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A1 Series

User Manual

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Page 1: ...A1 Series User Manual Read the User manual before operating the product and keep the manual at a convenient place near the product 3dprinter sindoh com ...

Page 2: ... disposal contact local service center or use a proper collection site Please turn off the power when leaving the office after business hours or in circumstances when machine is unoccupied for a long period of time as it may cause abrupt fire accidents Caution Failure to observe instructions may cause injuries or damages to property Protect device from humid or wet conditions e g rain snow etc Rem...

Page 3: ...changed without notice We are not responsible for the direct and or indirect loss or damages caused by results of handling or operating the product in any case and for results occurring from user s negligence 3 The copyrighted literary works can be duplicated and used for personal use or household use and within the same parameter In other cases than the aforementioned it is prohibited by law 4 Th...

Page 4: ... 9 Disposal of Used Battery 13 10 Wifi Module Disclaimer 14 11 USB Memory Disclaimer 16 Chapter 1 Preparations for Machine Operation 1 Specifications 1 2 1 1 Printing 1 2 1 2 Device 1 2 1 3 Software Support 1 2 2 Components 1 3 2 1 Basic Components 1 3 2 2 Finishing Kit Optional 1 4 2 3 Resin Cartridge Optional 1 5 3 Understanding the parts 1 6 4 Installation Including Connection Cartridge Setup a...

Page 5: ... S W Update 2 27 General 2 30 1 4 Saved Files 2 34 1 5 Info 2 36 1 6 Quick Guide 2 40 Chapter 3 Printing 1 Printing 3 2 1 1 Printing from USB Flash Drive 3 2 1 2 Printing via PC 3 8 1 3 Changing Resin 3 8 Chapter 4 Checking Printed Output 1 Checking Printed Output 4 2 1 1 Detaching Printed Output 4 2 1 2 Finishing Printed Output 4 4 1 3 Preparing the Next Print 4 5 1 4 Enhancing Print Quality 4 10...

Page 6: ...ive Glass 5 13 1 6 Resin Cartridge 5 16 1 7 Orange Cover 5 18 2 Error Messages and Solutions 5 21 3 Problems and Solutinos 5 22 3 1 If resin is not properly supplied 5 22 3 2 In case of opening orange cover during printing 5 24 3 3 In case of printing failure 5 22 4 Replacing Consumables 5 23 4 1 Replacing Resin Cartridge 5 23 4 2 Replacing Platform 5 27 4 3 Replacing Resin Tank 5 29 ...

Page 7: ...above details present only a part of the applicable laws and regulations and the details of the law may not stated as they are Sindoh is not responsible for its correctness and completeness Please consult your legal advisor to check if the object you intend to print is legal The user manual may include a little different descriptions of the device from the actual one Some options may not be availa...

Page 8: ...ions of the device Indicates points to pay attention to when using the device and explanations of likely causes of resin misuse damage to originals or loss of data Be sure to read these explanations before operating the device Indicates supplementary explanations of the device s functions and instructions on resolving user errors Indicates supplementary explanations of the device s functions and i...

Page 9: ...ermore user may be exposed to potential dangers Internal laser radiation Typical Wavelength 405 nm This machine uses GaAs laser diode with a wavelength of 400 410nm and an output of Max 450 mW Class 3B The laser diode and polygon mirrors are incorporated in laser unit Laser unit is NOT A FIELD SERVICE ITEM Therefore laser unit must not be opened under any circumstances This machine is classified a...

Page 10: ...f the optical subsystem is required Exterior covers Do not remove exterior covers Removing covers can make user exposed to serious dangers and will make warranty of the device void Resin Nitril gloves should be worn in case of handling resin to preventing contact with resin Wearing protective glass is strongly recommended to prevent splashing of resin into eyes Be careful not to let resin accident...

Page 11: ...eck the power cord periodically When checking unplug the power cord from the outlet If any problems like malfunctions body parts being caught inside the device etc occur quickly press the pause or stop button located on the touch screen Regarding Issues not being described in the user manual please contact a local service center Electric shock Contact with this part may result in electric shock To...

Page 12: ...Place the device in the place where it can t be touched by children pets etc to remove any possibilities of accidents Install the device with its vents spaced at least 10cm away from walls and other equipments Secure properly sufficient space around the device for easy ventilation and operation Use the device at temperatures of 20 30 and relative humidity of 15 70 Do not install or use the device ...

