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Page 1 User manual for DUPLEX F2...
Page 2 Nevertheless, the information is provided without any warranty. DUPLEX 3D and its representatives shall not be responsible or liable for misuse of the information that is contained. Please make us aware if you have any suggestions for improvements or have found any error in this documentation.
Page 3 Exclusions DUPLEX 3D GmbH and its representatives shall not be liable for damages resulting from: incorrect or improper use, installation, maintenance, operation or normal wear and tear; contractual non-fulfilment; non-compliance with this manual; tampering; force majeure events, e.g. natural disasters such as earthquakes, storms, floods; fires or accidents;...
Page 4 DUPLEX 3D GmbH and/or its representatives. All names used in this manual are for identification purposes only. This information is provided exclusively to support DUPLEX 3D customers. No part of this document may be used for any other purposes or disclosed to other parties.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Printing completed ............. 38 Work area overview ............10 Safely removing printed parts ........... 39 Materials ................14 Removing DUPLEX frame and/or support material ..40 System and technologies............15 Preparing for next print ............42 MAP Technology ..............15 Calibration and adjustments ..........
Page 6: Introduction
Although the DUPLEX F2 was designed to be easy to use, it is important that anyone using the printer understands each step of the printing process, so please read the contents of this manual carefully before using the printer.
Page 7: Pictograms
2. General information Declaration of Conformity The DUPLEX F2 printer is CE marked. A declaration of conformity is available on our website. Testing The printer is tested directly by the Manufacturer during the phase of assembly and testing.
Page 8: Users
ROI. DUPLEX F2 printer’s two-directional printing technology not only speeds up the printing process but also reduces or eliminates the use of support materials and makes it easy to print organic geometries without any loss of print quality.
Page 9: Technology Used For The Product
Intended use DUPLEX F2 printer is designed and intended to be only used for fused deposition modeling (FDM) of three-dimensional models from authorised filaments (PLA, ASA). Use of any unsuitable materials may cause negative printing results and damage to the printer which will void the manufacturer's warranty and liability.
Page 10: Technical Data Sheet
Technical data sheet Manufacturer DUPLEX 3D GmbH Model DUPLEX F2 Version Linux based Compatible file formats 3mf (preferred, stl, obj NC language Gcode Machine 936 mm x 1177 mm ø400 mm x 1000 Build Volume Dimensions x 2635 mm Printer Weight ca.
Page 11: System Components And Used Materials
4. System components and used materials In this chapter you will find information on the components of the DUPLEX F2 printer and on the materials. Printer overview Front view 2. Figure: Printer’s front view 1. DUPLEX 3D Logo: Identification purposes only.
Page 12 1. The holder of the display DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 13 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 14 5. Power button DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 15: Work Area Overview
The guide rails need lubrication DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 16 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 17 12. The DUPLEX jaws are used in two-directional printing to hold the print material in the air so the build plate can be removed. These jaws have two positions: open and closed.
Page 18 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 19: Materials
The warranty only covers DUPLEX 3D-validated materials. Material compatibility The DUPLEX F2 printer is tested and compatible with the following materials: PLA, ASA. Any available colour can be used. For optimal printing, choose from the printing profiles on the filament menu point of the display that were previously tested.
Page 20: System And Technologies
DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 21 9. Figure: Standard mode menu structure DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 22 10. Figure: Expert mode menu structure I. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 23 11. Figure: Expert mode menu structure II. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 24: Safety Instructions
5. Safety instructions The DUPLEX F2 was designed to be safe, but accessing some areas of the printer can require precaution. The following safety tips are given to ensure safe installation, operation, and maintenance of the DUPLEX F2 printer. Failing to use the printer in the manner specified by the manufacturer may lead to unsafe operating conditions, so read and follow all safety instructions posted on the printer and in the written manual.
Page 25: Potential Safety Hazard Areas
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Page 26 The DUPLEX F2 contains four fan heaters and two oscillating fans. Do not touch the fan blades when moving. Be aware that the blades can cause injuries Fan blades even if the fan is not turned on.
Page 27 Hot surface hazards The DUPLEX F2 was designed to be safe, therefore the opening of the door shuts the oven heaters off. Always allow the printer to cool down before opening the door. After cooling down the following components still can be hot and hazardous to touch.
Page 28: Protection Systems
Some materials may require different humidity conditions. Protection systems The DUPLEX F2 is provided with an automatic protection system that reduces the potential risks. These safety functions are the following: • Emergency stop button: In case of hazardous conditions, it is possible to press the emergency button located next to the display to switch off the power in the printer.
Page 29 DUPLEX jaws to close while the door is open. • Overheating block: The DUPLEX F2 is designed with a control system to prevent the overheating of its parts by blocking the heating parts as the temperatures recorded overcome the safety threshold.
Page 30: Residual Risks
Please avoid using any unauthorised filaments. Always pay particular attention to the plate, the heads Moving parts and the DUPLEX jaws when moving them with the door open. After heating any part of the printer, pay particular Hot surfaces attention to hot surfaces marked with safety symbols.
Page 31: Personal Protective Equipment
Never wear a tie, loose clothing or dangling jewellery when working around moving components of the printer. Operator obligations The DUPLEX F2 is not intended for use by persons with lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been given instructions concerning the use of the printer.
