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1. xs Sram f C Strong y axis e Accuracy The accuracy of your part depends on how clean the printer is your printer powder set tings and the materials you choose for post processing You can also employ features like Aniso tropic Scaling to adjust for expected shrinkage and bring your parts into true scale More information on Anisotropic Scaling can be found in the ZPrint Software Manual 2 2 Overview To Part Orientation Parts that lie in the X Y plane will be stronger than those aligned on the Z Axis If a part has a particularly delicate feature especially one shaped like a thin rod align that feature in the X Y plane for the greatest strength If a part has particularly delicate features that are supported only by unprinted powder build a Fixture for the part to reduce the chances of breaking the feature during powder removal See Section 2 9 for instructions on how to create a Fixture www 3dpuser com 12 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Do not tightly pack multiple parts into the Build Bed If multiple parts are tightly packed it may be difficult to lift them out of the Build Bed with proper support If a delicate part is being built with other more solid parts add a Fixture to the delicate part to protect it during powder removal 2 2 1 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area Place the hollow side of a part facing down in the Build Bed to allow powder to e
2. 1 Take a paper towel and squirt a little distilled water on it 2 Open the top cover and pull the gantry forward until it is positioned over the front overflow vent 3 Slide the carriage over to the right side of the gantry 4 Reach under the carriage unit and thoroughly wipe the Alignment Sensor Window with the paper towel www 3dpuser com 47 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 7 Clean the Fast Axis Bumpers The Fast Axis measures the distance between these two bumpers when re zeroing If the distance is too long or short a 2400 1 error will occur The bumpers may be perceived by the printer as missing due to grease buildup or damaged The photos below show the location of each Fast Axis bumper If you are facing the printer the left Fast Axis bumper is above the top rail as in the picture on the right below The right hand Fast Axis bumper is below the top rail as in the picture on the left below k This is the right side bumper This is the left side bumper If you get a 2400 1 error visually check the bumpers for residue buildup Take a paper towel and thor oughly clean off any residue on both bumpers 6 8 Bleed Air IMPORTANT NOTE The only time you need to bleed air from the binder lines is if you get a 1006 0 Error at the printer or in ZPrint Contact your Service representative before you bleed air from the binder lines 1 Open the small cover on to
3. e Label disposal materials and dispose of according to the label instructions e Wear a dust mask when sanding finished parts e Z Bond reacts with water and ambient moisture Once a bottle has been opened it is recom mended that the product be used within 30 days Avoid all contact with water and avoid use under high humidity conditions If Z Bond is exposed to excessive humidity it will thicken up and become improper for infiltration e Store Z Bond in a cool dry area www 3dpuser com 33 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Post Processing General Application Notes e Part should be fully dried before applying Z Bond Z Bond reacts with water and produces heat If the part is not dried it will heat up and produce gas that may be an irritant to the mucous mem branes e Material can be dipped or drizzled e Material will penetrate the part shell up to 0 12 3 mm e Do not over apply the material as it may pool on the part during the curing cycle which may cause the part texture to change Wipe excess liquid off of the part with paper towels Curing Information e The part should be placed on a non stick material wax paper Teflon etc to prevent it from adhering to the surface it is sitting on while curing e Do not handle parts during curing Let the part dry at least 30 minutes before handling e Parts will attain full strength in two minutes e When dipping parts ensure the containe
4. Lubrication 42 Feeder Add Powder 41 Feeder Definition 5 Fine Powder Removal 27 Fine Powder Removal Chamber Definition 5 Fixture Create For A Part Portion 21 Fixture Create For Entire Part 20 Fixture Holes Between Walls 21 Fixture Make Bumper 21 Fixtures 20 Fixtures Collision Detection And Check Build Lay ers 22 G Gantry Definition 5 Glovebox Definition 5 H Heater Vent Definition 5 Hole Between Walls Fixtures 21 How 3D Printing Works 3 Important Terms 4 Infiltration Definition 5 All Rights Reserved ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Information 10 Installation ZPrint ZEdit 14 J Justify Toolbar Shortcut 19 L Layer Thickness 2 LCD Menu 9 LCD Panel Description 9 LCD Definition 5 Lubrication Fast Axis Bearing 42 Lubrication Piston Screw 45 Lubrication Slow Axis Bearing 44 M Main Window ZPrint 15 Maintenance Dialog ZPrint 42 Maintenance Printer 42 Make Bumper Fixtures 21 Make Fixture General Preferences 21 Materials 2 Mirror Toolbar Shortcut 19 Monochrome Print option 25 N Network Connectivity 1 New Features 1 New Powder Type 18 Noise Levels 2 O Open A Part 14 Open Or Hollow Area Of Part 13 Operating Environment 2 Options Printer Status Dialog 25 Orientation Part 12 Overhangs Parts With 13 P Paraplast X TRA Wax Safety and Application 36 Parking Caps Clean 30 Parking Caps Definition 5 Part A
5. Manually move the carriage back and forth several times across the rails to evenly distribute the grease Wipe away any excess grease you see coming out of the relief hole on the bumpers and on the rails with a paper towel RELIEF HOLE Best Practices e Take a cotton swab and clean off any residue on the two bumpers located at either end of the rails e Clean the teeth of the pulley assemblies located at both ends of the pulley belt with the Pick Tool that is included in your Accessories Kit 7 Reset the Maintenance Counter in ZPrint www 3dpuser com 43 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 2 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication Frequency When prompted in ZPrint 1 Locate the round plastic cover on the Deck to the left of the Build Bed and close to the Service Sta tion 2 Take a flat head screwdriver or a Pick Tool and pop the cover off to expose the bearing through the opening Be careful not to scratch the deck surface An alternative method is to reach your fingers under the left side of the deck and pop the cover off 3 Pull the Gantry forward until you see the Slow Axis bearing in the center of the opening Fast Axis SLOW Axis BEARING CARRIAGE SIDE COVER 4 Assemble the grease gun that is part of your Accessories Kit according to the instructions 5 Place the tip of the grease gun over the bearing www 3dpuser com 44 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 4
6. systems and ZShop where you can order online the consumables you need 5 Additional Operations Covers how to add powder to the printer feeder raise the build bed plat form add binder and change a print head 6 Printer Maintenance Details the periodic maintenance required for keeping your printer running smoothly and problem free Includes steps for lubricating the Fast Axis bearing the Slow Axis bearing and the Piston Screw changing the Binder Waste Tray cleaning the Alignment Sensor Window checking the Cleaning Fluid and printer storage preparations 7 Troubleshooting References the online Help Troubleshooting Guide for common errors 10 2 07 All Rights Reserved ZPr inter 450 Har dwar e Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ZPrinter 450 Overview ennnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennnnnnnunnnnennnennnennnure 1 bi NFR Hr 1 ve SEN Seong arse gennse sete es E crass sujaee EEEE Oaa 1 1 3 Recommended Computer System Requirements ccccccseeeeeeeeeees 2 1 4 How 3D Printing WoOorks rranrnnarnnnnnnanenanernrnnarnranrnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsnnnn 3 1 5 3D Printing Process Diagram arrnanrnanrnnnrnnnrnnanrvanrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnn 4 26 MOS 4 1 7 ZPrinter 450 ComponentsS arrrarnnanevanrnanrnnnrnrnnnranrnnnrnnnnnnarnnannnnnnnnsennnnnnn 6 1 8 ZPrinter 450 Rear View Diagram rrarrnnnrnnnrnnnnrnanrnnnrnnannnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7 1 9 Electronics Box Etherne
7. Build Bed with powder e spread a layer to ensure the Build Bed surface is smooth e service the print heads e run an auto alignment if a print head was replaced or removed for cleaning after the previous build If there are not enough materials to complete the job or the printer is not properly prepared a mes Sage appears similar to the example on the right above When any one of these messages appears the Print button is disabled The remainder of this chapter describes how to clear a message in the Printer Status dialog and start the build ZPrint allows you to continue and print if e The printer build temperature is still warming up e A Head Alignment will be performed The Head Alignment runs before the part begins to print www 3dpuser com 37 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5 1 Change Print Head s ZPrint checks the status of the print heads before every build If a print head needs to be changed ZPrint displays CHANGE PRINT HEAD in the Printer Status dialog You will not be able to start the build unless you have changed the appropriate printhead e Do not change the print heads unless prompted to in the Printer Status dialog e When the HP11 black print head is changed the printer runs an automatic purge cycle to clear the print head of its ink and prepare it for binder e When either print head is replaced or removed from its slot for cleaning the printer will run
8. Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview To order consumables materials visit ZShop at www 3dpuser com If you are an international customer you can order consumables directly from your local service provider or reseller www 3dpuser com 11 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 Setup And Print The Build 2 1 Overview To Printing Speed Part Strength And Part Accuracy There are three important characteristics to 3D printing that will help you print the best parts for your intended purposes Keeping these concepts in mind you have the basis for becoming an expert 3D printer operator e Part Placement Printing Speed The ZPrint Software automatically positions parts in the Build Bed for maximum build speed by placing parts with the smallest dimension in the Z Axis e Strength The ultimate strength of an uninfiltrated part will be somewhat affected by its orientation within the Build Bed The part will be strongest along the X Axis and Y Axis and less strong along the Z Axis This is because the cross sections are printed in continuous strips along the Y or the fast axis the print heads direction of travel in bands across the X or the slow axis the gantry direction of travel and in laminated layers along the Z Axis Once a part is infiltrated it uniformly takes on the strength characteristics of the infiltrating product gis Less Mirong
