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  • Page 1 FX10 USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Changes are periodically made to the information herein which will be incorporated in revised editions of this publication. Markforged may make changes or improvements to the product(s) described in this publication at any time and without notice. Version 1.1 2024 Original English-language instructions.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FX10 USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE USER NOTES REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES IMPORTANT PLASTIC INFORMATION CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGIES NETWORK & FIRMWARE CONNECT VIA WI-FI CONNECT VIA ETHERNET (LAN) DISABLE WI-FI / ETHERNET NETWORK REQUIREMENTS UPDATING FIRMWARE EMERGENCY STOP AND SHUTDOWN...
  • Page 4 FX10 USER GUIDE DESICCANT REPLACEMENT LOADING PLASTIC MATERIAL SUPPLIES AUTOMATIC MATERIAL CHANGEOVER PROCEDURE LOADING FIBER FILAMENT PRINTING A PART SAFELY REMOVING PRINTED PARTS CLEANING A PRINT SHEET SUPPLIES CLEANING UP AFTER PRINTING ONYX UNLOADING PLASTIC UNLOADING FIBER REPLACING PLASTIC NOZZLE...
  • Page 5 FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACING FIBER BOWDEN TUBE PRINTER CALIBRATION PRINT BED LEVEL UTILITY GANTRY CALIBRATION UTILITY LASER OFFSET CALIBRATION UTILITY NOZZLE OFFSET CALIBRATION UTILITY WHEN SHOULD I RUN UTILITIES? MANUAL CONTROL RESTART PROCEDURE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE VERSION 1.1 | 2024-06-06 | PAGE 5...
  • Page 6 FX10 USER GUIDE VERSION 1.1 | 2024-06-06 | PAGE 6...
  • Page 7 N N O O T T I I C C E E Familiarize yourself with the contents of this Safety Sheet and the FX10 User Guide, and be aware of potential hazards before performing any maintenance procedures on the FX10 printer, particularly those involving removal of the upper rear panel.
  • Page 8 FX10 3D Printer Safety Document Safety Hazards The following notes indicate potential safety hazards that should be recognized when operating a Markforged FX10 3D Printer. DANGER Electric Shock ● The printer has live electrical components that can cause serious injury or death. Do not remove the upper rear sheet metal cover of the printer unless explicitly directed to by Markforged Support.
  • Page 9 C C A A U U T T I I O O N N • To prevent risk of fire and shock, use only the power cord supplied with your FX10. Do not attempt to replace the AC mains plug with the same or a different plug configuration.
  • Page 10 FX10 3D Printer Safety Document N N O O T T I I C C E E FX20 USER GUIDE The printer melts thermoplastics and can emit odors during printing. Make sure to operate the printer in a well-ventilated area.

  • Page 11: Safety And Compliance

    TABLETOP USE ONLY The FX10 printer is approved for tabletop use only, not freestanding floor setup. Operate the printer on a sturdy, stable, level surface with sufficient access on all sides (see the Facilities Guide).
  • Page 12 VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Markforged Composite Printers melt thermoplastics and emit thermoplastic odors during printing. Ensure that your printer is used in a well-ventilated area. No dedicated exhaust is required for the printer. Additional measures may be required based on local regulations.
  • Page 13 No dedicated exhaust is required ALWAYS FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Failing to use your FX10 printer in the manner specified by the manufacturer may lead to unsafe operating conditions. Follow all safety instructions posted on the unit and in the written documentation.

  • Page 14: User Notes

    Two nozzles extend downward from the print head. During the printing process, the appropriate nozzle will be activated for printing depending on the print requirement for plastic or fiber. The FX10 is capable of automatically setting the nozzle height of each nozzle to print the appropriate material. The inactive nozzle will be shifted into a raised configuration in order to prevent collision with the printed part.

  • Page 15: Replacement Supplies

    FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACEMENT SUPPLIES Consumable items, print material, and other parts and supplies are available from your Partner and from the Markforged Shop (shop.markforged.com). The following items are among the most frequently replaced parts for FX10 printers: Product Name...

  • Page 16: Important Plastic Information

    Take special care to NEVER leave plastic exposed to ambient air, and ALWAYS keep plastic either inside the FX10 material chamber with desiccant, in an airtight sealed container with desiccant, or in its original packaging.
  • Page 17 FX10 USER GUIDE Build chamber vent fans 24V power supply Z-axis motion system Belt cover Pre-extruder B2 Lower conduit Z-axis safety brake Pre-extruder B1 Lower material tubes A1, A2, B1, B2 (hidden) Z-axis panel brushes Left side panel Safety controller...
  • Page 18 FX10 USER GUIDE Visor Left corner panel Print bed Left wiping station Material chamber door Visor safety sensor Print head Right corner panel Fiber extruder Visor safety sensor actuator Material chamber Fiber spool spindle Top front panel Left chamber heater...
  • Page 19 FX10 USER GUIDE Left corner panel Emergency stop button Front USB ports Right corner panel Touchscreen panel Spool bay B2 Spool bay A1 Spool bay B1 Spool bay A2 Material chamber door VERSION 1.1 | 2024-06-06 | PAGE 19...
  • Page 20 FX10 USER GUIDE Slack mechanism Fiber Bowden tube inlet Print head communication cable Print head power cable Plastic heat sink fan Composite extruder fan Part fan Print head top cover Nozzle retention screws Cam mechanism Print head fan cover Fiber heat sink fan...

