da Vinci 1.
0 User Manual
da Vinci 1.0 User Manual
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This manual provides detailed instructions on how to use your new da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer. The
instructions are for your safety and to properly maintain your printer. Visit our website http://www.
xyzprinting.com or contact your sales representative to get the latest available information on your
da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer.
Doc Edition Month Year
1.4 July 2014
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CONTENT
Chapter 1 Important Safety Instruction ................................................................................ 4
Chapter 2 Overview ..............................................................................................................6
Chapter 3 Installing and Set Up ............................................................................................8
Chapter 4 Connect the Cable ...............................................................................................9
Chapter 5 Load the Filament ..............................................................................................10
Chapter 6 Printer Functions ................................................................................................12
6-1 UTILITIES ................................................................................................................13
6-1.1 LOAD FILAMENT.............................................................................................14
UNLOAD FILAMENT ............................................................................................15
6-1.2 HOME AXES......................................................................................................... 16
6-1.3 JOG MODE............................................................................................................17
6-1.4 BUILD SAMPLE.....................................................................................................18
6-2 SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................19
6-3 INFO.........................................................................................................................19
6-3.1 STATISICS.............................................................................................................20
6-3.2 SYSTEM VERSION.............................................................................................. 20
6-3.3 FILAMENT STATS................................................................................................. 20
6-4 MONITOR MODE..................................................................................................... 21
6-5 Print Bed Adjustment............................................................................................ 22
Chapter 7 Q&A ....................................................................................................................23
Chapter 8 Term of Service .........................................................................................27
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Chapter 1 Important Safety Instruction
Please read this manual carefully before operating the printer. The following warnings and attention
notices are a best effort attempt to cover all scenarios; unfortunately it is not possible to do so. In
the case of performing maintenance procedures that are not described in this manual the burden
of safety falls to the customer side.
For basic safety and precautions adhere to the following:
Warning
● Do not let children operate this device without adult supervision. Electric shock hazard. Moving pars can
cause serious injury.
● Do not place the printer on an unbalanced or unstable surface. Printer may fall or tumble causing harm
and/or injury. Printer may fall or tumble causing harm and/or injury.
● Do not place any objects on top of the printer. Liquids and objects that fall into the printer can lead to
printer damage or safety risks.
● Do not use flammable chemicals or alcohol wipes to clean this device.
● Do not disassemble or replace the printer cover with none XYZprinter covers.
● Do not touch heated surfaces during or after operation. Heated surfaces can cause severe burns.
● Insert and secure the power cord firmly for proper usage and to avoid potential electricity and fire dangers.
● Do not attempt to service the printer beyond the instructions specified in this document. In the case of
irrecoverable problem, contact XYZprinting service center or your sales representative.
Attention
● Please place and use the printer in a well ventilated area. The process of heating the filament will produce
a small amount of non-toxic odor. Having a well ventilated area will ensure a more comfortable environment.
● This printer is only to be used with filament specified by XYZprinting.
● Make sure to set the power switch to the off position and remove the power cord before transporting the
device.
● Some components of the printer are moving during operation. Do not attempt to touch or change anything
inside before power off the printer.
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Chapter 2 Overview
This chapter describes the unpacking and set up of the printer. Before proceeding to this chapter,
please make sure read the Chapter 1. Important Safety Instruction is acknowledged carefully.
Note: Cable tie illustrated in step 4 in this section is used to fix the extruder during transportation.
Open the box It should be removed before powering on the printer, or the printer may not funtion normally.
ING
PRINT
STICK
GLUE
Tapex2
Packing support x2 Cable tie x1
1 Open the box and 2 Take out the printer 3 Remove plastic 4 Open the top cover, then remove
remove the accessories by holding the side bag and tapes. packaging supports and tapes from
and the cushion. handles.
inside.
5 Remove the cardboard. 6 Remove the print bed shipping tapes and 7 Remove the bottom screw and the
foam cushioning pieces. plastic piece under print bed.
B
9 Use the USB cable to connect the
printer to PC. Connect the power
8 Remove the drip tray packaging cord to the printer then turn on the
tapes. power switch.
Attention
● Retain the box and packing material. If the need arises,it will be used to transport the unit.
● This device without packing material or box is wighted around 23Kg (50lb). Handle the printer carefully to
prevent personal injury and damage of the printer.
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Display Panel: information on printer status.
Key Pad: use to operate functions in the printer.
Extruder Module: to be used for printing 3D objects.
Z-Axis Rod: to be used to provide print-enabled lifting heated bed module.
Access Door: to be used for operating or maintenance.
Print bed: provides a flat surface to lay the 3D model.
Cartridge Slot: space for placing the filament cartridge.
USB Port: used for connecting the USB cable.
Power switch: this switch turns on/off the power of the printer.
Power Connector: to be used to connect the power cord.
