Creality K1 SE Manual

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User manual (24 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 About the Device
2 Unboxing
- 2.1 Install the Product
- 2.2 Power-on guide
3 About the User Interface
4 First Printing
5 Functional Specification
- 5.1 Extrude, Filament Retreat
6 Tips and Routine Maintenance
- 6.1 Maintenance Items
- 6.2 Precautions for printing
7 Firmware Upgrade
8 Product Operation and After-Sales Service Information
9 NOTES
10 Contact Information
11 Documents / Resources
- 11.1 References
- 11.2 Download manual

Creality K1 SE Manual

About the Device

About the Printer

About the Device - About the Printer

Device Specifications

Basic Parameters

Product Model	K1 SE
Dimensions	355355482mm
Machine Weight	10.24kg
Max. Build Dimensions	220220250mm
Print Technology	FDM
Rated Voltage	100-120V~/200-240V~,50/60Hz
Rated Power	350W
Ambient temperature	10℃-35℃ / 50°F-86°F
Extruder	Sprite Direct Drive
Supported Filament	Hyper PLA/PLA/TPU/PETG
Max. Heated Bed Temperature	100℃
Max. Nozzle Temperature	300℃
User Interface	4.3 inch touch screen
Print lnterface	USB Flash Disk/LAN Printing/Creality Cloud Printing
Power Loss Recovery	Yes
Filament Detection	Yes
Auto leveling	Yes

Packing List

Tool Box List

Unboxing

Install the Product

information

Do not power up the machine while you are connecting or disconnecting the touch screen.
The flexible flat cable of the base is pulled lightly and broken carefully.
- Please ensure the correct position for the power supply switch and mains before supply connection, in order to avoid damage to the device.
- If the mains between 100V and 120V, please select the 115V for the power supply switch with a straight screwdriver.
- If the mains between 200V and 240V, please select the 230V for the power supply switch (default is 230V) with a straight screwdriver.

Take the touch screen out of the tool box and connect the touch screen to the flat cable extended from the base according to Figure A. Then snap the touch screen into the slot in the baseplate, as shown in Figure B. (The direction is as shown in the figure; otherwise, the screen interface may be damaged.)
Install the Teflon tube.
Install the material barrel.
Connection and power on.
Load filaments.(Insert the filaments into the deepest part of Teflon tube until it cannot be moved.)
Select a language and click "Next", Remove three screws a, b and c according to position indicated by the yellow arrow. click "OK" on the screen.
Keep the green cube in the figure clean of debris and then click"OK".

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

Power-on guide

Unboxing - Power-on guide

information Reminder: When the printing time of the device exceeds 300 hours, or if the printing platform or nozzles have been replaced, the distance between the platform and nozzles may change that caused the first layer of the model may not stick firmly, resulting in printing failure. Please calibrate the platform regularly.

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/ firmware UI published on the official website.

About the User Interface

Main, Prepare

About the User Interface - Main, Prepare

Files

Local model

Tips: Choosing print calibration can improve print quality
Press and hold on the model to multi-select and copy it to a USB flash drive
USB flash drive model
History

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/ firmware UI published on the official website.

Tune, Support

About the User Interface - Tune, Support

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/ firmware UI published on the official website.

First Printing

USB flash disk Printing

warning Note: Keep the Extrusion switch lock before printing.

Insert the storage device
USB flash drive model
Select to print
Printing

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/ firmware UI published on the official website.

LAN Printing

Download

Creality Print
at (www.crealitycloud.com) or find the software on a USB flash drive and install it.

Tips: the computer must be in the same local area network as the printer
Choose a language and region
Choose a Printer
Import model files
Open the model and click on "Slice"

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

First Printing - LAN Printing

Creality Cloud printing

Search for "Creality Cloud" in the App Store, download and install it
Sign up
Log in
Add a new device
Added successfully
Select model on the homepage
Slice
Print
Select a device
Printing...

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

Functional Specification

Extrude, Filament Retreat

Extrude
Functional Specification - Extrude

Filament Retreat
Functional Specification - Filament Retreat

warning NOTE: The nozzle temperature must be set according to the filament properties.

information The current interface is for reference only. Due to the continuous upgrading of functions, it shall be subject to the latest software/firmware UI published on the official website.

