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MANUAL OF USE AND MAINTENANCE

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Page 1 WASP 3MT HDP MANUAL OF USE AND MAINTENANCE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 2 The missing acknowledgment of the manual can be cause of personal injury, worst quality results or damages to the printer WASP 3MT HDP. Always make sure that the operators using the 3D printer knows and understands the content of the manual in order to achieve the best results from WASP 3MT HDP.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.2.2. PRINT MENU ................31 9.3. Instructions for emergency situations ....... 77 5.2.3. PREPARE menu ................32 5.2.4. ADVANCED menu ..............33 5.2.5. WIFI settings ................34 5.2.6. GCODE ..................35 5.2.7. PRINTING board ...............36 5.2.8. TUNE menu .................37 5.2.9. Digit window................38 © WASP S.r.l.
Page 5: Introduction
We accept no responsibility for damage to persons or property resulting from improper use and / or omitted or inadequate maintenance. • The recipient has the right to request further information. In case of loss and/or damage of the present Manual it is responsibility of the recipient to ask for one or more copies. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 6: How To Read The Manual Of Instructions
The sending of any additional parts is the responsibility of the Manufacturer; the user is responsible for the replacement of parts that may be altered as a result of use, making a request directly to the Manufacturer. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 7: General Information
220v-240v WASP s.r.l. via Castelletto 104 Massa Lombarda (RA) Italy www.3dwasp.com Stampante 3D Modello: WASP 3MT HDP Rif. TCF: WASP 3MT HDP Input: 220V-240V 50/60Hz Potenza Max: 3000W Corrente a pieno carico: 13,5A Anno di produzione: 2022 Numero di serie:...
Page 8: Position Of The Label On The Printer
The printer is tested directly by the Manufacturer during the phase of assembly and testing. 1.4. Warranty The printers built by WASP S.r.l. are covered by warranty for a period of 12 months for companies or VAT and 24 months for individuals, according to the specifications set out in the sales contract.
Page 9: General Safety Warnings
• which must be the characteristics of the maintenance operators. WASP is not responsible for unspecified operations, as they are considered strictly pertinent to technical assistance personnel or for operations performed differently from what we described in the documentation presented.
Page 10: Operators For Whom The Manual Is Intended
This risk exists during the removal phase of the filament from the extruder and during the removal of the piece from the plate. CAUTION: Remove the part only when both the extruder and the parts are cool. ATTENTION: During the operations on the machine the user must wear protective gauntlets. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 11 IS WORKING Legend: WARNING Hot surface, do not touch: risk of burns DO NOT ENTER WHEN MACHINE IS WORKING READ CAREFULLY Pay attention to the hot pad, risk of burns THE USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING ON THE MACHINE © WASP S.r.l.
Page 12: Safety Stickers
He/she supervises the proper functioning of the same and the eventual first intervention in case an alarm condition occurs. Mechanical maintenance technician Qualified technician able to conduct the printer under normal conditions, to intervene on the mechanical parts to © WASP S.r.l.
Page 13: Editorial Pictograms
Indicates the need to use safety shoes suitable for performing the described operation. PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR: Indicates the need to use protective clothing to perform the operation described. PROTECTIVE HELMET: Indicates the need to use a safety helmet to perform the operation described. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 15: Description Of The Printer
The toolpaths are defined by the file produced with the use of a slicing software. It’s possible, in this way, to create any shape and kind of object within the limits of this technology. Fig. 2 - Printer © WASP S.r.l.
Page 16: Control Panel / Material Storage
3. Pressure input indicator 4. Loading material button 5. ON/OFF switch 6. TFT touch Operator display (see paragraph 5.2 “User Interface”) 7. Ethernet port 8. Tank opening handle 9. General power switch 10. Power cables 11. Compressed air inlet © WASP S.r.l.
Page 17: Work Area
Description of the printer I ntroductIon 2.2. Work area Fig. 2.2 - Work area Legend: 1. Aluminum rods 2. Cable carrier 3. Axis motor 4. VACS - Vacuum Active Control System (see paragraph 8.12) © WASP S.r.l.
Page 18: External Area Of The Printer
Description of the printer I ntroductIon 2.3. External area of the printer Fig. 2.3 - External area of the printer Legend: 1. Air filtering hose 2. Material loading hose 3. Control unit 4. Air filtering unit © WASP S.r.l.
Page 19: Extruder
1. Cable carrier 2. Pellet hose 3. Material sensor 4. Firecap module (see paragraph 8.11 Temperature controls) 5. Cooling fan 6. Extruder motor 7. Barrel zone (see paragraph 8.11 Temperature controls) 8. Nozzle zone (see paragraph 8.11 Temperature controls) © WASP S.r.l.
