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  • Page 1 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual C ubicon ​ Cubicon Style Plus-A15...
  • Page 2 Be sure to read the user manual thoroughly even if you have a lot of experience of using 3D printers in order to use new functions and special technologies exclusively for CUBICON 3D printer series and become used to them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Table of Contents Service & Safety Service Caution for the Safety Location of Labels Components & Preparation for the Use Components and Accessories Opening of Packaging Name of Each Part Mounting the Clean Filter...
  • Page 4 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Maintenance Maintenance of the Extruder Disassembly of the Extruder Module Extruder(Management) 1. How to Maintain the Nozzle in a Good Condition 2. Cleaning the Inside of the Nozzle using the Loading 3. Cleaning the Inside of the Nozzle Using the Nozzle Management Pin 4.

  • Page 5: Service & Safety

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 1. Service & Safety Service If any problem that is not specified in this document occurs, contact us through the following contact info for an inquiry. Phone +82-1661-4371 / +82-70-4601-6355 Email as_cubicon@3dcubicon.com Website www.3dcubicon.com...

  • Page 6: Caution For The Safety

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Caution for the Safety Before using the printer, be sure to read ‘Safety Manual’ and comply with the instruction. It is an instruction to prevent the injury of the user or the third party and the damage of the printer.
  • Page 7 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Since filament which is a material used in the printer has a risk of fire or injury, do not attempt to heat it with other devices or deform it. Also handle it with care since there is a risk of suffocation if the printout or the filament residue is swallowed.
  • Page 8 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Do not apply an excessive force or a shock to the printer. There is a risk of breakdown, damage, or injury. Also, read all cautions in the user manual carefully before using the...

  • Page 9: Location Of Labels

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Location of Labels If it is touched during the operation, there is a risk of burn due to high Heating Bed Part temperature. There is a risk of finger injury. Model Name Display...
  • Page 10 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Cautions for the Use Before using the printer, read ‘Cautions for the Use’ as mandatory, and follow the instructions. Use a genuine filament that is sold by our company. * The breakdown that occurs during the use of a non-genuine filament would not be covered by free warranty.
  • Page 11 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual As for the typical cleaning, clean the pollutant on the surface with a scraper and dry cotton cloth. * Replacement of the heating bed of which the coating has damaged due to the usual use is Cleaning of the excluded from the free warranty coverage.

  • Page 12: Components & Preparation For The Use

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 2. Components & Preparation for the Use Components and Accessories 3D Printer Main Body User Manual Power Cord Filament 8mm Box Wrench USB Memory Stick Anti-static Brush Scraper Tweezers...
  • Page 13 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Three Types of Wrenches Filter LAN Cable (Φ2,Φ2.5, Φ3) Nozzle Kit If filaments or parts that are supplied by our company are not used, it may cause damage to the product. Since a problem that occurs from it is not covered by the free warranty, only use genuine parts that are supplied by our company.

  • Page 14: Opening Of Packaging

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Opening of Packaging When opening the packaging and installing the product, be cautious since the contents may get damaged if you apply excessive force or tear the packaging forcibly. When opening the packaging, be cautious not to damage the operation cable of the extruder or the Teflon tube by pulling, folding, or pressing since they are used for the extruder operation and the supply passage for the filament.
  • Page 15 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ③​ ​ R emove fixing tapes inside and outside of the product. (There may be tapes in places that are not shown in the picture.) ④​ Remove extruder fixing straps (Cable Tie)​ –Remove fixing straps on the both side of the extruder by cutting them with scissors.

  • Page 16: Name Of Each Part

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Name of Each Part All printers get packed after a total inspection regarding the printing status. Therefore the heating bed or the nozzle may have a trace of the use when it is initially installed or operated, but there is no need to be concerned since it is a trace of the inspection.
  • Page 17 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ※​ Names of Each Part on the Exterior of the Rear Part of the Printer (Back) [1] Auto Feeding A device that supplies Device filament automatically A spool holder [2] Spool Holder...
  • Page 18 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ※​ Names of Each Part inside of the Printer (Inside) A passage to supply a filament to [1] Teflon Tube the extruder of the printer (Be cautious not to be folded.) An extruder that moves the [2] Extruder filament and melts it with a nozzle.
  • Page 19 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Names of Each Part of the Heating Bed (Heating Bed) A part that the [1] Bed Power power to the bed is Supply Part supplied These are locations of bolts to locate a...
  • Page 20 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Names of Each Part of the Extruder (Extruder) It is an inlet that is used to insert a filament into the extruder. Teflon tube is inserted. [E1] Filament Inlet The filament hose is fixed using one-touch fitting so that it wouldn’t...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Clean Filter

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Since the temperature of the Extruder part raises during printing, do not touch it. When opening the Extruder cover, check whether there is any obstacle underneath the Extruder. Disassemble or assemble the Extruder model only after the power is turned off and the temperature of the nozzle is sufficiently cooled down.