9. Routine Cleaning 3 Routine Cleaning This chapter describes the routine cleaning the printer operator performs after every build to prepare the printer for the next build and to keep the printer running smoothly and problem free These four tasks take only a few minutes to perform but go a long ways in preventive maintenance by minimizing residue buildup on the print heads and the printer components 3 1 Vacuum Excess Powder After every build vacuum loose powder in the Build Chamber including the Build Bed Deck and Gantry To vacuum 1 Select Vacuum on the LCD panel 2 Open the printer top cover and remove the vacuum hose from its stand 3 Vacuum any excess powder in the Build Bed around the Deck and on top of the Gantry Pull the Gantry forward and check for powder towards the back of the Build Chamber as well e You can leave powder in the Feeder the area behind the Build Bed where powder is spread to the Build Bed but the powder remaining in the Build Bed after a print job should be vacu umed e The vacuum will stop automatically after a couple of minutes or you can push the Control Knob once to shut off the vacuum Top of I Gantry TE Top of Gantry GE 4 When you are finished return the hose to its stand www 3dpuser com 29 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3 2 Empty The Debris Filter After vacuuming empty the Debris Filter The Debris Filter catches any large
10. Service Station Diagram 8 Service Station Clean 31 Service Station Definition 6 Settings Check Build 23 Settings Powder 17 All Rights Reserved ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print 12 Slice View 22 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication 44 Specifications 1 Speed Build 2 Speed Printing 12 Start Time Delay 25 Storage Preparation Printer 50 Strength Part 12 T Terms 4 Toolbar Shortcuts Transform 18 Transform Menu Undo Command 20 Transform Part 18 Translate Toolbar Shortcut 18 Troubleshooting 51 U Undo Description 20 Using Z Bond Cyanoacrylate 33 V Vacuum Powder 29 Volume Build 2 W Wash Fluid Level Check 47 Waste System 2 Waste Tray Changing 46 Waste Tray Definition 4 Weight Printer 1 Workstation Compatibility 1 Z Z450 Front View 6 Z Bond Safety and Application 33 Z Max Safety and Application 34 ZPrint Main Window 15 ZPrint Maintenance Dialog 42 ZPrint Transform Part 18 ZPrint ZEdit Installation 14 ZPrinter 450 Overview 1 ZPrinter 450 Components 6 www 3dpuser com lil All Rights Reserved
11. a file on your computer Click the Open but ton or double click on a file to open it in ZPrint www 3dpuser com 14 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build in G DemoPars e E et Fr add Color for 450 Calculator zpr Build Nov 06 9 Carborator_Briggs Stratton_ Candidates 9 Gircuitboard zbd marketing giant engine zpr Model 450 hammer ZBD Next time Impeller zpr Picture Frame E Larum Ipsum ZPrinter 450 zpr Sales Kit Q LCD display ZBD Texture Map Parts LG Phone zpr la 3 engines build ZBD Manufacturing Carrier zpr 9 6 model engines ZBD 450 signature part zpr nefertiti_hollow zec 9 Angel zbd NOKIA 3300 zpr 9 Bike Rim zbd NOKIA zpr Brushhead zpr one cylinder engine zpr lt TF EZ Print 3 If the Choose Units dialog opens choose the display units that correspond to the part dimen sions and then click Next The file is opened in a new ZPrint window using the units specified in this dialog 4 Ifyou would like to add additional files to the build select File gt Import and select more files By default ZPrint will position each file in the Build Bed for the fastest print time e If you do not want ZPrint to position your part s for printing speed uncheck the Orient imported parts for the fastest times option on the Settings gt General Preferences gt Import Export tab 2 5 ZPrint Main Window See the ZPrint Software Manual
12. slot 9 Close the carriage cover by pressing down until you hear the cover click shut www 3dpuser com 39 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 10 Close the printer top cover and then press Continue gt Exit on the LCD e The gantry reparks and the printer goes Online The printer will run an auto alignment pattern before starting the next print job to properly align the print heads 5 2 Add Or Change Binder ZPrint evaluates the geometry of a part and determines if there is enough binder to complete the job If not ZPrint displays ADD BINDER in the Printer Status dialog You cannot start the build until you add binder to the printer If the printer reservoir is empty it will take two 2 Binder Cartridges to fill the reservoir lf you need to change the binder you can by simply inserting a new Binder Cartridge There is no need to run out the current binder and the reservoir does not need to be empty before adding a different binder For example to change from zb59 to zb60 insert the zb60 cartridge in place of the zb59 cartridge and con tinue printing as usual To add or change Binder 1 Pull the empty binder cartridge out of its housing on the printer and dispose of the cartridge according to the label instructions 2 Geta new binder cartridge and check the cartridge label for the correct orientation 3 Insert the new cartridge into its housing Ensure the cartridge is
13. 50 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 Squeeze the trigger until you feel the tension change and then STOP Do not over grease 7 Replace the plastic cover 8 Reset the Maintenance Counter in ZPrint 6 3 Piston Screw Lubrication Frequency When prompted to in ZPrint 1 Remove the back bottom cover panel of the printer 2 Lower the Build Bed platform as far as you can Build Chamber gt Lower Platform to expose the entire length of the piston screw Remember to hold the Control Knob down to lower the platform 3 Assemble the grease gun that is part of your Accessories Kit 4 From behind the printer squeeze the trigger twice at the top of the Piston Screw under the Build Bed and then squeeze the trigger once at the middle of the Piston Screw 5 Spread the grease up and down the Piston Screw to evenly distribute it over the entire length of the screw www 3dpuser com 45 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 Raise the Build Bed up and down a couple of times Build Chamber gt Raise Platform and Build Chamber gt Lower Platform to finish lubricating the screw Don t forget to hold down the Control Knob to raise or lower the platform 7 Wipe off any grease that may collect at the bottom of the screw with a paper towel 8 Replace the back bottom cover panel 9 Reset the Maintenance Counter in ZPrint 6 4 Change The Waste Tray Frequency When prompte
14. 7 2 1 Create A New Powder Type rrnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnn 18 2 8 Transform The Part in ZPrint rraxrronornnrrnnrnnnrrnnrrnnnennnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnanennnnnnnene 18 2O FNS ee eee eee ee ee 20 2 9 1 Create a Fixture for an entire part rrranannannrannrnnnvnnnnranrnanrnnnennnnnn 20 2 9 2 Create a Fixture for a portion Of a part rrarrrnrrnnnrnrarrranrrnnrvnnnnnnnn 21 2 10 Check the Build Layers for Errors or a Collision rrrnrrnnrernrrnarennnrnnnnn 22 2 11 Check The Build Settings cc cccccccceecceeeeaeeeceeeseeeseneceueseeeseeeeseeenes 23 2 12 Prepare the Build Area rnnnnnnnrnanrranrnnnrnnarnnannnnnnnnnrnnnrnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnenn 23 2712 Poe Bird 24 258 Dry The PA sjekke 26 2 15 Automatic Powder Removal rrrannnnnnrnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennsnnnn 26 2 16 Fine Powder Removal rarrnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnanennnennnnnnnnen 27 Wi TEN 28 www 3dpuser com i All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 3 Routine Cleaning aspera sts erect erecta cecnet Ge 29 3 1 Vacuum Excess POWGET cccccsscccsecesceceeeceeeceueceueecueesaeeeeeeeseeesaeesenees 29 3 2 Empty The Debris Filter rrrnrrnnrrnnnrnnnrnnnnrnnnvnnnvnnnrnnnrnnnnnnannnanennnrnnnnnnnne 30 3 3 Clean The Parking CapsS rrannnnnonnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnennnrnnnennarnnannnnnnnnnennnennsennssnne 30 3 4 Clean The Service Station cccccccccccseccssec
15. A Wax Paraplast X TRA Wax is a low viscosity general purpose wax product formulated to melt at very low tem peratures 122 F or 50 C and strengthen parts This product cures rapidly and enhances the vibrancy of color parts It is economical easy to handle and simple to store Please see the Paraplast X TRA Wax User Guide at www 3dpuser com for additional information Safety Precautions e Liquid wax is hot and will cause burns if spilled onto skin Follow all manufacturer recommended safety precautions for your dip tank prior to use e Wear gloves when handling hot parts General Application Notes e Parts should be dried in an oven at 100 F 38 C prior to infiltrating with wax for deeper wax pen etration e If the part is bulky you may preheat it at 150 F 66 C for up to 30 minutes e Soak part in liquid wax tank follow all tank manufacturer s instructions e Remove infiltrated part from dip tank e Place part in an oven at 150 F 66 C until the wax has penetrated or melted off your part usu ally around 15 minutes e Be aware that these are simple guidelines Your specific applications may require additional steps Curing Information e Allow your parts to cool after removal from the oven until the part is no longer warm to the touch www 3dpuser com 36 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5 Additional Operations When you start a print job ZPrint chec
16. DECK LCD PANEL CONTROL KNOB MENU DISPLAY 1 8 ZPrinter 450 Rear View Diagram BACK BOTTOM COVER PANEL POWER SWITCH POWER CORD CONNECTION ZPrinter 450 Rear View www 3dpuser com T All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview 1 9 Electronics Box Ethernet Connector 1 10 Service Station WIPER LEVER WICK DRAIN HOLE HIDDEN COVER WASH FLUID TANK 1 11 Parking Caps www 3dpuser com 8 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview 1 12 Carriage Print Heads and Pogo Pins Carriage Open With Print Heads With Print Heads Removed 1 13 LCD Menu And Control Knob LCD Panel LCD Menu and Control Knob Control Knob Operations Push the Control Knob once to e Bring up the LCD menu e Select a menu item e Open a submenu e Start Cancel Stop a menu function Turn the Control Knob left or right to e Highlight a menu item e Increase or decrease the air pressure to the Air Wand during Fine Powder Removal 1 14 LCD Menu Overview Main Menu Printheads Submenu Build Chamber Submenu Vacuum Main Menu gt Main Menu gt Depowder Change Printheads Raise Platform Prep Build Chamber Align Printheads Lower Platform Status Report Purge HP11 Printhead Spread Layer Printheads gt Fill Bed Build Chamber gt Empty Build Chamber Go Online www 3dpuser com 9 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter
17. Ser vice Station e Check that the platform is raised to the top of the Build Bed Select Prep Build Chamber gt Continue on the LCD menu to raise the platform to its proper position 2 13 Print the Build 1 Select File gt 3D Print or click on the Toolbar to display the Printer Status dialog NOTE ZPrint checks the printer readiness and calculates the materials needed to complete the build The results are reported in the Printer Status dialog for you to check before starting the build e The dialog shows OK for each item and the Print button is enabled when the printer is ready e If you see a message and the Print button is not available for selection see Chapter 5 Addi tional Operations for instructions on how to clear a message Printer Status m Print Heads Mono HP11 Color HP57 Head Alignment oe a r Powder Feeder Build Piston Details General Build Temperature WARMING UP Cover OK Details j m Print Job Options Printer Status Print in Monochrome ONLINE I Preheat Build ONLINE WARMING UP l Delay Start Time Empty Build Piston Vv after Printing www 3dpuser com 24 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 Choose your options for the build in the Print Job Options section of the Printer Status dialog e Print in Monochrome Prints a color part in monochrome no color Printing in monoc
18. The Build Default Printer Settings Port Type Network PortName ZPrinter Printer Type z450 Select Printer Save As Default 2 7 Check The Default Powder Settings 1 Select Settings gt Powder Settings to display the Powder Settings dialog Powder Settings Printer Type Powder Type Bare Fiai Lave Th kr i 0 004 in 5 shut son Garaion Lewe Brgat yana Plate 100 oman Cume 100 0 135656 Bleed Compensabion Arbit Scakng m x one Y C0076 r E DOM m 2 Select the printer and the powder type from the left side panel to view the settings for that combi nation e ZPrint defaults to the recommended powder settings for the Layer Thickness Saturation Levels Binder Volume Ratio Bleed Compensation Anisotropic Scaling and Fixture Clearance Important Most of the powder settings cannot be changed but you can override the settings for the Layer Thickness Bleed Compensation Anisotropic Scaling and the Fixture Clearance for the current build only We do not recommend changing these but should you need to www 3dpuser com 17 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build e Select File gt 3D Print Setup to disable the Bleed Compensation or to change the Layer Thickness e Select Transform gt Anisotropic Scaling to change the values for Anisotropic Scaling e Select Edit gt Make Fixture to change the Fixture Cle
19. UILD in the Printer Status dialog go to the printer and select Prep Build Chamber to raise the plat form to its proper position 5 5 Cover The printer cannot start a print job when the top cover is open If the top cover is open go to the printer and close it Do not open the cover while the machine is printing www 3dpuser com 41 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 Printer Maintenance This chapter details how to perform occasional maintenance on your printer and how to prepare your printer for storage if you will not be running it for 4 months or longer Most of these procedures are only performed when you are prompted to in the ZPrint Maintenance dialog Others should be performed at the recommended frequency detailed with each procedure below e Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication e Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication e Piston Screw Lubrication e Change The Waste Tray e Check The Wash Fluid Level e Clean The Alignment Sensor Window e Clean the Fast Axis Bumpers e Bleed Air e Printer Storage Preparation The Maintenance dialog found on the ZPrint Service menu keeps a record of when the Fast Axis bear ing the Slow Axis bearing and the Piston Screw require lubrication ZPrint will prompt you when lubrica tion of any of these components is required Only lubricate these components when you are prompted to in ZPrint Maintenance Service tem Change Waste Tray Lube Fast Aus Beari
20. ZPr inter 450 Har dwar e Manual Part Number 09570 Version 1 1 Z CORPORATION 10 2 07 All Rights Reserved Use Of Equipment Z Corporation s Equipment and use of the Equipment may be subject to limitations imposed under pat ents licensed to or owned by Z Corp and is to be used solely for the fabrication of appearance models and prototypes using new Z Corporation supplied consumables from Z Corporation or its authorized dis tributors in the original packaging Other uses may be restricted contact Z Corporation for further informa tion Consult the User s Manual before operation of any Z Corporation Equipment The Equipment may be covered by the following U S Patents and or U S Patent Applications 5 204 055 5 340 656 5 387 380 6 007 318 6 375 874 5 902 441 60 558 940 08 771 009 60 612 068 60 789 758 10 999 847 11 000100 60 741 573 60 808 721 09 706 350 09 835 292 11 453 695 60 472 221 10 848 831 6 416 850 6 610 429 6 403 002 6 989 115 7 037 382 7 087 109 11 335 282 10 817 159 10 650 086 The Equipment is designed to be used by design engineers and other professionals in the production of early stage 3D appearance models and prototypes The Equipment is not to be used to produce either directly or indirectly medical or other products that may require precise dimensions or tolerances to ensure the safe and effective operation of such products You agree to indemnify defend and hold Z Corporation and its officers director
21. arance amount This value is the small est amount of space between the Fixture and the part without actually touching 2 7 1 Create A New Powder Type You can create a new powder type and enter new data in the fields that are activated in the Powder Set tings dialog The new settings must be saved under a unique powder name and will be added to the left side panel after saving See the ZPrint Software Manual for complete instructions on how to create a new powder type 2 8 Transform The Part in ZPrint The ZPrint Transform menu has several options for transforming parts Following is a brief overview to help familiarize you with some of these options For a complete description of the Transform menu please refer to the ZPrint Software Manual Transform Translate Rotate Rotate Group Rotate In Actve View Scale Scale Group Mirror ran Mirror Group Justify Justify Group Anisotropic Scaling Undo ZPrint Transform Menu Positions the selected part by the amount specified for the X Y and Z coordinates The default values of MANS la tein Sonen 0 0 0 represent the lower left corner of the Build Bed www 3dpuser com 18 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Rotate Rotate Group Rotates the selected part in pr the specified plane view Rotate Toolbar Shortcut Select your part left click on the part in ZPrint and select Trans
22. c or manual powder removal Alignment Sensor Window Located on the underside of the Carriage unit Wipe powder off of the Align ment Sensor Window every time you replace a print head or whenever you remove a print head to clean the contacts Binder Solution that is dispensed through the HP11 print head and applied to the powder The binder sat uration value will vary depending on the part geometry The ZPrint software uses a default core and shell saturation value that is suitable for most part geometries Build Bed The 8 x 10 x 8 area in front of the Feeder where the part is printed The platform of the Build Bed can be raised or lowered using the appropriate command on the printer LCD menu Before each build the printer fills the Build Bed with powder and then spreads a layer of powder to ensure the surface of the Build Bed is completely smooth Build Chamber The left interior side of the printer that houses the Build Bed Service Station Parking Caps the Debris Filter the Carriage the Gantry assembly the Vacuum Hose the Heater Vent and the Feeder Carriage Assembly that houses the Print Heads Pogo Pin Connectors and the Alignment Sensor Win dow Consumables Powder Binder Infiltrant products that are available in a variety of systems for all of your color or monochrome modeling needs All consumables have been developed for the fastest printing speeds and lowest materials costs www 3dpuser com 4 All Ri
23. ccuracy Overview 12 Part Orientation 12 Part Strength Overview 12 Part Dry 26 Part Open in ZPrint 14 Part Transform 18 Parts With Overhangs 13 Parts Cylindrical 14 Piston Screw Lubrication 45 www 3dpuser com Platform Definition 5 Pogo Pins Definition 5 Post Processing 33 Powder Removal Automatic 26 Powder Removal Fine 27 Powder Screen Definition 5 Powder Settings Defaults 17 Powder Type Create New 18 Powder Add To Feeder 41 Powder Definition 5 Power Requirements 2 Preheat Build 25 Prep Build Chamber 41 Prepare Build Area 23 Print Head Contacts Definition 5 Print Head s Change 38 Print Head Definition 5 Print Heads 2 Print Job Options 25 Print The Build 24 Printer Maintenance 42 Printer Settings Default 16 Printer Status Dialog Add Powder Message 41 Printer Status Dialog Change Print Head Message 38 Printer Status Dialog Close Cover Message 41 Printer Status Dialog Messages 37 Printer Status Dialog Raise Build 41 Printer Status Dialog 24 Printer Storage 50 Printing Dialog 25 Printing Speed Overview 12 Printing The Build 24 Purge Definition 5 R Raise Build Printer Status Dialog 41 Rear View Diagram 7 Requirements Computer 2 Requirements Power 2 Requirements Workstation 2 Resolution Printer 2 Rotate Toolbar Shortcut 19 Routine Cleaning 29 S Scale Toolbar Shortcut 19 Select Printer 23
24. chnology s patented 3DP Technol ogy 3D Printing The 3D Printing process requires e A 3D Printer e Importing a solid 3D modeling file into the ZPrint Software e Setting up your files to print in the ZPrint ZEdit Software e Printing powder removal and drying the part e Optional Applying post processing materials to the printed part To start the ZPrint Software takes a three dimensional design file ZPrint is compatible with most 3D mod eling software files and converts it into cross sections or layers that are between 0 0035 0 004 0 089 0 102 mm thick Before printing ZPrint evaluates the part geometry and checks if there are enough materials in the printer to print the number of layers required to build the part If there are the printer then prints each layer one after the other from the bottom of the part to the top If not ZPrint will prompt you to add powder to add binder or to change a print head before it will start the print job During printing binder is first applied with a higher saturation to the edges of the part creating a strong shell for the part exterior Next an infrastructure that works like strong scaffolding is created for the part walls which are also built with a higher saturation of binder for added strength The remaining interior areas are printed with a lower binder saturation which gives the part its stability High Saturation Interior Infrastructure Low Saturation Interior Bulk C
