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Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro
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after S/N XXXX.XXX.19.0063 with touchscreen interface
Software versie v1.0
Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2
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  • Page 1 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro For machines Build after S/N XXXX.XXX.19.0063 with touchscreen interface Software versie v1.0 Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Index Introduction ..............................3 Warranty ................................4 Safety warnings ..............................5 Quickstart ................................8 Accessories ..............................11 Installing the machine ............................. 12 Level the printer ............................12 Extreme 1500 wheels ..........................13 Bed leveling ..............................13 Dual Printhead ............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Introduction Thank you for buying the Builder extreme. This quality, industrial 3D FDM printer will allow you to build your prototypes and one of models in the quickest and cheapest way possible. Be sure to only use quality Builder print materials.

  • Page 4: Warranty

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Warranty The Builder extreme 3D printer is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of 1 year. The Builder 3D Extruder head is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of three months from the original purchase date, only when the Builder 3D Printer is used with approved filament, delivered by Builder 3D Printers.

  • Page 5: Safety Warnings

    Please take a few minutes to read the safety warnings. Also read the manual, which helps you to install your Builder extreme and use it the way it is intended. This manual is setup in a way that it can be used for more than one model.
  • Page 6 • WARNING! Before performing maintenance on the Extreme Builder, or before making adjustments to the machine, disable the machine by engaging the power off button. Beware! The print head and build plate can still be very hot! •...
  • Page 7 WARNING! Maintenance of the electrical and mechanical components can only be done by authorized personnel. • WARNING! Do not step lean in or step in to the Builder. (The glass plate will break). • Do not use the machine for other purposes than printing parts.

  • Page 8: Quickstart

    Please watch the unboxing video which shows how to remove the box and remove the Extreme from the pallet. Note that the Builder Extreme MUST be removed from the pallet and placed on a concrete stable floor at all times.
  • Page 9 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Surface test The build plate was levelled in the factory. But it is important to check if this is still the case after transport and installation. Start printing the surface test from the SD card supplied with the machine.
  • Page 10 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Bedlevel point 1,2 and 3 (if needed) If the surface test does not come out right, it can mean two things, the nozzle is too far or too close to the glass print bed. That means you need to level the frame on point 1, 2 and 3.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Accessories The extreme Builder comes with the following accessories: Extreme 1000 Extreme 2000 pro Extreme 1500 • • SD card; USB stick; • SD card; • • Paint roller set; Paint roller set; • Paint roller set;...

  • Page 12: Installing The Machine

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Installing the machine Correct Surface Be sure to place the Builder extreme on a solid surface and be sure there is more than 1 Meter of space around the machine to perform maintenance. Installation Levelling the printer is important for making good quality prints.

  • Page 13: Extreme 1500 Wheels

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Extreme 1500 wheels Only the extreme 1500 is supplies with a set of wheels for easy transport through doors and in elevators. Move up the machine feet so the wheels can be mounted under the machine. Lower the machine feet so the wheels are on the ground and the machine can easily be transported to the final location.
  • Page 14 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro The surface test is ok, when the test looks like the pictures beneath and it sticks firmly to the build surface. Missing lines in the surface test are an indication that the nozzle is too close to the build plate at the point.
  • Page 15 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro How to adjust the bed level position The machine uses 3 Z-sensors mounted in the print frame to determine the Z axes home position. These sensors are triggered by adjustable flags in the poles of the machine. 2 flags in the left and right front poles, one flag in the left rear pole.
  • Page 16 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro These flags can be adjusted in height so the bed level position can be corrected if necessary. Looking from the top position: • Turn clockwise and the nozzle moves away from the build plate •...

  • Page 17: Dual Printhead

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Dual Printhead Warning! Be sure that the head is cooled down before maintenance is performed to the head! For easy maintaining it is possible to remove the print head from the print head frame. Use the “replace head” option in the “customer” à “service” menu before changing the print head.
  • Page 18 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Check if the clips are snapped into place Make sure when printing with the Dual-Feed both extruder holes are filled with a filament. Inserting filament Be sure the print head is pre heated. Push down the button and insert the filament until you feel some resistance.
  • Page 19 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Changing nozzle Be careful when performing any work on a heated print head! Preheat the nozzle. Remove the nozzle using a 17mm wrench or the included tool. Mount the new nozzle the reverse way of taking it off. Be sure the connected surfaces are clean. Tight the new nozzle, don’t tighten the nozzle too much (7Nm).
  • Page 20 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Nozzle diameters The nozzles are marked on the top of the nozzle. 0.4 mm 0.8 mm 1.2 mm When using nozzles 0.8 and 1.2 mm be aware the extrusion speed needs to be very high. To avoid under extrusion tighten the pressure screws in the levers.

  • Page 21: Filament Detection

    The machine is equipped with filament detection. It detects the moment there is no filament in one of the detection units. The extreme 1000 and 1500 have the detection on top of the machine. The extreme 2000 has the detection in the filament drawer.

  • Page 22: Start Printing

    Apply an even coat and be sure that no glue is coming under the glass build plate!! Preheat It can be convenient to pre heat the Extreme Builder when in the mean time doing some preparations before starting the actual printing process. Pre-heating can be done using the user interface.

