User Guide ProJet® x60Pro Series 3D Printers ProJet 660Pro, ProJet 860Pro Part Number 95052 Rev.
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ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview ............................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 New Features ........................................................................................... Specifications............................................................................................ Computer/System Requirements.............................................................. How the 3D Printing System Works...................
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide 3 Routine Cleaning ....................................................................... 26 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 Vacuum Excess Core .............................................................................. Clean The Debris Separator ..................................................................... Clean The Parking Caps........................................................................... Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage................................
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide 7.9.1 Part Colors Do Not Match PC Monitor Colors .................................. 7.9.2 Parts Broken After Automatic Gross Cleaning.................................. 7.10 Part Quality Issues - Streaky or Striped Parts, Delamination ................. 7.11 Part Quality Issues - Bad Surface Finish ................................................ 7.11.1 Bad Horizontal Surface Finish ........................................................ 7.11.2 Bad Vertical Surface Finish ..
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1 ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview Welcome to the exciting world of 3D Printing with our largest and most capable 3D Printers, the ProJet 660Pro and 860Pro. In addition to their outstanding build volume, the x60Pro Printers incorporate many new features that automate and streamline the 3D printing process.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.2 Specifications Printer Dimensions and Type ProJet 660Pro • With top cover closed: Length 76” (193 cm) x Width 30” (76 cm) x Height 57” (145 cm) • With top cover open: Length 76” (193 cm) x Width 36” (91 cm) x Height 74” (188 cm) • Crated: 87” wide x 48” deep x 64” high (221 cm wide x 122 cm deep x 163 cm high • Floor standing model on six casters. Two front casters are lockable.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview Operating Environment Ambient Temperatures Ambient Relative Humidity Build Volume • Maximum Temp. Range: 50-80° F (10 - 26.6° C) • Recommended Temp. Range: 55-75° F (12.7 23.9°C) • Maximum RH Range: 15 - 60%, non-condensing • Recommended RH Range: 20 - 55%, non-condensing (May experience sub-optimal performance at extremes.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview Materials High Performance Composite VisiJet® PXL™ Core™ VisiJet® PXL™ Binder 3D Systems is always evaluating new materials for use with your printer. For the latest information check the Materials section of our Web site: Print Heads 3dscentral.3dsystems.com. 5 each HP11 (clear, black, cyan, magenta, yellow) Liquid Waste System 1520 jets total Pull-out tray 1.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview During printing, binder is first applied with a higher saturation to the edges of the part, creating a strong “shell” for the part exterior. In a color printer, this shell will contain the colors. Next, an infrastructure that works like strong scaffolding is created for the part walls, which are also built with a higher saturation of binder for added strength.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview Debris Separator - Located in the Build Chamber. Its function is to prevent chunks or particles from going back into the printer Feeder during any vacuuming operation. Deck - Area surrounding the Build Bed. Feeder - Printer component that stores PXL Core. Core that is vacuumed up after a build, or Core that is manually emptied from the Build Bed, is recycled and returned to the Feeder for reuse.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.6 ProJet x60Pro Components The main components of the ProJet x60Pro system are highlighted below. 1.6.1 System Exterior ProJet 860Pro ProJet 660Pro Number ProJet 660Pro 1 Printer Cover Printer Cover 2 Control Panel Control Panel 3 Printer Storage Compartment Printer Storage Compartment 4 Post-Processing Unit (PPU) Cover 5 PPU Storage Compartment 6 Arm Holes 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.6.2 Printer Interior 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.6.3 Storage 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.6.4 Post-Processing Unit (PPU) Interior (ProJet 660Pro Only) 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.6.5 Post-Processing Unit (PPU) Storage (ProJet 660Pro Only) 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.7 ProJet x60Pro Rear View 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.8 Service Station 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.9 Parking Caps 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.10 Carriage, Print Heads, and Pogo Pins 1.10.1 Front View 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.10.2 Top Inside View Number Component 1 Pogo Pins (5 sets total) 2 Septum (5 total) Note: Carriage cover shown removed. 1.11 Control Knob Operations Push the Control Knob once to: • Bring up the LCD menu. • Select a menu item. • Open a submenu. • Start/Cancel/Stop a menu function. Turn the Control Knob left or right to: • Highlight a menu item. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.12 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 660Pro Main Menu Printheads Submenu Build Chamber Submenu Post Process Submenu Vacuum Main Menu > Main Menu > Main Menu Core Removal Change Printheads Raise Platform Post Process Heater Prep Build Chamber Align Printheads Lower Platform Post Process Filter Status Report> Purge Printheads Spread Layer Fill Bed Printheads > Empty Build Chamber Build Chamber > Post Process Menu> Go Online 1.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide ProJet x60Pro® Series Overview 1.15 Contact 3D Systems If you have any questions about your 3D Printer or the 3D Print/3D Edit Pro Software, please contact your local Reseller/Service Provider. If they are unable to help, contact us directly. United States Corporate Headquarters: 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill, SC 29730 Technical Support - Europe/Middle East/ Africa Phone: +49 6151 357245 E-mail: support-emea@3dsystems.com Tel: +1.803.326.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 2 Setup And Print The Build This section will briefly introduce you to using 3DPrint to get your part ready to build. Then it will show you how to get your ProJet x60 ready and actually print your part. For all the details on using 3D Print, refer to the 3DPrint User Manual. 2.1 Install 3D Print If 3DPrint has not been installed, you will first need to install it. Installation instructions are available in the 3DPrint User Manual.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 2.3 Check The Default Settings Before you start your build, check the settings for the printer. 2.3.1 Printer Settings 1. Select Settings > Printer Settings to display the Printer Settings dialog. 2. In the Printer Settings dialog, check that the default printer is the printer that is connected to your computer. 3. If you need to make a change, click on Select Printer. 4. In the Select 3D Printer dialog, choose Network as the Port Type.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build A clean, properly prepared Build Bed 2.6 Print the Build 1. Select Build > on the Toolbar to display the Printing Options dialog. • Layer Print Range allows you to print either the entire build or just a selected range of layers. • Delay Start Time allows you to start the job at a specified later time. • Print Log and Detailed Report generate log files that describe what happened during the print job.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build • Cross-section view (2D) of the current build • Part orientation of the current build as it is printing, in the X-Z Axis (side view) 2.7 Dry The Part When your part is finished printing, the printer runs a drying cycle. A timer on the LCD menu will count down the time remaining to dry the part. Drying the part gives it added strength, so you should not handle parts before they have adequately dried.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build NOTE: Unused Core that is emptied or vacuumed from the Build Bed is recycled back into the printer Feeder so it can be used for future builds. 2.10 Fine Cleaning After the bulk of the Core is removed from the Build Bed, gently pick up the part and place it in the built-in Post-Processing Unit (660Pro) or in the Core Recycling Station (CRS) where you can clean the part of any remaining Core with the Air Wand. 2.10.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 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 adjacent to the build plate. 5.
ProJet® x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build Important: For thin-walled or delicate parts, start with light air pressure. 4. Using the Air Wand or Air Gun, remove all remaining Core on the part. The vacuum will collect the Core through the perforated floor of the Core Recycling Station and recycle it into the Core Tray underneath. Important: When finished, use the Air Wand or Air Gun to clean the interior of the Core Recycling Station of any remaining Core. 5. Turn the user switch to OFF.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3 Routine Cleaning This chapter describes the routine cleaning you should complete after every build. This will prepare the printer for the next build and keep the printer running smoothly and problem free. These tasks take only a few minutes to perform but make a huge difference in how well your printer runs. 3.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 5. Return the empty Debris Separator to its holder. Be sure to push the Separator flat against the panel for a secure fit. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3.3 Clean The Parking Caps The Parking Caps keep the print heads from drying out between print jobs. Cleaning the Parking Caps after every build results in longer lasting print heads and precise accuracy during printing. The Parking Caps are located on the right end of the Fast Axis. Before you begin: • Get several dry paper towels. • Get the squirt bottle included in your Accessories Kit. • Fill the squirt bottle with distilled water.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 4. Squirt the distilled water onto the Caps. The water should drain out through the Spittoon under the Caps. 5. Use a dry paper towel to wipe the caps clean. 6. Remove the paper towels from the Build Bed and Deck. Wipe up any water on the Build Bed, Fast Axis or Deck. 7. Remove the paper towels from the front overflow and dry it thoroughly. 8. Vacuum the Build Bed and Deck remove any Core dislodged from the Rails or Carriage. 9.
