ZPrinter
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150 / ZPrinter 250 User Manual
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ZPrinter
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150
ZPrinter
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250
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ZPrinter 150 / ZPrinter 250 Overview ....................................... 1
1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................ 1
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 3
1.3.1 Software............................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Recommended System .................................................................... 3
1.4 How 3D Printing Works............................................................................. 4
1.5 Important Terms ....................................................................................... 5
1.6 ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 Components............................................. 7
1.6.1 System Exterior ............................................................................. 7
1.6.2 Build Chamber Interior .............................................................. 8
1.6.3 ZPrinter 150 / ZPrinter 250 Rear View ............................................. 10
1.6.4 ZPrinter 150 / ZPrinter 250 Rear View - Connections .................... 11
1.6.5 Service Station.................................................................................. 12
1.6.6 Carriage and Print Head ................................................................... 13
1.6.7 Pogo Pins and Septum ..................................................................... 14
1.6.8 LCD Display And Control Knob (Control Panel) ............................... 15
1.6.9 Control Knob Operations .................................................................. 15
1.7 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 150.......................................................... 16
1.8 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 250.......................................................... 16
1.9 Where To Go For More Information.......................................................... 16
2 Setup And Print The Build ........................................................ 17
2.1 Install ZPrint and ZEdit ............................................................................. 17
2.1.1 ZPrint ................................................................................................ 17
2.1.2 ZEdit ................................................................................................. 17
2.2 Choose Part Orientation .......................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Speed, Strength, and Accuracy ........................................................ 18
2.2.2 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area ................................... 18
2.2.3 Parts Containing Cylindrical Features .............................................. 19
2.2.4 Parts Containing Overhangs............................................................. 19
2.3 Open A Part In ZPrint ............................................................................... 19
2.3.1 ZPrint Main Window.......................................................................... 20
2.4 Check The Default Settings ...................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Printer Settings ................................................................................. 21
2.4.2 Powder Settings................................................................................ 22
2.5 Check for Errors or a Collision.................................................................. 23
2.6 Check The Build Settings ......................................................................... 23
2.7 Prepare the Build Area ............................................................................. 24