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Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software

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6 Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software

This chapter will briefly describe firmware and how to install it from the 3DP User Website, how to set up a

build, check the build settings, and print. For more information about the features in the ZPrint Software,

please refer to the ZPrint Software Manual

6.1 Firmware Overview

Firmware tests and checks certain diagnostics related to printer maintenance prior to each build. When the

firmware detects that maintenance is required, a message appears in the ZPrint software and on the

printer control panel alerting the user to perform a cleaning/lubrication maintenance task before the printer

will start the current build. You only need to perform this type of maintenance when you are prompted to in

the ZPrint Software or via a message on your 3D printer LCD.

The 3DP User Website contains the most recent firmware file for your 3D Printer. Users purchasing a new

printer will not need to download this file as it is already installed on all new printers, but all others should

download the file and replace the firmware they are currently running on their system. The installation only

takes a few seconds.

PLEASE NOTE: Make sure you install the firmware on the computer that is connected

to your 3D Printer and that the printer is Online.

Click 3D Printer

to locate the latest version of firmware for your Z510 3D Printer on the 3DP™ User Web-

site, or follow Step 1 (Section 6.2) below. Complete the procedure in 6.2 to install your firmware.

6.2 Install Firmware from the 3DP™ User Website

1. Go to the 3DP™ User Website and log on. From the homepage, click on Products and then select the

3D Printer Drivers/Software link. Select your printer and scroll down the page until you see the Firm-

ware section. Click on the Download Z510 3D Printer Firmware link. Save the zipped file to a loca-

tion on your system.

2. Unzip the file.

3. From your ZPrint Software, open the Service menu and select Upload New Firmware. Browse to the

.v42 file location and select the file.

4. When the installation has completed, your system will need to reboot. After rebooting, open the Ser-

vice menu and select Check Status. Check that the current firmware version number is listed and cor-

rect.

6.3 Tips on Setting up the Build

PLEASE NOTE: If the ZPrint Software has not been installed, install the software.

Instructions are located in the ZPrint Software Manual

• Do not tightly pack parts into the build. Keep in mind that you will need to depowder and remove them

from the build box. Allowing a little bit of room around the part so you can vacuum the powder away

and get your fingers around or under it.