  • Page 22: Turing On The Printer

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Turing on the Printer Set the power switch on the side of the main body to Insert the power cable in the power [​ O FF​ ] ​ position, ​ ( O)​ .

  • Page 23: Mounting The Filament Spool

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Mounting the Filament Spool Prepare the filament spool to be used. Insert the spool holder into the spool holder Remove a fixing tape on the filament, and cut mounting hole at the rear of the printer.
  • Page 24 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ＊The filament spool has directivity. ＊The NFC tag that is mounted on the filament spool also has directivity. (The direction of the NFC tag is the opposite direction of the company logo and the product sticker.) The filament spool is designed to supply the filament while rotating counterclockwise.

  • Page 25: Assembling And Disassembling The Filament Hose

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Assembling and Disassembling the Filament Hose After opening the Ext cover as shown in the Fix the filament hose to the fitting. After fixing picture,​ check whether the filament hose that is it, check whether the fitting is correctly fixed attached to the feeder is twisted.

  • Page 26: Overview

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual User Interface In this chapter, the overview of the user interface (UI) of Style Plus-A15 is provided. Overview Style Plus-A15 features 5 Inch touch screen, and each screen is distinguished into 4 areas​...
  • Page 27 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Temperature Display Area ● Extruder Temperature​ : Current temperature/setting temperature of the extruder are displayed. Bed Temperature: ​ C urrent temperature/setting temperature of the bed are displayed. ● ● Material Info​ : Types of materials and remaining amount/maximum capacity info are displayed.
  • Page 28 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Info Display Area ● Device Error Status Display​ : It is an icon that is displayed when a problem occurs in the device, and the detailed problem status can be checked through Inspection menu.

  • Page 29: Print

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Print Print is a screen that can monitor the printing status in real-time when the printer is printing. ● File Name​ : Only the data that has been created in Cubicreator is supported, and Style Plus-A15 only supports a file with .cfb as the file extension.

  • Page 30: File

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual File File is a screen that can perform Copy/Delete/Print functions from an internal memory or an external memory. ● Select an Internal Memory​ : A file list inside of the internal memory area can be viewed.

  • Page 31: Control

    Function Selection​ : One among Filament / Preheat screens can be selected. ● Extruder Materia​ l : It is a button for selecting a type of filament that would be used to execute each function. Since NFC tag is built into Cubicon filament, it is designed to detect it automatically. ●...

  • Page 32: Control(Preheat)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Control(Preheat) ● Heating​ : Heating operation starts at the temperature that has been set up. ● Cooldown​ : All heating operations get stopped, and the device gets cooled down by turning on...

  • Page 33: State

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual State It is a screen that shows the current status on the screen visually by monitoring the device in the State screen in real time. ● Self-inspection Status:​ Printer self-inspection result can be checked.

  • Page 34: Motion

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Motion Motion is a screen that enables a user to directly operate the operation part of the device for the purpose of the maintenance or the test. Motion(Extruder) It is a screen that can test Home operation and Parking operation of the Extruder.

  • Page 35: Motion(Bed)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Motion(Bed) It is a screen that can test Up/Down operation of the bed. ● Up button​ : Performs the operation of moving the bed up. ● Down button​ : Performs the operation of moving the bed down.

  • Page 36: Motion(Motor)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Motion(Motor) It is a screen that can test the operation by setting/clearing the lock of an extruder operation motor. ● Lock button​ : Sets motors of X/Y and Z axes to a lock state.

  • Page 37: Motion(Drive Gear)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Motion(Drive gear) It is a screen that can test the actual discharging and rewinding functions by operating the filament drive gear of the Extruder. ● Status screen​ : It is a status screen that displays the nozzle temperature and the length that has been discharged.

