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11/1/12 ZPrinter ® 850 QUICK START GUIDE Part Number 95030 Rev. B
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11/1/12

ZPrinter® 850

QUICK START GUIDEPart Number 95030

Rev. B

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Debris Separator

Heater Vent

Vacuum Hose

Control Panel

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ZPrinter 850 Overview

Binder Cartridges

Fast Axis

Build Bed

Service Station(partly hidden)

Printing Storage

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h the Control Knob once to:Bring up the printer menu.Select a menu command.Start/Stop/Cancel a menu function. the Control Knob left/right to highlight menu items.

en selecting the Raise/Lower Platform commands, the Control Knob down to raise/lower the platform.

Cleaning Solution Cartridge

WasteTray

Replacement Print Heads

Alcohol Swabs

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Printing Storage

Quick StartGuide

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About 3D Printing

Before You Beginnsure the ZPrinter 850 is properly installed and running,

and that no errors are displayed on the ZPrinter 850 control panel.nsure ZPrint™ Software Rev. 7.14 or later is installed and

running, and the printer is connected to the same network as the computer that is running ZPrint. For ZPrint installa-tion instructions, see the ZPrint™ User Manual.xport a solid data file from a 3D modeling software pro-

gram and open the file in ZPrint. ZPrint is compatible with most 3D modeling software file types.

Process Diagram

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Welcome To The ZPrinter® 850Quick Start GuideCongratulations on your 3D Printer purchase! This guide will familiarize you with your 3D Printer, and lead you through mak-ing a build. Please refer to the ZPrinter 850 User Manual for complete information about using your new full-color, automatic 3D Printer. The Manual is included on the installation CD with your ZPrint software. We encourage all customers to logon to our 3DS Central User Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com to learn more about 3D printing, materials, Best Practices, and post-processing tech-niques.

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1.3 Steps To PrintFollow the steps outlined in the sections below to print your part.

Section Title Page

2 Check The Printer 6

3 Setup Your Build And Print 7

4 Gross Powder Removal 10

5 Fine Powder Removal 12

6 Routine Cleaning After Every Build

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7 Post-Processing With Z-Bond 19

8 Additional Printer Operations 23

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Open the printer top cover and pull the fast axis out toward ou.

heck for loose powder in or around the Build Bed, Fast Axis, and Deck. There should be no powder in these areas prior to printing. If you need to clean these areas, follow the steps in Section 6.1, “Vacuum Up Excess Powder”.

heck that the Debris Separator, Parking Caps, the Rails and Carriage, and the Service Station are clean. If any of these need cleaning, follow the procedures in these sections:• Section 6.2, “Clean The Debris Separator”• Section 6.3, “Clean the Parking Caps”• Section 6.4, “Clean The Rails and Carriage”• Section 6.5, “Clean The Service Station”

lose the printer top cover. The Fast Axis reparks and the rinter goes Online.

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2. Check The PrinterBefore you start your print job, it’s important that you check the printer. A clean, well-maintained printer produces better parts, has less downtime, and needs fewer service calls.

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Check the Bleed Compensation option, if it isn’t checked already. If you want to print all in one color, check the Print in Monochrome option.Click OK.

Print orients the part in the Build Bed for the fastest print time. If you need to transform the part prior to printing, you have a couple of options, otherwise proceed with Step 4.• In the Top or Side views of ZPrint, select the part (left-

click on the part), then drag and drop it to a new posi-tion.

• In any ZPrint view, select the part and use the Justify

, Rotate , or Scale features to change the orientation, or scale of the part.

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3. Setup Your Build And PrintNow that your printer is clean, you need to open up the 3D file using ZPrint, and select your printing parameters.

1. If you have not already done so, start ZPrint and select File > Open. Choose a file to print.

2. Check your printer settings.

• Select File > 3D Print Setup, or click on the Tool-bar to open the 3D Print Setup dialog.

• Check your Printer Selection, the Powder Type (zp150) and Layer Thickness setting (0.004” or .1mm).

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ZPrint checks each item in the Printer Status dialog prior o printing to ensure there are enough materials to complete he build.

