ELEGOO 11.101.0008 Saturn 3D Printer Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- ELEGOO
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ELEGOO 11.101.0008 Saturn 3D Printer
Thank you for putting nEGOOSATURNseriesJOPrinter
Please unbox and inspect the printer upon receiving it. If you have any
questions regarding the printer. Please contact us at
[email protected] facebook and ins.
Please read the instructions carefully before you use the printer. Multiple
language instructions and software are available to download from
www.elegoo.com/download.
Notice
- If you need technical support please contact us at [email protected].
- Please keep the SATURN 3D Printer and its accessories out of the reach of children.
- When you use the printer for the first time, you will need to adjust it before printing (Unbox and Test).
- If the printing fails, you would have to clean the resin tank and change the resin otherwise it may cause damage to your printer.
- Please fill 1/3 of the resin tank only and don’t over-fill.
- Please use 95% (or higher) ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol to wash your model unless you are using water-washable resin.
- Please use the printer indoors and avoid direct sunlight and dusty environments.
- Please keep your printer away from water or a damp environment.
- Please wear a mask and gloves before using and avoid direct skin contact.
- If you want to print models with sharp edges please be careful when removing it from the build platform.
- Please don’t disassemble the SATURN 3D Printer by yourself, which will cause your warranty to expire. If you have any problems with the printer please contact us at [email protected] and if you run into emergency issues please shut down the power of the printer first.
Package List
Printer Components
- Rotary Knob
- Build Platform
- Resin Tank
- Leveling Pad
- Z-Axis
- Rotary Knob
- Touchscreen
- Cover
SATURN 30 Printer Tech Specs
Printing Parameter
- System : EL3D-3.0.1
- Operation: 3.5 Inch Touch Screen
- Slicer Software: CHITUBOX
- Connectivity : USB
Printing Specification
- Technology: LED Display Photocuring
- Light Source: UV Integrated Light (wavelength 405nm)
- XY Resolution : 0.05mm (3840*2400)
- Z Axis Accuracy: 0.00125mm
- Layer Thickness : 0.01-0.15 mm
- Printing Speed: 30-40mm/h
- Power Requirements: 100-240V 50/60Hz 24V4A 96W
Hardware Specification
- Dimensions: 28cm(L)24cm(W)44.6cm(H) 11.02in(L)9.44in(W)17.55in(H)
- Build Volume: 19.2cm(L)12cm(W)20cm(H) 7.55in(L)4.72in(W)7.87in(H)
- Weight: 22lbs (10kg)
Precautions
- Please do not remove the black protective tape around the edges of the screen.
- Before printing, please peel off the transparent protective film on the screen.
Please do NOT peel off the polarizer otherwise it would cause serious damage to the LCD and void the warranty.
Unbox and Test
- Take out the printer carefully and take off the plastic film.
- Connect the power cable to the printer and power supply.
- Please insert the build platform, fasten the rotary knob, and loose the screws (see Picture 1)
- Remove the resin tank put a leveling paper between the build platform and 4K LCD screen and click “Move Z axis to zero”. (See Picture 2) Put the leveling paper on the LCD then put the build plate on the central position. Press the build plate with one hand and use another hand to fasten the screws. (See Picture 3)
- Press “10mm” then press “up” 10 times, and then Zaxis will go up about 100mm. (See Picture 4)
- Test the UV lights by pressing “Tool” – “Exposure” – “Next” . (See Picture 5) If the 4K LCD screen can display a complete rectangle then the UV lights work perfectly.
- The slightly different brightness of the LCD panel during exposure is normal and won’t affect print results. Attention: Please do NOT stare at the LCD panel during exposure in case of visual impairment.
Test Printing
- Model Printing Plug the USB into your printer, wear your mask and gloves, and then add resin slowly to the 1/3 level of the tank. (Avoid direct contact with your skin) Select Model file “Rook. ctb” (See Picture 6) and start printing. Put on the cover to avoid direct sunlight and make sure the printer is leveled and not shaky.
If you find resin is not enough to complete the model during printing, you can press Pause add more resin into the tank, and then press Print to continue printing.
Wash Your Print and Clean the Tank
Once printing is completed please wait until the resin on the build platform doesn’t drop anymore. Lose the rotary knob and remove the build platform Use a scraper to remove the model and wash it with 95% (or higher) ethyl alcohol if you are using standard resin or ABS-like resin. (See Picture 7)
Software
Install ChiTu Box
ELEGOO ChiTu Box is stored in the U Disk. Choose the right version and install it on your computer or you can download the latest version from www.elegoo.com/download.
