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- Page 1 Witbox 2 Quick start guide...
- Page 2 Welcome to the world of Witbox 2. How do I use this manual? To make sure that you use your Witbox 2 correctly, please read this manual carefully before you start using it. These instructions are based on the factory settings.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
19 Changing the filament and the temperature during printing 20 Levelling the print bed 22 Printing a File with Cura. 22 Printing Remotely with Octoprint. 23 Use and Maintenance of Your Witbox 2. 23 Importance of correct use and maintenance 23 Online material 23 Cleaning the Hot-End... - Page 4 30 Troubleshooting. 30 Common issues 33 Technical Specifications.
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Page 5: What Is A 3D Printer
A 3D printer is a machine which can produce three-dimensional solid objects from a computer-generated design. Various technologies are currently available for this purpose. Your Witbox 2 uses Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) which consists in adding layer upon layer of melted polymer material until the desired piece has been created Witbox 2 online material. -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started. Box Contents Before using your Witbox 2 for the first time, please check the contents of the box. If any of the following items are missing, please contact the distributor that sold you the 3D printer: Witbox 2 3D printer... - Page 7 Cold print bed Set of two keys USB cable European power cable UK power cable Two side panels and one top panel Reel-holder Reel of 1.75mm PLA filament...
- Page 8 Printed test piece SD card Four support legs Five PTFE tubes Two cleaning needles Spatula Metallic bristle brush Four Allen keys of 1.5, 2, 2.5 Carriage immobiliser for and 4 mm transportation...
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Page 9: Basic Glossary
Power inlet: located at the rear of the printer. Power switch: the button for switching the Witbox 2 on and off. USB port: the USB cable connector situated on the right side of the printer. -
Page 11: Unpacking Your Witbox
Unpacking your Witbox 2 Your Witbox 2 printer has been carefully packed using safety parts and resistant materials to protect it during transportation. The box is made from two pieces of cardboard: a tray at the top and a printed cover. - Page 12 Make sure you keep the original packaging for future transportation. Failing this, your printer could get damaged. If you need to send your Witbox 2 printer to our technical support service for repair, we remind you that BQ accepts no liability for damage to the product resulting from failure to pack it correctly on the part of the Customer, who must bear the cost for any such damage.
- Page 13 Open the door at the front using the set of keys included in the accessories box. Removing the protective cover from the extruder The extruder of your Witbox 2 is immobilised with a protective cover to prevent damage during transport..
- Page 14 Remove the plastic protectors from each side of the top panel. Place the panel on top of the Witbox 2. You will find four screws in the accessories box. Place them into the holes in the corners and tighten them by hand.
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Page 15: Packing Your Witbox 2 For Transportation
Witbox 2 section in reverse order to prevent it from being damaged during transit. If you need to send your Witbox 2 printer to our technical support service for repair, we remind you that BQ accepts no liability for damage to the product resulting from failure to pack it correctly on the part of the Customer, who must bear the cost for any such damage. -
Page 16: Operating Your Printer
Operating Your Printer. Once you have connected your printer to the mains, you can switch it on. The LCD panel will light up and the initial configuration of your Witbox 2 will be displayed. Initial configuration Select your preferred language to start using your Witbox 2. -
Page 17: Loading The Filament
Loading the filament You can now load the filament into your Witbox 2 and print your first test piece. Go to Insert filament, select the temperature you want the extruder to reach and follow the heating process. Once the heating process is complete, load the filament through the cable gland fitting, the plastic part covering the hole at the back of the printer. - Page 18 Press OK to complete the loading process. Wait a few minutes for the extruded material to cool down before opening the door. Caution: do not touch the end of the extruder as it will still be hot. If your 3D printer is not active for a prolonged period of time, it will switch to idle mode and the extruder will cool down.
