User`s manual

ZPrint™ Software Manual Service Menu

11/30/09

Auto Alignment. Aligns the print heads after they have been changed (color printers).

Purge Print Heads. Select after changing a print head and before running the alignment test. This

runs binder through the print head, replacing the HP ink with binder.

Print Purge Block. Prints a small flat block under the part to help flush the last remnants of black ink out

of the HP 11 print head (monochrome printers).

Check Powder Level. Select to have the system check whether there is enough powder in the Feeder

and if there is enough room in the Build Bed to complete the current print job.

Drop Feed Piston. Lowers the feed piston automatically. This is the same as selecting the Feed

Down button (310 Plus/510/406), or the

BUILD CHAMBER > LOWER PLATFORM command on the

ZPrinter 350, 450 or 650 LCD Panel.

Fill Bed. Prepares the build to print by filling the Build Bed with powder. This is the equivalent of

selecting the Fill Bed command on the Control Panel.

Preheat Printer. Heats the printer to the proper temperature before printing. This may add some time

to your overall print time.

Maintenance. Select to view the status of the Fast Axis Bearings, the Slow Axis Bearings, the Piston

Screw, the Wash Fluid, and the Waste Tray service items. ZPrint will automatically prompt you when it

is time to perform maintenance on any of these items.

Highlight a Service Item in the Maintenance dialog and click the Help button to view the procedure for

the selected Service Item.

An example of the Maintenance dialog (ZPrinter 450).

Bleed Air. Select to remove air from the fluid system. Use this feature only under the guidance of the

Service Department, or an authorized Service Provider.

NOTE: Spectrum Z510/DESIGNmate Cx - Air bubbles that are smaller than .5” are normal and will not

affect the print head life or the binder flow.

Service Print Heads. (Shortcut Key: F3) Select to service the print head if it is not printing well.