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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3
CR-10 and CR-10S features............................................................................................................ 3
Assembly......................................................................................................................................... 4
Adjusting and Maintenance: ........................................................................................................... 4
Bed issues........................................................................................................................................ 4
Warped glass ................................................................................................................................... 5
Bed adhesion ................................................................................................................................... 5
How do bed adhesives work? ..................................................................................................... 5
Essential upgrades (leveling knobs, part cooling vent, bed cable strain relief) .............................. 6
Calibrating e-steps and PID tuning: ................................................................................................ 6
Spare parts to buy............................................................................................................................ 6
Nozzles – MK8 ........................................................................................................................... 6
Theristors (100k)......................................................................................................................... 6
Heater Cores................................................................................................................................ 7
Glass Mirror Tiles (12” for CR-10/10S) ..................................................................................... 7
Kapton tape ................................................................................................................................. 7
Cotton Insulation for hotend ....................................................................................................... 7
Filament ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................. 7
Tips ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Using a different hot end or more heat resistant bowden tube: ...................................................... 8
Other nozzle sizes: .......................................................................................................................... 8
Nozzles made from other materials: ............................................................................................... 8
Filament properties ......................................................................................................................... 9
Clearing a jam/clog ......................................................................................................................... 9
Start and end scripts: ....................................................................................................................... 9
Printing with different filament types: ............................................................................................ 9
Abs .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Nylon: ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Polycarbonate .............................................................................................................................. 9
Petg ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Flexible ..................................................................................................................................... 10
Enclosures: .................................................................................................................................... 10
Asking for help : ........................................................................................................................... 10
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Introduction
This document is a compilation of information that has been obtained from many
sources such as my personal experience, tips from other users, information from
YouTube videos, etc. This document is not intended to be a troubleshooting guide
although I have included links to some items I have found helpful. There is also a
section called “Tips” that may help as well. This is a living document that I intend on
updating as I obtain appropriate content. If you have suggestions please feel free to PM
me on Facebook messenger. I would like to thank Victor Van Hove who generously
contributed his personal notes to help with this effort and the many people that have
posted valuable information on the CR-10 forums. If you would like to check out my
YouTube channel for helpful information, you can locate it at
https://www.youtube.com/c/Magic3dPrinting
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Assembly
Basic Assembly of the CR-10:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdkb_ILCptw&t=0s&list=PLB59cKscyvCI-
hWzyebsDOa0karLoFZMB&index=16
Bed issues
Leveling methods :
One method is to print single layer pads around the bed (in the center and 4 corners)
so that you can visually check the level. Tacblades has produced a video
demonstrating this. The code for his process can be found here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2599785
His video is here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkZUAyTxU1Q&list=PLB59cKscyvCI-
hWzyebsDOa0karLoFZMB&index=48&t=0s
Paper Method:
The CR 10 is fairly easy to set up and get printing. There are actually four leveling
screws, one under each corner of the bed. This routine is: preheat the bed temp (60 c
for PLA) and the nozzle temp to (200 c for PLA), select auto home from the menu on
the control box, select disable steppers, manually place nozzle over first level screw,
adjust the knob underneath until standard sheet of paper rubs in between nozzle and
bed, repeat under remaining three screws, repeat this process at least once, go back to
home position, start print. You may want to use either tape or an adhesive such as
glue, hairspray or Magigoo. See the section on bed adhesion.
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Warped glass
Some of the glass sheets that come with these printers have a slight warp due to the
tempering process that is used. If you find that this is an issue for you I recommend
that you purchase a glass mirror tile to replace it. A 12” mirror almost covers the bed
on both the CR-10 and the CR-10S. you will see slight edges of the aluminum bed
exposed but the mirror does cover the entire print area.
Here is a video talking about the glass and a couplke of other minor issues:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEWz-Tp0Mik
This video talks about a temporary fix if you are anxious to get started:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOhBYTQoTi4
Bed adhesion
(part of this section is an excerpt from https://www.goprint3d.co.uk/blog/what-are-
bed-adhesives-3d-printing/ )
One of the issues that people face when 3D printing is getting their prints to stick to
the build plate. If a print does not stick to the build plate properly, then it could move
during the print process which will cause it to fail.
Manufacturers have, of course, devised remedies for this. The MakerBot Replicator+
and Mini+, for example, use 'Grip Surface' sheets on the build plate for better bed
adhesion and reduced warping and curling. Some manufacturer's have taken a
simpler route, though - MarkForged recommend people use an Elmer's Glue Stick to
create a sticky layer on the build plate.
