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Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer
Hardware Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Overview........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Use Of Equipment .................................................................................... 1
1.2 Manual Sections ....................................................................................... 1
2 What's New....................................................................................................... 3
3 Introduction ....................................................................................................... 4
3.1 How It Works ............................................................................................ 4
3.2 System Components ................................................................................ 7
3.3 Printer Components.................................................................................. 7
3.4 Printer Control Panel ................................................................................ 8
3.5 Internal, Printer Assembly and Service Station Components ................... 8
3.6 ZD5 Powder Recycling System ................................................................ 10
3.7 Z510 Powders, Accessories and Tools .................................................... 11
3.8 New Accessories Available for 3D Printers .............................................. 13
3.9 ZPrint Software Installation....................................................................... 14
4 Quick Start Guide ............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Preparing The 3D Printer.......................................................................... 15
4.2 Preparing the Build in ZPrint Software...................................................... 17
4.3 Removing the Part .................................................................................... 18
5 Routine Operations........................................................................................... 20
5.1 Preparing the Build Area........................................................................... 20
5.2 Cleaning the Service Station .................................................................... 22
5.3 Checking Fluid Levels............................................................................... 24
6 Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software.......................................................... 27
6.1 Firmware Overview................................................................................... 27
6.2 Install Firmware from the 3DP™ User Website ........................................ 27
6.3 Tips on Setting up the Build...................................................................... 27
6.4 Open or Import the File(s)......................................................................... 28
6.5 Part Orientation......................................................................................... 29
6.5.1 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area ................................... 29
6.5.2 Parts Containing Overhangs............................................................. 29
6.6 Checking Build Settings............................................................................ 29
6.7 Printing the Build....................................................................................... 30
7 Post-Processing the Part .................................................................................. 32
7.1 Tips on Gross and Fine Depowdering ...................................................... 32
7.2 Post-Processing Tools.............................................................................. 32
7.3 Removing the Finished Part ..................................................................... 34
7.4 Depowdering the Part ............................................................................... 36
7.5 Drying the Part.......................................................................................... 37
7.6 Part Infiltration........................................................................................... 37
7.6.1 Using Paraplast X-TRA Wax ............................................................ 38
7.6.2 Using Z-Bond™ Cyanoacrylate ........................................................ 38
7.6.3 Using Z-Max™ Epoxy....................................................................... 39
8 Service Menu and Other Maintenance ............................................................. 43
8.1 Unpark ...................................................................................................... 43
