ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Part Number 09577 Rev.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ZPrinter 650 Overview ............................................................... 1 1.1 New Features ........................................................................................... 1.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 1.3.1 Recommended System ...
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual 2.8 Transform The Part in ZPrint .................................................................... 2.9 Fixtures ..................................................................................................... 2.9.1 Create a Fixture for an entire part..................................................... 2.9.2 Create a Fixture for a portion of a part.............................................. 2.10 Check the Build Layers for Errors or a Collision .......................
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual 6.8 Clean The Spreader Roller ....................................................................... 70 6.9 Printer Storage Preparation ...................................................................... 70 7 Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 ............................................ 71 7.1 Try This First............................................................................................. 7.2 Problems Powering Up ..................................................
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1 ZPrinter 650 Overview Welcome to the exciting world of 3D Printing with our newest 3D Printer, the ZPrinter 650. The ZPrinter 650 incorporates many new features that automate and streamline the 3D printing process. The full-color capability, an easy-to-use, quiet, office-friendly design, combined with high-performance composite materials, makes ZPrinter 650 the fastest, most cost-effective 3D printer available today for rapid prototyping.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview Build Volume 10” x 15” x 8” (254 mm x 381 mm x 203 mm) Build Speed Layer Thickness Resolution Noise Levels 1200 cubic inches build capacity 2-4 layers per minute .0035” - .004” (.089 - .102 mm) 600 x 540 dpi print resolution During Printing = 57dB Emptying Overflow = 66dB Vacuuming - Cover Open = 72dB CSA, CE Approval Power Requirements Fine Powder Removal = 72dB Meets CE certification standards and UL standards. 100V, ~50-60 Hz, 15 Amp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview • A 3D Printer • Importing a solid 3D modeling file into the ZPrint Software • Setting up your files to print in the ZPrint/ZEdit Software • Printing, powder removal, and drying the part • (Optional) Applying post-processing materials to the printed part To start, the ZPrint Software takes a three-dimensional design file, (ZPrint is compatible with most 3D modeling software files) and converts it into cross-sections, or layers, that are between
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1.5 3D Printing Process Diagram 1.6 Important Terms Air Wand - The tool located in the Post-Processing Unit that supplies air pressure. Use this tool to remove all remaining powder from a part after the initial (automatic or manual) powder removal. Alignment Sensor Window - Located on the underside of the Carriage unit.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview Infiltration - Process of applying various post-processing products (resins, wax, epoxy, etc.) to fully depowdered parts to give them specific properties such as strength, durability, and color vibrancy. LCD - Liquid Crystal Display. Parking Caps - Printer component that prevents the print heads from drying out between print jobs. It is important to clean the Parking Caps after every build.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1.7 ZPrinter 650 Components The main components of the ZPrinter 650 system are highlighted below. 1.7.1 System Exterior zcentral.zcorp.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1.11 Carriage, Print Heads, and Pogo Pins 1.11.1 Front View zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1.11.2 Top Inside View Number Component 1 Pogo Pins (5 sets total) 2 Septum (5 total) Note: Carriage cover shown removed. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview 1.12 LCD Menu And Control Knob (Control Panel) 1.12.1 Control Knob Operations Push the Control Knob once to: • Bring up the LCD menu. • Select a menu item. • Open a submenu. • Start/Cancel/Stop a menu function. Turn the Control Knob left or right to: • Highlight a menu item. 1.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ZPrinter 650 Overview Both programs include a searchable Help system and links to additional information on our User Web site regarding 3D applications and printing/post-processing techniques. Post-Processing Learn more about the different post-processing products that are available to use with your printer, on the Materials section of our User Web site at zcentral.zcorp.com. Consumables To order consumables/materials, visit ZShop at zshop.zcorp.com.