Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder Original Instructions Manual

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Original Instructions Manual
1619PB3517 07/2018 All Rights Reserved
Original instructions 2
Übersetzung der Originalbedienungsanleitung 31
Traduction de la notice originale 61
Traducción de las instrucciones originales 91
Traduzione delle istruzioni originali 121
Vertaling van de originele gebruiksaanwijzing 151
Oversættelse af betjeningsvejledning 181
Översättning av originalinstruktioner 210
Oversettelse av originalinstruksjonene 239
Käännös alkuperäisistä ohjeista 268
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原厂说明书 327
Original instructions 355
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p. Do not move or bump Dremel 3D40 or the
extruder during operation. The object may build
incorrectly.
q. 
during building. Doing so will cancel the object
and may damage the extruder.
r. 
Doing so may damage the
extruder.
 
Dremel 3D40 will not work
properly with damaged extruder tip and will require
replacement.
t. 

tape. Use of improper build tape may result in
equipment damage and poor object build quality.
u. 

platform. Sudden tool slip and improper body
position during object removal from the build
platform may result in personal injury.
v. 
Scratches in the build platform
will result in improper object creation.
w. Do not drop the build platform. Tempered glass
plate may break and result in personal injury.
x. 
 Contact with tempered glass plate
edge may result in personal injury.
y. 
Tempered glass plate may
separate from plastic holder and result in personal
injury.
z. 

3D40. Structural models created by inexperienced
designers may result in property damage and
personal injury.
SERVICE
a. 

Failure to do so may result in personal injury and
equipment damage.
b. 

This will ensure that
proper operation and safety of Dremel 3D40 is
maintained.
c. 
Use of object materials, or 3D
objects other than Dremel
®
approved object
materials and genuine Dremel
®
components may
void warranty.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
!
WARNING
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE DREMEL 3D40 BEFORE SETUP
AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE,
OR PERSONAL INJURY. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WORK AREA SAFETY
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b. 
Dremel 3D40
creates high temperatures which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c. 
Injury can occur in
hands of untrained users.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a. 
grounded outlet. Do not modify Dremel 3D40
plug. Improper grounding and modied plugs
increase risk of electric shock.
b. 

Presence of moisture increases risk of electric
shock.
c. 
pulling or unplugging the Dremel 3D40.

Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. 
There may be a remote risk of a power
surge from lightning that may result in an electric
shock.
e. 
outlet.
PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and



or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating Dremel 3D40 may result in personal
injury.
b. The use of
protective equipment such as heat resistant gloves
and safety glasses will reduce the risk of personal
injuries.
c. 

Loose clothes, Jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
DREMEL 3D40 USE AND CARE
a. 





Use of Dremel 3D40 when
damaged may result in poor quality of object
creation, further equipment damage, property
damage or personal injury.
b. Do not touch the extruder tip during Dremel

Contact with the extruder tip
during or after operation before tip has cooled may
result in personal injury.
c. Set up the Dremel 3D40 in a well-ventilated

Dremel 3D40
melts plastic during building. Plastic odours emitted
during Dremel 3D40 operation may irritate eyes
and airways. Locating Dremel 3D40 close to
surrounding objects prevents proper ventilation.
d. 
in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D40 moving
parts during operation may result in poor build
quality, equipment damage or personal injury.
e. Do not leave the Dremel 3D40 unattended
during operation. Use of Dremel 3D40 by persons
unfamiliar with these warnings and instructions may
result equipment or property damage and personal
injury.
f. Use of lament
not authorized by Dremel may result in equipment
and property damage.
g. 
Small
objects are potential choking hazards for young
children.
h. 

i. 

Plastic may melt when
exposed to re or other heat sources. Such use of
objects created by Dremel 3D40 may result in re,
property damage and personal injury.
 


Such use of objects created by
Dremel 3D40 may result in illness or personal
injury.
k. 

PLA plastic
is not suitable for electrical applications. Such use
of objects created by Dremel 3D40 may result in
property damage and personal injury.
l. 
mouth. PLA plastic is not suitable for food or drink
preparation and food utensils. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 may result in illness or
personal injury.
m. 
PLA plastic is not
suitable for chemical storage. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 may result in property
damage and personal injury.
n. Do not modify Dremel 3D40 or alter factory
Modications may result in equipment
and property damage, and personal injury.
o. 
Dremel 3D40 may
become damaged. Dremel 3D40 is intended to
operate in temperature between 16-29° C
(60 - 85° F).
GB
2
p. Do not move or bump Dremel 3D40 or the
extruder during operation. The object may build
incorrectly.
q. 
during building. Doing so will cancel the object
and may damage the extruder.
r. 
Doing so may damage the
extruder.
 
