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The manufacturer, assembler and importer are responsible for the safety, reliability and

performance of the unit only if:
- installation, calibration, modification and repairs are carried out by qualified

authorised personnel

- electrical installations are carried out according to the appropriate requirements such

as IEC 60364

- equipment is used according to the operating instructions.
Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is

made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be

regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make

changes without prior notice.
COPYRIGHT PLANMECA
Publication number 30018643 Revision 3
Released 12 April 2019

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Planmeca Creo C5

User's manual

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Page 1: ...PlanmecaCreo C5 user s manual EN 30018643...

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Page 3: ...inter accessories 17 9 1 1 Build platform 18 9 1 2 Basin 18 9 1 3 Resin cartriges 19 10 Preparations before printing 20 10 1 Attaching basin 20 10 2 Calibrating build platform 20 10 3 Attaching resin...

Page 4: ...14 2 Troubleshooting tasks 49 14 2 1 Clearing printer of cured resin 49 14 2 2 Clearing printer of misplaced resin layer 50 14 3 Slice by slice view in Creo C5 Studio 50 14 4 Radio and television inte...

Page 5: ...Table of contents User s manual Planmeca Creo C5...

Page 6: ...rements such as IEC 60364 equipment is used according to the operating instructions Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development Although every effort is made to produce up to date produ...

Page 7: ...the dental parts in successive thin layers Each layer is created by exposing a photo polymer resin to UV light This causes the resin to polymerise cure into a solid where it is exposed to the light A...

Page 8: ...user s manual Describes the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer and its different parts as well as instructs how to operate and clean the printer Planmeca Creo C5 installation quick guide Describes how to ins...

Page 9: ...Creo C5 3D printer The printer is designed to be used within a dental clinic by users that have completed the appropriate training course A hands on user s training is given in connection with the ins...

Page 10: ...he registration website either read the QR code on the package box with a QR code reader to enter the registration website or navigate to the registration website http www planmeca com register in you...

Page 11: ...act with resin clean and free from uncured material On a monthly basis check the cleanliness of the printer s LCD panel and filter When necessary clean the parts with pressurized air or replace them 5...

Page 12: ...ssion time is less than 0 25 seconds or if the light is not spatially coherent Intentional suppression of the blink reflex could lead to eye injury Some laser pointers and measuring instruments are cl...

Page 13: ...r to the printer unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet CAUTION Do not use the printer near water CAUTION Do not place the printer on an unstable cart stand or table If the printer falls it...

Page 14: ...eed 80 of the branch circuit rating If power strips are used the load should not exceed 80 of the power strip s input rating The printer s AC adapter is equipped with a three wire grounded plug The pl...

Page 15: ...NOTE Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified tec...

Page 16: ...off the main power abruptly or unplug the printer during operation The best way is to wait for five minutes before turning main power off Ensure that the ventilation slots are clean and unobstructed T...

Page 17: ...printing all parts should be cleaned from uncured resin Before using any resin ensure that The operator is familiar with the specific safety requirements for that resin The working area is clean and f...

Page 18: ...and detailed dental models that work perfectly as a base for dental technical work The following table lists the FotoDent model material properties Characteristics Colour Beige opaque Density approx...

Page 19: ...yellow Density approx 0 9 1 0 g cm3 Viscosity 23 C 1 0 1 5 Pa s Composition 1 Methacrylates 2 Urethane acrylates 3 Initiators 4 Pigments 5 Fumed silica Cured material Post curing time using PCU EVO 8...

Page 20: ...OTE Planmeca recommends that you clean the basin and build platform on a daily basis to optimise printing success If you use an IPA 96 or ethanol 96 bath to wash the build platform uncured resin in su...

Page 21: ...9 Main parts 1 Stand by switch 2 Touch screen control panel 9 Main parts User s manual Planmeca Creo C5 15...

Page 22: ...On Off switch 3 Ethernet Interface 4 Power socket 5 Filter 1 Build platform release lever 2 Build platform 3 Resin cartridge holders 4 Basin attachment knobs 5 Basin frame 9 Main parts 16 Planmeca Cre...

Page 23: ...n 3 Build platform 4 Scraper 5 Ethernet cable 6 Power cord 7 Resin cartridges 10 pcs 8 Creo C5 manuals USB flash drive 9 Creo C5 software USB flash drive 10 Creo C5 software licence USB flash drive 9...

Page 24: ...in consists of the following components 1 Frame 2 Teflon film with outer frame 3 Attachment screws 14 pcs The slots on the corners of the basin on are intended for pouring out the excess resin 9 Main...

Page 25: ...therwise harm it On how to replace the film see section Replacing Teflon film on page 23 9 1 3 Resin cartriges The Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer is delivered with a box of 10 individual resin cartridges...

Page 26: ...ing build platform The Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer does not need any complicate calibration procedures When taking first time into use and after some maintenance tasks e g replacing parts it is apprec...

Page 27: ...screen 6 Loosen slightly the most right build platform attachment screw with 5 mm Allen key 7 Touch the Down button to drive the build platform down to touch the basin Note you must touch continuously...

Page 28: ...over time and to avoid getting oil from skin onto sensitive surfaces wear gloves at all times NOTE In Planmeca Creo C5 Studio when you generate a print job disregard the resin required amount This ref...

Page 29: ...r s cartridge holder by pushing first the upper part of the cartridge in place and then the lower part 10 4 Replacing Teflon film The Teflon film needs to be replaced if leakeage is detected or visibl...

Page 30: ...ach the attachment screws and lift off the current frame 2 Place the new film frame onto the basin and place the screws on the screw holes 10 Preparations before printing 24 Planmeca Creo C5 User s ma...

Page 31: ...3 Start tightening the opposite and crosswise screws of the frame bit by bit 10 Preparations before printing User s manual Planmeca Creo C5 25...

Page 32: ...rinting suspends and cannot resume Clean out resin and printed material and start again 11 1 Starting Planmeca Creo C5 studio software Planmeca Creo C5 Studio supports the Windows operating systems 7...

Page 33: ...rojects on page 27 11 2 Printing new projects 1 Start a new project by tapping this icon on the main screen on the upper right corner By clicking the view buttons you can change the direction from whi...

Page 34: ...2 Select the printer you want to use for the job 11 Printing 28 Planmeca Creo C5 User s manual...

Page 35: ...3 Select the suitable resin 4 Click the Import button If you are printing multiple files import each file separately 11 Printing User s manual Planmeca Creo C5 29...

Page 36: ...5 On the list click on the stl file you want to import and then click Select 6 To arrange the models on the platform click the Nesting button 11 Printing 30 Planmeca Creo C5 User s manual...

Page 37: ...models on the platform as desired To adjust the distance between objects and borders use the drop down menus or enter the desired value into the respective field You can also set the value for minimu...

Page 38: ...buttons of different support pin types and selecting the support pin profile from the Profile menu Support pins can be added manually or automatically and if needed manually adjusted and removed one b...

Page 39: ...g from the arrows around the model You can undo or redo any adjustments by clicking the Undo and Redo buttons on the left side of the screen 9 To view detailed project data click the Slicing button 11...

Page 40: ...11 Printing 34 Planmeca Creo C5 User s manual...

Page 41: ...SB flash drive if configured or to a computer folder with the name entered in the File Surgical guide in this example and shows with this name also on the print job list NOTE For the software to find...

Page 42: ...ider to view the print layers 13 Go to the printer 14 Select the job from the list on the Pending tab and click the Next button at the lower right corner of the screen 11 Printing 36 Planmeca Creo C5...

Page 43: ...ut with estimated printing time the amount of material required and the used material are displayed Start printing by clicking the green arrow button at the lower right corner of the screen 11 Printin...

Page 44: ...e left for printing is displayed 16 Wait until the printing is successfully completed and clean and dry the build platform 17 Continue to section After printing on page 40 11 Printing 38 Planmeca Creo...

Page 45: ...projects also the unfinished ones are saved under Completed tab and can be printed again by selecting them on the list For detailed printing workflow refer to the instructions in section Printing new...

Page 46: ...build platform and post processing The prints should be removed using the scraper provided CAUTION Be careful with not to damage yourself or the platform surface with the scraper when removing the pri...

Page 47: ...ning build platform After the printed part has been removed from the build platform it should be cleaned from uncured resin with isopropyl alcohol IPA or ethanol Use only solvents that leave no residu...

Page 48: ...Uncured resin can be reused if left in the basin For instructions on how to store the surplus resin see section Resin handling notes on page 13 3 After emptying using IPA or ethanol clean the basin e...

Page 49: ...y will cure making cleaning more difficult 1 Before cleaning turn off the printer and unplug it from the wall outlet 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the outside surfaces of t...

Page 50: ...13 Settings To access the printer settings touch the settings button NOTE All the menus may not be visible 13 Settings 44 Planmeca Creo C5 User s manual...

Page 51: ...13 Settings User s manual Planmeca Creo C5 45...

Page 52: ...About this printer In this menu the model the printer s current software and harware versions and the serial number are displayed 13 Settings 46 Planmeca Creo C5 User s manual...

Page 53: ...Wired network In this menu you can view the settings of the currently wired network 13 Settings User s manual Planmeca Creo C5 47...

Page 54: ...nge the orientation of the part Ifyou cannot change the orientation of the part add supports to the part where the cross section starts to increase Resin contaminated build platform or basin If you us...

Page 55: ...e the print to be levered off the build platform Add supports to the angled face 14 2 Troubleshooting tasks 14 2 1 Clearing printer of cured resin The 3D print job can fail as a result of small fragme...

Page 56: ...e uncured resin to drip into the basin 2 Remove the build platform 3 Remove the basin and drain the uncured resin through a funnel and filter it back into the resin container Uncured resin can be reus...

Page 57: ...re is no guarantee however that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by t...

Page 58: ...0 mm x 70 mm x 100 mm 4 7 x 2 8 x 3 9 in Power 100 240 V 50 60 Hz 400 W Weight 32 kg 70 6 lbs Dimensions Diameter Height lid closed Height lid open 30 cm 11 8 50 cm 19 7 in 90 cm 35 4 in Minimum requi...

Page 59: ...e information please see the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment WEEE regulations The approved printing resins in their fully cured form are not environmentally harmful and may be disposed...

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