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Pro2-Series
3D Printer
Quick Start Guide
* Please review this entire guide before operating the printer.
Pro2
Pro2 Plus

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  • Page 1 Pro2-Series 3D Printer Quick Start Guide * Please review this entire guide before operating the printer. Pro2 Pro2 Plus...
  • Page 2 The contents of this Quick Start Guide may be updated over time. For the latest version, scan the QR code or visit the link below. https://www.raise3d.com/download/#down-quickguide...
  • Page 3: List Of Parts

    / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer List of Parts Pro2 Camera Filament Run-out Sensor Filament Guide Tube Filament Feeder Fans Hot Ends HEPA Filter Touch Screen Z Ball Screws USB Storage Slots Print Bed Power Inlet Ethernet Interface Z-Stage Power Switch Pro2 Plus Camera...
  • Page 4: Hardware Installation

    / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Hardware Installation Remove! Remove! (×24) Locate the four shipping zip ties, and remove Peel the yellow sticker and remove the 24 them. security spacers. It's recommend to unclip these as opposed to These clips are designed to hold the extruder cutting.
  • Page 5 Hardware Installation (continued) Once the unit has been powered, the printer will go through a start-up sequence. Your Raise3D printer will take approximately 60 seconds to boot up. When the touch screen displays the "Home" screen, the printer is ready.
  • Page 6 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Hardware Installation (continued) List of Contents Power Cable Hex Wrenches Filament Build Plate (×5) (×2) (with Build Surface inside Protective Cover) USB Storage Filament Holder Spatula Heat Resistant Gloves (×2) Nozzle Tweezers Fuse Other Accessories Thumb Screws Cleaning Kit...
  • Page 7 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Hardware Installation (continued) Lower the Z platform by 50mm. To do this, set the interval at "10mm" by selecting it in the "Move Steps" bar. This will move the bed 10mm per arrow click. Click this downward arrow 5 times to move Z platform downward to 50mm.
  • Page 8 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Hardware Installation (continued) Using the included spatula, remove the leveling calibration model from your build plate. Slide the build plate onto the Z platform with the logos facing upwards, and the handle edge facing the front of the machine.
  • Page 9 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Hardware Installation (continued) Open the side door of the printer, and install the filament holders into the mounting points. Open one of the included spools of filament, and place it on the holder. Mount Points NOTE: The direction of filament spool should be...
  • Page 10 NOTE: This document's instructions are based on the properties of Raise3D PLA filament. This is the standard filament included with your product and it is advised to use the Raise3D PLA for testing and initial setup.
  • Page 11 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer ideaMaker Installation The ideaMaker slicing software is available on the USB storage drive included with your printer. www.raise3d.com Additional downloads and versions Download ideaMaker are available online at: https://ww- w.raise3d.com/download/ WINDOWS Open the installer and choose your preferred language. Select the installation location for...
  • Page 12 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer ideaMaker Installation (continued) Follow the instructions provided by the console, and click "Install". After the installation is finished, click "Next" to go to the next step. Click "Finish" and ideaMaker is installed.
  • Page 13 MAC OS X Open the Disk Image for the ideaMaker installer. This is located in the USB storage drive included with your printer, or download the latest version from https://www.raise3d.com/download/. Drag the ideaMaker icon(left) into the Application folder on the right side.
  • Page 14 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer ideaMaker Initial Settings When launching ideaMaker for the first time you, you will need to select your printer model from the drop-down list, then press "Next". Select the diameter of your filament. Press "Finish" to finalize the initial settings. NOTE: ALL Pro2-Series printers use 1.75mm filaments.
  • Page 15 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Using ideaMaker Click the "+" button to import “Giveaway Spinner” included in the USB storage. Click the "Start" or “ ” button to begin slicing the model. Confirm your printer type and material are correct, then select the standard slicing template.
  • Page 16 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Using ideaMaker (continued) Select your type of Platform Addition and Support in the "Edit" window. Click "Save and Close" to return to the previous menu. Click "Slice" to generate your file. Save the sliced files (.gcode and .data) by exporting to the USB storage drive. NOTE: File names that do not conform to the Western Latin character set may not display properly.
  • Page 17 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Start First Print The Pro2/Pro2 Plus units are preleveled in the factory, but we recommend verifying that the leveling has not changed during shipping. First, home the X/Y Axis by selecting the "home" button, then Z axis "home" button. If the homing procedures complete without issues, reposition the print head.
  • Page 18 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Start First Print (continued) Insert the USB storage that contains your sliced model (.gcode and .data files). Insert this USB drive into the USB slot on the side of touchscreen. USB Storage Select the “Print” tab, and choose “USB Storage” . Select the file and check the printing parameters and settings.
  • Page 19: User Interface

    / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer User Interface · Status bar · Menu title, Settings Button · Extruder and Heat Bed temperature · Current model name, total print time, current printing status and height · Printing parameters and adjustment ·...
  • Page 20 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Slicing Open ideaMaker, Click the "+" button to import your two models (.stl/.obj/.3mf file). You can download a file or use the test model included in the USB storage drive. Choose one of the models and set its designated Extruder as Left Extruder from the left side 'Model Info' window.
  • Page 21 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Slicing (continued) Choose the other model and set Extruder as the Right Extruder using the 'Model Info' window. Click the "Start" or “i” button to begin the slicing of the model. Confirm your printer type and materials for both extruders, then select the standard slicing template.
  • Page 22 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Slicing (continued) Select your type of Platform and Support in the "Edit" window. Click "Save and Close" to return to the previous menu. Click "Slice" to generate your file. Save the sliced files (.gcode and .data) to your USB storage drive. NOTE: File names that do not conform to the Western Latin character set may not display properly.
  • Page 23 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Hardware Installation The following steps show how to feed the right nozzle. For the other hardware installations steps please see with Part B. Hardware Installation in this guide. Install the filament holder in the mount point on the side of the printer and place a spool of filament on the holder.
  • Page 24 Finish the feeding operation step by step according to the instructions on the screen. NOTE: This document is set based on the Raise3D PLA filament, delivered with the printer. We advise that using the Raise3D PLA for this initial setup and...
  • Page 25 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print The Pro2/Pro2 Plus units are preleveled in the factory, but we recommend verifying that the leveling has not changed during shipping. First, home the X/Y Axis by selecting the "home" button, then Z axis "home"...
  • Page 26 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print (continued) Once the left nozzle moves down, the right nozzle will go up. Please use the feeler gauge to check the distance between nozzle and printing platform. The optimal distance between is 0.2mm.
  • Page 27 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print (continued) Press the right nozzle button and the downward arrow. Once the right nozzle moves down, the left nozzle will go up. Please use the feeler gauge to check the distance between nozzle and printing platform.
  • Page 28 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print (continued) The distance between the nozzle and the printing platform can be adjusted by turning the thumb screw on the left-front corner of the Z-plate, the higher the screw stands, the further the distance between the nozzle will be from the printing platform.
  • Page 29 / Quick Start Guide Pro2-Series 3D Printer Dual-Extruder Print - Start First Print (continued) During printing, you can check the status of your model including the remaining printing time and other parameters from the “Home” interface on the touchscreen. NOTE: The touch screen will display an image of your model on-screen during printing.
  • Page 30: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Pro2 Plus Pro2 Build Volume (W×D×H) Single Extrusion Print Dual Extrusion Print Single Extrusion Print Dual Extrusion Print 12×12×11.8 inch 11×12×11.8 inch 12×12×23.8 inch 11×12×23.8 inch 305×305×300 mm 280×305×300 mm 305×305×605 mm 280×305×605 mm Machine Size (W×D×H) 24.4×23.2×43.5 inch 24.4×23.2×29.9 inch 620×590×1105 mm 620×590×760 mm...
  • Page 31 Experiencing Difficulties? If you run into any issues during the guided setup, please contact our expert technicians by opening a ticket online at: http://help.raise3d.com.
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