Page 1 TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers ® Printer & MMS Initial Set-Up & Calibration Guide Document: P/N 32232 Version: 010320 Covers Current Models: • 3ntr A2 • 3ntr A4 • 3ntr MMS v1/v2 2615 Homestead Place Rancho Dominguez, CA 90220-5610 USA T | 310.608.4422 | F | 310.764.2668 Service Department: 800.367.3165...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Wiring a Printer or MMS Power Cable for 220V Single Phase .... 29 3ntr A4 printer with 120 VAC US Power Connection ......30 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 4 14.2.2 Z Offset – Read, Enter & Save ............63 14.3 XY Offset ..................... 64 14.3.1 XY Offset Calibration Print ............65 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 5 18.2 MMS Dashboard ................115 18.2.1 Accessing the MMS Dashboard over a network ......117 18.3 Loading Filament/Material into the MMS Unit ......... 117 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 6 18.4 Controlling Relative Humidity (RH) within MMS Cabinet ....119 18.5 Update the MMS Firmware ............... 120 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 7: Introduction
This Initial Set-Up & Calibration Guide covers the basic steps required to set-up, calibrate, and operate a new TRAK 3ntr A2/A4 printer and optional MMS unit from uncrating through to printing test parts. These basic steps are outlined in the Initial Printer Set-Up & Calibration Checklist, below. Advanced set-up, printer re-configuration, and repair maintenance procedures are not included within this guide.
Page 8: Initial Printer Set-Up & Calibration Checklist
Print Parts Set-Up and Install Print Server Set-Up and Calibrate MMS Unit (if applicable) Operate and Maintain MMS Unit (if applicable) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 9: Safety
2 Safety The safe set-up, calibration, and operation of your TRAK 3ntr 3D printer depends on its proper use and precautions taken by each operator. If these activities are performed incorrectly, there are risks, not limited to, electric shock, pinch/crush, burns, inhalation of fumes/debris that can cause serious injury or death.
Page 10 18) Do not operate the printer with the printer access door open or any of the windows or service access panels removed. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 11: Uncrate & Unpack Printer/Mms Unit
3 Uncrate & Unpack Printer/MMS Unit The first steps to get started with your new TRAK 3ntr A2/A4 printer are described in this section. The process will vary if you are using a TRAK supplied 3ntr Printer stand, MMS unit, or some other table/bench for the printer.
Page 12 Figure 3.1.1 Printer & MMS Dimensions: Front View Figure 3.1.2 Printer & MMS Dimensions: Side View with Open/Closed Doors TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 13: Lifting And Moving Printer
MMS and when ready to install the HEPA filter) 10) Remove protective plastic from MMS windows TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 14: Uncrate & Unpack Printer
2) Lock wheels on MMS Unit or Printer Stand to prevent movement. 3) Get 3 or 4 people to lift the printer. 4) Place printer on MMS Unit/Printer Stand TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 15: Printer Orientation
4 Printer Orientation In this section, you will meet your new TRAK 3ntr 3D printer. After uncrating, please take a moment to identify the important components of the printer before starting the set-up process. 4.1 Printer Identification Guide: Front, Rear, and Side Views 1) Emergency -E-STOP Button.
Page 16 Power On-OFF switch. 5) Collar – Filament Spools are mounted here for Extruders #1, #2, #3. Figure 4.1.3 Printer Side View TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 17: Front Panel Controls
LCD screen using the jog wheel to scroll up/down, increase/decrease a value, and pressing the black jog wheel button to select/initiate. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 18: Install Hepa Filter
1) If using an external HEPA filter unit, then locate the air filter package including filtering unit, filter cartridge, and power supply. Not applicable for MMS V2 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 19 4) Remove the printer front window/cover plate to gain access to the nuts holding the rear filter hose cover plate. Remove Qty. 4 of 2.5mm screws TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 20 Figure 5.1.5 Blanking Plate cover & screws for removal TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 21 6) Uncoil the filter hose. Press the supplied 90-degree elbow into one end of the hose. Place 90- degree elbow into opening where blanking plate was removed, with hose hanging vertically down. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 22 7) Have a helper or second person screw the plastic nut onto elbow from the inside of the printer to secure elbow in place TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 23 9) Follow the separate instructions for Step 10, as applicable for MMS V2 (Section 5.2) or External HEPA Filter Unit (Section 5.3). TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 24: Complete Hepa Filter Installation (For Mms V2 Only)
