Print head failing
+
Replace print head
Incorrect saturation setting
+
Set correct saturation for powder /binder
system being used
Wrong binder being used
+
Replace binder with correct formula
User recycled binder
-
Replace binder with correct formula
Parts weak, crumbly, wet
or caked with powder
Powder is contaminated or over-recycled
-
Discard old powder and fill feed box with fresh
powder
Excessive powder on top
deck
Snowplows not attached or severely worn
+
Attach snowplows correctly or replace
Head card PLD not programmed
+
Program head card PLD
Error light when booting
Carriage ribbon cable not connected at either end
-
Check for proper ribbon cable connection
Squeaking noise from
inside cabinet while
raising or lowering the
pistons
Lead screws running without lubricant
+
Grease lead screws
Slow axis belt too loose
+
Tighten Slow Axis belt to proper tension
Slow axis belt skipping
teeth / chattering
Slow Axis idler pulley seized
-
Replace slow axis idler
(See 08632 Benchwork manual)
Slow Axis zeroed in wrong location
+
Re-boot printer
Slow axis motor encoder malfunctioning
or wired improperly
-
Replace or re-wire slow axis motor encoder
(See 08632 Benchwork manual)
Gantry slams and carriage
is not parked at service
station after booting
Bad head card
-
Replace head card
(See 08632 Benchwork manual)
Fast Axis zeroed in wrong location
+
Re-boot printer
Fast axis motor encoder malfunctioning,
wired improperly or disconnected from head card
-
Replace, reconnect or re-wire
fast axis motor encoder
(See 08632 Benchwork manual)
Carriage slams and will
not park at service station
after booting
Bad PCI Card
-
Replace PCI Card
(See 08632 Benchwork manual)
