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Welcome in the world of 3D printing...................................................................................................... 2
Content.................................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Safety ............................................................................................................................................ 5
2. FFF 3D-print technology................................................................................................................ 6
3. Specifications ORCABOT XXL Pro 2 .................................................................................................. 7
4. Glossary of Terms.......................................................................................................................... 8
5. Installing the ORCABOT XXL Pro 2.................................................................................................... 9
5.1. Overview printer ................................................................................................................. 9
5.2. Preparing the printer......................................................................................................... 10
5.3. Installing “Orcabot Repetier Host software”..................................................................... 11
6. The print process......................................................................................................................... 12
6.1. Orcabot Repetier Host (object placement) ....................................................................... 13
6.2. G-code generation with different modes (Slicing) ............................................................ 14
6.2.1. Slicing object(s) for Single extruder mode .................................................................... 14
6.2.2. Slicing object(s) for Dual extruder mode....................................................................... 16
6.2.3. Slicing an object(s) for Copy extruder mode................................................................. 18
6.3. Change or add a print profile (advanced).......................................................................... 20
7. Printing........................................................................................................................................ 22
7.1. Overview display ............................................................................................................... 22
7.1.1. Information on the mainscreen .................................................................................... 22
7.2. Menu structure (schematics) ............................................................................................ 23
7.2.1. Menu Structure ............................................................................................................. 24
7.3. Temperature setting on display ........................................................................................ 27
7.4. Load / replacement of filament......................................................................................... 28
7.5. Start printing & check distance to bed.............................................................................. 29
7.6. Filament cooling (blower).................................................................................................. 31
7.7. Connect Orcabot XXL PRO 2 with Repetier Host................................................................... 32
8. Calibration & Service................................................................................................................... 33
8.1. Printbed alignment............................................................................................................ 33
8.2. Nozzle alignment (height). ................................................................................................ 35
8.3. Calibration 2nd extruder (X, Y-as calibration 2nd extruder) ................................................ 36
8.4. Cleaning the Hotend.......................................................................................................... 38
9. Problem solving........................................................................................................................... 39