ON. NOTE – Not applicable to external HEPA filter unit. 12) HEPA filter installation is now complete. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 25: Complete Hepa Filter Installation (External Hepa Filter Unit Only)
NOTE – Not applicable for MMS V2. Figure 5.3.1 External HEPA Filter Unit & hose routing on printer stand TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 26 NOTE – Not applicable for MMS V2. Figure 5.3.2 External HEPA Filter Unit Power Supply & Cord 15) HEPA filter installation is now complete. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 27: Remove Printed Part
2) Place the printer surface plate on a clean table or simply pull it partially out of the printer. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 28 4) Check and Clean the Printer Tray. Remove any remaining print filament. Wipe down with acetone or approved cleaner as required. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 29 Ensure it locks in place with the magnetic mounts. Figure 6.4 Printer surface plate re-installed in printer 6) Close the printer access door. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 30: Check & Fill Coolant Level
(RED color) supplied with the printer. Use only factory approved coolant. Do not dilute. Figure 7.1 Coolant Bottle and Printer Fill Cap Figure 7.2 Proper Coolant Fill Level – ¼ Inch Below Cap Thread TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 31: Electrical Connections
The neutral line is not used. Verify socket wiring with a multi-meter before connecting printer/MMS unit or wiring printer cable. Figure 8.1.1 Printer surface plate re-installed in printer TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 32: Mms Unit 220V Electrical Power Connection
“Wiring a Printer or MMS Power Cable for 220V Single Phase” Figure 8.2.1 Typical 3ntr A2 Printer or MMS Power Cable 2) Plug power cable into MMS Unit TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 33 Figure 8.2.2 MMS Unit Power Plug and Switch 3) Plug cable into external power receptacle: Figure 8.2.3 220 VAC Single Phase Plug and Receptacle TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 34: Standard 3Ntr 220V Electrical Power Connections
3) If there is no MMS unit, plug Printer cable into appropriate wall outlet (220VAC 15A Single Phase) 4) If there is an MMS unit, plug the Printer power cable into the power outlet on the MMS Unit TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 35: Wiring A Printer Or Mms Power Cable For 220V Single Phase
CAUTION – The neutral line is not used. Connecting it as if it were ground will damage other systems connected to the printer TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 36: 3Ntr A4 Printer With 120 Vac Us Power Connection
8.5 3ntr A4 printer with 120 VAC US Power Connection Plug in the printer cord to a normal 120 VAC 15A US outlet as with any appliance. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 37: Power On The Printer And Mms Unit (If Applicable)
3) Pull the printer red front panel power switch OUT, with a turn clockwise to turn power on the printer. You should see the LCD panel light up blue and display printer information. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 38 IN to power OFF the printer, then wait 5-10 seconds, then pull and twist clockwise to power the printer ON again. 5) Your printer is powered ON and ready. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 39: Operate The Printer Manually Using Front Panel Controls
($), and elapsed print time of current print. • The fourth row is the status line – shows various messages TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 40: Lcd Display - Prepare Menu
Prepare Menu. Some of the selections within the Prepare menu include automated functions. Figure 10.1.3 Printer LCD Display: Prepare Menu Selections TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 41: Operate The Printer Manually Using Lcd And Front Panel Controls
10 mm, 1mm, or 0.1 mm and press the black button to select the indicated movement distance. In this example we will select to move 10 mm per jog wheel click/index. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 42 Start by jogging the wheel a click or two and observing the movement. Depending on the selected movement distance, several clicks or even several full turns may be TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 43: Auto Home Function
10) Turn the jog wheel until the selector arrow points to Prepare. Press the black button to enter the Prepare menu. 11) Turn the jog wheel until the selector arrow points to Auto home. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 44: Disable Steppers
