BigRep STUDIO
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Calibrate the flowrate multipliers if a material other than PLA is going to be
used.
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Assure that the distances between nozzles and bed are correct.
Chap. 7.2 Preparing the Printer / Setting the Extruder Z Off sets
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Close the printer door.
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Go to the Control Menu and extrude 100 mm of material.
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In the Control Menu click on Home All.
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Go to the Print Menu and click on the Start Print button of the G-code to
be printed.
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Please ensure that the printing process initiates correctly.
Removing the Printed Object
CAUTION – Danger of Falling Parts
Large prints can be very heavy. Wear safety shoes with resistant toe-pro-
tection.
Removing the printed object before the bed has cooled down bears the
risk of irreversible damage to the object's shape!
While removing the print there is a cutting hazard. Avoid using sharp tools.
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Once the printed object is completed, the extruder moves to its wait posi-
tion and the print can be removed aft er the bed has cooled down.
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Wait for the print bed to cool down to room temperature before removing
the print.
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Carefully remove the object from the print bed, use the delivered scraper if
necessary. Avoid using sharp tools.
Removing the Filament
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Heat the hotend to the printing temperature of the material in use.
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Unload filament. Go to the Temperature Menu and press Unload.
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If the spool still contains filament, wrap it up and secure the loose end to
avoid entanglements.
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Save the filament in a closed storage space, free of dust and humidity.
Turning Off the Printer
Turn off when the printer is not used for a long time.
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Close BigRep Controls.
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Click on Home > Logout > Shutdown.
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Turn off the machine using the main switch (S).
Chap. 7.2 Preparing the Printer / Base Flowrate Multiplier
Operation and Control
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