INVENT3D
TM
Printer Operating Instructions and Troubleshooting Guide
AST2 © 10/26/16
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I. OVERVIEW OF PRINTER COMPONENTS
X, Y and Z Axes
The INVENT3D printer creates three dimensional objects by moving the printer hot end
assembly and print board along X, Y, and Z axes.
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X-axis:
The printer hot end assembly moves along the X-axis, located on the top of
the printer. The 0 position on the X-axis is the farthest left position along the X-axis
rail, closest to the Z-axis lead screw. Movement along the X-axis is powered by the X-
axis motor, which hangs from the top of the printer on the right side.
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Y-axis:
The print board itself moves along the Y-axis rail toward the front or back of
the printer. The 0 position on the Y-axis is the furthest toward the back of the printer,
toward the power plug. Movement along the Y-axis rail is powered by the Y-axis
motor, which hangs from the print board assembly.
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Z-axis:
The print board assembly moves up and down along the Z-axis lead screw,
located on the left side of the printer. The 0 position on the Z-axis is the uppermost
position on the lead screw. Movement along the Z-axis is powered by the Z-axis
motor, which is attached to the bottom frame plate.
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Limit Switches:
Each of the three axes utilizes a limit switch to detect the 0 point
along the axis. Each axis has a limit switch end stop that activates the limit switch.
Z-axis
Y-axis
X-axis
Z-axis motor
Y-axis motor
X-axis motor