Tips and Routine Maintenance

Maintenance Items

Maintenance instructions

Machine cleanup	Clean the debris inside the machine to ensure that its operation is not affected.	Before each print
Hot end	Solution to extruder blockage: After preheating and removing the filaments, raise the temperature of the extruder and poke into the extruder from top to bottom using an extruder cleaner until the blocked filaments are poked out.	After extruder blockage
	Replace the nozzle.	Cumulative print time per 500 hours
	Check if the wire output is normal, if not, please check if the extruder is blocked.	After each change of filaments
	Check the nozzle for filament residue, if so, heat the nozzle and remove it with a tool.	Before each print
Printing platform	Check the surface of the platform for residual filaments and glue, if so, clean the surface of the platform.	Before each print
Motion mechanism	XYZ optic axis lubrication.	Cumulative print time per 500 hours
Equipment self-test	Axis movement.	Cumulative print time per 300 hours
	Optimization of vibration veins.
	Auto Leveling.
Filament replacement	Replacement of filaments of the same kind: follow the normal Retreat - Feed process.	/
Filament replacement	Replacement of different filaments: Preheat the nozzle to reach the target temperature of the current filament; then retreat it, replace with the target filament, and preheat the nozzle to the higher filament extrude temperature of the two filaments; feed for 30s until the filament has been completely extruded, and finally set the nozzle temperature to the temperature of current filament nozzle.	/

If the above issues cannot be resolved:

You can log in to the Creality Official Wiki (https://wiki.creality.com) to explore more detailed after-sales service tutorials.
Or contact our after-sales service center at +86 755 3396 5666, or send e-mail to cs@creality.com.

Precautions for printing

Lubrication and maintenance

Precautions - Lubrication and maintenance

information Tips: please grease and lubricate the designated areas regularly (as shown in the picture). (Users may buy the grease themselves for machine maintenance.)

Use and maintenance of flexible platform

Features

Stronger model adhesion, easy to remove the model after printing.
Double-sided epoxy resin coating, both sides can be used for printing.
Epoxy resin coating does not blister, textured surface is easy to clean.

Precautions for use

If the heated bed temperature is too low during printing, poor adhesion may occur.
If there is oil or hand sweat on the platform surface, poor adhesion may occur.
Excessive nozzle pressure or forcefully removing the model with a metal spatula can easily damage the epoxy coating.

information If you want to buy the above flexible platform, you can enter the mall https://vip.creality.com/en/goods-detail/2105 for purchase.

Together with the flexible platform after the printed model has been cooled down Remove from the device and partially bend the platform slightly to separate the model from the platform.(No excessive bending of the platform to prevent it from being deformed and unusable)
The residue of the platform filaments can be scraped off with a blade. Be cautious of safety when using.
When the first layer of the model is not glued, it is recommended to apply glue stick evenly on the surface of the platform.

information Reminder: Since the printing platform is quick-wear, it is recommended to replace the printing platform regularly to ensure that the first layer of the model is adhered.

Cleaning of debris inside the chassis

Maintenance - Cleaning of debris inside the chassis
*Due to the differences between different machine models, the actual objects and the images can differ. Please refer to the actual machine.

Firmware Upgrade

You can upgrade the firmware directly through the device screen;
You can upgrade the firmware via the Creality Cloud OTA;
Please visit the official website https://www.creality.com, click on "Service Center → Firmware/Software Download → Download the required firmware", install and use it.

Product Operation and After-Sales Service Information

You can log in to the Creality Official Wiki (https://wiki.creality.com) to explore more detailed after-sales service tutorials.

Creality Wiki
Or contact our after-sales service center at +86 755 3396 5666, or send e-mail to cs@creality.com.

NOTES

warning

Do not use the printer in any way other than described herein in order to avoid personal injury or property damage;
Do not place the printer near any heat source or flammable or explosive objects. We suggest placing it in a well-ventilated, cool and dustless environment;
Do not expose the printer to a violent vibration or any other unstable environment, as this may cause poor print quality;
Please use recommended filaments to avoid clogging of the extrusion head and causing damage to the machine;
Do not use the power cable of other products during installation. Always use a grounded three-prong power outlet, which accompanies the printer;
Do not touch the nozzle and the heated bed during operation to avoid burns or personal injury;
Do not wear gloves or wraps while operating the machine to prevent entrapment of movable parts that could cause crushing and cutting injuries to bodily parts;
Use the provided tools to clean the filament from the extruder in time taking advantage of the residual temperature after printing. Do not touch the extruder directly when cleaning, otherwise it may cause burns;
Clean the printer frequently. Clean the printer body with a dry cloth regularly after powering off the printer, wipe away dust, bonded print filament and foreign objects;
Children under 10 years old should not use the printer without supervision, otherwise it may cause personal injury;
Users should comply with the laws and regulations of the corresponding countries and regions where the equipment is located (used), abide by professional ethics, pay attention to safety obligations, and strictly prohibit the use of our products or equipment for any illegal purposes; Creality will not be responsible for any violators' legal liability under any circumstance;
Tip: Do not plug in or unplug wires on a charged basis.

Contact Information

You can visit our official website (https://www.creality.com) to find information regarding software, hardware, contact information, device warranty information, and more.

Tel: +86 755-8523 4565

E-mail: cs@creality.com