10 - Positron V3.2 - Folding

This guide walks you through the procedures of folding the Positron V3.2.

1. Instructions

1

Unload the Filament

Step 1 of 11 in this section

Before folding your printer, please remember to unload the filament first. Click Extrude and then Unload.

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2

Remove the Glass Bed

Step 2 of 11 in this section

Remove the glass bed by pulling it outwards.

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3

Remove the Bed V Holder

Step 3 of 11 in this section

Unscrew the thumb screw and remove the bed V holder.

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4

Position the Z Idler Latch

Step 4 of 11 in this section

Move the idler latch downward and align it with the linear rail.

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Remove the Thumb Screw

Step 5 of 11 in this section

Remove the thumb screw at the bottom of the Z column.

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Move the Toolhead and Bed Carriage Block

Step 6 of 11 in this section

Move the toolhead to the right end of the linear rail.

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Move the bed carriage block to the postion close to the third screw as shown in the picture.

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8

Position Bed V Holder

Step 7 of 11 in this section

Position the bed V holder as shown in the picture.

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9

Fold the Z Column

Step 8 of 11 in this section

Hold the bed V holder with one hand and fold the Z column with the other at the same time.

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10

Move Toolhead to the Z Column

Step 9 of 11 in this section

Move the toolhead back close to the Z column.

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11

Position the Screws

Step 10 of 11 in this section

Just put the thumb screws here and don't need to screw them. You can unplug the toolhead cable as it might be in the way of the thumbscrew hole.

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12

A Tip

Step 11 of 11 in this section

Push ahead a little before you unfold the Z column.

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