ELEGOO 11.101.0032 Saturns 3D Printer Instruction Manual

ELEGOO 11.101.0032 Saturns 3D Printer

Thank you for purchasing the ELEGOO SATURNS series 3D Printer

Please unbox and inspect the printer upon receiving it. If you have any questions regarding the printer. Please contact us at [email protected], Facebook, or Instagram. 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 S 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 them from the build platform.
• Please don’t disassemble the SATURNS 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

1. Rotary Knob
2. Z-Axis
3. Build Platform
4. Rotary Knob
5. Resin Tank
6. Touchscreen
7.  Leveling Pad
8. Cover

SATURNS 3D 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: 0.048mm (4098*2560)
• Z Axis Accuracy: 0.00125mm
• Layer Thickness: 0.01-0.15mm
• Printing Speed: 30- 0mm/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: 19.6 cm(L)12.2 cm(W)21cm (H) 7.71in(L)4.80in(W)8.26in(H)
• Weight : 24lbs (11 kg)

Precautions

1. Please do not remove the black protective tape around the edges of the screen.
2. Before printing, please peel off the transparent protective film on the screen.

Unbox and Test

1. Take out the printer carefully and take off the plastic film.
2. Connect the power cable to the printer and power supply.
3. Please insert the build platform. fasten the rotary knob and lose the screws (see Picture 1).
4. 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)
5. Press “10mm” then press “up” 10 times, then the Zaxis will go up about 100mm. (See Picture 4)
6. 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.
7. 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.

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

1. Long press the left click and drag the model to the position you want
2. Scroll the mouse wheel to zoom in or zoom out the model.
3. Long press the right click to see different perspectives of the model.

ChiTu Box Setting

Click “Parameter Settings” and choose  ELEGOO SATURNS 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 printer build volume you would need to change its size with ratio locked. (See Picture 9)

4 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 into your printer, and start printing. (See Picture 11)

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.

SATURNS 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

1. If the Z axis keeps making friction noises, please add some lubricant to it.
2. Please do not use sharp or pointy objects to scrape the release liner film in case of damage.
3. Be careful when you remove the build platform in case you may smash the 4K LCD screen.
4. 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. And if there are any residues please use a filter to filter them out.
5. Please clean up the build platform and the printer using tissues or ethyl alcohol once you complete printing.
6. Please clean up the resin tank before changing another color of resin.

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