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Acrylic Frame Geeetech I3 3D Printer

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MADE IN CHINA

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SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
Building the printer will require a certain amount of physical dexterity, common sense and a
thorough understanding of what you are doing. We have provided this manual to help you assemble
it easily.
However ultimately we cannot be responsible for your health and safety whilst building or
operating the printer, with that in mind be sure you are confident with what you are doing prior to
commencing with building or buying. Read the entire manual to enable you to make an informed
decision.
Building and operating involves electricity, so all necessary precautions should be taken and
adhered to, the printer runs on 12V supplied by a certified power supply, so you shouldnt ever have
to get involved with anything over 12V but bear in mind there can still be high currents involved
and even at 12V they shouldnt be taken lightly.
High temperatures are involved with 3D Printing, the Extrusion nozzle of the hot end can run
about 230C, the heated bed runs 110C and the molten plastic extruded will initially be at around
200C, so special care and attention should be made when handling these parts of the printer during
operation.
We wouldnt recommend leaving your printer running unattended, or at least until you are
confident to do so. We cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage, threat, hurt or other
negligent result from either building or using the printer.

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INTRODUCTION:
This acrylic frame Geeetech I3 3D printer is designed and manufactured by Shenzhen Getech
Co., Ltd based on Reprap pursa I3, Geeetech I3 features simple assembly, easy debugging and more
stable performance. The acrylic structure makes the printer less complex and easy to operate.

PACKAGE LIST:
This list includes all the parts required to assemble your Acrylic Frame Geeetech I3 3D Printer.
After you received your package, please check if all the parts listed are included. Also make sure all
the components are in good condition and not damaged during shipping. If anything is missing
please contact with our customer service straight away.
No.
1
2
3
4
5

Name
Smooth Rod
Smooth Rod
Smooth Rod
Threaded Rod

Specifications
D8*L322mm
D8*L370mm
D8*L410mm
M8*L300mm
screw

Qty
2
2
2
Z-axis
2

Threaded Rod
M3 Washers
M4 Washers
M8 Washers

M10*L450mm
M3
M4
M8

M10 Washers

M10

12

10
11

Nut
Nut

M3
M4

62
7

12

Nut

M10

12

13

Lock nut

Hex Socket nuts M3

12

14

Lock nut

Hex Socket nuts M4

15

Wing nut

M3

6
7
8
9

Pic

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16

Z-axis nut

17

Spring washer

18

Screw locking
M8
ring

19

Bolts

20
21
22
23
24

Bolts
Bolts
Bolts
Bolts
Bolts

25

Bolts

26
27

M8tin-bronze

M10

Jimi headless M3x6mm

M3x10mm
M3x12mm
M3x16mm
M3x20mm
M3x30mm

18
2
44
18
11

Bolts
Bolts

M3x50mm
M4x10mm
M4x16mm

1
4
2

28

Bolts

M4x25mm

29

Bolts

countersunk head bolt

M3x16mm

30

Spring

31

624ZZ Ball
bearing

inner diameter 4mm,

wire diameter 0.5mm,
length 30mm

624zz

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32

LM8UU
Linear
Bearings

33

Timing Belts

34

Timing Belts

LM8UU

12

L1=690mm

L1=860mm

20tooth d5mm

36
37

20- tooth
MXL
Aluminum
Pulleys
End stop
End stop

X-axis two blue lines

Y-axis two red lines

1
1

38

End stop

Z-axis two black lines

39

Spacer

3mm diameter
8mm length

40

USB Cord

A-B

41

Thermometry
wire

50cm 2pin with DuPont

socket

42

Heating
Wire

50cm

35

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43

3D Power
Cable

3*0.75 Square mm
Switch Line

44

Dovetail
clamp

45

Nylon ties

46

Heat sink

47

Sticker

48

Coil

49

Grater

50

PVC-U
plastic pipe

30

9*10*5mm

3M

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51

52

PVC-U
plastic pipe
elbow

Power Cable

Universal power cable to

computer

DuPont cable

4Pin Male-4PinFemale
300mm

54

Couplings

5-8mm

55

Fan

40x40x15mm 12V

WITH 100k NTC

Thermistor

216mmx216mmx3mm

Universal screwdriver

53

56

MK2A

57

Borosilicate
glass

58

Tool kit

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Input:
100-120VAC/4.8A
or 200-240VAC/2.4A
OutputDC12V/ 29A

