Z Corporation Spectrum Z 510 Hardware manual - 1 Overview

Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual

Overview

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10/2/07

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1 Overview

1.1 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, directors 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.

If the customer has purchased all relevant casting-specific products as recommended by Z Corp. (casting-

specific service contract, hardware, software, and consumables), as well as a casting license, then the 

customer may also utilize the Equipment to fabricate molds for casting using new Z Corporation-supplied 

consumables from Z Corporation or its authorized distributors in the original packaging.

1.2 Manual Sections

This Z510 3D Printer Hardware Manual will speed you along the path towards quickly and inexpensively 

building parts. The manual contains the following sections:

•

What's New in the 3D Printer User Manual. This section briefly describes the new updates and 

changes to the manual.

•

Introduction.  This section will give you an overview of the principles behind the 3D Printer System; 

familiarize you with the terminology we will use to describe the 3D Printer System; and illustrate the dif-

ferent parts of the printer.

•

Quick Start Guide. This section contains a short step-by-step process of how to get a print job running 

on your printer. For a more detailed explanation, see 

Routine Operations

, 

Using the ZPrint Firmware 

and Software

, and 

Post-Processing the Part

. 

•

Routine Operations.  This section will guide you through putting powder, binder solution and wash 

fluid in the printer, and preparing the system to print a part.