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USER’S MANUAL

Translation of the original manual

3DGence INDUSTRY F420

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Table of Contents3
I Introduction7
Introduction7
Technical Specification of the Device7
Device Identification9
Fff Technology9
Installation Conditions11
Security Measures11
Symbols Used in the Manual11
General Safety Practices11
Printer Markings12
Potential Areas of Safety Risks12
Moving the Device13
Place of Installation13
Connection Specifications15
Power Consumption16
Package Contents16
Printer Unpacking16
Steps before Starting the Printer19
Printer Stabilisation19
Printer Start-Up19
Connecting to a Power Source and Switching on the Device19
Connection of the Air Treatment and Compressed Air Unit19
Connecting a WLAN Adapter21
Network Configuration22
Firmware Update22
Print Module Installation22
Glass Table Installation22
Adjustment of Slats and Brushes of the Cleaning Station22
Heatbed Calibration24
Installation of a Cleaning Station Container24
Setting the Offset between the Hotends in the Print Module in the Z Axis25
Setting the Offset between the Hotends in the Print Module in the X, y Axes25
Printer Design26
Overview26
Kinematic System30
User Interface Panel30
Display30
Power Button30
Working Chamber30
Working Chamber Door30
Heated Print Bed30
Slats and Brushes of the Cleaning Station31
Cleaning Station Container31
Camera31
Lighting32
Material Chamber32
Temperature Control in the Material Chamber32
Smart Material Manager System33
Print Module33
Extruder Modules35
Material Loading Support Modules35
Top Cover35
Accessory Chamber35
Accessories Chamber Door35
USB Port36
Rear Panel36
Lan36
Overcurrent Protection36
Air Connection36
Main Switch37
Power Cable Inlet37
Additional Accessories38
Light Tower with Sound Signalling38
Ups38
Filter38
User Interface39
Idle State Menu39
Multifunction Button40
The File Screen40
Materials Screen41
Network Settings Button43
Settings Button45
Wait for Print46
Calibration46
Manual Control48
Maintenance49
Options50
Service Menu50
Work in Progress Menu51
Printer Operation52
Firmware Update52
Switching the Printer on and off52
Switching the Printer on52
Switching the Printer off52
Activities Connected with Printing Material52
Material Loading53
Material Unloading54
Change of Material from the Active Bay to Inactive Bay / Activating Inactive Material54
Print Module55
Print Module Installation55
Print Module Removal57
Printing Surface58
Installing the Printing Surface58
Selecting the Printing Surface58
Fitting a Glass Pane58
Installation of the Polymer Pad59
Replacing the Glass Printing Surface with a Pad60
Activities Connected with Printing60
Start Printing from a Flash Drive60
Transfer the Print to the Printer through the Network61
From 3Dgence SLICER 4.0 through the Local Network61
From 3Dgence SLICER 4.0 through the CLOUD System61
From the 3Dgence CLOUD Web Platform62
Removing Prints63
Calibration64
Print Module Calibration64
Calibrating the Offset between the Hotends in the Print Module in the Z Axis64
Calibration of Offset between Hotends in the Module in the X, y Axes64
Heatbed Calibration66
Software67
Dgence Slicer 4.067
Introduction67
Quality Guarantee67
Installation67
Dgence Cloud68
Maintenance69
After each Print69
Checking Hotend Tips for Debris69
Cleaning the Glass Heatbed and Applying an Adhesive Layer69
Emptying the Cleaning Station Container70
Weekly71
Cleaning the Working Chamber71
Emptying the Air Drier Tank in the Air Treatment Unit71
Once a Month or Every 500 Hours of Printing71
Lubricating the X Axis71
Cleaning the Extruders73
Setting the Offset between the Hotends in the Print Module in the Z Axis76
Setting the Offset between the Hotends in the Print Module in the X, y Axes76
Every Two Months or Every 1000 Hours of Printing76
Replacing the Print Tip and Cover76
Cleaning the Printing Module Fans78
Every Quarter or Every 1500 Hours of Printing78
Lubricating the y Axis78
Cleaning of the Extruder Sprocket and Lubricating the Extruder Needle Bearing84
Checking the Condition of the the Hotend Cleaning Unit84
Heatbed Calibration84
Every Six Months or Every 3000 Hours of Printing85
Lubricating the Z Axis85
Adjusting Timing Belts Tension88
Replacing the Module Cooling Filter88
Checking the Curtains89
Print Module Service89
Printer Service90
When Required90
Replacing the Hotend Cleaning Unit90
Replacing Bulbs90
Removal of Residual Material from the Feed System91
Downstream the MLS to the Manifold91
Downstream the Manifold to the Extruder92
LAS 42 Filter Replacement (Optional Accessory)93
Technical Support100
Glossary101

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Brand	3DGence
Model	INDUSTRY F420
Category	3D Printers
Language	English

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