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Spectrum Z510 User Manual
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4.2 Open or Import the File(s)
1. Open the ZPrint Software. The open
dialog box will appear.
2. Choose the file you wish to open.
3. Click ‘Open’ or double-click the file.
4. Choose the dimensions and powder
type you will be using.
5. Click ‘OK’.
6. The file will be brought into the
software in a new window.
7. If you would like to add additional
files to this build, choose the ‘Import’
option under the File menu.
4.3 Part Orientation
4.3.1 Part Containing an Opening or
Hollow Area
 If the part has an opening or is
hollow, place the opening or hollow
side up. This will allow for the
removal of powder during the
depowdering process.
4.3.2 Part Containing Overhangs
 Unsupported overhangs should be
placed on the left hand-side and as
close to the build plate as possible.
The high definition composite
powder, being extremely fine, is
more fluid in the build. For increased
accuracy, the software provides a
fixturing feature that creates a cradle
for the overhanging area.
 Cylindrical features will be more
accurate when their axis is parallel to
the z-axis. For example, if you were
to print a bottle, the bottle would best
be printed standing up, with the
mouth of the bottle facing the top of
the printer.