Flexystruder Lulzbot Taz4


Info

Flexystruder Lulzbot Taz4
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Tool Stats
Type 3D Printer
Make Lulzbot
Location
File:OrangeDot.svg
Test Map
Needs Induction?
No
Ownership
Status Ok
Owned by So Make It

Overview

This printer is setup to print with flexible media, such as Ninjaflex


How to Use

How To Print

Config

  1. Check the bed is clean. It does not requires ABS juice and this SHOULD NOT be used.
  2. Turn on the Power Supply connected to the printer and the printer electronics, that's 2 switches.
  3. You may want to pre-heat the printer now. The menu system is operated by pressing and rotating the wheel, you want Click -> Prepare -> Preheat ABS (or PLA).
  4. Generate a toolpath using Cura
    5. Once Cura is installed load the configuration file with File -> Load config, then add See below for Cura config Load your model in STL format, change any setting you might like to, then click export gcode.
  5. Put your *.gcode toolpath file on an SD card and load it into the left side of the LCD display, there is an SD card provided.
  6. Clear any extrudate from the stainless steel nozzle.
  7. Click -> Print from SD -> Your_File.gcode.
Flexystruder Cura Settings
The printer uses the Taz4 profile in cura. Do not update the firmware.
The nozzle size is .35mm
Print speed for ninjaflex is 30mm/s, retraction 30mm/s, 1mm.

Now sit back and enjoy your print. Turn the power supply and printer off when you are done.

If you need to stop Taz

  1. Click -> Stop Print.
  2. Click -> Prepare -> Cooldown.
  3. Click -> Prepare -> Disable Steppers.
    4. Then pull the bed forward by hand.

If you are unsure, just turn the Power Supply off and look for someone who can help. Don't leave the hot nozzle touching the bed if you can avoid it.

Maintenance

The bed levelling .GCODE is in this repository: https://github.com/so-make-it/Lulzbot-TAZ-3D-Printer

https://github.com/somakeit/operations/raw/master/Printer%20Service%20Schedules/Lulzbot%20Taz%20Service%20Schedule.ods

The operation manual is available here: http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/documentation/2013Q4/LulzBot_TAZ_3.0-User_Manual-ebook.pdf

Machine specifications


Printing


Physical Dimensions

Overall Dimensions: 680mm x 520mm x 515mm (26.8in x 20.5in x 20.3in)

Weight: 11kg (24.25lbs)


Electrical

Power Requirements: 100 - 240 VAC

Temperature: Maximum operating temperature (Extruder), 300C

Temperature: Maximum operating temperature (Heated Bed), 110C


Further information including instructions can be found on the LulzBot website here

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