Description:


The following instructions guide you to install Repetier-Host, which is the software used to do the following on Airwolf 3D printers:

  • Manually control the printer
  • Run prints
  • View gcode in 3D



Process:


1) Repetier-Host can be downloaded from the Repetier website here.

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2) Run the install file. Once the installation is completed, click "Finish".

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3) Open Repetier-Host. Click the "Printer Settings" button in the top right-hand corner of the interface (gears icon).


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4) A new window will appear with multiple tabs (Connection, Printer, Extruder, Printer Shape, etc.)


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5) Under the "Connection" tab, select the "Port" dropdown and set it to whichever COM port you have the printer plugged in to (it should be the only option available besides "Auto"), and set the "Baud Rate" to "250,000" (it may already be set to that by default):


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6) Under the "Printer" tab, set the "Manual Extrusion Speeds" to "1" and "5" mm/s. Set the "Default Extruder Temperature" and the "Default Bed Temperature" to the following, based on your printer model:


Model Extruder Temperature (C) Bed Temperature (C)
5.5 240 0
XL 240 115
HDL 220 0
HD 240 115
HDx 240 115
HD2x/HDR 240 115


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7) Use the "Extruder" tab to set the number of extruders and max temperatures. Set the "Diameter" to "0.5". For dual-head printers, a different color should be selected for each of the nozzle:


Model Number of Extruder(s) Max Extruder Temp (C) Max Bed Temp (C)
5.5 1 260 110
XL 1 260 125
HDL 1 260 0
HD 1 260 125
HDx 1 315 140
HD2x/HDR 2 315 140


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8) Use the "Printer Shape" tab to set the dimensions of the build volume:


Model Print Area Width/X Max Print Area Depth/Y Max Print Area Height
5.5 200 230 100
XL 295 230 175
HDL 300 200 300
HD 300 200 300
HDx 300 200 300
HD2x/HDR 280 200 300


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9) Click "Apply", then click "OK"

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Please open a Tech Ticket if you have any questions or need assistance with this process.