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Extruder

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

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.

 

1.Connect the PC to da Vinci nano.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.
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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4. Click on Extruder then select Clean Nozzle.

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5. Click start to begin.

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6. The printer will start heating.

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7.After heating,  place the cleaning wire through the nozzle.

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8.After cleaning, click on Finish.

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Info

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.

1. Connect the PC to da Vinci nano printer.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click on Extruder then select Info.

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5.Extruder Information will display. It includes Temperature, Nozzle Diameter, Total Print Time and Serial Number.

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Filament

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

Even da Vinci nano 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.

Load Filament

1. Connect the PC to da Vinci nano.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click Dashboard.

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4. Click Filament then select Load Filament.

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5.Click start to begin.

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6. Heating process will begin and wait for the filament to extrude.

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7.After extruding filament, click Finish.

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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.

1.Connect to printer.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click on Filament then select Unload Filament.

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5. Click Start to begin heating.

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6. Wait until the heating is done.

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7. After unloading filament, click on Finish to complete the process.

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Setup

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

The Dashboard is a special feature that is designed for non LCD printers (da Vinci miniMaker, da Vinci miniWifi and da Vinci nano). It will serve as a caption panel of those non-LCD printers. 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.Webp.net-gifmaker (6)

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Filament

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

Loading of filament for non LCD printers is made easier using XYZmaker. By simply following the procedure below, you can load your filament in a just a minute. Make sure that your connected printer has spool with filament placed on the spool holder.

Load Filament

1.Connect to printer.

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2.Click on File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click Dashboard.

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4. Click Filament then select Load Filament.

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5. Click start to begin.

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6. Heating process will begin and wait for the filament to extrude.

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7. After extruding filament, click Finish.

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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.

1.Connect to da Vinci nano.

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2. Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Click on Dashboard.

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4. Click on Filament then select Unload Filament.

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5. Click Start to begin heating.

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6. Wait until the heating is done.

 

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7. After unloading filament, click on Finish to complete the process.

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Print Setting

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

Print Type

Print Type 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.

Print Type

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.

1. Import object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on General then select Infill Density. Infill Density ranges from 10 – 100. 

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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.

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Print 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.

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1. Import object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Set the Printing speed by clicking General then select Print Speed.

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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.

1.Import any object that has overhang parts.

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2.Click File then Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.When Printer Window display, enable Support then click Prepare.

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4.Overhang parts has already support.

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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.

1.Import a long or thing object that you want to print. Click on File then select Print – da Vinci Printer

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2. Select da Vinci nano in the printer list. Enable Raft then click Prepare.

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3. Object has already Raft.

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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.

1. Import any object.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer

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3. Enable Brim and set the Brim Width.

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4.Notice that there is an added Brim on the surface.

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General

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

This function supports adjustment for print structure of object, and the use of setting options of structure density and shell print in conjunction to result in different effects.

Temperature

Operating temperature of print bed and print module is adjusted. The temperature information is saved in object slicing information. Professional series printer temperature can be set manually since it can support a third party filament.

Temp

1. Import any object.

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2. Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Select the printer then click on General then set the Temperature.

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Shell Thickness Normal

For the number of print layers of the shell for the body of the object, two layers (layer = 3) are printed from outside to inside to obtain robust shell layer and repair defects due to print of the first layer, such that neither void nor hole is resulted on surface.

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1.Import any object.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on General then select Shell Thickness Normal and set the desired value.

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Shell Thickness Top Surface

The top is usually the last part of object in print process. Users may adjust the number of layers    to be printed on the top. Larger number of print layers, if used, will result in denser and more solid sealing structure on the top.

Top Surface

1.Import any object then click on File and select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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2.Click on General and select Shell Thickness Top Surface. Value are ranges from 1-10.

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Shell Thickness Bottom Surface

Before it prints the infill structure of the bottom part of the print object, a complete and solid bottom surface of object is printed. A perfect void free bottom surface is usually resulted through three-layer print (layer = 3). In addition to bottoming effect, better object stability is provided in printing.

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If you are accustomed to the settings of those printer that does not support of third party filament with style of selection for shell thickness, please refer to the following information setup:

  • Thin: 1 layer
  • Normal: 2 layers
  • Thick: 3 layers

If the top part and solid layer (infill) are set to 0, the result will be hollow object.

1.Import any object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Select any Professional Printer. Click on General and set the desired value on Shell Thickness Bottom Surface.

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Export Settings

Last updated on September 19th, 2018 at 11:25 am

Print Type

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.

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Temperature

Printer’s temperature that is used during printing slightly differs based on the installed material. You can adjust that temperature from -10 to +10° using this setting.

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Retract Length

Retraction is set to minimize filament oozing. Filament will be retracted during each travel by the value you set in Retract Length. You can adjust it from 0 to 10mm.retract length

Retract Speed

This is the speed in millimeter per second at which the extruder will retract the material. You can adjust it from 10 to 120mm/s.

