Getting started Setting the build plate Setting the VAT Powering on Powering down Connecting to printer wifi and accessing the G3D Web UI Configuring the wifi connections Connecting via ethernet Resetting wifi connection Updating the G3D Web UI Printing objects with G3D Web UI...
50 Hz - 60 Hz Operating Temperature 17ºC - 40ºC 62.6ºF - 104ºF SOFTWARE Connectivity Wifi / USB / Ethernet System compatibility Windows / Mac / Linux Supported file G3D, G3L / importable STL / importable OBJ More formats coming soon. T-1000...
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153.6 mm x 115.2 mm x 300 mm 5308416 cu. mm 35 min/in 175 µm 7.06 in x 5.29 in x 11.81 in 440.92 cu. ln 1.38 min/mm 179.2 mm x 134.4 mm x 300 mm 7225344 cu. mm T-1000...
SAFETY Please read the following safety precautions before operating the T-1000 3D printer. ELECTRICAL • Do not modify or disassemble the printer. • Ensure to discharge static electricity when you configure the printer or projector. • Do not open front panel, rear panel and electronic panel while power is on.
GETTING TO KNOW THE T-1000 Head stopper Electronic panel Build plate USB port ACME thread Ethernet port Wifi reset VAT stopper Power button Calibration lever T-1000...
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GETTING TO KNOW THE T-1000 Handle Main switch Fuse holder Power cable T-1000...
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GETTING STARTED SETTING THE BUILD PLATE 1. Remove the head stopper from the build plate assembly. 2. Insert the build plate. 3. Lock the head stopper. T-1000...
1. Untighten the VAT stoppers. Rotate all (4) four vat stoppers counter clockwise to loosen, no need to remove the VAT stoppers from the VAT insert. VAT INSERT 2. Insert the VAT. 3. Tighten the VAT stoppers only enough to snug them against the VAT. Do not overtighten. T-1000...
1. Plug the power cable into a power outlet. Uninterruptible power supply recommended. POWER CABLE POWER OUTLET 2. Turn on main switch located at the back of the printer. MAIN SWITCH 3. Press the power button for 2-3 seconds. The red led will illuminate from the power button. POWER BUTTON T-1000...
1. Press the power button and hold it down for 5 seconds then release the power button. Wait until the light goes off. POWER BUTTON 2. Turn off main switch located at the back of the printer. MAIN SWITCH 3. Unplug the power cable. POWER OUTLET T-1000...
GETTING STARTED CONNECTING TO PRINTER WIFI AND ACCESSING THE G3D WEB UI The T1000 has an onboard web interface which is called the G3D Web UI. It is a software that integrates with the T-1000 to print 3D objects. There are three ways to connect to T-1000’s G3D Web UI. Connection can be thru printer wifi, home wifi or the ethernet.
After an initial login to the G3D Web UI, setting details of ethernet’s ip address (if available) and G3D wifi’s ip address will be visible in the info box of the Web UI. CONFIGURING THE WIFI CONNECTIONS After you have accessed the G3D Web UI via G3D or printer wifi, on the index page of the Web UI, you can configure the settings for G3D Printer wifi, home wifi and Ethernet connection.
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7. Press <x> button to close the browser. 8. Search and connect to your <New SSID> from your wifi network. 9. Enter your <New Password> to connect. 10. Open the browser and type your <New Hostname:8080> to access the Web UI. New Hostname:8080 T-1000...
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Join button. Turn on the printer, reopen the browser then access the printer via its hostname. To be able to connect to printer wifi again after joining the remote wifi, please press the wifi reset button SSID Home SSID Password Home Password Join Cancel T-1000...
Once you are connected to your home WIFI. The only way to re-connect to G3D or Printer Wifi is to push manually the printer’s reset wifi switch located at the left panel of printer. Use a small pin to push the wifi reset.
