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3. Setup Your Build And Print
Now that your printer is clean, you need to open up the 3D file
using ZPrint, and select your printing parameters.
1.
Open your file in ZPrint.
2.
Select
File > 3D Print Setup
, or click
on the Toolbar.,
to open the 3D Print Setup dialog.
3.
Check your printer settings to be sure the correct printer
and powder are displayed.
•
If you need to change any settings, refer to the
Setup
and Print the Build
section of the
Hardware Manual
for your printer.
4.
Select
File
>
3D Print
, or click
on the Toolbar, to open
the
Printer Status
dialog.
5.
Check the Printer Status window. If all the
Print Head
,
Powder
, and
General
items display
OK
, the
button is
enabled.
If any items need attention, the
button is disabled.
•
If the printer only needs a new print head, and you are
comfortable performing the steps required, see the
Replace a Print Head
section of this Guide.
•
Otherwise, refer to the
Additional Operations
section
of the
Hardware Manual
for your printer. There you’ll
find details on how to get the printer ready and clear
any messages.
6.
Select any Print Options for this build. If the part has deli-
cate features, deselect the option for
Empty Build Piston
After Printing
(ZPrinter 450 only).
7.
Click
to start your build.
8.
The
Printing
dialog opens and reports the status of the
print job for as the build progresses.
•
Click the
Pause
button to pause the current print job,
Click again to resume printing.
•
Click the
Cancel
button to cancel printing this job.