  • Page 21: Control Of Hazardous Energies

    FX10 USER GUIDE CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGIES The following safety measures are provided: ● Interlock system on visor and lid ● Emergency stop button ● High voltage area located behind upper rear panel; power must be disconnected prior to accessing ●...

  • Page 22: Network & Firmware

    NETWORK & FIRMWARE CONNECT VIA WI-FI The FX10 must connect to the local network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet; the Wi-Fi antenna is located on the rear panel of the printer. See the FX10 Facilities Guide for detailed network requirements. Consult your IT department to confirm that your local network and Internet connection meet the requirements in the Advanced Networking Features support article.

  • Page 23: Emergency Stop And Shutdown

    FX10 USER GUIDE EMERGENCY STOP AND SHUTDOWN We recommend that you keep your FX10 printer powered on at all times. If you must power off your printer for an extended period, follow the instructions below: Unload plastic spools and properly store them (see Material Storage).

  • Page 24: Operating The Visor And Lid

    The visor and lid do not lock, but are equipped with an interlock system that disables motors when opened. When the visor or lid is opened during a print, FX10 will attempt to pause the print. Depending on the state of the printer when the interruption occurred, the print may not be recoverable.

  • Page 25: Applying A Print Sheet

    Open the visor and use the included brush to clear any debris off of the print bed and vacuum grooves. Get the print sheet press and print bed adhesion stick included in the FX10 Accessory Kit. Use the onscreen controls (Utilities >...

  • Page 26: Material Routing

    MATERIAL ROUTING BLOCK The material routing block allows for efficient use of your FX10 by enabling printing through all four spool bays. When Auto Material Changeover is enabled, filament loaded in any of the four spool bays is fed into the material routing block and directed into the single material pathway to the print head.

  • Page 27: Material Chamber

    The material chamber and spool bays store and protect material from moisture and assist in loading and extruding filament using the pre-extruders. The chamber contains four spool bays that can hold standard Markforged material spools (not 3200cc XL spools). These holders are labeled from left to right, facing the front of the machine: ●...

  • Page 28: Desiccant Replacement

    FX10 USER GUIDE DESICCANT REPLACEMENT The material chamber features four spool bays (marked A1, A2, B1, and B2), each with a desiccant pocket between the spool rollers. When loading a new spool into a spool bay, be sure to remove any old leftover desiccant in the spool bay, then place the fresh pack(s) that came packaged with your new material into the pocket.

  • Page 29: Loading Plastic Material

    AUTOMATIC MATERIAL CHANGEOVER When the FX10 runs out of material on the currently loaded filament spool, it can automatically begin to use a second, preloaded spool of the same filament. This allows for prints up to 3200cc without manual spool- swapping;...
  • Page 30 FX10 USER GUIDE If another spool of filament is already loaded into the printer, you will have the option to preload the new spool. Preloading additional spools enables Auto Material Changeover to occur, effectively allowing for continuous printing up to 3200cc (using all four bays with four new 800cc spools of Onyx).
  • Page 31 FX10 USER GUIDE The nozzles will now begin to heat to the appropriate temperature to prepare to extrude material. The utility will advance automatically once the nozzles have reached their set points. This may take a few minutes for the filament to reach the print head.

  • Page 32: Loading Fiber Filament

    FX10 USER GUIDE LOADING FIBER FILAMENT WARNING: The fiber spool is located in the build chamber. The chamber may be hot while reloading fiber filament; in particular, the print bed may be hot enough to cause injury. Use caution and wear appropriate PPE when working inside the build chamber.

  • Page 33: Printing A Part

    For detailed instructions on using our Eiger software, visit support.markforged.com. To kick off your print on the FX10, use the printer's touchscreen to select it from the queue (or add it from a USB key). Follow onscreen directions to confirm that the printer is ready to initiate printing, with the print sheet correctly installed and prepared, and all necessary material loaded.

  • Page 34: Safely Removing Printed Parts

    FX10 USER GUIDE SAFELY REMOVING PRINTED PARTS Once a part is finished, the build chamber will begin cooling down. Parts removed from the FX10, as well as internal surfaces in the build chamber, may be hot. Follow the onscreen instructions to turn off the vacuum.

  • Page 35: Cleaning A Print Sheet

    ● Warm water CLEANING UP AFTER PRINTING ONYX Use warm water and a soft, non-abrasive sponge to clean the glue residue off the FX10 print sheet. Do not use soap. Completely dry the print sheet with a lint-free cloth or shop towel.

  • Page 36: Unloading Plastic

    FX10 USER GUIDE UNLOADING PLASTIC The procedures for loading and unloading plastic filament on the FX10 are similar to those for other Markforged printers; the key differences are in FX10’s updated software interface, along with the availability of multiple spool bays on the FX10 print head.