Dremel 3D40 will not work
properly with damaged extruder tip and will require
replacement.
t. 

tape. Use of improper build tape may result in
equipment damage and poor object build quality.
u. 

platform. Sudden tool slip and improper body
position during object removal from the build
platform may result in personal injury.
v. 
Scratches in the build platform
will result in improper object creation.
w. Do not drop the build platform. Tempered glass
plate may break and result in personal injury.
x. 
 Contact with tempered glass plate
edge may result in personal injury.
y. 
Tempered glass plate may
separate from plastic holder and result in personal
injury.
z. 

3D40. Structural models created by inexperienced
designers may result in property damage and
personal injury.
SERVICE
a. 

Failure to do so may result in personal injury and
equipment damage.
b. 

This will ensure that
proper operation and safety of Dremel 3D40 is
maintained.
c. 
Use of object materials, or 3D
objects other than Dremel
®
approved object
materials and genuine Dremel
®
components may
void warranty.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 ......................................2
...................................................3
 ........................................................ 4
Information on Intellectual Property ...................4
 ........4
 ....................................................
 .................................................
Getting to know your 3D40 ..................................7
Introduction ............................................................9
..........................................................9
Touch Screen ....................................................... 
 ............................................
Initial Setup .......................................................... 
Getting Ready to Build .......................................
Building ................................................................22
 ........................................24
 .....................................................
Maintenance ......................................................... 
Maintenance and Service ...................................
Open Source Software .......................................29
Dremel
®
................30



Use of Dremel 3D40 when
damaged may result in poor quality of object
creation, further equipment damage, property
damage or personal injury.
b. Do not touch the extruder tip during Dremel

Contact with the extruder tip
during or after operation before tip has cooled may
result in personal injury.
c. Set up the Dremel 3D40 in a well-ventilated

Dremel 3D40
melts plastic during building. Plastic odours emitted
during Dremel 3D40 operation may irritate eyes
and airways. Locating Dremel 3D40 close to
surrounding objects prevents proper ventilation.
d. 
in operation. Contact with Dremel 3D40 moving
parts during operation may result in poor build
quality, equipment damage or personal injury.
e. Do not leave the Dremel 3D40 unattended
during operation. Use of Dremel 3D40 by persons
unfamiliar with these warnings and instructions may
result equipment or property damage and personal
injury.
f. Use of lament
not authorized by Dremel may result in equipment
and property damage.
g. 
Small
objects are potential choking hazards for young
children.
h. 

i. 

Plastic may melt when
exposed to re or other heat sources. Such use of
objects created by Dremel 3D40 may result in re,
property damage and personal injury.
 


Such use of objects created by
Dremel 3D40 may result in illness or personal
injury.
k. 

PLA plastic
is not suitable for electrical applications. Such use
of objects created by Dremel 3D40 may result in
property damage and personal injury.
l. 
mouth. PLA plastic is not suitable for food or drink
preparation and food utensils. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 may result in illness or
personal injury.
m. 
PLA plastic is not
suitable for chemical storage. Such use of objects
created by Dremel 3D40 may result in property
damage and personal injury.
n. Do not modify Dremel 3D40 or alter factory
Modications may result in equipment
and property damage, and personal injury.
o. 
Dremel 3D40 may
become damaged. Dremel 3D40 is intended to
operate in temperature between 16-29° C
(60 - 85° F).
3
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
3D40 input rating: 100-240V, 47-60Hz, 0.8A-1.8A
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Room Temperature: 16-29° C (60 - 85° F)
Level workspace
Dry workspace environment
16” (406mm)
20.25” (515mm) 15.5” (394mm)
8” (203mm)
8” (203mm)8” (203mm)
14” (356mm)
WALL
USED SYMBOLS
Symbol Name 
Explanation
!
WARNING
Warning symbol
Alerts user to warning
messages
Read manual
symbol
Alerts user to read
manual
!
WARNING
THIS IS A CLASS A PRODUCT. IN
A DOMESTIC ENVIRONMENT THIS
PRODUCT MAY CAUSE RADIO INTERFERENCE IN
WHICH CASE THE USER MAY BE REQUIRED TO
TAKE ADEQUATE MEASURES.
INFORMATION ON INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY
The Dremel 3D40 is intended for 3D printing objects

