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  • Page 1 WIFI 3D printer Art. No. 2010200 User manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.1.4 Touch screen menus ............... 20 2.2 Accessories ..................26 Chapter 3: Unpack ..................27 Chapter 4: Hardware structure ............... 31 4.1 Filament installation ................31 4.2 Starting the printer ................32 4.3 Inserting the filament ................32 4.4 Removing the filament ............... 34 www.bresser.de...
  • Page 3 ⑤ Display of a steep overhang ............... 48 6.2.5 Moving..................... 48 6.2.6 Turning .................... 48 6.2.7 Scaling .................... 49 6.2.8 Cutting ..................... 49 6.2.9 Supports ..................51 ② Automatic supports ................52 ③ Adding supports .................. 52 ④ Removing supports ................53 www.bresser.de...
  • Page 4 7.2.2 Printing from the computer No WIFI connection ......74 7.2.3 Printing from USB flash drive ............75 Chapter 8: Extended print functions ............. 76 General ....................77 Perimeter....................78 Infill ......................79 Supports ....................80 Raft ......................81 www.bresser.de...
  • Page 5 Manual adjustment ................... 90 8.2 Controlling the print quality ..............93 8.3 Things to know about model placement ..........93 Further information: Cutting function ............96 Chapter 9: Warranty and service ..............99 Warranty ....................99 Service ....................100 www.bresser.de...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for choosing the BRESSER REX-II 3D printer. We assure you that we have manufactured according to the latest technical and safety standards. Each device is subjected to a detailed quality control before delivery, so that nothing stands in the way of trouble-free operation.
  • Page 7 This manual contains all necessary information for setting up and operating the device. The operating instructions consist of the following parts: Introduction, general and safety information, operation and product service. For service requests, please have ready: Item no: 2010200 Product reference BRESSER REX II 3D printer MANUAL Manual_2010200_3D-Drucker-REX-II_de_BRESSER_v052020a.docx www.bresser.de...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    3D Printer. ② Do not operate the 3D printer in a hazy or humid environment. Do not expose the 3D printer to direct sunlight. ③ Do not use the power cord for any purpose other than its intended use. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 9 ② Do not make any changes to the device. ③ Lower the pressure plate before inserting/removing filament. (The distance between nozzle and pressure plate should be at least 50 mm) ④ Operate the device in a well-ventilated environment. ⑤ Do not use the device for unlawful purposes. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 10 TEMPERATURE: Room temperature 15 to 30 ℃ Moisture: 20% to 70% • Filament specifications Use filament only for the intended purpose! Use only the BRESSER filament or filament of the brands authorised by BRESSER! • Filament storage A certain degree of decay can be observed in all polymers over time. Only unpack the filament when you need it.

  • Page 11: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY A "Declaration of conformity" in accordance with the applicable directives and corresponding standards has been prepared by Bresser GmbH. The full text of the EC declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address www.bresser.de/download/2010200/CE/2010200_CE.pdf...
  • Page 12 This document contains information protected by copyright. Copyright © 2020 BRESSER GmbH. All rights reserved. The reproduction of this documentation - even in extracts - in any form (e.g. photocopy, print, etc.) as well as the use and distribution by means of electronic systems (e.g.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: 3D Printing Technology

    3D printing involves three steps: 1.) Create or download a 3D model 2.) Slicing and exporting the 3D model 3 Building the 3D model 1.1.1 Creating a 3D model: There are currently three ways to create a 3D model: www.bresser.de...
  • Page 14 These are then transferred to the 3D printer via USB cable, USB stick or W-LAN. 1.1.3 Structure of the 3D model After the output file is sent to the 3D printer, the printer begins to transfer the 3D model into a physical object by applying layers of filament over each other. www.bresser.de...
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  • Page 16: Chapter 2: About The 3D Printer

    2. Touch screen key 7. Extruder 12. Input USB cable 3. Nozzle 8. X-axis guide rod 13. Input USB stick 4. Z-axis guide rod 9. Filament supply 14. Filament sensor 5. Pressure plate 10. Spring compressor 15. Power switch 16. Power consumption www.bresser.de...

  • Page 17: Terms And Definitions

    Filament supply An opening located on the top of the extruder. A black plastic part that guides the filament from the Filament guide tube filament container to the feeder. Filament container A box to accommodate the BRESSER filament. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 18: Device Data

    Layer resolution 0,05-0,4 mm Printing accuracy ±0.1 mm Positioning accuracy Z-axis: 0.0025 mm, XY axis: 0,011 mm Filament diametre 1.75 mm (±0.07) Nozzle diametre 0,4 mm Print speed < 30 m/s Software REXprint Input: 3MF/STL/OBJ/FPP/BMP/PNG/JPG/JPEG Supported file formats Output: GX/G www.bresser.de...
  • Page 19 Operating system Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10、Mac OS、Linux Unit dimensions 490 x 550 x 560 mm Net weight 30 kg Alternating current - Input voltage: 100-240 VAC, 47-63 Hz, power: W Input voltage Connections USB cable, USB stick, W-LAN, Ethernet www.bresser.de...