25. ct results from an overhang being supported with only unprinted powder For example if a part is a hollow round cylinder such as a scope the weight of the powder above the cylinder will cause it to squash to something less than round if there is no support underneath 2 9 1 Create a Fixture for an entire part 1 Select the part in ZPrint www 3dpuser com 20 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 Select Edit gt Make Fixture ZPrint orients the part in the 3D View for building the Fixture NOTE The settings in the Make Fixture dialog are the General Preference settings that are pre set in the software and the recommended settings for the printer See the ZPrint Software Man ual for a description of the Make Fixture dialog should you need to change any of these settings 3 There are two features you may choose to enable for a Fixture e Make Bumper To add a bumper to a fixture check the Make Bumper checkbox A bumper will be generated on the Fixture base e Holes between walls Powder may get trapped between the Fixture and the part You can generate a Fixture with holes at the grid intersections to allow powder to escape during auto matic powder removal A zero 0 in this field means no holes are generated on the Fixture The higher the percentage the larger the holes will be on the Fixture 4 Click OK The Fixture is generated 5 Select View gt Collision Dete
26. ction to ensure the Fixture is not touching the part If the Fixture is touching the part do the following e Select the fixture and press Delete on your keyboard e Open the Make Fixture dialog and increase the Accuracy Coefficient value by 1 one e Click OK to regenerate the Fixture e Run Collision Detection again 2 9 2 Create a Fixture for a portion of a part 1 Select the part in ZPrint ZPrint orients the part in the 3D View for building the Fixture 2 Select Edit gt Make Fixture 3 Inthe 3D View point the mouse on the wire frame in the top left corner press Shift and the left mouse button Drag the box to an area of the part that you want to support www 3dpuser com 21 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Fafo lu Blo suge jag ajeeeje el Herter 02 tg rem Gui DEE Wall Thickness 012 in Base GridThickness 025 in Holes between walls 0 r Walls Grid Step N walls x 05 in l 0 en HH imm FT v I Make Bumper Accuracy Coefficient 2 Save as Defaut Use Default Reset Factory Settings Pod e e To Resize Point on the box press the left mouse button and drag the mouse to resize the box e To Rotate Point on the box press Ctrl and the left mouse button Drag the mouse to rotate the box 4 When you have positioned the box click OK in the Make Fixture dialog The Fixture is generated for the specified area Ji MS 2 10 Check
27. ctly below the Debris Filter The Heater Vent supplies heat to the Build Chamber during the warm up cycle and during the drying cycle Infiltration Process of applying various post processing products resins wax epoxy etc to fully depowdered parts to give them specific properties such as strength durability and color vibrancy LCD Liquid Crystal Display Parking Caps Printer component that prevents the print heads from drying out between print jobs It is important to clean the Parking Caps after every build Platform The bottom metal plate of the Build Bed The platform contains numerous small holes that allow excess powder to escape through the bottom of the Build Bed during initial automatic or manual powder removal The platform can be raised or lowered by selecting the appropriate command on the printer LCD menu Pogo Pins Gold contact pins for the print head contacts Clean the Pogo Pins with an alcohol swab whenever a print head is removed cleaned or replaced Powder Very fine particles that are not bound together Powder is spread layer by layer and saturated with binder to create a solid object Powder Screen Located behind the Debris Filter the round powder screen prevents any large pieces of debris from entering the Feeder Print Head There are two for the ZPrinter 450 One HP57 for color inks CMY and one HP11 for clear binder When a new HP11 print head is installed the printer runs an automa
28. d to in ZPrint Your Dealer or Service Provider will change the Waste Tray as part of your annual maintenance contract If you do not have a Service Contract or you are prompted before the annual maintenance follow these instructions 1 Remove the back bottom cover panel of the printer 2 Pull the Waste Tray out of its holder 3 Remove the Waste Tray and dispose of according to the packaging instructions 4 Replace with a new Waste Tray 5 Slide the Tray back into place Push the Tray in until it goes no further 6 Replace the back bottom cover panel 7 Reset the Maintenance Counter in ZPrint www 3dpuser com 46 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 5 Check the Wash Fluid Level Frequency When prompted to in ZPrint Keep in mind that the cleaning fluid is very long lasting and a lit tle fluid lasts a long time 1 Open the top cover and then open the Service Station cover 2 Remove the red cap and check the wash fluid level The tank should be half full e Ifthe tank is less than half full add wash fluid zc10 Do not fill to the top You need to leave room to reinsert the red cap 3 Reinsert the red cap and close the Service Station cover 4 Reset the Maintenance Counter in ZPrint 6 6 Clean The Alignment Sensor Window Frequency Clean the Alignment Sensor Window every time you change a print head or remove a print head to clean the contacts and pogo pins
29. de of the chamber and the backside of the top cover to remove any excess powder 7 Turn the air compressor off by pushing the Control Knob once and return the Air Wand to its clip www 3dpuser com 27 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 8 Open the printer top cover and move the part to your post processing station or leave it in the chamber to continue drying and strengthening 2 17 The Next Step Best Practices in 3D Printing requires cleaning the printer after each build Doing this will keep your printer in optimal running condition and greatly minimize errors that can result from powder build up particularly on the print heads and the moving parts of the printer A good time to do these few simple tasks is after the fine powder removal session while the part continues to dry and before post processing Cleaning and preparing the printer for the next build takes only a couple of minutes and will greatly reduce the chance of hardware errors and printer down time clean printer also means your print heads will last longer and parts will print precisely and have more strength before infiltration See Chapter 3 Routine Cleaning for complete details on how to perform these simple routine tasks After you have cleaned and prepared the printer for the next build proceed with Chapter 4 Post Processing www 3dpuser com 28 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual
30. e 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview 1 15 Accessories Kit Top Level 1 Cleaning Fluid 2 ZPrint ZEdit CD 3 Screwdriver 4 Debris Filter 5 Ethernet Cable 6 Cable Not Pictured 3 16 Hex Key Middle Level 1 Syringe 2 Grease Gun 3 Tubing for Syringe 4 Pick 5 Grease Gun Nozzle 6 Grease Cartridge 7 Water Bottle Bottom Level 1 Soft Bristle Brush 2 Stiff Bristle Brush 3 Vacuum Attachment 4 Vacuum Attachment 5 Medium Bristle Brush 6 Vacuum Attachment Your kit also includes a Welcome Letter Quick Start Guide and trays for transporting parts 1 16 Where To Go For More Information A Quick Start Guide is shipped with your printer Accessories Kit and will quickly get you printing parts It has pictures and simple step by step instructions to guide you through a print job If you need an addi tional copy of the Quick Start Guide please visit our Website at www 3dpuser com to view or print a pdf version Manuals for the ZPrint and ZEdit Software programs are available on our Website at www 3dpuser com in pdf versions Both programs include a searchable Help system and links to additional information on our User Group Website regarding 3D applications and printing post processing techniques Learn more about the different post processing products that are available to use with your printer on our User Group Website at www 3dpuser com www 3dpuser com 10 All Rights
31. e Pause Button Click to pause the build Click again to resume the build e Cancel Button Click to cancel the build e Cross section view 2D of the current build e Part orientation of the current build as it is printing in the X Z Axis side view www 3dpuser com 25 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Printing 450 signature part zpr Estimated FinishT ime 231 PM Starting Tene 11 29 AM Estimated Time Remaining 1 09 14 Elapsed Time 1 5239 TERRONMMAKA Printing Neal Sending Layer 374 of 637 59 Completed 2 14 Dry The Part When your part is finished printing the printer runs a drying cycle A timer on the LCD menu will count down the time remaining to dry the part Drying the part gives it added strength so you should not handle parts before they have adequately dried e You can leave the part in the Build Bed after the drying cycle ends and it will continue to increase in strength The longer a part is dried the stronger it becomes although until it is infil trated it will still be fragile and should be handled with care 2 15 Automatic Powder Removal Your part prints and dries in the Build Bed surrounded by unused powder There are three ways to remove unused powder from the Build Bed after the drying cycle is finished e Unused powder is automatically removed from the Build Bed when the Empty Build Piston After Printing option is checked in the Printer Status dia
32. for a complete description of the Main Window 7Print 450 signature part zpr 3DP45110016 File Edit Transform View 3D View Window Settings Service Help psema 30 52 se ellla tlttf 0 1141 alal alLla eala Be ee 450 signature part zpr 3DP45110016 FE Side View Layer 0 Height 0 000 inches www 3dpuser com 15 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 6 Check Or Change The Default Printer Settings 1 Select Settings gt Printer Settings to display the Default Printer Settings dialog 2 Inthe Default Printer Settings dialog check that the default printer is the printer that is connected to your computer e Ifitis not click Select Printer and proceed with Step 3 e If itis click Cancel and skip the rest of this procedure Default Printer Settings 3 Inthe Select 3D Printer dialog choose Network as the Port Type Click the Find button to locate the printer on the network If the printer is connected to the network it will appear on the list Select the printer and click OK Select 3D Printer Serial Port Serial Pools E 4 The Default Printer Settings dialog reopens showing your new default settings To save your set tings click the Save As Default button You can change these settings at any time by repeating Steps 1 4 www 3dpuser com 16 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print
