Dear customer, Thank you for choosing cubic products. Maybe you are familiar with 3D printing technology or have purchased ANY CUBIC printers before, we still highly recommend that you read this manual carefully. The installation techniques and precautions in this manual can help you avoid any unnecessary damage or frustration. Note: Photon § has multiple color options.
Safety instruction Always follow the safety instructions during assembly and usage, to avoid any unnecessary damage to the 3d printer or individual injury. Please contact our customer service first if you have any issue after receiving the products. Be cautious when using the scraper. Never direct the scraper towards your hand. In case of emergency, please immediately cut off the power of Cubical 3D printer and contact the technical support. ANY CUBIC 3D printer includes moving parts that can cause injury.
Contents 1. Technical Specification 1 2. Packing list 2 3. Product Overview 3 4. Menu Directory 4 5. Assembly and Leveling instructions -7 6. Introduction to slicing software W — M 12 7. First print instructions 27 8.
Product Overview Screwball Platform securing knob Platform bracket Platform Vat screw Resin vat Air filter hood Top cover Touch screen Power switch 8 swerve ’W Power plug Memory stick port —— 3
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 System Menu Information: Product system System version Product ID Return to the System Menu
Menu Directory Tools Move Move Z by Move the Z axis upwards Return to Zero Stop moving the Z axis Return to the Tools Menu Detection: Click to set the test time Reduce the test time Test LED and LCD .
Assembly and Leveling instructions 1. Unpack the machine and then remove the protective film outside. 2. Open the top cover, take out the wrapping materials and resin vat. Check and ensure the 2K LCD screen and platform are clean and free of dust, as shown in (Do not install the platform and resin vat until Step 6). 3. Plug in the power and turn on the power switch. 2K LLD screen *Please strictly follow the next steps for leveling. 4. As shown in click the “TOOLS” — “MOVE Z” "HOME" on the color screen.
Assembly and Leveling instructions 5. Loosen the screw on the platform, as shown in Loosen this screw using Allen wrench Note: To gain better adhesion, the build plate has a brushed surface finish. During manufacturing, assembly, testing, and transportation, there might be few small scratches or marks left on the build plate. Please be relax and this will not affect the printing quality and durability of the build plate. 6.
Assembly and Leveling instructions 7. After the platform is secured, if it is far from the 2K LCD screen, then click to lower the Z axis by “0.1mm” or “1mm"” on the touch screen until you feel the resistance when pulling the paper back and forth, as shown in Use single click; do not press continuously, to avoid the damage risk of the LCD. Mow Caution! If the Z axis accidentally moves too much downwards, click here to stop it immediately. 8.
Assembly and Leveling instructions 9. Double check: Because tightening the platform screw might change the Z height, it is necessary to fine tune the leveling again. After tightening the platform screw, click on the touch screen and let the Z axis drop (or rise) with 0.1mm interval per click, until feel the drag resistance when pulling the paper. The purpose is to adjust the distance between the 2K LCD screen and platform to about a piece of paper thin.
Assembly and Leveling instructions 11. Function test of UV-LCD: gradually rise the platform about 120mm, then click “TOOLS”— “DETECTION"— “NEXT” on the screen as shown in the 2K LCD screen should display a complete rectangular as shown in Otherwise, the UV light is malfunction and please contact the tech support. < O test na 12. Make sure the resin vat is nice and clean, then install the resin vat till it aligns with the two limit screws on the panel, as shown in Fig. (13).
Introduction to slicing software 2. Manipulate 3D model in Photon Slicer (1) Model Importing After software has been installed, please run it for the first time. On the menu bar, click “File”— “Open file” (or click the “Open” icon at the top left (red square)) to import your own three-dimensional format model, i.e. STL file. Or you may input the Test (Photostat) file in the memory stick. Note: click the menu bar to choose the language, and then restart the software to change the language.
Introduction to slicing software Front View Bottom View (3) Model Changing X axis: red ¥ axis: green e, axis: blue Click to highlight the model, and then operate it by the interface controls. Move: click “move” icon, inputs number or left click the model can move the model. You also can reset the model. Scale: click “scale”icon, inputs number or percentage can scale the model. Rotate: click “rotate” icon, inputs number or left click the model can rotate the model. You also can reset the model.
