Uniz SLASH 2 PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL UNIZ TECHNOLOGY LLC APPLICABLE TO SLASH 2 PLUS ...

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Page 3: ...SLASH Series 3D printers the perfect machines for concept models functional prototypes and also the production of small series UNIZ does not warrant that the operation of the Hardware Product will be uninterrupted or error free UNIZ is not responsible for damage arising from failure to follow instructions relating to the Hardware Product s use UNIZ s warranty does not apply a to damage caused by u...

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Page 5: ...ATION 6 C INTERFACE INFORMATION 7 MAIN INTERFACE 7 PRINT 7 TOOLS 9 SETTINGS 11 MORE DETAILS 13 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 14 PRINTER PLACEMENT AND LEVELING 14 BUILD PLATFORM 14 RESIN TANK 19 CHANGE LCD PROTECTIVE FILM 22 RESIN STORAGE 24 CHANGE BOTTOM FILTER 25 CLEAN THE RESIN LEFT IN THE TOUGHS 27 SUGGESTION 28 E CONTACT US 29 ...

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Page 7: ...rn everything about using your 3D printer by following the instructions in this user manual and experience how easy it is to produce great quality prints You might be familiar with other types of 3D printers Regardless it is still essential that you read this manual carefully in order to make the most out of your 3D printer MEET THE PRINTER ...

Page 8: ...2 A SLASH 2 PLUS 3D PRINTER ...

Page 9: ...3 A SLASH 2 PLUS 3D PRINTER SLASH 2 PLUS 3D PRINTING SYSTEM FRONT BUTTON COLOR GUIDE ...

Page 10: ...ting Temperature 18 28 C 64 82 F Power Requirement 100 240V 6A 50 60Hz Optical System UNIZ s Patented LED Array Light Engine Mechanical Cast Aluminum CNC Injection Molding Connectivity USB Flash drive Wi Fi Ethernet Control Pannel 4 3 Touch Screen SOFTWARE System Requirement Windows 7 and up 64 bit only Mac OS X 10 7 and up 64 bit only 16GB RAM OpenGL 2 1 Discrete Graphics Advanced Features Built ...

Page 11: ...reusable durable packaging that has been specially designed to protect your printer in transport To properly unpack your printer please follow the steps described below START UNBOXING Start unpacking by correctly orienting the cardboard box and then slide the foam packaging out of the box by pulling the cardboard handle beneath the printer while holding the box You can scan the QR code to get the ...

Page 12: ...d your SLASH 2 PLUS is ready to use SOFTWARE PREPARATION Open web browser open https www uniz com software Choose the software according to your corresponding system and download UNIZ DENTAL installation file INSTALLATION Windows UNIZ DENTAL supports Windows 7 and above Please use the following steps 1 Double click the installation program 2 Check the user agreement and then follow the prompts to ...

Page 13: ...s to introduce the details Please read carefully and follow the instructions PRINT PRINT WITH USB FLASH DRIVE Insert a Flash Drive to the USB port at right side of printer Click PRINT menu then click USB DISK icon You will see a list of slice files in flash drive Choose and click a slice file you want to print and click PRINT button the printer will step into normal printing program There are thre...

Page 14: ...L The last file printed on the printer will be shown in the MOST RECENT interface You may print a model second time very expediently with this function PRINT LOCAL FILES SLASH 2 PLUS can receive the sliced files from PC via Wi Fi and store in local memory You can find the file in LOCAL menu Note it can only memory one slice file Choose the file in this interface and click PRINT button to start pri...

Page 15: ...r that means the LCD screen is in good condition EXPOSURE CLEANING When a failed print occurs and there are some residues left in the bottom of Resin Tank You could use EXPOSURE CLEANING function to clean the residues The printer will cure the whole screen and make residues adhere on solidified piece After that please wear nitrile gloves and take the solidified piece out ...

Page 16: ...r sent with your printer there is detail instruction in Chapter D After leveling please put the A4 paper under Build Platform and reset again It finishes if you may feel the frictional force between Platform and A4 paper MOTOR CONTROL If you want to control Build Platform to move upwards manually you could enter MOTOR CONTROL menu Choose a distance 10 30 50mm first and then click the Arrow Please ...

Page 17: ... menu Click LAN button Set to AUTO mode on The printer will get IP address automatically Click CONNECT button If you set AUTO mode off you need to type IP address Netmask Gateway DNS manually Then click CONNECT button When you could see the Ethernet icon at right top of interface it means the printer in connected with network ...

Page 18: ... shown it means the printer is connected well with WiFi network There should be a WiFi icon appearing at right top of this interface UPGRATE FIRMWARE OR FACTORY RESET Enter SETTINGS menu and click SYSTEM button you will find the SN number You could scan the QR coder to get SN number as well You could find total working hours of LED Pump and LCD in this interface too SET PRINTER NICKNAME Enter SETT...

