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--- lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6 [2019/06/04 01:24] – created formlab
+++ lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6 [2023/03/27 00:49] (current) – [Pause before print] formlab
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 ====== Lulzbot Taz 6 ======
-{{:lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6.jpg?nolink|}}
+{{:lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6.jpg?nolink&200|}}
+Max Build Volume: ''280 x 280 x 250mm''
+----
+Park Position (for use with the pause-at-height-script)\\
+X = 290\\
+Y = 280
+  * [[:How much does FDM printing cost?]]
+  * [[:Filament options]]
+===== Pause before print =====
+Insert after this line: ''M117 TAZ 6 Printing... ; progress indicator message on LCD''
+<code>
+;TYPE:CUSTOM
+;added code by post processing
+;script: PauseAtHeightorLayer.py
+;current layer: 0
+;current z: 0.200000
+;pause_by: H
+;current_temperature: 205
+M83 ;Set E relative
+G1 Z5.000000 F300
+G1 X0.000000 Y258.000000 F9000
+G1 Z180 F300
+M84 E0
+M104 S180 ; standby temperature
+M0 ; Do the actual pause
+M109 S200 ; resume temperature
+G1 Z5.000000 F300
+G1 X166.558000 Y96.693000 F9000
+M82 ;Set E absolute
+G92 E0.000000
+</code>
+===== Print on fabric =====
+  * Get a stretchy kind of fabric. Lycra seems to work well. <wrap hi>More details are coming</wrap>
+  * Create a vector drawing with max dimensions of 25x25cm.
+    * A combination of lines and gaps seem to work well.
+    * Fully closed shapes won't change the curvature of the fabric after printing.
+    * Export as SVG file
+  * Make a 3D model from the vector file
+    * Use Fusion 360 or Blender for ex.
+    * extrude the shapes vertically 0.3mm
+  * Slice in Cura
+    * If the drawing is only lines, try minimizing infill and up the amount of walls for cleaner lines.
+    * slow down the initial layer speed to 8mm/sec
+    * Export the G-code
+  * Post process the G-code
+    * Open the gcode in a text editor and add this '[[http://www.formlab.schoolofarts.be/instructions/doku.php?id=lulzbot_taz_6:lulzbot_taz_6#pause_before_print|pause before print]]' snippet to it.
+    * Save and put on an SD card
+  * Print
+    * Change filament
+    * Run the G-code (Menu item ''print from SD'')
+    * When the print head moves up and the printer pauzes, stretch the fabric over the build plate
+      * Clamp the fabric with small clamps around the bed. <wrap hi> Be careful to not move the print bed. The motors are de-energised and the bed can accidentally be moved by hand. We should look for a fix.</wrap>
+      * Check that the fabric or clamps won't bump into things or trigger the limit switches.
+      * When ready, click ''resume''
+      * While the printer head moves down, manually push some filament into the print head to prime the nozzle. Put a scrap piece of paper under the nozzle to catch any molten plastic that squirts out.
+      * Lock the feeder into place just before the printer starts
+      * Go into ''Tune > Z-offset'' to be ready to change the distance of the nozzle to the fabric if the print won't adhere properly.
+===== Troubleshooting =====
+  * The printer underextrudes after ±10 - 15 minutes.
+    * This could be [[https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/heat-creep-on-taz-6-single-extruder-2-1-anyone-else/4344/13|heat creep]]
+===== Maintenance =====
+  * [[https://ohai.lulzbot.com/group/maintenance-repairs/|Maintenance and repairs overview]]
+  * [[https://www.lulzbot.com/maintaining-your-3d-printer|Lulzobot Taz 6 Maintenance instructions]]
+==== Every 2 months ====
+  * Check your belt tension
+  * Wipe down the smooth rods (no lubrication)
+  * Blow out the fan/control box while powered down
+==== Every 6 months ====
+  * Lubricate Z-lead screw
+==== Yearly ====
+  * Check the set screws on the stepper motor pulleys and the small gear on the extruder, tighten if necessary. Use of a mild thread locking compound is acceptable.
+  * Examine the threaded rod couplers. TAZ users should make sure the hose clamps are tight.
+  * Verify that any frame screws are tight.
+  * Check for software updates. Update Cura LulzBot Edition at [[https://www.lulzbot.com/cura|LulzBot.com/Cura]]. Slic3r can be found at [[https://www.slic3r.org/|Slicer.org]] and Printrun can be found at [[https://github.com/kliment/Printrun|Github.com/Kliment/Printrun]].