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Cubicreator3
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Content 1. Cubicreator3 introduction and specification .......................................................................................... 5 1.1 Cubicreator3 new function ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Cubicreator features. ................................................................................................................................. 5 1.3 Specifications. ............................................................................................................................................... 5 2. Cubicreator software installation ................................................................................................................ 6 2.1 Cubicreator installation ............................................................................................................................ 6 2.2 Printer driver installation ......................................................................................................................... 7 2.3 Manual printer driver installation (Windows 7) ............................................................................ 8 2.4 Printer WI-FI connection ...................................................................................................................... 10 2.4.1 Automatic connection ................................................................................................................... 11 2.4.2 Manual connection ......................................................................................................................... 12 3. Cubicreator screen components and function introduction........................................................ 13 3.1 Screen components ................................................................................................................................ 13 3.1.1 Main menu ......................................................................................................................................... 13 3.1.2 Icon menu ........................................................................................................................................... 15 3.1.3 Keyboard shortcut ........................................................................................................................... 16 3.1.4 Scene ..................................................................................................................................................... 17 3.1.5 Model explorer window ................................................................................................................ 17 3.2 Function introduction ............................................................................................................................ 20 3.2.1 Layer Control ..................................................................................................................................... 20 3.2.2 Manual support ................................................................................................................................ 22 3.2.3 Orient on surface ............................................................................................................................. 25 3.2.4 Image converter ............................................................................................................................... 26 3.2.5 Copy....................................................................................................................................................... 27 Copyright Reserved HyVISION System Inc.
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3.2.6 View mode .......................................................................................................................................... 28 3.2.7 Manipulator ........................................................................................................................................ 30 3.3 Printer setting ............................................................................................................................................ 31 3.3.1 Quick setting...................................................................................................................................... 31 3.3.2 Basic setting ....................................................................................................................................... 31 3.3.3 Expert setting..................................................................................................................................... 31 3.3.4 Profile setting .................................................................................................................................... 32 3.3.5 Printing option view in HFB file ................................................................................................ 32 3.4 Configuration ............................................................................................................................................. 34 3.4.1 General configuration .................................................................................................................... 34 3.4.2 Update .................................................................................................................................................. 35 3.4.3 Rendering ............................................................................................................................................ 35 3.4.4 Record configuration ..................................................................................................................... 35 3.4.5 Device ................................................................................................................................................... 35 3.4.6 Color ...................................................................................................................................................... 36 3.4.7 Light & Material ............................................................................................................................... 36 4. Sample printing ............................................................................................................................................... 36 4.1 Printing through USB or WIFI ............................................................................................................ 37 4.2 Printing through SD card ..................................................................................................................... 40 5. Printing option ................................................................................................................................................. 41 5.1 Filament........................................................................................................................................................ 41 5.2 Quality........................................................................................................................................................... 42 5.3 Infill................................................................................................................................................................. 43 5.4 Support......................................................................................................................................................... 44 5.5 Base structure ............................................................................................................................................ 45 Copyright Reserved HyVISION System Inc.
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5.6 Fix model ..................................................................................................................................................... 46 5.7 Speed ............................................................................................................................................................ 47 5.8 Retraction .................................................................................................................................................... 47 5.9 Figure Cooling........................................................................................................................................... 48 * Printing failure ............................................................................................................................................... 49 6. Update ................................................................................................................................................................. 49 6.1 Software update ....................................................................................................................................... 49 6.2 Firmware update ...................................................................................................................................... 49
Manual sign description Warning : possible serious damage or material damage due imporper printer use Attention : possibe damage or material damage due to imporper printer use Reference : useful TIP or additional information of the printer use
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1. Cubicreator3 introduction and specification 1.1 Cubicreator3 new function -
slicing engine stability improvement
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Manual support function improvement (stability and impact method improvement)
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G-Code pre-view improvement (indicates retraction value and filament thickness)
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File send function in printing by USB connection
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Wireless printing by Wi-Fi
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UI recognition improvement
1.2 Cubicreator features. Cubicreator is the host program of 3D printer. Use method of Cubicreator is intuitive and is able to print 3D model (extension, stl, obj format) easily. Model can be moved, rotated, and its size can be changed in simple way through manual support and improved manual support is easy to use. Besides, retraction and filament printing quantity also can be checked by improved G-Code preview. Modified Cura of slice engine is applied to Cubicreator.
