RAYSHAPE Edge Max 3D Printer User Manual
- August 15, 2024
- RAYSHAPE
Table of Contents
RAYSHAPE Edge Max 3D Printer
Information
Instructions
This manual contains technical information, safety guidelines, and detailed
operation instructions for Edge series LCD 3D printers. Please keep it
properly.
Please read this manual carefully before using the printer. Failure to comply
with the safety and operating instructions required by this manual will result
in consequences that are the sole responsibility of the user.
All information contained in this manual is up to date at the time of printing
but may be subject to change without notice as products are upgraded.
The images used in this manual may differ from your printer due to differences
in specific models and specifications.
If you have any improvement or modification opinions on this document and the
product, or If there is any error, please inform us in time. Thank you for
your valuable comments on our products.
©2022 Suzhou Laisai Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. No part or all
of this manual may be reproduced or copied without written permission.
Instructions of mark
- Warning: Could result in serious personal injury or equipment damage if it failed to comply with this requirement.
- Attention: Could result in minor personal injury or equipment damage if it failed to comply with this requirement.
- Important Information: The normal operation of the device or the quality of printed models would be influenced if it failed to comply with this requirement.
- Protection requirements: Corresponding precautions should be taken as required.
- Hazard indication: Description of specified hazard.
Safety Guidelines
Before operating with the printer, please read the following safety guidelines
to identify the potential risks that you may experience during the usage. When
using the printer, make sure to comply with the related requirements defined
in the manual already and take appropriate precautions in advance.
Any operation that fails to fulfill the requirements defined in the safety
guidelines may result in personal injury or equipment damage, and the
corresponding consequences should be taken by the users.
The device shall be operated by professional staff
Operators must carefully read and understand the safety guide and operation
manual, then operate the device correctly as required.
Keep away from children
Please keep the device, resin material, and other accessories out of the reach
of children.
Disassembly or modification is strictly prohibited
It is strictly prohibited to disassemble or modify the device without
authorization. Do not use accessories that are not designated by RAYSHAPE
officially.
Risk of electric shock
- The specification of power must meet the operating requirements of the device.
- A grounded electrical outlet should be applied.
- Replaced with a new one before usage if it was found that the power cable is aging or damaged.
Risk of UV exposure
Both the printer and post-curing device were designed based on the principle
of UV light curing and if there is UV light available inside the device during
operation, the risk of UV exposure shall be avoided accordingly.
- When the printer and post-curing device are working, please keep the protective cover/ door closed normally.
- If any operation or maintenance work should proceed while the printer is working, the anti-UV goggles shall be worn accordingly.
Risk of mechanical extrusion
The printing platform will move up and down while the printer is working,
there is a risk of mechanical extrusion which was generated by the improper
operation.
- Please keep the protective cover/door closed normally when the printer is in service.
- It is strictly forbidden to put hands or other parts of the body into the printing area during the printing.
Risk of sharp-edge cutting
After printing, a shovel blade is used to separate printed models from the
printing platform. There is a risk of getting injured by the sharp edge
cutting of the shovel blade.
- Cut-resistant gloves should be worn during the operation of separating printed parts from the platform.
- The blade of the shovel should not be orientated to your body during usage.
Risk of scalding
The printer was equipped with a heater, so be warned to avoid scalding if the
heater is turned on.
Risk of flammability of cleaning solvent
The printed parts should be cleaned with a cleaning solvent, such as IPA or
95% alcohol.
Please keep good ventilation and keep away from heat and fire sources when
storing or using cleaning solvents.
Wear protective gloves
- Please wear disposable medical gloves when operating the devices to avoid direct contact with the resin material.
- Please wear cut-resistant gloves when separating the printed models from the printing platform with a shovel.
Wear goggles
- If any operation or maintenance work is needed to proceed while the printer is working, anti-UV goggles should be worn accordingly.
- Goggles should be worn to avoid the injury caused by the splashing fragment which was generated by the operation of separating printed parts from the printing platform.
Good ventilation
Areas for printer installation and post-processing should be well-ventilated.
Technical Specification
Edge MAX
Technical Principle
Principle of LCD photocuring 3D printing technology
The core mechanism of light-curing 3D printing technology is the light-curing
chemical reaction that photosensitive resin will undergo light-curing reaction
and instantly change from liquid to solid when it encounters 405 nm blue
light.
RAYSHAPE Edge series 3D printer uses mature monochrome LCD technology to make
the reaction process controllable.
Step 1: ShapeWare 3D printing software will process the STL file you need
to print into a slicing file.
Step 2: Additive manufacturing: the above figure is the structural
schematic diagram of the Edge series 3D printer. The resin tank contains
photosensitive resin. In the first stage of printing, the printing platform
that can move up and down on the Z axis is close to the bottom of the resin
tank. The LCD screen projects a slice image of the model to be printed. The
image is imaged at the bottom of the resin tank and bonded to the printing
platform. After one layer is cured, the printing platform in the second stage
is lifted up to a certain height, Separate the printed first layer from the
bottom. In this cycle, press it down to a certain distance from the bottom,
and then the LCD screen projection solidifies the next layer until all the
slices are printed.
Installation requirement
To obtain the best printing quality, stability, and safety, before the
installation and use of the RAYSHAPE 3D printer, please be sure to understand
the best service environment of the device, and the requirements are described
as follows:
Electrical requirements
- Rated voltage: 100~240VAC,50/60Hz
(Before using, please confirm the power requirements on the nameplate and use the power that meets the requirements.)
- Rated power: 500W
- The power plug is a two-pole grounded plug, and the device shall be reliably grounded.