Page 13: ...the device It is strongly recommended that two or more people work together for safety Bend your knees enough to protect your spine when lifting the machine Use lift handles If you hold the other parts of the device it may break them Repack the device with the box provided when transporting a long distance is required Do not tilt or upset the box after repacking because it may cause the damage of ...

Page 14: ... not use touch screen with hands or any tools contaminated with resin Touch screen may malfunction if it is covered with resin If storing the remaining resin is necessary resin must be cleaned remove dirt plastic debris etc by filtering Use dedicated container to store resin and seal the cap firmly If resin is stored in the resin tank it can be cured or color dye can be separated Stir the resin wi...

Page 15: ...hat you wear protective gloves and have good ventilation when work with IPA Need to replace new IPA for the best performance regularly because it is easily diluted We do not manufacture and sell Isopropyl alcohol Consult the manufacturer for details of safety information When disposing IPA be sure to follow the instructions specified by the manufacturer or supplier Do not use Isopropyl alcohol or ...

Page 16: ...in tank itself as soon as sheet damage or deformation is found Precautions for platform Use a scrapper to remove prints from the platform After removing prints from the platform it should be cleaned up for the next print job Never operate the device in the way this manual does not specifically instruct Never try to open orange cover It may cause degradation of print quality print failure and damag...

Page 17: ...gular basis Do not block vents Inappropriate cooling may lead to high temperatures inside the machine In general a new machine may produce small amount of gaseous components so ensure good ventilation when the machine is used for the first time If the machine is in operation for an extended time do not stay in the same room for a long time Intake Outtake Before Using the Device ...

Page 18: ...radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation INFORMATION TO USER This...

Page 19: ...saving services WLAN Notice Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits A minimum clearance of 20 cm 8 inches must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of...

Page 20: ...d in the U S to conform to the requirements of DHHS21 CFR Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products and elsewhere is certified as a Class 1 laser product conforming to the requirements of IEC 60825 1 2014 Class 1 laser products are not considered to be hazardous The laser system and machine are designed so there is never any human access to laser radiation above a Class 1 level during normal operati...

Page 21: ... board uses a Lithium battery Please discard used batteries following the environmentally friendly procedure stated on the manufacturer guidelines To replace batteries please contact a qualified service engineer Before Using the Device ...

Page 22: ...ves Do not expose this product to water humidity or liquid Do not expose this product to direct light hot temperature or fire If the machine has been modified by unauthorized personnel Sindoh is not liable for the machine trouble or failure To prevent RF signals that exceed FCC RF exposure limits from being exposed to human this module has been mounted in a place that minimizes human access Wifi M...

Page 23: ...0mW 10dbm MHz IEEE 802 11n 20MHz 10mW 10dbm MHz IEEE 802 11n 40MHz 10mW 10dbm MHz No of Channels IEEE 802 11b 11 IEEE 802 11g 11 IEEE 802 11n 20MHz 11 IEEE 802 11n 40MHz 7 Modulation IEEE 802 11b DSSS CCK IEEE 802 11g OFDM IEEE 802 11n 20MHz OFDM IEEE 802 11n 40MHz OFDM Power Consumption 5V 500mA Maximum Dimension 37 0mm X 28 0mm X 3 7 mm Operation Temperature 0 60 Storage Temperature 10 80 Before...

Page 24: ...is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equi...

Page 25: ...ved including interference that may cause undesired operation RESPONSIBLE PARTY Name Sindoh America Ltd Address 6047 Tyvola Glen Circle Suite 115 Charlotte NC 28217 Phone No 1 704 414 6690 We hereby declare that the above specified equipment with the trade name and model number was tested conforming to the applicable FCC Rules under the most accurate measurement standards possible and that all the...

Page 26: ...A1 Series USER MANUAL ...

Page 27: ...l Semi Auto Resin Supply Air Pump Type Automatic Supply with Level Sensor 1 2 Device Power 250W Dimensions mm 449 x 501 x 600 W x D x H Weight 44 3Kg excluding resin cartridge Ports USB Device USB Host Wifi Ethernet 1 3 Software Support Software Support Sindoh Exclusive Slicer File Format stl ply obj Operating System Window 7 or Above Mac OSX 10 10 or Above Memory Requirements Recommended DRAM 8GB...