1.3 Specifications. OS Operating system
WindowsXP or over Windows 7
System requirement Memory
1GB
Disk amount
200MB
CPU
Pentium 4
Recommended specification Memory
2GB
Disk amount
500MB
CPU
Intel Core 2 – 2.0Ghz
Applicable 3D file form stl
Stl is applied in most 3D software and is industrial standard for 3D model printing.
obj
Obj is common 3D file as stl and has more various information than color and texture
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Importable model file size may vary based on a system memory.
2. Cubicreator software installation The printer Cubicreator installation file is included to SD card in the product package. Cubicreator installation file is located in SD\Cubicreator\Setup\Cubicreator3.exe. Updated program version can be downloaded at http://www.3dcubicon.com.
2.1 Cubicreator installation Digital unverified driver cannot be installed in Windows 8.x due to security reinforcement. Refer to “2.4. Windows 8.x Digital sign check release of driver in 2.4. Windows 8.x ”and change setting to install program and driver.
1.
Run the installation file
2.
Click ‘Install’ button and process installation
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Activate Cubicreator icon on the main screen after installation is completed
2.2 Printer driver installation Printer driver can be installed by checking “Run Cubicreator” on the main screen so that driver is installed automatically after Cubicreator installation.
Once ‘Finish’ button is pressed, user may see below picture, which indicates driver installation.
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2.3 Manual printer driver installation (Windows 7)
Printer is turned ON after connectiong the printer and PC with USB cable. Open ‘window equipment administrator’ and run Cubicon driver. Printer driver is located in SD\Cubicreator\Driver\stmcdc.inf. 1.
‘Other devices’ is searched as shown picture in the initial identification printer and terminal connection by USB.
2.
Driver software update
‘Update Driver Software’ from additional menu by clicking the right side of mouse.
3.
Driver search selection
Select ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’
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Device type selection
Select ‘Show All Device’ –>Next’.
5.
Hardware equipment driver
Select ‘Have Disk’
6.
Driver selection
Select ‘stmcdc.inf’ in attached SD Card
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Finish Driver software update
8.
Driver equipment will appear as shown picture after installation is completed.
2.4 Printer WI-FI connection Printing can be proceeded by connecting the printer to WI-FI. Check ‘use Wifi connection’ on configuration menu to connect Wifi to the printer.
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Click the icon below and open the window after wifi setting is completed.
Wifi connection to the printer can be done by whether automatic connection or manual connection method. 2.4.1 Automatic connection The printer shall be connected to identical network (router) to process the automatic connection. Refer to the printer manual for the printer network connection method. The printer can be searched once the printer is connected to a private IP network. Once the printer is found, related printer can be selected and connected from below printer list by clicking ‘Connect’ button. ‘Connected’ indication will appear once the connection is completed.
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2.4.2 Manual connection User shall know the printer IP to process the manual connection. Refer to the printer manual for IP information. Input the printer IP and click ‘Connect’ button. ‘Connected’ indication will appear once the connection is completed.
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3. Cubicreator screen components and function introduction 1 2
4 3
1
2
3.1 Screen components The printer screen consisted of the main menu (1), Icon menu (2), Scene (3), Model explorer (4) and network. 3.1.1 Main menu A program function can be selected and main menu is consisted of ‘file’, ‘edit’, ‘screen’, ‘setting’, ‘print’ and ‘help’. File related menu
File
3
Open
Opens *.stl or *.obj file formats
Save model
Saves opened files in *stl file format.
Image converter Model explorer
Converts image file( jpeg, bmp, png)to 3D model file. [3.2.4 Image converter] Shows 3D model list on the screen and indicates selected model information. [3.1.5 Model explorer]
Printing history
Checks the history recently printed or G-Code file.
Recently used file
Shows recently used model list.
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Finishes the program
Model edit related menu
Edit
Copy
Copies selected model. [3.2.5 model]
Undo[Ctrl+Z]
Cancels activated function.
Redo[Ctrl+Y]
Reactivate cancelled function.
Delete
Deletes selected model.
Manipulator
Adjusts model position, rotation and scale. Processes special order for designated layer position. [3.2.1
Layer control
layer control] User can add a support to special position.[3.2.2 manual
Manual support
support] Rotates selected face of a model in the same way as
Orient on surface
special face rotation.[3.2.3 side rotation]
Printing option
Shows printing or opened G-Code printing option.
view
Screen setting related menu Pan view
Moves the screen timing.
