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  • Page 1 5 0 0 X500pro 3D Printer Manual Congratulations on your purchase of your personal X500pro 3D printer German RepRap...
  • Page 2 German RepRap X500pro 02/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    7.9 External Manual ........................... 42 7.10 API Key ............................42 7.11 G-Code Management ......................43 7.12 G-Code Download ........................44 8. Tool Heads and Consumables 8.1 Tool Head Wiring ......................... 45 8.2 DD4 Extruder ..........................45 X500pro 03/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 4 9.1 Touch-Display Overview ......................54 10. Printer Commands 10.1 Printer Commands - Access ....................65 11. X500pro Auto Bed Levelling 12. Tips & Tricks 12.1 How to Determine the 3D Printer’s MAC Address ............68 12.2 How to Update Repetier-Server ..................68 12.3 Import Printer-Configuration ....................
  • Page 5 Lid (6.3.13) ............................82 Transport 7.1 ............................82 Requirements Regarding the Installation Room and the Surface Conditions .... 83 Repair, Maintenance (7.4)........................ 83 Dismantling, Putting out of Order (7.5) ..................83 Disposal (7.6) ............................83 X500pro 05/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 6: General Information

    RepRap X500pro 3D Printer The X500pro is the answer to the current demand on the market and offers in addition to the large construction volume of 500 x 400 x 450 (XxYxZ) millimetres further innovations which are the focus of the requirements of industrial use. With its steel frame and a total weight of ap- prox.

  • Page 7: Additional Options

    Mac OS X 10.7 or later • Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora-based distributions are all supported (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS or later) Please note that you must use one of the following browsers to establish a connection with your X500pro 3D printer. • Google Chrome •...

  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    2.1 Removal Securing Devices In order to set up your X500pro 3D Printer you need to remove the transport security. The X500pro 3D printers is delivered on a wooden palette and fixed onto that on four points (see image above).
  • Page 9 Please make sure to remove all cable ties in the build chamber of your 3D printer. They are marked with red or yellow stripes, see pictures below. Securing devices, axis Securing devices, axis Please follow the instruction on the attached safety paper which is fixed on the printers print plate. X500pro 09/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 10: Installation Site

    On the backside you can also find the network slot of the X500pro. You can integrate your 3D printer into your network or connect directly with a computer. Please read chapter 6. Network and Printer Set Up on how to connect to your 3D printer.
  • Page 11 Operating Mode When the X500pro is connected to the power supply you can start your printer by using the main switch at the back (red turn). By default the printer is in this operation mode.

  • Page 12: Turn 3D Printer On/ Off

    Home-screen, Touch-Display Please note: The X500pro has a built-in industrial PC which needs to be shut down before turning the 3D-printer off. In order to turn off your 3D printer please shut down Repetier-Server first. Therefore use the button Server Commands.
  • Page 13 RepRap Server Commands, Touch-Display After hitting Shutdown Server a security question will pop up which needs to confirmed. Security question, Touch-Display Please always shut down the Repetier-Server first before turning off the power connection. X500pro 13/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 14: Touch Display/ Preparation

    Printer Status, Touch-Display Please select Extruder 1 and Extruder 2 in a row and set the desired temperature to 190°C. Afterwards select the Bed an turn it on to 60°C as well as the Chamber. X500pro 14/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 15: Traverse Movements And Machine-Zero

    After assuring that all axis are able to move, please use the command Home-All. This will traverse all axis to its machine zero. This is the position from where all 3D prints will start. You can find the command Home-All in the right upper corner of the touch-display. X500pro 15/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 16: Z-Offset - Distance Extruder And Printing Bed

    Simply use the knurled screw on the upper part of the tool head to adjust its height. The distance between the nozzle and the printing plate should be 0,05mm. Please read chapter 8. Tool head carefully on how to use the extruder. X500pro 16/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 17: Extruder And Filament Guidance

    RepRap 3.8 Extruder and Filament Guidance The X500pro is equipped with two extruders, where as the left/first extruder sits lower compared to the right/second extruder. This is intentional. We recommend new users to make their first 3D printing experience with only one extruder.
  • Page 18 (left side of the printer). The filament storage is on the left side of the X500pro. There is enough space to store one big spool and three small ones. It also contains the Filament Tracking System (FTS).

