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#Verify there are no obstructions in the printer | #Verify there are no obstructions in the printer | ||
#Verify the build plate is in place | #Verify the build plate is in place | ||
##If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol | |||
#Slice your model using one of the supported slicers | #Slice your model using one of the supported slicers | ||
#Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options | #Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options | ||
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#Select Extrude/Extract tab | #Select Extrude/Extract tab | ||
#Tap Retract | #Tap Retract | ||
##The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end | |||
#Remove the filament from the PTFE tube | #Remove the filament from the PTFE tube | ||
#Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position | #Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position | ||
#Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder | #Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder | ||
#Feed the filament through the PTFE tube | #Feed the filament through the PTFE tube | ||
##The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end | |||
#Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end | #Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end | ||
#Set filament temperature on the touch screen | #Set filament temperature on the touch screen | ||
#Click Extrude | #Click Extrude | ||
Revision as of 21:38, 12 May 2024
Specs
Type: CoreXY Extruder: Dual-gear Direct Drive Build Volume: 300x300x300mm Bed Type: Magnetic Spring Steel
Hot End: Micro Swiss FlowTech Nozzle Diameters: 4mm, 6mm Nozzle Type: Micro Swiss Brass Plated Wear Resistant
Filament Size: 1.75mm
Slicer software:
- Creality Slicer (Cura Based)
- Prusa Slicer (Needs profile)
- Orca Slicer (Needs profile)
Supported Filaments
- ABS
- PLA
- PETG
- PET
- TPU
- PA
- ABS
- ASA
- PC PLA-CF
- PA-CF
- PET-CF
Getting Started
- Power on the machine using the switch located on the back left of the printer.
- Verify there are no obstructions in the printer
- Verify the build plate is in place
- If needed, clean the build plate with isopropyl alcohol
- Slice your model using one of the supported slicers
- Send the GCode to the printer using one of the options
- Option 1: Creality Slicer
- Make sure you have added the K1 Max to the list of devices using the IP Address
- Slice your model
- Select LAN Printing
- Name your gcode file to send (recommended to include name/handle) and click Confirm
- Select K1 Max from the Device list
- Option 2: Using webpage
- Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
- Open the printer webpage
- Scroll down to the file list and select Import
- Select your gcode file and upload
- Option 3: USB
- Save your gcode file (recommended to include name/handle)
- Copy gcode file to a thumb drive
- Insert drive in usb port at bottom left of the front of the printer
- Option 1: Creality Slicer
- Select model to print and start pritn
Changing filament
- Select the settings icon from the touch screen
- Select Extrude/Extract tab
- Tap Retract
- The printer will automatically heat up and retract the filament from the hot end
- Remove the filament from the PTFE tube
- Flip the silver filament lock switch on top of the hotend to the unlocked position
- Mount the new roll of filament to the spool holder
- Feed the filament through the PTFE tube
- The filament may have some resistance as it reaches bends in the tube, make sure the filament has made it all the way into the hot end
- Lock the silver switch on top of the hot end
- Set filament temperature on the touch screen
- Click Extrude