Ender 5 Plus

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Description	Ender 5 plus 3d Printer
Make	Crealty
Model	Ender 5 plus
Category	Mechanics
Operational Status	Working
Received at
Acquisition Details
Owner	Techinc

Current Status

Current status: The printer works, but has some issues with stringing. This could also be a problem with the filament.

The firmware it is running is Klipper (a fork from https://github.com/GinaMuuss/klipper) and the computer next to it controls it. The display is partially working, in particular it does not automatically display the print status, but you need to send the DGUS_PRINT_START command. After the print is done, you need to send DGUS_PRINT_END. This is entirely optional and you can just ignore the display. Also only some of the buttons on the display are working. I have no clue why.

Feel free to fiddle with the settings! You can connect to the computer via SSH with the default user/pass and to the http interface on http://ender5plus.ti .

Introduction

We have a new 3d Printer, it is an Ender 5 Plus.

Prepare

1. Before you turn on the printer,

1.1 give it a visual inspection to check if anything is off, loose or disconnected.

1.2 if the printer's bl touch sensor is not above the bed for some reason, make sure it is. turn it on and make sure to move the printer head near its end stops.

2. Levelling This should not be a regular thing. But its good to know so you will have solid reference point on trouble shooting

Usage

Orca Slicer

The default settings for an Ender 5 Plus should just work. Make sure the temperature you set with your material match what is actually in the printer.

Filament

Choosing Filament

The Ender 5 Plus uses 1.75mm filament. In theory the printer can print PLA, PETG, ABS, and "Special" filaments such as PLA/Wood mix, PLA Glow in the dark filament. At the time of writing, the printer has been tested with PLA and PETG. We recommend that you print using PLA, this doesn't require any special adhesive or treatment of the print bed and has minimal wear on the machine.

Loading Filament

- Turn on the printer (switch left side).

- Make sure nothing is hanging from the nozzle. Any filament should break off easily.

- Go the the web interface

- Set the temperature to whatever filament is currently in. If you don't know, pick 215.

- Press the retract button in the interface as often as you need for the filament to get out completely. At the last moments it may need some help.

- Put the new filament and pull it in with the extrude button.

You are now ready to print

The filament should come out the nozzle vertically straight down. If it is coming out at an angle this may be because the nozzle is damaged or dirty. If this happens, contact a tool guardian.

Print bed prep

For printing PLA no special chemicals, adhesives, or treatments should be required of the print bed. However grease/sweat etc... from touching the bed can effect print adhesion. Before printing wipe the print bed down with Isopropyl Alcohol or water if you don't have that.

Printing

To print you need to do the following steps:

0. Obtain a model

1. Slice the model using one of the slicers mentioned above. Take care to select the correct filament (so the one you intend to print)

2. Load the correct filament (see above)

3. Make sure the print bed is in the printer (it's the glass plate)

4. Make sure the printer switch is on. The display is powered over USB, but the printer cannot. The switch is on the left of the device.

5. Go to the web interface and click 'Upload and Print' in the top right. If you have tried to move or heat without the switch on, the firmware is a bit confused. It is best to just unplug the USB cable and turn it off, then wait a few seconds and connect USB and turn it back on. You may have to press 'Restart Klipper' in the web interface. It will tell you.

Replaceables

Stuff that can or need to be replaced.

Nozzles

Nozzles break and wear down.

How to replace a nozzle

Ideally users should never need to change a nozzle on the printer. It should be in a ready to use state, with a nozzle in good repair. This documentation is primarily provided for tool guardians.

- Remove any filament (see above for instructions).

- Remove the fan shroud on the right side of the print head, this requires 2 small allen headed bolts to be removed. The correct allen key is in the cardboard box of printer spares and tools.

- On the web interface set the correct temperature for the filament.

- Unscrew the nozzle. You will need a hex thing of the correct size and a heat glove to hold the hot end in place while turning.

- Installing the new nozzle is the reverse, except you're now trying to install a small piece of heat conductive material into a 260°C lump of hot. Be careful. If you are successful in threading the nozzle into the print head, cinch the head tight, but do not over tighten. It's very easy to strip threads. If you have done this correctly, then the next step is to follow the instructions for loading filament above. If you have been too slow, the next step is to run your fingers under cold water for 15 minutes.

- Once the new nozzle is fitted, and you're happy filament is coming out properly, Refit the shroud.

- Load up some filament, and do a test print. Keep a close eye on the first layer, and adjust the "z-axis settings" accordingly to get good extrusion with proper layer formation. Be careful not to scrape the nozzle on the print bed.

Specs

• MK8 M6 thread 0.4mm

Tool Guardians

This printer has the following "tool-guardian('s)".

• Marvin
• Bakboter

If you want to print, you have to follow a mandatory introduction by a tool-guardian.

Tool log

Date	operator	Machine State Found	Machine State Left behind	Notes
6-Nov-'22	Bakboter	Malfunction	Functional	After a starting a print the nylon guiding tube came loose on the printer end took the old non-spare cut a piece of and refitted it with old one Printer needs bit more calibration then should be working	6-Nov-'22	Bakboter	Malfunction	Malfunction	Y axis was hahning resable it and try new firm ware