  • Page 19: Starting A 3D Print

    RepRap 4. Starting a 3D Print After finishing the first check-up, your X500pro is now ready for its first 3D print. In order to start a print job you first need to generate a G-Code, as described in chapter 5.Workflow.

  • Page 20: Printing Via Repetier-Server

    G-Code has been uploaded, select the pink-marked printing symbol in order to start the print. Warning: Please make sure that you have a PET-Foil coating on top of your ceramic print-bed. Chapter 12.4 PET-Foil for Print-Bed Coating shows how to apply the coating properly. X500pro 20/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 21: Workflow And Operation

    One integrated software suite contains everything you need to print high quality parts • Customizable settings and advanced processes put the controls into your hands • Support for dual-extruders, multi-part printing and even multiple processes within one part X500pro 21/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 22: Quick Start Guide

    file and launch the .run installation package. It is recommended to launch this program as super-user by opening Terminal cd‘ing to the directory where you unzipped the file, and then typing: sudo ./Simplify3D*installer.run and entering the administrator password. X500pro 22/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 23 To import the downloaded profile, follow these steps: • Click on menu “File” “Import FFF-Profile” and choose the downloaded file. • Open the FFF settings window and check if the profile is visible. Select profile, Simplify3D Import profile, Simplify3D X500pro 23/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 24: The Interface Layout

    5. Toolbar • This toolbar contains quick access buttons for frequently used tools. You can move the toolbar anywhere you wish by clicking and dragging the top dotted line. Interface Layout, Simplify3D X500pro 24/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 25 Move Model – Ctrl-left-click and drag (or Command-left-click on Mac) • Scale Model – Ctrl-right-click and drag up or down (or Command-right-click on Mac) • Rotate Model – Alt-left-click and drag right or left (or Option-Left Click on Mac) X500pro 25/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 26 To make adjustments to your Process, double-click on the Process or click Edit Process Settings. This will open the FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) Settings window. Processes, Simplify3D X500pro 26/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 27 The animated Preview Mode in the Simplify3D™ Software allows you to inspect all aspects of your print operation prior to execution. The software takes your generated G-Code and virtually displays line by line how your model will be constructed. X500pro 27/83 3D printer manual...
  • Page 28 Improved Adhesion of the Printing Bed To ensure a stable printing process we highly recommend activating the Raft function in Simplify 3D. You can find this process configuration option under the menu entry Additions. X500pro 28/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 29: Network And Printer Set Up

    If your network settings are DHCP based you simply have to plug in a network-cable into the slot at the backside of the X500pro, in order to connect your 3D printer into the network. Furthermore there is the possibility to use a DHCP-based router to connect your computer and 3D printer directly without integrating it into the network.

  • Page 30: Establishing A Network Connection (Dhcp-Based)

    In addition to this it provides an easy way to upload firmware updates. 7.1 Web interface The web interface provides full control of the X500pro, no matter if you work via a computer, a tablet or even a smart-phone. To access the web interface, enter the following address into your web browser: •...

  • Page 31: Dashboard

    In the bottom area under the heading of Network you can see the printer´s IP address and MAC address. There are also an URL and a QR code shown which you can use to connect another device to the 3D printer like a Smart-phone or a tablet. X500pro 31/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 32: Verifying Printer Settings

    German RepRap 7.3 Verifying Printer Settings To ensure that everything has been installed correctly click on your 3D printer and then on the right bar on printer-settings. Repetier-Server, printer settings X500pro 32/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 33 Z-Home Position. Printer settings X500pro, General In the tab connection chose /dev/serial/by-id/usb-FTID form the device/port dropdown menu. Also, ensure that the baud rate is set to 15200 and the “Communication-timeout” is enabled and set to 90.
  • Page 34 German RepRap Important: Please make sure that in Extruder 3 the Max. Temper- ature is set to 80°C. Printer settings X500pro, Extruder X500pro 34/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 35 In the tab G-Code you can find pre-defined commands in Quick Commands, those are mainly used for levelling the bed of your 3D printer. Next to this you can find Event Dependant Commands, those get executed e.g. a print gets paused or cancelled. Printer settings G-Code X500pro, G-Codes - Event Dependent X500pro 35/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 36: Device Panel