  • Page 38: Inspection

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Inspection It is a function to show the abnormalities to a user through the self-test of various sensors/heater/filter/operating parts that are attached on the device. The self-test starts when the Start button is pressed.

  • Page 39: Settings

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Settings It is a screen that can check/set up various setting values of the device and configure the functions such as communication network settings and language settings. Also, the upgrade of the device can be supported and the printing history info can be checked.
  • Page 40 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual <Z Offset Setup Screen> ● Z Offset​ : Z offset values can be configured to the front of the bed (P1~P3), the middle of the bed (P4~P6), and the rear of the bed (P7~P9) each. The unit is um, and the range is between -150um and 1000um.

  • Page 41: Settings(Network)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Settings(Network) ● LAN​ : Wired LAN can be configured. If DHCP is activated and the network (router) environment supports DHCP, the IP would be automatically allocated and configured. If the network environment such as your company doesn’t support DHCP, the DHCP configuration needs to be cleared, and the network needs to be configured manually.
  • Page 42 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ● WIFI​ : The network can be configured through wireless LAN environment. <WIFI Search Screen> <WIFI Password Input Screen>...

  • Page 43: Settings(Firmware)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Settings(Firmware) ● Current​ : It is version info that is currently applied to the device. ● Server​ : It is version info that is registered in the update server. ● Upgrade(Server)​ : It is a button to upgrade through a server.

  • Page 44: Settings(Language)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Settings(Language) ● Change of the language is supported. Settings(System)
  • Page 45 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ● Information​ : The info of the current device can be viewed. S/W version info, firmware version info, and total printing time can be checked. <System Information> ● System Log​ : The logs that have been generated during the operation can be checked. The logs can be saved when a USB memory stick is connected.

  • Page 46: Settings(History)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Settings(History) The history info of the files that have been printed by the device can be viewed. If the related list is clicked, the detailed summary info can be viewed. <Detailed History Info>...

  • Page 47: Printing

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 3. Printing If you have successfully installed the product according to ​ C hapter 2. Components and Installation​ earlier, it is recommended to print a sample that is stored in the internal memory in order to test whether the device operates normally.
  • Page 48 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Printing would be proceeded in the following order: Heating → Z-axis Auto Leveling → Filament Existence/Flow Detection → Printing ● Heating: Heating operation is performed according to the data that has been configured in Cubicreator.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 4. Maintenance A 3D printer contains a lot of driving parts and consumable parts. Therefore, just like most of driving system devices, a 3D printer also has certain areas that require the management by a user.
  • Page 50 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual If the Extruder module gets separated while the filament is inserted inside of the Extruder, it may not be able to get separated as the filament is hardened inside of the nozzle.
  • Page 51 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ④ Open the Extruder cover (1), untighten the Extruder module fixing bolt (2), and then close the Extruder cover (3). Since the cable fixing bolts, the Extruder module fixing bolt, and the cable fixing block must be used when assembling the module, be sure to store them securely so that they don’t get...
  • Page 52 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual excessive power is applied during the disassembly/assembly of the Extruder module. * If printing is done while the Extruder module is not accurately mounted to the printer, the module fixing bolts are not fastened, or the Extruder cable is incorrectly connected, it may fail ​...

  • Page 53: Extruder(Management)

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Extruder(Management) The nozzle of the Extruder is located at the very bottom of the Extruder, and it is a part that creates a sculpture as the filament gets melted and pushed out.

  • Page 54: Cleaning The Inside Of The Nozzle Using The Nozzle Management Pin

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Do not raise the temperature by more than 10% compared to the filament discharging temperature which is a temperature during the normal use. The clogging of the nozzle may get worse as the component of the filament gets changed.

  • Page 55: Cautions Regarding The Use Of The Nozzle Management Pin

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual up and down or turning it slowly. It can be done more easily if you insert the nozzle management pin by considering the distance between the filament inlet and the tip of the nozzle.

  • Page 56: Cleaning The Outside Of The Nozzle

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual secondary pollution due to the use of the nozzle management pin, remove the filament that is adhered to the nozzle management pin time to time during its use. ​ *​ S ince the nozzle management pin is used while the nozzle is hot, the tip of the nozzle management pin is highly heated.
  • Page 57 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual In case of cleaning the nozzle while it is heated, be cautious not to get a burn by the nozzle that is hot.