Figure 10.2.10 Disable Steppers Selection CAUTION – Only use this function in special circumstances. Fast manual movements may damage the electronics. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 45: Load Filament/Materials
Figure 11.1.1 Selecting Function Change Filament 3) Assuming filament has been previously loaded, Select Change Filament “Extruder #1” Figure 11.1.2 Selecting Extruder # for Change Filament TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 46 Looking at the feeders from the rear of the printer, the rightmost is the #1 feeder, and leftmost is #3. Figure 11.1.5 Disengage filament feeder TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 47 Figure 11.1.7 Pulling old filament out of feeder unit 8) Thread the end through the opening on the spool to keep it from de-coiling. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 48 Figure 11.1.9 Securing Filament Spool with collar 10) Fit the new spool on the holder. Replace the locking collar and secure it to prevent de-coiling. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 49 Figure 11.1.11 Trim off the end of new filament 12) Use scissors, knife, or a pencil sharpener to point the filament end for easy feeding to the extruder. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 50 Figure 11.1.13 Engage the filament feeder 14) The locking tab is now engaged. The machine will automatically control the filament feed. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 51: Filament Care/Storage
1) Consult and follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for individual filament type care/storage. 2) Keep filaments within their sealed packaging until immediately before use. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 52 4) After several months of storage (after opening the new package), or if filament has been exposed to humidity, use a filament dryer to completely remove humidity before printing. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 53 5) After mounting a new filament, if popping or crackling continues during the purge operation, remove the filament and dry before printing parts. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 54: Purge Nozzle/Filament
In this section, you will complete a common operation performed BEFORE changing to a different material and when nozzle flow issues are observed. TRAK 3ntr printers are typically delivered without any filament installed/remaining in the extruder. Check and if there is filament in the extruder, you must perform a Purge #1 and Purge #2 operation as described in this section.
Page 55 4) Next, when the selected extruder reaches the indicated target temperature, purging begins as indicated by ‘Purging #1” status message. Figure 12.4 Info Screen While Purging 5) Observe the flow of the purged material. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 56 Standard ABS/ASA material that ships with the printer cools and solidifies rapidly. 10) Purging Complete. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 57: Clean Nozzles
20) Navigate to the Prepare menu. From the Prepare menu select “Change filament” Figure 13.2.1 Selecting Change Filament from Prepare Menu 21) Assuming filament has been previously loaded, Select Change Filament “Extruder #1” TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 58 Looking at the feeders from the rear of the printer, the rightmost is the #1 feeder, and leftmost is #3. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 59 Figure 13.2.5 Disengage filament feeder Figure 13.2.6 Latched & Unlatched Filament Feeders TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 60 27) Unlock and remove collar from filament spool spindle of selected extruder on back of printer. Remove filament spool and place in a dry and clean container (with desiccant package) away from heat and sunlight. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 61: Load Cleaning Filament
4) Feed the filament into the feeder unit and keep feeding until the end stops at the extruder. Release the feeder handle. Verify the locking “lip” is disengaged. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 62 6) Press the button on the jog wheel. The LCD will display “Priming #X” as it purges some filament. Upon completion, the LCD will display “Change #x Complete” to indicate completion. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 63: Nozzle Cleaning (Automated Function)
2) Select the nozzle cleaning function from the printer control panel Prepare Menu Figure 13.4.2 Prepare Menu: Nozzle Cleaning Selected 3) Choose the nozzle to be cleaned (Nozzle #2 in this example) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 64 7) If the filament tip appears with the proper shape and no traces of color, then the cleaning process can be concluded, if not, additional steps are required (below) Figure 13.4.6 Ideal Cleaning Filament Tip (after cleaning) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 65 Figure 13.4.8 Bad Tips after Filament Cleaning: Requires Troubleshooting 11) Repeat entire cleaning process for other extruders (as required/needed) 12) Nozzle cleaning function complete! TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 66: Calibrate Printer
