Spectrum Z™510 3D Printer Hardware Manual
Using the ZPrint Firmware and Software
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Orient parts so delicate features are supported in the z-axis, i.e. keep the attaching feature directly
below the fragile features. If a delicate feature is only supported by unprinted powder the chances of
breaking that small feature during depowdering is greatly increased.
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When building delicate parts use the "Fixture" function to cradle the part. Raising the part 0.25" (6.4
mm) from the bottom of the build and creating a fixture under the part will produce a cradle that can be
handled. The part inside the cradle can easily be transported to an oven or the depowderer.
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Do not enable the bleed compensation feature if you are building a part with features under 0.050"
(1.27 mm). Enabling bleed compensation may reduce the feature size.
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To increase the strength of thin parts, you can decrease the layer thickness to 0.0035" (0.089 mm) if
you are using high composite powder systems. Choose to override the saturation values and input the
saturation values used for printing at 0.004" (0.102 mm). This increases the binder to powder ratio and
wets more of the resins in the powder system. As you increase the strength of the part in this manner
you are also increasing the amount of time to dry the part. Oven drying the part is recommended.
6.4 Open or Import the File(s)
1. Launch the ZPrint Software. The
Open
dialog box appears.
2. Choose the file you wish to open.
3. Click
Open
or double-click the file.
4. Choose the dimensions and powder type you will be using.
5. Click
OK
.
6. The file will be brought into the software in a new window.
7. If you would like to add additional files to this build, choose the
Import
option on the
File
menu.
