Prodium XXL Pro Manuel utilisateur
User manual: Prodim XXL Pro
User manual: Prodim XXL Pro
Version 2.0
May 2015
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1. Content
1. Content............................................................................................................................................ 2
2. Welcome to the world of 3D printing ............................................................................................. 3
3. Safety............................................................................................................................................... 4
4. Specifications................................................................................................................................... 5
Printing ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Dimensions.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Temperature........................................................................................................................................ 5
Electrical .............................................................................................................................................. 5
5. FFF 3D-print technology .................................................................................................................. 6
6. Setting up the Prodim XXL Pro ........................................................................................................ 7
7. Computer preference and settings ................................................................................................. 9
8. Installing the software................................................................................................................... 10
9. Printer Settings.............................................................................................................................. 13
10. Prepare G-code for printing ...................................................................................................... 14
11. How to calculate the amount of filament used in weight......................................................... 16
12. Prepare G-code for printing with dual extruder ....................................................................... 18
13. Preparing your print profile....................................................................................................... 20
14. Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 24
15. Replacing material..................................................................................................................... 28
16. Calibrating the 2nd extruder....................................................................................................... 29
17. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 30
18. Warranty and repair.................................................................................................................. 32
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2. Welcome to the world of 3D printing
Thank you for choosing Prodim as supplier for your 3D printing partner!
This user manual is designed to show you some basic steps in the 3D printing world. A world that is
our future, full of challenges and opportunities.
It is essential that you read through this manual, as there are also some tips how to work safe and
secure.
Let’s start making amazing things!
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3. Safety
Safety alert symbols precede each safety message in this manual. These symbols
indicate potential safety hazards that could harm you or others or cause product or
property damage.
Warning:
The Prodim XXL Pro generates high temperatures. Do not reach inside
the machine when operating. Always allow the Prodim XXL Pro to cool
down first.
Warning:
The Prodim XXL Pro includes moving parts. Never reach the Prodim XXL
Pro when the machine is in operation.
Warning:
Do not leave the Prodim XXL Pro unattended during operation.
Caution:
Only use the power supply provided with your Prodim XXL Pro.
Caution:
We recommend only to use materials supplied by Prodim XXL Pro. Other
materials can have unexpected properties with can influence the quality
or worse.
Caution:
In case of emergency disconnect power supply from wall socket.
Caution:
Prodim XXL Pro melts plastic during printing. Plastic odors are emitted
during this operation. Make sure to set up the Prodim XXL Pro in a well-
ventilated area.
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4. Specifications
Printing
Print technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Layer resolution: 50 µm
Position resolution: 50 µm
Nozzle diameter: 0,40 mm (default)
Filament: 1,75mm Prodim XXL Pro filament
Dimensions
Build volume: 360x280x230mm
Frame dimensions: 620x400x520mm
Total weight: 20,5 kg
Temperature
Ambient operating temperature: 10˚C - 40 ˚C
Storage temperature: 0˚C - 50 ˚C
Electrical
AC input: 88-264 VAC
Frequency range: 47-63 Hz
DC Voltage: 24V
Rated Current: 13A
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5. FFF 3D-print technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an additive manufacturing technology commonly used for
modeling, prototyping, and production applications.
FFF works on an "additive" principle by laying down material in layers; a plastic filament or metal
wire is unwound from a coil and supplies material to produce a part.
The technology was developed by S. Scott Crump in the late 1980s and was commercialized in 1990.
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6. Setting up the Prodim XXL Pro
After unpacking the Prodim XXL Pro, the next step is setting up the printer. A few things are
important:
-The Prodim XXL Pro must be placed on a smooth and level surface
-There must be an electric socket available
-It is recommended to choose a room or place which has a decent ventilation. Although, try to
avoid draught.
Before testing and connecting the printer to the computer, choose a solid table or desk, to put the
printer on. Next step is to install the glassplate (use the 4 clamps), spool holders and tube holders
including tube at the right side of the machine.
Glassplate Tubeholder Spoolholder
Next step is to connect the power cable. You can find the
connection on the right side of the machine (at the
bottom). Here you can also find the On/Off switch.
Power cable and On/Off switch.
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Switch the machine on and connect the Prodim XXL Pro with a computer
via the USB cable. You can find the USB port at the back of the machine.
Above the USB port, there is another On/Off switch for safety.
Once the USB cable is connected, the computer will detect a new USB
device on one of the COM ports. In the next chapter you can find the
description how to install the printer driver and software.
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7. Computer preference and settings
To use your Prodim XXL Pro you will need a laptop or desktop computer with at least Windows 7 and
several USB Ports.
It is also important that:
-All windows updates are disabled
-Energy saving mode is off
-The computer or laptop is not connected to the internet during (longer) print jobs.
Most communication problems are caused by faulty settings.
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8. Installing the software
Windows only, there is also an Apple OS package.
On the Prodim XXL Pro website you can download the driver and software to control your Prodim
XXL Pro 3D printer. Always install the software as administrator.
Make sure when installing the software that the printer is not connected via the usb cable.
Go to Support; Downloads and click on: Orcabot Repetier Host Setup. The software will be
downloaded. When double clicking on the executable, the software will start the installation.
First, choose your preferred language for the installation.
The following dialog will appear:
Click: “Next”
If you agree with the license agreement,
select “I accept the agreement” and click
“Next”.
Select the destination folder and click “Next”.
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