  • Page 23: G-Code/Slicing

    The possible input file types for slicer software are: STL/OBJ/AMF/DAE files. To generate the correct G-codes for the Builder extreme printers there are printer-profiles that can be downloaded from the Buildere3dprinters.com website. Be sure to use the profile that fits your type of machine, nozzle diameter, materials, etc.
  • Page 24 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro UPS function, power fail The UPS function activates when the main power supply fails. Detection takes place on / after: Power failure and resumption. Battery pack needs to be charged. The battery will be charged when the main power switch is on, this is indicated by the led in the front panel.
  • Page 25 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro File Data: The power restore file contains following: • The name of the file which was being printed. • The restore file also contains the line(position) of where the print should continue. • The current values of temperature, ratio, speed, federate, position, fan speed...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Maintenance Maintenance schedule Every print daily weekly monthly Quarter Annually 2 years State of the adhesive layer of the build plate Bed leveling (surface test) Checking the function of the work piece cooling fans Check the filament detection...

  • Page 27: Trouble Shooting

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Trouble shooting Problem Solution No power Is the power cable connected Nozzle to close to the build plate (0.25mm), check Blocked nozzle/channel bed leveling Always use 2 channels, 50/50 Using the wrong nozzle diameter Using wrong print settings, temperature, speed, Bad print quality etc.

  • Page 28: Dual Print Head Maintenance

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Dual print head maintenance Between 1000/2000 hours the dual print head needs to be maintained. Depending on what materials are being printed. If there are no obvious problems we advise to change the following parts, namely: • Nr 7, tubes;...

  • Page 29: Attachment

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Attachment Technical specifications Specifications Extreme 1000 Extreme 1500 Extreme 2000 pro Technique FDM/FFF Resolution Low quality : 0.6 mm Normal quality: 0.4 mm High quality: 0.2 mm Position accuracy stepper 10 micron 12,5 micron 2,5 micron...

  • Page 30: User Interface

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro User Interface Via the user interface the machine can be controlled. Attached to this document is the menu structure and the description of this menu. Insert a USB card with the G-code. The USB stick supplied by the machine has some ready g-codes.

  • Page 31: Homescreen

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Homescreen Printer idle: Figuur 1: Homescreen when idle 1. Nozzle current temperature 2. Nozzle target temperature 3. Bed current temperature 4. Bed target temperature 5. Current height of the printer head 6. Shutdown-button 7. Current software version 8.
  • Page 32 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Printer printing: 1. Info button, press it to see current print file 2. Printer status 3. Progress bar. Fills up when printing, print done when full. 4. Time since print started Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...

  • Page 33: Select File

    Builder Logo: These are the builder default print-files. These are often used to test the printer, and if the user ever needs support, we might use one of these default print files to test whether the problem is located in a gcode file or the printer.

  • Page 34: Settings

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Settings: 1. Back button, return to previous screen 2. Information button, gives you useful information about the current screen. Can be removed in configure menu (screen settings page 2). 3. Next button, go to page indicated to the left of the button (page 2 in this case).

  • Page 35: Settings Windows

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Settings windows: Lock Enter a code twice to lock the printer. You can unlock the printer in this menu afterwards by entering the same code again. If the printer is locked, the browser is also locked.

  • Page 36: Material

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Material: The material window is used to protect users from mistakes in their gcode-files. If a gcode file is used with a nozzle temperature setting of 100°C and PLA is used as material, the print would normally fail.

  • Page 37: Network

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Network: To log into the printer remotely from a browser the printer needs to be logged into the same network as the device you wish to use. To connect the printer to a network via Ethernet plug in the Ethernet cable.
  • Page 38 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro The browser should show the following site: In this screen the user is able to start or stop a print. You can also add or delete files. At the bottom of the page there is a live webcam image of the print.

  • Page 39: Tune Menu

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Tune Menu: • Temp – set temperature for bed and nozzle • Utilities – change fan speed, extraction or turn lights on/off • Flow – change the amount of filament used and which nozzle is used •...

  • Page 40: License

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro License: After you have paid for the builder 3D-printer you will get a license code. This code can be used to activate your printer. If you do not activate your printer it will stop working after printing seven days.
  • Page 41 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro You can enter your license code in this screen. If the code is valid, the printer is now activated! You can check this in the info menu. The red text will now be green and read: License activated!

  • Page 42: Machine Notifications

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Machine Notifications: Notifications Meaning “STATUS - IDLE” Machine is ready "PAUSED" Printer paused "PRINTING" Printer printing "HEATING" Printer is heating "EMERGENCY" Emergency button pressed " FILAMENT" No printer filament detected "POWERFAIL" No power supply Additional Information...
  • Page 43 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Rxxx Wait for bed current temp to reach target temp. Waits when heating and cooling M201 Set max acceleration in units/s^2 for print moves (M201 X1000 Y1000) M203 Set maximum feedrate that your machine can sustain (M203 X200 Y200 Z300...

  • Page 44: Machine Drawings

    Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Machine drawings Extreme 1000 top view Extreme 1000 front view Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...
  • Page 45 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Extreme 1500 top view Extreme 1500 front view Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...
  • Page 46 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Extreme 2000 pro top view Extreme 2000 top view door open Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...
  • Page 47 Manual Builder extreme 1000/1500/2000 pro Extreme 2000 front view Extreme Builder Pro Manual Eng V2...

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