Rotate view
Moves point of the screen
[direction key]
View
Zoom
Zooms in or out the screen.
Home
Basic point.
Top
Top side point
Bottom
Bottom side point
Front
Front point
Left
Left side point
Right
Right side point
Rear
Rear side point Adjusts the screen to customize selected model onto the
Fit object
screen.
Auto position View
Arranges a model
mode
–
mode
–
Shaded View
Shaded edge View
mode
–
Shaded point View mode – Sliced
Renders the basic model Renders the model corner Renders the model point G-code tool path preview
Cubicreator program setting Setting
Environment setting
Sets
up
language,
scene
light,
model
color.[3.4
configuration] Update firmware
Updates the printer equipment firmware. [6.2 firmware
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update] 3 D model printing menu of the screen Printing
Starts printing
Pause printing
Pauses printing process. Printing cannot be paused in heating process.
Print
Stop printing Printer
Stops printing. status
Indicates the printer status window on the screen in
window
printing process.
Temperature graph
Monitors the printer temperature in printing process.
Help and program information Help
Quick help
Shows simple use method of the printer.
What’s new
Shows new function.
Software info
Shows information of the program.
3.1.2 Icon menu Icon menu for common used functions Open
Imports *.stl or *.obj file format
FromCloud
Model file can be downloaded from Myminifactory site.
Save model
Saves imported model in stl file format.
Printing
Recently printed or G-Code saved file records can be checked
History Copy
Copies selected model. [3.2.5 copy]
Undo
Cancels activated function.
Redo
Reactivates cancelled function.
Delete
Deletes selected model.
Manipulator Layer
Moves, rotates and adjusts scale of 3D model through adjuster [3.2.7 Manipulator] Processes special order to designated layer location. [3.2.1 Layer control]
control Manual
Supports user to add a support to special location.[3.2.2 manual support]
support Orient
on
Rotates selected model in the same way as perpendicular angle of specific
surface
face.[3.2.3 face rotation]
Fit object
Adjusts the screen to customize selected model onto the screen.
Auto position Screen view
Arranges a model. Sets up the screen in the basic screen mode/front side/left side/right
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side/top side/bottom side. The icon changes to the basic screen, once a camera is rotated. View mode
Sets up model view mode and includes modeling, corner, point and Tool path. [3.2.6 view mode] Prints or saves a model to G-Code.
Printing
printer. Connection error icon
Press ‘Pause’ button to pause the
appears in the case of the printer and PC
is not connected. Pause Stop printing
Pauses printing. Stops printing. Moves the screen point.
Pan view
Moves the screen through Shift + the right button of mouse click. Rotates point of the screen.
Rotate view
Zoom
The screen can be rotated through dragging while clicking the right side button of mouse Screen zoom in and zoom out function Screen can be zoomed in and out using mouse scroll
3.1.3 Keyboard shortcut Key
Function
Ctrl + A
Select all
Ctrl + C
Copy
Ctrl + P
Start printing
Ctrl + V
Paste
Ctrl + Y
Redo
Ctrl + Z
Undo
Left
Rotate point right
Right
Rotate point left
Down
Rotate point down
Up
Rotate point up
+
Camera zoom in
-
Camera zoom out
Delete ESC
Delete model Cancel function
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3.1.4 Scene An imported 3D model displays on the screen. 3.1.5 Model explorer window Model explorer is consisted of model list, model information, model conversion and G-Code information (printing), manual support edit.
Model information scene This
scene
indicates
several
model
or
support, pedestal etc. in tree structure and printing ON/OFF (
) of related model can
be controlled. A model in OFF status cannot be printed.
Model Information This scene indicates model information such as selected model preview, vertices and faces quantity.
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Pedestal The pedestal is added to stand a printing material upright. It is useful to a character model.
Option Type Thickness Position Size
Description Rectangle, hexagon, octagon, circle, outline Adjusts the pedestal height Adjusts position in direction of X, Y, Z axis, focusing on related model Adjusts the pedestal size and height
Below image shows the pedestal applied image.
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Model conversion scene Model converter is able to adjust position, rotation, scale, size etc. of selected model. Initialization Initializes all values to initial condition except for model position. Maximization Adjusts a model size to Bed size
G-Code Information scene Indicates sliced outcome.