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2 Setup And Print The Build This section will show you how to use ZPrint to get your part ready to build, including adding fixtures and transforming the part. Then it will show you how to get your ZPrinter 650 ready and actually print your part. 2.1 Overview To Printing Speed, Part Strength, And Part Accuracy There are three important characteristics to 3D printing that will help you print the best parts for your intended purposes.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2.2.1 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area Place the hollow side of a part facing down in the Build Bed to allow powder to evacuate during powder removal. Depending on how the part is imported into ZPrint, you may need to use the Rotate feature to correctly orient the part. Build parts that are delicate with a Fixture, to give them extra support and additional protection during powder removal. See Section 2.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build The remainder of this chapter takes you through setting up your build in ZPrint and printing a part. 2.3 ZPrint/ZEdit Installation If ZPrint has not been installed, you will first need to install it. Installation instructions are available in the ZPrint™ Software Manual. Be sure to install the software on the same computer that is connected to your 3D Printer. Also be sure you use the version of ZPrint that came with the ZPrinter 650.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 3. If the Choose Units dialog opens, choose the display units that correspond to the part dimensions and then click Next. The file is opened in a new ZPrint window using the units specified in this dialog. 4. If you would like to add additional files to the build, select File > Import and select more files. By default, ZPrint will position each file in the Build Bed for the fastest print time. 2.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 3. In the Select 3D Printer dialog, choose Network as the Port Type. Click the Find button to locate the printer on the network. If the printer is connected to the network, it will appear on the list. Select the printer and click OK. 4. The Default Printer Settings dialog reopens showing your new default settings. To save your settings, click the Save As Default button. You can change these settings at any time by repeating Steps 1 - 4. zcentral.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2.7 Check The Default Powder Settings 1. Select Settings > Powder Settings to display the Powder Settings dialog. 2. Select the printer and the powder type from the left-side panel to view the settings for that combination. • ZPrint defaults to the recommended powder settings for the Layer Thickness, Saturation Levels, Binder/Volume Ratio, Bleed Compensation, Anisotropic Scaling and Fixture Clearance.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build ZPrint Transform Menu Translate Positions the selected part by the amount specified for the X, Y, and Z coordinates. The default values of 0,0,0, represent the lower-left corner of the Build Bed. Rotate/Rotate Group - Rotates the selected part in the specified plane (view). Rotate Select your part (left-click on the part in ZPrint) and select Transform > Rotate.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build Mirror/Mirror Group - Mirror a part in the X, Y, or Z direction. Mirror Select your part. Select Transform > Mirror. Choose a direction to mirror the part. Justify Justify/Justify Group - Aligns or “justifies” the selected part to a specified location in the Build Bed. Options include Left/Right, Front/Back, and Bottom of the Build Bed. Select the part. Select Transform > Justify. Choose your settings.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build You can generate a Fixture for an entire part, for a portion of a part, or for a part feature that needs additional support. Fixtures also provide these benefits: • Supports parts during powder removal process. • Supports delicate, thin parts for easy removal from the printer and handling during post-processing. • Keeps multiple parts from bumping into each other, or into the Build Bed walls during powder removal.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 4. Click OK. The Fixture is generated. The fixture is shown in white on the screen. 5. Select View > Collision Detection to ensure the Fixture is not touching the part. If the Fixture is touching the part, do the following: • Select the fixture and press Delete on your keyboard. • Open the Make Fixture dialog and increase the Accuracy Coefficient value by 1 (one). • Click OK to regenerate the Fixture. • Run Collision Detection again. 2.9.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 4. When you have positioned the box, click OK in the Make Fixture dialog. The Fixture is generated for the specified area. The fixture is shown in white on the screen. 2.10 Check the Build Layers for Errors or a Collision It is strongly recommended that the Slice View (2D icon) and Collision Detection be utilized before beginning a build.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2. Check that the printer listed in the Select Printer field is the printer connected with the computer running ZPrint, and that the printer is Online. • If the printer is Offline, the Select Printer field will display Offline beside the printer name. Click the Select Printer button to locate an Online printer via a Network connection. 