WANHAO I3 Plus User manual
Model : Duplicator I3 Plus
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
3D Printer I3 Plus
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Warranty Note
If you experience any issues with this product, or it’s
performance is not what you had expected, please contact
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It is likely that we can resolve any problems for you via
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Warranty Details
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and mother board for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase. The extruder is guaranteed to be free of defects for 90
days. Printing with materials other than WANHAO FILAMENTS which require temperatures above
250 °C or which are different from those recommended on the website www.wanhao3dprinter.
com, will result in the immediate loss of the Warranty. Defects that occur within this warranty
period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion.
The benets conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the China laws. In case you purchase from WANHAO
distributor, your warranty shall be covered by distributor’s Warranty and honored by WANHAO
distributor too.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Chinese Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to
a major failure.
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MODEL: Duplicator I3 Plus PRODUCT CODE: 0106001
Safety Instructions
Before you get started, please read these important safety instructions.
CAUTION: The WANHAO 3D Printer generates high temperatures and includes moving parts
that can cause injury. Never reach inside of the WANHAO 3D Printer while it is in operation,
and allow time for the printer to cool down after operation.
HOT SURFACE MOVING PARTS
Vapours/fumes may be irritating at operating temperatures. Always use the WANHAO
3D Printer in an open, well ventilated area.
Do not leave the WANHAO 3D Printer unattended during operation
Contact with extruded material may cause burns. Wait for printed objects to cool before
removing them from the build platform.
Always take care when using the Scraper. Never direct the Scraper towards your ngers.
• The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage will occur.
• The printer is designed to be used with ambient temperature ranging 15°C - 30°C, and humidity
ranging 20% - 50%. Operating outside these limits may result in low quality models.
• In case of emergency, turn off the 3D printer at the power outlet.
• It is recommended that you use eye protection when cleaning/sanding printed models to avoid
small particles contacting eyes.
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Contents
Warranty Details 4
Safety Instructions 5
Technical Specications
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Product Overview
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Printer Front View
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Printer Rear View
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Print Bed
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Control Box
Parts List
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Quick Guide 14
Construct and Connect 14
Levelling the Bed
Printing a File
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Introduction 18
1.1 What is 3D Printing? 18
1.2 From 3D Design to Printed 3D Object: 18
1.3 Good 3D Printing Practices 20
Installation
1.4 Unboxing and Assembly
1.5 Control Panel
1.5.1 Main Display
1.5.2 Menu Map
1.5.3 Default Conguration
Setup
2. Levelling the Heated Print Bed
3. Filament 3.1 Filament Types
3.2 Inserting Filament:
3.3 Removing Filament:
3.4 Storage:
4. Using the Micro SD Card
4.1 Loading les from your Computer:
4.2 Printing from the Micro SD Card:
5. Removing 3D Objects from the Bed
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Using Cura
6. Creating a GCODE File using Cura
6.1 Installing Cura
6.2 Adding your WANHAO 3D Printer to Cura
6.3 Loading a 3D Design into Cura
6.4 Viewing and Positioning your 3D Model in Cura
6.5 Quick Print Settings
6.5.1 Exporting your GCODE File:
6.6 Advanced Print Settings
6.6.1 Basic Tab Options
6.6.2 Advanced Tab Options
6.6.3 Plugins Tab
6.6.4 Start/End GCODE Tab
6.6.5 Expert Settings
Servicing
7. Servicing your 3D Printer
7.1 Replacing the Print Mat
7.2 Nozzle Cleaning
7.3 Routine Component Check
7.4 Storing
Finishing
8. Finishing Techniques
8.1 Useful Tools/Equipment
8.2 Removing Support Material
8.3 Sanding
8.5 Surface Coating
Troubleshooting
9. Troubleshooting
9.1 Printing Problems
10.2 Connectivity Problems
10.3 Other Problems
10. Useful Terms
Appendix
References
Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice
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Parts List
1 x WANHAO 3D Printer
(Control Box, Extruder Tower,
Heated Print Bed)
1 x Filament Spool Holder
1 x Filament Spool Stand
1 x Power Cable
1 x USB Cable
1 x 4GB SD Card
1 x Scraper
1 x PTFE Tube
1 x Hex Key Set
6 x Hex Bolts
2 x Cable Ties
1 x 10m PLA Filament
2 x Print Bed Mats
1 x Instruction Manual
1 x Getting Started Guide
1 x Warranty Card
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Technical Specications
Printing
Print Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Build Volume: 200 x 200 x 180mm
Layer Resolution: 0.1 – 0.4mm
Positioning Accuracy: X 0.012mm
Y 0.012mm
Z 0.004mm
Extruder Quantity: Single Extruder
Nozzle Diameter: 0.4mm
Print Speed: 10mm/s - 70mm/s
Travel Speed: 10mm/s - 70mm/s
Supported Print Materials: WANHAO Branded PLA, ABS, PVA,
HIPS, Wood, Flex, Conductive
Temperature
Ambient Operating Temperature: 15°C – 30°C
Operational Extruder Temperature: 170°C - 240°C
Operational Print Bed Temperature: 30°C - 70°C
Software
Slicer Software: Cura Wanhao Edition 15.04
Cura Input Formats: .STL, .OBJ, .DAE, .AMF
Cura Output Format: .GCODE
Connectivity: SD Card, USB port (Expert users only)
Electrical
Input Rating: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz, 3.5A
Physical Dimensions
Printer Frame Dimensions: 400 x 410 x 400mm
Weight: 10KG
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Product Overview
Printer Front View
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1. X Rail
2. X Belt Drive
3. Extruder Spring Lever
4. Extruder Cooling Fan
5. X Stop (Micro Switch)
6. Filament Cooling Fan
7. Extruder Driving Motor
8. Filament Spool Holder
Assembly
9. Tower Frame
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