  • Page 37: Unloading Fiber

    PPE when working inside the build chamber. Fiber filament for the FX10 is stored on the surface of the heater on the left side of the build chamber. Note: Before unloading fiber, be sure to have a small piece of tape on hand to secure the filament, to keep it from unwinding.

  • Page 38: Replacing Plastic Nozzle

    FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACING PLASTIC NOZZLE Supplies (included in FX10 Accessory Kit) ● 2.5mm torque driver hex blade ● 5in-lb torque driver handle ● Print Head Service Tool NOTE: All screws involved are captive and will remain in place. Check the plastic nozzle you are replacing for loaded material, and unload any plastic filament.
  • Page 39 FX10 USER GUIDE Using the provided torque wrench, first tighten the lower nozzle retention screw to 5 in-lbs, and then tighten the upper retention screw. The screws are recessed in the print head. Note: The order in which you tighten the lower and upper retention screws is critical to ensuring proper nozzle height.

  • Page 40: Replacing Fiber Nozzle

    FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACING FIBER NOZZLE The fiber nozzle can be removed using the included fiber nozzle torque wrench. Do NOT use other sockets or torque wrenches. Confirm that fiber is loaded into the printer (see above). Navigate to Utilities > Maintain & Replace > Fiber Nozzle Replacement.

  • Page 41: Wiping Station Maintenance

    FX10 USER GUIDE WIPING STATION MAINTENANCE The FX10 does not generate a purge line like other Markforged printers; instead, it extrudes purged print material directly into two purge bins, mounted atop the left and right chamber heaters. The wiping stations are equipped with brushes to clear excess filament from the nozzle between print layers.
  • Page 42 FX10 USER GUIDE Using a 2mm hex key, remove the wiping station brush mount from the wiping station. Wearing safety gloves, use a 2mm hex key to remove the two screws capturing the brush retention clip. Pull the brush retention clip outward to free the brush.

  • Page 43: Cleaning Your Printer

    Use a damp microfiber cloth for cleaning the panels, print bed, touchscreen, and visor. Zeiss lens wipes are included in the FX10 accessory kit for cleaning the build chamber camera lens, print head laser, and vision module (mounted on the print head behind the X-rail).

  • Page 44: Replacing Material Tubes

    FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACING MATERIAL TUBES Note: Before initiating replacement of material tubes, unload material following the instructions above. REPLACING UPPER MATERIAL TUBE Use a 3mm hex key to unscrew the two captive upper-lid screws and open the printer lid.

  • Page 45: Replacing Lower Material Tube

    FX10 USER GUIDE When fully inserted, insert the end of the material tube into the push-to-connect fitting on the print head, then reinstall the material tube retention clip. At the rear of the printer, locate the material tube now dangling above the material routing block.

  • Page 46: Replacing Material Load Tube

    FX10 USER GUIDE At the inlet fitting on the bottom of the material routing block, locate the tube that needs to be replaced. Depress the push-to-connect fitting and pull the Lower Material Tube out of the fitting. The tube is now free and can be pulled out of the printer.
  • Page 47 FX10 USER GUIDE Remove the spool holder tray while grabbing the spool roller and pulling directly up and out. Slide the material load tube fitting out of its bracket, then depress its push-to-connect fitting to free the material load tube. Set the load tube fitting aside.
  • Page 48 FX10 USER GUIDE Depress the push-to-connect fitting on the pre-extruder inlet, at the rear of the spool bay, and pull the load tube out of the pre-extruder inlet fitting. Discard the old load tube. To install a new tube, depress the push-to-connect fitting on the inlet of the pre-extruder, and insert the material load tube until it is fully seated in the fitting.

  • Page 49: Replacing Fiber Load Tube

    FX10 USER GUIDE REPLACING FIBER LOAD TUBE Use a 2mm hex key to unscrew the inlet retention screw on the fiber extruder located on the left chamber heater. Slide the fiber load tube out of the fiber extruder. Discard the used fiber load tube.
  • Page 50 FX10 USER GUIDE Locate the material tube retention clip above the print head and remove it. Set the retention clip aside. Unscrew the Fiber Bowden Tube from the top of the print head and pull the tube out of the energy chain and discard it.
  • Page 51 PRINT BED LEVEL UTILITY For optimal print quality, it is vital that the print bed is properly leveled. The FX10 will perform a multi- point touch-off procedure before every print to confirm the print bed is level. After initial calibration during installation, the print bed should remain level under normal printer use.
  • Page 52 FX10 USER GUIDE MANUAL CONTROL Select the Controls menu from the left side panel of the touchscreen to access Manual Control for a variety of FX10 systems. NOZZLES & CONTROLS Control the preheating and cooling of the following: ● Nozzle A ●...
  • Page 53 FX10 USER GUIDE RESTART PROCEDURE Restarting the printer requires a full power down procedure. If the FX10 is actively printing during the printer restart, the part will not be recoverable. Prior to restarting the printer, ensure that the printer is not actively printing.
  • Page 54 FX10 USER GUIDE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE The following suggested maintenance intervals are meant as averages, not minimums; always check your printer’s components for wear and use your judgment about when to replace worn components. EVERY DAY ● Clear debris from the build chamber and print bed (especially the vacuum groove) ●...

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