right to print using the Dremel 3D40. When making
objects using the Dremel 3D40, it is your responsibility
to ensure that you do not infringe any third party
intellectual property rights or violate any applicable
laws or regulations, such as U.S. or foreign intellectual
property laws. The Dremel 3D40 may not be used to
make objects protected by intellectual property rights
owned by third parties without such third parties’
permission. Using the Dremel 3D40 to do any of the
following may require the permission of third parties:
to make a duplicate or facsimile (in whole or in part) of
any object not created by you, to make an object from

a scan of a physical object that you did not create. It is
your responsibility to obtain such permission. In some
cases, you may not be able to obtain such permission.
Where such permission cannot be obtained, you
should not 3D print such object, or you do so at your
own risk. You may not modify, reverse engineer,
decompile, or disassemble the Dremel 3D40 or its

law. If you use the Dremel 3D40 in any way other than
as recommended and described in these Operating/
Safety Instructions, you do so at your own risk. Using
the Dremel 3D40 to make objects that infringe any
intellectual property rights owned by third parties could
result in civil or criminal prosecution and penalties,

imprisonment.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND
SPECIFICATIONS
BUILDING


Operating Interface: 3.5” full color IPS touch screen


Layer Thickness: 4 mil | 0.004 inches 100 microns |
0.10 mm
Filament Colors: See Dremel3D.com for color choices
Internal Storage: 4GB

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Weight (without spool): 16kg (35lbs)

394mm)
FILAMENT

FILAMENT STORAGE
All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until

temperature: 16-29° C (60-85° F) and in dry conditions.
SOFTWARE
Dremel 3D40 comes with complimentary Dremel
Digilab 3D Slicing software for Windows and Mac


SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Apple
®
Mac
®
OS
®
X v10.9 or later (Mavericks)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8.1
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 SP1
MINIMUM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: 64-bit processor (32-bit not supported)
Memory: 3 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Disk space: ~2 GB free disk space for installation
Display card: 1,024 MB GDDR RAM or more.
Microsoft
®
Direct3D
®
11 capable graphics card or
higher
Pointing device: Three-button mouse
4
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
3D40 input rating: 100-240V, 47-60Hz, 0.8A-1.8A
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Room Temperature: 16-29° C (60 - 85° F)
Level workspace
Dry workspace environment
16” (406mm)
20.25” (515mm) 15.5” (394mm)
8” (203mm)
8” (203mm)8” (203mm)
14” (356mm)
WALL
3D40 RESOURCES
  Location
Quick Start
Guide
Provides
illustrated walk
through of how to

and start building

Printed version of
the Quick Start
Guide is located
in the rectangular
component carton.
It is also available
on www.dremel3d.
com
Dremel 3D
Website
Provides the
latest 3D40
software, product
information,
customer support,
and 3D model
and project
downloads.
www.dremel3d.com
Dremel 3D
Customer
Support
Contact Dremel
for product
support,
maintenance, and
service.
www.dremel3d.com
File Slicing
Software
Allows you to
upload, edit, and

Installed from
www.dremel3d.com

drive provided with
the Dremel 3D40.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION AND
SPECIFICATIONS
BUILDING


Operating Interface: 3.5” full color IPS touch screen


Layer Thickness: 4 mil | 0.004 inches 100 microns |
0.10 mm
Filament Colors: See Dremel3D.com for color choices
Internal Storage: 4GB

WEIGHT & DIMENSIONS
Weight (without spool): 16kg (35lbs)

394mm)
FILAMENT

FILAMENT STORAGE
All polymers degrade with time. Do not unpack until

temperature: 16-29° C (60-85° F) and in dry conditions.
SOFTWARE
Dremel 3D40 comes with complimentary Dremel
Digilab 3D Slicing software for Windows and Mac


SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
Apple
®
Mac
®
OS
®
X v10.9 or later (Mavericks)
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
8.1
Microsoft
®
Windows
®
7 SP1
MINIMUM SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
CPU: 64-bit processor (32-bit not supported)
Memory: 3 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended)
Disk space: ~2 GB free disk space for installation
Display card: 1,024 MB GDDR RAM or more.
Microsoft
®
Direct3D
®
11 capable graphics card or
higher
Pointing device: Three-button mouse
5
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 3D40
1
4
9
6
12
10
2
11
5
8
7
3
1. Lid
2. 
3. 
4. Door
5. Gripping Handles
6. USB A Port
7. Leveling Knobs
8. Build Platform Clip
9. Touch Screen
10. Build Platform
11. Filament Spool Holder
12. Filament Spool
13. 
14. Stepper motor
15. Filament Guide Tube
16. 
17. Filament Guide Clip
18. 
19. 
20. Ribbon Cable
21. 
22. Leveling Sensor
23. 
24. Power Switch
25. USB B Port
26. Ethernet Port
27. Nameplate
28. Power Input
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Term 
Build Platform 
3D40 to build objects.
Build Platform
Clip
Clip located at the front of the build
platform base that is used to secure
the build platform in place.
Build Tape Adhesive tape that improves the
consistency of your objects and helps
them stick to the build plate surface.
Build Volume The three dimensional (3D) amount of
space that an object will use once it is
completed. Your Dremel 3D40 has a

that objects with a larger build volume
cannot be built unless they are
resized or broken into subobjects.
Door Your Dremel 3D40 has a door located
on the front panel. This allows for
easy access to the build platform,

This door is made with a transparent
material so you can monitor the
progress of your objects while keeping
the build environment stable.
Ethernet Port A local area wired networking
technology that allow electronic
devices to communicate.
 An assembly that uses gears to


temperature, and push the heated

 A fan used to cool the outer assembly



A plastic piece that directs air from the

assist in cooling the active build.
 An opening located at the top of the

building.
 A lever located on the side of the


 A nozzle located at the bottom of the

forced out for building.
Filament A threadlike strand of plastic material.
Filament Guide
Tube
A plastic piece that guides the

through a passage in the outer
housing of your Dremel 3D40.
Filament Jam
Sensor


properly.
Filament
Runout Sensor

pauses your printer if it runs out of

Filament Spool A cylindrical piece on which a long

and continuous use.
.G3Drem/
.G4Drem

your Dremel 3D40.
Leveling
Knobs
Knobs located under the build
platform base that are used to create

tip and the build platform.
Leveling
Sensor
A sensor that detects the height of the
build platform and assists in proper
leveling.
Lid Your Dremel 3D40 has a pivoting
lid on the top. This allows for more


Needle Nose
Pliers
Common tool used to hold small

that may be too hot to touch directly.
OBJ File 
a wide range of 3D model software.

3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3D.com.
Object
Removal Tool
A tool used to separate your objects
from the build platform.
PLA. A bioplastic derived from renewable
resources such as corn starch
Spool Holder A plastic piece located to the left of
the build platform inside your Dremel
3D40 build area that is designed to

Spool Door A removable door which locks the

Stepper Motor A brushless DC electric motor used

gears.
.STL File 
a wide range of 3D model software.

3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3D.com.
Touch Screen Full color display that is touch
activated. It allows you to monitor
your Dremel 3D40 and objects while
also providing commands directly to
your Dremel 3D40 without the use of
a computer.
USB Flash
Drive
A portable memory card used on a
wide array of devices.
WIFI A local area wireless networking
technology that allow electronic
devices to communicate.

Rails
A set of rails on either side of the


side of the build area.

Rails
A set of rails on either side of the
build area that allow a stepper motor

back of the build area.

Rails
A set of rails located at the back of
the build area that allow a stepper
motor to move the build platform up
or down.
6
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 3D40
1
4
9
6
12
10
2
11
5
8
7
3
1. Lid
2. 
3. 
4. Door
5. Gripping Handles
6. USB A Port
7. Leveling Knobs
8. Build Platform Clip
9. Touch Screen
10. Build Platform
11. Filament Spool Holder
12. Filament Spool
13. 
14. Stepper motor
15. Filament Guide Tube
16. 
17. Filament Guide Clip
18. 
19. 
20. Ribbon Cable
21. 
22. Leveling Sensor
23. 
24. Power Switch
25. USB B Port
26. Ethernet Port
27. Nameplate
28. Power Input
Leveling
Knobs
Knobs located under the build
platform base that are used to create

tip and the build platform.
Leveling
Sensor
A sensor that detects the height of the
build platform and assists in proper
leveling.
Lid Your Dremel 3D40 has a pivoting
lid on the top. This allows for more


Needle Nose
Pliers
Common tool used to hold small

that may be too hot to touch directly.
OBJ File 
a wide range of 3D model software.