Attention
Once the 3D printer is turned off, wait at least 3 seconds before turning it on again.
GLUE STICK
PRINTING
．Cartridge Locker
．User Quick Guide ．USB Cable
．Glue Stick ． Scraper
．Filament Cartridge
． Copper Brush
．Decorative Plate x2 ． Cleaning Wire x5
．Software CD ．Power Cord
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Chapter 3 Install and Set Up
Parts name and functions
Front View Left View
Top View Right View
Rear View Bottom View
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Chapter 4 Connect the Cable
<A. USB Port / B. Power Outlet>
Warning
● Make sure to set the power switch to the “off ” position before inserting the power cord.
● Make sure the power cord is properly connected. Incorrect use may cause damage to the printer.
● Make sure to remove the power cord from printer if you are storing or not using the printer for an extended
period of time.
● Make sure to avoid power strips to power the printer . Use a wall outlet.
Connect USB Cable and Power Cord
Connect the printer power cord and USB cable to the back of the printer.
Power On the Printer
Please switch the power button to “I” icon ,the information of printer will be shown on the panel, it
is ready to print.
Display Panel
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Chapter 5 Load the Filament
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Attention
Shipping notice:
● Please unload the filament before printer shipping.
● Please use the regular carton and protection material.
● Do not put the printer in the carton while extruder or heated bed still warm and make sure both are completly
cool down before packing.
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Chapter 6 Printer Functions
Functions of Control Panel Key on the printer:
Button Functions
Direction Up
Direction Down
Back to pervious menu
Forward to submenu
OK; confirm selection/settings
Home Button, return to main menu
Function Description
UTILITIES Printer adjustment / Change filament / Sample printing
SETTINGS The parameters of printer
INFO The firmware and printer statistical information
MONITOR MODE Monitor of extruder and heated bed working temperature and printing progress
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6-1 UTILITIES
Function Description
CHANGE CARTRIDGE Loads/unloads filament
HOME AXES Moves the extruders and print bed to default "home" location
JOG MODE Manually adjusts the movement of X/Y/Z Axis for printer maintenance
BUILD SAMPLE
Prints sample build
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6-1.1 LOAD FILAMENT
1.Choose “CHANGE FILAMENT” > “LOAD
FILAMENT”.
2.Please wait for extruder to reach
working temperature.
3. Push the filament through the filament
guide tube to the hole of the extruder and
press “OK” button.
4. Please follow instructions on the panel
and press “OK” to finish this process; it is
normal if filament color comes out not you
excepted in the beginning . Some filament
left over inside the extruder form last
printing.
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6-1.2 UNLOAD FILAMENT
1.Choose “CHANGE FILAMENT” >
“UNLOAD FILAMENT”.
2.Please wait for extruder to reach
working temperature.
3.Pull the filament through the
filament guide tube to the hole of
the extruder and press “OK” button.
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6-1.3 HOME AXES
1.Choose the HOME AXES function
a n d p r e s s “ Ye s ” , e x t r u d e r a n d
heated bed will move to proper
positions.
2.Wait for extruder and heated bed
moving process finish.
3.Refer the information from display
panel, process complete message
will be shown, press “OK” to return
main screen.
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6-1.4 JOG MODE
1.Choose the proper axis and press
“OK” to next steps.
Options:
X AXIS / Y AXIS / Z AXIS
2.Select adjustment degree
● Use Upper / Down button to switch
adjustment degree.
● Use Left / Right Button to apply a
default scale.
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6-1.5 BUILD SAMPLE
1.Choose printing sample.
2.Press “OK”, printer will be start to
print.
3.Printing status will be refresh on
the LCD panel
● BUILDING : the percetenge of
printing finish.
● TIME PASS : elapsed build time.
● ESTIMENTD : estimation of build
time.
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6-2 SETTINGS
Function Directions Default
BUZZER Buzzer for alerting On
AUTO HEAT Keep the extruders and print bed at working temterature when printer is powered on Off
LANGUAGE Set the language displayed on the panel. Available options: English & Japanese English
RESTORE DEFAULT Apply default settings
6-3 INFO
Function Directions
STATISTICS Used time of printer
SYSTEM VERSION Version of firmware
CARTRIDGE STATS Capacity, remaining of filament
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6-3.1 STATISICS
● LIFETIME : Amount printing time of the printer
● LAST TIME : Printing time of last task in this printer
6-3.2 SYSTEM VERSION
Printer version information will be shown on the display panel
6-3.3 FILAMENT STATS
Some information related to filament which in the printer will be shown as below:
● REMAINING : remaining length of filament
● CAPACITY : original length of filament
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6-4 MONITOR MODE
You can get the temperatures of information via Monitor Mode function
● EXTRUDER : Proper working temperatures is 210 ℉ / 410 ℉
● PLATFORM : Proper working temperatures is 90 ℉ / 194 ℉
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6-5 Print Bed Adjustment
This print bed has been factory calibrated before shipping. Recalibration is
necessary if there are print issues when starting to print or the nozzle gets too
close to the print bed. When in doubt, it is recommended to contact service
center for more information.
