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CONTENTS

Cleaning guide

Raising the build plate

Removing the build plate

G3D print workstation kit

Removing the print

Cleaning the print

Cleaning the vat

Cleaning the projector

Cleaning the T-1000

Vat handling
Troubleshooting

Contact
Resin Cure Matrix

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Summary of Contents for T-1000

Page 1: ...The manual covers the most basic operations For more information please check g3dsys com UV 3D Printer Manual v1 8 ...

Page 2: ... to T 1000 Printer WiFi Connecting via Ethernet Changing details of T 1000 Printer WiFi settings Connecting T 1000 to Home WiFi Resetting WiFi connection G3D Web User Interface Updating the G3D Web User Interface Printing with T 1000 Uploading a new file Choosing a file Uploading files from USB Deleting a file Setting cure time Calibrating the vat Positioning the build plate Filling the vat Printi...

Page 3: ...emoving the build plate G3D print workstation kit Removing the print Cleaning the print Cleaning the vat Cleaning the projector Cleaning the T 1000 Vat handling Troubleshooting Contact Resin Cure Matrix 47 47 47 49 50 50 52 53 53 54 55 56 57 ii T 1000 ...

Page 4: ...Supported file Max Min H W L DLP SLA 441 cu in 7 225 344 cu mm 7 06 in L x 5 29 in W x 11 81 in H 179 20 mm L x 134 40 mm W x 300 00 mm H 0 00472 in 120 μm 0 00029 in 7 50 μm 25 min in 35min in 0 98 min mm 1 38 min mm Photopolymer 29 kg 63 9341 lbs 26 71 in 678 50 mm 17 86 in 453 60 mm 11 66 in 296 13 mm 110 220 VAC 0 8A 50 Hz 60 Hz 17ºC 40ºC 62 6ºF 104ºF WiFi USB Ethernet Windows Mac Linux G3D G3...

Page 5: ... 02 in x 11 81 in 102 4 mm x 76 8 mm x 300 mm 5 04 in x 3 78 x 11 81 in 128 mm x 96 mm x 300 mm 6 05 in x 4 54 in x 11 81 in 153 6 mm x 115 2 mm x 300 mm 7 06 in x 5 29 in x 11 81 in 179 2 mm x 134 4 mm x 300 mm 143 97 cu ln 2359296 cu mm 224 96 cu ln 3686400 cu mm 323 94 cu ln 5308416 cu mm 440 92 cu ln 7225344 cu mm Speed Resolution Build Dimension Build Volume 2 T 1000 ...

Page 6: ...T 1000 3 Be sure all items listed here were included with your printer PACKAGE CONTENTS Vat Build Plate Resin Clippers Scraper ...

Page 7: ...s T 1000 UV 3D printing begins with a 3D model from a computer aided design CAD software you need to export the 3D model file as an STL file Once you have the STL file preparation must be done in the G3D Layout and Slice software Import the STL file into the Layout module of the software this is where you modify orient and add support or base After the layout is complete save the file as a G3L fil...

Page 8: ...OLYMER RESIN G3D Photopolymer Resin is a type of polymer that changes its physical properties when exposed to UV light Photopolymer liquid plastic resin turns to solid when introduced to a specific light source G3D Resins have optimal settings that can be your reference as your base line when your printer is set to XY 175 microns and Z Layer 120 microns Consult to the Resin Cure Matrix for more in...

Page 9: ...nter to self level the vat and align the build plate Ensure to untighten all vat lock screws before you press Position Build Plate button or this can damage the self leveling system of the printer If the printer is newly purchased or you will use a new vat on the printer untighten all vat lock screws and release all calibration levers before you press Position Build Plate button After self levelin...

Page 10: ...TING TO KNOW THE T 1000 3 1 2 Acme thread Build plate lock screw Build plate 6 4 5 Calibration lever Vat Vat lock screw 9 7 8 Ethernet port Servo panel USB port 10 11 WiFi reset Power button 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 11: ...8 T 1000 GETTING TO KNOW THE T 1000 14 12 13 Fuse holder Lifting handle Main switch 15 Power cable 13 14 15 12 ...

Page 12: ...l ventilated area Do not stare at the uv light for a long period of time during operation It can cause permanent loss of vision Do not operate with wet hands Shake the resin bottle well before each use Uninterruptible power supply recommended GUIDELINES Do not expose printer to extremely high temperatures such as direct sunlight flame or other sources of heat Maintain the printer in a flat and stu...

