3D Systems ZPrinter 350 - Troubleshoot Slow Axis

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ZPrinter

350 / ZPrinter

450 User Manual Troubleshooting the ZPrinter 350/450

10/31/12

7.5.1 Troubleshoot Slow Axis

If your printer is reporting Slow Axis errors, follow the flowchart below.

Main Page

Table of Contents4
Zprinter 350 and Zprinter 450 Overview7
Key Features7
Specifications8
Computer/System Requirements9
How 3D Printing Works10
Important Terms11
Zprinter 350/450 Components13
System Exterior13
Build Chamber Interior14
Fine Powder Removal Chamber Interior15
Zprinter 350/450 Rear View16
Zprinter 350/450 Rear View - Connections17
Service Station18
Carriage and Print Head19
Pogo Pins and Septum20
LCD Display and Control Knob (Control Panel)21
Control Knob Operations21
LCD Menu Overview - Zprinter 35022
LCD Menu Overview - Zprinter 45022
Where to Go for more Information22
Setup and Print the Build23
Install Zprint and Zedit23
Zprint23
Zedit23
Choose Part Orientation23
Speed, Strength, and Accuracy23
Parts Containing an Opening or Hollow Area24
Parts Containing Cylindrical Features25
Parts Containing Overhangs25
Open a Part in Zprint25
Zprint Main Window26
Check the Default Settings27
Printer Settings27
Powder Settings28
Check for Errors or a Collision29
Check the Build Settings29
Prepare the Build Area30
Print the Build30
Dry the Part32
Depowder the Part33
Manual Gross Depowdering33
Automated Gross Depowdering (AGD) (Zprinter 450 Only)33
Fine Powder Removal34
Next Step: Cleaning the Printer35
Routine Cleaning36
Vacuum Excess Powder36
Empty the Debris Separator37
Clean the Fast Axis Rails and Carriage38
Clean the Service Station39
Example - Dirty Service Station39
Example - Clean Service Station40
Cleaning Procedure40
Clean the Parking Caps41
Post-Processing43
Post-Processing with Z-Bond43
Preparation43
Post-Processing Using the Dipping Method44
Post-Processing Using the Drizzle Method44
Additional Operations46
The Printer Status Report46
The Printer Status Dialog46
Ready to Print47
Not Ready to Print48
Change Print Head(S)49
Add Binder53
Add Powder54
Add Wash Fluid55
Replace the Waste Tray56
Position Build Piston (Build Bed)56
Cover56
Printer Maintenance57
The Maintenance Dialog57
Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication57
Piston Screw Lubrication58
Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication60
Clean the Spreader Roller61
Upgrading the Firmware62
Printer Storage Preparation63
Troubleshooting the Zprinter 350/45064
Try this First65
Problems Powering up66
Print Head Errors/Weak Parts67
Try this First67
Troubleshoot Print Head/Weak Parts68
Motion Errors/Fast Axis69
Troubleshoot Fast Axis70
Motion Errors/Slow Axis71
Troubleshoot Slow Axis72
Network Errors/Cannot Connect to Printer73
Network Errors/Packet Timeout74
Part Quality Issues Streaky/Striped Parts, Delamination, Weak Parts75
Part Quality Issues Bad Surface Finish76
Bad Horizontal Surface Finish76
Bad Vertical Surface Finish76
Miscellaneous Problems77
Vacuum Has Low/No Suction77
Binder Cartridge Is Full but Zprint Indicates Empty78
Error Codes and Messages Background Details79
Additional Information80
Materials80
Service80
Calling for Service81
Contact 3D Systems81

3D Systems ZPrinter 350 - Troubleshoot Slow Axis

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