& initial set-up. 14.1 Installation & Initial Set-Up Calibrations Your TRAK 3NTR Printer has been fully calibrated and successfully completed a test print at the factory before shipment, thus should not require re-calibration under normal circumstances. Since there is the possibility of rough handling during transit and delivery, there are several basic calibrations to be performed on the initial printer set-up.
Page 67: Z Offset
5) Browse the nozzle size directories and select the one for the nozzles currently installed. The 3ntr printers are shipped with 0.4mm nozzles installed, thus select this to find the correct print program. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 68 Figure 14.2.4 Selecting the Z offset Calibration Print Program 7) The machine will print a Z calibration pattern as shown below. Figure 14.2.5 Z offset Print TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 69: Z Offset - Read, Enter & Save
Figure 14.2.6 Illustration for Reading Z Offset Correction Amount/Direction Figure 14.2.7 Diagram for Reading Z Offset Correction Amount/Direction 2) Enter the indicated value for Z offset. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 70: Xy Offset
In case of bad XY calibration, you could get interference areas between the object printed and support structure, this can be remedied with the XY offset process described in a subsequent section. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 71: Xy Offset Calibration Print
Figure 14.3.3 Hardware Selection from Prepare Menu 3) From the Hardware Menu, Select Calibration and press the black jog wheel button. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 72 6) The printer prints the XY Calibration Test Print Pattern(s). Wait for the printer to complete printing then remove from printer. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 73: Xy Offset - Read, Enter & Save
In the case of misalignment, the number of notches (away from center) and the direction indicate the XY offset correction to be entered. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 74 Figure 14.3.10 Bad alignment on X axis Value to enter is -1 2) Use the chart (or count the notches) and determine the direction (+/-) to find the numerical value for X. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 75 (used for the test print) to be aligned. Figure 14.3.12 Selecting Extruder #3 to Enter X,Y Offset Values 5) Enter the X and Y offset values. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 76 7) Obtain the other nozzle XY Calibration test print (#1 and #3, for example). 8) Repeat the process to determine, enter, and save the XY offset values. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 77: Z Nozzle Comparison -3 Nozzles Relative Z Position Calibration
6) Bring the extruders at the center of printing area using the LCD “move” function 7) Release #1 #2 #3 setting screws Figure 14.4.2 Set Screws – Loosen to Release TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 78 Figure 14.4.5 Locking Extruder #1 Set Screw to 1.3 Nm 12) Move plate at Z=1 13) Release #2 #3 setting screws. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 79 15) Move the plate at Z = 150 Figure 14.4.8 Printer Plate Moving Down 16) Place gauge dial assembly under nozzle #1 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 80 19) Turn the tube adapter to lift nozzle #2 or #3 (if fitted) at same position of #1 (long dial arm on zero, short arm halfway between 2 and 3). GENTLY turn tube adapter to get best precision! TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 81 Figure 14.4.12 Lock Extruder Set Screws 21) Remove gauge dial Figure 14.4.13 Empty Print Chamber 22) Put back on the PTFE piping. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 82: Plate Leveling - User Procedure
5) Run the “plate_lev_1.gcode” program from “Software Tools” menu 6) Machine will bring extruder at the first check point. Control will be given back to the user. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 83: Z Nozzle Leveling Check - Calibration Print
Below, find three types of print results from the indicated gcode programs. The following examples are done with white ABS on #1 and orange on #2. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 84: Cubes - Calibration Test Print
(optimal plate adhesion, no cube has detached from tray during print) you can pass to next phase – otherwise you must re-check plate levelling. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 85: Print Parts
