DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 1 User Manual 3D45
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 2 Table of Contents 2 Safety Symbols....................................................................................2 General Safety Warnings..................................................................3-5 Additional Safety Warnings..................................................................5 Symbols ...............................................................................................5 Dremel Remote Services ...........................
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 3 General Safety Warnings 3 Read all instructions in this manual and familiarize yourself with the Dremel ! WARNING 3D45 before setup and use. Failure to comply with the warnings and instructions may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage, or personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Work Area Safety Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 4 4 General Safety Warnings Ensure small objects created by Dremel 3D45 are not accessible to young children. Small objects are potential choking hazards for young children. Do not create illegal or inappropriate objects using Dremel 3D45. Do not use Dremel 3D45 to create objects intended for use with candles, liquid fuels, and other heat sources. Plastic may melt when exposed to fire or other heat sources.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 5 Additional Safety Warnings 5 This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of ! WARNING California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling." SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your 3D45. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 6 6 FCC and IC Compliance FCC Statement： Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 7 Specifications BUILDING Extruder: single extrusion Extruder Temperature: Up to 280 C, 536 F Build Platform Temperature: Up to 100 C, 212 F Operating Interface: 4.5” full color IPS touch screen Maximum Build Volume: 10” x 6” x 6.7” (255mm x 155mm x 170mm) Layer Thickness: 100 microns (0.10 mm) Filament Types and Colors: See dremeldigilab.com for color choices Internal Storage: 8GB External Storage: USB flash Drive WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS Weight (without spool): 19.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 8 Resources 8 Resource Description Location Printed version of the Quick Start Guide is located in the carton with the printer. It is also available on dremeldigilab.com Quick Start Guide Provides illustrated walkthrough of how to un-box your 3D45 and start building out of the box. Dremel Website Provides the latest 3D45 software, product information, customer support, dremeldigilab.com and 3D model and project downloads.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:29 AM Page 9 Glossary of Terms 9 Filament Guide Tube A plastic tube that guides the filament from the spool holder to the extruder of the printer, preventing any snags. Filament Runout Sensor A sensor in the extruder intake that pauses your printer if it runs out of filament during a build. Filament Spool A cylindrical piece on which a long strand of filament is wound for storage and continuous use. .g, .gcode and .
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 10 Introduction 10 Welcome to the world of Dremel Digilab. Our mission is to mentor you through the digital fabrication process and share best practices for bringing your ideas to life. You can create a user profile by going to dremeldigilab.com. Your profile gives you access to high-quality models, support and software downloads, and remote printing services powered by 3DPrinterOS. Once setup and registration is complete you are ready to start building.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 11 Unpacking 1. Place box on table, cut tape, and open. 11 6. Open door and remove middle insert. 2. Remove top insert. 3. Remove 3D45 and place on table. 4. Open lid and remove top insert. 7. Remove bottom insert. Tip: Keep packaging for future transportation and storage. 5. Raise build platform by lifting from both sides.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 12 Getting To Know Your 3D45 12 1 15 2 14 3 13 4 12 5 6 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Lid Extruder Z-Axis Guide rail Door Build Platform Tabs Gripping Handles USB A Port Leveling Knobs Build Platform Touch Screen Build Platform Clips Filament Spool Holder 10 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 13 Getting To Know Your 3D45 17 18 21 20 19 13 22 23 16 24 15 25 26 00 Model 3D45 F0133D45 0.8–1.8A 47–63Hz 100V–240V~ Ø1.75mm (0.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 14 Touch Screen 14 Using your Dremel 3D45 without a computer is easy with the onboard software and full color touch screen. Before building your model we want to familiarize you with the touch screen menu structure and options. Observe all provided warnings and safety instructions when using the ! WARNING Dremel 3D45. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage or personal injury.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 15 Touch Screen 15 FILE DETAILS Nozzle and platform temperatures settings referenced for the current build. BUILD – Tap to begin build process. DELETE – Tap to remove model file from on-printer storage or USB flash drive. COPY TO PRINTER – From USB flash drive, tap to copy model file to on-printer storage. BUILD STATUS PAUSE/PLAY – Tap to pause or resume the current build process. Pause will allow you to access the filament button.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 16 16 Touch Screen LEVEL Tap to begin build platform leveling process. (see page 27 for instructions on leveling the build platform) FILAMENT Tap to begin heating and start filament load/change process.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 17 Touch Screen 17 TOOLS Tap to access the following individual printer functions and settings. NETWORK Tap to enter Network menu to connect or disconnect WiFi and Set Proxy. CONNECT WIFI – Tap to connect to WiFi. SET PROXY – Tap to set manual proxy. SET STATIC IP – Tap to setup static IP. PREHEAT Tap "Nozzle Temp" to automatically begin preheating the extruder for building or removing excess debris.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 18 18 Touch Screen CALIBRATE Tap to move extruder and build platform to zero position. JOG MODE Tap to display options to move extruder and build platform along the X, Y, and Z-axis.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 19 Touch Screen 19 HELP Tap to enter service menu to see customer service contact information. SETTINGS LANGUAGE – Tap to pick alternate menu language. DISPLAY – Tap to customize cabinet LEDs or main menu hotkeys. SOUNDS – Tap to turn 3D45 sounds On/Off. TOKEN – Tap to release current token and get a new token when connected to Wifi or Ethernet. ADVANCED MODE – Tap to manually prioritize GCode settings.