3D Systems ProJet 460Plus - Table of Contents

ProJet
®
x60 Series User Guide
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5/12/13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 ProJet x60 Series Overview...................................................... 1
1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................ 1
1.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 2
1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 4
1.3.1 Software............................................................................................ 4
1.3.2 Recommended System .................................................................... 4
1.4 How the 3D Printing System Works.......................................................... 4
1.5 Important Terms ....................................................................................... 5
1.6 ProJet x60 Components ........................................................................... 7
1.6.1 System Exterior ............................................................................. 7
1.6.2 Printer Interior ........................................................................... 8
1.6.3 ProJet x60 Series Rear View ........................................................... 10
1.6.4 ProJet x60 Series Rear View - Connections ................................... 11
1.6.5 Service Station.................................................................................. 12
1.6.6 Carriage and Print Head................................................................... 13
1.6.7 Pogo Pins and Septum..................................................................... 14
1.6.8 Control Knob Operations .................................................................. 14
1.7 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 160............................................................ 15
1.8 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 260C ......................................................... 15
1.9 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 360............................................................ 15
1.10 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 460Plus ................................................... 16
1.11 Where To Go For More Information........................................................ 16
1.12 Contact 3D Systems............................................................................... 16
2 Setup And Print The Build ........................................................ 17
2.1 Install 3DPrint ........................................................................................... 17
2.2 Open A Part In 3D Print............................................................................ 17
2.2.1 3DPrint Main Window ....................................................................... 17
2.2.2 Part Orientation, Strength, and Printing Speed ................................ 17
2.3 Check The Default Settings...................................................................... 18
2.3.1 Printer Settings ................................................................................. 18
2.4 Check The Build Settings ......................................................................... 18
2.5 Prepare the Build Area ............................................................................. 18
2.6 Print the Build ........................................................................................... 19
2.7 Dry The Part ............................................................................................. 20
2.8 Clean the Part........................................................................................... 20
2.8.1 Coarse Cleaning............................................................................... 20
2.8.2 Fine Cleaning.................................................................................... 20
2.8.3 Using the Removable Build Plate ..................................................... 21
2.9 Next Step: Cleaning the Printer ................................................................ 22
3 Routine Cleaning ....................................................................... 23
3.1 Vacuum Excess Core Material ................................................................. 23
3.2 Empty The Debris Separator .................................................................... 24
3.3 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage................................................... 25
3.4 Clean The Service Station........................................................................ 26