  • Page 58: Replacing The Nozzle Kit Of The Extruder Module

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Replacing the Nozzle Kit of the Extruder Module If the nozzle is used for a long time, the lifecycle of the nozzle is limited by the cracking of the nozzle due to the continuous printing, the carbonization of the filament that remains inside, and the foreign substances.

  • Page 59: Maintenance Of The Heating Bed

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Maintenance of the Heating Bed Cleaning for Normal Auto Leveling Style Plus measures the difference in height that is created by pressing the tip of the nozzle. It is developed to make the precise printing possible through measuring the Z-axis height of the 9 points on the heating bed.
  • Page 60 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ● Although a pattern that looks like a stain may be seen on the surface of heating bed, it is the pattern that occurs during the coating process, and you don’t need to worry about using it since it doesn’t have any effect on the characteristics of...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Clean Filter

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Replacing the Clean Filter Style Plus uses a clean filter in triple layers of Purafil catalyst, HEPA filter and deodorizing filter in order to filter the pollutant that may be generated in a FFF type printer.

  • Page 62: Update

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Update Cubicon Style Plus-A15 can be updated through the following 2 methods. For smooth and stable use of the device, the latest update is recommended at all times. Using a USB Memory Stick FAT32 / NTFS formats are supported for a USB memory stick.

  • Page 63: Automatic Update

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 2. Copy the firmware file that has been distributed in the firmware folder. 3. Insert a USB memory stick into the port of Style Plus-A15 where the external memory is inserted. 4. Move to Settings → Firmware.

  • Page 64: Trouble Shooting

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 5. Trouble Shooting * The printer hardware problem can be solved by initializing through {Setting > System > Initialize} of the function menu or by updating the firmware. * Since the printing quality may change due to the printing condition or Cubicreator option settings during the creation of G-Code, check the quality by using various printing conditions or options.

  • Page 65: Data In A Usb Drive Can't Be Viewed

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual the problem by separating the removable Extruder. Especially in case of a filament with a low printing temperature, the tangling problem inside of the Extruder may occur easily. The tangling problem may be improved by using the device after lowering the temperature inside of the device.

  • Page 66: The Function Of Filament Existence Detection Sensor Doesn't Work Normally

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual ● Continuously maintain the cleaned state for the tip of the nozzle. ● If a problem continues to occur, replace the Extruder cleaning brush or the heating bed, or a warranty service is necessary.

  • Page 67: Operation Gets Interrupted During Printing

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Operation Gets Interrupted during Printing ● Check the power supply. Problems in the Printout and the Operation Errors Network Connection Can’t Be Made between Cubicreator and the Device ● Check the network settings of both Cubicreator and the device. Both must reside on the same local network.

  • Page 68: The Part Of A Sculpture, Mostly The Edge Of The Base Gets Taken Off From The Bottom

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual which the auto leveling can be applied would be exposed, and calibrate the tilt offset as much as the thickness of the tape. ● Check whether a coating of the heating bed is damaged or it is severely bent. In such case, the heating bed must be replaced.

  • Page 69: Even Though The Printing Is Completed, Only A Part Of A Sculpture Has Been Printed And Some Parts Haven't Been Printed Or Have Printed Abnormally

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual temperature that the sculpture could be taken off may vary by the filament that has been used, a molded model, and the surrounding environment. ● If the sculpture doesn’t get taken off even if the heating bed is sufficiently cooled off (in room temperature), take if off by inserting an object with a flat edge underneath the base of the sculpture.

  • Page 70: Product Specifications

    CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual 6. Product Specifications Dimension Product Size 322(W)x350(D)x486(H) mm Product Weight ~ 16 Kg Packing Box 490(W)x405(D)x555(H) mm Packing Weight 19 Kg (Included accessories) Temperature Surrounding Operation Temperature 15 - 35 °C Storage Temperature 0 - 35 °C...
  • Page 71 CUBICON Style Plus-A15 Series​ ​ U ser Manual Layer Height Setting 150~300um, Min 100um Sculpture Wall Thickness Optimal 400um+ Filament Diameter 1.75mm Filament Types ABS, PLA, Flexible Filament Nozzle Diameter 0.4mm Degree of Precision of XY Position 3.125um Degree of Precision of Z Position 1.25um...

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