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  • Page 1 UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 2 3D Printing Systems Ltd. UP 3D Printers are manufactured by Tiertime / PP3DP in China. 3D Print- ing Systems is the exclusive distributor of the UP 3D Printers in Australia and New Zealand.
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  • Page 5 Keep fingers away from moving parts. Tools and parts should be stored at a suitable height away from small children. Tools should be used in conjunction with safety gloves and glasses. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 6: The Following Classifications Are Used In This Manual

    1.2.3 Protection The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage may occur. Do not shut down the UP System or pull out the USB cable when loading a digital model, or the model data may be lost.
  • Page 7 2. Overview Thank you for choosing the UP Plus 2 3D Printer. It is designed with ultimate portability and sim- plicity in mind. The system and software allows you to print great models with only a few key- strokes, even if you have never used a 3D printer before. The system uses a nozzle to deposit mol- ten plastic, so printed parts are strong and durable.
  • Page 8 ’’‡ƒ”ƒ…‡ Figure 1. Front view of printer UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 9: Status Indicators

    Computer is sending / spooling job to the printer. Flashing 5 times per second Extruder is heating Flashing 2 times per second Printing in progress Flashing about every 2 seconds Printing has stopped. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 10 ……‡••‘”‹‡• PARTS UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 11: Printer Physical Characteristics

    Output (optional feeder) 12VDC 1amp Smart auto-generated and easy to Model Support break away support material. Input Format Workstation compatibility Windows XP/Vista/7 & Mac 2.4.3 Environmental specifications Ambient temperature 15°C 30°C Relative humidity 20% 50% UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 12 4. Load the spool of filament onto the roll holder, with the filament coming out from the back of the roll / printer. Do not let go of the end of the filament! UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 13 6. Push the end of the filament into the print head feed Push the end of the filament into the print head feed hole as far down as it will go. as far down as it will go. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 14 260c, then it will beep and start feeding the fila- ment out of the nozzle in a long line. It will do this for about 30 seconds, remove the extruded filament. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 15 18. In the software, click 3D Print / Auto Level. (if “Auto Level” is greyed out check the connections) The platform will rise up and the auto level sensor will touch the Perfboard in nine points and record the level- ling positions.
  • Page 16 21. The table will rise up and the nozzle will touch the sil- ver switch in order to automatically set the height. (the value will be around +/- 135mm) My First Print 22. Download the test “bunny.stl” file. This is an excellent http://3dprintingsystems.com/d...

  • Page 17: Installing 3D Printer Software

    Windows: Start the UPx.xx setup.exe file and install it to the specified directory (Default is “Pro- gram files/UP” or for 64bit computers Program files x86\UP”). Note: This installs the UP soft- ware, the UP drivers, UP spares files and firmware into your Program files/UP folder.

  • Page 18: Initialising The Printer

    4.2.3 Windows XP or others Connect the printer to a computer with the USB cable. The computer should pop up the “Found New Hardware Wizard” window. Choose “No, not this time”, and then “Next”. Then choose “Install from a list or specific location (Ad-...
  • Page 19 Physical methods) There are three different methods to level the platform, the easiest method is automatic when using the UP Plus 2. Software and Physical levelling sections can be skipped. —–‘ƒ–‹… ‡˜‡ŽŽ‹‰ 1. Ensure your Perfboard is clean and smooth both sides, as a small piece of plastic could cause the levelling to be uneven.

  • Page 20: How Does Automatic Platform Levelling Work

    ‘– ”‡“—‹”‡† ƒ—ƒŽ ‘ˆ–™ƒ”‡ Žƒ–ˆ‘” ‡˜‡ŽŽ‹‰ This is not required as the UP Plus 2 has automatic platform levelling, refer to 6.1 Ensure your Perfboard is clean and smooth both sides, as a small piece of plastic could cause the levelling to be uneven.
  • Page 21 Make sure the gap between nozzle and the highest point on the platform is zero. Click and long press the green up arrow to lift the platform to a high height like 135mm. Move the nozzle / platform to each of the 9 locations on the platform by clicking the correspond- ing location number (1, 2...9).
  • Page 22 7. Platform height (Automatic or Manual) There are two ways of setting the platform height Automatic and Manual on the UP Plus 2. The easiest method is to use the Automatic method so skip the manual method.
  • Page 23 134mm. The smaller increments as you get closer to the UP Plus has a print height of 135 to 138mm. nozzle. If you do crash the platform into the nozzle, it is best to initialise again.
  • Page 24 You do not need to initialise the printer after every print. Only when switching on the printer or cancelling a print. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 25: Loading The Filament Into The Extruder

    Click on the menu “3DPrint” -> “Maintenance” -> “Extrude”. The printer extruder will now start to heat. (Takes approximately 10mins) After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep. ENSURE YOU HAVE REMOVED THE AUTO LEVEL SENSOR!
  • Page 26 (Takes approximately 10mins) After the printer nozzle has warmed up to 260°C, the printer will beep. Gently pull out the fila- ment from the top of the extruder head. After the printer beeps a second time (meaning the extru- sion process is complete), pull away the piece of filament.

  • Page 27: Using The Basic Functions

    9. Using the basic functions –ƒ”– –Š‡ ’”‘‰”ƒ Click on the UP icon on the desktop. FILE 3D Print Edit View Tools Help UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 28: Loading A 3D Model

    9.2 Loading a 3D model Click “File / Open” or on the toolbar and select the model you want to open. UP Software only supports STL files (which is the standard input format for 3D printing files), and the UP3 file for- mat (which is UP’s proprietary compressed STL format)

  • Page 29: View Options

    Fixing STL Files: If you load a model and parts of it are highlighted in red, then the model has some errors. The Up software has an option that attempts to fix models with bad surfaces. Under the “Edit” menu you will see a “Fix” option. Select the model with inverted surfaces, and click the “Fix”...
  • Page 30 View: The system has 8 preset standard views stored under the “View” button on the toolbar. Click the View button on the toolbar (the start-up value for the View button is “Fit") to find these options: (Windows version) (Mac version) UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 31: Model Transformations

    For example: Rotate the model around Y axis by 30 Procedure: 1. Click “Rotate”; 2. Input 30 in the text box 3. Click “Y axis”. Note: positive numbers rotate counter clockwise and negative numbers rotate clockwise. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 32 Procedures: 1. Click “Scale”; 2. Input 2.0 in the text box; 3. Click “Scale” again. Example2: Scale up the model by 1.2 times along the Z axis only. Procedures: 1. Click “Scale”; 2. Input 1.2 in the text box; 3. Click “Z axis”...

  • Page 33: Other Maintenance Options

    Withdraw: Withdraws the material from the extrusion head. When the material runs out, or the nozzle needs to be changed, click this button. When the nozzle is up to temperature (260°C) and beeps, gently pull out the material. If the material gets stuck, pull it out it by hand.
  • Page 34 The “Bottom” button returns the platform to the lowest position. Set Nozzle Height: Takes whatever value you have in the “To” box and transfers it to the Nozzle box of the setup screen. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 35: Print Preferences

    Solid Honeycomb: The part is made of nearly solid plastic, which gives you the strongest part with a longer print time. This setting is recommended for strong and functional parts. Semi-Solid Honeycomb UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 36 In the image on the left of a green curve, the red indicates the amount of support material, changing the angle higher will produce more support. Set to > 10° Set to > 50° UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 37 Support - Area: The surface area above which support material gets used. When you choose 5mm , for example, there will be no support if the overhanging area is less than 5mm UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 38 (along the Y axis). It keeps building up horizontal rows of support material for as many mm as you have chosen. Then, just before it gets to the bottom surface of the real part, it starts to build support layers perpendicular to the raft layers layer.
  • Page 39 For large models results can be improved by preheating the build platform. Click the “Preheat” option on the “3D Print” menu and the printer begins to heat the platform. Let the platform get up UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual...
  • Page 40 105°C before beginning to print. Click menu “3D Print->Print”, and the print dialog box pops up. Choose “Preferences” to set the printing parameters. Click “OK” to begin to print. (Windows version) (Mac version) ’–‹‘• —”‹‰ ”‹–‹‰ Stop All: By pressing “Stop All” or the “Stop Print” icon will terminate the current print.
  • Page 41 Having the door open or closed really depends on the type of model you are printing. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 42: Model Removal