See Section 8 of this guide for instructions if you see a message saying any of the items needs attention. Click the Details button to view usage information for each print head, the binder, and the powder.

heck or uncheck Print Job Options for the current build. Print in Monochrome will print the entire exterior of the part using clear binder. The finished part will be white on the outside. The interior will be gray or black.Preheat Build will cause the printer to turn on the heater in the build chamber prior to printing. This warms the powder and binder, and is used for certain combinations of powder and binder. Visit the Materials section of our Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com to learn more about which binders and powders would benefit from preheating.

• Delay Start Time allows you to start the print job at a later time. This is useful if you wish to have the print job complete at a particular time.Empty Build Piston after Printing will empty the build bed of loose powder when the print job is com-plete. The printer turns on the vacuum system and vibrates the build bed to evacuate the powder. The powder is then recycled to the feeder.

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4. Select File > 3D Print, or click on the Toolbar, to open the Printer Status dialog.

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The layer that is currently printing and the percentage completed.

he Printing dialog also provides:The Pause button. Click to pause the current print job, Click again to resume printing. The Cancel button. Click to cancel printing this job.

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Important: The Empty After Printing option is checked by default. If you are printing a part with especially delicate features, uncheck this option. Also refer to the ZPrinter 850 User Manual for information on adding fixtures and bumpers to help protect delicate parts.

7. If all the Print Heads, Powder, and General items display OK, the Print button is enabled. Click Print to start your build. NOTE: Before starting the build, the printer will: • Service the print heads.• If necessary, print an alignment pattern and align the

print heads.• Fill the Build Bed with

powder and then spread one layer to make the Build Bed surface smooth.

8. The Printing dialog opens and reports the status of the print job for the duration of the build.

This dialog details:• Estimated print finish time.• Estimated remaining print time.• Actual print start time.• Actual print elapsed time.

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Moving Parts By Handollowing steps assume you will be using the Powder cling Station - Large to fine depowder your parts.

Open the glass cover of the Powder Recycling Station.

Open the printer top over and gently emove the part from he Build Bed. or easier part emoval, select UILD CHAMBER

then RAISE PLAT-FORM on the LCD

enu. Hold down the ontrol Knob to raise he platform to the top f the Build Bed.

ove the part to the Powder Recycling Station. Close the tation cover.

lose the printer top cover.

Moving Parts Using the Part CartOpen the glass cover of the Powder Recycling Station.

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4. Gross Powder Removal

4.1 Automatic Gross DepowderingWhen the build is finished, the printer starts an automatic drying cycle. A counter on the printer LCD counts down the time remaining before the part is dry.

After the drying cycle completes, the printer automatically removes excess powder around the part by vibrating the Build Bed and vacuuming through the bottom of the Build Bed. The powder is then recycled back into the Feeder.

4.2 Manual Gross DepowderingIf you unchecked the Empty Build Piston After Printing option in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog, manually excavate the excess powder away from the part using the vacuum. Or, run an Automatic Powder Removal cycle that you can control at the printer by selecting BUILD CHAMBER > EMPTY BUILD CHAMBER on the LCD display.

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lide the build plate arefully into the Pow-er Recycling Station. lternatively, for small arts, one can also arefully move the arts from the part art into the Station y hand.

Close the Powder ecycling Station lass cover.

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2. Open the printer top cover. From the main menu on the LCD select ACCESS BUILD PLATE.

3. Raise the cart using the foot-operated jack so that the cart is level with the bottom of the build plate. Be careful the cart is not too low - it can damage the service station or the front of the printer.

4. Maneuver the part cart so that the front of the cart is adja-cent to the build plate.

5.Using the handle, pull the build plate up and towards the cart until it slides onto the cart.

6.Move the cart to the Powder Recycling Sta-tion. Adjust the height of the cart so it is level with the opening of the Station.

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4.Using the Air Wand or Air Gun, remove all remaining powder on the part. The vacuum will collect the powder through the perforated floor of the Powder Recy-cling Station and recycle it into the Powder Tray underneath.