3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3D.com.
Object
Removal Tool
A tool used to separate your objects
from the build platform.
PLA. A bioplastic derived from renewable
resources such as corn starch
Spool Holder A plastic piece located to the left of
the build platform inside your Dremel
3D40 build area that is designed to

Spool Door A removable door which locks the

Stepper Motor A brushless DC electric motor used

gears.
.STL File 
a wide range of 3D model software.

3D software or downloaded from
Dremel3D.com.
Touch Screen Full color display that is touch
activated. It allows you to monitor
your Dremel 3D40 and objects while
also providing commands directly to
your Dremel 3D40 without the use of
a computer.
USB Flash
Drive
A portable memory card used on a
wide array of devices.
WIFI A local area wireless networking
technology that allow electronic
devices to communicate.

Rails
A set of rails on either side of the


side of the build area.

Rails
A set of rails on either side of the
build area that allow a stepper motor

back of the build area.

Rails
A set of rails located at the back of
the build area that allow a stepper
motor to move the build platform up
or down.
7
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Dremel 3D. Our mission is to mentor you through the 3D building process and share best


build on your own ideas, build them better and make them yours.
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3D40 Quick Start Guide
WARN INGWARNING
READ ALL OPERATING/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
DREMEL 3D20 BEFORE SETUP AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Dremel 3D40
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Build Tape
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Power Cable
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Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the world of Dremel 3D. Our mission is to mentor you through the 3D building process and share best
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3D40 Quick Start Guide
WARN INGWARNING
READ ALL OPERATING/SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IN THE MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE
DREMEL 3D20 BEFORE SETUP AND USE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Dremel 3D40

Build Tape
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
Power Cable

Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
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6. Open door and remove middle insert.
7. Remove bottom insert.
Tip: Keep packaging for future transportation
and storage.
UNPACKING
1. 
2. Remove top insert.
3. Remove 3D40 and place on table.
4. Open lid and remove top insert.
5. Raise build plate by lifting from both sides.
TOUCH SCREEN
Using your Dremel 3D40 without a computer is easy with the onboard software and full colour touch screen.
Before building your model we want to familiarize you with the touch screen menu structure and options.
!
WARNING
OBSERVE ALL PROVIDED WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE
DREMEL 3D40. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
BUILD
Tap to select a 3D model and begin build
process. (See page 22 for detailed build
instructions)
BUILD MENU
Tap Printer, USB Flash Drive, or Print Queue to
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MODEL MENU
Tap to select the desired model or use arrows to

FILE DETAILS
BUILD – Tap to begin build process.
DELETE

COPY TO PRINTER 

BUILD STATUS
STOPTap to cancel the current build process.
 – Tap to pause or resume the
current build process. Pause will allow you to

CHANGE FILAMENT
during the current build process to add more

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6. Open door and remove middle insert.
7. Remove bottom insert.
Tip: Keep packaging for future transportation
and storage.
TOUCH SCREEN
Using your Dremel 3D40 without a computer is easy with the onboard software and full colour touch screen.
Before building your model we want to familiarize you with the touch screen menu structure and options.
!
WARNING
OBSERVE ALL PROVIDED WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE
DREMEL 3D40. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FIRE, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
BUILD
Tap to select a 3D model and begin build
process. (See page 22 for detailed build
instructions)
BUILD MENU
Tap Printer, USB Flash Drive, or Print Queue to

MODEL MENU
Tap to select the desired model or use arrows to
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FILE DETAILS
BUILD – Tap to begin build process.
DELETE

COPY TO PRINTER 

BUILD STATUS
STOPTap to cancel the current build process.
 – Tap to pause or resume the
current build process. Pause will allow you to

