ZPrinter
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150 / ZPrinter 250 User Manual
ZPrinter 150 / ZPrinter 250 Overview
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11/1/12
1 ZPrinter 150 / ZPrinter 250 Overview
Welcome to the exciting world of 3D Printing with our newest 3D Printers, the monochrome ZPrinter
®
150
and the color ZPrinter
®
250. The ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 incorporate many features that automate
and streamline the 3D printing process. The easy-to-use, quiet, office-friendly design, combined with high-
performance composite materials, makes the ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 the most cost-effective 3D
printers available today for rapid prototyping.
In addition, the ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 share the same hardware and controls, with the only differ-
ence being the color capability of the ZPrinter 250. This commonality makes training a simple matter for
facilities that have both machines.
This manual will instruct you on how to take care of your printer and give you an introduction to 3D Printing.
In addition, you can find information about 3D printing and its many applications and techniques on our
3DP User Web site at
This Web site is tailored to both beginner and advanced customers. We recommend that you register
immediately to receive free, unlimited access to this excellent resource.
This Section will cover the following topics:
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Section 1.3, ’Computer/System Requirements’
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Section 1.4, ’How 3D Printing Works’
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Section 1.5, ’Important Terms’
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Section 1.6, ’ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 Components’
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Section 1.7, ’LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 150’
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Section 1.8, ’LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 250’
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Section 1.9, ’Where To Go For More Information’
1.1 Key Features
The ZPrinter 150 and ZPrinter 250 are our most affordable, convenient automated 3D printers. We’ve built
in the features customers most asked for:
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300 x 450 DPI Resolution yielding excellent surface finish and resolution
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7.3" x 9.3" x 5" (185 x 236 x 132 mm) build envelope
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Automated powder loading and recycling
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Quick-loading binder cartridge
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Removable Build Bed for easier depowdering of delicate parts.
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Lighter weight, easy to move
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Improved design requires less maintenance
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Office Friendly: Office-safe build materials, active dust-control, zero liquid waste
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Common controls and hardware across models for easier cross-training