Important: When finished, use the Air Wand or Air Gun to clean the interior of the Powder Recycling Station of any remaining powder.

urn the user switch to OFF. It will take approximately a minute for the filters to go through their cleaning cycle before the Station switches off fully.

llow the part to dry longer in the Powder Recycling Station while you perform the Routine Cleaning described in Section 6. Then proceed with Post-Processing the part (Section 7).

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5. Fine Powder RemovalThe freshly-printed part will still have powder clinging to it, which must be removed before proceeding with the post-pro-cessing steps.

1. With your part in the Powder Recycling Station and the top cover closed, turn the compressor and suction system on by turning the user switch to ON. It will take approximately 15 seconds for the suction system to fully turn on.

2. Choose either the Air Gun or the Air Wand to remove pow-der. The Air Gun is ideal for removing large amounts of pow-der. The Air Wand is ideal for clearing out tight spaces of powder and bringing out details in a part.

3. Test the air flow against your hand and adjust as needed. Adjust the air pressure on the Air Gun with the trigger. Adjust the pressure on the Air Wand by turning the control nut located at the connection between the Air Wand and its air hose.

Important: For thin-walled or delicate parts, start with light air pressure.

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4.Vacuum all powder from the Build Bed (but not under the Fast Axis), and from the deck around the Build Bed. Vacuum under the Build Plate if that was removed. Be sure to remove the powder between the Build Bed and the Service Station.

Note: Be careful not to vacuum the service station itself.

Slide the Fast Axis toward the front and vacuum the top of the Fast Axis and the spreader roller. Also reach inside the Fast Axis to vacuum the Rails and the Printhead Carriage.

Press the Control Knob once to turn off the vacuum.

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6. Routine Cleaning After Every BuildAfter every build, it is important to clean your printer following the steps below. A clean, well-maintained printer produces better parts, has less downtime, and needs fewer service calls.These tasks take only a few minutes to complete. They can eas-ily be completed while the part continues drying in the Powder Recycling Station. And - they are the best investment you can make to keep your printer running smoothly and producing great parts.Routine cleaning includes:• Vacuuming up excess powder. • Cleaning the Debris Separator. • Cleaning the Parking Caps. • Cleaning the Rails and Printhead Carriage.• Cleaning the Service Station.

6.1 Vacuum Up Excess PowderVacuum the Build Bed, the Fast Axis, and the Deck.

1. Press the Control Knob once, then select VACUUM on the LCD menu to turn on the vacuum.

2. Slide the Fast Axis all the way to the back.

3. Open the printer top cover and remove the vacuum hose from its stand.

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Clean the Parking Capsarking Caps keep the print heads from drying out between

jobs. Cleaning the Parking Caps after every build results in r lasting print heads and precise accuracy during printing. arking Caps are located on the right end of the Fast Axis. e you begin:

Get several dry paper towels.Get the squirt bottle included in your Accessories Kit.Fill the squirt bottle with distilled water.Wear disposable gloves.

ull the Fast Axis toward you and slide the Printhead Car-iage to the left to expose the Parking Caps.

2.Lay paper tow-els on the Build Bed under and around the Park-ing Caps. Be sure to cover the Front Overflow with paper towels to keep water out.

Parking Caps(5 total)

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6.2 Clean The Debris SeparatorThe purpose of the Debris Separator is to keep any large parti-cles from going back into the Feeder during vacuuming.

1.Pull the Debris Separator out of its holder on the printer.

2.Empty the contents into a trash receptacle.

3.Use the soft brush found in the Accessory Kit to brush caked on powder from the screen.

4. Using a stiff brush, clean the screen located inside the Debris Separator receptacle on the printer.

5.Return the empty Debris Separator to its holder. Be sure to push the Separator flat against the panel for a secure fit.

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4.Use a dry paper towel to wipe the caps clean.

5.Remove the paper towels from the Deck and wipe up any water on the Fast Axis or Deck.

6.Remove the paper towels from the front overflow and dry it thoroughly.

e sure the Parking Caps are completely dry before starting our next build.

: If the Caps are very dirty, or if washing them as above is ufficient, then remove the Caps from the printer and wash under running water. Dry them thoroughly before reinstall-hem in the Fast Axis.