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ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3.4 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage Keeping the Fast Axis Rails and Carriage clean will keep the Carriage moving smoothly and thus optimize printing accuracy. 1. Pull the Fast Axis toward you. 2. Using a paper towel dampened with distilled water, wipe the top and bottom Rails to remove any Core. Move the Carriage back and forth as needed to clean the entire length of both rails. 3. Dry the Rails thoroughly using a clean dry paper towel.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3.5 Clean The Service Station The function of the Service Station is to clean the print heads during printing. 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 Small Syringe from the Accessories Kit. 3.5.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3.5.2 Example - Clean Service Station Number Description 1 Wash Holes Clean and Open 2 Squeegee Clean and Dry 3 Spit Plate Clean 4 Housing Clean 5 Overflow and Build Bed Clean 3.5.3 Cleaning Procedure 1. Place paper towels around the Service Station, and between the Service Station and the Build Bed. 2. Cover the front overflow with paper towels. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 3. Position the squirt bottle close to the station and squirt water on and around the squeegee. 4. Use the cotton swabs or a paper towel and wipe the front and back of the squeegee. Use the Pick to scrape excess Core out of any corners. 5. Lift the spit plate up off the Service Station and clean it with a paper towel. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60Pro User Manual Routine Cleaning 6. Wipe off any water or cleaning solution on the Wash Holes. Thoroughly wipe the Service Station clean. 7. Install a needle onto the small syringe. Gently push the tip of the needle through each of the six Wash Holes to clear them. 8. Wipe up any water that may have spilled onto the Deck or Build Bed. 9. Replace the spit plate, using the edge tabs for correct alignment. 10. Close the printer top cover. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® x60 Series User Guide Post-Processing 4 Post-Processing After your 3D model is dry and fine cleaned, it can be infiltrated. When high strength is not critical, Water Cure is a quick, easy way to finish parts. The best concept models are made using ColorBond™. StrengthMax™ Epoxy will confer superior strength for functional models. 4.1 Post-Processing Using Water Cure Water cure with Epsom salt is the best way to finish concept models quickly and easily.
ProJet® x60 Series User Guide Post-Processing • Wear a lab coat or smock, gloves, face shield, or goggles. • Apply in a well-ventilated area. • Specialized containers are recommended for applying StrengthMax. Have a catch pan, waxed paper, or plastic drop cloth available for catching spills. • Label disposal materials and dispose of according to the label instructions. • Wear a dust mask when sanding finished parts. • Store StrengthMax in a cool, dry area.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5 Additional Operations When you start a print job, 3DPrint checks the printer to ensure there are enough materials to complete the job and that the printer is properly prepared before starting the job. If the printer does not have enough Core, binder, or print head life to complete the job, a message appears in the Printer Status dialog telling you what you need to do to prepare the printer before printing.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5.1.2 Not Ready to Print If there are not enough materials to complete the job, or the printer is not properly prepared, a message appears similar to the examples in red above. When any one of these messages appears, the Print button is disabled. The remainder of this chapter describes how to clear a message in the Printer Status dialog and start the build. 3DPrint allows you to continue and print if: • The printer build temperature is still warming up.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5.2 Change Print Head(s) If the Printer Status dialog indicates one or more print heads needs changing, follow the steps below. 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. 2. On the printer’s LCD menu, select PRINT HEADS then CHANGE PRINT HEADS. The fast axis moves to the service position. 3.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 6. Lift the print heads to be replaced out of their slots and properly recycle or dispose of any empty cartridge(s). 7. Get an alcohol swab (included with your Startup Kit). Snap it to break the glass inside, and squeeze the tube to saturate the swab . 8. For each printhead being replaced, wipe off all the pogo pins (inside the carriage) with the alcohol swab. Use additional swabs if needed. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 9. Remove the new printhead from its packaging. Be sure to pull the tape tab off of the new printhead. 10. Insert each new printhead. Press down firmly on the top of the printhead, at the same side as the pogo pins, to securely fit a printhead into its slot. 11. Close the carriage cover by pressing down until you hear it click shut. Be sure both latches are engaged. 12. Close the printer top cover. Select CONTINUE then EXIT on the LCD. 13.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5.3 Add Binder If there is not enough binder in one or more of the cartridges, 3DPrint displays BINDER LOW in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add binder unless you are prompted to in the 3DPrint 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.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 4. Select VACUUM on the LCD menu. The vacuum starts. Direct the nozzle inside the container so it pulls up a continuous stream of Core material. TIP: To check that Core is getting into the Feeder, look at the Debris Separator. You should see material moving through the window when the vacuum is running. The vacuum automatically shuts off when the Feeder becomes full. See below.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5.5 Add Cleaning Solution If there is not enough cleaning solution, 3DPrint displays ADD CLEANING SOLUTION in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add cleaning solution unless you are prompted to in the 3DPrint 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.