Page 20: Vacs - Vacuum Active Control System
Description of the printer I ntroductIon 2.5. VACS - Vacuum Active Control System Fig. 2.5 - VACS - Vaacum active control system Legend: 1. Removable printing plate 2. Silicone gasket 3. Surface positioning clips 4. Vacuum bed © WASP S.r.l.
Page 22: Technical Data
Suitable filaments PLA, ABS (other: ASA, PP, TPE, PETG, PLASMIX) Interface and software Operative systems Windows, Mac, Linux Supported slicing software Simplify3D File formats .stl, .obj, .gcode Interface USB pendrive, LAN, TFT touch display, Wi-Fi Remote control Octoprint © WASP S.r.l.
Page 23: Noisiness
• the cancellation of the Manufacturer’s Responsibility for damages caused to people, things or animals. ATTENTION Improper use can damage the printer which consequently can cause dangerous situations for the personnel responsible for its operation and maintenance. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 24: Transport And Handling
(with a temperature between 0 ° C and 30 ° C and relative humidity between 20 % and 60% non-condensing) and protected from atmospheric agents in order to avoid deterioration. ATTENTION: During storage, never stack the boxes containing the equipment. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 25: Content
The handling of the machine requires three properly qualified persons as mentioned above With the help of a screwdriver or a electric screwdriver remove carefully all the screws on the box. Remove the walls one by one, paying attention not to damage them. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 26: Installation
Do not place the printer near sources of heat, water or other free liquids. Do not install the printer without the appropriate protections. NOTE: A good installation as well as giving greater rigidity to the printer, avoids vibrations and noises. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 27: Electrical Connection
The printer must be powered by a compressor with at least 50 liters of capacity and minimum pressure 6 bars. The hose for the connection must be 8 mm in the external diameter. When the printer is turned on the air pressure must be provided. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 29: Preparing To Use The Printer
Furthermore, the specific requirements for safe interaction with the printer, related to this chapter, are detailed in the following paragraphs. ATTENTION: The operations related to these activities must be performed by authorized and professionally qualified personnel. ATTENTION: During operations, the operator must wear all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). © WASP S.r.l.
Page 30: User Interface
When connected the WIFI icon is green, when disconnected the icon is red. 5. State of the machine v, Autocalibration ENABLED/DISABLED 6. Heated chamber (click to set new target temperature) - Door OPEN/CLOSED When VACS is active VACUUM icon is green, when disabled the icon is white © WASP S.r.l.
Page 31: Print Menu
3. Vacuum System: Enables or disables VACS(Vacuum Active Control System) The switch shows current state ON or OFF. Learn more in paragraph 8.12 “VACS (Vacuum Active Control System) 4. Start print: access to gcodes list to proceed with the printing (see par. 5.2.6 “GCODE”) © WASP S.r.l.
Page 32: Prepare Menu
Access it by clicking the PREPARE button in the toolbar: Legend: • Free Zeta system: enters in Free Zeta System Learn more in paragraph 8.6 “Free Zeta System” • Disable motors: disables all stepper motors on the machine © WASP S.r.l.
Page 33: Advanced Menu
SETTINGS: Delta Settings, Continuous print, Extruder settings, Motion settings, Temperature settings, Bed touch, Filament sensor, Out of Plate Blocking, Access information, WIFI settings • MODE: Send arbitrary commands, Reload UI, Test Mode, Camera • TOOLS: Set Z Max, Manual Control, Manual Levelling © WASP S.r.l.
Page 34: Wifi Settings
2. PWD: Allows to insert a password, if present 3. AUTH: makes you specify what kind of connection you’re working with 4. USER: Allows to insert use (if present) Clicking UPDATE the machine restarts with new settings © WASP S.r.l.
Page 35: Gcode
From PRINT menu, by chosing GCODE you can launch gcodes and moving them from the USB to the printer. The gcodes are loaded in the machine as explained in detail in paragraph 8.7 “Loading .gcode” Legend: 1. Chose to navigate USB Drive 2. Chose to navigate Printer Drive 3. GO: launchs selected print © WASP S.r.l.
Page 36: Printing Board
PAUSE: Pause the print with the possibility to resume it afterwards. STOP&SAVE: Stop the print with the possibility to resume it afterwards with Resurrection System. STOP: Abort the print without the possibility to resume it. Temperatures won’t cool down after stopping. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 37: Tune Menu
4. Fan: allows to set an user defined value for the fan (standard is 0 and max is 255, to tune use + and - button and wait 3 seconds) NOTE: this value doesn’t take into account the value for the fan set on the gcode © WASP S.r.l.