3. Bleed Compensation is checked (On) by default.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build A clean, properly prepared Build Bed 2.13 Print the Build 1. Select File > 3D Print, or click on the Toolbar, to display the Printer Status dialog. NOTE: ZPrint checks the printer readiness and calculates the materials needed to complete the build. The results are reported in the Printer Status dialog for you to check before starting the build. • The dialog shows OK for each item and the Print button is enabled when the printer is ready.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build • Print in Monochrome - Prints a color part in monochrome (no color). Printing in monochrome speeds up the print time and is useful for prototypes that do not require color for evaluation. • Preheat Build - Delays starting the print job until the printer has reached its full temperature. • Check that Service Station is clean. See Section 3.5 for instructions on how to clean the Service Station.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2.14 Dry The Part When your part is finished printing, the printer runs a drying cycle. A timer on the LCD menu will countdown the time remaining to dry the part. Drying the part gives it added strength, so you should not handle parts before they have adequately dried. • You can leave the part in the Build Bed after the drying cycle ends and it will continue to increase in strength.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build NOTE: Unused powder that is emptied or vacuumed from the Build Bed is recycled back into the printer Feeder so it can be used for future builds. 2.16 Fine Powder Removal After the bulk of the powder is removed from the Build Bed, gently pick up the part and place it in the PostProcessing Unit where you clean the part of any remaining powder with the Air Wand. 1. Open the printer top cover. 2. Select BUILD CHAMBER > RAISE PLATFORM on the LCD menu.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build 2.17 The Next Step Right now - after depowdering and before post-processing - while the part continues to dry, take a few minutes and clean the printer. Regular cleaning and maintenance is the simplest, best way to ensure your parts look their best, and to keep your printer running trouble-free. See Section 3, ’Routine Cleaning’ for complete details on how to perform these routine cleaning tasks.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3 Routine Cleaning This chapter describes the routine cleaning you should complete after every build. This will prepare the printer for the next build and keep the printer running smoothly and problem free. These tasks take only a few minutes to perform but make a huge difference in how well your printer runs. • Section 3.1, ’Vacuum Excess Powder’ • Section 3.2, ’Empty The Debris Separator’ • Section 3.3, ’Clean The Parking Caps’ • Section 3.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3.2 Empty The Debris Separator After vacuuming, empty the Debris Separator. The Debris Separator catches any large particles and keeps those pieces from being recycled into the feeder. To empty the Debris Separator follow the steps below. 1. Pull the Debris Separator out of its holder on the printer. 2. Empty the contents into a trash receptacle. 3. Use the soft brush found in the Accessory Kit to brush any caked-on powder from the screen. 4.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3.3 Clean The Parking Caps The Parking Caps keep the print heads from drying out between print jobs. Cleaning the Parking Caps after every build results in longer lasting print heads and precise accuracy during printing. The Parking Caps are located on the right end of the Fast Axis. Before you begin: • Get several dry paper towels. • Get the squirt bottle included in your Accessories Kit. • Fill the squirt bottle with distilled water.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 4. Squirt the distilled water onto the Caps. The water should drain out through the Spittoon under the Caps. 5. Use a dry paper towel to wipe the caps clean. 6. Remove the paper towels from the Build Bed and Deck. Wipe up any water on the Build Bed, Fast Axis or Deck. 7. Remove the paper towels from the front overflow and dry it thoroughly. 8. Vacuum the Build Bed and Deck remove any powder dislodged from the Rails or Carriage. 9.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3.4 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage Keeping the Fast Axis Rails and Carriage clean will keep the Carriage moving smoothly and thus optimize printing accuracy. 1. Pull the Fast Axis toward you. 2. Using a paper towel dampened with distilled water, wipe the top and bottom Rails to remove any powder. Move the Carriage back and forth as needed to clean the entire length of both rails. 3. Dry the Rails thoroughly using a clean dry paper towel.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3.5 Clean The Service Station The function of the Service Station is to clean the print heads during printing. Clean the Service Station after every build to remove residue buildup and to ensure the printer runs optimally for your next print job. Before you begin: • Get several dry paper towels and a cotton swab. • Get the squirt bottle filled with distilled water. • Wear disposable gloves. • Get the Pick and Small Syringe from the Accessories Kit. 3.