QIDI TECHNOLOGY X-pro 3D Printer Guide

Important Information

Caution:

• Do not remove the wrapping from around the nozzle.
• If you are printing with PLA filament, please remove the lid and open the front door and two side windows for extra ventilation for a better printing performance.

Warning:

• High Temperatures! The build plate may have been heated before, so make sure it has cooled down before working inside the printer.
• Please keep loose clothes, jewellery, and long hair away from all moving parts.

Slicer: The Slicer software is on the USB Pen Drive supplied.

Power Supply Setting

STOP-READ FIRST

⚠️ Caution:

• For US customers: The power setting has been set for you to 115V.
• For non-US customers: Determine the voltage in your location. Depending on the voltage in your area, you may have to switch the power setting from 115V to 230V before you plug in the power cable.

⚠️ Failure to set the power supply setting correctly will damage the 3D printer electronics.

To access the switch, tear off the warning sticker on the printer's rear panel.

The switch is located behind the sticker. Ensure the correct voltage (115V or 230V) is selected before connecting the power cable.

Customer Service Support

Thank you for purchasing our QIDI Technology 3D printer. If you are experiencing any problems with the printer, please feel free to contact us.

We will reply to you within 12 hours.

If not, our company will offer you 2 nozzles and 2 pieces of blue platform sticker (PC Glue) for free as compensation.

Contact:

• E-mail: judy@qd3dprinter.com
• E-mail: emily@qd3dprinter.com

If you have any suggestion or complaints, please contact with this E-mail address:

• CEO: Diqiang Xue (Reply within 24 hours.)
• E-mail: 616038502@qq.com

Thank you and regards,

QiDi Technology Co., Ltd.

Due to the time difference, if we could not reply in time, please understand!

Kit Contents

The following items are included in the package:

• 3D Printer × 1
• Acrylic Covers × 1
• Power Cable × 1
• Screw Driver × 1
• User's Guide (This guide)
• USB Pen Drive × 1
• Filament Guide Tube × 2
• Spare Part Box × 1
• Filament × 2
• Spool Holder × 2
• Turbofan Baffle × 1
• Scraper × 1

Getting To Know Your 3D Printer

The following diagram identifies the main components of the X-pro 3D printer:

• 1. Z-Axis Guide Rod
• 2. Extruder Cable Bunch
• 3. Acrylic Cover Slot
• 4. Y-Axis Guide Rod
• 5. Build Plate
• 6. Build Platform
• 7. LCD Panel
• 8. Buttons
• 9. X, Y, Z-Axis Switch
• 10. Cooling Fan
• 11. Spring Presser
• 12. Turbofan
• 13. Turbofan Baffle
• 14. Nozzle
• 15. X-Axis Guide Rod

The Extruder assembly includes:

• 16. Filament Guide Tube Buckle
• 17. Spool Holder
• 18. Power Switch
• 19. Power Input
• 20. Handles
• 21. USB pen drive input

Unpacking

Follow these steps to carefully unpack your 3D printer:

1. Place the box on the floor with a clean flat surface. Cut off the outer box packing belt.
2. Take the top foam sheet out.
3. Firmly grasp the two side handles of the QIDI TECH 3D Printer. Lift it out from the carton and place it on a stable surface.
4. Take out the acrylic cover accessories from the bottom of the box.
5. Remove the remaining packing material from around the printer.
6. Cut off any remaining packing belts.
7. Please take out the extruder and put it on a flat surface, then remove the foam box.
8. Push the X-axis backwards.
9. Take out the printer's cover.
10. Lift the build platform with two hands.
11. Take out the foam; the glue stick is in the center of the foam.
12. Install the dual extruder, tighten the screws.
13. Install the turbofan mouth piece.
14. Congratulations! You've finished the unpacking process. (Tip: Save your printer packaging for future transportation and storage.)

Installation Of The Acrylic Cover

Top Acrylic Cover Installation

The acrylic cover only needs to be put in the top of the printer's slot.

Side Windows Installation

The side windows have magnets in them, so please match the correct side window to the correct side for a perfect fit.

Extruder Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble the dual extruder:

1. Place the dual extruder on the extruder seat (as shown in the left picture).
2. Take the M2.5 Allen Wrench from the tool bag and remove two screws from the extruder.
3. Adjust the extruder location to align the bolt holes.
4. Secure the extruder onto the extruder seat by screwing the M3*10 bolts in.