Page 32: Site Preparation And Set Up
6. Site preparation and set up This chapter helps to select the right location for the DUPLEX F2 and prepare the installation site. Below you will also find the information on transporting, unpacking and preliminary set-up, however, depending on the agreement DUPLEX 3D GmbH or its representatives will supervise or carry out these processes.
Page 33: Stadtsparkasse Augsburg
12. Figure: Physical dimensions of the DUPLEX F2 Space requirements Choose a solid, smooth, levelled surface (1-2 cm unevenness can be levelled with the wheels) without any holes that complies with the following requirements. Consider that the printer should not be placed near to strong vibration or free liquids.
Page 34: Environmental Requirements
Environmental requirements The DUPLEX F2 printer can operate in any controlled environment. For the optimal operation of the printer, the following environmental requirements must be ensured. It is essential to keep the temperature and humidity within the recommended values as these conditions affect print quality and the life cycle of the electronic devices.
Page 35: Electrical Requirements
Although the information in this chapter relates to the arrival of the printer, you can also use this information for future transportations. Please note that the transporting and unboxing processes should only be carried out by DUPLEX 3D authorized engineers. DUPLEX3D GmbH...
Page 36 Equipment and site preparation requirements for transporting the printer To unload or move the DUPLEX F2 it is highly recommended to have a forklift of minimum 500 kg capacity. In case there is no available forklift for use, the printer can be lifted standing with a hand pallet truck that can carry a minimum 500 kg weight.
Page 37 Keep the packaging for later use. After removing the packaging, check the printer for damages and report damages to DUPLEX 3D GmbH and/or its representatives. Then, open the printer’s door to remove the packaged display and user manual from the inside of the printer.
Page 38: Site Preparation Checklist
Site preparation checklist Please look through the following checklist and check whether all pre-installation requirements have been carried out as specified and choose a stable, level workspace to install and operate your DUPLEX F2. Space requirements Recommended space Floor load-bearing...
Page 39: Operation Manual
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Page 40: Preparing The Printer
• Remove the spool from the supporting shaft. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 41: Printing
The supported file formats are: .STL, .3MF (preferred) and .OBJ. Select the file and DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 42: Starting A Print
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Page 43: Emergency And Exceptional Situations
It is suggested to use heat protective gloves when working in the printing area as metal surfaces can be hot despite the chamber heat being turned off. It is also recommended to use protective gloves when removing the DUPLEX frame or the support materials depending on the used materials.
Page 44: Safely Removing Printed Parts
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Page 45: Removing Duplex Frame And/Or Support Material
• In case of printing without support material, carefully break the DUPLEX frame off the printed part. The DUPLEX frame is designed so that it only touches the printed part at certain points and can be removed easily.
Page 46 If there is no remaining support material connecting the frame and the printed part, remove the DUPLEX frame by carefully breaking it off the printed part. Finally, remove the remaining support material. –...
Page 47: Preparing For Next Print
9. Maintenance and customer replaceable units To ensure the optimal operation and durability of the DUPLEX F2 printer, maintenance tasks should be carried out regularly. The following sections describe remote functions, preventive maintenance tasks and the replacement instructions. It is recommended that all maintenance tasks are carried out by maintenance technicians.
Page 48: Firmware Update
Firmware update Required tools: Internet connection (wired connection is preferred) To ensure quality operation the DUPLEX F2 firmware is under continuous development, so there may be occasional software updates. When a new version or update is available, the Manufacturer will send a notification via email. Upon request the service team of the Manufacturer will help to update the firmware remotely.
Page 49 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 50 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 51 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 52: Replacement Instructions
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Page 53 12. Tighten the screws back on the holder. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 54 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 55 6. Carefully remove the PEI sheet from the plate. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 56 7. Close the filament box’s door. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 57: Replaceable Units With Disassembly
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
10. Troubleshooting If you experience any issues with your printer that are not mentioned in this manual, or if you would like to purchase replacement parts, please write an email to the duplex@duplex3d.com. DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg...
Page 59: Supplementary Information
Disposal of the package Save the DUPLEX F2 packaging for transporting your printer. Dispose of packaging through your local waste and recycling facilities. By disposing of the packaging waste in the proper manner, you help to avoid possible hazards for the environment and public health.
Page 60: Dictionary
The coldend located at the opposite end of the hotend feeds the filament into the printer's hotend. DUPLEX The DUPLEX jaws are used in two-directional printing to hold the print jaws material in the air so the build plate can be removed. These jaws have two positions: open and closed.
Page 61 DUPLEX3D GmbH Am Technologiezentrum 5 Stadtsparkasse Augsburg Steuernummer 103/124/90515 GF Adam Mosnoni 86159 Augsburg, Germany IBAN: DE77 7205 0000 0252 3165 59 Ust-IDNr. DE356277267 www.duplex3d.com Tel: +49 821 7898 5862 BIC: AUGSDE77XXX Reg.Gericht Augsburg HRB 38057 Erfüllungsort Augsburg duplex@duplex3d.com...
Page 62 Documentation feedback We greatly value your comments about the documentation and training. Please if you have any comments or suggestions send an email to duplex@duplex3d.com so that we can use them to improve subsequent releases of this documentation. DUPLEX3D GmbH...