Page 13: ...handled pursuant to European directive 2012 19 EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment User has the choice to give his product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when he buys a new electrical or electronic equipment Proof of compliance with the Canadian national standards adopted by the Standards Council of Canada SCC and US national...

Page 14: ...se or abuse product modification improper product selection non compliance with any codes or misappropriation To the fullest extent permissible by the applicable law we hereby disclaim any and all responsibility risk liability and damages arising out of death or personal injury resulting from assembly or operation of our products G3D assumes no responsibility nor will be liable for any damages to ...

Page 15: ...1 Remove the build plate lock screw 2 Insert the build plate 3 Insert and lock the build plate lock screw 12 T 1000 SETTING THE BUILD PLATE GETTING STARTED ...

Page 16: ... Untighten all vat lock screws 2 Insert the vat Spout should be at the back right of the printer 3 Tighten all vat lock screws T 1000 13 SETTING THE VAT GETTING STARTED VAT INSERT 2 3 1 1 4 4 2 3 1 4 2 VAT LOCK SCREW VAT LOCK SCREW ...

Page 17: ...1 Untighten all vat lock screws 2 Remove the vat 14 T 1000 REMOVING THE VAT GETTING STARTED VAT LOCK SCREW 2 3 1 1 4 4 2 ...

Page 18: ...tible power supply recommended 2 Turn on main switch 3 Press power button for 2 3 seconds A red light emitting diode LED will illuminate from the power button T 1000 15 POWERING ON GETTING STARTED POWER BUTTON ON OFF MAIN SWITCH ON OFF ON OFF POWER OUTLET ...

Page 19: ...nd hold it down for 5 seconds then release the power button Wait until the light goes off 2 Turn off main switch 3 Unplug the power cable 16 T 1000 POWERING DOWN GETTING STARTED ON OFF MAIN SWITCH ON OFF ON OFF POWER BUTTON ...

Page 20: ... seconds after you power on the T 1000 2 Enter the password G3D54321 to connect 3 In your web browser type the default hostname g3dprint 8080 in the url box and press enter CONNECTING YOUR DEVICE TO T 1000 PRINTER WIFI GETTING STARTED password G3D54321 Network Connected G3DPrinter Secured g3dprint 8080 ...

Page 21: ...box CONNECTING VIA ETHERNET Once you join your Home WiFi you can use Ethernet or use Ethernet only GETTING STARTED Information 0 Filename FE80 XXXX XXFF FE XXXX eth0 Ethernet IP 10 0 0 1 Wiﬁ IP Connected Link Status Global 3D Systems Inc Vendor T 1000 Model R 21 Software Version ROUTER ...

Page 22: ...wer adapter into a socket 2 Connect one end of an ethernet cable into your desktop s network adapter 3 Connect the other end of that ethernet cable on the port of your router 4 Plug one end of an ethernet cable to ethernet port of T 1000 5 Plug one end of that ethernet cable to the router 6 Type g3dprint 8080 in the web browser then press enter GETTING STARTED ROUTER LOCAL AREA NETWORK ...

Page 23: ...ETAILS OF T 1000 PRINTER WIFI SETTINGS GETTING STARTED Printer Configurations Printer WiFi Home WiFi Raise Plate Save Cancel Warning The printer will shutdown after clicking the Save button Turn on the printer re open the browser then access the printer via its hostname Printer WiFi Configuration Update Password Hostname SSID New Password New SSID New Hostname Save Cancel Warning The printer will ...

Page 24: ...utdown after you press the save button 6 Push power button to turn on the printer OPTIONAL IF YOU CHANGE YOUR PRINTER WIFI 1 Search and connect to your NewSSID from your WiFi network 2 Enter your NewPassword to connect 3 Open the web browser and type your NewHostname 8080 to access the G3D Web UI T 1000 21 GETTING STARTED Printer Configurations Printer WiFi Home WiFi Raise Plate NewHostname 8080 P...

Page 25: ...00 GETTING STARTED Join Cancel Warning The printer will shutdown after clicking the Join button Turn on the printer reopen the browser then access the printer via its hostname To be able to connect to printer WiFi again after joining the remote WiFi please press the WiFi reset button Home WiFi Configuration Update Password SSID Home SSID Home Password Join Cancel Warning The printer will shutdown ...

