Cetus 2 3D Printer Artist D Pro IDEX Dual Extruder User Guide
- June 10, 2024
- Cetus 2
Table of Contents
On-the-fly Switching (OTFS)
Dual Extrusion 3D Printer
Quick Start Guide
Packing List
Unpacking
Assembling X-Axis
Install Extruder
Install Filament Sensor
Install Spool Holder
Printer Initialization and Calibration
Press “AUTO” button to initiate Auto Calibration process. The printer extruder
will then lower to touch the platform surface on16 locations and probe the
platform height values. The value will be calculated and compensations will be
applied and the nozzle height value will be shown on the interface.
Filament Sensor and Feeding
Loading Materials
Press “Material” => Extrude (down arrow) The extruder will heat up and
extrude filament when target temperature reached.
Loading Materials
Start a Test Print
Setup WiFi
Software
Cetus2 use UP Studio 3.0 as default slicer. UP Studio 3.0 can be downloaded
from:
A printer hosting software Wand, is also provided, for connecting from
computer to printer and essential printer operation functions. Wand is
included in the installation package of Windows version of UP Studio 3. For
Mac, Wand is a separate installer (.dmg).
Wand can also download from links above.
Connecting to Printer
- Connecting from “Wand” printer manager. Wand is a separate software that will opened automatically when user open UP Studio 3. It will remain in the tool bar unless user close it.
- Alternatively user can connect from UP Studio 3 directly. When click the arrow button on the right side of the printer name on the top bar UP Studio will communicate with Wand and get the list of available printers from Wand.
The list may take a few seconds to load/refresh, the immediate list shown may not be the full list of printers.
Basic and Advanced Mode
UP Studio 3 by default is in “Basic Mode”. In Base Mode, the options for print
settings is limited and the software will provide “wizards”, to guide the user
step by step, how to setup a print job.
Advanced users could switch to “Advanced Mode” where all wizards are disabled
and all print setting option are opened to users.
To switch to Advanced Mode, go to:
Main Menu (Tier time button on top left) => Preference => Advanced UI
Firmware Update
Firmware update can be done by saving update files to SD card and then update
from SD card on the touch screen. Update file can be download from following
URL:
https://www.cetus3d.com/cetus2_update/
There are 2 types of update files, one for updating printer controller
firmware, and the other is touchscreen firmware. Extract the update files and
save to the root directory of a SD card. Insert the SD card into machine’s SD
card slot. Then go to info => update.
After finishing the update, power cycle the printer to load the new firmware.
Specification
| Material Diameter | 1.75mm |
|---|---|
| Nozzle Diameter | 0.4mm, 0.6mm |
| Max. Nozzle Temp. | 2800 C |
| Max. Print Speed | 200mm/sec |
| Motion Control | 5-Axis Synchronized |
| (X-Y-Z-E1-E2)” | |
| Stepper Driver | TMC 2209 (Silent) |
| Printing Volume | 200x300x300mm (XYZ) |
| Printing Accuracy | ± 0.1mm/100mm |
| Layer Thickness | 0.05-1.0mm |
| Leveling | Automatic by force sensor |
| Nozzle Height/ Z-Level | Automatic by force sensor |
| Build Platform Surface | |
| Max Bed Temp. | 100 9 C |
| Material Flow Monitor | Detects: Presence, Flow Breakage |
| Official Slicer | UP Studio 3 |
| --- | --- |
| Host | Wand |
| 3rd Party Software Support | Yes, Simplify3D, Cura, Prusa Slicer, etc. |
| Material Compatibility | PLA, PVA, PETG, TPU, etc. Open material |
| Connectivity | USB-C, WiFi, SD Card |
| Power Input | 110-240 VAC,50-60Hz, 350W |
| Physical Dimension | 470x600x460 (W-H-D) |
| Shipping Dimension | 500x380mmx700 (W-H-D) |
| Shipping Weight | 20KG |
| Product Weight | 15KG |
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References
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