ProJet® 860Pro User Guide Additional Operations 5.7 Position Build Piston (Build Bed) The Build Bed platform must be in its proper position at the top of the Build Bed in order for the printer to fill the bed and spread a layer of Core before starting a print job. If you see the message RAISE BUILD in the Printer Status dialog, go to the printer and select PREP BUILD CHAMBER to raise the platform to its proper position.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 6 Printer Maintenance This chapter details how to perform maintenance on your printer and how to prepare your printer for storage if you will not be running it for extended periods. Most of these procedures are only performed when you are prompted to in the 3DPrint Maintenance dialog. Others should be performed at the recommended frequency detailed in each procedure below.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 11. Slide the Carriage back and forth to distribute the oil evenly over the Rails. 12. Reset the Maintenance Counter in 3D Print. Number Component 1 Oil Reservoir 2 Oil Reservoir Cap 6.2 Piston Screw Lubrication - ProJet 660Pro 1. Remove the back cover panel of the printer. 2. Remove the right side panel. 3. On the LCD display, select BUILD CHAMBER > LOWER PLATFORM.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance Number Component 1 Waste Tray 2 Piston Screw 3 Pocket for Cleaning Solution Cartridge 6. Reach into the left end of the printer and wipe the Piston Screw clean of old grease, dust, etc. 7. Touch the grease gun to the Piston Screw and squeeze the trigger twice at the top of the Piston Screw (under the Build Bed), and then squeeze the trigger once at the middle of the Piston Screw. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 8. Spread the grease up and down the Piston Screw to evenly distribute it over the entire length of the screw. 9. Move the Build Bed up and down through its full range of travel a couple of times to finish lubricating the screw. Use the LCD menu items BUILD CHAMBER > RAISE PLATFORM and BUILD CHAMBER > LOWER PLATFORM. Don’t forget to hold down the Control Knob to raise or lower the platform. 10.
