ZPrinter
®
650 Hardware Manual
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10/21/08
ZPrinter
®
650
Hardware Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ZPrinter 650 Overview ............................................................... 1
1.1 New Features ........................................................................................... 1
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 1
1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 2
1.3.1 Recommended System .................................................................... 2
1.4 How 3D Printing Works............................................................................. 2
1.5 3D Printing Process Diagram ................................................................... 4
1.6 Important Terms ....................................................................................... 4
1.7 ZPrinter 650 Components......................................................................... 6
1.7.1 System Exterior ............................................................................. 6
1.7.2 Printer Interior ................................................................................. 7
1.7.3 Post-Processing Unit (PPU) Interior .............................................. 8
1.7.4 Printer Storage.................................................................................. 9
1.7.5 Post-Processing Unit (PPU) Storage................................................ 10
1.8 ZPrinter 650 Rear View ........................................................................... 11
1.9 Service Station.......................................................................................... 12
1.10 Parking Caps .......................................................................................... 13
1.11 Carriage, Print Heads, and Pogo Pins.................................................... 14
1.11.1 Front View....................................................................................... 14
1.11.2 Top Inside View .............................................................................. 15
1.12 LCD Menu And Control Knob (Control Panel) ........................................ 16
1.12.1 Control Knob Operations ................................................................ 16
1.13 LCD Menu Overview............................................................................... 16
1.14 Accessories Kit ....................................................................................... 17
1.15 Where To Go For More Information........................................................ 17
2 Setup And Print The Build ........................................................ 19
2.1 Overview To Printing Speed, Part Strength, And Part Accuracy .............. 19
2.2 Overview - Part Orientation ...................................................................... 19
2.2.1 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area ................................... 20
2.2.2 Parts Containing Overhangs............................................................. 20
2.2.3 Parts Containing Cylindrical Features .............................................. 20
2.3 ZPrint/ZEdit Installation............................................................................ 21
2.3.1 ZEdit ................................................................................................. 21
2.4 Open A Part In ZPrint ............................................................................... 21
2.5 ZPrint Main Window.................................................................................. 22
2.6 Check Or Change The Default Printer Settings........................................ 22
2.7 Check The Default Powder Settings......................................................... 24
2.7.1 Create A New Powder Type ............................................................. 24
