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- Page 1 Item #60381 GENESIS FDM 3D PRINTER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 Eastwood. WARRANTY REPAIR: If Eastwood confirms the existence of a defect covered under this warranty plan, Eastwood will determine whether repair or replacement is the most suitable option to rectify the defect. At Eastwood’s request, the purchaser must return, to Eastwood, any products claimed defective under Eastwood’s warranty.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SETTING UP ULTIMAKER CURA FOR USAGE WITH THE EASTWOOD GENESIS FDM 3D PRINTER....22 POWERING ON........15 CREATING A G-CODE FILE . -
Page 4: Includes
INCLUDES COMPONENTS; FIG A (1) Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer Base Assembly (Power Adapter, Control Boards, Build Plate, Y-Axis, Hot End, Wiring Harness) [A] (1) Z-Axis Stepper Motor Assembly [B] (1) Z-Axis Threaded Rod [C] (1) Extruder/X-Axis Stepper Motor Assembly [D]... - Page 5 FIG. A FIG. A FIG. B FIG. B CC DD To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
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Page 6: Safety Information
• Melted plastic printer filament can release hazardous or toxic substances. Breathing these fumes can cause serious respiratory health conditions. Use in a well-ventilated area and always use NIOSH approved respiratory protection while using this Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer. -
Page 7: Genesis Fdm 3D Printer Component Identification
[g] Print Bed Leveling Adjustment Wheels [h] Y-Axis Belt Tension Adjuster [j] Micro SD Card Port [k] Micro USB Port [l] Storage Tray [m] LCD Screen and Control Knob X-Axis X-Axis Z-Axis Z-Axis Y-Axis Y-Axis To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com... -
Page 8: 3D Printing Glossary Of Terms
The nozzle is the functional component that is heated so the filament can be forced through it. The nozzles are commonly brass or another metal and have a nominal orifice in the end for the filament to be pushed through. The Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer nozzle has a standard 0.4mm orifice. -
Page 9: Assembly
ASSEMBLY • First verify that all components are present as listed previously under INCLUDES. • Start with the Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer Base Assembly [A] and check Bottom the pre-installed sets of four screws on the bottom, right, and left (hidden from view) sides (FIG 2) of the aluminum extrusion base for tightness. - Page 10 (FIG 11). Parallel and flush FIG. 9 FIG. 9 FIG. 8 FIG. 8 FIG. 10 FIG. 10 FIG. 11 FIG. 11 Install Eccentric Nut Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 11 DO NOT over tighten the belt, it will stretch out prematurely. Tightness is not critical. The belt only needs be tight enough to not skip a tooth when traversing rapidly. FIG. 14 FIG. 14 FIG. 15 FIG. 15 Parallel and flush To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 12 (FIG 19). FIG. 18 FIG. 18 FIG. 19 FIG. 19 Tighten First Tighten First Loosen Loosen Tighten Second Tighten Second Parallel Parallel and flush and flush Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
- Page 13 [EE] and M5 T-Nuts [FF]. Install the Filament Spool Rod [M] with the prein- stalled nut (FIG 24). FIG. 21 FIG. 21 FIG. 22 FIG. 22 Shims Shims FIG. 23 FIG. 23 FIG. 24 FIG. 24 To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 14 • Utilize Zip Ties [GG] to secure wiring and ensure it won’t be caught up in a print, on the machine, or on surroundings (FIG 28). FIG. 26 FIG. 26 FIG. 27 FIG. 27 FIG. 28 FIG. 28 Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com...
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Page 15: Placement
PLACEMENT FIG. 29 FIG. 29 • Locate the Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D printer in a secure area away from children, pets, and adverse environmental factors. • Place on a surface that is sturdy and will not rock or sway. Power Power •... -
Page 16: Operation Of The Genesis Fdm 3D Printer
FIG. 31 FDM 3D PRINTER The Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer is completely operated from the side mounted LCD display, controlled by the knob below the screen. Rotating the knob clockwise and counterclockwise will scroll through the menus and adjust settings. Pressing the control knob will select the highlighted option. -
Page 17: Prepare
• Preheat Profile 2: Second set point profile, useful for another material with slightly different temperature needs. • Cooldown: Turns all temperature set points to zero (off) so the machine will cool itself. FIG. 33 FIG. 33b b To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com... -
Page 18: Setting
• Fan Speed • Store Settings • Motion: Parameters under this menu are for maximum limits and transmission ratios. DO NOT change unless directed to by Eastwood Technical Personnel. FIG. 35 FIG. 35 • Store Settings: Stores the current machine settings to the installed storage device. -
Page 19: Print In Progress Screen Menus
• Pause: Pauses the print at the current location and turns off the heating. The print can later be resumed. • Stop: Cancels the current print in progress. This option will ask for confirmation before cancelling the print. To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com... -
Page 20: Preparing To Print
• Repeat the process rotating around and levelling every corner until the resistance on the paper at each corner feels equal. This can take several rotations as fine- tuning is done. • The bed is now level and ready to print. Eastwood Technical Assistance: 800.343.9353 >> tech@eastwood.com... -
Page 21: Loading Filament
(FIG 42). Rotate Rotate FIG. 42 FIG. 42 Filament Filament tension tension adjustment adjustment screw screw To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com... -
Page 22: Usage Of The Eastwood Genesis Fdm 3D Printer
G-code programming. FIG. 44 FIG. 44 Start G-Code ; Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer Start G-Code G92 E0 ; Zero extruder G28 ; Auto home G1 Z2 F3000 ; Move Z up 2mm G1 X0.1 Y20 Z0.3 F5000 ; Move to test line start G1 X0.1 Y200 Z0.3 F1500 E15 ;... -
Page 23: Creating A G-Code File
The retraction pulls the filament back so there is little to no dribble of melted plastic on the print due to gravity. No retraction will result in a print that has severe stringing. Typically, about 6.5mm of retraction works well for the Eastwood printer. This is a setting that can take some fine tuning to get the perfect amount. -
Page 24: Utilizing The Micro Sd Card And Usb Adapter
REMOVING PARTS FROM THE BUILD PLATE BURN HAZARD! Contact with the Eastwood Genesis FDM 3D Printer Nozzle, Bed or printed parts can cause serious burns. Allow sufficient time for cooling before touching finished printed parts. Wear protective heat-resistant gloves when using this equipment. -
Page 25: Quick Guide
If the filament is not adhering to the bed, refer to PRINTING A G-CODE FILE for some Z-Offset adjustment instruction. • The piece being printed is an Eastwood oval logo approximately 4” by 2” in size and will take approximately one hour to complete. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Extruding Enough then ensure nozzle and PTFE tube are in good condition. If necessary to (under-extrusion) replace contact Eastwood Technical Assistance: techelp@eastwood.com or 800.544.5118. Filament diameter incorrect Use only quality filaments with a 1.75 ± 0.05mm dia. tolerance or better. - Page 27 NOTES To order parts and supplies: 800.343.9353 >> eastwood.com...
- Page 28 If you have any questions about the use of this product, please contact The Eastwood Technical Assistance Service Department: 800.343.9353 >> email: tech@eastwood.com PDF version of this manual is available at eastwood.com The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA 800.343.9353 eastwood.com © Copyright 2022 Eastwood Automotive Group LLC 6/22...