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3D Systems ProX 800 User Manual

3D Systems ProX 800
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3D Systems, Inc.
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User Guide
Original Instructions
Rev. E P/N 40-D044
ProX™ 800
3D Production Printer

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3D Systems ProX 800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brand3D Systems
ModelProX 800
Category3D Printers
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction and Overview

What's Inside the ProX 800

Lists topics covered: documentation, safety, components, software, operations, maintenance, support, and glossary.

Additional Documentation

Lists related documents like Facility Guide, Material Guides, MSDS/SDS, and Software Docs.

Safety Section Overview

Covers General Safety, Laser Safety, Labels, Chemical Safety, and Environmental Conditions.

System Components Overview

Illustrates and describes printer components: MDM, Print Applicator, Printhead, UI.

Software and System Operations

Details software operation and the process of creating a print.

Maintenance and Support

Instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support.

Glossary of Terms

Defines terms related to the ProX 800 and its operations.

Additional Documentation Details

ProX 800 Facility Guide

Details facility requirements for installing the ProX 800 3D Printer.

ProX 800 Material Guides

Details the use of materials certified for the ProX 800.

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS/SDS)

Information on material safety, handling, and hazards.

3D SPRINT Software Documentation

Information on 3D Sprint software for preparing CAD models.

General Safety Information

Hazard Messages and Symbols

Explains symbols for hazards like damage, shock, radiation, and irritants.

General Safety Guidelines

Lists important safety procedures for operating the ProX 800.

Laser Safety Precautions

Laser Safety Description

Details the UV laser used and its classification as a Class I product.

Control Switches

Describes Master Power Shut-off and Emergency Stop buttons.

User Interface Laser LED

Explains the blue LED indicating the laser status on the user interface.

Safety Labels and Interlocks

Laser Safety Warning Labels

Indicates locations of laser safety labels on the system.

Safety Interlock Switches

Explains how interlocks prevent laser exposure when doors are opened.

Compliance and Identification Labels

Certification Labels

Shows and explains TÜV Rheinland and CE Mark safety certification labels.

Product ID Label

Details the label on the rear with model, S/N, and voltage information.

Electrical Panel and Switch Identification

Chamber Controller Panel View

Shows the internal view of the chamber controller panel.

AC Electronics Panel View

Shows the internal view of the AC electronics panel.

Main Power Disconnect Switch

Highlights the main power disconnect switch for safety.

Chemical Safety and Material Handling

Handling Precautions

Advises wearing gloves, goggles, and protective clothing for handling materials.

Material Characteristics and MSDS/SDS

Discusses hazards of photopolymers and where to find MSDS/SDS.

Material Storage Guidelines

Guidelines for storing materials, including protection from light and temperature.

Material Disposal and Spill Containment

Procedures for regulated material disposal and spill cleanup.

First Aid and Protective Equipment

General first aid and protective equipment recommendations for material exposure.

Environmental Conditions for Operation

Temperature Requirements

Recommended room temperatures for optimal printer operation and part quality.

Humidity and Altitude Limits

Optimum humidity levels and altitude limits for part quality.

Sound Pressure Level

Specifies the overall sound pressure level of the equipment.

ProX 800 System Components

Printer Outside View

Overview of external components: Light Stack, Printhead, E-Stop, UI, Status Lights, Door Handle.

Printer Inside View Components

Details internal components like E-Stop, Print Pad, Elevator, Omron Sensor, Print Applicator.

MDM Docking and Rails

MDM docking pull pin, guide rails, chamber lights, and safety interlocks.

Electrical Cabinet and Panels

Electrical cabinet, inner panel, power disconnect, and system controller.

Material Delivery Module (MDM)

MDM Operating Modes

Describes Print Mode and Stand-by Mode for the MDM.

MDM Capacity and Material Container

Details MDM models, capacity, and smart cartridge technology.

MDM Components

Identifies MDM basin, lid, release lever, connectors, brakes, and material bin.

MDM Heater and Pump Controls

MDM heater switch, container release, fill pump, and leveling reservoir.

Printhead Overview

IPM and Laser Controller

Describes the Image Print Module and Laser Controller.

Laser Control Power Supply Interface

Details LEDs indicating system status: Fault, Ready, Standby, Laser On.

User Interface (UI) Navigation

Emergency Stop and Touchscreen

E-Stop function and the touchscreen for printer control.

UI Buttons, Indicators, and Ports

Controls for chamber lights, laser status, system enable, and USB ports.

LED Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of Laser, Control, and System LEDs.

System Enable Function

Locks doors and resumes operations after E-Stop or fault.

Light Stack Indicators

Red Light Status Meanings

Indicates E-Stop, fault condition, or aborted print job.