CHANGE FILAMENT
during the current build process to add more

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PRINT QUEUE MENU
BUILD
DELETE
PRINT QUEUE MODEL DETAILS
BUILD – Tap to begin build process.
DELETE
FILAMENT

change process. (See page 18 for instructions

LEVEL
Tap to begin build platform leveling process.
(See page 21 for instructions on leveling the
build platform)
TOOLS
Tap to access the following individual printer
functions and settings.
SERVICE
Tap to enter service menu to see customer
service contact information.
NETWORK
Tap to enter Network menu to connect or
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CONNECT WIFI – Tap to connect to WiFi.
DISCONNECT WIFI
SET PROXY
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PRINT QUEUE MENU
BUILD
DELETE
PRINT QUEUE MODEL DETAILS
BUILD – Tap to begin build process.
DELETE
FILAMENT

change process. (See page 18 for instructions

LEVEL
Tap to begin build platform leveling process.
(See page 21 for instructions on leveling the
build platform)
TOOLS
Tap to access the following individual printer
functions and settings.
SERVICE
Tap to enter service menu to see customer
service contact information.
NETWORK
Tap to enter Network menu to connect or

CONNECT WIFI – Tap to connect to WiFi.
DISCONNECT WIFI
SET PROXY
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CALIBRATE
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position.
JOG MODE


DISPLAYLANGUAGE
Z-AXIS
OFFSET
SOUNDS
DEMO
MODE
FACTORY
RESET
CHECK
FOR UPDATES
BACK
HOME
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE – Tap to pick alternate menu
language.
DISPLAY – Tap to customize cabinet LEDs or
main menu hotkeys.
Z-AXIS OFFSET – Used to calibrate build plate
height during assembly.
SOUNDS – Tap to turn 3D40 sounds On/Off.
DEMO MODE – Tap to turn retail demo mode
On/Off.
FACTORY RESET – Tap to remove all
information stored on 3D40 and return it to
factory defaults.
CHECK FOR UPDATES – Tap to check for

Ethernet.
PREHEAT
Tap to automatically begin preheating the

PURGE

 – Tap to stop or start preheating.
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CALIBRATE

position.
JOG MODE


DISPLAYLANGUAGE
Z-AXIS
OFFSET
SOUNDS
DEMO
MODE
FACTORY
RESET
CHECK
FOR UPDATES
BACK
HOME
SETTINGS
LANGUAGE – Tap to pick alternate menu
language.
DISPLAY – Tap to customize cabinet LEDs or
main menu hotkeys.
Z-AXIS OFFSET – Used to calibrate build plate
height during assembly.
SOUNDS – Tap to turn 3D40 sounds On/Off.
DEMO MODE – Tap to turn retail demo mode
On/Off.
FACTORY RESET – Tap to remove all
information stored on 3D40 and return it to
factory defaults.
CHECK FOR UPDATES – Tap to check for

Ethernet.
PREHEAT
Tap to automatically begin preheating the

PURGE

 – Tap to stop or start preheating.
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DREMEL 3D40 IDEA BUILDER
FIRMWARE VERSION:
USAGE COUNTER:
PRINTER STATUS:
MAC:
BACK
HOME
ABOUT

version, usage counter, printer status, and MAC
address.
TOUCH SCREEN ICONS

!
Indicates that Ethernet is connected.
!
Indicates WiFi signal strength and if connected to WiFi symbol will be blue.
!

!

!

INITIAL SETUP

will be prompted to perform an initial setup of network.
Completing this process will give you access to

1. To complete initial setup, tap “Yes” when prompted
on the initial setup screen. If you decline this setup
you can always setup network later.
2. If you choose “Yes”, 3D40 will automatically
connect to your ethernet or search for available
wireless networks.
3. Choose your wireless network using the
touchscreen. Use the arrows to scroll through the
list of available wireless networks. When your
wireless network name is highlighted, tap “Accept”.
4. Enter your wireless network password and tap
“Accept”.
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DREMEL 3D40 IDEA BUILDER
FIRMWARE VERSION:
USAGE COUNTER:
PRINTER STATUS:
MAC:
BACK
HOME
ABOUT

version, usage counter, printer status, and MAC
address.
TOUCH SCREEN ICONS
!

!
Indicates that Ethernet is connected.
!
Indicates WiFi signal strength and if connected to WiFi symbol will be blue.
!

!

!

