3D Systems ZPrinter 850, Quick Start Manual

Page 1: ...ZPrinter 850 QUICK START GUIDE Part Number 95030 Rev B ...

Page 2: ...ZPrinter 850 Overview Binder Cartridges Debris Separator Heater Vent Vacuum Hose Fast Axis Build Bed Service Station partly hidden Control Panel Printing Storage ...

Page 3: ...he Control Knob left right to highlight menu items When selecting the Raise Lower Platform commands hold the Control Knob down to raise lower the platform Printing Storage Cleaning Solution Cartridge Waste Tray Quick Start Guide Squeeze Bottle and Oil Syringe and Tubing Grease Gun Replacement Print Heads Alcohol Swabs ...

Page 4: ...3dsystems com to learn more about 3D printing materials Best Practices and post processing tech niques 1 About 3D Printing 1 1 Before You Begin Ensure the ZPrinter 850 is properly installed and running and that no errors are displayed on the ZPrinter 850 control panel Ensure ZPrint Software Rev 7 14 or later is installed and running and the printer is connected to the same network as the computer ...

Page 5: ...ons below to print your part Section Title Page 2 Check The Printer 6 3 Setup Your Build And Print 7 4 Gross Powder Removal 10 5 Fine Powder Removal 12 6 Routine Cleaning After Every Build 13 7 Post Processing With Z Bond 19 8 Additional Printer Operations 23 ...

Page 6: ...u need to clean these areas follow the steps in Section 6 1 Vacuum Up Excess Powder 3 Check that the Debris Separator Parking Caps the Rails and Carriage and the Service Station are clean If any of these need cleaning follow the procedures in these sections Section 6 2 Clean The Debris Separator Section 6 3 Clean the Parking Caps Section 6 4 Clean The Rails and Carriage Section 6 5 Clean The Servi...

Page 7: ...ayer Thickness setting 0 004 or 1mm Check the Bleed Compensation option if it isn t checked already If you want to print all in one color check the Print in Monochrome option Click OK 3 ZPrint orients the part in the Build Bed for the fastest print time If you need to transform the part prior to printing you have a couple of options otherwise proceed with Step 4 In the Top or Side views of ZPrint ...

Page 8: ... be white on the outside The interior will be gray or black Preheat Build will cause the printer to turn on the heater in the build chamber prior to printing This warms the powder and binder and is used for certain combinations of powder and binder Visit the Materials section of our Web site at 3dscentral 3dsystems com to learn more about which binders and powders would benefit from preheating Del...

Page 9: ...ce the print heads If necessary print an alignment pattern and align the print heads Fill the Build Bed with powder and then spread one layer to make the Build Bed surface smooth 8 The Printing dialog opens and reports the status of the print job for the duration of the build This dialog details Estimated print finish time Estimated remaining print time Actual print start time Actual print elapsed...

Page 10: ...r away from the part using the vacuum Or run an Automatic Powder Removal cycle that you can control at the printer by selecting BUILD CHAMBER EMPTY BUILD CHAMBER on the LCD display 4 3 Moving Parts By Hand The following steps assume you will be using the Powder Recycling Station Large to fine depowder your parts 1 Open the glass cover of the Powder Recycling Station 2 Open the printer top cover an...

Page 11: ...ront of the cart is adja cent to the build plate 5 Using the handle pull the build plate up and towards the cart until it slides onto the cart 6 Move the cart to the Powder Recycling Sta tion Adjust the height of the cart so it is level with the opening of the Station 7 Slide the build plate carefully into the Pow der Recycling Station Alternatively for small parts one can also carefully move the ...

Page 12: ...un with the trigger Adjust the pressure on the Air Wand by turning the control nut located at the connection between the Air Wand and its air hose Important For thin walled or delicate parts start with light air pressure 4 Using the Air Wand or Air Gun remove all remaining powder on the part The vacuum will collect the powder through the perforated floor of the Powder Recy cling Station and recycl...

Page 13: ...Cleaning the Service Station 6 1 Vacuum Up Excess Powder Vacuum the Build Bed the Fast Axis and the Deck 1 Press the Control Knob once then select VACUUM on the LCD menu to turn on the vacuum 2 Slide the Fast Axis all the way to the back 3 Open the printer top cover and remove the vacuum hose from its stand 4 Vacuum all powder from the Build Bed but not under the Fast Axis and from the deck around...

Page 14: ...panel for a secure fit 6 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 Accessorie...