33. form gt Rotate Select the plane view to rotate the part in and then enter the degree of rotation in the degrees field Enter a negative value to rotate the part clockwise by that amount Scale Scale Group Scales the selected part by the dimensions specified in the Relative or the X Y Scale Toolbar Shortcut and Z fields Select the part Select Transform gt Scale Limit the scale to the maximum limits of the build area 8 x 10 x 8 inches 203 mm x 254 mm 203mm Mirror Mirror Group Mirror a part in the X Y or Z 75 direction Mirror Toolbar Shortcut Select your part Select Transform gt Mirror Choose a direction to mirror the part Justify Justify Group Aligns or justifies the selected part to a specified location in the Build Bed lt Justify Toolbar Shortcut Options include Left Right Front Back and Bot tom of the Build Bed Select the part Select Transform gt Justify Choose your settings If a part extends outside of the Build Bed ZPrint prompts you with a warning message and outlines the part with a red wire frame You can manually adjust the position of the part with your mouse or you can use the Justify dialog www 3dpuser com 19 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Undo Select to undo your last transformation View 3D View Window action Translate Rotate Undo works for the last action taken You Rotate Gr
34. ghts Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview Debris Filter Located above the Heater Vent in the Build Chamber Its function is to prevent chunks of particles from going back into the printer Feeder during any vacuuming operation Deck Area surrounding the Build Bed Depowder Process of removing excess powder from a newly printed part First there is the initial auto matic or manual powder removal process which removes the bulk of the powder after the part is dried in the Build Bed After the initial powder removal there is the fine powder removal process which cleans the part of all remaining powder Feeder Printer component that stores powder Powder that is vacuumed up after a build or powder that is automatically or manually emptied from the Build Bed is recycled and returned to the Feeder for reuse Fine Powder Removal Chamber The right interior side of the printer that houses the Glovebox and the Air Wand Printed parts are moved from the Build Bed to the Fine Powder Removal Chamber for final removal of any powder left on the part Gantry Printer component that houses the Carriage and the Fast Axis rails that the Carriage moves on The Gantry moves on the Slow Axis rails which are housed beneath the Build Chamber Deck Glovebox Storage space located inside the Fine Powder Removal Chamber Use the Glovebox to store your printer accessories and manuals Heater Vent Located dire
35. gle Print Head Color Technology e Expanded On Printer Controls e Automatic Powder Removal e Integrated Fine Powder Removal Chamber e Full Color Capability 1 2 Specifications Printer Dimensions and Type With top cover closed 48 wide x 31 deep x 55 high 122cm wide x 79cm deep x 140cm high With top cover open 48 wide x 31 deep x 72 3 high 122cm wide x 79cm deep x 183cm high Floor standing model on four casters The front two casters are lockable Full color capability Color Shell Thickness 025 Integrated powder removal and vacuum units Printer Weight 425 Ibs 193 kgs Workstation Compatibility Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Profes sional Windows Vista 32 bit Network Connectivity TCP IP 100 10 Base T www 3dpuser com 1 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview Operating Environment Maximum Temp Range 50 85 F 10 29 47 C Recommended Temp Range 55 80 F 12 7 26 6 C e Ambient Temperatures Maximum RH Range 15 70 non condensing e Ambient Relative Humidity Recommended RH Range 20 60 non condensing May experience sub optimal performance at extremes Build Volume 8 x 10 x 8 203 mm x 254 mm 203 mm 640 cubic inches build capacity 2 4 layers per minute Layer Thickness 0035 004 089 102 mm Noise Levels During Printing 57dB Emptying Overflow 66dB Vacuuming Co
36. hrome speeds up the print time and is useful for prototypes that do not require color for evaluation e Preheat Build Delays starting the print job until the printer has reached its full temperature e Delay Start Time Opens a dialog where you enter a specific time to start a print job e Empty Build Piston After Printing Checked by default When checked the printer will auto matically remove the bulk of the powder from the Build Bed after the part has printed and dried Automatic Powder Removal Important If you want to utilize the automatic powder removal feature and you are printing a delicate part build a Fixture for the part 3 Check the Printer Status window to see what is currently displayed on the printer LCD menu The printer must be Online before you can start the print job 4 When all of the items in the Print Heads Powder and General sections show OK the Print but ton is enabled Click Print to start the build Before starting the build the printer will e service the print heads e fill the Build Bed with powder and then spread one layer to make the top surface smooth NOTE The printer allows you to start a build if a Head Alignment will be performed or if the Build Temperature is warming up 5 The Printing dialog opens and tracks the following information for the duration of the build e Estimated Finish Time e Estimated Time Remaining e Layer Completion status bar e Starting Time e Elapsed Time
37. ing Guide J Print 5W3dP5 chariot wrl File Edit Transform View 30 View Window Settings Service kaa Da as ee omne 44 7 1 OPEN THE HELP MENU TO ACCESS THE PRINTER 450 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Click on an error code link on the page that loads or open the Troubleshooting book on the Help TOC lo cated on the left hand navigation pane and make a selection E ZPrinter 450 Help mM ET Print Options Contents index Search Z Printer 450 Components Hk Setup And Print The Build E Routine Cleaning E co Post Processing cH go Additional Operations E co Printer Maintenance E co Troubleshooting CLICK THE PLUS SIGH TO DISPLAY THE LIST OF ERRORS www 3dpuser com 51 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting You can also use the Help Search tab to search on a specific error 7 1 Service Contact Service Online Information www 3dpuser com 52 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual INDEX Numerics 3D Print Setup Dialog 23 3D Printing Description 1 3D Printing Process Diagram 4 A Accuracy Part 12 Add Binder 40 Add Powder 41 Additional Information 10 Air Wand Definition 4 Alignment Sensor Window Clean 47 Alignment Sensor Window Definition 4 Automatic Powder Removal 26 B Binder Solution 3 Binder Add 40 Binder Definition 4 Bleed Com
38. ks the printer to ensure there are enough materials to complete the job and that the printer is properly prepared before starting the job If the printer does not have enough powder binder or print head life to complete the job a message appears in the Printer Status dialog telling you what you need to do to prepare the printer before printing Important Do not add powder or binder to the printer or change a print head unless you see a mes sage telling you to in the Printer Status dialog Printer Status Printer Status Part Head Print Heads Mona HF11 Mana HF11 CHANGE PRINT HEAD Color HPS Color HPS7 CHANGE PRINT HEAD Head Alignmert Head Alignment WILL BE PERFORMED Binder Supply Binder Supply ADD BINDER Powder ADD POWDER RASE BUILG WARMING UP Buld Tanpertue WARMING UP Cenvet OK Details Cowes CLOSE COVER Part Job Ophans Porter Status Print Job Options Panter Status Print in Monochroens ONLINE Prat in Monochrome ONLINE I Preheat Build T Preheat Buld ONLINE Delay Stat Time Delap Stat Tima Empty Bud Piston Empty Buld Fiton aller Parting after Printing In the example above the Printer Status dialog on the left is ready for printing Notice that each item shows OK except for the Build Temperature and the Print button is enabled From here you would choose your printing options and click Print to start the job Before the printer starts printing your file it will first e fill the
39. le filled with distilled water e Geta cotton swab e Get the Pick from the Accessories Kit 1 Open the printer top cover and then open the Service Station cover 2 Pull down on the Service Station wiper lever and hold it down to properly position the squeegees for cleaning 3 Position the squirt bottle close to the unit and squirt water on and around the squeegees and down into the Service Station 4 Take the cotton swab and wipe the front and back of the squeegees to remove any powder resi due Use the Pick to scrape off any excess powder that collects in the area in front of the squee gees ee z F A i 7 z 3 ee ee ee ee ee Use the Pick tool to clean any res 5 Let the water drain through the drain hole at the bottom of the unit www 3dpuser com 31 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 6 Wipe up any excess water and thoroughly wipe the Service Station clean 7 Push the wiper lever back to its original position 8 Wipe up any water that may have spilled onto the Deck 9 Close the Service Station cover and then close the printer top cover www 3dpuser com 32 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Post Processing 4 Post Processing All printed parts can be post processed with a variety of infiltration products to produce a wide range of material properties If you are building an early stage design prototype it may no
40. log e f you unchecked the Empty Build Piston After Printing option but would still like to utilize this feature you may do so at the printer Select Build Chamber gt Empty Build Chamber on the LCD menu to start the Automatic Powder Removal cycle e f you unchecked the Empty Build Piston After Printing option you can manually excavate the part by vacuuming powder away using the vacuum hose Check the part orientation in ZPrint before you begin vacuuming Important For delicate parts or parts with especially delicate features it is recommended that you build the part with a Fixture when using the Automatic Powder Removal feature If a part is too delicate to handle the low level vibration during the Automatic Powder Removal cycle uncheck the Empty Build Piston After Printing option and manually excavate the part using the vacuum hose www 3dpuser com 26 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build NOTE Unused powder that is emptied or vacuumed from the Build Bed is recycled back into the printer Feeder so it can be used for future builds 2 16 Fine Powder Removal After the bulk of the powder is removed from the Build Bed gently pick up the part and place it in the Fine Powder Removal Chamber where you clean the part of any remaining powder with the Air Wand 1 2 Open the printer top cover Select Build Chamber gt Raise Platform on the LCD menu Hold the Control Knob dow