How to Use ChiTu Box
After installation is completed, run ChiTu software. Click File – Open File, then open your own 3D model files (.stl type) or you can download some samples from our website www.elegoo.com. You can control and change the visual angle, size, and position of the model by left-clicking the model and using options on the left menu.
Elegoo ChiTu Box
Other operations
- Long press the left click and drag the model to the position you want.
- Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in or zoom out the model.
- Long press the right click to see different perspectives of the model.
ChiTu Box Setting
Click “Parameter Settings” and choose ELEGOO SATURN as your default printer. (See Picture 8)
Build Volume
Above are the default parameters and you don’t need to change them. If the model is bigger than the printer build volume you would need to change its size with a ratio locked. (See Picture 9)
Resin Parameter (See Picture 10)
- Resin Density: 1.1g/ml
- Resin Cost: you can enter the unit price of your resin and after slicing you will see how much it costs for your model.
Parameters (See Picture 10)
Layer Height : The recommended height is 0.05mm but you can set it from
0.01-0.15mm The higher you set, the longer time it will take for exposure time
of each layer.
Bottom Layer Count: Set from 3-6 layers.
Exposure Time : Set from 1.5-3s according to the layer height and
complexity of the model, the thicker you set, the longer time will be needed.
( When printing large models or small models with tiny supports, you would
need to increase the layer exposure time to guarantee your printing result. )
Bottom Exposure Time: Set from 25-40s, the longer you set it, the stickier the
bottom will be on the build platform.
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Light-off Delay/Bottom Light-off Delay: Maintain default parameters and you don’t need to change them.
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Bottom Lift Distance: When printing the bottom layers, it is recommended to set the lifting distance
of the build plate to 5mm. -
Lifting Distance: When printing the normal layers, it is recommended to set the lifting distance of the build plate to 3-5mm.
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Bottom Lift Speed : When printing the bottom layers, it is recommended to set the lifting speed of the build
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plate to 70mm/min.
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Lifting Speed: When printing the normal layers, it is recommended to set the lifting speed of the build plate to 70mm/min.
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Retract Speed: When printing the bottom layers, it is recommended to set the retract speed of the build plate to 70mm/min.
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Transition Layer Count: Take the above settings as an example, The bottom exposure time is 30s/layer and after 5 layers, the exposure time will decrease from 30s to 2s gradually over 10 layers, which will greatly enhance the printing success rate. If you are printing small models, you can reduce the Transition Laver Count.
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Transition Type: linear transition.
Save Model
After setting up all the parameters, click “slice” and once it’s done, click ” export sliced files to U Disk or SD Card” then plug the U disk to your printer, start printing. (See Picture 11)
If you want to print using the internet, please follow below procedures
- Connect your Saturn with an Ethernet cable and keep your computer in the same network as Saturn. (See picture 12)
- Please make sure there is no cured resin on the build plate or in the resin tank in case of breaking the LCD.
- Click the Network Sending option after you slice the model in ChituBox and save it as a .ctb file type then it will search Saturn’s IP address. If not found, please click Refresh and check whether the Internet is connected . (See picture 13)
- After sending out the model, ChituBox will ask you whether to print now. You can choose to print or operate it on Saturn manually. (See picture 14)
FAQ
The model doesn’t stick to the build platform
- The bottom layer exposure time is too short, please add more time.
- Model bottom has very small contact with the build platform and please add more bottom layers.
- Leveling is not well set and it will cause the first layer too thick or one side to be very thick while the other side is very thin.
Model layer breakage
- The printer is shaking during printing.
- Release liner film is very loose due to long-time usage and needs to be changed.
- The build platform or resin tank is not fastened.
SATURN can’t work
We offer a full one-year warranty on the printer and a 3-month warranty for
the screen. If your printer doesn’t work please contact us at [email protected].
and as to better help and solve problems for you please add your order ID in
your email.
Printing failure
If the model was not completely printed or failed, there might be some residues left in the resin, which can be filtered out using a funnel when you save the rest resin back into its sealed bottle. If you don’t filter out the residues, the platform may cause damage to the 4K LCD screen when you’re printing next time. As to the residual resin on the platform and tank, you can clean and wipe them up using tissues.
Maintenance
- If the Z axis keeps making friction noises, please add some lubricant to it.
- Disses do not in been not Chinese to coroner the closed liner film in anen of demeanor
- Be careful when you remove the build platform in case you may smash the 4K LCD screen.
- Remember to pour the rest of the resin in the tank back into the resin bottle and seal it well if you don’t use the printer in the next 48 hours if there are anv residues please use a filter to filter them out
- Please clean up the build platform and the printer using tissues or ethyl alcohol once you complete printing.
- Please clean up the resin tank before changing another color of resin.