    You can use this menu item to manually operate your 3D printer. You can manually traverse the axis or regulate the heating bed. The controls are separated into 3 categories: • General working area • Filament exchange • Extruder and temperature curves • Macros, to define your own commands Categories, Repetier-Server X500pro 36/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 37 In the tab Move you can manually traverse the printer`s axis. This is either done by clicking on the corresponding arrow or via the slide controls, which are arranged around the virtual print bed, by pulling them to the required position. X500pro 37/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 38 This view is especially useful to exclude malfunctions of the heating elements. Please not, in addition to other printers from German RepRap you can also see chamber. Which is displaying the tempera- ture of the heated building chamber. Extruder and temperature curves, Repetier-Server...

  • Page 39: Eeprom

    I the EEPROM arena you have direct access to the printer´s firmware, therefore care should be taken when changing values. You should generally only modify these settings after consulting the support. Incorrectly registered values can lead to a malfunctioning device or could even damage the 3D printer. X500pro 39/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 40: Log-Files

    A maximum of 5 log files can be stored. From then on each further task will delete the oldest entry. To record a 3D print you just must check the two boxes, it is not possible to log already started print jobs. Log-files, Repetier-Server X500pro 40/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 41: Firmware Update

    Make sure that in Printer Board Type the Arduino DUE Programming Port is selected • Select the path of the BIN file as you click Upload Firmware Image • The upload and installation will then be executed Firmware Upload X500pro, Repetier-Server X500pro 41/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 42: External Manual

    3D printer, for further instructions please visit : https://www.repetier-server.com/documentation/ External manual, Repetier-Server 7.10 API Key Please create a backup of you API-key before updating Repetier-Server. Please consult chapter 12.2 update Repetier-Server. API Key, Repetier-Server X500pro 42/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 43: G-Code Management

    G-Code management, Repetier-Server After creating a new group you can choose into which one you want to upload a G-Code, either via Repetier-Server or directly using a flash-drive and the LCD screen at the X500pro. Please note: If you are not creating any new group, all uploaded G-Codes will be stored in Default.

  • Page 44: G-Code Download

    The last step is to click download in the G-Code preview window. G-Code Download, Repetier-Server Please note: While updating Repetier-Server all stored print data will be deleted. Please secure your G-Codes as described above. X500pro 44/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 45: Tool Heads And Consumables

    This picture shows how to connect the left respectively right extruder onto the PCB on the tool head carriage. Wiring X500pro, PCB-board 8.2 DD4 Extruder The X500pro has a completely new precision measuring technology for its DD4 extruder. The new technology allows a variable contact pressure for the filament and has pre-set settings for all GRR fil- aments.
  • Page 46 German RepRap DD4 dual extruder, head selection motor DD4 dual extruder, features X500pro 46/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 47: Set Up The Second Extruder

    German RepRap 8.3 Set Up the Second Extruder The X500pro is equiped with two extruders. The extruders are automatically levelled by the tool GCODE. We recommend new users to make their first 3D printing experience with only one extruder. Before you start setting up the second extruder please note that you must heat up both nozzles to the desired material specific temperature.

  • Page 48: Filament Tracking System (Fts)

    Do not open the main lid of the printer while a print job is running, also not while the tool head moved to its parking position. Otherwise the current print job will be lost. X500pro 48/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 49 German RepRap You can find the filament tracking units on the left side of your X500pro, both units are assigned to a specific extruder. Please always guide the filament through the FTS before inserting it into the feeding hose. Please note: While inserting the filament by hand the LED of the FTS will start blinking, this is normal.
  • Page 50 3D-print and check if the extruder gear is dirty or the brass nozzle is clogged. Please note: Due to the water cooled hot end, it might be necessary to increase the temperature by 10°C to extrude properly. X500pro 50/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 51: Removal Object Fan

    8.5 Removal Object Fan The X500pro is equipped with an object fan, which will cool down your already printed filament. Therefore better quality can be achieved, depending on the used material and geometry of the print object.

