Clean Nozzles

    Clean Bed Rails Every 100 print-hours, clean bed rails for accurate auto-leveling. 1. Auto home and power down machine 2. Use razor blade to scrape film off steel bed rails for precise contact between rails and hot Clean Nozzles Every 100 hour print hours, clean nozzles for accurate auto-leveling 1.

  • Page 32: Update Firmware

    3. Power down machine 4. Unscrew the filter cover and both filters should easily drop out 5. If necessary, use a small screwdriver to gently pry out the filters 6. Replace in reverse order Replace Brass Cleaning Brush Replace brass brush every 1000 hours, or sooner, depending on condition. 1.
  • Page 33 Insert new filament into feeder opening, press FILAMENT CONTROL and then press PRIME. PRIME slowly feeds new filament into feeder. Do NOT press LOAD as it will force new filament in too fast and potentially jam. Auto-Leveling Errors Auto-leveling errors are most likely the result of a poor connection between the nozzle and the bed.

  • Page 34: Filament Jam

    Too far (filament barely grazing print surface) 1. Make sure nozzle is contacting bed rails during auto-leveling. If no contact, the Modular Hot End is grounding prior to auto-leveling. 2. Select SETTINGS and then UPLOAD FIRMWARE. Select a lower letter (A-closest to bed, E-farthest from bed) Filament Jam 1.
  • Page 35 Future versions of APEX 3D-Printing Software will account for the unique first-layer bonding characteristics of HydroFill. For current versions of APEX, navigate to Expert > Switch to Full Settings. Select the Advanced tab. Under Quality > Initial layer line width (%), change the value from 100(%) to 120(%). This will provide slight over-extrusion on the part’s first layer.

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Touchscreen and Firmware updates are downloaded through an SSL network on Airwolf 3D’s server. To disable Wi-Fi and update via Ethernet, please see Section 4.2 Connect to Ethernet. Warranty Information Limited Warranty Policy AIRWOLF 3D warrants its printers and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship 36/38...

  • Page 37: Warranty Conditions

    AIRWOLF 3D’s option, without charge to the original purchaser. This repair is limited to parts and labor at AIRWOLF 3D’s facilities only. All shipping fees both to and from AIRWOLF 3D during the 1-year period must be paid by the original purchaser.

  • Page 38: Warranty Exclusions

    It is also null and void if there are indications of misuse and/or abuse. AIRWOLF 3D has the option of voiding the warranty if any one other than an AIRWOLF 3D technician attempts to service the product. AIRWOLF 3D will not warrant any problems arising from an act of God (lighting, flooding, tornado, etc.), electrical spikes or surges, or...

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