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"monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40"
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  • Page 1 User’s Manual “monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40” This document corresponds to later. Older versions of the software have a different interface and cannot be operated as instructed in this document.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    The operation manual and the product have been prepared and tested as much as possible. If you find any misprint or error, please inform us. • Roland DG Corp. assumes no responsibility for any direct or indirect loss or damage which may occur through use of this product, regardless of any failure to perform on the part of this product.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Select the Resin to Use ........18 Introduction .
  • Page 4 Labels ..........67 Company names and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. http://www.rolanddg.com/ Copyright © 2014-2016 Roland DG Corporation Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40]...

  • Page 5: Features Of This Machine

    Features of this Machine Layered Projection Technology Printing The monoFab ARM-10 is a 3D printer that uses “layered projection technology.” It employs photo-curable resin (referred to simply as “resin” in this manual), a fluid that hardens (cures) when exposed to light (UV rays), and a projector with a UV LED light source to print an object based on 3D data.

  • Page 6: Important Notes On Handling And Use

    Important Notes on Handling and Use Important Notes on Handling and Use Be sure to observe the following important points. Failure to observe them may not only result in loss of performance, but may also cause malfunction or breakdown. Modeling Machine This machine is a precision device •...

  • Page 7: Photo-Curable Resin

    Use different liquid material vats depending on the type of resin you are using. Using the same liquid material vat with different types of resin may hasten the deterioration of the liquid material vat. To purchase a new liquid material vat, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer.
  • Page 8 Important Notes on Handling and Use Regarding the safety of the resin after curing • The main purpose of use of the photo-curable resin used by this machine is to check designs and for prototyping. When completely cured*, the resin is harmless when used for the main purposes of the resin.

  • Page 9: Part Names

    Part Names Exterior Number Name Explanation Before starting operation and during operation, close the front cover. Front cover The front cover is orange to make it difficult for UV rays to pass through. (Power) button (p. 11) Rubber feet (x4, with height Used to adjust the angle of the modeling machine.

  • Page 10: Inside The Front Cover

    Part Names Inside the Front Cover Number Name Explanation The device that moves the printing Z axis unit (inside red box) platform. Used to install and remove the printing Printing platform handle platform. By installing the liquid material vat, the UV irradiation outlet shutter on Shutter lever the bottom of the liquid material vat is opened.

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation How to Start the Machine Close the front cover. Press the (Power) button on the modeling machine. The modeling machine turns on and initialization starts. The (Power) button will start flashing slowly. When the modeling machine finishes initialization, the (Power) button stops flashing and remains steadily lit.
  • Page 12 Basic Operation Windows 8.1 users [Start] On the screen, click On the [Apps] screen, click [monoFab Player AM]. Windows 7 users Click the [Start] button Click [All programs] (or [Programs]). Under [monoFab Player AM], click the [monoFab Player AM] icon. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 13: Machine

    Basic Operation How to Configure Display Settings Appropriately for the Machine Configure the computer’s display settings so that they are suitable for printing with this machine. If the following settings are not configured appropriately, data output may stop and printing will not be possible. Log on to Windows “as an administrator.”...

  • Page 14: How To Shut Down The Machine

    Basic Operation How to Shut Down the Machine In monoFab Player AM, click the [File] tab. Click the [Exit] button. button [Exit] button monoFab Player AM closes down. MEMO • If you have not saved the changes to the file you are currently editing, a window prompting you to save the changes appears. •...

  • Page 15: Output (Printing)

    Output (Printing) Operation Flow “Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format” (p. 16) “Preview the Printing Results” (p. 31) “Import Files” (p. 17) “Send the Print Data” (p. 33) • “Pre-Print Confirmations” (p. 33) • “Print” (p. 34) •...

  • Page 16: Create 3D Data And Convert It To Stl Format

    Output (Printing) Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format Using a commercially available 3D CAD software or a similar program, create 3D data for printing. Create or prepare 3D data. “STL format.” Save the 3D data in MEMO •...

  • Page 17: Import Files

    Output (Printing) Import Files This section describes the workflow used to operate the dedicated software “monoFab Player AM.” “monoFab Player AM Help.” For details on how to use monoFab Player AM, see the [Import] “object.” Import STL data into monoFab Player AM with the button.

  • Page 18: Select The Resin To Use

    Output (Printing) Select the Resin to Use Select the resin to output (for use in printing). [Resin] Resin to use The selected resin is displayed. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 19: Lay Out The Objects

    Output (Printing) Lay Out the Objects It is possible to alter the position of (move or rotate) an object and change its size. Move [Lay Out] Rotate Adjust Size If supports have been added, If supports have been added, you cannot use this function. you cannot use this function.