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3. Squirt the dis-tilled water onto the Caps. The water should drain out through the Spittoon under the Caps.

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6.4 Clean The Rails and CarriageKeeping the Rails and Carriage clean will keep the Carriage mov-ing smoothly and thus optimize printing accuracy.

1. Pull the Fast Axis toward you.

2. Wipe the top and bottom Rails with a paper towel dampened with distilled water to remove any powder. Move the Carriage back and forth as needed to clean the entire length of both rails.

3. Using a clean, dry paper towel, thoroughly dry both rails.

4. Using a fresh paper towel, wipe the Carriage to remove any powder.

5. Wipe or vacuum the Build Bed and Deck as needed to remove any powder dislodged from the Rails and Carriage.Important: Never vacuum up water - it will clog the vac-uum system.

Parking Caps

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Bottom Rail

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ean Squeegee Clean Spit Plate

Clean Housing Clean Deck and Bed

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6.5 Clean The Service Station Clean the Service Station after every build to remove residue buildup and to ensure the printer runs optimally for your next print job. Before you begin:

• Get several dry paper towels and a cotton swab.• Get the squirt bottle filled with distilled water.• Wear disposable gloves.• Get the Pick and Syringe from the Accessories Kit.

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5.Remove the spit plate from the Service Station and clean it with a paper towel. Replace the spit plate, using the edge tabs for correct alignment.

nstall a needle onto the mall syringe. Gently push he tip of the needle hrough each of the six ash Holes to clear them.

ipe off any water or ash fluid on the Wash oles. Thoroughly wipe

he Service Station clean.

ipe up any water that ay have spilled onto the eck or Build Bed.

emove the paper towels from the Front Overflow and dry it horoughly.

Close the printer top cover.

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1.Place paper towels around the Service Sta-tion, and between the Service Station and the Build Bed.

2.Cover the front over-flow with paper towels.

3.Position the squirt bottle close to the sta-tion and squirt water on and around the squee-

gee.

4. Use the cotton swabs or a paper towel and wipe the front and back of the squeegee. Use the Pick to scrape excess powder out of any cor-ners.

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• Ensure the part is completely dry before applying Z-Bond.

• Wear a lab coat or smock, safety glasses, and a pair of high quality gloves (supplied with the Z-Bond Dipping Kit) or 2 pairs of lightweight disposable gloves (supplied with the Starter Kit).

• Place a piece of wax paper over the metal grate of the ZBench to keep it clean.

• Use a dipping container large enough to fully submerge your part.

• Have paper towels ready for absorbing excess fluid.dition, if you are not using the ZBench, we recommend the ing:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.• Place a piece of cardboard down in your work area and

place a piece of wax paper over the cardboard for the part to dry on.

ystems also offers a Z-Bond 101 Dipping Kit, which con- all the supplies needed for post-processing. The Kit pro- a convenient and cost-effective way to get everything you .e visit our 3DS Central Web site atcentral.3dsystems.com for more information or to pur-e your supplies through our Shop online store.

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7. Post-Processing With Z-BondThis section describes post-processing a part using Z-Bond™ infiltrant. The infiltrant soaks into the newly-printed part and bonds the printed powder together. This both strengthens the part and creates more vibrant colors.Z-Bond is available in larger bottles for use in the dipping method. For parts with delicate features, smaller bottles of Z-Bond are available for drizzling onto a part. Z-Bond is cur-rently available in two types: Z-Bond 90 and Z-Bond 101.Please visit our the Materials section of our Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com for complete information regarding post-processing materials, techniques, Best Practices, and material storage guidelines. While you’re there, visit our 3DS Shop online store for all your 3D printing supplies.

7.1 PreparationWe recommend using a ZBench infiltration station to infiltrate your part. Before you begin infiltrating your part, make sure the part is completely free of powder. See “Fine Powder Removal” on page 12. Follow these preparation guidelines:

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vailable on our 3DS Central Web site: 3dscentral.3dsystems.com.

If any Infiltrant drips onto exposed areas of ZBench, wipe p immediately with paper towels. If Infiltrant has spilled nd dripped down through the grates, remove the grates nd clean up with paper towels before the Infiltrant cures.

eave parts and soiled paper towels and gloves inside the Bench. Allow the ZBench to continue running until the arts have fully cured, about one hour after infiltration.

