Owner`s manual

Z Corp. System Software

3 COMMUNICATING WITH THE 3D PRINTER

The System Software communicates with the Printer in several ways. It communicates with the

Printer during routine Service procedures, and allows the user to receive Printer Status.

3.1 SERVICE MENU

The System Software allows you to draw information from the Z

Corporation 3D Printer and activate some printer functions. The

basic Service menu is available when any Z Corp. Printer is

communicating with the software. For more information about how

the Service functions work, see the User Manual.

• Get Piston Levels. (Shortcut Key: F1) To check the available powder in the Feed

Piston and the remaining room in the Build Box, Select ‘Get Piston Levels’. This

option also communicates firmware version.

• Squirt Squeegee. (Shortcut Key: F2) This feature allows you to rinse the

squeegees in the Service Station or test the alignment of the Squeegee Squirters.

This feature applies to the Z406 and Z810 Printers.

• Service Print Head. (Shortcut Key: F3) This feature allows you to service the print

head if it is not printing well.

• Toggle Roller on/off. (Shortcut Key: F4) This allows you to activate the roller

independently for easy cleaning.

• Toggle Vacuum hi/low. (Shortcut Key: F5) This feature applies to the Z402 and

Z402C 3D Printers.

• Change Print Head. This feature allows you to change the print heads, as described

in detail in the User Manual.

• Flush Binder. This feature allows you to cycle fluid through the plumbing system,

which is useful in changing the binder color or binder type, as described in detail in

the User Manual.

• Report Capabilities. This feature allows you to view the capabilities of the Z

Corporation Printer connected to your computer. It reports the build size, and print

modes.

• Report Print Head Usage. This feature calculates the accumulated pixel usage for

all print heads.

• Stripe Test. This feature allows you to test the printing status of your print heads.

This feature is available on the Z406 and Z810 Printers.

• Upload New Firmware and Upload New Printer Configuration. These features

allow you to upgrade the firmware that is in your 3D Printer. The Service Department

will provide you with required upgrades and instructions. Use this option only under

the guidance of the Service Department.