The simple truth of bed adhesives - whether they are cheap glues or expensive tapes -
is that all of them have the same aim: To prevent warping, curling, print failure and to
reduce waste. It is important to point out though that not all materials require a bed
adhesive to stick to the build plate. PLA, for instance, adheres well to a heated build
plate without adhesive. However, when glue is used, the risk of warping and curling is
reduced considerably.
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Adhesives also eliminate the risk of print movement. If a print moves just a little
during the print process, then it will fail. We regularly receive questions from people
asking why their prints keep failing, and it is more often than not because they aren't
using an adhesive on their build plate.
Examples of adhesives:
Extra hold hairspray such as Aquanet, glue, Magigoo, pei sheet, buildtac sheet, etc.
Some people that have mastered the ability to perfectly level their bed have been able
to print on a bare glass bed that has been cleaned with alcohol. This is not
recommended initially until you have gotten the knack of leveling well.
Essential upgrades (leveling knobs, part cooling vent, bed cable strain relief)
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2508323
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUdOl3RPBSo&t=115s
Nozzles – MK8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0781ZCVLR/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?i
e=UTF8&psc=1
Theristors (100k)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X3R9S8L/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0
6X3R9S8L&pd_rd_wg=YnDHg&pd_rd_r=48FJCTEQ9Y3MACSR0MA9&pd_rd_w=144dR
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Heater Cores
https://www.amazon.com/Signstek-Reprap-Ceramic-Cartridge-
Printer/dp/B00Q9Z1JUU/ref=pd_sim_328_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00Q9Z1JU
U&pd_rd_r=48FJCTEQ9Y3MACSR0MA9&pd_rd_w=MD4YW&pd_rd_wg=YnDHg&psc=1
&refRID=48FJCTEQ9Y3MACSR0MA9
Kapton tape
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00W3FAFP0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?i
e=UTF8&psc=1
Filament (the CCTree sample spool that it comes with will not last long.)
Start with PLA as it is one of the easiest filaments to print with.
Troubleshooting
Online Guides:
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-
troubleshooting/?utm_source=Welcome
http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide\
Tips
When saving gcode to sd card in Microsoft Windows make sure to use the Safe
Removal to ensure the entire file is written before you remove it.
Z lead rods can be checked to see if they are bent by rolling them across a flat surface.
Make sure grub screws (all 4) on the Z coupler are all tight and the Z lead rod does not
touch the motor shaft...leave a small gap to allow the coupler to flex.
Make sure any decorative strips don’t rub.
Z-hop will help to prevent supports from being knocked over
If your printer behaves erratically such as menus changing, temperatures changing by
themselves, etc. Put electrical tape on the ribbon cables in the control box.
Some times during shipping wires in the control box can get loosened or disconnected.
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Printing a temperature tower will help finding the correct printing temperatures for
your filament.
Octoprint can be used to remotely access your printer to check it via a camera, start
and stop print jobs and more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKmLAnb4KrA&t=1684s
If you are finding that you need to frequently level the bed or leveling knobs fall off this
is typically caused by the springs under the bed being extended too far...add washers
to the screws to add tension.
Two color printing with Simplify3d:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLB59cKscyvCI-
hWzyebsDOa0karLoFZMB&v=cJfAqvmHyfU
Converting 2D pictures to svg format for extruding – check out a free program called
Inkscape
If you want to print faster you can use a nozzle with a bigger diameter. This way you
can save time with printing if you want to print bigger parts. But this will result in
rougher parts. Larger nozzles such as a .5 or .6 can be used but be careful going much
larger or the extruder may not be able to feed the filament fast enough to keep up the
proper flow.
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mind that since these abrasive materials some of them may clog easier so consider a
.5mm nozzle.
Filament properties
https://www.simplify3d.com/support/materials-guide/properties-table/
Clearing a jam/clog
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8uvh6kvr54&t=312s:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTR14EDTwVs
Nylon:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?list=PLB59cKscyvCI-
hWzyebsDOa0karLoFZMB&t=56s&v=V6WpSjm0XHc
Polycarbonate
https://www.youtube.com/winsutal
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2E6xTOFVTI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxOd_cvjH9g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZRkiSso1Rk
Petg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_adY2K-YIc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mmk0pyqJDE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qif070PErNU
Flexible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTJz6vMvtJ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEMLmPiUdus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBbsDQWfrwA
Enclosures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqlWS4Tzb9Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5520E3zZoI8&list=PLB59cKscyvCI-
hWzyebsDOa0karLoFZMB&index=15
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