CreatBot D1000 HS Quick Start Guide

Introduction

The CreatBot D1000 HS is an industrial-grade 3D printer designed for large-scale production with an impressive build volume of 1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm, making it ideal for creating full-size parts, prototypes, tools, molds, jigs, and fixtures in-house. Combining advanced technology with high precision, the D1000 HS delivers exceptional results for engineering-grade materials.

Built with a durable all-steel frame, this printer ensures long-term stability and reliability, with proven performance exceeding 30,000 hours of continuous operation over nearly a decade. This guide provides step-by-step instructions to prepare the site, install, and set up the D1000 HS, ensuring proper installation and optimal performance.

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Specifications

• Packaging Dimensions: [77.9 x 59.8 x 86.6 in (1653 lb)]  [198 × 152 × 220 cm (750 kg)]
• Product Dimensions: [71.25 x 53.14 x 76.45 in (1433 lb)]  [181 × 135 × 194.2 cm (650 kg)]
• Power Requirements:
  • Voltage: 220–240 V, 50–60 Hz
  • Power Consumption: 6500 W Peak draw with chamber heating, 600 W continuous base machine draw. 

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Safety Information

• Always connect the equipment to a properly grounded power source. Do not bypass or defeat the ground lead.
• Ensure all electrical connections meet the machine's power requirements.
• Use a dedicated 40A circuit to power the printer.
• Avoid installing the printer near vibration-sensitive equipment, as the machine may vibrate during operation.
• Place the machine in a clean environment with good air quality and minimal airborne particulates during operation.

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Selecting the Installation Site

When choosing the installation site, consider the following:

• Space Requirements: Ensure there is adequate clearance around all sides of the printer for maintenance and proper ventilation.
  • Sides and Rear: 36 in (91.4 cm)
  • Front: 60 in (152.4 cm)
  • Overhead Clearance: 20 in (50.8 cm)
• Electrical Requirements: A dedicated 40A circuit capable of supporting the power requirements is essential.
• LAN Connection (Optional): For network connectivity and remote monitoring, ensure a nearby network access point.

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Positioning and Maneuvering the Printer

1. Maneuvering the Printer:

   • Use a forklift to move the packaged printer to its designated location.
   • Due to its size and weight, a forklift is required.

2. Unpacking the Printer:

   • While the printer is on the pallet, use an Allen key to remove the bottom skirt.
   • Use the forklift to lift the printer, aligning the forks with the built-in forklift channel slots.
   • Lower the printer onto its caster wheels and roll it into its final position.

3. Final Placement:

   • Once the printer is positioned, rotate the thumb wheels on each caster to lower the leveling pads.
   • Ensure the machine is stable and level
     before proceeding.
   • Reinstall the bottom skirt

4. Power Connection:

   • The machine will arrive with two cables. One handles the majority of the machine functions (breaker 1), while the second powers the chamber heater (breaker 2). The cables will come with the industrial connectors to interface with the machine but will be bare wire on the connection end.  These cables may be hard wired into a nearby connection box.  Or fitted with appropriate 30A connectors each for flexibility. (Recommended)   An example of these connectors will be L6-30p for the cables and L6-30r for the wall connections.  

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Power On and Initial Setup

Step 1: Manual Bed Leveling

1. Before any bed leveling routine, heat the build plate up using the bed temperature menu on the home screen.  Set it to match your desired printing material.  (55 degrees for PLA as an example) and allow the bed to warm for a half hour minimum. 
2. On the touch screen, press "Move Axis" → "All Home" to return the XY position to 0.
   
3. Use the "-Z" button to raise the bed until the screen displays XYZ at 0.
4. Manually move the extruder to each of the four corners of the bed.
5. At each corner, adjust the bed leveling nuts until the gap between the nozzle and the bed is 0.1 mm (approximately the thickness of a sheet of paper). Please note that the D1000 has a total of 20 leveling nuts. 4 Primary nuts on the bed gantry control overall tilt, while the remaining 16 (4 per plate) control individual plate tilt.  
6. Repeat this process at all four corners until a consistent 0.1 mm gap is achieved without further adjustment.

Step 2: Auto Bed Leveling

1. On the touch screen, press "Settings" → "Auto Leveling".
2. The machine will automatically calibrate the bed using the Z-probe.
   
3. Return to the Auto leveling screen, and enable your created bed map by tapping on the name. A colored checkerboard should appear showing the offsets.  The bed mesh is now active. 

Note: When changing between materials, repeat the auto-leveling process to maintain accuracy.

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Final Step

Once the printer is leveled and powered on, your CreatBot D1000 HS is ready to print. Verify all connections, and perform a test print to ensure proper functionality and calibration