G-Code information is indicated after slicing is proceeded.
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3.2 Function introduction 3.2.1 Layer Control
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Layer control pause is the function of automatic pause after special layer printing. Filament can be changed to print a model in different color after the special layer pause. The layer control function shown below;
Layer control
Original value edit
‘Add’/’Delete’ button
using mouse
Layer location selection using mouse or direction key
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3.2.2 Manual support This function helps adding a support to special part to prevent selected model drop or to proceed proper printing.
Automatic>
Option Insert directly Semi-auto Link support Sphere Radius Support shape Z position Angle Lock top Transform
Description Adds a support with mouse to contact point of selected model. Adds a support to the most optimal position of included model of inside section. Adds a support to connect special point between selected model and a model. Sets up size of activation section in half automatic add function. Added or formed support shape can be controlled by mouse drag or numerical value input Z position is the interval between a support and model and negative value parts from the model while positive value goes into inside model Angle setting value, which connects every part of model in contrast with bottom for finding contact point in automatic mode Fixes/releases contact point of the model in a support position editing process Moves selected support position in X, Y axis direction
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Indication function for a support required area This function analyzes a model form and indicates a support required area in different color. Before indication
After indication of the support required area
Insert directly Position selection
A support add
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A support add
Link support Point 1 selection
Point 2 selection
A support add
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Auto (all parts) Position calculation
Position edit
A support formation
A support may be added or deleted by clicking related section
A support shape modification
Shape of selected support may be modified per part in edit mode. Function
Definition
Contact point interval of a support and diameter size can be adjusted up or down, right or left or by mouse drag Horizontal and vertical size of the top part shape of a support can be adjusted by mouse drag Horizontal and vertical size of the bottom part shape of a support can be adjusted by mouse drag The bottom support diameter can be adjusted right or left by mouse drag
3.2.3 Orient on surface A model is rotated in accordance with the specific face of model to keep the model balanced with target face
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Model face selection
②
Target face
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Rotation
selection
3.2.4 Image converter An image is converted to 3D model. Converted image may be applied to 3D frame. Applicable image formats are BMP, JPG, PNG
Option Compute alpha Invert output Black/White
Description Alpha value is applied to 3D model conversion Image is converted after reversal Threshold value of brightness
threshold X, Y axis printing
Sets up the size of the printing model (unit-mm)
size Total height
Sets up the height of the printing image model
Base height
Sets up base height of the printing image model
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Opens an image Converts an image with 3D model
An image is opened clicking ‘Open’ button and the image is converted with 3D model clicking ‘Convert’ button.
3.2.5 Copy In the case of a footwear, the right and left side can be converted easily by using a mirror copy function.
Option
Description
Number of copy
Total quantity to copy
Mirror copy
Sets up mirrored copy
X axis
Mirror copy based on X axis
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Y axis
Mirror copy based on Y axis
Z axis
Mirror copy based on Z axis
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3.2.6 View mode
Modeling
Shows 3D model shaded.
.
Edge
Displays the corner together on the modelling view.
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Point
Displays the vertex point together on the modelling view.
Tool path The tool path shows sliced printing output by G-Code simulation function. Below picture shows different types of tool path in different colors. Model cannot be selected in tool path mode.
Slider
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Slider The slider adjusts layer location of G-Code. Printing check through G-Code view in prior to printing may reduce printing failure. G-Code tool path can be changed for function improvement.
3.2.7 Manipulator
The manipulator adjusts the position, rotation and scale by dragging handle of manipulator with the mouse to selected model. Its Color is indicated as axis such as red is indicated in X axis while green is indicated in Y axis and blue is in Z axis.
Position Model can be moved to XY axis through dragging a model.
Rotation The model is rotated through dragging circular arc of rotatable axis.
Scale The model size is adjusted through dragging every square box.
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3.3 Printer setting
3.3.1 Quick setting Quick setting is used for quick printing in basic setting. But for getting high quality printing result option value shall be set up in accordance with related model. Speed
Description
Fast
High speed and low quality printing.
Standard
Average printing speed. Good quality.
Slow User setting
Low printing speed. Excellent printing quality. User may set profile in accordance with model.