Page 26: ...i reset This resets all of your WiFi settings to default 1 Push down the WiFi reset until the printer shuts down 2 Push power button to turn on printer 3 Search and connect to G3DPrinter SSID using the default settings SSID G3DPrinter Password G3D54321 4 In web browser type the default hostname g3dprint 8080 in the url box and press enter to access the Web UI RESETTING WIFI CONNECTION GETTING STAR...

Page 27: ...ename FE80 XXXX XXFF FE XXXX eth0 Ethernet IP 10 0 0 1 Wiﬁ IP Connected Link Status Global 3D Systems Inc Vendor T 1000 Model R 21 Software Version New File Choose File Delete File Tutorial Beginner Advanced 1 Press Choose File button After you select the g3d from the web browser it will be uploaded in the Web UI Pre print File Delete File New File Pre print File Choose File ...

Page 28: ... printer For ease of use add a bookmark to your web user interface T 1000 25 UPDATING THE G3D WEB UI GETTING STARTED Information Sphere g3d Filename FE80 XXXX XXFF FE XXXX eth0 Ethernet IP 10 0 0 1 Wiﬁ IP Connected Link Status Global 3D Systems Inc Vendor T 1000 Model R 21 Software Version New File Delete File Tutorial Beginner Advanced Pre print File Choose File INFO 00 1B 63 84 45 E8 1 INFO 1 1 ...

Page 29: ...e name Name Type Open Cancel Open Desktop g3d g3d g3d g3d g3d G3DBOY XYZ175 Z120 G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY100 G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY125 G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY150 G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY175 The G3D Web UI has several 3D files ready for printing Layout and Slice software allows you to create g3d files Layout and Slice software allows the importation of 3D files in preparation for printing 1 Press Choose Fil...

Page 30: ...SB Select a file and press Delete File button DELETING A FILE Information Sphere g3d Filename FE80 XXXX XXFF FE XXXX eth0 Ethernet IP 10 0 0 1 Wiﬁ IP Connected Link Status Global 3D Systems Inc Vendor T 1000 Model R 21 Software Version New File Delete File Tutorial Beginner Advanced Choose File 1 Press Delete File button After you select the g3d from the web browser it will be uploaded in the Web ...

Page 31: ...b UI Choose File Delete File New File Pre print File Pre print File Information Sphere g3d Filename 175 XY Resolution µm 120 Z Layer Thickness µm Estimated Time hh mm 589 Total Layers to Print 38 Total Print Volume ml 01 39 00 Tutorial Beginner Advanced 4 Set curing details Initial Layer Cure Time No of Initial Layer Layers Cure Time Position Build Plate 70 3 7 Cancel Initial Layer Cure Time No of...

Page 32: ...rm that your printer is set to the correct XY PRINTING WITH T 1000 XY RESOLUTION OF FILE 175 µm 175 XY Resolution µm Information Sphere g3d Filename 175 XY Resolution µm 120 Z Layer Thickness µm Estimated Time hh mm 589 Total Layers to Print 38 Total Print Volume ml 01 39 00 ...

Page 33: ... the vat after you purchase your printer or when you need to replace a vat See Removing the vat on page 14 to replace a vat See Setting the vat on page 13 to replace a vat 1 Untighten all vat lock screws 2 Release all calibration levers LEFT RIGHT 2 3 1 1 4 VAT LOCK SCREW 2 3 1 1 4 4 ...

Page 34: ...LEFT RIGHT FIG 2 FIG 4 FIG 1 FIG 3 3 Gently push down the sides of the vat to check if the calibration levers are in unlocked position 4 Press Position Build Plate button and Yes button to confirm 5 Wait until movement has stopped 6 Lock all calibration levers ...

Page 35: ...CALIBRATING THE VAT 7 Tighten all vat lock screws 32 T 1000 PRINTING WITH T 1000 VAT LOCK SCREW 2 3 1 1 4 4 ...

Page 36: ...6 Press Position Build Plate button Initial Layer Cure Time No of Initial Layer Layers Cure Time 70 3 7 Cancel Information Sphere g3d Filename 175 XY Resolution µm 120 Z Layer Thickness µm Estimated Time hh mm 589 Total Layers to Print 38 Total Print Volume ml 01 39 00 Initial Layer Cure Time No of Initial Layer Layers Cure Time 70 3 7 Cancel Position Build Plate Position Build Plate VAT LOCK SCRE...