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Page 19: First Test Print
Select the Twisted BOX files and print them, one by one. These two pieces are identical to the two text pieces that come with the Witbox 2 and will fit together the same way. Select any model, confirm and your Witbox 2 will automatically start printing. -
Page 20: Checking The Print
You can now check that both pieces match and fit together with the test pieces included with your Witbox 2. General Configuration. Customising the speed during printing You can adjust the speed during printing by pressing Change speed. -
Page 21: Levelling The Print Bed
Levelling the print bed Your Witbox 2 comes with an auto-levelling system that checks the angle of inclination of the print bed prior to printing, by measuring three points in order to be able to compensate it. In auto-levelling mode, if there is any inclination on the bed, the printer will adjust the movement of the motors accordingly so that it prints correctly. - Page 22 Levelling the bed manually To level your Witbox 2 manually, press Level bed to start the process. The printer will take a reading from the centre of the bed and will move to the first front left point. If the red LED of the sensor lights up, it means that the distance between the bed and the extruder is correct.
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Page 23: Printing A File With Cura
The central point is only measured to check that these three adjustments have been made correctly. Witbox 2 comes levelled as standard, so generally, the knurled wheels should not need to be adjusted. To do this, you would need to touch the three wheels. -
Page 24: Use And Maintenance Of Your Witbox
Use and Maintenance of Your Witbox 2. Importance of correct use and maintenance By using your printer correctly, problems can be avoided in the future. A basic maintenance kit is included with the printer, which consists of four Allen keys, two cleaning needles and five spare PTFE tubes. -
Page 25: Filament Blockage In The Hot-End
Using the needles provided is also recommended. To do this, unload the filament from the main menu and remove the Fibonacci guide by pressing the fitting. To remove any traces of material left in the hot-end, insert one of the needles into the nozzle. -
Page 26: Replacing The Ptfe Tube On The Hot-End
Replacing the PTFE tube on the Hot-End Move the Z axis to 200 mm. Unload the filament. This step is very important in preventing any issues. In the main menu, press Temperature and select 50 ºC. Once it reaches that temperature, turn off the printer by pressing the power button at the back. - Page 27 Hold the Hot-End in one hand and use pliers to remove the PTFE tube from the top part. If removing the tube proves to be very difficult, there could be some filament trapped inside the hot-end. In this case, follow these steps below, otherwise you can skip to step 11: With the hot-end removed from the extruder, connect the cables that you removed in step 6 and switch on the printer.
- Page 28 Make sure that no traces are left inside. If so, remove it with an Allen key. Now insert the PTFE tube into the hot-end, making sure that it touches the end. You will need to look carefully to see that one par is wider than the other. The narrowest part should be inserted into the hot-end and the widest part should be remain exposed.
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Page 29: Kill Switch
To do this, press and hold the control wheel until you here a beep. The Witbox 2 system will shut down and then restart with a warning screen. Press and hold the control wheel again until the warning screen has disappeared and the main menu has returned. -
Page 30: Idle Mode
A professional team works every day to improve the capacities of your printer. To guarantee the best printing results and technical support, keep your printer updated with the latest firmware. www.bq.com/support/witbox-2 Hard reset If you want to restore your 3D printer to the original factory settings, you can this by going to Settings >... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting. Common issues I can’t load the filament into the extruder Cut the end of the filament. Discard any areas which have been damaged, folded or bent. Check that there are no traces of previous filament remaining in the guide tube. When the printing is complete, I can’t remove the pieces. - Page 32 It could also be caused by a filament blockage in the hot-end. See the section on Use and maintenance of your Witbox 2 to resolve this.
- Page 33 The contents of the SD card are not being displayed Extract the SD card from the printer and then re-insert. If the problem persists, try switching the machine off and on again. Use another device, such as a computer, to check that it is detected and read correctly. A temperature reading error appears on the LCD This message appears when the thermistor cable is disconnected or broken, or another cable is damaged, or alternatively, when the electronics fail to read the...
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Page 34: Technical Specifications
Medium: 200 microns Low: 300 microns Printing speed Maximum speed: 200 mm/s Software Marlin-derived firmware designed by BQ Recommended environment: Cura Software and Slic3r Files accepted: .gcode Compatible operating systems: Windows XP or later Mac OS X or later Linux Materials 1.75 mm diameter filaments: PLA, wood, bronze, copper and FilaFlex... - Page 35 Firmware 1.0...
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