Page 28: ...c components in the packaging box Please keep the box and packaging material they are needed for product exchange or repair service 3D Printer USB Cable USB Memory Quick Start Guide Power Cable T Handle Hexagon Wrench M5 1 Preparations for Machine Operation ...

Page 29: ...g Brush The blades of the metal scrapper can be very sharp Please be cautious Please do not use for other than removing printables and cleaning platform Please do not touch the blade of the scrapper with any of body parts in any cases 2 3 Resin Cartridge Optional Resin Cartridge Cap for Resin Supply 1 Preparations for Machine Operation ...

Page 30: ...d 2 LCD Control Panel Screen used to control printer Usage of printer is recommended after removing the protection film on LCD control panel If the film is not removed the touch screen may not work properly 3 USB Port Connect USB flash drive containing printing information and print directly from USB flash drive 4 Orange Cover Access to the operating area 5 Power Port Power cord connector 6 Speake...

Page 31: ...l Detect Sensors Detect resin height to fill the optimum amount of resin in resin tank Platform No Part Name Description 1 Platform Workbench to which resin is cured by laser and print is attached 2 Platform Handles Let users to hold when handling platform 3 Platform Locking Screws Fix platform after adjusting level of platform and resin tank 4 Platform Locking Knobs Fix platform after mounting 1 ...

Page 32: ...ttle being filled with resin 2 Resin Cartridge Handle Let users hold the cartridge in case of handling it 3 Nozzle Discharges resin through it from the cartridge 4 Cap Seals cartridge 5 Tube Connects air pump and cap 1 2 3 4 5 1 Preparations for Machine Operation ...

Page 33: ...ower button located on the lower right of the device When the home screen is displayed on the LCD screen install the resin cartridge Refer to Resin Cartridge of 5 Maintenance Connection to PC 1 Direct Connection Connects one end of the enclosed USB cable to the back of the device and the other end to the PC 2 Network Connection Refer to Network of 2 UI Menu Function Plug USB flash drive in and ins...

Page 34: ...nstallation of the file is complete a pop up window shows up as the picture below Press Next button to initiate the installation of 3DWOX Desktop Program Choose the destination location of the files and press Next to proceed 4 3 2 1 Preparations for Machine Operation ...

Page 35: ...configurations get saved and the installation starts After all installation is complete you can see that 3DWORK Desktop icon created on the desktop of your computer 6 5 1 Preparations for Machine Operation ...

