This chapter shows a brief description of the wizard. Please note that the screenshots are illustrative and might differ from those in the firmware.
Make sure you are running Firmware 5.1.2 or newer
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6. First run
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- Original Prusa XL Single-Tool (Semi-Assembled)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Base & Side frame assembly
- 3. CoreXY & Back assembly
- 4. Heatbed & Side panels assembly
- 5. Extruder & accessories assembly
- 6. First run
- 1. Before you start with Single-Tool
- 2. Preparing the printer
- 3. Attaching the steel sheet
- 4. Prusa Nextruder sock (Optional)
- 5. Wizard
- 6. Wizard - Test Loadcell
- 7. Wizard - Calibrate Filament Sensors
- 8. Wizard - Calibrate Filament Sensors
- 9. It's done
- 10. Semi-Assembled version only - Checking the Heatbed installation
- 11. Quick guide for your first prints
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6. First run
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Make sure that the printer is located in a temperature-stable area. It must be placed on a stable surface where no vibration from other machines could be transmitted onto this one (for example, where other printers are printing).
⬢On the rear side of the printer, plug in the PSU cable.
⬢Turn the power switch ON ("I" symbol).
⬢Attach the sheet by first aligning the rear cutout with the locking pins on the back of the
heated bed.
heated bed.
⬢Put the steel sheet on the magnetic heatbed.
⬢A silicone sock is supplied with each Nextruder package.
⬢If you want to install the sock, do it before the calibration.
How to install the sock - check the article.
⬢After the printer starts up, the setup wizard will show up - requiring a self-test.
Although we inspect and test each printer before shipping, it is recommended to repeat the process once the printer is re-assembled.
⬢Using the knob, select CONTINUE.
The wizard will test all important components of the printer. The whole process takes a few minutes. Some parts of the wizard require direct user interaction. Follow the instruction on the screen.
NOTE: While testing the axes, make sure that there is nothing in the printer obstructing the axes movement.
WARNING: Do not touch the printer during the self-test unless prompted! Some parts of the printer may be HOT and moving at high speed.
⬢The wizard starts with the fan check, Z-axis alignment and the X&Y axis test; all fully automatic.
⬢The next step of the wizard will prompt you to touch the nozzle to test and calibrate the Loadcell. During this procedure, the parts of the printer are not heated up so that you can touch them. Click Continue.
⬢Do not touch the nozzle yet, wait until prompted by the Tap nozzle NOW message.
⬢Slightly tap the nozzle from below. No need to use an excessive force. In case the Loadcell does not detect the touch, you will be prompted to repeat the step. Otherwise, you will see Loadcell test passed OK when it succeeds.
⬢During the calibration of the filament sensors, you will be prompted to use at least 130 cm of filament.
Hint: Use the Prusament shipped with your printer and hang it directly on the spool holder.
⬢After you have prepared the filament, click YES.
⬢Do not insert the filament into the side filament sensor and the tool head yet. If the side filament sensor is empty, click CONTINUE.
⬢Now, insert the filament into the side filament sensor and keep pushing it in until it reaches the filament sensor in the extruder (you will feel a slight resistance).
⬢You can check the side filament sensor (left) and extruder filament sensor (right) status in the footer (bottom bar) on the screen.
⬢After both filament sensors are successfully calibrated and tested. Click CONTINUE.
⬢Manually remove the filament from the printer.
⬢Click CONTINUE.
⬢The printer is now ready to print. But still, follow this guide to the end.
In this step, we will make sure the Heatbed is installed correctly.
⬢Using the T10 screwdriver, slightly loosen all screws on the sides of the bed-frame. A few turns are enough.
⬢Visit the menu Control > Move Axis and adjust the Move Z value to the lowest position.
⬢Leave the heatbed for a few seconds until it settles in the lowest position.
⬢While in the lowest position, tighten all screws using the T10 screwdriver.
Please read the 3D Printing Handbook dedicated to your printer and follow the instructions to set up and use the printer properly. The latest version is always available at this link.
Read the Disclaimer and Safety instructions chapters.
⬢Congratulations! You are ready to print now ;-)
⬢You can start by printing some of our test objects bundled on the included USB stick - you can check them out on Printables.
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