WIFI RESET 1. Push down the wifi reset until the printer shuts down. 2. Push the power button to turn on printer. 3. Search and connect to G3D or Printer Wifi using the default settings. SSID : G3DPrinter Password : G3D54321 4.
T-1000 File name: All Formats (*.*) Open Cancel Upload a new file. DELETING A FILE 1. Select a file and press delete. A deleted file is removed from the G3D Web UI. New File INFO Filename Sphere.g3d Sphere.g3d Delete File XY Pixel Size (µm)
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI CHOOSING A FILE When a new file is uploaded, it is saved as .g3d file. Layout and Slice software allows you to create g3d files. Layout and Slice software allows the importation of 3D objects in preparation for printing. The G3D Web UI has several 3D object files ready for printing.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI 3. Press <G3Dit> button. New File INFO Filename Sphere.g3d Sphere.g3d Delete File XY Pixel Size (µm) 3D Print Z Layer Thickness (µm) Estimated Time (hh:mm) 01:39:00 Total Layers to Print Total Print Volume (ml) This is the file you are uploading.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI 5. Check the xy resolution of the object in the info box. INFO XY Pixel Size (µm) Filename Sphere.g3d XY Pixel Size (µm) XY RESOLUTION OF OBJECT: 175 µm Z Layer Thickness (µm) Estimated Time (hh:mm)
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI POSITIONING THE BUILD PLATE It is advisable to position the build plate before you print an object. Positioning the build plate will improve the adhesion of objects. 1. Lightly loosen all (4) four VAT stoppers. Rotate the VAT stoppers counter clockwise.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI POSITIONING THE BUILD PLATE 3. Press <Yes> button to confirm. Initial Layer Cure Time INFO Filename Sphere.g3d Confirm No. of Initial Layer XY Pixel Size (µm) The Build Plate and VAT will prepare for printing now.
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI CALIBRATING THE VAT Calibrating the VAT has similar procedures with positioning the build plate, only this time you need to include the adjustment of calibration levers. It is important to calibrate the VAT after a failed print or when you need to replace the VAT.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI CALIBRATING THE VAT 4. Press <Position build plate> button and <YES> button to confirm. 5. Wait until movement has stopped. 6. Make sure that the VAT reaches the line mark to ensure no misalignment of build plate surface to VAT.
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FILLING THE VAT 1. Pour resin into the VAT before starting to print. Never fill up the VAT full. To avoid overflow and spill of resin inside the printer, VAT should be filled until the max line.
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI PAUSE PRINTING Do not leave pause mode for a long time. 1. Press <Pause> button. Pause INFO Filename Abort Sphere.g3d Progress Estimated Time Remaining 00:30:20 Estimated Time Completion 12:07:50 For larger prints, pause the printer to refill the VAT with resin.
To effectively print an object, the xy resolution setting of the projector should have the same xy resolution indicated in the info box of G3D Web UI. Do not open the rear panel while the power is on. Before you remove the rear panel make sure to touch any metal frame of the printer to avoid electrostatic discharge damage.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR 3. Unplug the power cable. POWER OUTLET 4. Remove screws from the lower rear panel of the printer. 5. Open the lower rear panel of printer. PROJECTOR ADJUSTER...
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR 6. Untighten the projector adjuster, rotate it counter clockwise. XY RESOLUTION 100 µm 125 µm 150 µm 175 µm (DEFAULT) 7. Set the required resolution of the object.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR 8. Put the projector adjuster into the slot for lock position. SLOT LOCK POSITION 9. Tighten the knob. Do not overtighten the knob. 10. Return screws to attach the lower rear panel of the printer.
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR It is essential to focus the projector properly after you have adjusted the xy resolution setting of the projector. Make sure to calibrate the VAT, before you adjust the focus of the projector.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI 4. Insert the VAT. 5. Tighten all (4) four VAT stoppers only enough to snug them against the VAT. Do not overtighten. T-1000...