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Page 37: ...cale Z Offset Chamber Heating Resin Auto Supply Dashboard Logging Network Test Print S W Update General Language Power Saving Beep Sound Units Time Setting Time Zone Setting Email Setting Security Saved Files Info Statistics History Quick Guide Programs 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 38: ... to Home screen 2 Slide Menu Bar Open Slide Menu 3 Title Description of the current active screen 4 Cartridge Display whether or not the resin cartridge is installed 5 Resin Status Display how much resin remains in the cartridge 6 Wifi Display the status of Wifi connection 7 Time Display the current time 8 Working Area Main workspace of UI screen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 39: ...ange This function is used to replace the resin cartridge in case that the current resin cartridge is empty or user wants to switch to the different type of resin Press Cartridge from the Home screen Press Change 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 40: ...y being used Replace sealing cap with resin supply cap for the new cartridge and insert nozzle and tube as being instructed on UI screen Replace resin supply cap with sealing cap for the used cartridge and install the new cartridge 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 41: ...Press Finish when installation of the new cartridge is complete and UI screen will be moved to Home screen in 5 seconds automatically 6 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 42: ... XY Scale Z Offset Chamber Heating Resin Auto Supply Dashboard Logging Network Test Print S W Update General Language Power Saving Beep Sound Units Time Setting Time Zone Setting Email Setting Security 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 43: ...ow users to change horizontal X vertical Y ratio of prints in case that the size difference of 3D model and actual prints exist Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 44: ...where horizontal X and vertical Y scale can be adjusted is shown Change X Y scale values by pressing or until they reach the target numbers Adjustable range is 95 0 105 0 in 0 1 unit Press Save when finished 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 45: ...rst layer of raft Change Z Offset value to direction in case of printing failure caused by a drop of raft On the other hand change Z offset value to value to increase raft thickness in case that raft is thicker than specified Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 46: ...ess Z Offset Z Offset screen is shown up Change a value by pressing or until it reaches the target number Adjustable range is 0 05mm 0 5mm in 0 05mm unit Press Save when finished 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 47: ...be turned ON or OFF in any circumstances necessary Temperature in the chamber is automatically controlled by heater in case of Sindoh s resin for the best printing quality It is recommended that chamber heating is turned ON when Sindoh s resin is used Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 48: ...Press Chamber Heating If you agree on the message of pop up window press Done to continue Select On or Off and press Save to finish 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 49: ...Resin Auto Supply This function allows user to enable or disable resin auto supply features Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 50: ...Press Auto Resin Supply If you agree on the message of pop up window press Done to continue Select On or Off and press Save to finish 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 51: ...Platform Leveling This function allows users to make an alignment of platform with resin tank Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 52: ... is not completely removed from the resin tank leveling may be done incompletely Refer to Resin tank of 5 Maintenance for details of how to remove resin from the resin tank Loosen 6 platform locking screws using T handle hexagon wrench and press Next 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 53: ...platform they may be dropped into resin tank by accident Platform moves down to the lower limit position When platform lowering is complete fasten back 6 platform locking screws using T handle hexagon wrench and press Next All leveling procedure is complete 8 7 6 T Handle Hexagon Wrench 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 54: ...Logging This function let users to remotely check the status of device and send management information by email Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 55: ...Press Dashboard Logging Select On or Off and press Save to finish 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 56: ...tion let users to set up network configurations of the device Both wired and wireless LAN can be configured in details Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 57: ...No Name Description 1 Network Type Select Wifi or wired LAN 2 ON OFF Turn ON or OFF Wifi 3 SSID Select SSID or enter SSID manually if it is hidden 4 DHCP Allocate IP address automatically 5 Static Enter static IP address and related parameters 4 3 1 2 3 4 5 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 58: ...is displayed Select a SSID you want to connect and press Save to store the setting If selected SSID requires password enter it Press DHCP to see an allocated IP address after getting connected 6 5 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 59: ...Press Static if a fixed IP address is required Press pen icon to enter IP address manually For wired LAN repeat the same procedure as the case of wireless if required 8 7 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 60: ... Print This function allows users to print a sample model already saved in the internal memory of printer Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 61: ...Swipe the screen upward and press Test Print List of sample model files is shown up Select a file to be printed Printing gets started 5 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 62: ...ps S W of the device up to date It works only when network connection is available Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen Swipe the screen upward and press S W Update 3 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 63: ...Press Update if you wish to proceed S W update is in progress When S W update is finished press Done to reboot the device 6 5 4 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 64: ...neral This function allows users to change general settings Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Setting from the Menu screen Swipe the screen upward and press General 3 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 65: ...e using and 0 minute Power saving mode is disabled 5 120 minutes Time delay before entering power saving mode Beep Sound You can turn ON or OFF the beep sound of the device Units Units of temperature and length can be changed Temperature Select between C and F Length Select between meter m and inch ft Time Settings The current time and date of the device can be shown and can be changed manually if...

Page 66: ...one setting of the device can be shown Press to change and swipe the screen up and down to choose the new time zone Email Settings Email address which a photo capturing the printing status will be sent to can be specified 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 67: ...tact your server hosting company or mail service provider Inquire your email service administrator or service provider for detailed information of the input information on each category Especially for SMTP server login ID it may be needed to enter the entire email address which includes the domain name This setting is for the SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol server to be used for sending emails ...

Page 68: ...1 4 Saved Files Saved Files Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Saved Files from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 69: ...file 2 Delete Deletes a file from the internal memory of printer 3 Print Starts printing a selected file Printing gets started Info It shows details of file such as ile name resin type how much resin is required to complete printing printing time number of total layers and z direction resolution 3 1 2 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 70: ...story This allows users to check detailed information about the device and to set the name of the device and administrator password Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Info from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 71: ... device For history of device usage press History Statistical information regarding machine usage is shown For details press Total Print Time Total running time of the device by now is displayed Number of Printed Model Total number of print jobs and number of print jobs which are successfully finished are displayed 4 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 72: ... Usage Resin Total cumulative amount of resin is displayed and usage of each individual resins is displayed too Most Recent Print File List List of files being printed most recently is displayed 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 73: ...1 6 Quick Guide Quick Guide Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Quick Guide from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 74: ... users to install add in SW such as web browser etc and make shortcuts for frequently used functions so that you can access them very quickly Press Slide Menu Bar from the Home screen Press Programs from the Menu screen 2 1 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 75: ...Press Programs from the Menu screen Internet You can access the internet using build in web browser Program Manager You can install or uninstall add In S W 3 2 UI Menu Function ...