3.3.2 Basic setting Basic setting among 3D printer option 3.3.3 Expert setting Expert setting of 3D printer can be set up. Option shall be set up based on a model as printing outcomes are different depending on 3D form. Refer to “5. Printing option” for detailed information. Copyright Reserved HyVISION System Inc.
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3.3.4 Profile setting Printing options can be saved or imported to a profile. Saved profile can be selected through profile list. Profile extension is ‘ssf’.
Profile list
Add profile
Save profile Delete profile Reset profile
Function
Description
Profile list
Indicates saved profile list.
Add profile
Adds external profile.
Deletes profile
Deletes selected profile from profile list.
Reset profile
Initializes profile.
Save profile
Saves current profile.
3.3.5 Printing option view in HFB file Applied printing option can be viewed in HFB file through importing saved HFB file by Cubicreator. ( Select ‘Edit’->’Printing option view’)
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Save To My Profile: current printing option can be saved to user’s profile through clicking the button.
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3.4 Configuration
3.4.1 General configuration Function
Description
Language
Selects language
Icon size
Sets up icon size. Medium, Large sizes can be applied
Draw selected model outline Use WiFi connection
Indicates selected model in border. This function switch off function is improved in low performance computers. Enable Wifi connection.
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3.4.2 Update Automatic update: Automatic update setting Update check: ‘Update check’ button helps to update by connecting server. 3.4.3 Rendering
Function Display grid unit
Description Sets up the screen grid indication Sets up drawing back side of a model surface on the screen. It means
Use backface
back side from 3D model component- triangle back/front side. Improper back/front model may cause improper slicing. Improper back/front side of 3D model shall be fixed using edit program.
Backface color
Sets up back side color of model surface. Sets up maximum value of speed indication in G-Code preview. Relative and absolute speed modes are applied. The relative speed indicates
G-Code viewer max speed
maximum speed of G-Code tool path as maximum value. The absolute speed indicates maximum speed of applied equipment as maximum value.
Path of slice profile: Sets up the tool path for saving printing option profile. 3.4.4 Record configuration Function Use
Description The color of selected model.
Retention limit
The color of unselected model.
Limit reached behavior
The color of problematic model.
Remain count
The color out of model printing field or model overlap. Deletes all printing record.
Delete list
Deleted data cannot be recovered.
3.4.5 Device Function Product model
Description Selects Cubicon printer type. Indicates connected printer firmware
Firmware Nozzle size
Some cannot be indicated based on a firmware version Sets up a nozzle size
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The printing quantity may change and problem may occur to the printer due to arbitrarily change of the nozzle size Sets up filament diameter Filament diameter
Problem of printing may occur due to filament change as the filament diameter is decided based on extruder. Also the filament change may cause inaccurate filament consumption.
3.4.6 Color Setting color of 3D Model. The color is related to the model only and does not affect a printing material.
Status color
Description
Color of model
Unselected model color.
Color of outside
The color out of model printing field or model overlap.
3.4.7 Light & Material This function sets up essential light and material of 3D Rendering. It indicates metal or plastic material nature through adjusting a light or material color.
Refer to below table for detailed
information. Light/material color Ambient Diffuse Specular
Description Material color. It means the light and has no direction. The light can be applied to all surfaces. Spread reflection material color. It means original color of object and light strength is determined based on a light source direction. Total reflection color. The brightest light part color of object through a light source reflection.
4. Sample printing There are two ways to print 3D model in Cubicon. The first one is to print material out by connecting PC and the printer through USB cable. And the second one is to print material out with SD card through saving G-Code file (*.hvs) in SD card.
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4.1 Printing through USB or WIFI 1.
Connect PC and the printer by provided USB cable, in the proper connection improper connection Icon
2.
is changed to
Click ‘Open’ of file menu or
.
Icon
Import SD\Cubicreator\Samples\clip.stl file to provided SD card.
3.
Imported model may be edited in any form using model conversion or model converter of a model explorer.
4.
Connect USB cable to the printer to proceed printing through USB. Refer to 2.4 printer Wifi connection for printing through WIFI.
5.
Click ‘start printing’ or printing icon of the printing menu once the printer is connected.
6.
Select ‘Standard’ from the left quick setting once the printer setting (make sure to insert filament after cleaning BED) is done for printing.
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Set up the material of basic setting from the right top tap for current used filament(ABS filament)
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Click ‘Print’ Icon of the left bottom side to start printing.
9.
