¶ Foreword
When using the H2D printer's pen module, we strongly recommend choosing official pens to ensure the best painting effect. If you need to use a third-party pen, please know the machine's limitations on pen specifications and types. This article will provide a detailed explanation of the requirements and restrictions of third-party pen types, helping you select and use the pens correctly.
¶ Pen type suggestions
| Recommended | Not recommended |
|---|---|
| The pen that writes without the need for pressing to dispense ink | Pens that require pressing to dispense ink, such as acrylic pens, may cause the following issues:1. Printer software may not accurately recognize whether the currently used pen needs to be pressed to dispense ink;2. Printer sensors may have difficulty determining how long a press can draw and how much force needs to be applied;3. Each press of the pen will result in ink residue on the paper, which may affect the painting effect. |
| The pen with a stiff tip | Using a pen with a softer tip, such as a brush, may cause the following issues: |
| The pen tip has a regular shape and can be used to draw vertically | Using a pen tip with a special shape or requiring a specific writing angle, such as a fountain pen, may cause the following issues:Due to the vertical downward design of the pen fixture, it is not compatible with some pens that require specific writing angles. |
¶ Pen diameter range
If you use the official pen fixture provided, the pen diameter range that can be clamped is 10.5mm-12.5mm.
There are also fixture models available for printing on Makerworld. It is available in two sizes. They can clamp the pen in the diameter range of 9mm-10.5mm and 12.5mm-14mm.
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¶ Suggested shape for the pen
It is recommended that you choose a cylindrical pen holder, as non-circular pen holders may not be supported. The diameter of the pen holder should be as uniform as possible. Pen holder shapes similar to those shown in the following image may not be supported.
