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Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual Troubleshooting

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If the control pad illuminates but nothing happens after that, shut the machine off and turn it back

on again. The machine should come online. But if it does not, please contact your authorized

Z Corporation Service Provider

9.5 Parts are unusually weak or crumbly

• Is the data file known to be without errors?

If the *.stl file is not near perfect you will have problems printing the part. Open the file in the soft-

ware and inspect it layer by layer to ensure there are no gaps and the part does not overlap other

parts.

• Is there enough binder in the feed bottles?

When you start the build, a reminder box will pop up asking you to check if there is enough binder

in the feed bottles. If you plan to start a large build make sure binder bottles are full.

• Is the saturation too low?

If your parts are unusually crumbly, check to make sure your saturation levels are not set too low

for this type of part. Return to working with the default saturation values for the material type. If

this does not work, please contact your authorized Z Corporation Service Provider

9.6 Printer looks like it is printing, but is not laying down binder

If you are using Bleed Compensation, it is not uncommon for the printer to move and lay down little or no

binder for the first few layers of a part.

As you begin printing, carefully watch the printer to see if it is printing normally. It may be that the print

heads are not properly seated in the carriage. This can cause a bad connection with the temperature sen-

sor and the print heads will overheat. Prolonged periods of attempting to print without binder flow will dam-

age the print head. You will need to replace the print heads.

9.7 Air has Entered the Binder Fluid Lines

When removing binder, by either disconnecting the airlines from the binder bottles, or if the binder runs out

while printing, air may enter the fluid lines. Air in the fluid lines will result in early printhead mortality. Air can

be easily detected by looking to see if there are air bubbles in the fluid line. To remove air from the fluid

lines, follow the instructions below:

1. Select Bleed Air on the Service menu. Press Start to initiate the Bleed Air function.