Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual
Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software
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6 Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software
This chapter will briefly describe firmware and how to install it from the 3DP User Website, how to set up a
build, check the build settings, and print. For more information about the features in the ZPrint Software,
please refer to the
ZPrint Software Manual
.
6.1 Firmware Overview
Firmware tests and checks certain diagnostics related to printer maintenance prior to each build. When the
firmware detects that maintenance is required, a message appears in the ZPrint software and on the
printer control panel alerting the user to perform a cleaning/lubrication maintenance task before the printer
will start the current build.
You
o
nly need to perform this type of maintenance when you are prompted to in
the ZPrint Software or via a message on your 3D printer LCD.
The 3DP User Website contains the most recent firmware file for your 3D Printer. Users purchasing a new
printer will not need to download this file as it is already installed on all new printers, but all others should
download the file and replace the firmware they are currently running on their system. The installation only
takes a few seconds.
PLEASE NOTE:
Make sure you install the firmware on the computer that is connected
to your 3D Printer and that the printer is Online.
Click
3D Printer
to locate the latest version of firmware for your Z510 3D Printer on the 3DP™ User Web-
site, or follow Step 1 (
Section 6.2
) below. Complete the procedure in 6.2 to install your firmware.
6.2 Install Firmware from the 3DP™ User Website
1. Go to the
3DP™ User Website
and log on. From the homepage, click on
Products
and then select the
3D Printer Drivers/Software
link. Select your printer and scroll down the page until you see the
Firm-
ware
section. Click on the
Download Z510 3D Printer Firmware
link. Save the zipped file to a loca-
tion on your system.
2. Unzip the file.
3. From your ZPrint Software, open the
Service
menu and select
Upload New Firmware
. Browse to the
.v42 file location and select the file.
4. When the installation has completed, your system will need to reboot. After rebooting, open the
Ser-
vice
menu and select
Check Status
. Check that the current firmware version number is listed and cor-
rect.
6.3 Tips on Setting up the Build
PLEASE NOTE:
If the ZPrint Software has not been installed, install the software.
Instructions are located in the
ZPrint Software Manual
.
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Do not tightly pack parts into the build. Keep in mind that you will need to depowder and remove them
from the build box. Allowing a little bit of room around the part so you can vacuum the powder away
and get your fingers around or under it.