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 6. Load a “Calcube” file with the same resolution setting as the printer. XY RESOLUTION CALIBRATION FILES 100 µm Calcube_100 125 µm Calcube_125 150 µm Calcube_150 175 µm Calcube_175 7. Press <G3Dit> button.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 9. Configure the following settings. Initial Layer Cure Time No. of Initial Layer Layers Cure Time 10. Press <G3Dit> button. Position Build Plate Cancel T-1000...
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 11. Ensure that the projected uv light of “Calcube” has identical dimension with the template box. The projected uv light should be sharp. If the uv light is blurred, adjust the focus ring of the projector.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 13. Press the power button and hold it down for 5 seconds then release the power button. Wait until the light goes off. POWER BUTTON 14. Turn off main switch located at the back of the printer.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 16. Remove screws from the front panel projector. 17. Open and remove the front panel cover of projector. FRONT PANEL PROJECTOR T-1000...
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR Make sure not to drop the focus lock knob in the printer. 18. Lightly loosen the focus lock knob. Rotate the knob counter clockwise to a 360 degree only. Do not remove the focus lock knob from the projector.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 20. Turn on main switch located at the back of the printer. MAIN SWITCH 21. Press the power button for 2-3 seconds. The red led will illuminate from the power button.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 23. Slowly dial the focus ring until the projected uv light of Calcube appears sharp. FOCUS RING 24. From the Web UI, press <Abort> to cancel the projection of uv light.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 26. Turn off main switch located at the back of the printer. MAIN SWITCH 27. Unplug the power cable. POWER OUTLET 28. Rotate the focus lock knob to a 360 degree clockwise to lock the projector.
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 29. Attach the front panel projector to the printer. 30. Return screws. Rotate the screws clockwise. T-1000...
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PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR 31. Attach the build plate to the assembly. 32. Attach the head stopper back to the build plate assembly. 33. Rotate the head stopper clockwise to lock. Do not overtighten. HEAD...
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI RAISING THE BUILD PLATE During normal operations, after you print or abort during printing, the build plate will move up. In other circumstances, there is an option to raise the build plate. 1. Press the < > printer configuration icon on the Web UI index page.
PRINTING OBJECTS WITH G3D WEB UI 2. Remove the build plate from assembly. REMOVING THE VAT 1. Untighten the VAT stoppers. Rotate all (4) four vat stoppers counter clockwise to loosen, no need to remove the VAT stoppers from the VAT insert.
■ Avoid storing prints near heat because it can cause excessive drying. ■ Avoid exposing the prints to extreme temperatures. ■ Clean the prints by dry wiping. CLEANING MATERIALS Wear rubber gloves and other protective clothing when cleaning the prints or printer. Paper towel Strainer Scraper Funnel Clippers T-1000...
Wear safety glasses or goggles for eye protection. 1. Make sure to hold the print while lightly scraping the print to remove from the build plate. 2. Use clippers to remove supports or excess residue. CLEANING THE PRINT 1. Wash and apply mild detergent. T-1000...
■ Never place the print under direct sunlight because it can cause discoloration. 2. Rinse the print with clean water. 3. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove stickiness. Isopropyl Alcohol CURING THE PRINT 1. Put the print next to a window with sunlight coming through for 30-45 minutes. T-1000...
2. Pour the left over resin to an empty bottle. Use a strainer to separate resin from any solid particles. 3. Wash and apply mild detergent into VAT. 4. Use a soft sponge to avoid scratches into the VAT which may cause “clouding”. T-1000...
2. Use a blower on a low power to remove dust. 3. Apply lens cleaning solution to a microfiber cloth. 4. Gently wipe the lens in a circular motion. CLEANING THE T-1000 1. Power down the printer. 2. Apply a stain remover to a clean cloth.
• Adjust cure time. OBJECT PEELS AWAY FROM THE BUILD PLATE • Position the build plate and calibrate the VAT. • Improve support structures. • Add base to model. • For complexed designs, add support. • Adjust initial layer cure time. T-1000...
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