Operating ambient temperature, humidity, ventilation, and light
The best operating ambient temperature of Edge MAX is 25-30°(, the humidity is
below 60%, the environment should be well-ventilated (non-confined space), and
the device installation location should avoid direct sunlight.
No dust pollution
Edge MAX contains precision optical components inside the machine body, so the
user should ensure that there is no dust pollution in the service environment,
otherwise it will affect the normal operation of the optical devices.
Level and stable platform, away from fire, heat, and vibration sources
A level and stable platform is required for Edge MAX, away from fire, heat,
and vibration sources.
Keep the cover closed during printing
During the printing process, please try not to open the cover for a long time,
to avoid the drastic change of the resin temperature due to the fluctuation of
the temperature inside the printer case, which affects the stability of the
light-curing chemical reaction, causing printing failure or poor printing
quality.
Use official materials
All official RAYSHAPE materials have been extensively tested and optimized for
superior performance, and we can not guarantee that you can get the same or
similar printing performance when using non-designated materials.
Please note that you are responsible for the loss of printing performance or
printer damage caused by the use of non-designated materials.
Ensure the speed and stability of the wireless network
If your device is connected to the router via a wireless network, we recommend
that you place the wireless router and your Rayshape 3D printer as close as
possible to ensure high signal strength and data transmission speed. The
router should not be blocked by walls.
Note: Connect your printer to the local network with an Ethernet cable to
ensure the best data transmission speed and network connection stability. Make
sure to connect your slicing computer and printer to the same router to enable
the data network transmission function.
Packing List
The weight of the whole package is about 60 kg, and it needs two people to operate at the same time when handling it.
| No. | List | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edge series printer | 1 | |
| 2 | Tool kits | 2 | |
| 3 | Release film | 1 | |
| 4 | Resin tank lid | 2 | |
| 5 | Power cord | 1 | |
| 6 | User manual | 1 | |
| 7 | USB drive | 1 | |
| 8 | Spare screws | 6 |
The packing box includes 1 top foam, 1 bottom foam, 4 side protection foam, 1 Platform protection foam, and 1 set of car’ton. Please keep it properly for transportation.
Tool kits
No. List Quantity
- Plastic box 2
- Plastic nippers 1
- Scraper 1
- Shovel blade 1
- Disposable filter (80 mesh) 10
- Tweezers 1
- Spray bottle 1
- Brush 1
- Disposable gloves 2
- Dust-free wipes 8
- Allen wrench 4
- Ethernet cable 1
- Hammer 1
- Tray 1
After unpacking, please check the type and quantity of the attached accessories according to the packing list above, and in case of any missing parts, please contact the dealer in time,
Equipment
| No. | Item | No. | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Cover | 07 | Power interface |
| 02 | Printing platform | 08 | Ethernet interface |
| 03 | Resin tank | 09 | Fan port |
| 04 | Touch screen | ||
| 05 | USB port | ||
| 06 | Power switch |
Installation and Connection
Platform
The platform that is used to place the device shall be more than 50cm in
width, more than 65cm in depth, and there shall be more than 80cm in space
above. The load-bearing capacity shall be more than 60kg. The back of the
device should be kept at a distance of more than 20cm from the wall to make
sure that the cover can be fully opened. The table should be flat and stable,
and avoid direct sunlight to the printer.
The installation environment shall meet the requirements of the manual, otherwise, it may lead to a low printing success rate and print quality problems.
Connection of cables
Connection of the power cord
The power interface is located on the back of the device. After connecting to
the power supply, click the start button and the indicator light will turn on;
click again and the indicator light will turn off.
Make sure that a grounded power outlet is applied.
Connection of Ethernet cable
You can choose to use an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi to connect your 3D printer
with the Ethernet. Please connect one end of the network cable to the Ethernet
port located on the rear surface of the device and the other end to the
Ethernet port on site.
The computer that was used to prepare the printing task with ShapeWare and the corresponding printer must be placed within the same LAN to achieve the wireless delivery of the printing task. Whether the LAN is connected to the external network does not affect network transmission
Initialize platform
Click on ” TOOLS”-“Z-AXIS OFFSET “-“MOVE TO TOP”. The printing platform will
move up to the initial position of the z-axis. Remove protection foam from the
resin tank.
Preparation and Setup
Remove /Install printing platform
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Please hold the printing platform with one hand and rotate the hand wheel counterclockwise with the other hand until the blue sign is back to the operator to make the platform separate from the bayonet, then take away the platform outward.
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Please align the printing platform with the cantilever bayonet and slide inward horizontally to the end when the platform is installed.
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Hold the printing platform with one hand and rotate the hand wheel clockwise with the other hand until the blue sign faces to operator.
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It was recommended to tighten the rotation wheel until the printing platform does not wobble anymore.
Remove resin tank
Release knobs on both sides of the resin tank outwards.
- Remove the resin tank by lifting it with both of your hands for a certain distance and take it away from the printing chamber.
- Please place the resin tank on the clean top surface of a & resin tank lid or a clean A4 paper to avoid the risk of being contaminated and damaged for the release film.
Screen Preparation
The screen shall be kept clean without damage, scratches, and other
abnormalities. The screen is pasted with protective film. Please check and
clean it regularly. If needed, please replace it with a new protective film.
Screen test
Place a piece of A4 paper on the screen, close the cover, and click “Mono
Screen Test”, the screen will project a square array, Check if the projected
image is clear and stable.
If the projected image is flickering, blurred, or with other abnormal conditions, please contact the after-sales service