Page 15: ...or Deck 6 Remove the paper towels from the front overflow and dry it thoroughly 7 Be sure the Parking Caps are completely dry before starting your next build Note If the Caps are very dirty or if washing them as above is not sufficient then remove the Caps from the printer and wash them under running water Dry them thoroughly before reinstall ing them in the Fast Axis Service Station Carriage Pape...

Page 16: ...illed water to remove any powder Move the Carriage back and forth as needed to clean the entire length of both rails 3 Using a clean dry paper towel thoroughly dry both rails 4 Using a fresh paper towel wipe the Carriage to remove any powder 5 Wipe or vacuum the Build Bed and Deck as needed to remove any powder dislodged from the Rails and Carriage Important Never vacuum up water it will clog the ...

Page 17: ...inter 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 Syringe from the Accessories Kit Powder Binder ink Powder Clean Squeegee Clean Spit Plate Clean Housing Clean Deck and Bed ...

Page 18: ...er out of any cor ners 5 Remove the spit plate from the Service Station and clean it with a paper towel Replace the spit plate using the edge tabs for correct alignment 6 Install a needle onto the small syringe Gently push the tip of the needle through each of the six Wash Holes to clear them 7 Wipe off any water or wash fluid on the Wash Holes Thoroughly wipe the Service Station clean 8 Wipe up a...

Page 19: ...e the part is completely free of powder See Fine Powder Removal on page 12 Follow these preparation guidelines Ensure the part is completely dry before applying Z Bond Wear a lab coat or smock safety glasses and a pair of high quality gloves supplied with the Z Bond Dipping Kit or 2 pairs of lightweight disposable gloves supplied with the Starter Kit Place a piece of wax paper over the metal grate...

Page 20: ...h is located on the right side of the base 2 Infiltrate your parts following the directions below For more information consult the Z Bond User Guide PN 09579 available on our 3DS Central Web site 3dscentral 3dsystems com 3 If any Infiltrant drips onto exposed areas of ZBench wipe up immediately with paper towels If Infiltrant has spilled and dripped down through the grates remove the grates and cl...

Page 21: ...uid If you see bubbles rising wait until the bubbles stop and then remove the part 3 Keep the part moving in your hands so it does not stick to your gloves Note The part will get very warm and may emit visible vapor These are normal by products of the curing process 4 Quickly and thoroughly wipe any excess liquid off the part with paper towels and place the part on the wax paper Do not let excess ...

Page 22: ...t with the most delicate areas first Wet as much of the part as you can easily reach 3 Reposition the part and repeat this process until the entire part is infiltrated 4 Quickly and thoroughly wipe any excess liquid off the part with paper towels and place the part on the wax paper Do not let excess liquid pool on the part as this may cause its texture to change Move the part frequently for the fi...

Page 23: ...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 Before unsealing the powder canister turn it upside down and shake to loosen the powder inside 2 Check the expiration date 3 Open the top cover on the ZPrinter 850 and place the powder canister in the build bed 4 Remove the gray sealing cap from the...

Page 24: ...f its housing on the printer 2 Get a new binder cartridge Check the cartridge label for the expiration date and for the correct color and orientation Match the cartridge color to the color label on the printer 3 Insert the cartridge into its housing with the color marking on top Ensure the cartridge is pushed all the way in You should feel it gently snap into place Important If a cartridge does no...

Page 25: ... expiration date and for the correct orientation 4 Insert the cartridge into its housing Ensure the car tridge is pushed all the way in You should feel it gently snap into place Important If a cartridge does not snap into place do not force it Check the orientation and that it is the correct type and try again 8 4 Replace the Waste Tray If the Waste Tray is Full ZPrint displays EMPTY WASTE TRAY in...

Page 26: ...oward you and move it out over the build bed 2 Wet a paper towel with distilled water and wipe off the alignment sensor window on the under side of the Carriage The alignment window is located on the front left corner of the Carriage under the bundle of print head tubes Note Don t wipe the bottoms of the printheads 3 Dry with a clean paper towel 4 Select PRINT HEADS then CHANGE PRINT HEADS on the ...

Page 27: ...firmly on the top of the print head 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 The fast axis reparks and the printer goes Online The printer purges the new printheads and runs an auto align me...

Page 28: ...le to use with your printer on the Materials section of our Web site at 3dscentral 3dsystems com To order consumables materials visit 3DS Shop on our Web site at 3dsshop 3dsystems com If you are an international cus tomer you can order consumables materials directly from your local service provider or reseller Do you have questions comments observations Logon to the Community section of our Web si...

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