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3.5.2 Example - Clean Service Station Number Description 1 Wash Holes Clean and Open 2 Squeegee Clean and Dry 3 Spit Plate Clean 4 Housing Clean 5 Overflow and Build Bed Clean 3.5.3 Cleaning Procedure 1. Place paper towels around the Service Station, and between the Service Station and the Build Bed. 2. Cover the front overflow with paper towels. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 3. Position the squirt bottle close to the station and squirt water on and around the squeegee. 4. Use the cotton swabs or a paper towel and wipe the front and back of the squeegee. Use the Pick to scrape excess powder out of any corners. 5. Lift the spit plate up off the Service Station and clean it with a paper towel. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Routine Cleaning 6. Wipe off any water or cleaning solution on the Wash Holes. Thoroughly wipe the Service Station clean. 7. Install a needle onto the small syringe. Gently push the tip of the needle through each of the six Wash Holes to clear them. 8. Wipe up any water that may have spilled onto the Deck or Build Bed. 9. Replace the spit plate, using the edge tabs for correct alignment. 10. Close the printer top cover. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Post-Processing With Z-Bond 4 Post-Processing With Z-Bond This section describes post-processing a part using Z-Bond™ Instant Infiltrant. The infiltrant soaks into the newly-printed part and bonds the printed powder together. This both strengthens the part and creates more vibrant colors. Z-Bond is available in larger bottles for use in the dipping method. For parts with delicate features, smaller bottles of Z-Bond are available for drizzling onto a part.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Post-Processing With Z-Bond 4.2 Using the Post-Processing Unit The Post-Processing Unit provides a convenient way to infiltrate parts without having to move the part to a separate work area. Follow the steps below to set up the Post-Processing Unit for infiltration. CAUTION The Post-Processing Unit is for use with Z-Bond only. Do not use with any other Infiltrant. Do not use with spray paint of any kind, or with any flammable spray.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Post-Processing With Z-Bond 5. Lower the metal tray to the bottom of the Post-Processing Unit and press down to snap it in place. 6. Turn on the carbon air filter to capture any fumes from the infiltration. On the LCD Menu, select POST PROCESS MENU, then POST PROCESS FILTER and TURN ON. 4.3 Post-Processing Using the Dipping Method Most parts can be infiltrated simply by dipping briefly in the Z-Bond, then allowing the part to dry.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Post-Processing With Z-Bond 1. Place wax paper where you will be working. 2. Open the bottle and attach the spout. 3. Drizzle Z-Bond onto the part. Start with the most delicate areas first. Wet as much of the part as you can easily reach. 4. Reposition the part and repeat this process until the entire part is infiltrated. QSG-24 5. Quickly and thoroughly wipe any excess liquid off the part with the paper towels and place the part on the wax paper. 6.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5 Additional Operations When you start a print job, ZPrint checks the printer to ensure there are enough materials to complete the job and that the printer is properly prepared before starting the job. If the printer does not have enough powder, binder, or print head life to complete the job, a message appears in the Printer Status dialog telling you what you need to do to prepare the printer before printing.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations In the example above, the Printer Status dialog shows the printer is ready for printing. Notice that each item shows OK, and the Print button is enabled. From here you would choose your printing options and click Print to start the job.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5.2 Change Print Head(s) If the Printer Status dialog indicates one or more print heads needs changing, follow the steps below. 1. On the Control Panel select BUILD CHAMBER, then LOWER PLATFORM. Continue holding in the Control Knob until the build bed is about 6” below the top. 2. On the printer’s LCD menu, select PRINT HEADS then CHANGE PRINT HEADS. The fast axis moves to the service position. 3.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 6. Lift the print heads to be replaced out of their slots and properly recycle or dispose of any empty cartridge(s). 7. Get an alcohol swab (included with your Startup Kit). Snap it to break the glass inside, and squeeze the tube to saturate the swab . 8. For each printhead being replaced, wipe off all the pogo pins (inside the carriage) with the alcohol swab. Use additional swabs if needed. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 9. Remove the new printhead from its packaging. Be sure to pull the tape tab off of the new printhead. 