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10/24/2017

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  • Page 1 FABLICATOR User Manual Need to ask a question? Contact technicalsupport@fablicator.com 10/24/2017...
  • Page 2 Contents Unpacking the Startup Kit ..........................3 Unpacking the SX ............................5 Loading Filament ............................8 Removing Filament ............................. 11 Slicing your first part ........................... 14 Printing Your First Part ..........................17 Extruder Problems ............................19 Clearing an Extruder Clog ..........................21 Wedged Filament removal ..........................

  • Page 3: Unpacking The Startup Kit

    Unpacking the Startup Kit Verify the following are contained within the small startup kit box. Allen Wrenches and Part Scraper Tool Primer Bottles Calipers music wire Power Cord 3 Spools Filament Windows Backup CD Front Panel Handle Flex Idler 76mm Spool Holder 54mm Spool Holder User Manual Right Side Panel...
  • Page 4 Add acetone to the dropper bottles to begin dissolving the primer pellets. The bottles should be filled to the line shown. Peel the protective covers from the plastic panels. Use your fingernail or a razor blade to lift up the edge to get them started.

  • Page 5: Unpacking The Sx

    Unpacking the SX The SX is shipped in two Packages. One large package containing the printer and one smaller package containing the required accessories. Unpacking the unit and accessories in an uncluttered area is recommended. Start by opening the large box and removing the protective foam inserts.
  • Page 6 Failure to attach the feet will cause the printer to badly scratch most surfaces! Place the Fablicator on a sturdy table or desk Remove the yellow Z axis spacers and all remaining yellow zip ties.
  • Page 7 Insert the spool holder into the frame on either side of the machine. Attach the clear magnetic panels to the machine. The Fablicator SX is now completely assembled and ready to start printing.

  • Page 8: Loading Filament

    The built in yellow LEDs should be OFF Open the Fablicator shortcut on the desktop This will open the interface to control the Fablicator First, the filament needs to be loaded into the machine. Press the Set button to the right of the Extruder Temp text to set the extruder to 240C.
  • Page 9 Wait for the Extruder temp to exceed 200 C The extruder temp bar shows the current extrude temperature vs. the set temperature Home all axis to make sure the print head is in a convenient position. Attach a spool to the spool holder. There are different sized spools and holders, so you may need to change the spool holder if it does not fit the spool you want to use.
  • Page 10 The filament should be inserted so it just touches the drive wheel and idler. Hold the filament against the drive wheel and idler while pressing the Extrude button in the Fablicator interface. The extruder motor will start to turn and grip the filament.

  • Page 11: Removing Filament

    Removing Filament Open the Fablicator shortcut on the desktop This will open the interface to control the Fablicator The nozzle needs to be heated up to remove the filament. Press the Set button to the right of the Extruder Temp text to set the extruder to 240C. . This will heat up the extruder so filament can be loaded and unloaded.
  • Page 12 Press the Reverse button which will back out 60mm of filament from the extruder. After the extruder motor stops, lightly pull on the filament and it should come out of the extruder assembly. Trim the last 4 inches off of the filament so only unmarred plastic is visible.
  • Page 13 If you wish to add another spool of filament, now is a good time. Otherwise, turn off the extruder by pressing the Off button next to the Extruder temp text.

  • Page 14: Slicing Your First Part

    Slicing your first part Open the Fablicator shortcut on the desktop This will open the interface to control the Fablicator SX. Click the Load file button in the top left corner This will allow you to select a .STL file to prepare it for printing.
  • Page 15 A right click on the part box allows a part to be scaled, multiplied, or transformed (rotated, flipped) if desired. Additional parts can be added to the print using the Open button. Select the Style tab, and set this part to 01 Coarse, Solid using the drop down menu.
  • Page 16 Lastly, the settings used to slice your part are visible on the bottom right of the screen. When done previewing your print, close KISSlicer. You MUST close KISSlicer before loading the g-code file into the Fablicator interface...

  • Page 17: Printing Your First Part

    Printing Your First Part Open the Fablicator interface, and Click the “Load File” button. Select the G-Code file that was just created, and click Open. In this example it is Ruler 6in.gcode unless you renamed the file something else. Before starting the print, always apply a thin coat of the primer solution to the print surface.
  • Page 18 When the print is complete, wait for the bed to cool down before removing the part with the safety razor, generally the bed should be below 40C. Cooler is better. If you do not wait for the part to cool down, it may deform when you try and remove it, or be extremely difficult to remove.