INITIAL SETUP

will be prompted to perform an initial setup of network.
Completing this process will give you access to

1. To complete initial setup, tap “Yes” when prompted
on the initial setup screen. If you decline this setup
you can always setup network later.
2. If you choose “Yes”, 3D40 will automatically
connect to your ethernet or search for available
wireless networks.
3. Choose your wireless network using the
touchscreen. Use the arrows to scroll through the
list of available wireless networks. When your
wireless network name is highlighted, tap “Accept”.
4. Enter your wireless network password and tap
“Accept”.
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GETTING READY TO BUILD
!
WARNING
OBSERVE ALL PROVIDED
WARNINGS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE DREMEL 3D40.


!
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH THE EXTRUDER
TIP DURING OPERATION OR

Contact with the extruder tip during or after


!
WARNING
USE ONLY DREMEL FILAMENT.


damage.
!
WARNING
DO NOT PULL THE FILAMENT
OUT. 
extruder.

1. 


tip will begin to heat.
2. 

3. 

touchscreen.
4. Remove Spool door by rotating it counter clockwise



Open

Filament Filament Guide Tube
Spool Holder
FIG. 2
Guide Tube Filament Filament Guide Extruder intake
5. 
place spool on spool holder, replace spool door by
aligning locking tabs and rotating clockwise, see


6. 

7. 



8. 

NOTE: Your Dremel 3D40 was tested by building
objects before leaving the factory. These test
objects may have been made with a different
lament color than you are using. Therefore, a
small amount of lament may be remaining in the
extruder.
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2. 

3. 

touchscreen.
4. Remove Spool door by rotating it counter clockwise



Open

Filament Filament Guide Tube
Spool Holder
FIG. 2
Guide Tube Filament Filament Guide Extruder intake
5. 
place spool on spool holder, replace spool door by
aligning locking tabs and rotating clockwise, see


6. 

7. 



8. 

NOTE: Your Dremel 3D40 was tested by building
objects before leaving the factory. These test
objects may have been made with a different
lament color than you are using. Therefore, a
small amount of lament may be remaining in the
extruder.
9. 

process, return to main menu, and calibrate



pliers.
!
WARNING
USE EXTRA CARE NOT TO
DAMAGE THE EXTRUDER TIP
WHEN CLEARING DEBRIS. DREMEL 3D40 WILL NOT
WORK PROPERLY WITH A DAMAGED EXTRUDER TIP
AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT.
10. Close 3D40 lid and door.
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PREPARING BUILD PLATFORM
!
WARNING
DO NOT DROP THE BUILD
PLATFORM. TEMPERED GLASS
PLATE MAY BREAK AND RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY.
!
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE TEMPERED
GLASS PLATE FROM PLASTIC
HOLDER. CONTACT WITH TEMPERED GLASS PLATE
EDGE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
!
WARNING
BEFORE EVERY BUILD MAKE
SURE THAT THE BUILD
PLATFORM IS COVERED WITH DREMEL SPECIFIED
BUILD TAPE. USE OF IMPROPER BUILD TAPE MAY
RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE AND POOR
OBJECT BUILD QUALITY.
1. If build platform is installed, remove by pinching the
clip located at the front of the build platform and

2. Remove adhesive liner from Build Tape and place
Build Tape over Build Platform. For best results,

and smooth outward to remove any air bubbles,

3. Install the build platform using the build platform
clips.
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
PRESS
LIFT
Build Platform
Build Tape
LEVELING BUILD PLATFORM
!
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH THE EXTRUDER
TIP DURING DREMEL 3D40
OPERATION OR UNTIL IT HAS COOLED DOWN TO

DURING OR AFTER OPERATION BEFORE TIP HAS
COOLED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
It is important you level the build platform every time
you replace the build tape or reinstall the build platform
to ensure that the build platform is evenly spaced

bubbles from between the build platform and the build
tape. Not leveling the build platform or eliminating air
bubbles may cause objects to not build properly.
1. Make sure you have placed Build Tape on Build
Platform and no objects are present. Applying Build
Tape after leveling may effect the consistency of
your object.
2. Tap “Level” on 3D40’s touchscreen.
3. 

check level at the back center of the build platform.
The two knobs under the build platform are used
to raise and lower the build platform on the left and

the bed is level, no additional tools are necessary.
4. The touchscreen will indicate if your build platform
is too high or too low. If the build platform is too
high, adjust the appropriate knob by rotating
right until you hear a “beep” and the touchscreen
indicates that it is ready to verify that the bed is
level.
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Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder Original Instructions Manual

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Original Instructions Manual