  • Page 20: Touch Screen Menus

     "Delete." To delete the print file Print menu  "Abort." To cancel the print job  "Break/Resume." To pause/resume the print job "More": For changing filament and setting up automatic shut-off during www.bresser.de...
  • Page 21 "Preheat" Press the [Preheat] button to open the warm-up menu. Press the [Start] button to start heating up to the set temperature. The default temperature is 220 ℃. Press the bar on the display to set the temperature. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 22 Press [Yes] to save the setting, or press [No] to cancel the setting. The picture shows the warm-up menu. The current temperature and the target temperature are displayed. Press the [Abort] button to cancel the warm-up. "Tools" Touch [Tools] to display the options for the tools. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 23  „X+“: The extruder moves to the zero point, i.e. to the right. „X-“: The extruder moves in the opposite direction to the "X+" position.  "„Z+“: The pressure plate moves upwards.  „Z-“: The pressure plate moves downwards.  Arrow back www.bresser.de...
  • Page 24  "Factory reset: To restore the factory settings "Update." To update the firmware version Arrow back "WiFi." Switch on the W-LAN: Switch on the W-LAN, release the W-LAN hotspot and set the W-LAN on the computer Arrow back www.bresser.de...
  • Page 25 "Wi-Fi hotspot" device On/off: To switch the W-LAN hotspot on/off "Setup wireless hotspot." To set the SSID and password  " SSID name." The name of the hotspot "Password": The hotspot password "Save: To save the setting Arrow back www.bresser.de...

  • Page 26: Accessories

    2.2 Accessories Filament reel Power cable USB cable Filament guide tube Quick Start Guide USB Stick Screwdriver Allen key (M2.0/2.5) Glue stick open-end wrench Pin tool Warranty & Service Card www.bresser.de...

  • Page 27: Chapter 3: Unpack

    This chapter describes how to unpack completely the 3D Printer. (3-1) Place the packaging onto a clean, level work surface Open the packaging and remove the two polystyrene parts. Carefully lift (3-2) the 3D Printer out of the packaging. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 28 USB cable, a filament guide tube, a glue stick and a tool bag (contents: 1x USB stick, 2x Allen keys, 1x open-ended spanner, 1x pen tool, 1x screwdriver). Remove the polystyrene parts which protect the sides. (3-5) Remove the plastic bag to expose the 3D Printer. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 29 (3-7) Cut the four straps that secure the guide rod. (3-7) Cut through the four transport securing straps that fix the guide rod. Then carefully move the extruder back and forth to ensure that it is in proper condition. (3-8) Remove the upper printer cover. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 30 Congratulations! Your 3D printer is now completely unpacked. The next chapter describes the individual setup steps of the 3D Printer. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Hardware Structure

    (4-1) The filament container is located at the rear of the printer. Remove the container from the printer. Filament recognition (4-2) Unwind about 20cm of the filament and pass it through the filament detection element from below as shown. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 32: Starting The Printer

    4.3 Inserting the filament The filament guide tube must be inserted correctly so that the filament is stuck and the device is not damaged. (4-4) Slide the filament out of the filament detection element through the filament guide tube. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 33 (4-6) Pull the filament about 2 cm out of the filament guide tube. Note: Lower the pressure platform so that the distance between the nozzle and pressure platform is at least 50 mm to avoid jamming the nozzle. (4-7) Press [Tools] . (4-8) Touch [Filament] > [Load] www.bresser.de...

  • Page 34: Removing The Filament

    (4-10) Insert the filament vertically into the filament feeder as shown. The filament is then drawn in by the extruder. Note: Do not touch [Cancel] until the filament has been drawn a little bit into the extruder. 4.4 Removing the filament www.bresser.de...
  • Page 35 Note: Do not pull out the filament by force, as this may damage the gear wheels. When the molten filament has cooled down in the extruder, repeat the above steps if necessary. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Levelling The Printing Platform

    The distance between the plate and the nozzle increases as the tension on the knobs is increased. Releasing the voltage leads to a reduction of this distance. (5-1) Touch [Tools] > [Level] on the touch panel of the 3D Printer. Wait until www.bresser.de...
  • Page 37 (5-3) If the distance proves to be too great, loosen the corresponding nut under the platform clockwise until a continuous beep is heard and the [Verify] button is displayed. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 38: Emergency Plan For Levelling

