ZPrinter
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350 / ZPrinter
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450 User Manual
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ZPrinter
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350
ZPrinter
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450
User Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ZPrinter 350 and ZPrinter 450 Overview .................................. 1
1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 3
1.6 ZPrinter 350/450 Components.................................................................. 7
1.6.1 System Exterior ............................................................................. 7
1.6.2 Build Chamber Interior .................................................................... 8
1.6.3 Fine Powder Removal Chamber Interior ....................................... 9
1.6.4 ZPrinter 350/450 Rear View ............................................................. 10
1.6.5 ZPrinter 350/450 Rear View - Connections ...................................... 11
1.6.6 Service Station.................................................................................. 12
1.6.7 Carriage and Print Head ................................................................... 13
1.6.8 Pogo Pins and Septum ..................................................................... 14
1.6.9 LCD Display And Control Knob (Control Panel) ............................... 15
1.6.10 Control Knob Operations ................................................................ 15
1.7 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 350.......................................................... 16
1.8 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 450.......................................................... 16
1.9 Where To Go For More Information.......................................................... 16
2 Setup And Print The Build ........................................................ 17
2.2 Choose Part Orientation ........................................................................... 17
2.2.1 Speed, Strength, and Accuracy ........................................................ 17
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