XYZmaker User Manual
About da Vinci nano
This is one of the major and newest products of XYZprinting. Just like da Vinci mini Wi-Fi, da Vinci miniMaker, and many more printers by XYZ, this one can be operate with the help of XYZmaker. It uses PLA filament and has a perfect size to keep at home or even in the office. This printer is always ready to produce and create to your heart’s desire!
Printer Plugin
A special feature that XYZmaker has is that you can connect it directly to any da Vinci series printer by XYZmaker. There are several options, settings that were designed for you. So, let’s take a look on how to use XYZmaker for da Vinci nano.
Export
Export will save the file into a *.3w format. A .3w is the specific file format that is developed solely for the “da Vinci” series 3D printers. Programs like XYZmaker will make slicing calculations from file type supported and store the printing profile within .3w file, which will speed up your next 3D printing project.
Export File Saving
Saving 3w file is essential especially when you want to have backup of the file with special settings on printing.
Object Information
This will shows the printing settings while exporting the file. To change any printing settings of the file, please conduct export process again with new set of print preferences.
Quality
Print quality will impact the estimated time it will take for an object to print. For example, high quality prints will take longer to make than low quality prints as each layer printed is thinner creating a more detailed finish.
Raft
Printing thinner and longer objects require more attention due to the shapes physical instability; the object may buckle or twist under its own weight. When printing long thin objects, you should consider increasing the area of contact between your object and the print bed by checking the “Raft” box. Rafts create stability and can be removed after your object has been printed.
Support
The supportive structures are printed according to the objects features. Support is used to create structural strength and ensure that your model does not collapse during the printing process. Since da Vinci nano supports only the PLA filament, the support density is set to Low only.
Brim
Brim function allows users to enlarge the range of contact with bottom area of print bed in printing relatively elongated object to prevent swing due to print from influencing print quality.
Note : Raft and Brim function can’t be use at the same time.
Infill Density
Before printing, users may use this function to adjust the print density of the object(s). The default printer setting on the da Vinci 3D printer will create the internal structure of the object(s) based on honeycomb structures. Using the 3D density pull-down menu, you can adjust the honeycomb structure density from hollow to high to create desired strength requirements.
Shells
Shells are the outer layer of the object. Thick shells end in better printing quality but take longer for printing. Thin shells shorten the duration of printing but may be vulnerable to break.
The strength of the object is affected by the setting of 3D density and shell. To ensure the sustainability of objects of different size, shape and purpose, different density and shell settings will be required.
Here are some suggestions on density and shell settings:
Layer Height
By setting different layer heights, you can alter the thickness of each layer that your printer creates. The printed layer thickness for da Vinci Nano can be adjusted between 0.1mm – 0.3mm. For best results, we recommend 0.2-0.3mm layer printing.
Speed
Printing Speed is use to change the settings based on the size and precision of the object. In general a better object quality is accompanied with a lower printing speed. It can be Slow, Standard or Fast only.
Dashboard
The Dashboard is a special feature that is designed for non LCD printer of XYZprinting like da Vinci Nano. It will serve as a caption panel of the printer. Operations like Loading/Unloading Filament/ Clean Nozzle and other related operations on extruder and printer can be done easily with the help of XYZmaker Dashboard.
Extruder
In extruder, there are two options in the list, first is the Clean Nozzle and the second one is the Info. This operation can be done only in miniseries printers of XYZprinting.
Clean Nozzle
Once this function is selected, the nozzle will heat up automatically and move the nozzle to a proper location where you can easily clear away all residual filaments in the nozzle.
Extruder Information
This will display the information of the extruder inserted to connected printer. It will show the Temperature, Diameter, Serial Number and Total Print Time of the extruder.
Filament
This is the function wherein you can perform the loading and unloading of filament in miniseries printers and da Vinci Nano of XYZprinting. You can also view the information (material, color, remaining material and serial number) on the chip inside the spool or cartridge. Only PLA filament is supported by da Vinci nano.
Load Filament
Even miniseries doesn’t have LCD panel unlike any other printers, as easy as them, you can perform the loading and unloading of filament using XYZmaker in a very simple step. Just follow the instruction below and wait for the extrusion process.
Unload Filament
Same as loading of filament, unloading can also be done easily in miniseries printers with just a simple step. Just follow the procedure in the image and you can unload your filament successfully.
SetUp
You can done setting up your printers’ calibration, Jog mode, Wireless Connection, Z offset, Auto level and information of the printers with the use of XYZmaker. On this chapter, you will learn how to use different set up that will help you to maintain the performance of your printer.
Jog Mode
Jog mode enables you to freely move the extruder module along the X, Y and Z-axis. This is useful for maintenance and repair. It manually adjusts the movement of X/Y/Z Axis for printer maintenance.
The diagram below will show how the printer responds when using Jog mode in the software.
Calibrate
Platform calibration may be implemented before the printing process. The printing device may move to the lower left corner of the printing area. Just follow the instruction on the software.
If the calibration result is failed, just follow the instruction and manually adjust the level of the bed as instructed on the software.
Z Offset
This function will help you to adjust the printing distance between the bed and the printing module. Each adjust has step of 0.05mm. If the first layer distance is too high (too large) or too low (too close), we recommend you using z-offset to adjust the printing distance.
Others
In Others, you can enable or disable the Buzzer, Auto Level and Restore Default command. Automatic horizontal calibration may either be ON or OFF. Default: ON. The software would automatically implement horizontal calibration and compensation accordingly. Printing speed may be improved if automatic horizontal calibration has been switched OFF. However, this may affect printing quality.
Buzzer is turned on by default; you can select “OFF” to change the setting. When the buzzer is turned on, the printer will output an audible signal when a button is pressed, receiving data, print job is finished, or issue is detected. While using “Restore Default” all settings will be reset to factory default.
FW Upgrade
For the best 3D printing experience, please keep the software and/or firmware updated. Updating is simple: Just connect the printer then click on File → Print → da Vinci Printer → Printer Plugin→ Select the printer on the dropdown list → Click Dashboard → Setup → FW Upgrade.
Note: Please make sure that you have Internet access on the PC before updating the firmware or XYZmaker software.
Info
Printer Information can be view under SetUp → Info. It will display all the Printer Information, Connection Information, and Calibrate Information. All of these will be summed up on this page.
Guidelines:
About XYZmaker
System Requirements and Installation
Quick Start
Toolbar
Menu Bar
Printer Plugin
da Vinci nano Plugin