Page 38: Digit Window
The digit window is used when is necessary to define a numeric value. Use the button to digit the desired value and confirm with the green button SET. Use the CANC button to erase a digit. Use BACK to exit the digit window. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 40: First Use Of The Printer
Open the slicing software (eg Simplify3D) and load the print profile(eg. .fff). Load the .stl model and set the correct print parameters. Save the .gcode inside the USB and insert it in the printer or use instead the wifi network. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 41: Calibration
During the CLEAN EXTRUDER command the machine will purge the previous material. In case there’s a consistent difference (more than ± 20°C) consider using a average temperature between the two for purging. Learn more on the loading material procedure in paragraph 8.7 “Loading the material”. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 42: Placing The Printing Plate On The Vacuum Bed
Hold the printing plate and detach the print by practicing a slight bending on the plate or with the help of a spatula if neccessary. For information and support please visit F.A.Q. section on our website: www.3dwasp.com © WASP S.r.l.
Page 43: Ordinary And Extraordinary Maintanance
Pay particular attention during the various stages of the procedures, it is essential to wear gauntlets because there is a risk of burns. ATTENTION: During operations, the operator must wear all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). © WASP S.r.l.
Page 44: Ordinary Maintanance
Par. 7.2.3 Sliders Check plays 160 hours Par 7.2.4 VACS Cleaning and checking integrity When needed Par 7.2.5 Nozzle Cleaning or replacing When needed Par 7.2.6 fig 7.2.1 a fig 7.2.1 b Fig. 7.2.1- Cleaning the pellet filter © WASP S.r.l.
Page 45: Pellet Filter
1. Use a cross screwdriver to loosen the screws on the side of the cover. (Fig 7.2.1 a) 2. Remove the the cover by pulling it (Fig 7.2.1 b) 3. Extract the filter and clean it with compressed air or replace it. (Fig 7.2.1 c) fig 7.2.1 c Fig. 7.2.1- Cleaning the pellet filter © WASP S.r.l.
Page 46: Arms Ball Joint
Make sure the nozzle housing is not rotating with the nozzle. A 26 mm wrench can be used to hold it in place 3. Remove it helping yourself with some pliers. 4. Pay maximum attention to the molten plastic that can cause burns. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 47: Extraordinary Maintenance
Pay particular attention during the various stages of the procedures, it is essential to wear gauntlets because there is a risk of burns. ATTENTION: The operations related to these activities must be performed by authorized and professionally qualified personnel. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 48: Purging The Extruder
5. Wait until the material comes out consistently 6. Stop the process with the STOP buttonv 7. Reassemble the nozzle fig 7.3.1 a - Unscrewing the nozzle fig 7.3.1 b - Removing the nozzle Fig. 7.3.1- Purging the extruder © WASP S.r.l.
Page 49: Changing The Extruder
1. Loosen the screws securing the material feed hose cover with an Allen key. (fig. 7.3.2 a) 2. Remove the material feed hose by pulling it upwards (Fig. 7.3.2 b) fig 7.3.2 a - Loosen the hose holder fig 7.3.2 b - Remove the hose Fig. 7.3.2 - Changing the extruder © WASP S.r.l.
Page 50 6. Remove the screws securing the bracket to the extruder (fig 7.3.2 g) 7. Remove the entire extruder support plate (fig 7.3.2 h) fig 7.3.2 c - Unscrew the Firecap module fig 7.3.2 d - Unscrew the Firecap module Fig. 7.3.2 - Changing the extruder © WASP S.r.l.
Page 51 7.3.2 e - Remove the Firecap module fig 7.3.2 f - Remove the Firecap module fig 7.3.2 g - Unscrew the Extruder support fig 7.3.2 h - Remove the Extruder support Fig. 7.3.2 - Changing the extruder © WASP S.r.l.
Page 52 11. Remove the cover panel (fig 7.3.2 n) 12. Remove the connector from inside the machine (fig 7.3.2 o) 13. Remove the extruder from the machine (fig7.3.2 p) fig 7.3.2 i - Unplug the connector fig 7.3.2 l - Removing the air filter hose © WASP S.r.l.
Page 53 7.3.2 m - Uncrewing the panel fig 7.3.2 n - Removing the panel fig 7.3.2 o - Removing the connector from the inside fig 7.3.2 p - Remove the extruder from the machine Fig. 7.3.2 - Changing the extruder © WASP S.r.l.
Page 54: Manual Leveling
Once completed, verify that the height in the center of the bed is similar to the other points. (fig 7.3.3 f) If it’s not, contact the Manufacturer for support. fig 7.3.3 a fig 7.3.3 b Fig. 7.3.3 - Manual Leveling © WASP S.r.l.
