Contents Packing List 1 Safety instructions 2 Technical Specification 3 Product Overview 4 Menu Directory 5 Assembly and Leveling Instructions =e 8 First Print Instructions 14 introductions Slicing Software 16 ~FAQ-and-Machine Maintenance 50
Safety Instructions Always fallow the safety instructions during assembly and usage; to avoid any unnecessary damage to the 30 printer or individual injury fl Please contact our customer service first if you have any issue after reeving the products. towards your hands. ANY CUBIC 3D printer. and contact the technical support. CUBICAL teleprinter includes moving parts that can cause injury. cautious when using the scraper.
Product Overview Resin vat Platform securing knob Platform bracket Printing platform Vat retaining screw Resin vat Top cover Door Handle Ee Touch scree WIFI Antenna Abr vents Power switch Rubber foot USB port Power ply
Menu Directory Print File List: Page up Page down Return to the Home Menu Click Files Delete the current file Click to start printing Return to the Print Menu System Language: Change Service: Official website Return to the Shyster Menu Information: Product system System version Product ID IP Address Return tithe System Menu
Menu Directory Tools Move Z: Move the Z axis downwards Move Z by 0: Move the Z axis upwards : 1 Return ta Zero Stop moving the Z axis . Return tithe Tools Menu Detection: Click to set the test time Test LED and LCD for : the preset time . Return to the Tools Menu Reduce anesthetist Increase the test time Exposure: .
Assembly and Leveling Instructions 1. Assembly instructions (1) Unpack the machine and remove the protective film outside. Then install the handle on the top cover. (2) Loosen the set screw on the printing platform with a Allen wrench so the platform can be moved freely.
Assembly and Leveling Instructions (3). Plug in the power cord and turn on the printer. Click “Tools” — “Move the touchscreen to raise Z axis. Then install the platform. onto the platform bracket and tighten the black platform securing knob on the top. Note: The printing platform-must be well installed to the-end: 2. Leveling instructions (1) Tear off the protective film on the LCD screen.
Assembly and Leveling Instructions (2) Ensure that the platform is-aligned-in-every direction. Then put the leveling paper on the LCD screen, The platform must be aligned in every direction, (3) Then click the “TOOLS” = “MOVE 2" — "on the touch screen, Wait for the Z axis to descend and then it will stop automatically. (4) Use fingers to-press on top of the platform gently, then tighten the screw on the right side of the platform.
Assembly and Leveling Instructions (5) Lastly, click "Z=0" on the touch screen, and then click “Enter” on the pop-up window. Till now, the leveling process is finished. Click “Enter” again and pull out leveling paper. Make sure the platform is parallel to the 2K LCD screen. 3. Testing UV lights (1) Click on the touch screen to raise the platform abet 120mm: (2) Return to tools menu; click “Detection”; set the testing time, and then click "NEXT". on the screen as shown below.
Assembly and Leveling Instructions seethe test time The detection result 4-stalling the resin vat Check and ensure the LCD screen and platform are clean and free of dust. Install the resin vat till it aligns with the two limit-screws on the panel. Finally tighten the adjustable nuts on both sides to secure the vat.
Assembly and Leveling Instructions 5. Installing the WI-Fi antenna Install the WI-Fi antenna on the back of the machine. And you can control the model printing via the application. For detailed instructions, please refer to “*Any cubic 3D User Manual” from the USB drive.
First Print Instructions Before printing, to minimize the first time frustration, please ensure (1) 2 axis is working fine; (2) the platform js well leveled and fit with 2K LCD screen; (3) the UV fight is functional properly. 1 Print Insert the USB memory {or the SD card with card reader) into the USB port. Then wear masks and gloves, slowly pour the resin into the vat until it reaches 1/3 volume of the vat. After that, close the door.
First Print Instructions 2. Handling models and residues After printing, wait until the resin stop dropping from the platform and then unscrew and remove the platform. The model can be removed by scrapper carefully. The removed model should be washed with ethanol vol% concentration. The printed model may need post curing to achieve better hardness by direct sunlight or UV-curing box. [IMPORTANT] Inevitably, in case of incomplete curing or failed prints; -there-might-be some resin residues left-in-the vat.
Introduction to Slicing Software Photon 3D printer reads “pwns” file and prints. It is necessary to convert 3D files (such as stl file or obj file) into pwns files for machine to recognize. Software that convert 3D files into pwns files is called slicing software. Soliciting software installation Here Windows PC js taken for example. Slicing software is located in memory stick: “File-English-Photon Mono SE" — “slicing software” “windows”.
Introduction to Slicing Software (1) Open, save, undo and redo. @) Model mirror, hollow and infill, punching, text paste and split model explained in the following parts. @ Click to switch the preset view. @ Switch between slice/machine settings and support settings. (& Drag the slider to preview each layer of the model: © “3D model preview. Click to slice. ® Move, rotate, scale and layout. ©) Click to switch to the Configuration Mode. 3.