  • Page 52: Cooling System

    24 months, exchange hoses Cooling system, X500pro The cooling system is located on the right side of the x500pro, it starts automatically when the printer is turned on. If you are printing without using the heated chamber, please increase the temperature by 20°C (68°F).

  • Page 53: Z-Home Position

    From here a value is measured called the „Z-MAX length“. This value determines how high the print bed can go. Your X500pro is already calibrated, but in case any changes are made to the hot-end, e.g. changing the nozzle, there might be a need for small adjustments.

  • Page 54: X500Pro Display

    German RepRap 9. X500pro Display The 7-inch touch-screen enables you to intuitively operate your printer. This allows each print job to be prepared and started comfortably. 9.1 Touch-Display Overview Home screen, Touch-Display Start / Home-Screen The start screen enabl es you to enter all necessary features to have full control over your 3D printer. In order use the two buttons on the bottom, simply swipe over your screen.
  • Page 55 Move Head - Select Step Distance : Use Distance on the right hand side to open the next window. Here you can define the steps-size for the movement you want to make. Move Head- Select Step Distance, Touch-Display X500pro 55/83 3D printer manual...
  • Page 56 Filament Remove Filament to finally pull filament out of the extruder or Insert Filament to push filament into the extruder. Printers, Touch-Display Printers shows the active 3D printer. There is no need to change/edit something. X500pro 56/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 57 Fan sets the speed of the object-fan. Speed will speed up or slow down the whole printer, Flow is just influ- encing the material flow without changing the speed of the axis. Turn lights on/off is not supported. * Depending on your 3D printer and its configuration this view-port might be slightly different. X500pro 57/83 3D printer manual...
  • Page 58 After you choose a file to upload you are going to be asked into which group you want the file to be imported. Please consult the chapter Repetier-Server to see how to create/edit or delete a new group. The uploaded print-job can be later found in G-Code. X500pro 58/83 3D printer manual...
  • Page 59 The command G1 X100 would move the tool head to the coordinate X = 100mm (image above). There is no possibility to enter empty space characters, spaces will be generated automatically, e.g. if you want to type G1 X100, simply enter G1X100. X500pro 59/83 3D printer manual...
  • Page 60 German RepRap Via Send Script you can choose from predefined scripts that are provided from German RepRap for a specific printer. The commands shown here are predefined for the X500pro, for other printers this might vary. Console - Send Script, Touch-Display ATTENTION: Lift Z 0.2mm will ignore the MAX-Z length and therefore its possible to collide with the hotend!
  • Page 61 The arrows on the left side will execute a slow movement, the ones on the right side will execute a fast movement. ATTENTION: A fast executed long movement (e.g. 50mm) might cause the nozzle to clog. Rather use smaller step-sizes to extruder filament. X500pro 61/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 62 Temperatures displays the temperature history of the selected device. Simply click the upper bar to select your desired component. ATTENTION: Extruder 3 displays the temperature of the heated chamber. Temperatures - Select Graph, Touch-Display X500pro 62/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 63 Messages will show you messages for special events like print finished or paused. You need to delete them in the menu by clicking the red button. In case of a paused message, the print will continue when you click on the red button. Messages, Touch-Display X500pro 63/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 64 Webcam, Touch-Display Screensaver: You can set a time to let the screen go into screensaver mode. This prevents the machine from taking any commands via the display after it went into saving mode. Screensaver, Touch-Display X500pro 64/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 65: Printer Commands

    Here you can also define your own printer-commands. Via the touch-display you also have access to the printer-commands. Simply select the command you want to execute. The command will be started without furhter notification. Printer Commands, Touch-Display X500pro 65/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 66 Go through all positions twice and level the build- plate using the screws underneath. The readout of the laser sensor should be the same (±0,05) on all positions. Important: Please deactivate all software correction methods before manual levelling. ->Disable all corrections X500pro 66/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 67: X500Pro Auto Bed Levelling

    11. X500pro Auto Bed Levelling The X500pro 3D printers comes with a motor driven auto bed levelling The following chapter shows how to set it up again in case there is a need to recalibrate it, e.g. if you are inserting a new ceramic plate.