    （2）Tighten each of the three knobs under the platform as tight as possible. （3）Touch [Build] on the touch screen and then touch the USB icon. Select the "Leveling.g" file. （4）Tap [Print]. The pressure plate and the extruder then begin to move. （5）After these movements are completed, the distance between the pressure www.bresser.de...
  • Page 39 （7）Next, move the extruder to the position centred above the pressure plate to check the settings. Make sure that the paper can be pulled through between the nozzle and the plate with moderate friction. "Cancel" button and complete the levelling. （8）Press www.bresser.de...

  • Page 40: Chapter 6: Information About The Software

    Method 2: Internet download Access the 3D printer product page on the Internet via the following link: http://www.bresser.de/P2010200 The software packages can be found under the tab "Downloads" and can be downloaded from there. 6.1.2 Installing and setting up the software 1.

  • Page 41: First Steps With Rexprint

    6. 2.1 Selecting the device type After starting REXprint, select the device type. A dialogue box opens when you start REXprint. Select "BRESSER REX-II" from the list of device types and click on [OK]. The device type can also be changed via the software menu [Print] >...

  • Page 42: First Steps With The Software

    6.2.2 First steps with the software Load one or more files Switch to the column editing mode Print directly via the 3D printer or export files to a USB stick View the REXprint start screen from one of six viewing angles www.bresser.de...

  • Page 43: Loading

    Method 5: Click on [File] > [Recent Files] to load the most recently opened files. Method 6: Select the desired object file and drag it onto the REXprint icon. Note: REXprint supports editing of 3D models in the following formats: .STL, .OBJ and .FPP. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 44: Designing Reliefs

    "Bottom Thickness." To set the lower thickness for the "Tube", "Canister" and "Lamp" shapes "Top Diametre." To set the upper diametre for the "Tube", "Canister", "Lamp" and "Seal" shapes "Bottom Diametre." To define the lower diametre for the "Tube", "Canister", "Lamp" and "Seal" shapes www.bresser.de...
  • Page 45 Tarpaulin (6-5) Tube (6-6) Canister (6-7) www.bresser.de...

  • Page 46: Views

    Lamp (6-8) Seal (6-9) 6.2.4 Views ① Changing views Change the model views by moving, rotating and scaling. ● Pulling www.bresser.de...

  • Page 47: ② Set The View

    There are the following two ways to reset views: Method 1: Click the [View] menu and select[Home View]. Method 2: Click the [View] button on the left, and click it again to display the display options. You may then click on [Reset]. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 48: ④ Display The Model Outline

    If a specific position is required, click only Platform]. 6.2.6 Turning Select the desired object and rotate it using one of the following two methods: www.bresser.de...

  • Page 49: Scaling

    Otherwise, only the corresponding item value is changed. 6.2.8 Cutting Left-click the model to select it, then double-click the "Cut" icon to set the cut plane. You can set the direction and the position. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 50 ① Draw with mouse ② X plane ③ Y-plane ④ Z-level www.bresser.de...

  • Page 51: Supports

    "Treelike" and "Linear". If you select the "Treelike" option and click [OK], a tree structure is created. However, if you select "Linear" and then click [OK], a linear structure is created. If the model already has supports and www.bresser.de...

  • Page 52: ② Automatic Supports

    Release the left mouse button. If the support column is not suitable for a model, the support is created at the starting and end points (the highlighted support in the preview does not create a support structure). www.bresser.de...

  • Page 53: ④ Removing Supports

    ⑤ Deleting supports Supports are deleted when you click the [Delete] button. Position the mouse pointer on the column to be deleted. The current column and its subnodes are highlighted. Press the left mouse button to delete the highlighted support. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 54: Printing

    [Supports] to create a support for the pressure. ⑤ Raft: Print platform function for a good adhesion of the model on the platform. Recommendation: Activate for smaller objects. ⑥ Wall: Useful function when printing with two colours to stop the filament coming out of another extruder. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 55 Select layers to be combined with each other according to the layer thickness. The combined thickness should not exceed 0.4 mm. The option "Every N layers" is available for all fillings, the option "Every N inner layers" is only available for the inner filling, which generally shortens the printing process. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 56 Adjust the temperature to the conditions to achieve a good printing result. ● Others Break At Heights: Setting for the height at which the pressure is automatically interrupted. This function is useful when the filament is to be changed at a certain point. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 57: File Menus

    STL or OBJ format. With the STL and OBJ file formats, the models are integrated into a single model (including the supports). When reloading these file formats, only the position of the model is saved, but not the print parameters. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 58: ③ Preferences

    The following two options are available to undo the last changes made: Method 1: Click at[Edit] > [Undo]. Method 2: Press the key combination Ctrl+Z. ② Redo The following two options are available to restore the last undone change to the model file. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 59 ⑦ Surface to Platform After you have selected the model, you can use the following procedure to place the model surface on the platform. Click[Edit] > [Surface to Platform] to switch to Surface to Platform mode (as shown in the following figure). www.bresser.de...

