
09915
ZPrinter
650
Troubleshooting
Guide
Feeder is not dispensing enough powder (Short Spreading
Figure 21)
This error occurs may be due to many things but it is noticeable by the build box not being full
while printing.
Monitor Read-Out or
Secondary
Symptom
Cause / Problem
Solution
Reference
Documents
Fast Axis is not sitting flat
Fast Axis is not sitting flat
Remove fast axis, level and
replace
Short Spreading
Build box was not smooth
when print started
Stop job, fill bed and restart
the job
09577 ZPrinter650 User
Manual
(Figure 21)
Short spreading during fill
bed
Piston is not re-zeroed
Re-zero Piston
08860 ZPrinter650 E-Box
Removal and Replacement
Short spreading during fill
bed
Piston is a tiny amount too
low when at Peak Position
Adjust FILL BED SPREAD
setting in INI
09912 ZPrinter650
Installation Manual
Short Spreading
Tune feeder is required
Tune Feeder
09912 ZPrinter650
Installation Manual
Short Spreading
Debris Separator is full
Empty, and clean the
separator
09577 ZPrinter650 User
Manual
Short Spreading
Snowplows are damaged
or not sitting properly
Reseat/Replace 06839 Left
Snowplow and 06840 Right
Snowplow
(Figure 22)
After performing the above steps try performing a service print head and alignment. If the machine performs both tasks
then proceed with a test print.
Short Spreading
Load Cell is reading
improperly
Replace 50011 Feeder
See Appendix B and 08862
ZPrinter650 Feeder
Removal and Replacement
Short Spreading
Feeder slats are damaged
Replace 50011 Feeder
See Appendix B and 08862
ZPrinter650 Feeder
Removal and Replacement
After performing the above steps try performing a service print head and alignment. If the machine performs both tasks
then proceed with a test print.
Short Spreading
Add-On PCB Failed
Replace 50017 Add-On
PCB
85070 ZPrinter 650 E-Box
Field Repair Procedure
Short Spreading
Load Cell is not registering
Properly
Replace 50016 PC104+
PCB
85070 ZPrinter 650 E-Box
Field Repair Procedure
Fast axis "jumping". If hard
error occurs, see hard error
)
Slow Axis motor shaft is
loose. (shaft should have
zero vertical play)
Replace 31174 Slow axis
motor
Fast axis is not
perpendicular to build box
Fast axis is not
perpendicular to build box
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