  • Page 19: Extruder Problems

    See the section on bed leveling and calibration First, check that the nozzle is heating up. Set the temperature within the Fablicator interface to 240 and see if it rises from room temperature. If no change is seen on-screen, physically check to see if the heater block is getting hot.
  • Page 20 If the heater cartridge is very high or low resistance, replace it. If the heater cartridge resistance is OK, replace the controller board. The second thing to check is that the cooling fan is spinning and not obstructed by dirt or other debris. Clean excessive debris and/or check the fan’s connection.

  • Page 21: Clearing An Extruder Clog

    First, remove the filament from the extruder by heating the nozzle up and pressing reverse within the Fablicator interface. If the filament breaks off rather than pulls out normally you likely have a piece of wedged filament.
  • Page 22 If the wire easily passes through the entire metal body of the nozzle assembly, there is probably a small piece of debris blocking the nozzle. If the wire stops partway up the metal extruder body, there is probably a piece of wedged filament blocking its path.

  • Page 23: Wedged Filament Removal

    Wedged Filament removal Once determined you are dealing with a piece of wedged filament, there are two methods to get it un- stuck. First, remove the fan shroud Remove the screw, and tilt the shroud out of the way. Be careful, as the fan wire will remain attached. Second, remove the idler wheel using the 2mm hex Third, Remove the filament driver (attached with a grub screw using a 1/16”...
  • Page 24 A piece of tape is suggested to hold it out of the way. Then heat up the extruder in the Fablicator interface Using the long arm of the 1/16” Allen key, push down hard on the key to attempt to dislodge the filament.
  • Page 25 DO NOT EXCEDED THE DEPTH MARKED WITH TAPE Once the filament path is all clear, heat up the nozzle in the Fablicator interface and manually push filament down into the nozzle before doing any reassembly. The filament should flow easily.
  • Page 26 To reassemble the extruder, pull the filament out of the nozzle while the extruder is hot. Reattach the filament driver. (the side with the set screw should be closest to the motor) Align the flat on the extruder motor with the set screw on the filament driver.
  • Page 27 After double checking the Driver set screw, idler screw, and fan shroud screws are all snug, the extruder is ready to be used again.

  • Page 28: Cleaning A Blocked Nozzle Tip (Simple Method)

    Cleaning a blocked nozzle tip (simple method) With some luck, there is a quick way to remove the debris from the Fablicator nozzle tip. First, heat the nozzle to 240C and pass the music wire completely through the nozzle from the tip through the inlet.
  • Page 29 Press the disable motor switch on the front of the machine marked EXT. The yellow LED should be illuminated. Wait for the extruder temperature to reach 90C. AS SOON AS the temperature reaches 90C, pull up on the filament and manually remove it from the extruder in a firm, but not violent, manner.
  • Page 30 Repeat steps 3-8, slightly varying the temperature when you pull the filament out (maybe 80c or 85c) Once an approximately cone shaped tip is visible, re- heat the extruder If you are unable to get the cone shaped tip after a few tries, skip to step 12.
  • Page 31 Press the extrude button a few times to ensure filament is extruding freely. You may need to repeat this method a few times to completely remove a tough clog. If a clog persists, you can continue to the involved method in the next section...

  • Page 32: Cleaning A Blocked Nozzle Tip (Involved Method)

    1/16” allen key included in the startup kit) Make sure the fan shroud is not in contact with the nozzle heater block. A piece of tape is suggested to hold it out of the way. Then heat up the extruder in the Fablicator interface...
  • Page 33 Try and feed a piece of the .012” music wire from the tip of the nozzle to the top of the extruder. If you encounter resistance, use small pliers to hold the wire a short distance from its end. A small bit of force may be needed to get the wire past the first 1/16”...
  • Page 34 Manually add new filament into the nozzle and try pushing it through with your fingers. If it still feels blocked, remove the filament and repeat steps 1-6 again. If both the simple and involved methods fail to fix a clog, please contact Fablicator technical support.

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