Page 55 Ordinary and extraordinary maintanance I ntroductIon fig 7.3.3 c fig 7.3.3 d Fig. 7.3.3 - Manual Leveling © WASP S.r.l.
Page 56 Ordinary and extraordinary maintanance I ntroductIon fig 7.3.3 c - position 0 fig 7.3.3 d - position 1 fig 7.3.3 e - position 2 fig 7.3.3 f - position 3 Fig. 7.3.3 - Manual Leveling © WASP S.r.l.
Page 57: Use Of The Printer
The extruder is not clogged, with the procedure displayed in paragraph 8.7 Manual Control • The extruder is not printing too close to the bed (preventing extrusion during the print) • The extruder temperature is actually the one needed for the material in use © WASP S.r.l.
Page 58: Clean Extruder
To clean the screw of any debris or remnants of previous material, it is also possible to remove the nozzle as indicated in par 7.2.5 Nozzle and then launch the command without an extruder. Remember to reassemble the nozzle after the operation. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 59: Deleting .Gcode From The Machine
Click and hold the gcode you want to delete for at least three seconds, then select OK in the warning message that appears. The printer server also makes it possible to manage, upload, download and erase gcode, see paragraph 8.8“Network and printer server”. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 60: Free Zeta System
From the upper bar it’s possible to select a scale for the movement. With the arrows below you can control the movement in the directions +X, -X, +Y, -Y, +Zand -Z. The Autohome button will get out of the Free Zeta System interface. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 62: Loading .Gcode
If the internal memory of the printer is full it will not be possible to add other gcode and you will need to delete files to free up space. See paragraph 8.3 “Deleting gcode from the machine” © WASP S.r.l.
Page 63 Use of the printer I ntroductIon Fig. 8.7a - Loading gcode from USB pendrive Fig. 8.7b- Loading the gcode on printer server © WASP S.r.l.
Page 64: Loading/Unloading The Material
2. Uncrew and remove the handle fixing the discharge opening at the bottom of the tank (fig 8.6 e) 3. Inclinate the discharge element letting the material slide and fall into the container (fig 8.6 f) fig 8.6 a fig 8.6 b © WASP S.r.l.
Page 65 Use of the printer I ntroductIon fig 8.6 c fig 8.6 d fig 8.6 e fig 8.6 f Fig 8.6 Loading the material © WASP S.r.l.
Page 66: Manual Control
The speed of movement for the Manual Control command is fixed. For materials with low Melting Flow Index or highly compressible the Manual Control extrusion could be too fast. In that case choose a lower scale value (for example 1mm instead of 10 mm) © WASP S.r.l.
Page 68: Network And Printing Server
With the same IP address you can also connect from smartphone, tablet or any device with the use of a browser and the possibility to connect to the wifi. All protocols work independently on Windows operating system, OSX, Linux. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 69: Printer Server Features
Control of the temperatures: Nozzles, Heated bed, heated chamber Even if the print server architecture contains functions other than those mentioned above, they may not be stable or compatible with the machine. Fig. 8.8 - Printer server home © WASP S.r.l.
Page 70: Resurrection System
If the height set is lower than this measure, the tool will work higher than necessary, in that way the material will not attach properly to the bed. If the height set is higher than required, the tool will work at a level below the printing bed, with consequent damage to the printing plate. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 71 Use of the printer I ntroductIon Fig. 8.9 -Resurrection system banner Fig. 8.10a -SET Z MAX window Fig. 8.10b - SET Z MAX procedure © WASP S.r.l.
Page 72: Temperature Controls
• with the TFT interface of the machine, see 5.2.1 Main Board • with the printing server when the machine is connected to the network, see 8.8 Network and printing server © WASP S.r.l.
Page 74: Vacs (Vacuum Active Control System)
Cleaning the aluminum vacuum bed, cleaning it if necessary • Integrity of the gasket, replacing it if necessary • Flatness and integrity of the removable printing plate, replacing it if necessary Fig. 8.12 a - Clean the aluminum vacuum bed © WASP S.r.l.
Page 75 Use of the printer I ntroductIon Fig. 8.12 b - Placing the silicone gasket Fig. 8.12 c - Position the removable printing plate Fig. 8.12 d - Detail of the clamp © WASP S.r.l.
Page 76: Additional Instructions
ATTENTION: Observe the requirements imposed by the laws in force and by the authorities in charge of the country in which the demolition takes place. © WASP S.r.l.
Page 77: Instructions For Emergency Situations
In case of fire of electrical parts, intervene with CO2 extinguishers to limit and limit the damages In general Use ABC + Nitrogen powder extinguishers to quickly extinguish fires delimited to parts or areas without electrical parts. © WASP S.r.l.
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