10. Insert each new printhead. Press down firmly on the top of the printhead, at the same side as the pogo pins, to securely fit a printhead into its slot. 11. Close the carriage cover by pressing down until you hear it click shut. Be sure both latches are engaged. 12. Close the printer top cover. Select CONTINUE then EXIT on the LCD. 13.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5.3 Add Binder If there is not enough binder in one or more of the cartridges, ZPrint displays BINDER LOW in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add binder unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog. To add binder, follow the steps below. 1. Pull the empty binder cartridge out of its housing on the printer. 2. Get a new binder cartridge.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5.4 Add Powder To The Feeder ZPrint evaluates the geometry of the part to determine if there is enough powder in the Feeder to complete the build. If there is not enough powder, ZPrint displays ADD POWDER in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add powder to the Feeder unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog. To add powder, follow the steps below. 1.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5.5 Add Cleaning Solution If there is not enough cleaning solution, ZPrint displays ADD CLEANING SOLUTION in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add cleaning solution unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog. To add cleaning solution, follow the steps below. 1. Open the lower door (under the Build Chamber). 2. Pull the empty cleaning solution cartridge out of its housing on the printer. 3.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Additional Operations 5.7 Position Build Piston (Build Bed) The Build Bed platform must be in its proper position at the top of the Build Bed in order for the printer to fill the bed and spread a layer of powder before starting a print job. If you see the message RAISE BUILD in the Printer Status dialog, go to the printer and select PREP BUILD CHAMBER to raise the platform to its proper position. 5.8 Cover The printer cannot start a print job when the top cover is open.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6 Printer Maintenance This chapter details how to perform maintenance on your printer and how to prepare your printer for storage if you will not be running it for extended periods. Most of these procedures are only performed when you are prompted to in the ZPrint Maintenance dialog. Others should be performed at the recommended frequency detailed in each procedure below. • Section 6.1, ’Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication’ • Section 6.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 4. Using a paper towel dampened with distilled water, wipe the top and bottom Rails to remove any powder. Move the Carriage back and forth as needed to clean the entire length of both rails. 5. Dry both Rails thoroughly with a clean dry paper towel. 6. Using a fresh paper towel, wipe the Carriage to remove any powder. 7. Locate the Fast Axis oiling hole, located in the top of the Fast Axis near the left end. 8.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 5. Look into the left end of the printer, in between the Waste Tray and the pocket for the Cleaning Solution Cartridge and locate the piston screw. Number Component 1 Waste Tray 2 Piston Screw 3 Pocket for Cleaning Solution Cartridge 6. Reach into the left end of the printer and wipe the Piston Screw clean of old grease, dust, etc. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 7. Touch the grease gun to the Piston Screw and squeeze the trigger twice at the top of the Piston Screw (under the Build Bed), and then squeeze the trigger once at the middle of the Piston Screw. 8. Spread the grease up and down the Piston Screw to evenly distribute it over the entire length of the screw. 9. Move the Build Bed up and down through its full range of travel a couple of times to finish lubricating the screw.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 3. Pull the Fast Axis forward until you see the Slow Axis bearing in the center of the opening on the Fast Axis. 4. Assemble the grease gun that is part of your Accessories Kit according to the instructions. 5. Squeeze the handle until grease dispenses from the tip. Wipe clean with a clean paper towel. 6. Place the tip of the grease gun over the grease fitting. Push down to snap the gun into place on the fitting. 7.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual 3. Printer Maintenance Lower the retainer. 4. Remove the old Carbon Filter 5. Install the new Carbon Filter with the label at the top and facing out at you as shown. 6. Raise the retainer and latch it closed. 6.5 Clean The Alignment Sensor Window Frequency: Clean the Alignment Sensor Window every time you change a print head, or remove a print head to clean the contacts and pogo pins. 1. On the Control Panel select BUILD CHAMBER, then LOWER PLATFORM.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6.6 Clean The Fast Axis Pulleys Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems or errors related to the Fast Axis motion. 