Page 37: ...tion Sphere g3d Filename 175 XY Resolution µm 120 Z Layer Thickness µm Estimated Time hh mm 589 Total Layers to Print 38 Total Print Volume ml 01 39 00 Initial Layer Cure Time No of Initial Layer Layers Cure Time 70 3 7 Cancel Position Build Plate Position Build Plate The Build Plate and Vat will prepare for printing now The Vat and Build Plate will move to ready position Wait till all movement ha...

Page 38: ...usting the XY resolution of the projector on page 37 See Focusing the projector on page 41 1 Press button to print SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not stare at the UV light for prolonged period of time it is equivalent to staring at the sun which can cause sunburn on your eyeball The door window is UV protected It should be closed during normal operations PRINTING Shake the resin bottle before each use Neve...

Page 39: ...ove up and go back to its home position Page will redirect to index page after 30 seconds ABORT PRINTING Tutorial Beginner Advanced Information Sphere g3d Filename Progress Estimated Time Remaining 00 30 20 Estimated Time Completion 12 07 50 Abort Pause Tutorial Beginner Advanced Information Sphere g3d Filename Progress Estimated Time Remaining 00 30 20 Estimated Time Completion 12 07 50 Abort Pau...

Page 40: ...el while the power is on Before you remove the rear panel make sure to touch any metal frame of the printer to avoid electrostatic discharge damage 1 Press power button and hold it down for 5 seconds then release the power button Wait until the light goes off 2 Turn off main switch T 1000 37 ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR ON OFF MAIN SWITCH ON OFF POWER BUTTON ...

Page 41: ...38 T 1000 ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR 3 Unplug the power cable 4 Remove screws 5 Lift the panel to open 5 1 5 2 ...

Page 42: ...e file 8 Put the projector adjuster knob into the slot for lock position T 1000 39 ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR 100 125 150 175 DEFAULT PROJECTOR ADJUSTER KNOB XY RESOLUTION 100 u 125 u 150 u 175 u 100 u 125 u 150 u 175 u 150 u 100 u 125 u 150 u 175 u 100 u 125 u 150 u 175 u ...

Page 43: ...9 Tighten the projector adjuster knob just enought to secure from slipping 10 Insert hook panel to close 11 Return screws 40 T 1000 ADJUSTING THE XY RESOLUTION OF PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR ...

Page 44: ...e sure to calibrate the vat and raise the build plate before you adjust the focus of the projector See Calibrating the vat on page 30 See Raising the build plate on page 47 Be alert of moving mechanism 1 Remove the build plate lock screw 2 Remove the build plate T 1000 41 FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR ...

Page 45: ...t panel projector 5 Load a G3D TESTFILE FOCUS file with the same XY resolution setting as the printer 42 T 1000 FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR CALIBRATION FOCUS TEST FILES XY RESOLUTION 100 µm 125 µm 150 µm 175 µm G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY100 g3d G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY125 g3d G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY150 g3d G3D TESTFILE FOCUS XY175 g3d 4 1 4 2 ...

Page 46: ...ite paper with a square outline on top of the vat dimension should be 50mm x 50mm T 1000 43 FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR CALIBRATION SQUARE FOR FOCUS TEST 50mm x 50mm Pre print File CALIBRATION SQUARE FOR FOCUS TEST 50mm 50mm ...

Page 47: ...ght of G3D TESTFILE FOCUS has identical dimension with the calibration square The projected UV light should be sharp If the uv light is blurred adjust the focus ring of the projector 44 T 1000 FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR Initial Layer Cure Time 20 No of Initial Layer 1 Layers Cure Time 15 SHARP BLURRED Position Build Plate Cancel ...

Page 48: ... clockwise to a 360 degree only Do not remove the focus lock knob from the projector 12 Slowly dial the focus ring until the projected uv light of TestFocus appears sharp 13 After focus is perfect lock the focus lock knob T 1000 45 FOCUSING THE PROJECTOR ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR FOCUS LOCK KNOB FOCUS RING FOCUS LOCK KNOB ...

Page 49: ...OR 14 Press Abort button 15 Insert and attach the front panel projector to the printer 16 Return screws 17 Attach the build plate to the bracket See Setting the vat on page 13 46 T 1000 ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR Pause Abort ...

Page 50: ...gwheel icon 2 Press Raise Plate button REMOVING THE BUILD PLATE Do not remove the vat before the build plate to ensure that the resin will not drip inside the printer Wear protective gloves Wear safety glasses or goggles for eye protection 1 Remove the build plate locking screw T 1000 47 CLEANING GUIDE Printer Configurations Printer WiFi Home WiFi Raise Plate ...

