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ZPrinter

350 / ZPrinter

450 User Manual

10/31/12

ZPrinter

350

ZPrinter

450

User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 ZPrinter 350 and ZPrinter 450 Overview.................................. 1

1.1 Key Features ............................................................................................ 1

1.2 Specifications............................................................................................ 2

1.3 Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. 3

1.4 How 3D Printing Works............................................................................. 4

1.5 Important Terms ....................................................................................... 5

1.6 ZPrinter 350/450 Components.................................................................. 7

1.6.1 System Exterior ............................................................................. 7

1.6.2 Build Chamber Interior .................................................................... 8

1.6.3 Fine Powder Removal Chamber Interior ....................................... 9

1.6.4 ZPrinter 350/450 Rear View ............................................................. 10

1.6.5 ZPrinter 350/450 Rear View - Connections ...................................... 11

1.6.6 Service Station.................................................................................. 12

1.6.7 Carriage and Print Head................................................................... 13

1.6.8 Pogo Pins and Septum..................................................................... 14

1.6.9 LCD Display And Control Knob (Control Panel) ............................... 15

1.6.10 Control Knob Operations ................................................................ 15

1.7 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 350.......................................................... 16

1.8 LCD Menu Overview - ZPrinter 450.......................................................... 16

1.9 Where To Go For More Information.......................................................... 16

2 Setup And Print The Build ........................................................ 17

2.1 Install ZPrint and ZEdit ............................................................................. 17

2.1.1 ZPrint ................................................................................................ 17

2.1.2 ZEdit ................................................................................................. 17

2.2 Choose Part Orientation ........................................................................... 17

2.2.1 Speed, Strength, and Accuracy........................................................ 17

2.2.2 Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area................................... 18

2.2.3 Parts Containing Cylindrical Features .............................................. 19

2.2.4 Parts Containing Overhangs............................................................. 19

2.3 Open A Part In ZPrint ............................................................................... 19

2.3.1 ZPrint Main Window.......................................................................... 20

2.4 Check The Default Settings...................................................................... 21

2.4.1 Printer Settings ................................................................................. 21

2.4.2 Powder Settings................................................................................ 22

2.5 Check for Errors or a Collision.................................................................. 23

2.6 Check The Build Settings ......................................................................... 23

2.7 Prepare the Build Area ............................................................................. 24

Brand	3D Systems
Model	ZPrinter 350
Category	3d printer
Language	English

3D Systems ZPrinter 350 User Manual

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3D Systems ZPrinter 350 Specifications