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In the first printing, the printer takes some time to get heated to maintain designated temperature for Bed and Extruder.
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4.2 Printing through SD card 1.
Connect SD card to the SD card reader.
2.
Import the model file to print and refer to [4.1] as editing sequence is identical to SD card printing.
3.
Click ‘Start printing’ or icon of printing menu to start printing.
4.
Refer to [4.1] for printing setting.
5.
Click G-Code save of the left bottom side and save clip.hvs to SD card.
6.
Select clip.hvs file from Print SD File menu after inserting SD card to the printer and click Enter key to start printing.
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* Printing can be stoped in the case of problem occurenance such as power down or rebooting etc. in printing process through USB * Printing can be stoped in the case of problem occurenance such as power down or rebooting etc. in printing process through SD card In that case make sure to remove remaining printing material from the printer and try reprinting. The malfunction may occur due to interruption of remaining printing material and printer operation.
5. Printing option Printing quality may vary based on printing model of 3D printer and printing option setting. The high quality output can be obtained through understanding printing feature and adjusting printing option.
5.1 Filament - Material type Cubicon supports ABS, PLA and TPU filament type. Refer to below table for understanding different temperature per material. The values shown on the table are recommended. Make sure to adjust optimal value for fitting filament type or printing model. Material
Extruder
Bed
Chamber
ABS
240℃
115℃
45℃
PLA
210℃
65℃
35℃
TPU
230℃
65℃
35℃
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A figure may not attach to the bottom or it may drop from the bottom and poor printing quality may be caused due to improper temperature condition based on printing model, filament type etc. In serious cases, filament cannot be discharged or extruder replacement may be required due to a nozzle blockage.
- Flow Flow sets up discharge amount of the printer filament. Basic value is set to 100%. It is not recommended to change flow as long as there is no special problem on printing.
5.2 Quality - Layer height Slicing interval of model. Smaller value means higher model precision degree and longer printing time. - Wall thickness This function sets up wall thickness of printing material. - Bottom layer thickness The first layer height of the model except for subsidiary printing material. The height is adjusted for proper bed attachment. Modification is not recommended unless there is any problem. - Sink object This function sets up starting height of Z axis of printing material. - Spiralize This function is a mode for printing cylindrical models such as cups. To prevent water leaking, the bottom wall is thick and the top of the model is printed in a spiral pattern. Only spiral formed models are used. Slicing may fail in the case of using cup, which has handle.
- Enable layer fill This function fills horizontal side of middle part except for up and down side. In the case of relieving a model (a cup like formed model), which has no middle horizontal side can improve quality and shorten printing time.
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In the case of switching off this function for the model, which has horizontal side in the middle, may cause hole.
- Reduce a rough surface This function reduces joint in layer change point and makes surface quality good. - Z hop Lift the nozzle while move without extrusion. Setting value sets up the distance from which the nozzle is lifted.
5.3 Infill
- Rate The rate of solid model infill. Higher value means higher density and printing time gets increased. - Top count Top count for top infill. - Bottom count Bottom count for bottom infill. - Infill overlap The ratio of overlap to wall with Inside infill.
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5.4 Support 3D printer makes shape from bottom to top one by one level. In the case of no pattern of printing bottom level, filament is piled in air and structure cannot be made. In that case the support helps to make structure in air.
- Range Option
Description
Touch plate
The supports are created to the part where can be seen from the bottom.
Everywhere
The supports are created in all locations that need it.
- Type Option Line
Description Line piles up the support structure in direct line form. Removing is easy after printing but it may drop in the case of height. Connect line piles up the support structure through connecting end part in
Connect line
direct line form. The support is solid and removing is easier than grid method after printing.
Grid
The support structure is piled up in grid shape through intersecting in direct line. It is solid but difficult to remove.
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- Distance Z Z axis distance between printing material and support. Longer distance means well separation of model but poorer support quality. - Angle Formation location of support is decided by calculating normal vector of the polygon and angle difference in accordance with vertical direction. Smaller value means more support of fields.
5.5 Base structure A figure shall attach Bed base well in printing process. In the case of small base size or uneven model base or for other reasons poor base attachment may occur and ‘Base subsidiary materials’ shall be used to improve bed condition.
Type
Option and description In the case of object drop due to narrow model base size, base is used for proper attachment with bed. It is recommended to use raft in the case of bed drop as printing takes long time. ※ It is recommended to use raft only in required occasions as raft printing takes long time in the case of big printing material.
