Summary of zprinter 350
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9/25/09 zprinter ® 350 zprinter ® 450 quick start guide part number 09569 rev. D.
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2 zcentral.Zcorp.Com overview - zprinter 350/zprinter 450 build chamber binder cartridge debris separator vacuum hose fast axis deck service station top cover control panel air wand heater (450 only) build bed arm holes glove box (450 only) control knob lcd display fine powder removal chamber parkin...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 3 push the control knob once to: • bring up the printer menu. • select a menu command. • start/stop/cancel a menu function. Turn the control knob left/right to highlight menu items. When selecting the raise/lower platform commands, hold the control knob down to raise/lower the pla...
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4 zcentral.Zcorp.Com welcome to the zprinter ® 350/ zprinter ® 450 quick start guide this guide is intended as a handy reference for users who are familiar with their 3d printer and just need to print a part. The guide assumes that: • the zprinter is properly installed and running, and that no error...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 5 2. Check the printer before you start your print job, it’s important that you check the printer. A clean, well-maintained printer produces better parts, has less downtime, and needs fewer service calls. 1. Check for loose powder in or around the build bed, fast axis, and deck. I...
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6 zcentral.Zcorp.Com 3. Setup your build and print now that your printer is clean, you need to open up the 3d file using zprint, and select your printing parameters. 1. Open your file in zprint. 2. Select file > 3d print setup, or click on the toolbar., to open the 3d print setup dialog. 3. Check yo...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 7 4. Gross powder removal when the build is finished, you will need to remove the powder around the part. 4.1 automatic powder removal (zprinter 450 only) when the build is finished, the printer starts an automatic, heated drying cycle. A counter on the printer lcd counts down the...
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8 zcentral.Zcorp.Com 6. Routine cleaning after every build after every build, it is important to clean your printer following the steps below. A clean, well-maintained printer produces better parts, has less downtime, and needs fewer service calls. Routine cleaning includes the following steps: • va...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 9 6.4 clean the service station before you begin: • get several dry paper towels and a cotton swab. • get the squirt bottle filled with distilled water. • wear disposable gloves. • get the pick and syringe from the accessories kit. 1. Open the printer top cover and the service sta...
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10 zcentral.Zcorp.Com 6.5 clean the parking caps (zprinter 450 only) before you begin: • get several dry paper towels and a cotton swab. • get the squirt bottle filled with distilled water. • wear disposable gloves. • get the pick and syringe from the accessories kit. 1. Lift the parking cap cover t...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 11 7. Post-processing with z-bond for complete instructions, refer to the hardware manual for your printer, or to our 3d user web site at zcentral.Zcorp.Com . 7.1 preparation • ensure the part is both completely dry and completely free of loose powder. • wear a lab coat or smock, ...
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12 zcentral.Zcorp.Com 8. Replace a print head for more details on performing these steps, refer to the addi- tional operations section of the hardware manual for your printer. 1. On the control panel select build chamber , then lower platform . Lower the build platform about 6 inches below the top. ...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 13 where to go for more information about your printer for additional information, consult the zprinter® 350 (or 450) hardware manual. These are found on the cd that was shipped with your printer. They are also available through the help function of zprint. About zprint software f...
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14 zcentral.Zcorp.Com notices copyright © z corporation 1995-2009. All rights reserved. The information in this document may not be duplicated or transmitted in any way without the express written consent of z corporation. The information contained herein is for the use of z corporation customers, w...
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Zcentral.Zcorp.Com 15 z corporation contact information: if you have any questions about your 3d printer or the zprint/zedit software, please contact your local reseller/ service provider. If they are unable to help, contact us directly. United states (corporate headquarters) 32 second avenue burlin...
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