Variquest Trifecta 800 Manual de usuario
Trifecta™ 800 3D Printer
User’s Guide
Table of Contents
SAFETY WARNINGS
3
WARRANTY
4
SPECIFICATIONS
5
PRINTER OVERVIEW
6
UNBOXING
7
FILAMENT INSTALLATION
9
PRINT BED INSTALLATION
10
PRINT BED CALIBRATION AND STARTING A PRINT
11
TRIFECTA™ SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
13
BED LEVELING GUIDE
12
IMPORTING AND PRINTING A MODEL
14
SLICING SETTINGS
15
EXPORTING A FILE
17
MODEL ROTATION
18
MODEL SCALING
20
MEASURING FILAMENT DIAMETER
25
UPDATING PRINTER FIRMWARE
26
TROUBLESHOOTING
28
PRINTER CARE MAINTENANCE
31
HOTEND REPLACEMENT
35
GLOSSARY
44
SLICING SETTINGS EXPLAINED
22
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There is a risk of shock. Contact a certied technician to service your Trifecta™ 800 printer.
In case of emergency disconnect the power cable from the socket.
SHOCK
The Trifecta™ 800 3D printer prints with molten plastic which emits a slight
odor during operation. Setup the Trifecta™ 800 in a well-ventilated environment.
VENTILATION
The Trifecta™ 800 contains multiple moving parts that can cause injuries.
Do not reach inside the Trifecta™ 800 during operation.
MOVING PARTS
The Trifecta™ 800 hotend heats up to high temperatures during operation.
Allow the hotend to properly cool down before reaching in your hand.
HOT SURFACE
The Trifecta™ 800 contains delicate electronic components and sensors. Handle with care.
The Trifecta™ 800 is not user serviceable.
FRAGILE
Safety Warnings
STANDARD WARRANTY
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Warranty
Varitronics, LLC warrants the equipment and accessories comprising the VariQuest™ Trifecta™ 800 3D Printer will be free
from defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of customer purchase. Original serial number must
appear on product. Removal of serial numbers will void this warranty and any equipment and accessories that have been
altered or modied in any way and are not as originally purchased will void this warranty.
Varitronics will at its option repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any accessories, supplies or equipment found to
be defective under this warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
In the event of breach of this expressed warranty, or any other warranty, whether expressed or implied, Varitronics liability
shall be limited to the remedy provided by the preceding paragraph. IN NO EVENT WILL VARITRONICS BE LIABLE FOR
ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, NOR WILL VARITRONICS EVER BE LIABLE FOR BREACH
OF WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF THE
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, IN AN AMOUNT GREATER THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS
DESCRIBED BY THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY. No agent, distributor, salesperson, wholesaler or retail dealer has authority
to bind Varitronics to any other afrmation, representation or warranty concerning these goods.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
For technical assistance, please contact your authorized VariQuest dealer or the VariQuest Technical Support team:
• Phone: 1-800-328-0585
DISCLAIMER
While every precaution has been taken in preparation of this document, Varitronics assumes no liability to any party for any
loss or damage caused by errors or omissions or by statements resulting from negligence, accident, or any other cause.
Varitronics further assumes no liability arising out of the application or use of any product or system described, herein; nor
any liability for incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of this document. Varitronics disclaims all
warranties of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose. Varitronics reserves the right to make changes without
further notice to any product or system herein to improve reliability, function, or design.
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Specications
Dimensions 37 x 39 x 43.6 cm (14.6 x 15.4 x 17.2 in)
Weight 10 kg (22.0 lb)
Physical
Build Volume 22 x 16.5 x 22 cm (8.7 x 6.5 x 8.7 in)
Filament Diameter 1.75 mm
Layer Resolution 50-300 microns (0.05-0.3 mm)
Material PLA
Nozzle Diameter 0.35mm
Technology Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Printing
File Type STL, OBJ
Os Compatibility Windows, Mac
Software Trifecta™ Software
Software
Connectivity USB (rmware), SD Card (printing)
Consumption ~15W (idle), ~70W (operational)
Electronics RAMPS 1.4, AT mega 2560,
A4988 Stepper Drivers,
DRV8825 Stepper Drivers
Power Input AC 110-220V, 50-60 Hz
Power Output DC 12V, 15A
Electrical
Body Aluminum composite
Build Platform Glass (adhesive material required)
Linear Motion Linear bearings, bronze bushings
Motor 1.8° step angle, 1/16 micro-stepping
Mechanical
Trifecta™ 800 3D Printer
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Print Cooling Fan
Print Bed
Hotend
Filament Guide Tube
SD Card Reader Control Dial
Control Menu
Spool Holder
Power Switch
Power Socket
USB Port
Printer Overview
BACK
FRONT
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Peel back aps and remove compartment lid.1
2Remove printer accessories from compartment.
Trifecta™ 800 Printer Filament Spool
Remove foam bracket and remove the printer and lament.
3
Place the printer on a rm at surface.
Requires accessible power outlet.
5
Remove the printer and lament from the box.
4
Unboxing
SD Card
USB Cable
Power Cable
Print Bed Clips x4
Glass Print Bed
Hex Wrench
Make sure the power switch on the printer is in the Off position ( O ).
Insert the female end into the power socket located on the back of the printer.
Insert the male end of the power cord into an electrical socket.
2
1
3
Turn on the printer by ipping the power switch to the On position ( I ).
4
Ensure the power outlet is located near the equipment and readily accessible.
Use extra caution when cutting off the zip ties to
prevent damage to the motion belts or wires.
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Using a pair of scissors, cut away the two zip ties that are securing the extruder in place.
6
Unboxing
Powering On
If you are having trouble feeding the lament into the
hotend, pull the lament out and trim the tip of the
lament with a pair of scissors.
Extend the lament guide tube
from the retracted position.
1
Remove the lament spool from
the packaging and place it on
the spool holder.
2
Take the end of the lament
from the spool and insert it
into the guide tube.
3
5
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Filament Installation
4
Thread the lament through the guide tube and insert it into
the extruder. You’ll need to push down on the tensioner button
to open up a gap.
Once the lament is inserted all the way down into the hotend,
insert the guide tube into the top of the extruder cap.
Replace any worn or damaged blue painter’s tape
as needed to ensure that your prints stick properly
during the printing process.
With the clips provided in the accessory kit, slide
each clip on to pinch the bed platform and glass
print surface together. Repeat until all four clips are
secured onto the bed as shown.
2
1Place the glass print surface onto the bed with the
blue painter’s tape side facing upward. The tape
will act as an adhesion material for the plastic.
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Print Bed Installation
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