Hardware manual

ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual Setup And Print The Build

10/21/08

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 Post-

Processing 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. Hold the Control Knob down to

raise the platform closer to the top of the Build Bed.

3. Gently lift the part and place it in the Post-Processing Unit.

4. Close the top cover of the Post-Processing Unit and select

DEPOWDER on the LCD menu to start the

air compressor.

5. Slide your arms into the chamber through the two openings and remove the Air Wand from its clip.

• Test the air pressure against your hand before applying air to the part. Adjust the pressure by turn-

ing the brass control nut located at the junction between the Air Wand and its air hose.

• Use light pressure for delicate or thin-walled parts. If the air pressure is too strong, you run the risk

of breaking a feature.

6. Apply air to the part to clean off all remaining powder.

Best Practices For Vibrant Colors: Brushing your part before infiltration will greatly enhance its color.

Go over the part using the 2" Soft Bristle Brush, the double-ended Stiff Bristle Brush, or the Medium

Bristle Brush that is shipped with your printer Accessories Kit. Not every part will look like it needs

brushing, but every part will benefit from brushing and will assure the best possible finished part. After

brushing the part, use the Air Wand to remove any remaining powder on the part.

Refer to the Color Quality Best Practices document on our Web site for complete information (zcen-

tral.zcorp.com).

Best Practices For Cleaning: When finished, use the Air Wand to quickly clean the Post-Processing

Unit of all powder. Apply air around each side of the chamber and the backside of the top cover to

remove any excess powder.

7. Turn the air compressor off by pushing the Control Knob once and return the Air Wand to its clip.