Introduction to Slicing Software (2) View Changing @ View changing by mouse + Zoom in/out: scroll the mouse wheel. ¢ Position change: left click the platform, hold on and move the mouse: « Change view angle: right click the platform, hold on and move the mouse. @ View changing by interface controls: click the arrow can change the viewing angle by S0%in its direction. Click the center icon and the view will be automatically zoomed in, Click again to show the top view.
Introduction to Slicing Software (3) Model Changing Move selected: click “move” icon, input a number or manipulate the controls can move the model. You also can center or reset the model, Rotate selected: click “rotate” icon, input'a number or manipulate the controls can rotate the model, You also can reset the model. Scale selected: click “scale”icon, inputs number or percentage or manipulate the controls can scale the model. You also can set the model to its maximum size.
Introduction to Slicing Software 2 Model rotating: Choose a larger facet haste ground fitting platform, which can improve print success rate. ig Check uff Click-on the larger bottom of the model. @ Model scaling After setting the model to the maximum size, center it to avoid the model exceeding the print range.
Introduction to Slicing Software ® Center the model: Fix Maximum TS Le Cl Select the model and click "Duplicate", then an identical model will be duplicated. (Those models may overlap) For multiple models, click ’X Side" or "Y Side", the models can be aligned orY direction.
Introduction to Slicing Software (4) Hollow And Fill in some cases, you don't need the model to be completely solid. Before you start slicing a model, you can hollow to reduce resin consumption. Poona a Pee oe wc Milan can Please check and choose the most suitable parameters for hollowing and infilling to fit your requirement.
Introduction to Slicing Software Hollow thickness: 1mm Hollow thickness: 3mm The model name: MIA The.author.of the model: Fa bio Tanisha You may drag the slider to see the internal structure of the model after hollowing.
Introduction to Slicing Software Hollow thickness: 2mm, no. infill (5) Punching Although the model is hollowed, there will still be part of the resin remaining in the model after printing. By punching the model, the resin.in. the model can flow out, which reduces the weight of the model and the resin consumption. Outer diameter dl length The "Inner extend length" must be greater than the "Hollow thickness"; so that the model can be pierced when punching and the resin can flow out of the model.
Introduction to Slicing Software Left click on the model Loins Click “OK” to finish The medal name: MIA The author of the model: Fa bio Tanisha (6) Text Paste You can paste text on the model with this feature.
Slicing Software ® Add mode Set the text style. @ Input the text. ® Click to generate mesh, @ Left click on the model. ee set ® Drag the slider or input the number to rotate the text.
Slicing Software ® Delete mode (Switch to the delete mode. Ee ee ee 3 Click "Delete All" to delete all texts added before: BE lc (7) split model You can split the model into several parts and then cut off the unwanted parts.
Introduction to Slicing Software (D Click the split icon, as shown in the red square above. Then make a cut across the model. @) Drag the slider to rotate the cutting surface along the XYZ axis. Then click “Generate Groups” after adjusting the cutting surface.
Introduction to Slicing Software 3) Select the unwanted group from the "Split Groups”. The selected group will be shown in red in the model. Click "Cut Group" to remove it. Sy eae Ee Mov se @ The effect picture after splitting the model.
Introduction to Slicing Software (8) Support Settings when the model has obvious suspended parts or overhang, it needs to.add support to minimize the printing failure. Click-on the model and then click supportable to edit the support for the model. Before adding support, you can edit the shape of the support. There are three types of support, Light, Medium and Heavy.
Introduction to Slicing Software Step 1: Shape editing Click on one of these types, such as Medium. As shown below, the support is divided into. three parts, namely "top", "middle" and "bottom". The-settings-of those three -parts-are-described-in detail below. ¥ ‘Has sonny Click to refresh preset parameters Top: Set the parameters for the top of the support. Contact Shape: Select the "Sphere™ as the contact point between the top and the model can increase the contact area between the support and the model.
Introduction to Slicing Software Contact depth: The contact depth “between the support top and the model.
Introduction to Slicing Software Diameter: You can input number to change the top diameter. Length: You can input number to change the top length. 2.00mm ST Angle: Use the default parameter. ®@ Mid: Set the parameters of the mid of the support.
Introduction to Slicing Software Ea , "Cylinder 1” Shape: There are three options for the mid shape, "Cube and Prism”. a Lie fhe: 2 Diameter: You -can-input the number to change the mid diameter. Bottom: Set the parameters an the bottom of the support.
Introduction to Slicing Software Shape: There are four options for the top shape, “Skate”, "Cube", “Cylinder” ard Prism". Ee ie de Thriller: You can input the number to change the bottom length. oy, [tine RU Eee um Contact Depth: The depth of contact between the bottom of the support and the model when the support is added inside the model. Angle: Use the default parameter.
Introduction to Slicing Software @ Raft In addition io the three types of support set by software, raft can be added to the model. Adding raft will increase the adhesion between model and build platform, thereby minimizing the print failure or warping risk. Select the shape of the raft as "Skate" and click "Fill" or “Platform” to add the raft and support. Ld Note: Before adding. the raft, you need to lift the model up by a certain height in the z-axis direction.