1. Slide the fast axis out toward you. 2. Using the pick from the Accessories Kit, reach into the keyhole slot at the end of the fast axis and carefully remove any debris or powder from the teeth of the pulley.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 2. Unsnap the top deck from the chassis by pulling up at the front edge. 3. Lift up the front edge of the deck and slide the deck out toward you. Remove the deck from the printer. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 4. On the LCD select VACUUM to turn the vacuum on. Thoroughly vacuum the area around the slow axis rails. Number Component 1 Slow Axis Rails 2 Ends of Rail 5. Using a paper towel dampened with distilled water clean the slow axis rails on both sides. Carefully clean any debris from the ends of the left rail (see also next step). Dry both rails thoroughly with a clean dry paper towel. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6. Using the pick from the Accessories Kit, reach below the slow axis rail and carefully remove any debris or powder from the teeth of the pulley. Slide the fast axis assembly forward and back to rotate the pulley and expose all the teeth. Also clean any buildup or debris from the end of the rail. Number Component 1 Slow Axis Rail 2 Pulley 3 End of Rail 7. Repeat this for the pulley at the other end. 8. Vacuum or sweep up any debris that fell.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 9. Slide the deck back into position. Line up the cutout in the deck with the Service Station. 10. Press down on the front, middle and rear of the deck as shown to snap all 6 retainers back into position. 11. Replace the screws. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Printer Maintenance 6.8 Clean The Spreader Roller Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems related to the surface finish of horizontal surfaces. 1. On the LCD, select BUILD CHAMBER then LOWER PLATFORM. Lower the build bed by 4-5 inches. 2. Move the Fast Axis out over the build bed. 3. In ZPrint select Service then Toggle Roller On/Off to turn the Spreader Roller on. 4.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7 Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 If you should encounter any problems with your ZPrinter 650, the steps below will help you troubleshoot the problem and, in most cases, correct it yourself. If you need to call service, we’ve provided a list of the information to have ready for your Service Provider. Start Here Start with Section 7.1, ’Try This First’. In many cases this will solve the problem.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.1 Try This First Before calling for service, follow these steps: 1. Clean the machine thoroughly! This includes all parts of the deck, service station, axis rails, pulley teeth, and pogo pins. Remove any debris build up at the ends of travel, on the axis rail and even on the axis rail supports. • Section 3.1, ’Vacuum Excess Powder’ • Section 3.2, ’Empty The Debris Separator’ • Section 3.3, ’Clean The Parking Caps’ • Section 3.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.2 Problems Powering Up If your printer does not power up normally, use the flowchart below. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.3 Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the print heads, and that all share a common set of solutions. The same solutions also apply to parts that are weak and break too easily.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.4 Alignment Errors If you have run an alignment pattern and the printer reports that the alignment has failed, follow the troubleshooting flowchart below. How to do it If it passes alignment but the print quality is not OK, see Section 7.3, ’Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts’. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.5 Motion Errors - Fast Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Fast Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.6 Motion Errors - Slow Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Slow Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions.
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ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.7 Network Errors - Cannot Connect to Printer If you have trouble connecting to your printer over the network, follow the troubleshooting flowchart below. zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.8 Network Errors - Packet Timeout Explanation: The Packet Time Out error is a result of lost or impaired communication between the printer and the PC. A Packet Time Out error may also occur if the file is too large and the PC cannot transfer the file data fast enough. For example, some files may be layer-data heavy, meaning that the bulk of the data is in a small quantity of layers.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 Solution: If your parts are thin-walled or just small, you may want to consider not using the automatic Empty Build Chamber feature. We also recommend that you generate a fixture with bumpers to support your part during the automatic empty build chamber cycle. In the screen shown below, the red area is the fixture and bumpers generated by ZPrint. Also try these: • Check the saturation levels for your powder type. If you load a .