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ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 6. Reach into the right end of the printer and wipe the 3 Piston Screws clean of old grease, dust, etc. If reaching the left rear screw is too difficult, also remove the left side panel and reach in from there as shown below. Number Component 1 Electronics Box (E-Box) 2 Left Rear Piston Screw 3 Drive Pully 4 Drive Belt 7.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 8. Spread the grease up and down the Piston Screw to evenly distribute it over the entire length of the screw. 9. Move the Build Bed up and down through its full range of travel a couple of times to finish lubricating the screw. Use the LCD menu items BUILD CHAMBER > RAISE PLATFORM and BUILD CHAMBER > LOWER PLATFORM. Don’t forget to hold down the Control Knob to raise or lower the platform. 10.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 7. Squeeze the trigger 2 - 3 times or until you feel the tension change and then STOP. Do not overgrease. 8. Unsnap the grease gun from the fitting. Replace the plastic cover. 9. Slide the fast axis forward and backward several times to spread the grease on the slow axis surfaces. 10. Reset the Maintenance Counter in 3D Print. 6.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance Note: Do not wipe the bottoms of the print heads. 4. Dry thoroughly with a clean paper towel. 6.6 Clean The Fast Axis Pulleys Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems or errors related to the Fast Axis motion. 1. Slide the fast axis out toward you. 2.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 6.7 Clean The Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems or errors related to the Slow Axis motion. 1. Unsnap the top deck from the chassis by pulling up at the front edge. 2. Lift up the front edge of the deck and slide the deck out toward you. Remove the deck from the printer. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 3. On the LCD select VACUUM to turn the vacuum on. Thoroughly vacuum the area around the slow axis rails. Number Component 1 Slow Axis Rails 2 Ends of Rail 4. Using a paper towel dampened with distilled water clean the slow axis rails on both sides. Carefully clean any debris from the ends of the left rail (see also next step). Dry both rails thoroughly with a clean dry paper towel. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 5. Using the pick from the Accessories Kit, reach below the slow axis rail and carefully remove any debris or Core from the teeth of the pulley. Slide the fast axis assembly forward and back to rotate the pulley and expose all the teeth. Also clean any buildup or debris from the end of the rail. Number Component 1 Slow Axis Rail 2 Pulley 3 End of Rail 6. Repeat this for the pulley at the other end. 7. Vacuum or sweep up any debris that fell. 8.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 9. Line up the cutout in the deck with the Service Station. 10. Press down on the front, middle and rear of the deck to snap all 6 retainers back into position. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Printer Maintenance 6.8 Clean The Spreader Roller Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems related to the surface finish of horizontal surfaces. 1. On the LCD, select BUILD CHAMBER then LOWER PLATFORM. Lower the build bed by 4-5 inches. 2. Move the Fast Axis out over the build bed. 3. In 3DPrint select Service then Toggle Roller On/Off to turn the Spreader Roller on. 4.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7 Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro If you should encounter any problems with your ProJet x60Pro, the steps below will help you troubleshoot the problem and, in most cases, correct it yourself. If you need to call service, we’ve provided a list of the information to have ready for your Service Provider. Start Here Start with Section 7.1, ’Try This First’. In many cases this will solve the problem.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.1 Try This First Before calling for service, follow these steps: 1. Clean the machine thoroughly! This includes all parts of the deck, service station, axis rails, pulley teeth, and pogo pins. Remove any debris build up at the ends of travel, on the axis rail and even on the axis rail supports. • Section 3.1, ’Vacuum Excess Core’ • Section 3.2, ’Clean The Debris Separator’ • Section 3.3, ’Clean The Parking Caps’ • Section 3.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.2 Problems Powering Up If your printer does not power up normally, use the flowchart below. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.3 Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the print heads, and that all share a common set of solutions. The same solutions also apply to parts that are weak and break too easily.
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ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.4 Alignment Errors If you have run an alignment pattern and the printer reports that the alignment has failed, follow the troubleshooting flowchart below. How to do it If it passes alignment but the print quality is not OK, see Section 7.3, ’Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts’. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.5 Motion Errors - Fast Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Fast Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions.
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ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.6 Motion Errors - Slow Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Slow Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions.
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ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.7 Network Errors - Cannot Connect to Printer If you have trouble connecting to your printer over the network, follow the troubleshooting flowchart below. 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.8 Network Errors - Packet Timeout Explanation: The Packet Time Out error is a result of lost or impaired communication between the printer and the PC. A Packet Time Out error may also occur if the file is too large and the PC cannot transfer the file data fast enough. For example, some files may be layer-data heavy, meaning that the bulk of the data is in a small quantity of layers.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro Solution: If your parts are thin-walled or just small, you may want to consider not using the automatic Empty Build Chamber feature. We also recommend that you generate a fixture with bumpers to support your part during the automatic empty build chamber cycle. In the screen shown below, the red area is the fixture and bumpers generated by 3D Print. Also try these: • Check the saturation levels for your Core type. If you load a .
