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Phenom L Quickstart
Guide
Revision 1.02
Published April 25th 2020

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Summary of Contents for Peopoly Phenom L

  • Page 1 Phenom L Quickstart Guide Revision 1.02 Published April 25th 2020...
  • Page 2: Remove Packaging

    Phenom L is heavy and it is recommended that you Step 1 have at least one more person to help. Remove Packaging The simplest way to remove. Find the top side of the external box like below...
  • Page 3 Turn the box over so the bottom of the box face up. And cut open the plastic tapes like this Step 1 Remove Packaging The turn it over again so the top of box facing up with bottom opened. You can pull the box up to find internal box...
  • Page 4 Open the internal with top of box facing up, open the Step 1 Remove Packaging When moving the Phenom L, it is recommended for a 2 person lift. If you try and move it by yourself, please make sure the door is facing away from you as the UV acrylic shield could break with the weight if it the door is pressed against your chest while moving the printer.
  • Page 5 Place the Phenom L on a level and sturdy surface. If you have a level, you can place it on the top of the printer to ensure the printer is sitting level.
  • Page 6 Remove Packaging Remove the Phenom L from the double shipping box. Keep in mind again that the unit is heavy and it is recommended for a 2 person lift to get the printer out of the packaging and set up.
  • Page 7 Step 3 Open The front door of Phenom L and remove the foam inserts in the printer. There are accessories in the foam protectors. The items from top to bottom are: LCD Panel (if purchased additionally) Accessories Build Plate...
  • Page 8 Step 4 Identify the following items and place them off to the side: 1).Build Plate 2).Vat 3).Extra FEP film 4).Tools 5). USB stick 6). Funnels Power supply 8). Spatula...
  • Page 9 Step 5 Make sure the power cord is a 3 prong / grounded power cord. Connect the power pack to the Phenom L and to a outlet...
  • Page 10 Step 6 Power on the Phenom L and boot up the printer. You should see the Peopoly logo and then the main control screen.
  • Page 11 Step 7 From the touch screen, raise the build plate up high enough so the vat can be inserted. This can be done by pressing the wrench (tool) (1). Then manual (2). Select the amount of movement in milimeters you want to use.
  • Page 12 Step 8 Clean the LCD panel inside Phenom L with some isopropyl alcohol (IPA) at least 90 to 99% pure to make sure the surface is clean. It is recommended not to use glass cleaner as it could leave a residue on the screen that could affect print quality.
  • Page 13 Step 9 This will bring the build plate down to the LCD panel and we will check to make sure that it is level to the LCD plate. Check to ensure the build plate is level to the LCD screen. It is very important to make sure the build plate and LCD screen 4).
  • Page 14 Step 9 (continued) If it still does, then on the display screen, make sure 0.01 is highlighted, this is the distance the Z axis will move, press the down arrow and hte plate will descend. Check the gap again, if there is still a gap, then repeat the process of lowering the Z axis If the paper slides under the plate, then loosen and checking till the paper can not slide under the plate.
  • Page 15 Step 10 Make sure the Vat FEP sheet (film) is clean on both sides. Use the same cleaning method mentioned in the previous step if need be.
  • Page 16 Step 11 Wait until alcohol in step 8 and 9 is evaporated before installing the vat. Carefully slide the vat into place, so that it is under the vat holder on each side, and that the are in the middle along the width of the vat.
  • Page 17 Step 12 With the Z axis raised all the way to the top. Take the build plate and with some IPA, clean the underside of the build plate. Slide it onto the support arm and tighten down the build plate knob to secure it in place. The build plate has been leveled at the factory and should not need to be adjusted.
  • Page 18 Step 13 Download Test Print File at the following location https://drive.google.com/open?id=1R6w9K2VYweH0q C-v5DairWVB_vtPYfGM Save / copy over the file to the included USB drive and insert to the printer...
  • Page 19 Step 14 Glove up! Make sure that the cover of the resin container is on tight and shake it up for about 15 - 30 seconds vigorously. Open the bottle and pour it into the VAT, you can go a small bit past the angle line in the tank.
  • Page 20 Step 15 With the test file copied over to the USB stick, insert it into the side of the printer. On the main control window, press print, then select the demo file, and print. With the printer starting, let's get the software setup.
  • Page 21 .exe files are for windows. .gz is for Linux .dmg is for MAC Please make sure you download the ● correct version for your computer. Download and install Chitubox as this is the default slicing program for the Phenom L.
  • Page 22 Step 17 1.Click Setting in Chitubox software Adding Phenom L Printer in 2. Add new printer by press + on the upper left corner Chitubox 3. Find Peopoly on the list of printer brands...
  • Page 23 Step 17-2 1 You will find 3 profiles for Deft, Neo and Blu Making sure you have the right Phenom L Profiles 2. Double check machine setting matches to below...
  • Page 24 Step 17-3 Deft 50um Making sure you have the right Phenom L Profiles Neo 50um...
  • Page 25 Select Support Setting icon in the upper right corner of the Chitubox program. Set support type to Heavy Set platform touch shape to skate and turn off the raft shape Chitubox is now all set to be used with your Phenom L...
  • Page 26 Step Finito You are all set! Your Phenom L should be printing the test file, and you have Chitubox installed on your computer now. If you need further assistance, please refer to the full guide here. Or reach out to us via our facebook page or forums.