3D Printer Set-Up

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3D SYSTEMSUNIVERSITY

ProJet1500 printers

Printer Set Up


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Objectives

After completing this course you will be able to:

Level the printer

Clean the image mirror

Install the Material tray, Tray gasket, Material cover, Coater Bar


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Agenda

The following topics will be covered in this course:

Leveling the printer

Cleaning image mirror

Installing the Material tray, Tray gasket, Material cover,Coater Bar


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Before Powering On Printer

It is important to set the printer up with the material tray, cartridge, and

other items described in this section before powering up the printer.

Install the material cartridge last. It will interfere with the shuttle plate

when plate is unlock and lifted.

After set up is completed, and power is on to the printer, it will go throughan initialization phase which will detect missing items such as the

cartridge, material tray; etc.

Ensure printer set up is completed before powering on the printer.


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Leveling Printer

It is very important that the printer is

completely leveled to ensure good partquality.

Ensure the work table is sturdy and

does not allow movement during

printer operation.


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Leveling Printer (contd)

C) Using a 7/16 open-end wrench, loosen nuts

on leveling feet, Adjust feet in X&Y as needed.

Once completely leveled, tighten nuts.

A) Open door and unlock shuttle plate

and lift up.

B) Place bubble level (in Parts &Tool Kit) in the center of glass.

PINCH POINT ! Keeping

hands clear when lowering

shuttle plate.


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Cleaning Image Mirrors

It is very important to clean the image

mirror before printing.

Never use solvents or cleaning materials

other than the anti-static brush supplied in

the tool kit. Doing so could cause

scratches on the mirrors that affects the

quality of the print!

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Cleaning Image Mirrors (contd)

1. Using a flat screw

driver, unlock right backpanel.

3. Using a flat screw

driver, unlock thefront panel.

2. Lift panel up from

the frame notches.


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Cleaning Image Mirrors (contd)

4. Turn the wing nut located

on the inside of front sidepanel to release.

6. Brush off the image

mirror using the anti-static brush located

Reinstall panels after

cleaning.

5. Lift panel from

printer.


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Install Print Pad & Print Platform

Remove the adhesive backing from print pad and install

pad onto print platform. Install platform in the platformholder and press the two red levers down.


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Install Material Tray Cover

Unlock shuttle plate. Lift shuttle plate up and install material cover in

the back of chassis.

Notch

in back


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Tray Gasket Install

Remove adhesive backing from gasket and install around imager

glass.

Gasket notch seated over intake.


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Install Material Tray

Install material tray on the front of shuttle plate, resting on gasket.

Notch in tray to the back.


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Install coater bar onto the shuttle bar fingers

.

Ensure end tab is seated in

shuttle clip.

Install Coater Bar


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Install coater bar onto the shuttle bar fingers

.

Ensure end tab is seated in

shuttle clip.

Install Coater Bar


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Install Material Cartridge

Before installing the cartridge, pinch

the two valves on material cartridge toensure they are completely open. If

the valves/valve are closed, please

contact 3D Systems customer support.

Before using the cartridge, it should be

shaken side to side to ensure its

contents are thoroughly mixed. Shake

material bottle in a left and right

motion. Mixed for at least 1 minute

then install in the system and proceed.


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Install Material Cartridge

Open material door and slide

cartridge in until fully seated.

Close door.

Flip cap up to vent cartridge.

Keep cap open during printing

for ventilation.

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