Unboxing
Before opening the box, make sure you see no visible damage or broken sensors. If these are present, please contact customer support.
If everything is in good condition:
- Carefully cut the plastic wrap.
- Remove the two boxes from the pallet.
- Place the External Components box on a sturdy work surface.
- Check that the wheels are firmly connected to the base of the printer. If the wheels are loose, use a wrench to tighten them.
- With a helper, lift the printer from the crate and place it on a stable surface.
Unbox External Hardware
The material tray and the build platform are both shipped in a separate box, along with the Starter Kit. A USB drive containing important information regarding printer operation is included in the Starter Kit.
Unbox Accessories
If the printer was ordered with any accessories, material, or extra material trays, these items will be sent separately.
Keep the curing apparatus box, the parts washer box, and the spare material tray box.
Store any spare material trays, if applicable, in their shipping box to ensure they are kept in a clean, dark, and dust-free environment.
Main Printer Components
Hood
- The orange hood protects the printer and the operator. It protects:
- the operator against the movements of the build platform.
- the photopolymer in the material tray from ambient light.
- the printer components from dust and debris.
To open the hood, pull the hood lock on the rear side and then lift the hood upwards. The hood has a counterbalance cable that facilitates the upward movement of the hood and keeps it in position when open.
Build Platform
The build platform is an assembly comprised of:
- A large, flat platform
- A handle
- A connection cavity
The flat area of the build platform is where cured material will adhere during the printing process.
Material Tray
The material tray consists of two frames with a special membrane called Pre-Stretched Assembly (PSA) between them, which fits snuggly over a piece of glass when installed on the printer.
As the build platform moves up taking the exposed part away from the PSA, it pulls the membrane up finally releasing it and allowing the parts to separate. The build platform then moves back down and the next image in the sequence is projected; the cycle repeats itself.
Z-Axis
The build platform moves up and down along the Z-axis.
Emergency Stopping Devices
The printer is equipped with an emergency stopping device: a red emergency stop button.
Starter Kit
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Allen keys, 2mm, 2.5mm
Required for printer calibration and to assist with technical support cases. It is not required for day-to-day operation. -
Crossover network cable, 5mm, colored plug
This cable connects the printer to the operating computer, as needed. The cable inserts into the I/O panel behind the printer. The other end plugs into the operating computer. -
Feeler gauge, 0.15mm
Required for printer calibration and to assist with technical support cases. It is not required for day-to-day operation. -
Grey filter foil
Required for light calibration and to assist with technical support cases. It is not required for day-to-day operation. -
Material mixing cards
Required to gently mix material in the material tray before each print. It is not required for day-to-day operation. -
Network cable, 5mm
This cable connects the printer to the local network. The cable inserts into the I/O panel behind the printer. The other end plugs into the network. The printer can be operated by other Windows computers on the network if the CAT 6 is plugged into a modem or into a network outlet. -
Paint Scraper
Use the scraper to Detach Printed Parts from Build Platform. Use the paint scraper for detaching larger printed models. You can also use the scraper to remove material residues from the build platform. -
USB drive
The USB is a back-up for transferring print information from the operating computer to the printer. Between 8 and 32 GB size is recommended. -
UV safety glasses
Required for light calibration and to assist with technical support cases. They are not required for day-to-day operation.