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.10 Part Quality Issues - Streaky or Striped Parts, Delamination Explanation: Streaky or striped parts are caused either by Core buildup on the print head, a failed print head, or an electrical issue within the printer. Delamination (layers splitting apart) may be due to a print head that is caked with Core, or a pause in network communications. Solution - Both: • Clean the service station. See Section 3.5, ’Clean The Service Station’.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.11 Part Quality Issues - Bad Surface Finish The problems behind bad surface finish on parts will be different depending on whether the rough surface is in the vertical plane or the horizontal plane. 7.11.1 Bad Horizontal Surface Finish Explanation: A bad surface finish on horizontal surfaces is usually the result of debris buildup on the Spreader Roller.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro Solution - Print Heads Troubleshoot using Section 7.3, ’Print Head Errors/ Weak Parts’. Solution - Motion Problems • Clean the Fast Axis Rails. See Section 3.4, ’Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage’. • Clean the Fast Axis Pulleys. See Section 6.6, ’Clean The Fast Axis Pulleys’. • Clean the Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys. See Section 6.7, ’Clean The Slow Axis Rails and Pulleys’. 7.12 Miscellaneous Problems 7.12.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.12.2 Binder Cartridge is Full But 3DPrint Indicates Empty Explanation: This is usually caused by a damaged binder cartridge, or a failure in the binder cartridge pocket. Solution: • Remove and reseat the binder cartridge. Check the following: • Be sure it’s the correct cartridge for that pocket. • Check the label to be sure it’s oriented correctly. • Snap it fully into place in the pocket.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro 7.13 Error Codes and Messages - Background Details Below is a more detailed explanation of some of the error codes and messages the printer may report. ERROR CODE Error 40800 Error 1004 Error 1010 Error 1009 Error 1003 Explanation: 1000ml is the expected life of a print head that uses clear binder; 500ml is expected life for a color or black print head. In the rare instances where they do not, the reasons are varied.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual ERROR CODE Error 2303 (0) Error 2303 (1) Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro Explanation: If the error shows 2303 (0) it means that there is excessive friction on the slow axis rails, or something is obstructing the travel path of the axis. If the error is 2303 (1), it means that there is excessive friction on the fast axis rails, or something is obstructing the travel path of the axis. Solution: First, ensure there is nothing blocking the travel path of either axis.
ProJet® 860Pro User Manual Troubleshooting the ProJet x60Pro • Log File (obtainable through the 3DPrint Software Service Menu) • .INI File (Obtainable through the 3DPrint Software Service Menu) • SPREAD.CSV File (Obtainable through the 3DPrint Software Service Menu, Receive File option) • Head Report Information (Obtainable through the 3DPrint Software Service Menu) • Binder/Core Types • Binder/Core Expiration Dates • EXACT Error Code/ Description of Problem 3dscentral.3dsystems.
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Index Numerics Dimensions and Type - Printer, 2 Dry The Part, 22 3D Print Setup dialog, 20 3D Print, Main Window, 19 3D Printing description, 1 E Error 1000, 64 Error 1001, 64 Error 1003, 64, , 78 Error 1004, 64, , 78 Error 10040, 64 Error 1005, 64 Error 1006, 64, , 78 Error 1007, 64 Error 1008, 78 Error 1009, 64, , 78 Error 1010, 64, , 78 Error 1905, 79 Error 2301, 67 0, 69 Error 2303, 67 0, 69 Error 2303 (0), 79 Error 2303 (1), 79 Error 2305, 67 0, 69 Error 2400, 67 0, 69 Err
ZPrinter® 850 User Manual Index Printer Status Dialog, Raise Build, 46 Printer Status, Dialog, 21 Printer Storage, 60 Printing Dialog, 21 Printing the Build, 21 Purge, Definition, 6 Information, 17 Install 3D Print, 19 Installation, ZPrint/ZEdit, 19 L Layer Thickness, 3 LCD, Definition, 6 Lubrication, Fast Axis Bearing, 47 Lubrication, Piston Screw, 48, , 50 Lubrication, Slow Axis Bearing, 53 R Raise Build, Printer Status Dialog, 46 Rear View Diagram, 12 Requirements, Computer, 4 Requirements, Power, 3