41. mpensation is checked On by default For most ZPrinter 450 users the Bleed Com pensation setting should not be unchecked Off except in a couple of special situations e Ifyou are building a part for visualization purposes only uncheck Bleed Compensation so the part will build with slightly thicker dimensions for added strength e If your part is a complex assembly containing many shells and you can see lines between the shells or if the part tends to break at the shell boundaries uncheck Bleed Compensation to weld together the places in the assembly that are slightly touching Leaving Bleed Compen sation checked will tend to create fracture lines between abutted sections 4 Click OK 2 12 Prepare the Build Area Go to your printer and check each item listed below to ensure the printer is ready to print It is important to check each of these items before every build e Check that the Deck Gantry and Build Bed are clean of any powder See Section 3 1 for instructions on how to vacuum up excess powder from these areas e Check that the Debris Filter is empty See Section 3 2 for instructions on how to empty the Debris Filter www 3dpuser com 23 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build e Check that Parking Caps are clean See Section 3 3 for instructions on how to clean the Park ing Caps e Check that Service Station is clean See Section 3 4 for instructions on how to clean the
42. n to raise the platform closer to the top of the Build Bed Gently lift the part and place it in the Fine Powder Removal Chamber Close the printer top cover and select Depowder on the LCD menu to start the air compressor Slide your arms into the chamber through the two openings and remove the Air Wand from its clip e Test the air pressure against your hand before applying air to the part Adjust the pressure by turning the printer Control Knob left to decrease the pressure or right to increase the pressure e Use light pressure for delicate or thin walled parts If the air pressure is too strong you run the risk of breaking a feature Apply air to the part to clean off all remaining powder Best Practices For Vibrant Colors Brushing your part before infiltration will greatly enhance its color Go over the part using the 2 Soft Bristle Brush the double ended Stiff Bristle Brush or the Medium Bristle Brush that is shipped with your printer Accessories Kit Not every part will look like it needs brushing but every part will benefit from brushing and will assure the best possible fin ished part After brushing the part use the Air Wand to remove any remaining powder on the part Before Brushing After Brushing Refer to the Color Quality Best Practices document for complete information Best Practices For Cleaning When finished use the Air Wand to quickly clean the Fine Powder Removal Chamber of all powder Apply air around each si
43. ngs Lube Piston Screws Lube Slow Asis Bearings Refill ask Fluid Ok Ok DE Ok Pa Pa PI PJ oe Odometer Current Value Next Service Lite Hours 1 53621 4e 002 po bOO0OODe 003 waste Fluid Liters 3 075520e 005 1 450000e 000 Help Dismiss While lubrication of these items is important it is equally important not to over grease the bearings and pis ton screw when lubricating Only a very small amount of grease is required to keep these parts working optimally Over greasing creates a situation where grease builds up in places where it should not be and may cause the printer to throw an error 6 1 Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication Frequency When prompted in ZPrint 1 Open the printer top cover and pull the gantry forward until it stops www 3dpuser com 42 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 2 Take a couple of paper towels and wipe down the two rails behind the gantry metal cover 3 Assemble the grease gun that ships with your Accessories Kit according to the instructions Before attaching the grease nozzle prime the grease gun into a paper towel until grease comes out 4 Place the tip of the grease gun over the bearing located on top of the Gantry 5 Squeeze the trigger until you see grease begin to come out of the relief hole located just to the front of the pulley belt and STOP Do not over grease CARRIAGE COVER PULLEY BELT FAST Axis BEARING 6
44. nsor Window rrrrararrrnnnrrvarevnnrrnnrnnnrnnnnnnnennnnnn 47 6 7 Clean the Fast Axis BUmpers arrrarrrnnrrnnrnnnrrnnrrnnnrrnernnnrnnnernnnrnaernnnennnnnn 48 606 PETN 48 6 9 Printer Storage Preparation rrrnnrnnnnnnnnrnanernnrvnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnenanennsnnnn 50 NOUN IS SIN OO CUING cicero was ssc Sere sete see re 51 ZN Service Contact Leek a i 52 www 3dpuser com ji All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview 1 ZPrinter 450 Overview Welcome to the exciting world of 3D Printing with our newest 3D Printer the ZPrinter 450 The ZPrinter 450 incorporates many new features that automate and streamline the 3D printing process The full color capability an easy to use quiet office friendly design combined with high performance composite materi als makes ZPrinter 450 the fastest most cost effective 3D printer available today for rapid prototyping This manual will instruct you on how to take care of your printer and give you an introduction to 3D Printing In addition you can find information about 3D printing and its many applications and techniques on our 3DP User Group Website at www 3dpuser com This Website is tailored to both beginner and advanced customers We recommend that you register immediately to receive free unlimited access to this excellent resource 1 1 New Features e Automated Powder Loading Removal Recycling e Quick Load Binder Cartridge e New Sin
45. omply with OSHA regulations is the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists Industrial Ventilation Manual At 160 F 71 C your part will reach full strength in 2 hours Z Max will also completely cure at room temperature after 24 hours The part should be placed on a non stick material wax paper Teflon etc to prevent it from adhering to the surface it is sitting on while curing Always wear gloves when handling the parts that are still curing at elevated temperatures Parts will attain full strength and be safe to handle once they cool to room temperature www 3dpuser com 35 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Post Processing Tips e If the part has delicate features infiltrate them last as the feature will be less strong after being infiltrated until the epoxy begins to cure This will decrease the chance the feature will break from the part if nudged or bumped e lf the part has multiple delicate features or it is impossible to handle the part without breaking a feature infiltrate these features first Allow the Z Max to cure and then infiltrate the rest of the part This will add time to post processing the part but it ensures that you have a good strong part with out any fractures e To avoid wasting Z Max when infiltrating a large part mix several small batches instead of one single very large batch or split your large batch into several containers 4 3 Using Paraplast X TR
46. ore High Saturation Color Shell When the part is finished printing the printer heats up to the appropriate temperature and dries the part while it is still in the Build Bed surrounded by powder When the drying cycle is finished an automatic pow www 3dpuser com 3 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview der removal cycle empties the Build Bed of most of the excess powder around the part and returns that powder to the Feeder for reuse After the bulk of the powder removed the part is moved from the Build Bed to the integrated Fine Powder Removal Chamber where any remaining powder is cleaned off the part After the part is powder free it is ready to be removed from the printer You can evaluate the part as it Is or you can choose to post process the part with infiltration products to give it additional strength durability and color vibrancy With the finished part in your hands you can start improving or modifying your design within the same day and usually within hours 1 5 3D Printing Process Diagram Check the Printer Prior To Every Build zPrint ZEdit gt Print TT h Post Processing Software Dry Part Empty Build Bed Fine Powder Removal Routine Cleaning After Every Build 1 6 Important Terms Air Wand The tool located in the Fine Powder Removal Chamber that supplies air pressure Use this tool to remove all remaining powder from a part after the initial automati
47. oup cannot undo multiple actions Rotate In Actve View Scale Undo only applies to the commands on the Scale Group Transform menu Mirror Mirror Group Justify Justify Group Anisotropic Scaling Unda Ctrl Z 2 9 Fixtures A Fixture is a grid shaped object with a top surface between the bottom most surface of the part without actually touching the part and the bottom of the Build Bed Generate a Fixture under a part or a portion of a part to create a cradle that is easily handled during transport depowdering and post processing An optional bumper feature is available to provide additional protection during automatic powder removal for especially delicate parts or multiple parts in the same build NOTE ZPrint will evaluate the geometry of the part and build the smallest Fixture necessary with minimum use of materials Generate a Fixture for an entire part for a portion of a part or for a part feature that needs additional sup port Fixtures also provide these benefits e Supports parts during powder removal process e Supports delicate thin parts for easy removal from the printer and handling during post process ing e Keeps multiple parts from bumping into each other or into the Build Bed walls during powder removal e Increases accuracy in the Z Axis for parts with large overhangs e Helps prevent squash effects for hollow cylindrical parts or parts with overhangs NOTE Squash effe
48. p of the carriage and visually locate the Printheads www 3dpuser com 48 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 2 Remove the Binder Printhead HP11 and locate the septum which is the small round device with a white rubber seal 3 Find the syringe and piece of tubing that is part of the Accessories Kit One end of the tubing screws in to the tip of the syringe and the other has a fitting that is designed to push into the septum 4 Insert the black fitting over the septum and push down so that the needle in the fitting penetrates the rubber membrane of the septum www 3dpuser com 49 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 5 Extract two full syringes of binder to remove any air in the line and empty the binder into a waste receptacle Use a paper towel to catch any binder that may drip out of the tubing when you remove the fitting from the septum to empty the syringe 6 Extract one last full syringe of binder and slowly squeeze of the binder back through the line This will assure that no air bubbles remain in the binder line Dispose of any remaining binder in the syringe 7 Clean the pogo pins and Printhead contacts with an alcohol swab and reinsert the Printhead 8 Close the carriage cover The Auto Alignment will run before your next print job to realign the Print heads 6 9 Printer Storage Preparation It is recommended