  • Page 20: Attach Supports

    Output (Printing) Attach Supports “Supports” “reinforcing members” added to data that support the job. They can prevent the job from falling into the liquid material vat or deforming due to the effects of gravity. monoFab Player AM can automatically add supports to objects. [Generate Supports] button Supports are attached to the object.

  • Page 21: Prepare The Modeling Machine

    Output (Printing) Prepare the Modeling Machine Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions below, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. WARNING The machine may move in an unexpected way, resulting in injury or burns.

  • Page 22: Install The Liquid Material Vat In The Modeling Machine

    “Liquid material vat holder” (p. 10). NOTE Use different liquid material vats depending on the type of resin you are using. To purchase a new liquid material vat, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer. Open the front cover. Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws.
  • Page 23 Output (Printing) Insert the liquid material vat. Push in the liquid material vat until its edge gently touches the shutter lever. Liquid material vat Tighten the liquid material vat retaining screws. Liquid material vat stopper When doing so, check that the liquid material vat stopper is resting on the edge of the liquid material vat. MEMO In the next procedure (step 5), the liquid material vat retaining screws are only loosened by a fixed amount.
  • Page 24 Output (Printing) Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws one turn. Push in the liquid material vat. Pressing the liquid material NOTE vat lowers the shutter lever. When pushing in the liquid material vat, take care not to get fingers caught between the liquid material vat holder and the liquid material vat.

  • Page 25: Check That There Is No Dirt On The Printing Platform

    Output (Printing) Secure the liquid material vat by tightening the liquid material vat retaining screws. Check That There Is No Dirt on the Printing Platform Before starting printing, check that there is no dirt or foreign matter on the printing platform (such as fragments remaining from the last printing operation). If there is dirt or foreign matter, wash the printing platform.

  • Page 26: Adjust The Initial Orinting Height (Z0)

    Output (Printing) Adjust the Initial Printing Height (Z0) When setting the liquid material vat for the first time or when replacing the liquid material vat, it is necessary to adjust the height at which the job starts to be made in the liquid material vat.
  • Page 27 Output (Printing) In monoFab Player AM, on the [Print] tab, click the button on the screen. [Print] [Replace Vat] button The printing platform descends to the bottom of the liquid material vat. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...
  • Page 28 Output (Printing) When the printing platform has stopped moving, tighten the Z0 adjustment screws while gently holding down the printing platform. Tighten the screws while holding down the printing platform as though gently pressing it against the liquid material vat. Before fully tightening the screws, temporarily tighten opposite corners first to ensure that the screws are tightened evenly.

  • Page 29: Add Resin To The Liquid Material Vat

    Output (Printing) Add Resin to the Liquid Material Vat Click the [Calculate job volume] button to calculate the estimated volume of resin to use. [Calculate job volume]button [Print] MEMO • The maximum resin volume for use is 300 g. • The calculated value is an estimate of the volume of resin to use, so ensure that a sufficient volume of resin is available.
  • Page 30 Adjust the height of the ARM-10’s legs before use. Adjust the legs so that the resin will collect on the printing platform side (the back of the machine) when the “Roland DG Start-up page” amount of resin in the liquid material vat gets low. For details, refer to the (http://startup.rolanddg.com/).

  • Page 31: Preview The Printing Results

    Output (Printing) Preview the Printing Results Slice positioned objects in the height direction (Z axis direction). Click [Display Preview] to display the image of the object sliced at regular intervals. [Print] [Display Preview] button Check that the printing results displayed are as you intended. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...
  • Page 32 Output (Printing) MEMO • If the preview is displayed in an undesired shape, an object error may have occurred. Try correcting the object using the “Healing””Layered Projection Technology Printing” (p. 5) function on the [Layout] tab. Example of normal preview Example of preview where object has problems Shapes that are not in the actual data are...

  • Page 33: Send The Print Data

    Output (Printing) Send the Print Data Never move the Z axis unit (including the printing platform) with your hands. CAUTION Doing so may cause a breakdown. When handling resin, wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear. CAUTION Do not allow resin to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Pre-Print Confirmations Before printing, confirm the following points.

  • Page 34: Print

    Output (Printing) Print Click the [Print] button. [Print] button This starts the printing operation. Wait a few minutes until printing is complete. NOTE Do not open the front cover during printing. Doing so may result in reduced print quality. MEMO The estimated finish time is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

  • Page 35: Remove The Job

    Output (Printing) Remove the Job When a message saying “Printing has finished” appears, click [OK]. Open the front cover. Loosen the printing platform retaining screw. Hold the print platform handle and pull out. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...
  • Page 36 Output (Printing) Set the printing platform in the work tray. Remove the job using the included “metallic spatula.” Take extra care not to damage or break the job when removing it. Metallic spatula Printing platform Work tray After printing completes, do not allow resin to remain in the liquid material vat, and be sure to clean the liquid material vat, printing platform and the work tray. "“Perform Maintenance after Use”...