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7.2 Using the ZBenchThe ZBench provides a convenient way to infiltrate parts with ample work area and quiet operation. Follow the steps below to set up the ZBench for infiltration.

WARNINGThe ZBench is for use with Z-Bond and Z-Max only. Do not use with any other Infiltrant. Do not use with spray paint of any kind, or with any flammable spray.

1. Make sure the ZBench is plugged in and its power switch is ON. (The power switch is located on the right side of the base.)

2. Infiltrate your parts following the directions below. For more information consult the Z-Bond User Guide (PN 09579),

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uickly and thoroughly wipe any excess liquid off the part ith paper towels and place the part on the wax paper.

Do not let excess liquid pool on the part as this may cause its texture to change.

• Move the part frequently for the first few minutes. This prevents pooling of Z-Bond under the part and the part adhering to the paper.

et the part dry and cool at least 30 minutes before han-dling.

eturn any unused Z-Bond to its bottle for reuse.

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7.3 Post-Processing Using the Dipping MethodMost parts can be infiltrated simply by dipping briefly in the Z-Bond, then allowing the part to dry. Be sure the part is dry and completely free of loose powder before infiltrating.

1. Place the wax paper near the container and pour enough Z-Bond into the con-tainer to completely submerge the part.

2. Gently submerge your part into the liq-uid.

• Look for bubbles rising. If you don’t see any, let the part sit submerged for about 10 seconds and then remove it from the liquid.

• If you see bubbles rising, wait until the bubbles stop and then remove the part.

3. Keep the part moving in your hands so it does not stick to your gloves.Note: The part will get very warm and may emit visible vapor. These are normal by-products of the curing process.

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• Move the part frequently for the first few minutes. This prevents pooling of Z-Bond under the part and the part adhering to the paper.

et the part dry and cool at least 30 minutes before han-dling.

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7.4 Post-Processing Using the Drizzle MethodParts with delicate features may be damaged by the handling required for the dipping method. In these cases, apply Z-Bond using the small bottle and its spout. Be sure the part is dry and completely free of loose powder before infiltrating.

1. Place wax paper where you will be working.2. Drizzle Z-Bond onto the part. Start with the most delicate

areas first. Wet as much of the part as you can easily reach.3. Reposition the part and repeat this process until the entire

part is infiltrated. 4. Quickly and thoroughly wipe any excess liquid off the part

with paper towels and place the part on the wax paper. • Do not let excess liquid pool on the part as this may

cause its texture to change.

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efore unsealing the powder anister, turn it upside down nd shake to loosen the powder nside.

heck the expiration date.

Open the top cover on the Printer 850 and place the owder canister in the build ed.

emove the gray sealing cap rom the top of the canister.

nsert the vacuum hose into the hose fitting located on top f the canister.

Select VACUUM on the LCD menu. The vacuum automati-ally shuts off when the Feeder is full, or the canister is mpty. When the Feeder is full, the LCD displays FEEDER FULL.

To check that powder is getting into the Feeder, look at the is Separator. You will see powder moving through the win-when the vacuum is running.

Remove the powder canister and return the vacuum hose to ts stand.

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8. Additional Printer Operations ZPrint evaluates the geometry of the part to determine if there are enough materials to complete the build. ZPrint will alert you in the Printer Status Dialog when any materials need replen-ishing. You cannot start the build until you add the needed mate-rials.At the time of printing of this manual, the only materials approved for use with the ZPrinter 850 were zp150 powder, zb61 binder, and zc6 cleaning solution. 3D Systems is always evaluat-ing new materials; for the latest information check our 3DS Cen-tral user web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com.

8.1 Add Powder If there is not enough powder in the Feeder, ZPrint displays ADD POWDER in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add powder to the Feeder unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog.To add powder, follow the steps below.

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8.2 Add Binder If there is not enough binder in one or more of the cartridges, ZPrint displays BINDER LOW in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add binder unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog.To add binder, follow the steps below.