To remove the side sheet metal cover, you must remove all the fasteners on the outside as well as two screws in the inside of the printer. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 86 (such as PLA) filament may swell making it impossible to remove from piping and/or extruders. 12) Use the front panel to navigate to: Prepare > Software Tools menu, TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 87 16) Remove the part following the same instructions for the test cone. Avoid using sharp blades or spatulas, they risk damaging the tray surface. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 88: Stop/Pause Printing
Figure 15.1 Selecting Tune from Info Screen Menu 2) Scroll down the Tune menu and then select the tuning parameter desired. Figure 15.2 Tune Menu, Screen 1 TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 89: Maintain The Printer For Subsequent Prints
• Firmware version check • By Factory Trained Personnel: Rail lubrication, Belt tensioning, Screw/Bolt tightening, Feeder roller pressure check, Heater temperature. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 90: Set-Up And Install Printer Server
2) Obtain a USB keyboard, USB mouse, computer monitor with HDMI/DVI video input, and an ethernet cable (these items not included with printer) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 91 IMPORTANT – If your Print Server resembles the unit in Figure 15.2.2, make the connections exactly as shown in Figure 15.2.2 – The ports are specifically configured for this arrangement. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 92 6) Turn on the 3D printer. Switch on the power to the Print Server Computer using the switch on the box power cable (or on the Printer Server itself depending on type). A light on the box TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 93 Repetier Server (used to connect printer). If it does not, close the window, answer any prompts, and launch it again. Figure 16.2.6 Launch the Browser on Web Server TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 94: Configure Printer Port
1) Find the red window for the disconnected printer you want to reconnect. Click the gear on the red printer status display shown and select “Printer Settings” Figure 16.3.1 Access Printer Settings in Repetier Server TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 95 Figure 16.3.3 Identifying Device/Port from List – FTDI Identifier 4) Then “Save Configuration” (found at upper right) Figure 16.3.4 Save Configuration Control TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 96 Figure 16.3.6 Repetier Server Home Screen Button 7) Your printer status should now be green. The printer server and printer are now correctly connected. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 97 8) If the status is still red, return to step 3. Once the FTDI device/port is selected using the mouse, use the tab key to change fields. Proceed to step 4 to save the configuration. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 98: Archive Factory Firmware Settings
Figure 16.4.2 Print Server Console Selection 3) When the console screen appears, type “M503” into the input line and click the Send button. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 99 4) In the text window, the printer will respond with its default firmware settings as shipped from the factory. Figure 16.4.4 Printer Configuration data 5) Highlight and copy all the text to the Print Server clipboard. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 100 6) Launch the file manager. Figure 16.4.6 Launching the file manager in Print Server 7) Navigate to the USB data drive TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 101 8) Click Create New> Empty File. Figure 16.4.8 Creating a New File 9) Give the file a descriptive name, for example “A4 Factory Settings”, click OK. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 102 10) Double click the newly created file to open a text editor. Figure 16.4.10 Opening the New File 11) In the editor, paste the copied text from the clipboard to the file. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 103 Figure 16.4.12 Saving Printer Defaults to new file after pasting TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 104: Mms Unit Set-Up, Calibration, & Operation
17 MMS Unit Set-Up, Calibration, & Operation 17.1 MMS Overview The TRAK Plural Material Management System v2 is designed to properly store a range of materials ready for feeding or fed to the printer from a humidity-controlled environment which insures optimum print quality and part performance.
Page 105 2) Open the MMS unit and place the Print Server inside in the lower right corner. Figure 17.4.2 Placing Server into MMS Unit TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 106 Figure 17.4.3 Inserting SD Card into Printer 3) Locate the USB and ethernet cable pass-through connectors on the inside and outside of the MMS unit. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 107 Figure 17.4.4 MMS V2 Unit Pass-Through Connectors TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 108 Printer Server box. Plug the Print Server power to the world adapter plug and into the power receptacle in the MMS unit. Power ON the Print Server. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 109 Use the supplied magnetic cable holders as needed to secure the cables to the printer/MMS unit. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 110: Mms Server Connection & Set-Up
