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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Orbit User Manual Table of Contents 1.0 Orbit 3D Printer Setup Guide.................... 2.0 Overview..........................2.1 Safety............................2.2 Protection Measures......................2.3 Getting Started with 3D Printing................. 3.0 Launchpad Slicing Software Installation..............3.1 Accessing Launchpad Slicing Software..............3.2 Launchpad Quick Start Guide.................. -
Page 3: Orbit 3D Printer Setup Guide
Orbit User Manual 1.0 Orbit 3D Printer Setup Guide Step 1: Unpack the printer, dismantle internal and external packaging, open the front door of the device, then remove its shockproof foam materials (three shockproof foam materials serve to fix nozzle module, XYZ axis and platform printing plate respectively); Step 2: Put the printer on a flat, level surface and connect the power adapter as shown; Step 3: Open the front door of the printer and take out the printing plate from the accessory... - Page 4 Orbit User Manual Step 4: Next, install the filament and feeding tube: (A) Find the filament feeding tube inside the device (one end of which has been installed and fixed in the printer), thread the unfixed end through hole from inside the printer (as seen in the picture below). (B) Take out the printer filament from the accessory box, dismantle internal and external package. (C) The printer filament will be placed inside the printer, on the shelf on the right side. (D) Feed the end of the filament into the hole of the feeding tube, from the inside of the printer. Push the filament through the feedin tube as seen in the picture below, continue pushing the filament until it comes out the end of the feeding tube. Then, take the end of the filament and insert it into the opening at the top of the print extruder.
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Page 5: Overview
Orbit User Manual 2.0 Overview 2.1 Safety The Orbit 3D printer must only use the power adapter provided, or it may damage the device or cause risk of fire. To avoid burns or model distortion, please keep the printer door closed during operation. Please do not touch the model, nozzle, print platform or other parts of the device during operation. -
Page 6: Launchpad Slicing Software Installation
Orbit User Manual 3.0 Launchpad Slicing Software 3.1 Accessing Launchpad Slicing Software The term ‘slicing’ describes the process of taking your completed 3D model and translating it into a language your 3D printer can understand. During this slicinig process you can also change the scale, position, and orientation of your model as well as add any necessary supports. -
Page 7: Launchpad Tools
Orbit User Manual 3.3 Launchpad Tools Arrange: Click on the object to move it around the bed. Click and drag to change your viewpoint manually. Preview: Preview your sliced file. Using the ‘print progress slider’ you can see the progression of the printer’s tool path. This function gives you an exact preview how your file will print. This function is useful to prevent printing failures that occur as a result of poor supports or incorrect orientation. View: This function allows you to quickly choose which angle or orientation you are viewing the print bed from. - Page 8 Orbit User Manual In addition to the tool menu, Launchpad also has a Settings Menu and a Printing Menu. Both of these menus can be accessed on the right-hand side of the Launchpad interface. Settings Menu • Supports: Enabling supports will automatically generate support structures on your object where they are needed. • Raft: Enabling rafts will automatically generate a raft structure underneath your print in order to ensure maximum surface area is achieved.
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Page 9: Launchpad Slicing Checklist
Orbit User Manual 3.4 Launchpad Slicing Checklist When slicing an .STL file for 3D printing there are a few necessary steps you should follow to ensure a successful print. □ Correct Device Selected: It is important to ensure the proper 3D printer is selected under the “Devices” menu. Each 3D printer is different, therefore if the wrong device is selected an error message will appear when attempting to print your file. □ Print File Loaded: An .STL file format is the only acceptable file type that can be uploaded to the Launchpad software. □ Correct Orientation: With all 3D printed objects, it is extremely important to ensure there is the maximum amount of surface area face down on the bed. -
Page 10: Basic Printer Functions
Orbit User Manual 4.0 Basic Printer Functions The following are basic functions of the Orbit 3D printer along with the scenarios where these functions may be required. 4.1 Motor Control Function The motor control function can be used to manually adjust the print bed or extruder. -
Page 11: Platform Offset Value Function
Orbit User Manual 4.3 Platform Offset Value Function The “platform offset value” function can be used to manually set the height of the nozzle from the platform. This function may also be used to readjust the height of the nozzle from the platform when it deviates from the set value. 4.4 WiFi Funtion The Orbit 3D printer uses a WiFi connection to update and load firmware as well as print wirelessly with cloud printing applications. To connect your printer to a WiFi network, please... -
Page 12: Material Management Function
Orbit User Manual 4.5 Material Management Function The Material Management function is used during the loading and unloading process of filament. Loading and unloading is preformed when the filament material is changed or during a print to change the colour of the filament. 4.6 Firmware Update Function As soon as your printer is connected to WiFi, the device will automatically retrieve the latest firmware updates. It is recommended that you keep your device up to date with the latest... -
Page 13: Extruder Disassembly
Orbit User Manual 4.7 Extruder Disassembly The extruder of the Orbit 3D printer is removable for easy maintenance and cleaning. (1) Open the top cover plate of the device, remove the 3M glue that holds the top cover plate and FCC wire harness. Notice that it needs to be removed from right to left with care and keep the FCC wire harness from being pulled out from the installation card slot;... -
Page 14: Pre-Saved Prints
Orbit User Manual Please note: to reassemble the printer extruder, follow these steps in reverse. 4.8 Pre-saved Prints Pre-saved prints are files that have saved locally on the printer’s internal memory. To access and print these files, follow the steps below. -
Page 15: Usb Drive Print
Orbit User Manual 4.9 USB Drive Print It is recommended that you use a USB drive for transferring files to the Orbit for printing. 4.10 Last Print When printing more than one of the same model, users can use the “Last Print” function to quickly repeat the previous print. -
Page 16: Printer Maintenance
5.6 Print Platform Consideration Before each print, it is important to ensure that the print bed is flat and connected with the three magnetic points. If the print bed is still not completely level, it can be manually adjusted using the “Motor Control Function” found in Section 4.1. 5.7 Maintenance of guide rail The Orbit printer extruder operates on four primary guide rails to move the print bed. These rails come lubricated from the manufacturer but will need to be re-lubricated over time. Ideally the guide rails should be lubricated once per year. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Orbit User Manual 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.1 Filament gets stuck during printing If your print extruder is making a clicking noise and failing to extrude any plastic, the filament may be stuck. To fix this, release the filament from the extruder, then trim the end of the filament to ensure a flat, sharp edge then re-insert it. If there is still a clicking sound and there is no extrusion you may need to remove the printer’s nozzle module and clean it. 6.2 Setting the height of the platform If your extruder is not printing flat on the bed, or there are nozzle scratches on the printing platform you may need to manually adjust the height of the platform, the Z-axis. If the distance between the platform and nozzle is greater than 2 mm, you need to set the Z-axis height, to do this, please refer to section 4.3 of this manual. 6.3 The filament layer does not stick to the print bed If you find that your print model is not sticking to the bed or the model has curled up edges you can try adjusting the “peel off factor” in the 3dStar software to improve this. The peel... - Page 18 Orbit User Manual 6.0 Troubleshooting 6.7 Limit switch is broken At the end of each X-axis and Y-axis guide rails there is a limit switch that detects when the print platform is at the end of the track. This switch may become broken during cleaning or transportation of the printer. If this switch is broken you may hear a noise when the printer is turned off. If this occurs, the limit switch will need to be replaced. 6.8 USB drive cannot be recognized If the printer is unable to recognized your USB drive, first pull the drive out and try reinserting. If this still does not work, try restarting the printer and trying again.
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Page 19: Index
Orbit User Manual 7.0 Index 7.1 List of products and accessories 7.2 Product Specifications...
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