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2.8 Print the Build ........................................................................................... 25
2.9 Dry The Part ............................................................................................. 27
2.10 Depowder the Part.................................................................................. 28
2.10.1 Gross Powder Removal.................................................................. 28
2.10.2 Fine Powder Removal .................................................................... 28
2.10.3 Using the Removable Build Plate ................................................... 28
2.11 Next Step: Cleaning the Printer .............................................................. 30
3 Routine Cleaning ....................................................................... 31
3.1 Vacuum Excess Powder........................................................................... 31
3.2 Empty The Debris Separator .................................................................... 32
3.3 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage................................................... 33
3.4 Clean The Service Station ........................................................................ 34
3.4.1 Example - Dirty Service Station ........................................................ 34
3.4.2 Example - Clean Service Station ...................................................... 35
3.4.3 Cleaning Procedure .......................................................................... 35
3.5 Clean the Parking Caps (ZPrinter 250 Type 1 only) ................................. 36
4 Post-Processing......................................................................... 38
4.1 Post-Processing Using Water Cure .......................................................... 38
4.1.1 Description........................................................................................ 38
4.1.2 Spraying vs. Dipping......................................................................... 38
4.1.3 Handling and Usage Information ...................................................... 38
4.1.4 Set Up the Work Area....................................................................... 38
4.1.5 Spraying method............................................................................... 38
4.1.6 Dipping method................................................................................. 40
4.2 Post-Processing With Z-Bond................................................................... 41
4.2.1 Preparation ....................................................................................... 41
4.2.2 Post-Processing Using the Dipping Method ..................................... 42
4.2.3 Post-Processing Using the Drizzle Method ...................................... 42
5 Additional Operations ............................................................... 44
5.1 The Printer Status Report ......................................................................... 44
5.2 The Printer Status Dialog.......................................................................... 44
5.2.1 Ready to Print .................................................................................. 45
5.2.2 Not Ready to Print ........................................................................... 46
5.3 Change Print Head ................................................................................... 47
5.4 Add Binder ................................................................................................ 51
5.5 Add Powder ............................................................................................. 52
5.6 Add Wash Fluid ........................................................................................ 53
5.7 Replace the Waste Tray ........................................................................... 54
5.8 Position Build Piston (Build Bed) .............................................................. 54
5.9 Cover ........................................................................................................ 54
6 Printer Maintenance................................................................... 55
6.1 The Maintenance Dialog........................................................................... 55
6.2 Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication ................................................................... 55
6.3 Piston Screw Lubrication .......................................................................... 56
6.4 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication .................................................................. 58
6.5 Clean The Spreader Roller ....................................................................... 59