Print bed adjustment flow chart To clean the molted filament from nozzle thoroughly, it is
recommended to activate “CLEAN NOZZLE” function
to keep heating the extruder for better cleaning.
Step Step Step Step Step
1 2 3 4 5
Perform again!
Print bed adjustment steps
1. Click “INFO>SYSTEM VERSION” using the 4. Refer to the values for adjustment:
function keys to make sure your firmware is the Step-by-step adjustment
latest.
I. Adjust the screw at Point A to reduce the difference between the
DA VINCI 1.0
UTILITIES 1st and the 2nd measurements.
SETTINGS
INFO II.Adjust the screw at Point B based on your evaluation of the
results obtained from the previous steps.
INFO
STATISTICS
Finally, adjust the screw at Point C to reduce the difference
III.
SYSTEM VERSION between all measurements.
CARTRIDGE STATS
CALIBRATE
2. Click “UTILITIES>CALIBRATE” using the fail
+270,+135,+105 B A
[OK] TO RETURN
function keys and select “Yes” to perform
calibration. 1 2 3
1
DA VINCI 1.0
UTILITIES
SETTINGS
INFO
3 2 C
uTILITIES
jOG MODE
(Adjust the location of the screws)
CALIBRATE
BUILD SAMPLE
(Location of the measurement points)
3. The printer starts automatic measurement. View the printer from the front when making adjustment
Wait for 2~3 minutes and verify the data Rotate the screw to the left to
raise the bed (value increases)
shown. Rotate the screw to the right to
Note: During the measurement process, the lower the bed (value decreases)
print bed and print module will be heated.
Each full turn leads to a change of 50 to the values
Care should be taken during operation!
shown.
EXTRUDER HEATING
TEMPERATURE999°C Use small dial turns to approximate the desired value.
PLEASE WAIT
CALIBRATE
5. After the adjustment is finished, perform step 2. Wait until
IN PROGRESS SUCCESS is shown and press OK to complete calibration.
PLEASE WAIT
I. If SUCCESS is shown. CALIBRATE
SUCCESS 230
+230,+235,+235
[OK] TO SAVE
CALIBRATE
SUCCESS 230
+230,+235,+235
[OK] TO SAVE
¡ Reminder
. If FAIL is shown.
II If the value shown is always ERR,ERR,ERR,
follow the steps below to clean.
A. Clean the surface of the print head
CALIBRATE
fail
+270,+135,+105
using the copper brush. CALIBRATE
fail
[OK] TO RETURN (Clean the contact point between the print ERR,ERR,ERR
[OK] TO RETURN
head and print bed)
B. Wipe and clean the measurement
points as shown in step 4.
C. Perform the calibration process again.
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Chapter 7 Q&A
Q1. Are there any suitable applications or software for this printer?
A1. The packaged CD contains the XYZWare software. After installation it will use an available
internet connection and look for the latest release to perform an automatic update.
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Chapter 8 Term of Service
1. This product is guaranteed for specific period from the purchase date against any breakdown
within the scope of proper and reasonable usage of their product as defined by XYZ printing.
Presentation of warranty card with the product will ensure free service and repair of inherent
faults in the product within the warranty period. However, the following items are separate and
dealt with under conditions of other related warranty services:
● Printing modules / printing platforms / motor modules
● Attached consumables (including housing, packing materials, power cords, USB cables, coil
consumables, user manuals and software CD's): no warranty is given.
2. To protect your right and interests, please request that the dealer fill in the product information
and purchase date on the product warranty card, and also make sure that they affix their
official seal.
3. Please keep this warranty card in a safe place because if it is lost or destroyed a new one
will not be issued. Make sure to present the card if you require any repairs, service or
maintenance to the product during the warranty period.
4. XYZprinting may levy charges under any of the following circumstances:
● Man-made damages: In the case of damage to the product caused by incorrect use, wrong
installation, abnormal wear, physical damage or deformation caused by falls or blows, burnt
circuits resulting from actions form the user, broken or bent interface or pins or any other
physical damage to the product caused by misuse.
● Incompatibility issues: anything unconnected with product malfunctions such as conflict with
electronic equipment, expectation of use, noise of operation, speed, discomfort or heat.
● Damage caused by force Majeure (such as lightning strike, fire, earthquake, floods, civil
disturbance or war or any other event beyond human control).
● Any request of warranty service after expiration of the warranty period.
If you need warranty service, please contact the original dealer or email us at
supportus@xyzprinting.com. If you need more information about our warranty services, please
log in to www.xyzprinting.com, select "support (product support)" where you will find complete
details of all the warranty conditions.
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