User manual

Spectrum Z510 User Manual
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6 Service Menu and Other Maintenance
The ZPrint service menu is the user’s primary interface from the desktop when performing
routine maintenance functions on the Spectrum Z510 3D Printer.
6.1 Unpark
Unpark moves the carriage from its parked position, in
the service station, allowing the user to freely move the
gantry and carriage in order to perform routine
cleaning.
6.2 Purge Print Head
New print heads will be automatically purged of ink when ‘Auto Alignment’ is selected. If the
user wishes to manually start a purge cycle, there are two options:
Purge All Print Heads will initiate a purge cycle
for all print heads.
Purge New Print Heads will initiate a purge
cycle for new print heads only.
6.3 Check Powder Level
‘Check Powder Level’ will see if the Spectrum Z510 currently has enough powder in the feed
piston to complete the build currently active in ZPrint based on the feed pistons current position.
6.4 Drop Feed Piston
‘Drop Feed Piston’ will drop the feed piston to its lowest position from the desktop enabling the
user to easily add additional powder or begin gross depowdering.
6.5 Fill Bed
‘Fill bed’ initiates a cycle that will prepare the build piston for printing by automatically spreading
powder from the feed piston to the build.
6.6 Preheat Printer
‘Preheat Printer’ will activate the heater in the Spectrum Z510 and heat the build area to a
predetermined temperature based on the material being used.
6.7 Maintenance
The ‘Maintenance’ feature keeps a record of the distance travel by the fast axis, slow axis and
pistons. This is an indicator for the user as to whether or not the Spectrum Z510 requires
lubrication. The ZPrint Software will prompt the user when maintenance of these items is
required. The following sub-sections detail the instructions for lubrication when the need arises.