  • Page 60: Print Menus

    6.2.13 Print menus ① Connect Machine You can connect the 3D Printer to a computer with a USB cable or via wireless LAN. Note: The device icon in the lower right corner indicates the connection status: Connected www.bresser.de...
  • Page 61 Then select the appropriate device. Finally, click the [Connect] button to connect to the printer. If you cannot find the desired device even after a new search, this means that the corresponding driver is not installed in the software. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 62 Press [Tools] > [ Setting] > [ WIFI] > [WIFI ON]. c. Click on the device icon at the bottom right to activate the W-LAN connection. Select the W-LAN signal "REX II" and click [Connect] to complete the network connection.
  • Page 63 W-LAN. Press [ Tools ], [ Setting ], [ WIFI ] and [ WIFI ON ]. b. The continuous signal for "REX II" is displayed as available in the network list. c. After the connection between the computer and the 3D Printer is established, open the Internet browser and enter "10.10.100.254"...
  • Page 64 SSID (name of the wireless LAN) and password, select [Enable] to retrieve the IP address under DHCP, and then click [Save]. The following dialog box appears. 6-22 e Click the [Restart] button. A restart of the REX II W-LAN is required. After www.bresser.de...

  • Page 65: Tool Menus

    If, on the other hand, you click on "X+", the extruder moves to the right by a fixed distance. Clicking "Y-" moves the extruder forward by a specified distance, and clicking "Y+" moves the extruder backward by a www.bresser.de...
  • Page 66 "Motor Speed (RPM)", i.e. the rotational speed of the filament spool. The rotation time of the motor can be defined by the value for "Extruder Duration". A value of 60 seconds is recommended. The filament must be loaded in the www.bresser.de...
  • Page 67 Step 1: Click at [Tools] > [ Update firmware]. Before updating the firmware, all existing connections must be terminated. If the software and the printer are already connected, you will be reminded that the connection must be terminated. Select [Yes] and proceed to the next step. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 68: ③ On Board Preferences

    [Tools] > [ Machine information]. 6.2.15 Help menus ① Help Contents: Click [Help] > [ Help Contents] to read the contents of the help. ② Check for updates: Click [Help] > [ Check for Update] to check online for www.bresser.de...
  • Page 69 ③ About REXprint Click [Help] > [ About REXprint]. This opens the field with information about the software. This field displays the current software version and copyright information. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 70: Chapter 7: Basic Printing Functions

    7.1 Creating a Gcode file (7-1) Double-click the REXprint icon to launch the software. (7-2) Click [Print] > [ Machine Type] to select Bresser REX II . (7-3) Click the [Load] icon to load an STL model file. The object is displayed in the print area.
  • Page 71 Platform] and [Center] to make sure that the model is on the platform. Note: If you have placed the model in the correct position, you can skip the step described above. (7-5) Click the [Print] icon at the top. You can make the necessary settings for your print job. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 72 When printing via USB, selecting this option is not recommended. Machine type: Bresser REX II Supports: When printing a model with supports, you should click the downward triangle and select [Enable].

  • Page 73: Printing Methods

    ② Turn on the 3D printer, adjust the height of the printing plate and insert the filament. ③ Click[Print] and send the Gcode file to the 3D printer. After the transfer is completed, the printer will warm up automatically. When the warm-up is completed, the printer starts to create the model. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 74: Printing From The Computer No Wifi Connection

    To print a Gcode file from a local folder, simply load the file into REXprint via a USB or W-LAN connection and then click the [Print] button in the upper right corner. ● Download the desired Gcode file into REXprint www.bresser.de...

  • Page 75: Printing From Usb Flash Drive

    Abort: To stop the warm-up process and printing. When you press [Abort], the operation is canceled permanently. Pause: To stop the print job, tap again to resume. This function is useful when you want to change the filament during the print job. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 76: Chapter 8: Extended Print Functions

    Select Profile: This option allows you to select the required scheme. Three options are available (low/standard/high). PLA is set by default. The different schemes correspond to the different parametre settings. The high quality scheme creates high resolution objects, but results in slow processing speed. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 77: General

    D First Layer Maximum Travel Speed: The maximum speed of the extruder when printing the first layer, when no filament is applied (Note: This setting is not necessary if the model has a base plate) 3) Temperature The temperature for the "extruder" is displayed. 4) Retraction www.bresser.de...

