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4 Using the ZPrint

Software

This chapter will briefly explain how to set up the build, check the settings, and print. For more

information about the features in the ZPrint Software, please refer to the ZPrint Software User

Manual.

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

are located in Section 1.2 of the ZPrint Software User Manual.

4.1 Tips on Setting up the Build

 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.

 Orient parts so delicate features are supported in the z-axis, i.e. keep the attaching

feature directly below the fragile features. If a delicate feature is only supported by

unprinted powder the chances of breaking that small feature during depowdering is

greatly increased.

 When building delicate parts use the “Fixture” function to cradle the part. Raising the

part 0.25” (6.4 mm) from the bottom of the build and creating a fixture under the part will

produce a cradle that can be handled. The part inside the cradle can easily be

transported to an oven or the depowderer.

 Do not enable the bleed compensation feature if you are building a part with features

under 0.050" (1.27 mm). Enabling bleed compensation may reduce the feature size.

 To increase the strength of thin parts, you can decrease the layer thickness to 0.0035”

(0.089 mm) if you are using high composite powder systems. Then choose to override

the saturation values. Input the saturation values used for printing at 0.004” (0.102

mm). This increases the binder to powder ratio and wets more of the resins in the

powder system. As you increase the strength of the part in this manner you are also

increasing the amount of time to dry the part. Oven drying the part is recommended.