Page 76: ... Install Uninstall List of add S W is shown Press to install or to uninstall 2 UI Menu Function ...

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Page 78: ...ble or over the network The following Home screen on the device means it is ready to start print 1 1 Printing from USB Flash Drive Connecting USB flash drive into the device In order to print using USB flash drive insert the flash drive into USB port 1 3 Printing ...

Page 79: ... in the USB flash drive 2 Download Downloading a file to the internal memory of the printer 3 Preview Preview image of print appears Printing Files Select a file to print in a file list and then pop up windows asking if everything is ready comes up If there is no previous prints remaining and resin tank is installed properly press Done 2 1 2 3 3 Printing ...

Page 80: ...ting gets started If there is not enough resin in the resin tank more resin needs to be filled Air pump starts to run to supply resin and resin starts coming out of the nozzle of resin cartridge Once resin is filled enough pump stops and printing starts 3 Printing ...

Page 81: ...ting When you are busy you may need to start printing even if chamber temperature does not reach the target If you can t wait until heating process is finished press Start Now Print Preview If you press in a file list of USB flash memory print preview screen appears Press Print if you wish to start printing or press Cancel to go back to file list 3 3 Printing ...

Page 82: ...ns appears Printing Check Printing status can be checked Press Raise the Platform to move the platform upward so that user can check printing status Change Cartridge This function allows users to replace resin cartridge with new one if needed Resume Returning to the printing screen and print job will resume 4 3 Printing ...

Page 83: ...you are sure or press Continue Printing if you want to resume printing Printing Completion If printing is complete platform moves up to return to ready position When platform s moving is finished remove print from the platform following on screen instructions and press Done For removing print from platform refer to 4 Checking Printed Output for details 6 5 3 Printing ...

Page 84: ...For pausing and canceling print please refer to Printing from USB flash drive for details 1 3 Changing Resin When a different type of resin from the current one needs to be used clean up resin tank and platform in order to ensure the best print quality and to prevent mixing up of different type of resins Regarding how to clean resin tank and platform refer to 5 Maintenance 4 3 2 1 3 Printing ...

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Page 86: ...rinting is finished wait until platform completely returns to ready position Do not open the orange cover before platform stops moving Removing platform locking knobs When platform stops moving open the orange cover and remove two platform locking knobs by turning them in counterclockwise direction Be careful not to drop knobs into resin tank when removing them 2 1 Platform Platform locking knobs ...

Page 87: ...al scrapper with care because blade is sharp You may be injured especially when scrapping platform Detaching the printed output from platform Remove the platform and move it to cleaning tray enclosed in finishing kit Insert blade of metal scrapper between printed output and platform and detach it by pushing scrapper slowly and carefully Start detaching from corners of printed output and continue t...

Page 88: ...Printed Output Removing supports Remove supports using nipper enclosed in the finishing kit Use a nipper with care because blade is sharp Be careful not to cut your fingers or hand Cleaning printed output with Isopropyl alcohol IPA Do not place IPA close to heat fire or sparks because IPA can be flammable even explosive Pour Isopropyl alcohol IPA in the washing tub enclosed in the finishing kit an...

Page 89: ...g machine optional for curing 1 3 Preparing the Next Print Cleaning platform Remove debris of print and contaminants remaining on platform using metal scrapper Clean every each holes of platform using platform cleaning brush Clean remaining resin using paper towel and Isopropyl alcohol Finally clean all remaining Isopropyl alcohol using dry paper towel Please remove platform first and install it v...

Page 90: ...esult in contamination of optical parts such as protective glass laser unit etc or penetration of resin into the device If there is remaining resin in resin tank be sure not to drop or splash resin in handling resin tank To prevent contamination of transparent acryl window in the bottom of resin tank use some supports in four corners or lay a clean piece of paper underneath 2 Resin Tank Supporters...