49. particles and keeps those pieces from entering the vacuum overflow system To empty the Debris Filter 1 Pullthe Debris Filter out of its holder on the printer 2 Empty the contents into a trash receptacle 3 Return the empty Debris Filter to its holder Be sure to push the filter flush against the holder for a secure fit 3 3 Clean The Parking Caps The Parking Caps provide a clean surface for seating the print heads between builds Before you begin e Get several dry paper towels e Get the squirt bottle included in your Accessories Kit e Fill the squirt bottle with distilled water 1 Lift the Parking Cap cover to a horizontal position and place a dry paper towel underneath VA bar n AE bs 3 p H ne i 2 Squirt the distilled water onto the cover to clean the Parking Caps Do not squirt water into the powder 3 Use a dry paper towel to wipe the Parking Caps clean 4 Remove the paper towel and wipe up any excess water on the Deck www 3dpuser com 30 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning Er pr pa 3 4 Clean The Service Station The function of the Service Station is to clean the print heads during printing Clean the Service Station after every build to remove residue buildup and to ensure the printer runs optimally for your next print job Before you begin e Get several dry paper towels and place them around the Service Station e Get the squirt bott
50. pensation 23 Build Area Prepare 23 Build Bed Definition 4 Build Chamber Definition 4 Build Layers Check with Fixtures 22 Build Piston Raise Build Message 41 Build Settings Check 23 Build Preheat 25 Build Print 24 C Carriage Definition 4 Chamber Fine Powder Definition 5 Change Print Head s 38 Change The Waste Tray 46 Check Build Settings 23 Check Wash Fluid Level 47 Clean The Alignment Sensor Window 47 Clean The Service Station 31 Cleaning After Every Build 29 Collision Detection 22 Collision Detection Fixtures 22 Components ZPrinter Z450 6 Consumables Definition 4 Control Knob Operations 9 Cover Close 41 CSA CE Approval 2 Cylindrical Features Parts With 14 D Debris Filter Definition 4 www 3dpuser com Debris Filter Empty 30 Deck Definition 5 Default Powder Settings 17 Default Printer Settings 16 Default Settings Check or Change 16 Delay Start Time 25 Depowder Definition 5 Diagram of Interior And Exterior Saturation 3 Diagram 3D Printing 4 Diagram Accessories Kit 10 Diagram Carriage 9 Diagram Ethernet Connector 8 Diagram Parking Caps 8 Diagram Pogo Pins 9 Diagram Print Heads 9 Diagram Rear View 7 Diagram Service Station 8 Dimensions and Type Printer 1 Dry The Part 26 E Edit Make Fixture 21 Empty Build Piston After Printing 25 Empty The Debris Filter 30 Ethernet Connector 8 F Fast Axis Bearing
51. pushed all the way in You should feel it gently snap into place e Ifthe cartridge does not snap into place do not force it Check the orientation on the label and try again www 3dpuser com 40 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5 3 Add Powder To The Feeder ZPrint evaluates the geometry of the part to determine if there is enough powder in the Feeder to com plete the build If not ZPrint displays ADD POWDER in the Printer Status dialog You cannot start the build until you add powder to the Feeder Do not add powder unless all of the powder in the Build Bed Overflow front and rear and Deck has already been returned to the Feeder via a vacuuming opera tion 1 Place a powder bucket in the Fine Powder Removal chamber and remove the round cap from the bucket cover 2 Plug the vacuum hose into the fitting on top of the bucket 3 Select Vacuum on the LCD menu The vacuum will automatically shut off when the Feeder is full or the bucket is empty The LCD displays Feeder Full when the Feeder is filled to capacity 4 Return the vacuum hose to its stand replace the round cap if there is powder left in the bucket and remove the bucket 5 4 Build Piston Build Bed The Build Bed platform must be in its proper position at the top of the Build Bed in order for the printer to fill the bed and spread a layer of powder before starting a print job If you see the message RAISE B
52. r is large enough to fully submerge the part in the Z Bond e Fully submerge the part for 10 seconds If you see air bubbles wait until the bubbles stop before removing the part e When dipping or drizzling Z Bond onto a part be sure to constantly move the part in your hands to keep it from sticking to your gloves e The best combination for protecting your hands and avoiding getting your fingers stuck to the part is to wear a vinyl or nitrile glove as a first layer and a PE food service type glove over it 4 2 Using Z Max Epoxy Z Max Epoxy is a high strength epoxy infiltration system specifically formulated for Z Corporation Z Max is a low viscosity high strength infiltration system designed to strengthen parts built on any Z Corporation printer Z Corporation parts infiltrated with Z Max are easily sanded and surface machinable For additional information please see the Z Max User Guide available at www 3dpuser com Safety Instructions e Read the Material Safety Data Sheet for Z Max prior to the use of this material e Wear a lab coat or smock gloves face shield or goggles A face shield is required if spraying e Apply in a ventilated hood e Specialized containers are recommended for dispensing and applying Z Max Have a catch pan waxed paper or plastic drop cloth available for catching spills www 3dpuser com 34 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Post Processing Label disposal materials and dispo
53. s and employees harmless from and against any and all claims losses damages costs and expenses resulting from any use of the Equipment other than for the production of early stage appearance models and prototypes Overview Of The ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Chapters 1 ZPrinter 450 Overview Details the ZPrinter 450 specifications and computer requirements pro vides a brief overview of the principles behind 3D printing a process diagram a list of important terms labelled diagrams of the ZPrinter 450 components and the Control Panel a description of the printer Accessories Kit and where to go for more information 2 Setup And Print The Build Describes the necessary steps for printing a part with step by step instructions a description of the options available for transforming a part how to create a part fixture and why you may need to use one a description of the ZPrint Printer Status and Printing dialogs automatic and manual powder removal options and how to use the fine powder removal chamber 3 Routine Cleaning Guides you through simple routine cleaning the operator performs after every build including vacuuming up excess powder cleaning the Service Station cleaning the Parking Caps and emptying the Debris Filter 4 Post Processing An overview of post processing and how to use Z Bond Z Max and infil tration systems for part strength and finish Provides links to information regarding different infiltration
54. se of according to the label instructions Wear a dust mask gloves and protective clothing when sanding finished parts Fully cure the part before sanding to avoid generating dust that may contain uncured epoxy Mixing Instructions Mix according to the package instructions General Application Notes Z Max can be brushed or sprayed Z Max will penetrate the part shell between 0 079 0 28 inches 2 7 mm If Z Max is over applied it will pool off the part during curing Better penetration depth is achieved by applying several light coats of Z Max Allow all mixed materials to cure prior to disposal Spraying Instructions Have the sprayer parts and materials ready before mixing Z Max Mix Z Max and pour into the disposable liner of the spray canister Always spray in a vented hood Use of a respirator is also recommended Spray Z Max between 15 20 psi pounds per square inch When finished remove the disposable liner and clean sprayer with ethyl alcohol or acetone Remove the sprayer tip and thoroughly clean by hand to avoid residue build up Curing Information Allow the part to cure for 1 hour at ambient temperature to avoid discoloration prior to placing in an oven for accelerated curing Z Max will cure at an accelerated rate in an oven The oven must be vented Ventilation designs need to meet each customer s respective governmental health and safety requirements A refer ence frequently used by U S firms to c
55. seceeeeceeeceeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeseees 31 4 Post Processing cas incenesiececsncivmtscensgcuenceuedandacaweateetskewssnucedenunndsusstexcesveeanccuscuces 33 4 1 Using Z Bond CyanoAcrylate rrrarrnarannarnrarnranennnrrrnnnnnnrnnnnnnannnnnennnnnnn 33 4 2 Using Z Max DOK Lee 34 4 3 Using Paraplast X TRA Wax rernnnnnnnnrnnrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnennnennernnnennnnnrnnennnnnnnnene 36 5 Additional Operations arrannnnnennnnnnennnennnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnennnnnnennunnnne 37 5 1 Change Print ISAS Lua nnndeluegnvmnivm bee dumedelecdidbaccaladeaemeteyr 38 5 2 Add Or Change Binder mu srevcriicsdacccesnsuciecantacsndenonasBstecserationsedanencentedewedvecates 40 5 3 Add Powder To The Feeder rrnrrrnnnrnnnnnnnnnnanenanrnnnnnnanennnrnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnnen 41 5 4 Build Piston Build Bed rrranrrranorranerranernanenranernanennanenranenranenranennanennnn 41 DD ENN 41 6 Printer MANNEN 42 6 1 Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication rorrrnnrnnnrrrnrevanrvanrnnrnnernranrrnnnrnrnnnnnnsnnnn 42 6 2 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication rrrrrrnnrrnnrrnnrrranrvanrrnnrnnarnrannnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 44 6 3 Piston Screw Lubrication rarrnnnennnrnnnrrnnnrnnnrranrnanrrnnrnnannnannnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnn 45 6 4 Change The Waste Tray rrrrnnnnnnnnanenanrrannnnnrnnannnannnnnnnnnrnnnnnnannnnnenunennsennn 46 6 5 Check the Wash Fluid Level r rrnnrrnnnrnnnnnnnevanrnanrrnnrnnnrnnannnnnnnnnrnnnnnnnnenn 47 6 6 Clean The Alignment Se
56. t Connector arrrnnrrnnrnnnnernnenarrnnnrnnnnnranrnnnnnnnnnn 8 TIO SME SAN seers ez sein scg nc totectcsat a a 8 BA PEAKS 8 1 12 Carriage Print Heads and Pogo Pins arrrurnnnenannnnnnanenannnnrnnnennennnnnnnnn 9 1 13 LCD Menu And Control Knob LCD Panel rrrrnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrrnnrennnnenner 9 1 14 LCD Menu OVEMEN Lunsj snenrleereekee deemed kept saken added 9 1 15 Accessories Med 10 1 16 Where To Go For More Information ccccceccceeeeseeeceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeaeeeees 10 2 Setup And Print The Build renrnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennunnnnnnnennunnnennne 12 2 1 Overview To Printing Speed Part Strength And Part Accuracy 12 2 2 Overview To Part Orientation rrrarrrnnrrnnrnnnnrnnrnnnnernnrnanernnernnnnnnnrnnnennnnne 12 2 2 1 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area rrrrrnnnrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnnnrr 13 2 2 2 Parts Containing Overhangs rrrnnrrnarrnarennnrnnernnannnnnnnanennsnnnnennnene 13 2 2 3 Parts Containing Cylindrical Features rrrrnrnnnrrnnrnnarenanennnrnnnrnnnnnn 14 23 ZPVNUZEGI installati n sesinin a a mat nie 14 TS M EN 14 24 pen A Pan KAP ere 14 2 5 ZPrint Main Window rrroronnronnnonnnrnnarennrrnnnrnnnrnnnrennnennnrnnnnnnnnennnennsennnsnnnnnn 15 2 6 Check Or Change The Default Printer Settings rrrrnnrrnnrrnnnrrnnnnnnrnnnnn 16 2 7 Check The Default Powder Settings arrrarrrnrrnnnnrrarrnnnrnnrennnrnnnennannnnenn 1