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Layer Height

By setting different layer heights, you can alter the thickness of each layer that your printer creates. The printed layer thickness can be adjusted between 0.1mm – 0.4mm. For best results, we recommend 0.2 – 0.3mm layer printing.

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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.

Infill Density
1. Import object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on General then select Infill Density. Infill Density ranges from 10 – 100. 

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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.

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1. Import object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3. Click on General then set the Shells. It can be Normal, Thin or Thick.

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Print 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; while if the Layer Height set is 0.2mm, the Printing Speed options are Low, Medium, High and Fast.

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1.Import any object or create any design.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on General then Select Layer Height and input the desired value.

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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. You can set the Support Density to Low, Medium and High if the material set is ABS.

1.Import any object that has overhang parts.

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2.Click File then Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.When Printer Window display, enable Support then click Prepare. You can also modify sub-settings depending on your desired support quality. After adjusting the settings click Prepare.

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4.Notice that the overhang parts has already support structure.

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Density of Support

Density of support defines the structure of your model’s support. Setting this to High will give you a stronger and better support but it is harder to remove. You can choose from Low, Medium and High density of supports.

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Overhang Threshold

The overhanging parts of your model will generate support up to your set angle. You can set your overhang threshold from 1° to 90°.

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Support Gap

This sets the gap between your model and support. You can set it from 0 to 3 layers. The higher value you set, the more it reduces the chance of the support structure hitting your model.

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Extend Supports

Extend Supports expand the perimeter of your model to build support. This results to firmer support structure.s4

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.

1.Import a long or thin object that you want to print.

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2.Click on File then select Print – da Vinci Printer

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3. Select the printer that you want to use. Then enable Raft. 

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4.Notice that there is an added raft on the surface.

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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.

1. Import any object.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer

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3. Enable Brim and set the Brim Width.

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4.Notice that there is an added Brim on the surface.

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Extruder

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:59 pm

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.

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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.

1.Connect to printer.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.
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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4. Click on Extruder then select Clean Nozzle.

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5. Click start to begin.

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6. The printer will start heating.

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7.After heating,  place the cleaning wire through the nozzle.

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8.After cleaning, click on Finish.

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Info

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.

1. Connect to printer.
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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click on Extruder then select Info.9

5.Extruder Information will display. It includes Temperature, Nozzle Diameter, Total Print Time and Serial Number.

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SetUp

Last updated on March 28th, 2018 at 03:58 pm

You can perform 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.

SetUp

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.

First click on [Home Axes]. The printing device will be returned to the initial axis position at the lower left corner of the printing area. Then adjust the positions of the printing module (X-AXIS), printing platform (Y-AXIS), and printing axes (Z-AXIS). When you select “X-AXIS” it will move the extruder rightwards and leftwards, while if you select “Y-AXIS” the print bed will move forwards and backwards hence if you select “Z-AXIS” the print axis (Z-AXIS) will move upwards and downwards.

1.Connect to printer.
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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click SetUp then select Jog Mode.

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5.To start the Jog Mode, the extruder should be in the Home position, so click on Home Axes.

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6. You can now start using Jog Mode function.

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When clicking Home Axes, the extruder will move to its Home position.

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Choosing X axis, the extruder will move to the left or to the right.

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When you choose Y axis, the Printbed will move backward and forward.

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While, choosing Z, the extruder will move downward or upward.

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Calibrate

Platform calibration should be implemented before the printing process. The printing device may move to the lower left corner of the printing area. Please refer to the platform calibration instructions provided in the software.

Before calibration, press Button A of the printing module. After calibration, press Button B on the printing module in order to retract the sensor device. If calibration was failed, please make sure that Button A (detector) has been pressed before restarting the calibration process.

1.Make sure that you are connected to printer.8

2.Click on File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click SetUp then select Calibrate.

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5.Click start to begin.

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6.Extruder is moving to Home position. This may take a few minutes.

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7. Press the detect module on the extruder, as shown in the image. Then click Next.

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8. Calibration will start. It may take a few minutes.

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9. When the calibration is completed, you need to disable the detect module by pressing the button shown in the image. Click Finish to complete the process.

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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.

1.Connect to printer. Make sure that the printer is ready.8

2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click on SetUp then select Z offset.

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5. Choose whether you want to decrease or increase the Z-Offset. In example, the selected is increase the distance between the print bed and the print module.

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6.After changing the value, click Accept if you want to apply the changes or Default if you want to return the value in default one.

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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.

1.Connect to any printer with lower firmware version.8

2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click SetUp then click Others.

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5. You can turn on the Buzzer and the Auto Level. Click OK to accept  changes, Default to return to default value, while if you don’t want to apply changes click Cancel.