  • Page 68: Tips & Tricks

    Network settings, X500pro You are also shown an URL that enables access to the X500pro´s web interface. The also displayed QR code can be used to access the web interface via mobile device. 12.2 How to Update Repetier-Server Attention! Never perform a Repetier-Server upgrade without consulting the support.

  • Page 69: Import Printer-Configuration

    For finally uploading click on Upload Printer Configuration and type in the name of your 3D printer. After that select the previously downloaded and unpacked file and your printer gets re-configured. Remove Printer, Repetier-Server X500pro 69/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 70 German RepRap Add New Printer, Repetier-Server Upload Configuration-File, Repetier-Server After updating Repetier-Server the touch-display stays black for the moment. Please run the setup routine to activate the graphical user interface. See chapter: 13 Setup-Routine X500pro 70/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 71: Pva Solution For Enhanced Adhesion

    Remove the excess fluid with a squeegee. Work from the centre outwards. Use a rag to absorb the excess water. After applying the PET-Foil wait at least twelve hours before using the X500pro again. Please make sure that there is no humidity at or under the heated bed before restarting the machine.

  • Page 72: Direct Connection

    For your own safety, please unplug the power cable of your printer. Please unscrew the marked screws on the right side of your X500pro. Afterwards you can tilt the side wall a bit and then disconnect the shown plug for the fan. If you disconnected the plug for the fan you can lift the side wall and remove it.
  • Page 73 Enter the following IP address to establish a connection to the 3d printer: 192.168.1.2 Info: By using this method you assign a static IP-address in the same name space as your 3D printer to your computer Entering static IP address X500pro 73/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 74: Setup Routine

    IP to establish a connec- tion XXX.XXX.X.X/setup.php . Step 1: In the first step, you choose the language of the installation assistant Setup routine, step one X500pro 74/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 75 German RepRap Step 2: Here you find information about the software used for the 3DprintBox. Setup routine, step two X500pro 75/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 76 Setup routine, step three Step 4: Please click the button restart to finish the configuration of the 3DPrintBox. Setup routine, step four After the restart, your 3D printer is reconfigured and ready for use. X500pro 76/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...
  • Page 77 German RepRap X500pro 77/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

  • Page 78: Important Notices

    As part of your responsibility for your fellow human beings, please save this manual for eventual questions and give it in case of a resell to the new owner. X500pro 78/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 79: Safety Notes

    In case of long term absence or tempest you should unplug the device as a precaution. We recom- mend this for all devices that are plugged to the printer, even via USB. X500pro 79/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 80: Installation Site

    Only use the software packages provided by German RepRap GmbH via download at their website at http:// www.germanreprap.com. German RepRap GmbH cannot be held liable for the loss of data on any external or internal storages. The device has been pre-installed with software and works as can be reasonably expected. It cannot be guar- anteed that the software is error free.

  • Page 81: Extract From The Risk Assessment

    You must take measures for fire protection that are not included into the device. (Provi- sion of fire extinguishers and fire blankets, ban on smoking) Risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 19353. X500pro 81/83 3D printer manual...

  • Page 82: Risk Of Burn (6.3.11)

    The wear and tear on the gas chamber can lead to uncontrolled movement. Daily visual and functionality tests are prerequisites for a safe operation. Transport 7.1 The transport is carried out by German RepRap GmbH. The device can by moved by the assembled wheels. Packed delivery: Machine weight: 400 Kg Local requirements for the delivery: forklift, lift truck when a transport via the assembled wheels is not possible.

  • Page 83: Requirements Regarding The Installation Room And The Surface Conditions

    The incurred process waste must be separated into recyclable material and hazardous substances in accord- ance with local laws and practices. The device itself must also be separated into recyclable material and hazardous substances in accordance with local laws and practices. X500pro 83/83 3D printer manual DRAFT...

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