Page 51: ...2 Remove the build plate from bracket 48 T 1000 REMOVING THE BUILD PLATE CLEANING GUIDE ...

Page 52: ...nting The print workstation kit will help you organize your cleaning materials and cleaning process of your printer and prints Not included in the G3D print workstation kit G3D Print Workstation Kit is optional you can purchase separately 3 1 2 Water Tub Print Workstation Tray Alcohol Tub 6 4 5 Bottle Strainer Funnel 9 7 8 Scraper Build Plate Clippers 1 2 5 6 7 8 3 4 9 ...

Page 53: ...h print on a flat ground Use a scraper to remove the print from the build plate 2 Use clippers to remove supports 50 T 1000 REMOVING THE PRINT CLEANING GUIDE 1 Wash the print with grease cutting detergent soap CLEANING THE PRINT ...

Page 54: ...2 Rinse the print with clean water 3 Place the print inside the alcohol tub 4 Soak the print for 2 3 minutes inside the alcohol tub T 1000 51 CLEANING THE PRINT CLEANING GUIDE ...

Page 55: ... bottle in a cool dry and well ventilated area away from direct sunlight Never mix used resin to new resin Save old bottles for used resin storage Strainer not included in the print workstation kit 1 Remove resin debris inside the vat 2 Use a strainer to separate resin from any solid particles Pour the left over resin to an empty bottle CLEANING THE VAT ...

Page 56: ... the vat 4 Rinse the vat with clean water 5 Wipe the vat with a paper towel CLEANING THE PROJECTOR 1 Power down the printer 2 Use a microfiber cloth if projector has dust 3 Gently wipe the lens in a circular motion CLEANING THE T 1000 AFTER PRINTING 1 Power down the printer 2 Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to remove splash or splatter of resin ...

Page 57: ...r and resin level indicator should be in front Replace the vat if there are any cracks or leaks Clean the vat after printing Do not leave the resin inside the vat when not in use or printing Do not expose the vat to excessive heat or direct sunlight Do not remove the FEP film on the vat It is for the vat s protection manufacturer s warranty will be void if it s damaged or removed SPOUT SPOUT Never...

Page 58: ...ime settings of the manufacturer Q1 Why does the print always peel away from the build plate during printing 1 Make sure that the vat is clean and scratch free 2 Make sure that the projector is dust free 3 Make sure that your file and the projector is set to the correct XY resolution 4 Adjust the focus of the projector 5 Calibrate the vat and position the build plate 6 Make sure that after printin...

Page 59: ...p resolving an issue with your T 1000 UV 3D printer email our G3D Support Team To help us understand your problem from the start please include pictures or a video as attachments to your email g3d g3dsys com SALES To learn about other G3D products including G3D resin please email us or visit our website g3d g3dsys com FEEDBACK We would love to hear from you tell us what s on your mind g3d g3dsys c...

Page 60: ...H H H 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 35 35 35 35 40 40 40 40 4 4 4 4 8 8 7 7 T 1000 57 RESIN CURE MATRIX STD YELLOW T 102V1 175 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 XY PROJECTOR SET Z LAYER THICKNESS microns INITIAL LAYER CURE TIME seconds LAYERS CURE TIME seconds NUMBER OF INITIAL LAYER 3 3 3 3 60 60 60 60 70 70 70 70 7 7 7 7 12 12 10 10 150 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 55 55 55 55...

Page 61: ...ution H Highest Resolution H H H H 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 35 35 35 35 40 40 40 40 3 3 3 3 7 7 6 6 STD BLUE T 104V1 175 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 XY PROJECTOR SET Z LAYER THICKNESS microns INITIAL LAYER CURE TIME seconds LAYERS CURE TIME seconds NUMBER OF INITIAL LAYER 3 3 3 3 60 60 60 60 70 70 70 70 7 7 7 7 12 12 10 10 150 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 55 55 55 55 ...

Page 62: ...TIAL LAYER 3 3 3 3 70 70 70 70 80 80 70 70 10 10 8 8 14 14 12 12 150 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 60 60 55 55 70 70 65 65 9 9 8 8 12 12 10 10 125 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 55 55 45 45 65 65 55 55 8 8 7 7 10 10 8 8 100 L L L L Optimal Settings L Lowest Resolution H Highest Resolution H H H H 120 90 60 30 97 5 67 5 37 5 7 5 3 3 3 3 45 45 35 35 55 55 40 40 4 4 4 4 7 7 6 6 ...

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