Rapid Shape P20+ User Manual

3Demax
D20+
P20+
SheraPrint 20
These operating instructions must be read and understood before operating the machine.
Rapid Shape GmbH │ Roemerstr. 21 │ 71296 Heimsheim │ Germany
Phone +49 (0)7033 309 878 0 │ Fax +49 (0)7033 309 878 40 │ www.rapidshape.de
DOCR000225
English Version of the German Original Operating Instructions

Rapid Shape P20+ Specifications

General

Brand	Rapid Shape
Model	P20+
Category	3D Printers
Language	English

Summary

1 Safety information

1.1 Symbols

Explains hazard symbols and their meanings, including visual cues for risk levels.

1.2 Safety instructions

Details safety protocols, focusing on electrical hazards and the requirement for qualified personnel.

Warning against dangerous UV radiation

Warning against hand-related injuries

Warning against overheating

Warnings against dangerous substances

Warning against harmful vapors

5 Preparations

5.1 Requirements for the installation site

5.2 Additional absolutely needed equipment

5.4 IT requirements

6 Getting started

6.1 Unpacking the machine

6.2 Setting up the machine

6.3 Connecting up the machine

Steps for connecting power and network cables to the machine.

6.4 Starting the machine

Guide for powering on the machine and initial system startup sequence.

6.6 Printing the first test job

Step-by-step process for executing the initial test print job.

6.7 Netfabb software

6.7.1 Installation

Instructions for installing the netfabb software from the provided USB stick.

6.7.2 Opening netfabb

6.7.3 Creating machine workspace

6.7.4 Selecting a workflow

6.7.5 Adding/ changing a machine

6.7.6 Adding a material

6.7.7 Settings

6.7.8 Loading components

6.7.9 Positioning components

6.7.10 Checking supports

6.7.11 Slicing

Process of generating layer-by-layer print data from 3D models.

6.7.12 Transferring printing data via network

Method for sending print data to the machine over a network connection.

6.7.13 Transferring printing data via USB stick

Procedure for transferring print data to the machine using a USB drive.

7 Operation

7.1 Preparing the material reservoir and building platform

Steps for cleaning and preparing the material reservoir and build platform.

7.1.1 Preparing the material reservoir

Detailed process for ensuring the material reservoir is clean and ready.

7.1.2 Preparing an empty material reservoir

7.1.3 Preparing a building platform

7.2 Inserting material reservoir / building platform

Steps for correctly inserting the prepared reservoir and platform into the machine.

7.3 Starting a job

Procedures for selecting and initiating a print job on the machine.

7.4 Removing the print job

Instructions for safely removing the finished print from the machine.

7.5 Cleaning the component

Methods for cleaning the printed component after removal from the machine.

7.6 Post-curing

Process for curing printed components using a post-curing unit.

7.7 Menu "Calibration“ (LED calibration)

7.9.1 Verifying/setting parallelism

7.9.2 Cleaning the reservoir off particles

8 Cleaning and maintenance

8.1 Cleaning

General instructions for cleaning the machine after each print.

8.1.1 Cleaning the building platform

Steps for removing residues and cleaning the build platform.

8.1.2 Cleaning the material reservoir

Detailed instructions for cleaning the inside and bottom of the material reservoir.

8.2 Regular maintenance by the customer

8.2.1 Care before every print job

10 Final decommissioning

10.1 Shutting down the machine

Procedure for safely powering down the machine.