59

Power supply

60

Stepper motor 42BYGHW8111

1.2A(U)

Motor driver
board

A4988/Drv8825
(optional)

62

Control board

Sanguinololu (Standard )
Mega2560 + Ramps
1.4/Printrboard
(.optional)

63

Starter
ABS/PLA
filament

About 3 meters

Extruder

MK8 extruder Nozzle

size 0.3mm (Standard)
0.35mm,0.4mm,0.5mm
(optional), for filament
size 1.75mm(Standard)
3mm (optional)

61

64

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MK8
assemble
board

1
Acrylic kits

A1

XZ frame

PI3A-M01

A2

Left side
frame

PI3A-M02

A3

Right side
frame

PI3A-M03

A4

Z motor fixed
plate

PI3A-M04

A5

Z motor
support plate

PI3A-M05

A6

Smooth rod
fixed plate

PI3A-M06

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A7

Rear support
plate A of
screw and
smooth rod

PI3A-M07

A8

Rear support
plate B of
screw and
smooth rod

PI3A-M08

A9

Front Support
plate A of
screw and
smooth rod

PI3A-M09

A10

Front support
plate B of
screw and
smooth rod

PI3A-M10

A11

Screw and
smooth rod
set blocks

PI3A-M11

A12

Y plate form
connecting
plate

PI3A-M12

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A13

Y motor fixed
plate

PI3A-M13

A14

Y motor fixed
block A

PI3A-M14

A15

Circle fixed
block

PI3A-M20

A16

Y pulley
bracket

PI3A-M16

A17

Y platform
support plate

PI3A-M17

A18

Y bearing
limit block

PI3A-M18

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A19

Y limit switch
PI3A-M19
fixed plate

A20

Round washer PI3A-M21

A21

Filament shelf
160*160*5
bottom plate

A22

Filament shelf
160*170*5
side plate

Plastic Parts

P1

X-axis motor
bracket

P2

X-axis optical
axis bracket

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P3

Synchronous
belt fixed
block

P4

Synchronous
belt platen

P5

Z-axis bracket
of end stop

P6

Print head
moving
bracket

P7

Extruder
bracket

P8

Synchronous
belt bearing
bracket

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P9

Retaining ring

P10

X-axis
bracket of end
stop

Customers can also purchase the follow 2 items according to your needs

Item
LCD Display
1

LCD2004(LCD12864
optional, this display
need upload the firmware
yourself)

2004
1

12864
If buy LCD2004 packing list will include the follow three acrylic parts.

LCD2004
frame

LCD frame
holders

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3

LCD frame
holders

If buy LCD12864 packing list will include the follow three acrylic parts.

LCD12864
frame

LCD frame
holders

LCD frame
holders

Item ABS/PLA
2
filament

ABS/PLA 1.75mm/3mm
optional diameter and
color

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ASSEMBLE INSTRUCTION
Before assembling, please familiarize yourself with all the parts. To help you assemble it easily we
have marked all the major parts in the follow pictures.

Front view of Acrylic Frame Geeetech I3 3D Printer.

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Back view of Acrylic Frame Geeetech I3 3D Printer

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Bottom view of Acrylic Frame Geeetech I3 3D Printer

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Eiring schematic of main board Sanguinololu

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GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE
As with all the electronic equipment, it is important to keep your printer clean to extend its life.
Regularly remove dust and debris with a microfiber cloth or compressed air. Dredge the tube and
the nozzle after use every time to ensure fluent performance.
Dont leave the heaters on the printer turned on for a long periods of time when not used.
Dont leave your printer in shady and moist places, which may exacerbate the problems
associated with erosion.
The three axes of the Me Creator are lubricated with grease for smooth operation and can
last for a long time. Grease may need to be re-applied to your printer to maintain smooth
performance.
Avoid positioning your power supply unit in such a way that the brick is hanging, pulling, or
putting any unnecessary stress in the electrical wires and components.

SUPPROT
Thanks for choosing Geeetech, we strive to provide a satisfied and pleasant shopping
experience for you, but we do understand there may be some questions you may encounter in
using our product. If so, you can contact us directly or post on our forum, our technique staff will
help you resolve it. For more detailed information, you can also visit Geeetech wiki from our home
page. (http://www.geeetech.com)

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