Page 19: ...e print is in progress Blinking in red means the print program is stopping and the platform is moving upwards 2 While the printer is connected with internet through Wi Fi the icon on the right up side will turn to highlighted state No connection Connected through WIFI Abnormal WIFI connection when connect with WIFI Connected through Ethernet Abnormal Ethernet connection when connect with Ethernet ...

Page 20: ...sktop to keep the printer steady during printing to effectively guarantee the model quality 2 The level of printer is maintained by four level screws underneath After placing the printer on a flat surface adjust the four screws to restore the levelness of the printer BUILD PLATFORM The Build Platform is the platform where the first layer of the model burns in to its levelness and roughness are cru...

Page 21: ...15 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 3 Pull back to take off the platform 4 Push forward to put on the platform when it is in unlocked status ...

Page 22: ...ll it back SANDING BUILD PLATFORM After the platform has been used for a long time its surface will become smooth which leads to poor model adhesion and increases the printing failure rate To deal with this problem users need to sand the platform 1 Clean the platform surface with alcohol 2 Grind the surface into a grid shape with the sand sandpaper delivered with the machine ...

Page 23: ...the printer to remove the residues please deal with solidified materials and waste resin properly Notes After removal of model please clean Build Platform thoroughly any leftover bits may damage the Resin Tank or LCD RESET Z AXIS ZERO POSITION AND LEVELING BUILD PLATFORM 1 Prepare four pieces of paper and a cross screwdriver 2 Tighten four screws with cross screwdriver by turning clockwise ...

Page 24: ... is at least one pieces of paper is pressed between Build Platform and LCD screen which means this corner is in good position 5 Select a corner where the paper is loose Use screwdriver to loosen screw by turning anti clockwise and pull and push paper When the paper cannot be pulled it means this corner touch the screen closely and in good position Use the same method to adjust other corners and en...

Page 25: ... D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 6 Click NEXT to calibrate the Z axis zero position RESIN TANK The Resin Tank is a crucial part for a successful print job and requires constant maintenance and regular replacement ...

Page 26: ...0 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION 1 Find the two fitting slots 2 Insert the Resin Tank to the slots by 10 degrees and put the tank down onto the screen 3 Put inward the hatch to lock the Resin Tank ...

Page 27: ...e to avoid damage to the screen When residues are small in number and big in volume use the cards delivered with the machine to clean when residues are big in number and small in volume it is recommended to use the EXPOSURE CLEANING function in the software remove the platform and click on the button After the exposure is over gently scrape off the whole piece of cured resin from corner Notes 1 Do...

Page 28: ...INTENANCE CHANGE LCD PROTECTIVE FILM There is a protective film on the LCD of SLASH 2 PLUS If the film is scratched or dirty with cured resin you should change for a new one 1 Peel off the old film 2 Take out a new one ...

Page 29: ...23 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 3 Clean the surface of LCD and make sure there is no dust and residue left 4 Peel off the cover film marked 5 Using a card and cloth to paste the film onto the surface of LCD ...

Page 30: ...me RESIN STORAGE 1 For long term storage it is recommended to redraw resin back to the Resin Bottle to avoid curing 2 For short term storage it is recommended to cover Resin Tank with Resin Tank cover which matches the tank to avoid resin curing by contacting light Resin Tank Cover as shown in the photo and press tightly and store away from light ...

Page 31: ...25 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGE BOTTOM FILTER 1 Put printer sideways like the picture shows Lay protections to prevent possible damage to the printer cover ...

Page 32: ...26 D USAGE AND MAINTENANCE 2 Take off the bottom filter holder 3 Change for a new filter 4 Lock the holder back ...

Page 33: ...hese parts are used to contain the overflowed or leaked resin from the Resin Tank and prevent the resin from entering the printer and causing damage If resin overflow or leak does occur please use the injector with flat headed needle in accessory of printer to draw out the resin near the Column and the buckle hole of the Resin Tank in time and avoid the resin entering the printer ...

Page 34: ...on a smooth desk adjust 4 leveling screws to keep the printer stable to avoid disturbing while printing 6 Keep the Cover in position while printing 7 Check and clean the Build Platform and Resin Tank after each print 8 Clean resin dropped incidentally on LCD screen cover immediately 9 Drill a hole at the side of the bottom of a model if it is a closed hollowed model 10 Keep the printer and resin t...

Page 35: ...d help resolving an issue please send an email to the address above to contact our Support Team STORE uniz com store To learn about other UNIZ products including UNIZ resins please visit our online store sales uniz com If you have additional questions about any UNIZ product please email our Sales Team at the address above UNIZ Technology LLC 9400 Activity Rd Ste L San Diego California 92126 United...

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