Introduction to Slicing Software @ Manual Support Add: Only after click the "Add" button then can you add the support to the model. contour line, it can be used. as reference line when you are adding support when the mouse moves on the model, the green rhos ne can be sicked to add suppose the red short-line means-it can not-be-clicked to add SUPP OIL Delete: Click the "Delete" button first, and then click the support on the model and click "Delete" button to remove the support.
Introduction to Slicing Software @ Automatic Support After setting "Auto Support Angle’, "Support Min Length? and "Support Density", click "Fill" or “Platform” can automatically add supports for the model. Click to refresh fo the hd preset parameters Auto Support Angle; The tangent angle between the model {small triangular facets) and the printing platform. With the same “Support Density” , the larger "Auto Support Angle” is, the more supports can be added.
Introduction to Slicing Software Support Min Length: Use the default parameter. There are two types of support added automatically, Vertical" and "Tree". Choosing the "Tree" type, the supports can be combined and interlocked. It simplifies the supports and saves material. Bde After setting each parameter, click the "Fill" or "Platform" button to automatically add support. ® "Fill": The support can be added between the platform and the model, and between the model and the model.
Introduction to Slicing Software ® Automatic support adding skills {improve print success rate) Tip 1: Properly increasing the support angle and density can optimize the support results and deliver better print quality. when browsing on the model, by observing the contour circle, it can be found that the model still has some weak points that have not been added supports properly (highlighted by red arrows).
Introduction to Slicing Software (9) Parameter Settings @ Slice Settings The default printing mode is "Normal Mode”. Iri this mode, four resin types are” "Plant-based", "Dental" Ca stable” and “Custom”. Different resin types. have different printing parameters. You can directly select the "Resin Type” according to which Any cubic Resin you are using.
Introduction to Slicing Software You-can-always modify the parameters. And, you tan add custom resin type. Click "Configure® — "Resin Manage". ane La 3 Machine Types Custom Machine Click “Add” button Note: Click refresh icon can restore the default parameters of the resin.
Introduction to Slicing Software Slice parameters: Resin Price Set the price according to the purchased resin. Resin Volume: Set according to the volume of a bottle of resin you purchased. During slicing, it will automatically calculate the resin consumption and price in total. Layer thickness: The thicker the layer, the longer the exposure time for each layer.
Introduction to Slicing Software ® Machine Settings These parameters seldom need modification. But if the printed model shows big dimensional error along a particular axis (X,Y. or Z), you can modify the corresponding values for that axis proportionally.
Introduction to Slicing Software (10) slicing After confirm the slice settings, click the “Slice” icon at the top left (red square). You need to save the sliced file as ".pwns’ so the Photon Mono 5k would recognize the file. Choose the file directory and save the ".pwns" file in the memory stick and then start slicing, and click OK to finish. You may click "Preview" to'check each layer and the corresponding parameters, HEN Snead £8 truncheon Worship 421.
Introduction to Slicing Software in the Sliced File View interface, check "Enabled" to set the exposure time, Z Lift distance and Z Lift speed of the current layer according to personal requirements. Upon finished, click “File” — “Save File” on the upper left corner to save as a new sliced file: Lo naan Note: 1. This function is invalid for the bottom layers. Do not use this friction to bottom layers. 2.
Introduction to Slicing Software (wayfarer is an abbreviation for “Resin Exposure Range Finder”. This function is used to find out the optimal exposure parameters. for different resins. Import the "RE file into the slicing software (The file has been saved into the memory stick). Specifically, in the the curing. screen will be divided into eight areas and each area is numbered, as shown in the picture.
Introduction to Slicing Software ® The exposure time for Area No.1 is equal to "normal exposure time the slicing settings {exclude Bottom Exposure Time}, and the exposure time for other areas will be increased by an increment of “0.4s" subsequently. ® For example, when "Normal Exposure Time {s)" is set to 1s in the slicer, the exposure time for Area No.T is Ts, the exposure time for Area No.2 will be 1.4s, and so on, and the exposure time of Area 8 will be 3.8s.
FAQ and Machine Maintenance 1. FAD (1) Model not sticking to platform >» Bottom exposure time is insufficient, increase the exposure time. >» Contact area between the model and platform is small, please add raft. >» Bad leveling (2) Aver separation or splitting » The machine is not stable during printing » FEP film in the vat is not tight enough or it need a change for new one > The printing platform-starvation-not tightened 2.
FAQ and Machine Maintenance (3) Be careful when remove the platform, do not let it fall onto the 2K LCD screen. TT (4) Do not left the resin in the vat for over two days if not using it. Please Ei filter and store the resin properly. (5) After printing; please clean-up the platform (wipe clean with paper towels or wash with alcohol), and ensure no residue left before next print (filter the residue with funnel). (6) If-the outside of printer is stained with resin, use alcohol to wipe clean.
