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FELIXprinters FELIX Pro 2 User Manual
Summary of FELIX Pro 2
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User manual 29 january 2018 revision 3 felix pro 2.
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User manual 29 january 2018 1 felix pro 2 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 un...
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User manual 29 january 2018 2 felix pro 2 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 suitable...
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User manual 29 january 2018 3 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com contents 3 contents 1 introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................................
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User manual 29 january 2018 4 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com printer specifications 4 printer specifications printing electrical print technology fused filament fabrication ac input: 100-240v, 50-60 hz build volume 23.7 x 24.4 x 23.5 cm power requirements 24v dc, 10 amps print quality low normal ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 5 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com felix pro 2 at a glance 5 felix pro 2 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 micr...
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User manual 29 january 2018 6 felix pro 2 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 ca...
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User manual 29 january 2018 7 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com printer calibration 1. The hot-ends heat up to 185 ˚c. 2. The printer homes all axes. 3. The extruder moves to a certain position and probes both extruders a couple of times. How to do the z-height calibration? Please consult the quick ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 8 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com filament flow detection 8 filament flow detection what is filament flow detection? The felix pro 2 features filament detection. This in general monitors the flow of filament to the printer. This features can save print-jobs where there ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 9 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com display functions 9 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 with...
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User manual 29 january 2018 10 felix pro 2 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 extruders calibrate z calibrate xy move home x home y home...
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User manual 29 january 2018 11 felix pro 2 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 … ex...
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User manual 29 january 2018 12 felix pro 2 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°c...
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User manual 29 january 2018 13 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com maintenance 10 maintenance the printer is a quite complex motion system and requires maintenance. Besides the explanation in this chapter, for your convenience you can watch a video showing how to maintain your printer. Https://www.You...
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User manual 29 january 2018 14 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com maintenance 7. Pull connector to the side 8. Inspect hot-end. Check for debris or black spots. Clean the disc. 9. After cleaning, condition the top disc with non-electrically conducting teflon spray. First spray it on a cloth, then rub...
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User manual 29 january 2018 15 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com maintenance 10. Then reverse assembly of the hot-end into the extruder assembly. Do not forget to close the lid. Ensure the hot-end wires make the bend as shown below in green 11. Please do the following two extruder calibrations, if y...
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User manual 29 january 2018 16 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com maintenance print bed contact points make sure to keep the contact points on the bottom of the print bed clean. Use a detergent like alcohol and rub gently with a paper towel or cloth. Check this regularly, especially, when you remove ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 17 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com trouble shooting 11 trouble shooting z-sensor triggered, improper leveling (g32), homing and printing in the air. The calibration features rely on a proper functioning of the z-probe build into the hot-ends. Z-sensor triggered. This me...
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User manual 29 january 2018 18 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com trouble shooting sometimes a bulge or kink in the filament causes a jam. In this case, make sure the cause of the jam is removed before resuming the print job. Printer has run out of filament. Put a new spool of filament on the printer...
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User manual 29 january 2018 19 felix pro 2 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 extru...
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User manual 29 january 2018 20 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com trouble shooting the printer decides it is broken when the temperature measured is lower than 0°c or higher than 275°c, or when the temperature does not seem to rise fast enough. Solution: replace the thermistor/heater set. Thermistor ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 21 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com safety 12 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 th...
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User manual 29 january 2018 22 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com tips and tricks 13 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 . Th...
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User manual 29 january 2018 23 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com material data safety sheet 14 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 i...
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User manual 29 january 2018 24 felix pro 2 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 effects...
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User manual 29 january 2018 25 felix pro 2 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 minu...
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User manual 29 january 2018 26 felix pro 2 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 perso...
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User manual 29 january 2018 27 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 15 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 felixp...
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User manual 29 january 2018 28 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 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 delivery address. ...
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User manual 29 january 2018 29 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service and specific license conditions of these third party materials are to be found in or via our website. You hereby agree that the submission of any order implies that you have read and accepted the terms and co...
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User manual 29 january 2018 30 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service to use or access the products, loss of data, loss of business, loss of profits, business interruption or the like) arising out of the use of or inability to use the products, even if felixprinters has been ad...
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User manual 29 january 2018 31 felix pro 2 www.Felixprinters.Com appendix: terms of service 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 are deemed to have a...