Amber Light Status Meanings

Indicates printer servicing, user warning, or E-Stop.

Green Light Status Meanings

Indicates print job progress or manual operation.

Manual Offload Cart

Cart Functionality and Use

Accessory for removing and transporting the print pad with large parts.

Software Overview: Print3D Pro

Home Screen Navigation

Describes the tablet's home screen and launching the Print3D Pro application.

UI Navigation Bar and Annunciator

Tabs for Status, Prints, Materials, Tools, Settings and alerts.

Other UI Elements

Google Search Bar, Voice Input, Status Icons.

Status Screen Details

Status Bar and Navigation

Displays printer name, alerts, progress, and navigation tabs.

Job Control Functions

Buttons for Start/Stop/Restart and Unlock Door.

Print Job Parameters

Shows current settings, material temp, recoat style, and job timing.

3D Model View Port

Preview window of the 3D model being printed.

Print Queue Screen

Print Job List and Status

Displays print job names, status, and queue management options.

Print Job Control Buttons

Buttons to Start/Stop/Pause, Restart, Refresh, and Unlock Doors.

Print History Screen

Print History Organization

Organizes print history by month for easy access.

Print Job Information and Actions

Shows job details and options to copy to queue or delete.

Detail Pop-up Screen Actions

Print Job File Actions

Options to move job in queue, to history, or delete.

Material Status Screen

Material Delivery Module (MDM) Status

Shows material type, expiration date, batch number, and level.

Leveling Reservoir and Refill Bottle Status

Displays the weight of material in the leveling reservoir and refill container.

Tools Menu Operations

Door Lock and Unlock

Toggles the printer doors between Lock and Unlock positions.

Elevator and Print Applicator Control

Manually operates the elevator leveler and print applicator.

Printhead and Shutdown Controls

Accesses Printhead settings and initiates printer shutdown.

Elevator/Leveler Settings

Manual Elevator Motions

Controls for moving elevator to Home, Start, Offload, or Stirring.

Elevator Position Parameters

Displays current/start/offload positions, move distance, velocity, stir time/depth.

Print Applicator Screen Controls

Manual Print Applicator Motions

Controls for applicator movement: Home, Move, Vacuum, Remove Bubbles, Calibration.

Print Applicator Parameters

Displays applicator current position, move distance, and velocity.

Printhead Settings Screen

Manual Printhead Beam Motions

Controls for shutter, spot size, IPM beam movement, and laser ON/OFF.

Printhead Beam Parameters

Displays beam positions, IPM power, and movement values.

Printer Settings Menu

Printer Connection Settings

Navigates to the manual printer connection screen.

Printer Information Settings

Displays printer identification and software build details.

Network Settings

Displays network configuration details like IP address and DHCP.

Heater Settings

Navigates to view and set printer and MDM heater temperatures.

Scale Factor Settings

View and edit scale factors for accurate part printing.

Build Settings

Controls for Auto Drain and Smart Sweep features.

Drawing Settings

View and set imaging system center point (X/Y values).

Manual Printer Connection

Adding Printer Manually

Prompts for IP address to set up network connection manually.

Printer and Network Information

Printer Information Display

Shows printer name, serial number, build version, and build date.

Network Settings Display

Shows IP address, MAC address, hostname, DNS, gateway, and DHCP status.

Heater Settings Configuration

Print Chamber Heater Settings

View and set temperature for the chamber heater.

MDM Heater Settings

View and set temperature for the MDM heater.

Scale Factor Settings

Scale Factor Values (X, Y, Z)

View and edit scale factors for accurate part printing.

Saving Scale Settings

Saves the current scale settings.

Build Settings

Auto Drain Feature

Controls auto-drain for lifting print pad after print.

Smart Sweep Feature

Confines sweeper motion to the print area.

Drawing Settings and New GUI Features

Drawing Settings Adjustments

View and set imaging system center point (X/Y values).

Restart Build Wizard (GUI v1.1.5443)

Provides user control over restarting interrupted builds.

Recoat Parameter Modifications

On-the-Fly Recoat Wizard

Wizard for making mid-build recoat adjustments.

Editing and Adding Recoat Styles

Modifies recoat parameters and adds recoat ranges.

Layer Rendering and Stir Wizard

Simplified Layer Rendering

Option to change layer rendering style via App Settings.

Stir Wizard Operation

Simplifies the process of stirring print material in the MDM.

3D SPRINT Software Overview

3D SPRINT Software Installation

Information on obtaining and installing the 3D SPRINT software.

3D Sprint Home Screen

Overview of the 3D Sprint software interface.

System Operations: Print Applicator

Print Applicator Installation and Removal

Procedures for installing and removing the print applicator.

Print Applicator Cleaning

Periodic cleaning of the print applicator with isopropyl alcohol.

