What comes with the XYZ DaVinci AiO?
XYZ DaVinci AiO 3D Printer and Scanner
HP Laptop (with XYZware and XYZScan Software installed)
Tools (Spatula, Glue Stick, Wire Brush)
Tools not included but useful ( Scissors and Razor Scraper)
Lintless Wash Cloth
PLA Filament (many varieties including: flexible, orange, black, white and transparent.) (Ask TIS for available colors)
Power Cords and USB connection Cords
Calibrating block
How to set up XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Plug in and turn on provided Laptop.
Connect laptop to DaVinci using USB cord.
Plug in power supply for DaVinci and turn on.
Place DaVinci on level surface.
What software do I use for XYZ DaVinci AiO?
XYZware and XYZScan is installed and icons are located on the provided laptops desktop.
Where do I find files to print on the XYZ DaVinci AiO?
You can obtain them anywhere as long as they are a .stl file. ( a favorite website is www.thingiverse.com)
How do I download .stl files?
Go to website (thingiverse for example), search for object you wish to print, click download all files, (the downloaded file will show in lower download bar in internet screen), select the down arrow and select show in folder, a window will pop up with your file selected, right click on file and select "extract here", This file will have been extracted to the download folder and can be accessed in the XYZ Software.
How do I use XYZware Software and the XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Machine should be turned on and connected to Laptop
Obtain desired filament and remove from any packaging. Remove white plug from side of cartridge, Snip filament at angle, open lid to machine and slide cartridge into slot. Feed filament through small port on top and place white stopped on top of cartridge. Push filament into extruder until you feel resistance.
Select load filament from utilities menu on 3D printer. Keep selecting retry until filament comes out extruder.
Return to the XYZware software.
The basic screen allows you to load your file.
Select load model and select downloads in menu. Your file will be located here. Then double click the file and it will appear on the virtual bed on the xyz software.
There are options on software to change the object.
Scale is the most common adjustment... So size to your liking. Then select the print icon. It will give you a box to make changes. If none hit print. It will then slice the image and ask you to save or print. Select print and it will send job to the printer.
Cover the bed in provided glue stick (this helps filament bond to the bed)
Software takes over from here until completion
You may pause or cancel using the menu on 3d printer.
Once object is done printing it will lower when bed is cooled.
Use spatula to pry under object carefully to pull off the bed.
Clean bed with damp wash cloth to remove glue.
How Do I print multiple files at the same time?
Open XYZWare software
Select Import File
Import File you wish to print
Once that file is located on grid in the xyzware software... Right click on object and select clone object.
Clone object as many times as needed.
Object will turn red if it does not fit in grid with other object to be printed.
How Do I change filament?
Go to Utilities and select change cartridge.
Select unload filament. Filament will heat and then reverse filament and you will be able to pull it out.
Feed back out port and remove stopper and pull out filament cartridge. Replace with new and follow previous steps to load new filament to machine.
How Do I use Scan Feature on XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Open XYZscan on your desktop.
Select start to scan
Bed will move up to allow you to place object on Black Turn Table on the bottom
Then select scan
Laser on both sides of the printer will slowly scan at different angles and save your file as an .stl file for later printing
How do I maintain a safe environment for my students?
Sign and Follow the attached Safety Protocols and Guidelines located in the Tab Menu above
XYZ DaVinci AiO 3D Printer and Scanner
HP Laptop (with XYZware and XYZScan Software installed)
Tools (Spatula, Glue Stick, Wire Brush)
Tools not included but useful ( Scissors and Razor Scraper)
Lintless Wash Cloth
PLA Filament (many varieties including: flexible, orange, black, white and transparent.) (Ask TIS for available colors)
Power Cords and USB connection Cords
Calibrating block
How to set up XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Plug in and turn on provided Laptop.
Connect laptop to DaVinci using USB cord.
Plug in power supply for DaVinci and turn on.
Place DaVinci on level surface.
What software do I use for XYZ DaVinci AiO?
XYZware and XYZScan is installed and icons are located on the provided laptops desktop.
Where do I find files to print on the XYZ DaVinci AiO?
You can obtain them anywhere as long as they are a .stl file. ( a favorite website is www.thingiverse.com)
How do I download .stl files?
Go to website (thingiverse for example), search for object you wish to print, click download all files, (the downloaded file will show in lower download bar in internet screen), select the down arrow and select show in folder, a window will pop up with your file selected, right click on file and select "extract here", This file will have been extracted to the download folder and can be accessed in the XYZ Software.
How do I use XYZware Software and the XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Machine should be turned on and connected to Laptop
Obtain desired filament and remove from any packaging. Remove white plug from side of cartridge, Snip filament at angle, open lid to machine and slide cartridge into slot. Feed filament through small port on top and place white stopped on top of cartridge. Push filament into extruder until you feel resistance.
Select load filament from utilities menu on 3D printer. Keep selecting retry until filament comes out extruder.
Return to the XYZware software.
The basic screen allows you to load your file.
Select load model and select downloads in menu. Your file will be located here. Then double click the file and it will appear on the virtual bed on the xyz software.
There are options on software to change the object.
Scale is the most common adjustment... So size to your liking. Then select the print icon. It will give you a box to make changes. If none hit print. It will then slice the image and ask you to save or print. Select print and it will send job to the printer.
Cover the bed in provided glue stick (this helps filament bond to the bed)
Software takes over from here until completion
You may pause or cancel using the menu on 3d printer.
Once object is done printing it will lower when bed is cooled.
Use spatula to pry under object carefully to pull off the bed.
Clean bed with damp wash cloth to remove glue.
How Do I print multiple files at the same time?
Open XYZWare software
Select Import File
Import File you wish to print
Once that file is located on grid in the xyzware software... Right click on object and select clone object.
Clone object as many times as needed.
Object will turn red if it does not fit in grid with other object to be printed.
How Do I change filament?
Go to Utilities and select change cartridge.
Select unload filament. Filament will heat and then reverse filament and you will be able to pull it out.
Feed back out port and remove stopper and pull out filament cartridge. Replace with new and follow previous steps to load new filament to machine.
How Do I use Scan Feature on XYZ DaVinci AiO?
Open XYZscan on your desktop.
Select start to scan
Bed will move up to allow you to place object on Black Turn Table on the bottom
Then select scan
Laser on both sides of the printer will slowly scan at different angles and save your file as an .stl file for later printing
How do I maintain a safe environment for my students?
Sign and Follow the attached Safety Protocols and Guidelines located in the Tab Menu above