  • Page 78: Perimeter

    "closest to specific location", which corresponds to the point closest to the specified location, and the other is "use random start points", which means using random start points. B x The coordinate value for X. C "„Y“: The coordinate value for Y. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 79: Infill

    G Vase fashion: When this option is selected, no inner fill and upper solid fill are printed. (This option results in 0% filling with a single perimeter) 2) Speed A Solid speed: Speed at which lower/upper parts are printed. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 80: Supports

    If you select the "No" setting, neither tree format nor linear format supports can be specified. 3) Treelike A Speed: Speed at which columns are printed in tree format. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 81: Raft

    (for the X/Y directions) b. Space to Model (Z): The distance between the supports in tree format and the contact surface of the model (for the Z direction). D Path Space: The distance between adjacent paths. Raft 1) General www.bresser.de...

  • Page 82: Additions

    Space to Model (Z): The distance between the top of the base plate and the first model layer. Additions 1) Pre-extrusion A Enable pre-extrusion: Select "Yes" to allow the extruder to apply a preorder until . www.bresser.de...
  • Page 83 Shell Count: To control the number of compression rounds for the envelope of the supports. C Space to Model: The minimum distance between the wall and the model. D Speed: The speed at which the wall is printed. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 84: Advanced

    D A-Axis: Voltage parametres of the stepper motor of the right extruder. The higher the value, the more heat is generated. e B-Axis: Voltage parameters of the stepper motor of the left extruder. The higher the value, the more heat is generated. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 85: Others

    Others 1) Dimensional Adjustments A Enable Adjustments: If you activate this option, the software can make error adjustments. b. External Compensation: If you activate this option, the software can make adjustments for outer diameter errors. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 86: Things To Know About Supports

    In such cases, support structures are required to ensure proper printing and the desired print quality. ① The 45 degree principle Basically it can be stated that for 3D models with an overhang of more than 45º www.bresser.de...

  • Page 87: Column Types

    Compared to the linear prop type, however, the tree format props offer less stability. Therefore, it is recommended to add further supports manually after the automatic creation of the supports in tree format, if necessary. ② Automatic supports Example 1: Model with large overhang www.bresser.de...
  • Page 88 Right: Tree-sized supports www.bresser.de...

  • Page 89: Example 2: Model With Small Overhang

    Wrong: Linear support shape Example 2: Model with small overhang Right: Tree-sized supports www.bresser.de...

  • Page 90: Manual Adjustment

    Wrong: Linear support shape Manual adjustment www.bresser.de...
  • Page 91 For experienced users of 3D printers, it is recommended that you manually add or remove supports using the [Add] and [Delete] buttons. 1) Adding manually 8-10 You can manually add the support structure to match the shape of the model. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 92 Left-click [Add] on the left side, and then click the position where a support is required. Hold down the left mouse button and drag to create the support. 2) Manual deletion 8-11 www.bresser.de...

  • Page 93: Controlling The Print Quality

    As with the also 5.1.12 - ⑦ Surface to Platform) models shown below, one of the surfaces must rest on the platform. (Compare ① Sculpture/Bust - Creating a level platform www.bresser.de...
  • Page 94 Wrong Right ② Cup shape - opening on top Wrong Right ③ Conical shape - Narrower surface at the bottom Wrong Right www.bresser.de...
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  • Page 96: Further Information: Cutting Function

    8-16 shows the model with support structures. 8-15 (8-16) Model with support structure 8-16 If you look at Figure 8-16, you will see that the complex support structures affect the smoothness of the model. After an analysis of the characteristics of the www.bresser.de...
  • Page 97 Y-plane (8-17) is recommended. 8-17 (8-18) The preview of the model after cutting. 8-18 (8-19) Click [Edit]--[Surface to Platform] to place the flat surfaces on the platform. www.bresser.de...
  • Page 98 Comparison www.bresser.de...

  • Page 99: Chapter 9: Warranty And Service

    - Changes or damage due to force majeure (thunderstorms, hail, fire, power failure, lightning strike, Flooding, snow damage, frost and other effects of animals, etc.) The warranty is also void if a damaged and/or illegible or incomplete proof of purchase is presented. www.bresser.de...

  • Page 100: Service

    Fill out the Service Form and enclose it with the proof of purchase. Service You can contact the BRESSER service team if you have problems with the 3D printer. If questions or problems are not covered in this manual, you can search for solutions on our official website or contact us by phone.
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