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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Warning..............................3 Technical features..........................3 Quick-start............................4 Opening the package........................4 Before starting..........................4 Connection and configuration......................5 Connect to network..........................5 Use your wireless network.......................5 Installation and use of slicing software....................6 Using the printer interface.......................6 Dashboard............................6 Managing files..........................7 First print............................7 Calibrate the printing plate......................7 Fill the material tray.........................9 Start a printing operation.......................10 After completion of the printing operation..................10 Remove and finish the object......................10...
  • Page 3: Warning

    Warning As with all professional products, the Sharebot Viking, as well as its accessories and materials must be handled carefully and professionally to ensure a secure working environment and high durability of the device. It should therefore be noted that any modification of the printer will void the warranty. The same applies to any printer malfunction caused by improper use.
  • Page 4: Quick-Start

    3D printer. • Open the package of your Sharebot Viking, carefully remove the manufacturing kit from the packaging and place it on the work surface. Remove the 3D printer from the packaging carefully and place it upright on the work...
  • Page 5: Connection And Configuration

    PC). Connect to network Connect the LAN cable, and check the lcd interface, Settings/IP the Ip address assigned to the 3d printer from the net. Use this IP to access to Sharebot from a browser connect to the same net.
  • Page 6: Use Your Wireless Network

    Use your wireless network To configure the wireless connection it is necessary to initially connect the printer to the network via the lan connection then use the function “Configuration” - “Network config” - “Wireless” from your browser. Is possible to activate or deactivate the wifi connection. Choose the wifi network by scanning the available networks, select the type of security (WPA –...
  • Page 7: Managing Files

    Fig. 5 In the “Overview” section is shown the status of the print operation. Here you can suspend the print operation at any time by clicking “Stop” button. Meaning of the fields shown: Object Name of the running print job Current layer Number of layers that have already been printed Total layers...
  • Page 8: First Print

    Fig. 6 Click on “Upload CWS” option to load a file into the printer. When you select this option the upload window will open, then using the “Select file” option you will be able to upload the desired object. With the “Local”, “USB” and “All” options you can display the files in the internal printer memory, the USB stick or both.
  • Page 9 Fig.2 Insert the building plate in the appropriate position and lock the quick-release lock (Fig 3). Fig. 3 1-Relese the 4 screw on the printing plate side (Fig.4);...
  • Page 10: Fill The Material Tray

    Fig. 4 2- From the printer interface, send the service file “plate down”, the printing plate will move down; 3-Tighten the 4 screw (Fig.4); Fill the material tray You can then fill the material tray with the corresponding resin. The resin may be filled to a maximum of half the height of the edge of the tray.
  • Page 11: Start A Printing Operation

    Ensure that no resin is spilled out of the tray. Take special care to ensure that no resin drips into the machine. If liquid resin does drip into the machine disconnect the power cable from the printer and refer to technical support as the resin in the printer may permanently damage the projector.
  • Page 12: Cleaning

    – continue with the cleaning and finishing following the instructions of the material manufacturer. Cleaning Once the printing operation is finished you have to clean the 3D printer so: – remove the material tray from the printer with the remaining resin. –...
  • Page 13: Support

    Fig.9 Support If it is not possible to prevent parts from hanging in the air, it is important to prop up the object with support structures. With the help of supports you can create complex print objects with hanging parts. Supports can be created automatically or manually with the slicing software.
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  • Page 15: Potential Problems And Remedies

    Potential problems and remedies Resin escaping from the material tray. Suspend the printing operation in this case. Remove the discharged resin before it gets into the printer or the projector, and then restart the process. Object is not fixed to the building plate. The print is lost and may become stuck in the tray.
  • Page 16: Lubrications Of The Axes

    Use a different tray for each resin in order to avoid contamination. • Lubrications of the axes Add a drop of the oil contained within the accessories kit to the top of the Z-axis screw and the Z-guide (Fig. 12). Fig.12 Ensure the correct ventilation The printer has cooling fans on the bottom and rear.

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