Hardware manual

ZPrinter® 650 Hardware Manual
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10/21/08
2.8 Transform The Part in ZPrint .................................................................... 24
2.9 Fixtures ..................................................................................................... 26
2.9.1 Create a Fixture for an entire part..................................................... 27
2.9.2 Create a Fixture for a portion of a part.............................................. 28
2.10 Check the Build Layers for Errors or a Collision ..................................... 29
2.11 Check The Build Settings ....................................................................... 29
2.12 Prepare the Build Area ........................................................................... 30
2.13 Print the Build ......................................................................................... 31
2.14 Dry The Part ........................................................................................... 33
2.15 Automatic Powder Removal ................................................................... 33
2.16 Fine Powder Removal ............................................................................ 34
2.17 The Next Step......................................................................................... 35
3 Routine Cleaning ....................................................................... 36
3.1 Vacuum Excess Powder.......................................................................... 36
3.2 Empty The Debris Separator .................................................................... 37
3.3 Clean The Parking Caps........................................................................... 38
3.4 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage................................................... 41
3.5 Clean The Service Station ........................................................................ 42
3.5.1 Example - Dirty Service Station ........................................................ 42
3.5.2 Example - Clean Service Station ...................................................... 43
3.5.3 Cleaning Procedure .......................................................................... 43
4 Post-Processing With Z-Bond .................................................. 46
4.1 Preparation ............................................................................................... 46
4.2 Using the Post-Processing Unit ................................................................ 47
4.3 Post-Processing Using the Dipping Method ............................................. 48
4.4 Post-Processing Using the Drizzle Method .............................................. 48
5 Additional Operations ............................................................... 50
5.1 The Printer Status Dialog.......................................................................... 50
5.1.1 Ready to Print .................................................................................. 50
5.1.2 Not Ready to Print ........................................................................... 51
5.2 Change Print Head(s) ............................................................................... 52
5.3 Add Binder ................................................................................................ 55
5.4 Add Powder To The Feeder ..................................................................... 56
5.5 Add Cleaning Solution .............................................................................. 57
5.6 Replace the Waste Tray ........................................................................... 57
5.7 Position Build Piston (Build Bed) .............................................................. 58
5.8 Cover ........................................................................................................ 58
6 Printer Maintenance................................................................... 59
6.1 Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication ................................................................... 59
6.2 Piston Screw Lubrication .......................................................................... 60
6.3 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication .................................................................. 62
6.4 Replace the Carbon Filter......................................................................... 63
6.5 Clean The Alignment Sensor Window ...................................................... 64
6.6 Clean The Fast Axis Pulleys..................................................................... 65
6.7 Clean The Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys .................................................... 65