Felix Printers Tec 4 User Manual

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    User manual 18 december 2017 revision 1 felix tec 4.

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    User manual 18 december 2017 1 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com introduction 1 introduction thank you for choosing felixprinters! It is highly recommended to read this manual. It explains in short how to make your first print and contains essential tips to operate the printer properly. If you are u...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 2 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com safety 2 safety to safely operate the felixprinter, we advise that you keep the following safety recommendations in mind: general safety keep children under the age of 14 out of reach of the felixprinter. Felixprinters are only suitabl...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 3 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com contents 3 contents 1 introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 2 safety .................

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    User manual 18 december 2017 4 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com printer specifications 4 printer specifications printing electrical print technology fused filament fabrication ac input: 100-240v, 50-60 hz build volume 255(240 dual head) x 205 x 220 cm power requirements 12v dc, 20 amps print qualit...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 5 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com felix tec 4 at a glance 5 felix tec 4 at a glance 6 unboxing, setup and prepare for further instructions please consult the quick start manual, where the following topics are covered. - unboxing - setup of printer - preparation for mic...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 6 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com printer calibration 7 printer calibration for 3d printing, the first layer is the most important layer. It is the basis of a print job (which can take more than 70 hours in some cases). An improperly printed first layer is mostly the c...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 7 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com printer calibration 7.1.3the height difference between the two hot-ends. (manual) the extruders must operate at the same height. Due to production tolerances this has to be calibrated. Please consult the quick start manual how to do th...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 8 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com display functions 8 display functions this chapter explains the main functions of the display unit. Next chapter will go more in depth of each menu item. Turn on the printer/general display unit overview you can control the printer wit...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 9 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com display functions the main menu press the rotary button to enter the main menu: control menu back ← dual preheat/cool remove build plt change filament level build plt calibrate z-probe calibrate extruders calibrate xy move home x home ...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 10 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com display functions print menu back ← folder 1 printfile.Gcode return to previous menu. Folder printfile. Only *.Gcode files can be printed. Settings menu back ← info tot. Time: …h tot. Filament.: …m language english deutsch espanol … e...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 11 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com display functions reset settings reset settings to default parameters. Printing menu (only active during print) back ← stop print pause print change filament z-offset: 0.00mm speed mul.:100% flow mul. : 100% e1: 190/190°c e2: 190/190°...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 12 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com maintenance 9 maintenance dust cleaners filament attracts a lot of dust and small particles. Make sure the filament enters the filament holder through the dust cleaner. After a few months of printing it is recommended to replace the d...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 13 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com trouble shooting 10 trouble shooting z-sensor triggered, improper leveling (g33), homing and printing in the air. The calibration features rely on a proper functioning of the z-probe, if it does not work, you can get the error message...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 14 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com trouble shooting filament attracts a lot of dust, which can potentially all come into the hot-end. In some dusty environments this could cause a clogged hot-end within a few hours. Fragment of previously printed material still in extr...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 15 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com safety 11 safety to safely operate the felixprinter, we advise that you keep the following safety recommendations in mind: 1. Felixprinters are only suitable for professional use. 2. Keep children under the age of 14 out of reach of t...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 16 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com tips and tricks 12 tips and tricks flexible filaments our 3d printers can in general handle flexible filaments well. Depending on the amount of flexibility, you might need to take some extra precautions to print it without trouble . T...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 17 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com material data safety sheet 13 material data safety sheet pla hazards identification appearance: clear, translucent, opaque, pellets. Physical state: solid odor: sweet potential health effects: eye contact: contact with eyes may cause ...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 18 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com material data safety sheet principle routes of exposure: eye contact. Skin contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Acute toxicity: there were no target organ effects noted following ingestion or dermal exposure in animal studies. Local effect...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 19 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com material data safety sheet abs hazards identification this product is not classified as dangerous according to ec criteria. First-aid measures eye contact: flush eyes with plenty of water; remove contact lenses after the first 1-2 min...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 20 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com material data safety sheet present use a/an particulate filter, type p2. When combinations of vapors, acids, or dusts/mists are present use a/an organic vapor cartridge with a particulate pre-filter, type ap2. Ingestion: use good pers...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 21 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 14 appendix: terms of service 1 . Scope a) these terms and conditions shall apply to all purchases submitted or to be submitted by you for any item, service or subscription offered to you on or via the felix...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 22 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 5. Return policy a) felixprinters allows you to return hardware for any reason provided that it has not yet been used at any time during the fourteen (14) business days following the date of receipt at your ...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 23 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 7. Third party software materials felixprinters products may make use of third party software codes, data, information functionality, other content and algorithms (“third party materials”). The use of third ...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 24 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 10. Limitation of liability a) neither felixprinters nor its suppliers shall be liable to you or to any third party for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, punitive, or exemplary damages (inclu...

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    User manual 18 december 2017 25 felix tec 4 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 17. Severability if any provision of these terms and conditions is deemed to be void, invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions shall continue in full force and effect. You and felixprinters ar...