Page 91: ...IPA using dry paper towel Never use Isopropyl alcohol IPA or ammonia based cleaner to clean the bottom of the resin tank In the bottom of resin tank there is a transparent window made of Acryl PMMA Acryl PMMA material can cause chemical reaction with some type of chemicals such as IPA ammonia based cleaner etc so that window will be broken or deformed Be sure to use a dedicated cleaner for acryl m...

Page 92: ...s please refer to Protective Glass of 5 Maintenance Protective glass is made of Acryl PMMA Never use Isopropyl alcohol IPA or ammonia based cleaner to clean the protective glass Installing resin tank Place the resin tank in the middle of mounting area Check if the bottom of resin tank has a contact with the tilt bracket Then push the resin tank to backside until it stops moving and the lock the re...

Page 93: ... 1 4 Enhancing Print Quality Following the guideline for resin use Print quality is seriously influenced by condition of resin Start use resin before the expiration date and store resin under the recommended conditions including temperature and humidity Installation site Running the device in the place exposed to shocks and vibrations may cause degradation of print quality or printing failure Inst...

Page 94: ... ON When the power is ON again platform moves upward to initial position As described in 1 Checking Printed Output remove aborted print from the platform and clean platform and resin tank for the next job 2 1 4 Printed Output Check ...

Page 95: ...3 If problems Persist Please visit http www sindoh com for help 1 4 Printed Output Check ...

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Page 97: ...ase clean the inside of the printer regularly or right after print job Wear nitril gloves if there is any risk of touching resin 1 2 Periodical Inspection Oil Grease Inspection During manufacturing grease oil is applied to some mechanical parts especially driving system After a period of time grease and oil can dry and cause some noise during operation At least once a month inspect the condition o...

Page 98: ...m regularly and after each printing jobs Wear nitril gloves before starting cleaning Remove debris of print and contaminants remaining on platform using metal scrapper Clean every surface including upper and lower surfaces and any possible place which resin may be applied Use a metal scrapper with care because blade is sharp You may be injured especially when scrapping platform Clean every each ho...

Page 99: ...or print failure For the best performance and life ensure that resin tank is maintained as directed 1 4 1 Resin Tank Life Resin tank s life can vary depending on shape and size of prints printing location layer thickness and resin type If resin tank is well maintained it can be used generally until at least 100 print jobs or 1 000 hours Film needs to be replaced if a hole scratch tear stretch or a...

Page 100: ...leaning filter for the better cleaning performance If serious damages like hole scratch etc are found in film and transparent window repair or replace resin tank Residues of prints sticking to film Cured resin or particles floating in resin Pigmentation of film Damages like hole scratch etc of film Checking the outside of resin tank Upset the resin tank and check if fingerprints dirt and scratches...

Page 101: ...film and cured resin or particles floating in resin Do not scrape the bottom of resin tank too strongly Film can loosen or tear out Filtering remaining resin If meticulous cleaning is necessary use cleaning filter If resin does not flow down from the resin tank use rubber scraper to scrape down resin 2 1 Bottle Cleaning Filter Rubber Scrapper 5 Maintenance ...

Page 102: ...own check the status of transparent window Make a light illuminate the transparent window with some angle and see a reflected light to check if contaminants fingerprints and dirt exist on it Grab surrounding edges or handles of resin tank to prevent contamination of transparent window Cleaning transparent window Transparent window needs to be cleaned only with clean microfiber cloth and a dedicate...

Page 103: ...window fold the microfiber cloth to use a new surface each time you wipe Never use Isopropyl alcohol IPA or ammonia based cleaner to clean the transparent window Otherwise transparent window will be broken or deformed Re checking transparent window Check the status of transparent window again using the method described in Repeat checking and cleaning the transparent windows until transparent windo...

Page 104: ...tion or printing failure may occur In case of print quality issue or printing failure check the status of protective glass and clean it if necessary Wear clean nitril gloves before starting cleaning Removing platform Remove platform because resin or other contaminants can be dropped from it Open orange cover and remove two platform locking knobs to take out the platform from the device Removing re...