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.10 Part Quality Issues - Streaky or Striped Parts, Delamination Explanation: Streaky or striped parts are caused either by powder buildup on the print head, a failed print head, or an electrical issue within the printer. Delamination (layers splitting apart) may be due to a print head that is caked with powder, or a pause in network communications. Solution - Both: • Clean the service station. See Section 3.5, ’Clean The Service Station’.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.11 Part Quality Issues - Bad Surface Finish The problems behind bad surface finish on parts will be different depending on whether the rough surface is in the vertical plane or the horizontal plane. 7.11.1 Bad Horizontal Surface Finish Explanation: A bad surface finish on horizontal surfaces is usually the result of debris buildup on the Spreader Roller.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 Solution - Print Heads Troubleshoot using Section 7.3, ’Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts’. Solution - Motion Problems • Clean the Fast Axis Rails. See Section 3.4, ’Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage’. • Clean the Fast Axis Pulleys. See Section 6.6, ’Clean The Fast Axis Pulleys’. • Clean the Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys. See Section 6.7, ’Clean The Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys’. 7.12 Miscellaneous Problems 7.12.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.12.2 Binder Cartridge is Full But ZPrint Indicates Empty Explanation: This is usually caused by a damaged binder cartridge, or a failure in the binder cartridge pocket. Solution: • Remove and reseat the binder cartridge. Check the following: • Be sure it’s the correct cartridge for that pocket. • Check the label to be sure it’s oriented correctly. • Snap it fully into place in the pocket.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 7.13 Error Codes and Messages - Background Details Below is a more detailed explanation of some of the error codes and messages the printer may report. ERROR CODE Error 40800 Error 1004 Error 1010 Error 1009 Error 1003 Explanation: 1000ml is the expected life of a print head that uses clear binder; 500ml is expected life for a color or black print head. In the rare instances where they do not, the reasons are varied.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual ERROR CODE Error 2303 (0) Error 2303 (1) Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 Explanation: If the error shows 2303 (0) it means that there is excessive friction on the slow axis rails, or something is obstructing the travel path of the axis. If the error is 2303 (1), it means that there is excessive friction on the fast axis rails, or something is obstructing the travel path of the axis. Solution: First, ensure there is nothing blocking the travel path of either axis.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 650 • Log File (obtainable through the ZPrint Software Service Menu) • .INI File (Obtainable through the ZPrint Software Service Menu) • SPREAD.CSV File(Z450 and Z650) (Obtainable through the ZPrint Software Service Menu, Receive File option) • Head Report Information (Obtainable through the ZPrint Software Service Menu) • Binder/Powder Types • Binder/Powder Expiration Dates • EXACT Error Code/ Description of Problem zcentral.zcorp.
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Index Numerics D 3D Print Setup dialog, 29 3D Printing description, 1 3D Printing Process Diagram, 4 Debris Filter, Definition, 4 Debris Filter, Empty, 37 Deck, Definition, 4 Default Powder Settings, 24 Default Printer Settings, 22 Default Settings, Check or Change, 22 Depowder, Definition, 4 Diagram of interior and exterior saturation, 3 Diagram, 3D Printing, 4 Diagram, Accessories Kit, 17 Diagram, Carriage, 14 Diagram, Parking Caps, 13 Diagram, Pogo Pins, 14 Diagram, Prin
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Index Error 43000, 77, , 79 Error 60700, 74 Error 60701, 74 Error 60702, 74 Make Fixture, General Preferences, 27 Materials, 2, , 89 Mirror, Toolbar Shortcut, 26 Monochrome, Print option, 32 F N Fast Axis Bearing, Lubrication, 59 Feeder, Add Powder, 56 Feeder, Definition, 4 Fine Powder Removal, 34 Fixture, Create for a part portion, 28 Fixture, Create for entire part, 27 Fixture, Holes between walls, 27 Fixture, Make Bumper, 27 Fixtures, 26 Fixtures, Collision Detection an
ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Index T Print Head(s), Change, 52 Print Head, Definition, 5 Print Heads, 2 Print Job Options, 31 Print the Build, 31 Printer Maintenance, 59 Printer Settings, Default, 22 Printer Status Dialog, Add Powder Message, 56 Printer Status Dialog, Change Print Head Message, 52 Printer Status Dialog, Close Cover Message, 58 Printer Status Dialog, Messages, 50 Printer Status Dialog, Raise Build, 58 Printer Status, Dialog, 31 Printer Storage, 70 Printing Dialog, 32 Printing Speed, Overv