Introduction to slicing software (4) Support Settings (optional) ‘When the model has obvious suspended parts or the contact area with the printing platform is small, it needs to add support, therefore the model can firmly attach to the platform and minimize the print failure. Highlight the model and the support tab becomes optional. Click on the Support tab, as shown below. Before adding the support, you can edit the shape of the support. The type of support can be divided into Light, Medium and Heavy.
Introduction to slicing software Sept 1: Shape editing Click on one of these types, such as Light. As shown in the right figure, the support is divided into three parts, namely "top", "middle” and "bottom". The settings of those three parts are described in detail below. @ Top: Set the various parameters on the top of the support.
Introduction to slicing software Length: You can input the number to change the top length. Contact depth: The contact depth between the support top and the model. The observation line for contact depth Angle Factor: The default parameter is OK. (@ Mid: Set the various parameters on " Top. Midi | Bootee | Alt the mid of the support.
Introduction to slicing software Shape: There are 3 options for the mid shape, "Cube”, “Cylinder” and “Prism”. Radius: You can input the number to change the mid radius. ® Bottom: Set the various parameters on Ton o Bty Aan the bottom of the support. G i = Hangmen T . fangrnlmmi 0.
Introduction to slicing software Radius: You can input the number to change the bottom radius. Length: You can input the number to change the bottom length. Contact Depth: The depth of contact between the bottom of the support and the model when the support is added inside the model. Angle Factor: The default parameter is OK. Sept 2: Support adding You can add the support to the model manually or automatically after setting up the shape of the support.
Introduction to slicing software Edit: The support can be edited after clicking the “Edit"button. Click on the support, it will become blue. Its shape can be changed through editing the top, mid and bottom. Besides, left click the model, hold on and move the mouse can change the position of the support. It can be edited when it is blue.
Introduction to slicing software Support Density: Remove all supports: It is valid for both manual support and automatic support. ® Raft In addition to the three types of support set e bE by software, raft can also be added to the Shipshape: model. Adding raft will increase the adhesion | %8/ crustiness 200 Sofia lengthiness 1500 between model and build platform, thereby SRR DA minimizing the model falling or warping risk. Shape: There are 4 options for the raft, "Skate”, "Cube”, “Cylinder” and “Prism”.
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. As shown below, when browsing on the model, observing the contour circle, it can be found that the model still has some weak points that has not been adding supports properly (highlighted by red arrows).
Introduction to slicing software (5) Parameter Settings @ Slice Settings Layer thickness: It is suggested to set it to 0.05mm (range: 0.01 ~ 0.2mm). The thicker the layer thickness, the longer the exposure time per layer needed. Normal exposure time: Setting range: 6~20s, the exposure time is set according to the thickness of each layer, the details complexity of the model and the resin materials. Off time: The UV light interval between each layers is ranged 3~6s.
Introduction to slicing software @ Machine Settings .Ei e These parameter does not need modification usually. But if the printed Slice Settings model shows big dimensional error along Machine Settings a particular axis (X,Y or Z), you can L Impressionism: modify the corresponding values for that . . A-Phalanger] 4735 axis proportionally.
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First print instructions Before printing, to minimize the first time frustration, please ensure (1) Z axis is working fine; (2} the platform is well leveled and fit with 2K LCD screen; (3) the UV light is functional properly. 1. Print Insert the memory stick (or the memory 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. Take off the gloves, select the "PHOTON.
First print instructions 2. Handling models and residues After printing, waiting until the resin stop dropping from the platform and then unscrew and remove the platform. As shown in Figure (16), 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. \ Fiéure.
FAQ and Machine Maintenance 1. FAQ {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} Layer 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 or vat is not tightened 2.
FAQ and Machine Maintenance (3) Be careful when remove the platform, do not let it fall onto the 2K LCD screen. P (4) Do not left the resin in the vat for over two days if not using it. Please filter and S store the resin properly. (5)The FEP film may lose the tension over time and usage. Please adjust the tension by tightening the screws at the bottom of the resin vat.