Page 105: ...n and Shine Non microfiber cloth or paper towel can scratch the protective window Spray cleaner to the protective glass once or twice and wipe it from one side to the other without stopping Repeat until cleaning is finished To prevent the dust or dirt from being reattached to the protective window fold the microfiber cloth to use a new surface each time you wipe 3 5 Maintenance ...

Page 106: ...rotective window Check protective window by using reflected light as the exactly same way of checking the transparent window of the resin tank Installing resin tank and platform back If resin is still filled in the resin tank be careful not to drop or splash resin when you remove resin from the resin tank or try to move the resin tank 4 4 5 Maintenance ...

Page 107: ...esin Cartridge Store resin cartridges in a dark and well ventilated place Avoid location where temperature and humidity is too high or too low 1 6 3 Cleaning Smart ID Terminals If the smart ID chip on the bottom of the resin cartridge or terminals on the cartridge mount are contaminated with resin etc the cartridge may be not be properly detected even if the cartridge is mounted Be careful that th...

Page 108: ...sopropyl alcohol IPA until contaminants are completely removed Be careful not to get Isopropyl alcohol on the resin tank or other parts of the cartridge by mistake Ensure that Isopropyl alcohol IPA is completely dry before installing the resin cartridge Ensure that the sealing cap is firmly closed before cleaning 5 Maintenance ...

Page 109: ...er because it may result in the degradation of print quality or printing failure do not open the orange cover during printing by mistake 1 7 1 Opening the Orange Cover To open the orange cover insert fingers into the bottom of the cover and lift it up Lift the center part of the cover in order to open easily If you lift the left or right part force is dispersed which needs more force than the cent...

Page 110: ...MMA material for example NOVUS No 1 Plastic Clean and Shine Non microfiber cloth or paper towel can scratch the orange cover Spray cleaner to surface of orange cover once or twice and wipe it from one side to the other without stopping Repeat until cleaning of the surface is finished Repeat until cleaning of all the surface is finished To prevent the dust or dirt from being reattached to the orang...

Page 111: ...Never use Isopropyl alcohol IPA or ammonia based cleaner to clean the orange cover Otherwise orange cover will be broken or deformed 5 Maintenance ...

Page 112: ...nit transport system Reboot the device If problem persists after rebooting request A S EC 511 512 513 516 517 Error with platform transport system Reboot the device If problem persists after rebooting request A S EC 521 522 Error with tilt driving system Reboot the device If problem persists after rebooting request A S EC 525 Printing can t start because resin tank is not installed Resin tank s lo...

Page 113: ...pplied automatically Check if Auto Resin Supply function is set to ON 3 1 2 Checking Smart IC Chip and Terminals or Resin Cartridge If smart IC chip or terminals are contaminated with resin etc resin cartridge may not be detected even if it is properly installed For details of how to clean smart IC chip and terminals refer to Resin Cartridge of 5 Maintenance 5 Maintenance ...

Page 114: ... a pair of sensors located in both sides of resin tank in order to detect how much resin is filled in the resin tank If a cylindrical hole which the detecting light from sensor passes though is blocked it is recognized that a sufficient amount of resin is filled in the resin tank and the resin is not supplied automatically Remove any contaminants if they exist in the cylindrical holes to prevent m...

Page 115: ...esin Supply in Open Mode If 3 rd party resin is used in open mode resin may not be supplied or may be overflowed Set Auto Resin Supply function to OFF if you operate the device in open mode Tube 5 Maintenance ...

Page 116: ...ces are used when the cover is opened during printing the device is designed to temporarily stop printing for user s safety Once the cover is closed printing will resume However because it may result in the degradation of print quality or printing failure do not open the orange cover during printing by mistake 3 3 In case of Printing Failure Inevitably printing can fail In the event of printing fa...

Page 117: ...resin tank and platform please refer to Resin Tank and Platform sections of 5 Maintenance In case of printing failure more debris or contaminants can exist in the resin It is recommended that you should use filter to remove residual contaminants 5 Maintenance ...

Page 118: ...est print quality shake new resin cartridge before replacing in order to mix up well all ingredients Ensure a sealing cap is firmly closed before shaking For the best print quality shake resin cartridge at least one a week so that ingredients are well mixed Replacing cap Remove a sealing cap and assemble a resin supply cap 2 1 Sealing Cap 5 Maintenance ...

