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==Filament Info==
The Lulzbot Taz 4 printer uses 2.85-3.00mm Filament
==Octoprint Information==
==Octoprint Information==
;Octoprint Web Page
;Octoprint Web Page
:http://hh-octopi-2.local/
:http://hh-octopi-1.local/
;IP Address
;IP Address
:192.168.1.129
:xxx.xxx.xxx.128
;Suggested Tool Flow :
;Suggested Tool Flow
:# Obtain STL or OBJ model from thingiverse or craft one in modelling software (I like 123d for simple shapes).
:
:# Obtain STL or OBJ model from thingiverse or craft one in modelling software.
:# Configure print settings and slice using Slic3r.
:# Configure print settings and slice using Slic3r.
:# Upload directly from Slic3r to Octoprint.
:# Upload directly from Slic3r to Octoprint.
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==Manufacturer==
==Manufacturer==
*Manufacturer Website: https://www.lulzbot.com/
* Manufacturer Website: https://www.lulzbot.com/
===Compatible Slicer===
According to the Lulzbot forums (https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-4-settings/5486/4) the last Cura version Lulzbot had that supported the TAZ4 is 21.08 here http://download.lulzbot.com/Software/Cura/Packages/Cura_21.08/
Configure Cura 21.08 at start up with
* Select Your Machine = Lulzbot TAZ 4 or 5
* Lulzbot TAZ 4-5 Selection = Stock TAZ 4 (PET & v1)
 


==Manual==
==Manual==
*Printer Manual: https://download.lulzbot.com/KITTAZ/documentation/manual/Manual.pdf
* Printer Manual: https://download.lulzbot.com/KITTAZ/documentation/manual/Manual.pdf


*Local Copy of Printer Manual:
* Local Copy of Printer Manual:[[Media:TAZ_Lulbotz_4_Manual.pdf]]


==Printer Data==
==Printer Data==
*Downloadable Source data for printer: http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/
* Downloadable Source data for printer: http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/
* Additional Octoprint Info https://learn.adafruit.com/octoprint-open-source-host-software/configuring-octoprint-for-lulzbot-taz
 
==Octoprint Printer Profile Data==
;General
: Name = TAZ Lulzbot 4
: Identifier = taz_lulzbot_4
: Model = TAZ Lulzbot 4
; Printer Bed & Build Volume
: Form Factor = Rectangular
: Origin = Lower Left
: Heated Bed = Check
: Heated Chamber = Un-checked
: Print Volume
:: Bed Width (X) = 300mm
:: Bed Depth (Y) = 300mm
:: Height (Z) = 200mm
: Custom bounding box = Un-checked
; Axes
: Define the maximum speed/feedrate of the individual axes.
: X = 600 mm/min
: Y = 600 mm/min
: Z = 200 mm/min
: E = 300 mm/min
; Hotend & Extruder
: Nozzle Diameter = 0.35 mm
: Number of Extruders = 1
 
;Settings from Lulbotz Cura 21.08
: Name = TAZ Lulzbot 4
: Identifier = Taz Lulzbot 4
: Model = TAZ Lulzbot 4
; Printer Bed & Build Volume
: Build Area Shape = Square
: Origin = Lower Left
: Heated Bed = Check
: Heated Chamber = Un-checked
: Print Volume
:: Bed Width (X) = 290mm
:: Bed Depth (Y) = 275mm
:: Height (Z) = 250mm
: Custom bounding box = Un-checked
; Hotend & Extruder
: Installed Tool Head = Single Extruder V1
: Nozzle Diameter = 0.35 mm
: Extruder Count = 1
: GCode Flavor = RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter)
 
;Start GCode
<nowiki>
;Sliced at: {day} {date} {time}
;Basic settings: Layer height: {layer_height} Walls: {wall_thickness} Fill: {fill_density}
;Print time: {print_time}
;Filament used: {filament_amount}m {filament_weight}g
;Filament cost: {filament_cost}
;M190 S{print_bed_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own bed temperature line
;M109 S{print_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own temperature line
G21        ;metric values
G90        ;absolute positioning
M82        ;set extruder to absolute mode
M107      ;start with the fan off
 
G28 X0 Y0  ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 Z0    ;move Z to min endstops
 
G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm
 
G92 E0                  ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E3              ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0                  ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F{travel_speed}
;Put printing message on LCD screen
M117 Printing...
</nowiki>
 
;End GCode
<nowiki>
;End GCode
M104 S0                    ;extruder heater off
M140 S0                    ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)
 
G91                                    ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300                            ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0                              ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way
 
M84                        ;steppers off
G90                        ;absolute positioning
;{profile_string}
</nowiki>
 
== Firmware ==
;Marlin
 
 
:http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/software/current/firmware/Marlin/Marlin_TAZ4_1.0.0.1/Marlin/  (Source Code)
:http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/software/current/firmware/Marlin/Marlin_TAZ4_1.0.0.1.hex    (Hex Code)
 
:https://marlinfw.org/    (Marlin Master)
 
==Replacement Parts==
=== Nozzle Assembly ===
* Our printer has a Budaschnozzle 1.1 with 0.35 nozzle
* The Nozzle itself is a 13mm AF hex with an M10 thread.
 
Replacement Nozzles 
 
 
===Heater Element===
The heater element is heated by a 4.7 Ohm Wire Wound Glass Enamelled Resistor. Unfortunately they seem to fail fairly regularly
 
It is a 6W device. The part is a Vishay or Sfernice RB57 6x22 4R7 Enamelled Resistor.
 