Username: plural Password: printserver 3) Open a terminal by pressing “ctrl+alt+t” 4) Enter “ip addr” TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 111 “empty” page. If you see this page, wait a few minutes then refresh the page (after initialization, the mms cabinet display should indicate a requested change). TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 112: Zero The Cabinet
“negative empty reel weight” specified by the server (the default empty reel weight for a 2Kg reel is 0.960Kg; when an appropriate empty reel is installed, the value should be near zero). TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 113: Calibrate The Cabinet
1) Assemble PTFE tube material handling kit contents (some parts shipped in Print Server Box) TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 114 5) Remove the feeders from the printer by unplugging the out-of-filament sensor wires and stepper motor plug from the feeder unit itself. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 115 Figure 17.8.5 Feeder Unit Locked 7) Remove out-of-filament sensor by unlatching from the top, then pulling down and out as shown below. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 116 11) Reinstall printer front access cover (if removed) 12) Reinstall filament feeders to printer, plug in feeder control cable connectors, plug in OOF sensor cable connectors. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 117 OOF sensor body. Figure 17.8.10 PTFE Tube Connection to MMS Unit 14) Install PTFE Tubes into Filament Feeders TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 118 Figure 17.8.11 PTFE Tube Connection to Printer Feeder Unit 15) Secure unfed tubes and filament with tube holder magnets and TPU tube plugs. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 119: Install The Desiccant
Figure 17.9.1 Removing Desiccant Cylinder Packaging Hang the desiccant cylinder tray inside the front door on the front of the scale structure as shown. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 120 Figure 17.9.2 Desiccant Cylinder Placed in MMS Unit TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 121: Operate, & Maintain The Mms Unit
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Page 122 MMS page. The “Summary View” of the MMS Dash gives you an overview of the current configuration. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 123: Accessing The Mms Dashboard Over A Network
Filament spools are located within the MMS instead of the back of the printer • The MMS spool holders (loose pieces/not attached) are threaded through filament spools and secured with a locking pin. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 124 You must access the MMS Server and click the Dash button to add/select materials and set spool sizes for the actual material loaded in each extruder/storage position. TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 125 We dry ours in a home oven on layers of aluminum foil, then use multiple layers of foil to wrap the cylinder tightly to keep it dry until use (figure 23). TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 126 “all”); then click the “Load EEPROM” button on the object info window that appears (middle button). Figure 18.5.1 Updating MMS Firmware TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 127 6) Update the system id from the system menu on the touch screen (necessary to connect multiple mms cabinets to the same server). Figure 18.5.3 Sys button on MMS Figure 18.5.4 Set Machine ID TRAK Machine Tools Southwestern Industries, Inc. TRAK 3ntr 3D Printers – Printer & MMS Initial Set-up & Calibration Guide...
Page 128: Southwestern Industries, Inc
TRAK Warranty Policy Southwestern Industries, Inc Warranty TRAK products are warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the following periods: Product Warranty Period Materials Factory Labor 1 Year 1 Year TRAK/ProtoTRAK Any EXCHANGE Unit...

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TRAK 3ntr Series Initial Set-Up & Calibration Manual

1 Introduction

2 Safety

3 Uncrate & Unpack Printer/Mms Unit

4 Printer Orientation

5 Install HEPA Filter

6 Remove Printed Part

7 Check & Fill Coolant Level

8 Electrical Connections

9 Power on the Printer and MMS Unit (if Applicable)

10 Operate the Printer Manually Using Front Panel Controls

11 Load Filament/Materials

12 Purge Nozzle/Filament

13 Clean Nozzles

14 Calibrate Printer

15 Print Parts

16 Set-Up and Install Printer Server

17 MMS Unit Set-Up, Calibration, & Operation

18 Operate, & Maintain the MMS Unit

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