    Slide the spatula under the model and slowly wiggle it back and forth to pry loose the model. TIP: Remember to use gloves as the platform and model may still be hot. The spatula is sharp, gloves must be worn. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 43 ABS fatigue marks (were the ABS plastic goes white from stress). You can easily get the original colour of the ABS back with a slight brushing of Acetone (nail varnish re- mover). UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 44 TIP: If you find it difficult to remove the Support or Raft try printing with the extruder door open, but watch out for warping. Open the door after the raft is complete. 11.2 CAUTION: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN REMOVING SUPPORT MATERIAL, ESPECIALLY WITH PLA MATERIAL. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 45 CAUTION: The support material and the tools are sharp. Wear gloves and safety glasses when removing the part from the printer or support material. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    The Vertical calibration procedure allows you to ensure that the printer platform is perfectly hori- zontal and that the printer prints consistently in the X, Y and Z direction. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 47 In the UP software, click “3D Print” menu and click “Calibrate” Click “Reset” and click OK. (the status bar should then show 0 values as per pic- ture) In the UP software open the Calibration model located “C:\program files\UP\Example\Calibrate96.UP3” Open the “Calibrate” box form the “3D Print”...
  • Page 48 2. If your ROM version on the “About” page is lower, then follow 3.) otherwise If your ROM version on the “About” page is lower, then follow 3.) otherwise If your ROM version on the “About” page is lower, then follow 3.) otherwise you're UP Plus is up to date! 3.

  • Page 49: Tips & Tricks To Avoid Warping

    ”‹–‡† ’ƒ”‡ ’ƒ”–• Almost all the plastic parts on the printer are printed by the UP printer itself. If you need to print spare parts for your printer, the files for all spare parts can be found in the C:\Program Files (x86)\UP\Example\ Spare Parts folder.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    1. Close the vent door on the extruder head Nozzle too cool 2. Check in maintenance of the extruder temperature and contact support. Platform too cool 1. Check in maintenance of the platform temperature and UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 51 • When extruding plastic, if the filament comes out at an angle, that's a sign of a blocked nozzle / column. • The photo above shows a good extrusion. The filament is a thick straight line. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 52 You might need to gently push the nozzle down while unscrewing the nozzle to remove it, as the remaining plastic will act like a soft glue holding it in place, hence the reason to “withdraw” to heat up the residue plastic in the nozzle. Soak the nozzle for 24hrs in acetone.
  • Page 53 • Click “Withdraw” again, when the printer beeps. Using the gloves and a 1–1.5mm drill bit and using your hand twist and poke up into the • silver column of the extruder column removing any plastic residue.
  • Page 54 2. Click “Device Manager” button, and the following dialog box will popup. Find the “3DPrinter@FreeMC” in the USB section. 3. Click the right mouse button and select the “Uninstall” option. The confirm dialog box will ap- pear. Click “OK”. UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...
  • Page 55 5. Unplug the USB cable, then plug again. Windows will find a new device. Manually select driver folder (Default is C:\Program files\UP\Driver or C:\Program files(X86)\UP\Driver); 6. There should now be a new driver section in the device manager as shown below: UP Plus 2 3D Printer User Manual v 2013.10.24...

  • Page 56: Appendix A - Support

    Appendix A - Support Please take the time to join the UP community forum where are UP users hangout. forum.3dprintingsystems.com To get support for your product please contact 3D Printing Systems Australia New Zealand Phone: +61 (0)3 9099 0225 Phone: +64 (0)9 281 4206 support@3DPrintingSystems.com...
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