User`s manual

ZPrint™ Software Manual Print The Build

11/30/09

6.3 3D Print With The ZPrinter 450 and 650

The following instructions are for the ZPrinter 450 and 650 only. All other printer types should skip this sec-

tion and go to Section 6.4 “3D Print for Older Printers”.

1. After confirming the printer and powder settings for the current print job, select File > 3D Print, or

select the icon on the Toolbar.

The Printer Status dialog opens.

2. ZPrint checks each item in the Printer Status dialog prior to printing to ensure there are enough mate-

rials to complete the current build. See Chapter 7 of this guide for instructions if you see a message to

add powder, to add binder, to change one or both print heads, to raise build, or to close the cover.

3. Click the Details button to view usage information specific to each print head, the binder, and the pow-

der levels.

4. Check or uncheck your Print Job Options for the current build.

Important: The Empty Build Piston after Printing option is checked by default. When checked, the

printer automatically removes the bulk of the powder from the Build Bed after the part is printed and

dried. If you are printing a part with especially delicate features, build the part with a Fixture, or

uncheck this option.

5. The Print button is enabled when each item, (except the Head Alignment and the Build Tempera-

ture items) displays OK. Click Print to start your build. After you click Print: