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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2 Warnings and Disclaimers ..................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Do Not Operate Equipment Unattended ..................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Hot Components are Present During Operation .......................................................................................... 5
2.3 Electrical Shock Hazard ................................................................................................................................ 5
3 Setting Up Your F400 ............................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Please Retain All Packaging .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Lifting, Carrying, and Transporting ............................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Finding a Suitable Surface ............................................................................................................................ 6
3.4 What is a Suitable Ambient Environment? .................................................................................................. 6
3.5 Power ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.6 Network ....................................................................................................................................................... 7
3.7 Setting up Simplify3D ................................................................................................................................... 7
3.8 Notes for Users with Multiple F400s ............................................................................................................ 7
4 Hardware Information ........................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 Front View .................................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Right Side ..................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Back ............................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.4 Filament Bay Detail .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.5 Extruder Cold End Detail ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.6 Print Volume Overview .............................................................................................................................. 14
4.7 Print Head Assembly Detail ........................................................................................................................ 15
5 Control Panel Information ................................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Control Tab ................................................................................................................................................. 17
5.2 Setting a Temperature ............................................................................................................................... 19
5.3 Macro Submenu ......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.4 Print Tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 20
5.5 Console Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 20
5.6 Setup Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 20
6 Web Interface Information .................................................................................................................................. 21
6.1 Accessing the Web Page ............................................................................................................................ 21
6.2 Web Interface Description ......................................................................................................................... 22
6.3 Changing the Web Interface Configuration ............................................................................................... 24
7 Software Information (AKA Working with Simplify3D)........................................................................................ 26
7.1 Additional Resources.................................................................................................................................. 26
7.2 Basic Interface & Operations ..................................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Processes & Profiles ................................................................................................................................... 27
7.4 Simplify3D Build Estimates ......................................................................................................................... 31
7.5 Support Structures ..................................................................................................................................... 32
7.6 Working with .factory Files ........................................................................................................................ 36
7.7 Common Questions, Tips, & Tricks ............................................................................................................ 36
8 SD Card Information ............................................................................................................................................ 40
9 Basic Tasks ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
9.1 Opening & Closing the Doors ..................................................................................................................... 41