1. Pull the empty binder cartridge out of its housing on the printer.

2. Get a new binder cartridge. Check the cartridge label for the expiration date, and for the correct color and orientation. Match the cartridge color to the color label on the printer.

3. Insert the cartridge into its housing with the color marking on top. Ensure the cartridge is pushed all the way in. You should feel it gently snap into place. Important: If a cartridge does not snap into place, do not force it. Check the orientation and that it is the correct color and try again.

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Replace the Waste Tray Waste Tray is Full, ZPrint displays EMPTY WASTE TRAY in rinter Status dialog. place the Waste Tray, follow the steps below.

pen the lower door (under the Build Chamber).

2.Pull the full Waste Tray out of its compartment on the printer.

3.Insert a new Waste Tray into its compartment. Ensure the Tray is pushed all the way in.

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8.3 Add Cleaning SolutionIf there is not enough cleaning solution, ZPrint displays ADD CLEANING SOLUTION in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add cleaning solution unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog.To add cleaning solution, follow the steps below.

1. Open the lower door (under the Build Chamber).

2. Pull the empty cleaning solution cartridge out of its housing on the printer.

3. Get a new cleaning solution cartridge. Check the label for the expiration date, and for the correct orientation.

4. Insert the cartridge into its housing. Ensure the car-tridge is pushed all the way in. You should feel it gently snap into place.

Important: If a cartridge does not snap into place, do not force it. Check the orientation and that it is the correct type and try again.

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ry with a clean paper towel.

Select PRINT HEADS then CHANGE PRINT HEADS on the LCD menu. The fast axis moves to the service posi-tion.

Open the carriage cover by releasing the two latches.

6.Lift the print heads to be replaced out of their slots and properly recycle or dispose of any empty cartridge(s).

7.Snap an alcohol swab (included with your Startup Kit), and squeeze the tube to saturate the swab.

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8.5 Change the Print Head(s) The printer checks the status of the print heads before every build. Do not change the print heads unless prompted to in the ZPrint Printer Status dialog. NOTE: After changing the print heads and before the next build, the printer will automatically:

• run a purge cycle (on new HP11 print heads only)• run an auto-alignment pattern

1. On the Control Panel select BUILD CHAMBER, then LOWER PLATFORM. Continue holding in the Control Knob until the build bed is about 6” below the top. Pull the Fast Axis toward you and move it out over the build bed.

2.Wet a paper towel with distilled water and wipe off the alignment sensor window on the under-side of the Carriage.

The alignment window is located on the front left corner of the Carriage, under the bundle of print head tubes.

Note: Don’t wipe the bottoms of the printheads.

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lose the carriage cover by pressing down until you hear it lick shut. Be sure both latches are engaged.

Close the printer top cover. Select CONTINUE then EXIT on the LCD. The fast axis reparks and the printer goes Online. The printer purges the new printheads and runs an auto-align-ment pattern before the next print job to properly align the print heads.

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8.For each printhead being replaced, wipe off all the pogo pins (inside the carriage) with the alcohol swab. Use additional swabs if needed.

9. Remove the new print-head from its packaging. Be sure to pull the tape tab off of the new print-head.

10. Insert each new print-head. Press down firmly on the top of the print-head, at the same side as the pogo pins, to securely fit a printhead into its slot.

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Where To Go For More InformationIf you need an additional copy of the Quick Start Guide, please visit the Products section of our Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com to view or print the PDF format.

For additional information, consult the ZPrinter® 850 User Manual or the ZPrint™ User Manual, which are available in PDF format on the Web site.

Learn more about the different post-processing products that are available to use with your printer on the Materials section of our Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com.

To order consumables/materials, visit 3DS Shop on our Web site at 3dsshop.3dsystems.com. If you are an international cus-tomer, you can order consumables/materials directly from your local service provider or reseller.

Do you have questions, comments, observations? Logon to the Community section of our Web site at 3dscentral.3dsystems.com to access a community message board, a searchable knowledge base, and to connect, learn, and share information with hundreds of customers regarding 3D printing and its many applications.