57. t be necessary to post process the piece at all However the true versatility of 3D printing is derived from the variety of properties that are achieved by applying an infiltration product to parts that will be used in a product testing environ ment For additional information on how customers are utilizing our line of post processing products visit our Website at www 3dpusers com INFILTRANTS MATERIAL SYSTEM APPLICATION High High Composite Material Material Z Bond ee iii Composite Material Dip or EE EE Z Max Epoxy High Composite Material Spray or Brush 4 1 Using Z Bond CyanoAcrylate Z Bond CyanoAcrylate is an extremely fast setting ultra low viscosity general purpose infiltration product It is designed to rapidly strengthen parts It is a user friendly no odor non blooming resin that is easily sanded and painted Not only do you get strong parts but Z Bond enhances the vibrancy of models printed with color For additional information please see the Z Bond User Guide at www 3dpuser com Safety Precautions e Do not use or handle this product until the Material Safety Data Sheet has been read and under stood e Wear a lab coat or smock gloves face shield or goggles A face shield is required if you are spraying this product e Apply in a well ventilated area e Specialized containers are recommended for applying Z Bond Have a catch pan waxed paper or plastic drop cloth available for catching spills
58. that you leave your ZPrinter 450 turned on during idle times so it can routinely service the print heads and exercise the moving components However if you choose to leave the printer turned off for more than 4 months before using the machine again you will need to pull a syringe of binder through the lines to remove any air and replace the printheads because they will be dried out Contact your local Service Provider or an authorized Z Corporation representative to discuss any con cerns before storing your printer www 3dpuser com 50 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrinter 450 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting 7 Troubleshooting Please refer to the Online Help for a complete Troubleshooting Guide by error code for the ZPrinter 450 If you still cannot find a resolution to an issue or error contact our Service Department or your local Service Provider Reseller Service contact information is listed below and on our 3DP User Group Website at www 3dpuser com By following the instructions for routinely cleaning your printer most customers will never need to trouble shoot their printer Most errors can be avoided by practicing diligent routine cleaning on your printer Keep ing your printer clean will maximize the life of the print heads and will ensure that you are able to build the most accurate and strongest parts possible To access the ZPrinter 450 Troubleshooting Guide In ZPrint open the Help Menu and select Troubleshoot
59. the Auto Alignment pattern to properly align the print heads before the next build is started 1 Select Print Head gt Change Print Head on the printer LCD menu The gantry moves to the ser vice position CARRIAGE IN SERVICE POSITION OVER MIRROR ne 2 Open the printer top cover and then open the carriage cover 3 Lift both print head out of their slots and properly dispose of any empty cartridge s 4 Open an alcohol swab included with your Startup Kit and squeeze the tube to saturate the swab 5 Wipe off all the pogo pins inside the carriage for both print heads with the alcohol swab 6 Weta paper towel with distilled water and wipe off the underneath of the carriage When finished press Continue on the LCD www 3dpuser com 38 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Additional Operations Important Clean the underneath of the carriage every time you change a printhead and no less than every 3 6 weeks depending on your machine usage Residue buildup on the underside of the carriage could result in printhead errors such as 40006 or 2303 1 Refer to the Troubleshooting Guide chapter for information on how to access the ZPrinter 450 Troubleshooting Guide 7 Remove all new cartridge packaging Be sure to pull the tape tab off of the new cartridge v i NN NNN 8 Re insert each cartridge Press down firmly on the side of the pogo pins to securely fit a cartridge into its
60. the Build Layers for Errors or a Collision It is strongly recommended that the Slice View 2D icon and Collision Detection be utilized before beginning a build e The slice view is toggled on the ZPrint 3D View menu when you select the Switch Layer View 3D View command or by selecting the 2D icon on the Toolbar When printing single or multiple parts slice viewing allows you to view the cross sections of the part s to identify any errors in the file e Collision Detection is located on the ZPrint View menu When printing multiple parts or a part with a Fixture always run Collision Detection to scan through the slices and see where layers of a part may be overlapping or touching another part or the Fixture www 3dpuser com 22 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 11 Check The Build Settings Before printing always check your build settings 1 Select File gt 3D Print Setup or click on the Toolbar 3D Print Setup Printer 2450 Select Printer Powder Type 7P1 0 Layer Thickness 0 004 in Bleed Compensation M 2 Check that the printer listed in the Select Printer field is the printer connected with the computer running ZPrint and that the printer is Online e Ifthe printer is Offline the Select Printer field will display Offline beside the printer name Click the Select Printer button to locate an Online printer via a Network connection 3 Bleed Co
61. tic purge cycle to clean the print head of its ink and to prepare it for dispensing binder Print Head Contacts The contact points on a print head cartridge that match up with the Pogo Pins www 3dpuser com D All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview Purge Process of removing ink from the HP11 print head to prepare it for dispensing binder Service Station Cleans the print head jets to remove powder residue during printing It is extremely important to clean the Service Station after every build to remove residue buildup that gets left on the Ser vice Station during a build If the Service Station is not clean your print heads will not get properly cleaned and this will result in premature print head expiration Waste Tray Absorbs the binder waste and will require changing only when you are prompted to in ZPrint Located at the rear bottom of the printer You must remove the printer back bottom Cover Panel to change the Waste Tray 1 7 ZPrinter 450 Components BUILD CHAMBER FINE POWDER REMOVAL CHAMBER 5 LCD PANEL ZPrinter 450 Front View ZPrinter 450 Front View With Top Cover Open www 3dpuser com 6 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview ARM HOLES Top COVER BINDER CARTRIDGE DEBRIS FILTER GLOVEBOX HEATER VENT VACUUM HOSE AIR WAND GANTRY i PARKING CAPS FINE POWDER REMOVAL CHAMBER BuILD BED SERVICE STATION
62. ting a part 2 3 ZPrint ZEdit Installation If ZPrint has not been installed you will first need to install it Installation instructions are available in the ZPrint Software Manual Be sure to install the software on the same computer that is connected to your 3D Printer If you encounter any problems during installation please contact your local Service Provider or Reseller or visit our Website at www 3dpuser com 2 3 1 ZEdit ZEdit is an add on software that ships with ZPrint ZEdit was developed by a team of software develop ers and application engineers as a tool to help those who use HD3DP high definition 3D printing to optimize their color applications This software program works in conjunction with the ZPrint software Use ZEdit to apply color or labels to your part as well as to diagnose and correct simple file problems Color may be applied to a part through the application of a texture map engineering template text or by using the paint features Customers should install ZEdit when ZPrint is installed See the ZPrint Software Manual for installation instructions Refer to the ZEdit Software Manual or the ZEdit Online Help for specifics about using this software 2 4 Open A Part In ZPrint 1 Launch the ZPrint Software The Splash screen will close on its own after a few seconds or you can click the OK button to immediately close the screen 2 Inthe Open dialog select a file to print or browse to
63. vacuate during powder removal Depending on how the part is imported into ZPrint you may need to use the Rotate feature to correctly orient the part Build parts that are delicate with a Fixture to give them extra support and addi tional protection during powder removal See Section 2 9 for instructions on how to create a Fixture Print orion cover BLD 3DP45110022 DER File Edit Transform View 3D View Window Settings Service Help osaa Bz ee eaea tif 3 14 Bla oLa ag ajeeele orion cover BLD 3DP45110022 as notte oe a a E N lt Ss Layer 3 Height 0 012 inches An example of a part with hollow sides facing down 2 2 2 Parts Containing Overhangs For delicate parts and parts with overhangs create a Fixture or create a Fixture for the area of the part that needs support Unsupported overhangs are placed on the rear most side of the Build Bed as close to the bottom of the Build Bed as possible See Section 2 9 for instructions on how to create a Fixture 7Print 450 signature part zpr 2450 Offline www 3dpuser com 13 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 2 3 Parts Containing Cylindrical Features Cylindrical features will be more accurate when the cylindrical axis is parallel to the Z Axis Layer 0 Height 0 000 inches Deadu ini ima The remainder of this chapter takes you through setting up your build in ZPrint and prin
64. ver Open 86dB Fine Powder Removal 80dB CSA CE Approval Meets CE certification standards and UL standards Power Requirements 100V 14 4 Amp 115V 14 0 Amp 230V 6 2 Amp Note Due to high amperage a dedicated outlet is strongly recommended Materials High Performance Com zp130 Powder zb59 Binder posite Dimensional Tolerances Parts printed with High Performance Composite materials can be reliably printed to be within 1 0 or 0 005 dimensional tolerance Printheads HP11 clear binder and HP57 single tricolor CMY print head Liquid Waste System None Evaporative Waste System 1 3 Recommended Computer System Requirements e Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional and Windows Vista 32 bit Operating Systems www 3dpuser com 2 All Rights Reserved 10 2 07 ZPrintere 450 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 450 Overview e 3 2GHz processor or better recommended e 2GB RAM or better strongly recommended e True Color Graphics e 64 MB Video Card or better e 1024 X 768 pixels or better e 16 bit or better with graphics card accelerated for OpenGL e 1GB free space e Ethernet 100 10 Base T These system configurations may require a higher performance computer based on file size and type For more information please contact your local Reseller or visit our Website at www 3dpuser com 1 4 How 3D Printing Works The 3D Printing System is based on the Massachusetts Institute of Te

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