Page 119: ... close the cap until the protrusions on the cartridge and cap are in contact each other Removing used resin cartridge Pull out the resin supply tube from the cartridge Lift the resin cartridge using handle and take out the cartridge out of the machine 3 Tube Protrusions 5 Maintenance ...

Page 120: ... with sealing cap resin can leak or can be cured though the hole existing in the resin supply cap Installing new resin cartridge Install new resin cartridge in the housing inside of the machine Inserting resin supply tube Insert resin supply tube into the boss of resin supply cap This tube connects air pump with resin cartridge 5 4 Tube 5 Maintenance ...

Page 121: ...mp tube is not properly connected to resin supply cap there may be a problem with resin supplying Ensure that the end of tube is pushed completely down up to the bottom of the resin cartridge Tube 5 Maintenance ...

Page 122: ...locking knobs by turning in counter clockwise direction Hold the platform with both hands grasping handles and remove it from the machine Be careful not to drop the platform during handling it If platform is dropped on the machine or user by accident dropping impact of the platform may result in damage to the device or injury to user 1 5 Maintenance ...

Page 123: ...en placing a platform on the mount align two protrusions of the mount with platform s holes If they are not aligned platform will not be installed properly Leveling the platform Once the new platform is installed proceed platform leveling process to adjust the alignment between platform and resin tank For details of platform leveling refer to Platform Leveling of 3 UI Menu 3 2 5 Maintenance ...

Page 124: ... release two locking levers in left right side of resin tank To remove the current resin tank pull the resin tank slightly forward and lift it up To lift up the resin tank it needs to be pulled forward so that the projection of the resin tank is completely out of the locking lever 1 Levers Cover 5 Maintenance ...

Page 125: ... can be pigmented or bottle can be melted down and mixed with resin Be careful not to drop or splash resin when pouring resin Installing a new resin tank Place a new resin tank in the exactly reverse order of removing the resin tank and secure it with two locking levers To lock the resin tank using locking levers push the resin tank until the projection of the resin tank touches the cube where loc...

Page 126: ... leveling platform To check if resin tank is properly installed there is an actuator lever in the backside of resin tank If this lever is actuated by any accidents it is considered that resin tank is installed even though resin tank does not exist in place Please be careful not to keep this lever pressed by user s arbitrary manipulations 4 5 Maintenance ...

Page 127: ...nk of 5 Maintenance Removing transparent window Turn the resin tank upside down with the transparent window of resin tank facing up Then place it on a flat surface Using a cross head screw driver enclosed in finishing kit remove 16 screws and disassembly the tray which the transparent window is attached to After taking out the tray turn the tray again and place it on a flat surface in a original d...

Page 128: ...t using a crosshead screw driver Removing a release film After removing a sealing bracket remove two rubber gaskets and release film Clean gaskets with Isopropyl alcohol IPA and paper towel and scrap the release film Assembling a new film Place back in a new release film between rubber gaskets in the exactly reverse order of removing 5 4 3 Sealing Bracket Film Rubber Gaskets 5 Maintenance ...

Page 129: ...ilm well If film or gasket is placed over the protrusions they may be damaged Assembling a sealing bracket Put a sealing bracket on top and fasten 36 screws back Fasten 4 screws in every corner first and do the same for the other 32 screws 5 5 Maintenance ...

Page 130: ...k the tray Clean the release film with some Isopropyl alcohol IPA and paper towel For transparent window use clean microfiber cloth and a dedicated cleaner for acryl PMMA material for example NOVUS No 1 Plastic Clean and Shine Non microfiber cloth or paper towel can scratch the transparent window Assembling back the tray Place a rubber gasket on top first and assemble the tray with 16 screws 8 7 5...

Page 131: ...posite the outlet of resin tank If assembly direction is wrong the resin tank will not be installed When assembling tray fasten 4 screws in the corner and do the same to the other 12 screws Installing the resin tank Check if any contaminants fingerprint dirt remain in the film and transparent window If everything is OK install the resin tank 9 5 Maintenance ...

Page 132: ...ss A EMC Electromagnetic compatible equipment and should not be use in household locations Class B equipment domestic telecast equipment This equipment is a Class B EMC Electromagnetic compatible equipment for household purposes available to be used in any location This Product is a Class A equipment ...

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