Raft
Margin
Extending interval from base to outside
Pattern length
Zig zag pattern interval for filling base side
Raft speed
This function sets up raft speed. Raft speed is reduced in the case of poor raft attachment to base.
Raft Temperature
This function sets up a nozzle temperature in raft printing process. Since the adhesion to the bed is affected by the temperature of the filament, the temperature of the nozzle is adjusted according to the filament material to increase the adhesion.
Adhesive strength
This function sets up adhesive strength. Bigger value means stronger adhesive.
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Brim draws several borders to attach model and bed. Post process is needed as printing material cause dirt after printing is completed.
Brim
Line count
Border count Border is drawn near model base for the extruder printing stabilization.
Skirt
Line count
Border count
Start distance
space between model base and skirt
Minimal length
Minimal length for skirt use
5.6 Fix model - Fill small hole Print the wall out neglecting small hole on the wall. - Combine type A In the case of using this option for thin wall it become infill model which exist only external wall only as this type process slicing with external wall only. In this case desired material in proper thickness can be printed once wall thickness is adjusted not infilling. - Combine type B It is similar function with combine type A as it process with algorithm and it can be used for the model in thin wall with Combine type A for getting better result in Tool path. - Extensive All holes of model are filled with polygon. This function shall be used carefully as it requires more time and it may cause several result. Copyright Reserved HyVISION System Inc.
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- Keep open polygon In the case of printing material cut off one by one, printing cannot be processed if outline is not in closed polygon In the case of using this opting printing can be processed even though outline is not in closed polygon. However it is recommended to modify model than using this function as it may not applied to all cases.
5.7 Speed - Support speed Printing speed - Travel speed Travel speed without filament extrusion. - Inner wall speed Inner wall speed of the model. Printing time is shortened in the case of increasing speed as inner wall is not visible. - Outer wall speed Outer wall speed of the model. Printing quality can be increased in the case of reducing speed as printing is visible from the outside. - Bottom layer speed First bottom layer speed of model except for support, raft, skirt, brims. Base attachment gets better in the case of reducing printing speed. - Infill speed Infill speed of inside model. Make sure to increase speed as inside model is invisible. - Retraction speed Retraction speed of filament.
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to be used properly, or an excessive use may cause nozzle blockage or tiny holes by bubble. - Enable combing Extruder may travel without crossing printing material and printing quality may be increased as retraction is not applied. - Enable wall Retraction is processed in the point of outer printing finish line. - Distance Distance of filament in retraction process. Nozzle blockage may occur in the case of using huge value. - Minimal distance Minimal distance for retraction in travel process without extruder. Retraction cannot be processed in the case of below minimal distance travel. - Minimal extrusion Retraction can be done only if over minimal extrusion is processed in the time of next retraction process after previous retraction. Otherwise retraction may get ignored.
5.9 Figure Cooling - Cool head Problem may occur in the case of printing next layer in less hardened filament condition after one layer printing is done faster. Therefore extruder shall be used and moved with X axis for cooling in waiting process. - Fan on height Figure fan operating start height. - Fan min speed Minimal figure fan speed - Fan max speed Maximal figure fan speed A fan speed may vary based on printing model as fan speed may get effected by extruder speed.
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- Minimal layer time Minimal secure printing time of a layer. Printing speed is automatically reduced for securing minimal layer work time in printing model case as layer pass is less. Real layer work time may vary as minimal layer working time extruder speed have limit.
* Printing failure Abnormal slicing may occur in the case of cross section slice of complicated model. In this case a model shall be edited by rotating the model. In the case of slicing failure of first layer or special layer, next layer will be automatically deleted due to consecutive failure occurrence.
6. Update 6.1 Software update There are two options of software update. The first option is Automatic software update and is proceeded in the program starting process through activating update function in configuration. [3.4.3. automatic update] The second update option can be proceeded by downloading new program version at http://www.3dcubicon.com.
6.2 Firmware update PC and the printer is connected with USB cable. Download updated firmware version from Cubicon homepage and select firmware update from setting menu and import firmware file (*.zip, *.hex). Click ‘Start’ button, once firmware update window is appeared.
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Make sure not to block PC or printer body power in firmware update process and do not remove USB cable of the body as it may cause the printer malfunction.
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