;Vishay 4.7Ω Wire Wound Resistor 7W ±5% RWM06224R70JA15E1
:Mfr. Part No. RWM06224R70JA15E1
:RS Part Number 485-2603 ~£1.40 each
 
Lulzbot Extruder parts page link
https://shop.lulzbot.com/parts/tool-head-components
 
Replacement process is documented here https://ohai.lulzbot.com/project/Budaschnozzle_resistor_thermistor/maintenance-repairs/
 
 
[[Category:Equipment]]
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Latest revision as of 21:51, 19 March 2022

Filament Info

The Lulzbot Taz 4 printer uses 2.85-3.00mm Filament

Octoprint Information

Octoprint Web Page
http://hh-octopi-1.local/
IP Address
xxx.xxx.xxx.128
Suggested Tool Flow
  1. Obtain STL or OBJ model from thingiverse or craft one in modelling software.
  2. Configure print settings and slice using Slic3r.
  3. Upload directly from Slic3r to Octoprint.
  4. Start and monitor print from Octoprint web interface.
  5. Cancel Print if needed or adjust temperatures on the fly.
  6. Admire freshly 3d printed object.

Manufacturer

Compatible Slicer

According to the Lulzbot forums (https://forum.lulzbot.com/t/taz-4-settings/5486/4) the last Cura version Lulzbot had that supported the TAZ4 is 21.08 here http://download.lulzbot.com/Software/Cura/Packages/Cura_21.08/ Configure Cura 21.08 at start up with

  • Select Your Machine = Lulzbot TAZ 4 or 5
  • Lulzbot TAZ 4-5 Selection = Stock TAZ 4 (PET & v1)


Manual

Printer Data

Octoprint Printer Profile Data

General
Name = TAZ Lulzbot 4
Identifier = taz_lulzbot_4
Model = TAZ Lulzbot 4
Printer Bed & Build Volume
Form Factor = Rectangular
Origin = Lower Left
Heated Bed = Check
Heated Chamber = Un-checked
Print Volume
Bed Width (X) = 300mm
Bed Depth (Y) = 300mm
Height (Z) = 200mm
Custom bounding box = Un-checked
Axes
Define the maximum speed/feedrate of the individual axes.
X = 600 mm/min
Y = 600 mm/min
Z = 200 mm/min
E = 300 mm/min
Hotend & Extruder
Nozzle Diameter = 0.35 mm
Number of Extruders = 1
Settings from Lulbotz Cura 21.08
Name = TAZ Lulzbot 4
Identifier = Taz Lulzbot 4
Model = TAZ Lulzbot 4
Printer Bed & Build Volume
Build Area Shape = Square
Origin = Lower Left
Heated Bed = Check
Heated Chamber = Un-checked
Print Volume
Bed Width (X) = 290mm
Bed Depth (Y) = 275mm
Height (Z) = 250mm
Custom bounding box = Un-checked
Hotend & Extruder
Installed Tool Head = Single Extruder V1
Nozzle Diameter = 0.35 mm
Extruder Count = 1
GCode Flavor = RepRap (Marlin/Sprinter)
Start GCode
;Sliced at: {day} {date} {time}
;Basic settings: Layer height: {layer_height} Walls: {wall_thickness} Fill: {fill_density}
;Print time: {print_time}
;Filament used: {filament_amount}m {filament_weight}g
;Filament cost: {filament_cost}
;M190 S{print_bed_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own bed temperature line
;M109 S{print_temperature} ;Uncomment to add your own temperature line
G21        ;metric values
G90        ;absolute positioning
M82        ;set extruder to absolute mode
M107       ;start with the fan off

G28 X0 Y0  ;move X/Y to min endstops
G28 Z0     ;move Z to min endstops

G1 Z15.0 F{travel_speed} ;move the platform down 15mm

G92 E0                  ;zero the extruded length
G1 F200 E3              ;extrude 3mm of feed stock
G92 E0                  ;zero the extruded length again
G1 F{travel_speed}
;Put printing message on LCD screen
M117 Printing...

End GCode
;End GCode
M104 S0                     ;extruder heater off
M140 S0                     ;heated bed heater off (if you have it)

G91                                    ;relative positioning
G1 E-1 F300                            ;retract the filament a bit before lifting the nozzle, to release some of the pressure
G1 Z+0.5 E-5 X-20 Y-20 F{travel_speed} ;move Z up a bit and retract filament even more
G28 X0 Y0                              ;move X/Y to min endstops, so the head is out of the way

M84                         ;steppers off
G90                         ;absolute positioning
;{profile_string}

Firmware

Marlin


http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/software/current/firmware/Marlin/Marlin_TAZ4_1.0.0.1/Marlin/ (Source Code)
http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/4.0/software/current/firmware/Marlin/Marlin_TAZ4_1.0.0.1.hex (Hex Code)
https://marlinfw.org/ (Marlin Master)

Replacement Parts

Nozzle Assembly

  • Our printer has a Budaschnozzle 1.1 with 0.35 nozzle
  • The Nozzle itself is a 13mm AF hex with an M10 thread.

Replacement Nozzles


Heater Element

The heater element is heated by a 4.7 Ohm Wire Wound Glass Enamelled Resistor. Unfortunately they seem to fail fairly regularly

It is a 6W device. The part is a Vishay or Sfernice RB57 6x22 4R7 Enamelled Resistor.

Vishay 4.7Ω Wire Wound Resistor 7W ±5% RWM06224R70JA15E1
Mfr. Part No. RWM06224R70JA15E1
RS Part Number 485-2603 ~£1.40 each

Lulzbot Extruder parts page link https://shop.lulzbot.com/parts/tool-head-components

Replacement process is documented here https://ohai.lulzbot.com/project/Budaschnozzle_resistor_thermistor/maintenance-repairs/