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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. 

1.Connect to any printer with lower Firmware version.8

2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.1

3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click on SetUp then select FW Upgrade. 

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5.Click Upgrade Now to begin. Please do not turn off or interrupt the printer while it is upgrading.

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6.After upgrading, it will display that the firmware version is already updated.

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Wireless Communication

The network printing function is only available when the printer and the computer are both connected to the same wireless network.

1. Setup the wireless network on your PC and connect to any printer that support wireless sending job.

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2. Click File->Print->da Vinci Printer.

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3. Click SetUp->Wireless.

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4.Click Scan and select the Wireless network where your PC is connected.

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5. Key-in the Password then click Start Wi-Fi.

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6. Start attempting connection.

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7. Start Wi-Fi button will become Stop Wireless Connection/ Change Setting when already connected.

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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.

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2.Click File then select Print – da Vinci Printer.

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3.Click on Dashboard.

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4.Click SetUp then select Info.

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5.You can view the Printer Information, Connection Information and Calibration Information.

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Toolbar

Last updated on September 19th, 2018 at 10:36 am

Tool Bar is located below the Menu Bar and has different commands to help you with your project. These are the buttons that will serve as your shortcuts to much easier functions that you will need.

Toolbar

Undo and Redo

To reverse your last Undo, press CTRL+Y or click the Redo button. You can reverse more than one action that has been undone. Redo command will enabled only after using the Undo function.

1. Import any object. In example is Cube.
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2.Import another object, example is Sphere.

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3.Click Undo.

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4. It  will revert on the first state. Then click Redo.

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5.It will return on the last state.

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Copy and Paste

Copy and Paste function will allow you to copy one or more object to an alternate location. Just click the Copy icon then Paste in the Toolbar.

1.Import any object, then make sure it is selected. Click the copy icon on the Toolbar.9

2.After clicking the copy icon, click Paste to duplicate the object.

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Clone

Clone function will just duplicate the selected object and paste it in original position. You just need to move the object to see the clone done.

1. Import or select any object on the workplane then click Clone icon on the Toolbar.10

2.Object is already pasted on its original position. 

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Group and Ungroup

The Group Function instructs XYZmaker to combine two or more objects into a single object and can move as a single object. To group the objects, you must select two (2) or more objects using the Ctrl key then click the Group button or Ctrl + G.

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2.Click Ctrl+A to select all the object then click Group. It is now grouped into one.

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3. To ungroup the grouped object, select the grouped object then click Ungroup icon.

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Align

If you ever want to move and align objects in one command that is exactly what the Align command does. Select the objects that you want to align, and click the Align button. Move the mouse to point it where the position of alignment you want. The lines provided will guide you. Red line indicates Alignment in X Axis; Green Line indicates Y Axis and Blue Line are for Z Axis Alignment.

1.Select the objects that you want to align the position. After selecting, click Align function on the Toolbar.11

2.You can select whether you want to align the object on X, Y or Z axis position.

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Land

This function is used if your selected object (z axis) is not landed on the workplane. The z axis of the object will revert to 0.  Select the object and click the Land button on the tool bar and it will landed on the workplane.

1.Select the object that you want to land on the workplane.16

2.After selecting the object, click Land.

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3.Object is already landed.

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Mirror

This function creates a duplicate of your desired object, a reflection of your object in a reversed position. Select the object that you want to duplicate and click the Mirror button in the tool bar. A bounding box will appear for the options of the mirror: Top, Left, Back, Front, Bottom and Right Position.

1. Import or select the object that you want to mirror. After selecting, click the mirror icon.20

2.You can choose whether you want to duplicate your object on Top, Back, Bottom, Left, Front and Right.

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Hole

Hole Function will help you to subtract one object to another. It can be use in single or grouped objects. Select the base that you wanted to holed, click H, and then click the object that you want to remove in the base and click H also. Or you can click the Hole button in the Tool Bar.

1.In order to use the Hole function, you should have 2 objects on the workplane.1

2.Select the object that you want to retain then click Hole. (Ex: Purple Object)

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3.Purple object is already in Hole state.

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4.After selecting the object that you want to retain, select the object that you want to subtract then click Hole.  (Ex. I <3 XYZmaker)

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5. Holing object is done!

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Delete

This function will allow you to remove the object you imported in the workplane.

1.Select the object that you want to delete. Then click the delete icon.
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2.Object is already deleted on the workplane.

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Grid

This function will allow you to change the grid size of the workplane; from millimeter which is the default size of the grid you can change it into centimeter or inches. The unit size of your object will be based on your selected grid.

Grid

Under Grid function you can also see the actual preview of your model inside your printer in Printer Plugin Window. By the use of this function you can avoid designing of large objects that are not printable on your printer or make your objects Out of Boundary.

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