Material Delivery Module (MDM) Operations

MDM Installation Procedure

Detailed steps for installing the MDM into the printer.

MDM Connection Procedures

Connecting I/O, Serial, and Power connectors for the MDM.

MDM Removal Procedure

Procedures for safely moving the MDM out of the machine.

MDM Temperature Control

Explains online/offline heating and operating temperature.

Auto Material Refill System

How the system adds material from containers.

Material Container Management

Installing Material Containers

Detailed steps for inserting and securing material containers into the MDM.

Removing Material Containers

Detailed steps for removing material containers from the MDM.

Setting Print Pad Positions

Adjusting the Offload Position

Adjusts the distance for moving the print pad.

Setting the Start Position

Detailed instructions for setting the print pad's start position.

Printing a Part

Pre-Print Checks and Setup

Checks print pad, launches software, verifies door locks, homes elevator.

Removing Bubbles Before Printing

Steps to remove bubbles from the material using the applicator.

Selecting and Starting Print Job

Loads print files, selects job, and starts the print process.

Build Platform Draining and Removal

Draining the Build Platform

Allows excess resin to drain off the part(s).

Print Platform Installation (No Offload Cart)

Procedures for installing the print platform without the offload cart.

Print Platform Installation (With Offload Cart)

Procedures for installing the print platform with the offload cart.

Removing Print Platform Without Offload Cart

Steps to safely remove the print platform without the offload cart.

Removing Print Platform With Offload Cart

Steps to safely remove the print platform using the offload cart.

Post Processing Build Parts

PPE and Waste Disposal

Emphasizes protective gear and proper disposal of waste material.

TPM and IPA Bath Cleaning

Cleans parts in TPM and IPA using a RAMCO system.

Support Removal and Part Finishing

Removes supports, rinses, dries, UV cures, and smooths parts.

Printer Maintenance Procedures

Dust Removal

Wipes outer surfaces with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth.

Preventive Maintenance

Requires qualified technician; includes charcoal filter replacement.

Customer Preventive Maintenance

Procedures for trained operators to maintain printer functionality.

Print Applicator Cleaning Reference

Refers to the Print Applicator Cleaning section on page 49.

Parastaltic Pump Tubing Replacement

Tools and Preparation

Lists necessary tools and preparation steps for tubing replacement.

Tubing Replacement Steps

Detailed steps for removing and replacing the pump tubing.

System Reboot Procedure

PC Reset Button Location

Location of the PC Reset button for rebooting the computer.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Power Outages and Shutdown

Actions for power outages and proper system shutdown procedures.

Error Symptoms and Solutions

Table listing symptoms, causes, and actions for troubleshooting.

Power Panel Connection Placard

Power Panel Connector Labels

Identifies various connectors on the power panel.

Power Panel Layout and Components

Circuit Breakers and Contactors

Identifies circuit breakers (CB) and contactors (K).

Terminal Blocks and Relays

Identifies terminal blocks (TB) and relays (CR).

Component Specification Table

Table detailing component load ratings and functions.

Electrical Block Diagram

Printer Electrical System Overview

Visual representation of electrical components and connections.

Chamber Controller Placard

Chamber Controller Block Diagram

Diagram showing connections for elevator, VAT, CCB, and other components.

Customer Support and Service

Information for Support Calls

Details required information before contacting support.

Customer Support Hotline Numbers

Contact numbers for US, Canada, UK, EMEA, and International.

General Service Procedures

States service must be by certified technician; provides contact numbers.

Laser Safety Service Warning

Emphasizes certified technicians for laser service due to injury risk.

Legal Notices and Compliance

Copyright and Corporate Identity

Copyright information and proprietary rights of 3D Systems, Inc.

FCC Notice for Digital Devices

Compliance with FCC rules for digital devices and interference.

Radio Frequency Transmission (RFID)

Compliance with RFID regulations and FCC IDs.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer and Product Details

Identifies manufacturer, address, product description, model, and serial number.

Conformity to Essential Requirements

Declares conformity to Machinery and EMC Directives.

Harmonized Standards Used

Lists standards used for conformity declaration.

Glossary of Terms

Beam Profile and Profiler

Defines beam profile and the device used to measure it.

Border and Print Files

Defines layer border vector and printer data files.

Cure Depth and Draining

Defines cured material thickness and material dripping process.

Elevator and Exposure

Describes Z-stage component and light energy absorption.

Monomer and MSDS/SDS

Defines polymer building block and safety data sheets.

Photopolymerization and Polymer

Describes process of monomer conversion to polymer.

Printhead and Print Applicator

Describes laser assembly and material application system.

Stereolithography Apparatus

Equipment used to produce stereolithographic parts.

Vat and Vector

Defines material container and directed line segment for slices.

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