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 20 20 Touch Screen ABOUT Tap to see 3D45 information such as firmware version, usage counter, printer status, MAC address, and token. Touch Screen Icons Indicates that there is an error such as filament empty or door open. Indicates that Ethernet is connected. Indicates WiFi signal strength. Indicates that the extruder and build platform is cool. Indicates that the extruder and build platform is warm.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 21 Initial Setup The first time you power on your Dremel 3D45 you will be prompted to perform an initial setup of network. Completing this process will give you access to features such as printing wirelessly from your PC or Dremel3D cloud based program, printer sharing amongst your friends and family, notifications of firmware updates, and printer status monitoring.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 22 22 Dremel Cloud Platform Dremel’s cloud-based platform allows you to connect to your 3D45 from any mobile device. In the platform, you can view models and projects in the Dremel 3D library, send, pause and cancel builds, monitor build status, receive push notification updates, and more. Create a user profile on dremeldigilab.com and follow the setup steps below to get started. 1. After launching the Dremel cloud platform 3.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 23 Getting Ready to Build all provided and safety instructions when using the Dremel 3D45. Failure to do so may result in fire, equipment damage, property damage or personal injury. LOADING/CHANGING FILAMENT Observe ! WARNING warnings 23 1. Start filament load/change process by tapping “Filament” button on touch screen. Extruder will move to front right corner of print area and extruder tip will begin to heat.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 24 24 FIG. 2 Getting Ready to Build Guide Tube 4. Remove Spool door by rotating it counter clockwise, see figure 1. Remove existing spool if one is present. 5. Thread tip of new filament through guide tube, place spool on spool holder, replace spool door by aligning locking tabs and rotating clockwise, see figure 1. 6.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 25 Getting Ready to Build 25 9. Filament will be drawn into the extruder and begin to exit from the hot extruder tip. NOTE: Your Dremel 3D45 was tested by building objects before leaving the factory. These test objects may have been made with a different filament color than you are using. Therefore, a small amount of filament may be remaining in the extruder. 10.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 26 Getting Ready to Build 26 Rear Clip Rear Clip FIG. 3 Tab Tab Front Clip Base PREPARING BUILD PLATFORM Do not touch the extruder ! WARNING tip or heated build platform during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury. Build Platform Front Clip 2.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 27 Getting Ready to Build LEVELING BUILD PLATFORM Do not touch the extruder ! WARNING tip or heated build platform during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 28 Getting Ready to Build 28 CONNECTING USB CABLE FIG. 5 1. Ensure 3D45 power switch is in the off position. 2. Connect the included USB cable to your 3D45 and computer, figure 5. 3. Open software. 4. Turn your Dremel 3D45 on using the power switch to sync your computer to your Dremel 3D45. USB CONNECTING ETHERNET 1. Ensure 3D45 power switch is in the off position. FIG. 6 2. Plug ethernet cable into your 3D45, figure 6. 3.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 29 Building BEFORE YOU BUILD 1. Ensure an adequate amount of filament is loaded (see page 23). 29 4. In the model detail page tap “Build” to begin building process. If 3D45 runs out of filament during a build, it will pause until more filament is added. 2. Ensure glue is applied, build platform is level and clear of objects. 3. Ensure the extruder and build platform temperature is set according to the filament type used, see page 25 for details.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 30 Building 30 BUILDING FROM USB FLASH DRIVE 1. On main menu tap “Build”. FIG. 7 2. Tap USB icon to access contents of USB flash drive. USB Flash Drive 2. In the Print Queue menu you can choose to “Build” the next model in the queue or “Delete” it and advance to the next model. 3. Follow steps 3-7 from Build from OnPrinter storage to complete build from USB flash drive. BUILDING FROM PRINT QUEUE 3.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 31 Removing Your Object REMOVING YOUR OBJECT FROM THE BUILD PLATFORM 31 FIG. 8 Do not touch the extruder ! WARNING tip or heated build platform during Dremel 3D45 operation or until it has cooled down to at least 60°C (140°F). Contact with the extruder tip or build platform during or after operation before tip and build plate has cooled may result in personal injury. Use personal protective ! WARNING equipment.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 32 32 Best Practices 2. Ensure your build platform is level before every print. 7. It is important to save your Dremel 3D45 packaging as it will make re-boxing and transporting your Dremel 3D45 easier. 3. For proper adhesion of filament to the build platform, regularly wash the glue from the build platform with warm water, dry the build platform, re-apply a fresh layer of glue and re-level. 8.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 33 Maintenance UPDATING FIRMWARE VIA NETWORK If your 3D45 is registered and connected to WiFi, it should check for firmware updates each time it boots up. You can also update its firmware directly from the touch screen. To update firmware: 1. Tap “Tools”, then tab “Updates”. 33 2. Add the 3D45 firmware file to an empty, FAT32 formatted, USB flash drive. 3. Turn off your 3D45 using the ON/OFF switch. 4. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB-A port. 5.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 34 Troubleshooting 34 CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Filament is not extruding or sticking to the build plate properly. PROBLEM This can be caused by the build platform not being leveled with the extruder head. Leveling the build platform will align the extruder head and ensure a better object quality. Cancel your object, clear build platform, level the build platform, and restart the object. Dremel 3D45 froze before my object started.
DM 2610047405 06-17_3D45 6/1/17 7:30 AM Page 35 Troubleshooting PROBLEM 3D45 will not connect to my network. CAUSE 35 CORRECTIVE ACTION Printer too far from wireless router. Reposition 3D45 to be closer to your router. Network password or SSID incorrect Re-enter your password/SSID or verify your password with your network owner. Network password incorrect. Re-enter your password or verify your password with your network owner. Network has a firewall. Enter network proxy information.
