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- Page 1 Quick start guide...
- Page 2 Firmware 1.1...
- Page 3 Welcome to the world of Witbox! How do I use this manual? To make sure you use your Witbox correctly, read this manual carefully before using the printer for the first time. These instructions are based on the factory settings for the device.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
What is Cura? Online resources for Cura Downloading and installation Cura setup wizard for the Witbox Appearance and main controls Loading a 3D object Generating and saving a file on the SD card Printing a 3D object using the Witbox... - Page 5 Using and maintaining your Witbox Why is it important to use and maintain the printer correctly? Online resources: use and maintenance Cleaning the nozzle Updating the firmware Safety precautions Troubleshooting FAQs Technical support 29 Technical specifications Correct disposal of the product...
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Page 6: What Is A 3D Printer
A 3D printer is a device that is capable of creating solid, three-dimensional objects using a design produced on a computer. Currently, there are various technologies that make this possible. The Witbox uses the method known as Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF), which builds objects by adding one layer of melted polymer filament on top of another until the item has been completed. -
Page 7: Getting Started
GETTING STARTED Box contents Before using your Witbox printer for the first time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the items listed below are missing, contact the retailer where you purchased the device. Witbox 3D printer... - Page 8 Print base Set of two keys 2 side panels and 1 top panel USB cable Power cable Metal spool holder Spool of PLA filament (1.75 mm) SD card Sample printed object...
- Page 9 4 feet/underside supports 1 replacement Hot-End 2 cleaning needles 3 Allen keys (1.5, 2.5 and 4 mm)
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Page 10: Basic Glossary
Power socket: Located at the back of the printer, towards the bottom. On/Off switch: Dual-position switch to turn the Witbox on and off. USB port: Connector for the USB cable; located on the right side of the... -
Page 12: Unpacking Your Witbox
Unpacking your Witbox Your Witbox printer has been carefully packaged using durable materials that incorporate safety features to protect it during transportation. 1. The box is made from two pieces of cardboard: a tray-shaped piece on the bottom and a printed piece on top. To remove the top piece, first remove the two circular plastic tabs connecting it to the bottom piece. -
Page 13: Attaching The Side Panels
Caution! heavy object. 4. The Witbox is supported on four metal “feet” that are designed to allow one printer to be stacked on top of another. These are packaged along with the Witbox and can be attached immediately in order to protect it. To avoid scratching the table, take care when moving the printer and try not to drag it. -
Page 14: Attaching The Top Panel
Open the front door using the keys you will find in the box of accessories. Cut the two ties that are attached to the extruder carriage. Caution! Use scissors or wire cutters. Attaching the top panel Remove the plastic film protectors from both sides of the top panel. Position the panel on top of the printer. -
Page 15: Attaching The Spool And Support
Caution! Handle with care Attaching the spool and support The spools of filament need to be placed on a spool-holder. First, attach the metal support to the rear of the printer by inserting the short end into the corresponding slot. Then remove the plastic protector from the spool and place it onto the spool-holder. -
Page 16: Setting Up
SETTING UP Once you have plugged the Witbox in, it’s ready to be switched on. The LCD screen will light up and display the name of the current firmware version. Control panel When you switch the Witbox on, the LCD screen will display information regarding the status of the device, such as its temperature, name, etc. - Page 17 To help you with this process, step-by-step instructions will be given via the LCD screen. To level the print base you need to adjust the three screws located underneath the base support. 1. Place the sheet of calibration paper (supplied) onto the print base. Press the control wheel and go to Control >...
- Page 18 3. Press the control wheel again, and the extruder will move onto the second calibration point. Repeat the previous process, then do the same again for the third calibration point. 4. Finally, the extruder will move across to the centre of the base, and you will be asked to verify the distance between the nozzle and the print base once again.
- Page 19 Loading the filament Now you’re ready to load the filament into the Witbox and print a test object. 1. Go to Control > Filament > Load. The extruder will heat itself to a temperature o f 2 2 0 °C . Yo u c a n m o n i t o r t h e temperature increases on the LCD screen.
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Page 20: Printing A Test Object
Printing a test object The SD card that came with your Witbox has been pre-loaded at the factory with a number of files for printing test objects. All our printers are tested before they leave our factories, and in the box of... -
Page 21: Printing An Object Using Cura
When you reach step 2 of the setup process, select the third option; i.e. Other(Ex: RepRap, MakerBot, Witbox). You do not have to select anything else on this screen. You will then be asked to choose a predefined machine profile. Select Witbox again and move onto the final screen, where you will be informed that the setup process has been successfully completed. -
Page 23: Appearance And Main Controls
Witbox. This screen allows you to examine the 3D models we have loaded, as well as move, rotate and resize them and add new objects to the work area. -
Page 24: Printing A 3D Object Using The Witbox
(in grams) required to print the object. Printing a 3D object using the Witbox Now you can remove the SD card from your computer and insert it back into your Witbox. -
Page 25: Using And Maintaining Your Witbox
Updating the firmware Our team of professionals is constantly striving to improve the capabilities of your Witbox printer. To guarantee optimum print quality and technical assistance, make sure your printer always uses the most up-to-date version of the firmware. -
Page 26: Safety Precautions
Do not bend or damage the power cable, touch it with wet hands, or pull on it in order to unplug the cable from the power socket. • The Witbox operates at high temperatures and contains moving parts that could cause injury if touched during operation. Do not access the interior of the printer or touch the extruder while in operation. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING FAQs I can’t load the filament into the extruder Trim the end of the filament again. Throw away any damaged, bent or excessively curved sections. Make sure there is no filament residue in the guide tube. The LCD screen is showing strange letters/symbols. What should I do? Remove the SD card from the printer and then put it back in again. -
Page 28: Technical Support
Can I pause the Witbox while it is printing? Yes, you can pause an ongoing printing operation by pressing the control wheel and selecting the option Pause Print. When you want to resume printing, go back to the same menu and select the option Resume Print. -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Printer: (x)505 x (y)388 x (z)450 mm Print area: (x)297 x (y)210 x (z)200 mm Box: (x)622 x (y)524 x (z)624 mm Mechanics (general) Powder-coated steel chassis Toughened chrome bars for the X, Y and Z carriages Igus bushing for X, Y and Z Igus E-chains Igus screw drive for the Z axis with flexible motor coupling... - Page 30 Electronics Ramps 1.4 Mega 2560 LCD screen with rotary encoder and push-button navigation Glass cold base, A4-size (29.7 x 21.0 cm) 348 W input power 100k thermistors in the extruder 40 W, 12 V heater cartridge Software Marlin-derived firmware Recommended software environment: Cura Software Permitted files: .stl, .gcode Compatible OS: Windows XP and later Mac OS X and later...
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Page 31: Correct Disposal Of The Product
CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT (Waste electrical and electronic equipment. Applies within the European Union and in European countries with selective sorting processes for waste materials). The inclusion of this symbol on the product and/or its accessories (extruder, cables, etc.) and documentation indicates that they cannot be processed as household waste at the end of their useful life. -
Page 32: Declaration Of Conformity
Calle Sofía, 10. 28232 - Las Rozas (Madrid). CIF: B85991941 Made in Spain Declares that the: Witbox complies with the provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC and the following harmonised standards: UNE EN ISO 12100-1 and 2 EN ISO 14121-1:2007 EN 60204-1:2007 UNE EN 13849-1:2007.