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1. Legend The colors in this legend correspond with specific processes on the inside pages Getting Started Loading a model in to the Z Print Software Functions Basic Functions of the Z Print software Printing Time Estimater and print ing Equipment e Computer eZ Print Software e CAD Software Environment Classroom Office or Computer Lab About Z Corporation Z Corporation manufactures office compatible 3D printers that quickly and inexpensively produce real physical models directly from digital data The 3D Printers use ink jet printing technology to deposit a binder onto a powder building the parts layer by layer The finished parts are exact representa tions of the design created in CAD or other digital data These models can be handled reviewed and exchanged to enhance communication in the product design and development pro cess 3D Printers are used in a broad range of industries including automotive defense consumer products electronics architecture medical and geographic information systems z corporation Z2 Print Basics How to use the Z Print Software i i La C by Getting Started Set up the Z Corp printer to build according to the user manual Open the Z Print software by clicking on the Start button select ing the Z Print Software program group and finally selecting the Z Print icon Functions Copy Paste The model will be displaye2. d in several different views in the Z Print software To build multiples of the same model click on the model to be duplicated and select Copy from the Edit menu Select Paste from the Edit menu The Z Print software will automatically orient each addi tional model Printing Time Estimator A print time estimator is included in the Z Print software To use it select Print Time Estimator from the File menu This is a useful tool for estimating how long it will take to complete the models in the build volume Getting Started Open The Z Print software will auto matically popup an Open dialog box when it launches Navigate to the directory where the file for the model is located Select the model file and press the Open button Once the models have been laid out in the build area select 3D Print Setup from the File menu This will display the build paramaters Printing To print a model select 3D Print from the File menu A dialog box will appear where various print op tions can be change These options include layer print range logging and start time Make sure the Z Corp Printer is online before clicking the OK button Functions 3D Print Setup Getting Started Units The Z Print software will pro cess the file and display a Choose Units dialog box Verify the Unit of Measurement setting and change if needed Select the powder type the model will be built with and click the OK butto
3. n Functions 3D Print Setup In the 3D Print Setup dialog box it is possible to verify and change build parameters such as layer thickness and powder type There are several advanced settings which normally do not need to be changed If any settings have been changed click the OK button other wise click the Cancel button Printing After the software runs various checks to make sure the printer is ready it will begin to print Observe the printer as it builds the first several layers to verify it is building properly Occasionally during the build verify that the printer is operating correctly
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