Turbofan Baffle Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble the turbofan baffle:

1. Use the Allen Wrench to remove two turbofan bolts.
2. Take the turbofan baffle from the extruder's accessory kit.
3. Install the turbofan baffle to the turbofan (as shown in the top-right picture).

Caution: During installation, please take care of the turbofan cable.

Additional steps for assembly:

1. Place the turbofan sub-assembly besides the turbofan seat.
2. Insert the bump on the turbofan seat to the turbofan sub-assembly.
3. Screw the two bolts in.
4. Take out the M3X8 screw from the turbofan mouth piece bag, then install the screw on the position as the picture shows.

Refer to the video in folder "7" for detailed instructions.

Available videos include:

• 1. QIDI TECH X-PRO 3D Printer Start-... 2017
• 2. 3D Slicer 2017
• 3. Test file 2017
• 4. Wifi setting video 2017
• 5. Breakpoint printing video 2017
• 6. TPU Extruder Device 2017
• 7. How to install the turbofan 2017

Filament Spool Holder

Insert the filament spool holder and tighten it in a clockwise direction.

Filament Guide Tubes

Tools Needed: None

1. Filament guides should be secured in filament guide holders on the back of the 3D printer.
2. Insert the filament into the filament guide tube.
3. After inserting the filament into the extruder, insert the filament guide into the extruder's cap.

NOTE: Make sure you provide enough slack in the filament guides so they can move with the extruder.

Display Screen Operator Interface

System Menu

a. Click the "System" icon.

• Language: Multiple languages are available.
• Sound: The sounds can be adjusted.
• LED Light: The LED light can be turned on / turned off.

Tool Menu

b. Click the "Tool" icon.

• Manual: User can move the X, Y, Z axis separately. Click the "house" icon, which is in the center, to move the axis to the home position.
• Internet: Click on this icon; the network and Wi-Fi setting can be opened.
• Check if the three fans work properly by clicking the corresponding icons.

The screen displays options for Left nozzle (%), Right nozzle (%), and Turbine (%).

Adjust the Build Platform

Step 1: Select "Tool" first, then select "Leveling" on the screen.

Adjust the nut under the platform until you can slide the leveling paper between the nozzle and build plate back and forth with slight resistance.

After the extruder finishes moving, please adjust the distance between the nozzle and build plate.

Press the leveling icon after each adjustment.

Step 2: Waiting for the extruders to the specified location.

Carefully move the extruders to the left front corner of the print platform. Check the distance between the build platform and the extruder by using the leveling paper.

Step 3: Carefully move the extruders to the right front corner of the print platform.

Check the distance between the build platform and the extruder by using the leveling paper.

Step 4: Carefully move the extruders to the center back of the print platform.

Check the distance between the build platform and the extruder by using the leveling paper.

NOTE: The distance shall be similar to the thickness of the leveling paper. Before the first printing, please level the build platform for several times to ensure the build platform has been leveled well.

Adjusting Build Plate Height:

• Turn the knob clockwise: Raise the build plate to reduce the distance between the nozzle and build plate.
• Turn the knob anticlockwise: Lower the build plate to increase the distance between the nozzle and build plate.

Loading Filament

1. Click the "Tool" icon.
2. Click the "Filament" icon.
3. Click on the number. When the color changes to red, it shows the temperature is rising.
4. When the temperature reaches 220°C, click the icon.
5. Press down slowly on the filament, while waiting for the filament to flow out of the extruder.

Unload the Filament

When the user is exchanging the filament, the user needs to use the unload function as described below:

1. Click the "Tool" icon.
2. Click the "Filament" icon.
3. Wait for the temperature to reach 220°C, and then click the down icon (①). When the filament starts to come out of the extruder, click on the stop icon (②).
4. Click on the Up icon, and the filament will start to unload. Pull the filament out as fast as possible.

First Printing

The user can print the right nozzle PLA test file "xiaogao.gcode" after the user has finished leveling the build platform and has loaded the filament.

1. Click the "Print" icon.
2. The user has to find the "xiaogao.gcode" file and click on it to enter into the print screen.
3. Click the icon to start printing.
4. In the pop-up interface, the user can see the progress.

Friendly Reminder

When printing large size models, the thermal barrier shrinkage of the model may cause the build plate to warp up. Please use the clips to secure the build plate.

Motherboard Components

The following table lists the components on the motherboard: