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Power on Procedure
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Chapter 2 – Power On Procedure
This section provides complete instructions for preparing the system and initiating a print job.
Careful adherence to preparation is essential to producing good quality models. Failure to
perform, or short cutting, any of the specified procedures may result in a malfunction and
compromise the operation of the system
and/or the quality of the models produced.
Job preparation includes both of the procedures listed below when the system is powered off
and, under those conditions, requires approximately eight hours. Under normal conditions, i.e.,
when the system is powered on and at operating temperatures, only the second procedure is
required. Performing the New Job Startup Procedure typically takes a trained operator
approximately five minutes.
1. Pre Power On Procedure
Section 2.1
2. Power On Procedure Section 2.2
2.1 Pre Power-On Procedure
This procedure is typically performed only during a new installation or after a system has been
moved or relocated. Step 4 through Step 7 of this procedure must also be performed after the
vacuum filter has been replaced. All references to the ‘unit’ refer to the actual 3Z Series printer.
1. Confirm that the unit is powered off by pressing the ‘0’, side of the power switch on the left
rear corner of the unit.
2. Confirm that the unit power cord is plugged into the unit power entry socket.
3. Confirm that the other end of the unit power cord is plugged into an appropriate power
outlet.
4. Confirm that the vacuum has a clean bag installed.
5. Confirm that one end of the vacuum control cable is plugged into the vacuum switch box.
6. Confirm that the other end of the vacuum control cable is plugged into the printer.
7. Confirm that the vacuum power cord is plugged into the vacuum switch box.
8. Confirm that the vacuum switch box is plugged into an appropriate power outlet
Note: There are several different vacuum configurations associated with the system based
on the local voltage and regulatory requirements. A summary of vacuum
configurations and wiring is provided in Appendix C Vacuums.
2.2 Power-On Procedure
This procedure is performed on every power up and serves as a check to confirm that the unit
and its subsystems initialize correctly.