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ystems acknowledges the trademarks of other organizations eir respective products or services mentioned in this docu-ation.

prietary Information mation contained in this document is the confidential prop-of 3D Systems. Recipient shall not disclose such Information y third party, and shall not use it for any purpose whatso-other than what is required to install and use the ZPrinter®

of Equipment ystems' Equipment, and use of the Equipment, may be sub-o limitations imposed under patents licensed to or owned Systems, and is to be used solely for the fabrication of

arance models and prototypes using new 3D Systems-sup- consumables from 3D Systems or its authorized distribu-in the original packaging. Other uses may be restricted; ct 3D Systems for further information. Consult the User's al before operation of any 3D Systems Equipment. quipment is designed to be used by design engineers and professionals in the production of early-stage 3D appear- models and prototypes. The Equipment is not to be used to uce, either directly or indirectly, medical or other products may require precise dimensions or tolerances to ensure the and effective operation of such products. You agree to nify, defend and hold 3D Systems and its officers, directors mployees harmless from and against any and all claims,

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Notices

Copyright and Trademarks Copyright © 3D Systems, Inc. 1995-2012. All rights reserved. The information in this document may not be duplicated or transmitted in any way without the express written consent of 3D Systems, Inc. The information contained herein is for the use of 3D Systems, Inc. customers, who are permitted to create brief excerpts for the purposes of training and review. This infor-mation may not be incorporated in any commercial programs, books, databases, or in any kind of software without the consent of 3D Systems, Inc.Z, 3D Systems, zp, zb, ZPrinter, ZCast, ZScanner, ZScan and the 3D Systems logo and design are pending/registered trademarks of 3D Systems.ZPrint® 7.14 System Software Copyright (c) 1996-2012 3D Sys-tems, Inc.This software is based in part on the work of the Inde-pendent JPEG Group. PNG library libpng version 1.2.2 Copyright (c) 1998-2002 Glenn Randers-Pehrson, (Version 0.96 Copyright (c) 1996, 1997 Andreas Dilger), (Version 0.88 Copyright (c) 1995, 1996 Guy Eric Schalnat, Group 42, Inc.)ZLIB general purpose compression library version 1.1.4, Copy-right (C) 1995-2002 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.Microsoft Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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WARRANTY STATEMENTull warranty statement for 3DSystems, Inc. products is on our 3DS Central web site:

central.3dsystems.com.

bols ollowing symbols are used on the ZPrinter 850 system and is manual.

nge History A 05/11/2012 B 11/1/2012

General Caution: User should use care to avoid possible damage to equipment.

Hot Surface: User should use care when working near or on the labelled item.

High Voltage: User should use appropriate electrical safety precau-tions.

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losses, damages, costs and expenses resulting from any use of the Equipment other than for the production of early-stage appearance models and prototypes.

Warranty Your ZPrinter® system is guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, when used for production of early-stage appearance models and prototypes and with 3D Systems consumables, for the period described below under WARRANTY PERIOD. All consumables and materials are guaranteed to per-form as described in their specifications when stored and used as directed, up to the expiry date printed on the label. THE COM-PANY MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND DIS-CLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ANY OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES WHETHER IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE. THE COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE PRODUCTS OR SERVICES SOLD HEREUNDER. IN NO EVENT WILL THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE TOTAL CHARGE OF THIS ZPRINTER® 850 SYSTEM.WARRANTY PERIOD: In the U.S., warranty is for 90 days and covers service, parts and training material. In the EU, warranty is for 1 year and covers service, parts and training material.

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hnical Support – Asia Pacificne: +852 8191 2453: +852 2948 2244ail: [email protected]

3D Systems Contact InformationIf you have any questions about your 3D ZPrinter or the ZPrint/ZEdit Software, please contact your local Reseller/Service Pro-vider. If they are unable to help, contact us directly.

United States Corporate Headquarters:333 Three D Systems CircleRock Hill, SC 29730Tel: +1.803.326.3900

Technical Support – North and South AmericaPhone: +1 781 852 5050Fax: +1 781 852 5055E-mail: [email protected]

Technical Support - Europe/Middle East/AfricaPhone: +44 20 8144 3907E-mail: [email protected]: z.corp.service.emea

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