  • Page 37: Use Advanced/Useful Functions

    Output (Printing) Use Advanced/Useful Functions Correct Errors in the STL Data If there are errors in the imported object, they will be displayed in red. If data contains errors it cannot be used for printing. If you find errors in data imported into monoFab Player AM, it can be corrected using the “Healing”...

  • Page 38: Print Multiple Objects Simultaneously

    Output (Printing) Print Multiple Objects Simultaneously Positioning multiple jobs so that they fit in the machine’s work area lets you print them simultaneously. The maximum printable size (work area) is 130 (W) x 70 (D) x 70 (H) mm. Improving production efficiency “layer exposure method,”...

  • Page 39: Check The Actual Printing Status

    Output (Printing) Check the Actual Printing Status [View Printing Position] In the actual work area, the object is inverted as shown in the following figure. You can use the function to check the printing orientation (the inversion of the object) prior to actually printing. [View Printing Position] button You can switch the display between...

  • Page 40: Adjust The Finish Of The Job

    Output (Printing) Adjust the Finish of the Job In most cases it will not be necessary to change these settings in order to print. [Print] [Advanced Print Conditions] button MEMO [Advanced Print Conditions] (“Select the Resin to The initial values (recommended values) for each setting under will vary according to the selected resin type Use”...

  • Page 41: Post-Print Processing

    Output (Printing) Post-print processing When handling resin and ethanol, wear rubber gloves and protective eyewear. CAUTION Do not allow resin or ethanol to come into contact with the skin or eyes. Wash the Job Wash the removed job. NOTE Be careful of fire when using ethanol. Tweezers Ethanol (Commercially (Supplied)
  • Page 42 Output (Printing) Wash the job by gently swishing it around in the ethanol using the tweezers. MEMO If the ethanol changes color, replace it and the container, and wash the job again by gently swishing it around in the ethanol. Remove the job Wipe the ethanol off the job.
  • Page 43 Output (Printing) MEMO An ultrasonic cleaner (commercially available) can also be used for washing. Beaker (Commercially available) Ethanol (Commercially available) Ultrasonic cleaner (Commercially available) Water Put the removed job in a beaker. Put ethanol in the beaker. Lower the removed job into the ethanol until it is entirely submerged. Put water into the ultrasonic cleaner container and partially submerge the beaker in it.

  • Page 44: Finish The Job

    Output (Printing) Finish the Job As the resin will not have cured sufficiently immediately after printing, light is applied to complete the curing process. This procedure is known as “post cure.” post-cure procedure can be achieved using sunlight, but it is also possible to use a commercially available post-cure device. Remove the supports after completing the post-cure procedure.

  • Page 45: Perform Maintenance After Use

    Output (Printing) Perform Maintenance after Use After use, be sure to clean the liquid material vat and printing platform. Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions below, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. WARNING The machine may move in an unexpected way, resulting in injury or burns.

  • Page 46: Wash Printing Platform

    Output (Printing) Wash Printing Platform Open the front cover. Loosen the printing platform retaining screw. Hold the print platform handle and pull out. Soak a rag in ethanol and wipe any resin from the surface of the printing platform. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...
  • Page 47 The printing platform is a consumable part. After several print jobs, resin may work its way into the fine corrugations on the printing platform surface, making it impossible to print. If this happens, it is recommended that the printing platform be replaced. Contact Roland DG Corp. or the authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer from whom you purchased the machine.
  • Page 48 Output (Printing) While pressing the printing platform up from underneath, tighten the printing platform retaining screw. Check that the printing platform has been installed so that it is parallel. MEMO Install the printing platform so that it is parallel with the plate. If it is not parallel, you may not be able to perform normal printing. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 49: Wash The Liquid Material Vat

    Output (Printing) Wash the Liquid Material Vat Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws. Pull up the liquid material vat stopper. When the liquid material vat stopper is pulled up, the liquid material vat pops out toward you slightly. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...
  • Page 50 Output (Printing) Remove the liquid material vat. Liquid material vat MEMO • Before removing the liquid material vat, it is recommended to wash the printing platform (“Wash Printing Platform” (p. 46)). If the liquid material vat is removed first, resin stuck to the printing platform may fall off and dirty the machine. •...

  • Page 51: Clean The Work Tray

    Output (Printing) Soak a rag in ethanol and wipe away any remaining resin. Be sure to remove any resin adhering to the liquid material vat. Allowing the resin to remain can cause the liquid material vat to deteriorate and can lead to printing failure.

  • Page 52: Maintenance

    Maintenance Perform this task with all power switches left switched off. WARNING Otherwise sudden movement of the machine may cause injury. Be sure to perform operations as specified by the instructions below, and never touch any area not specified in the instructions. WARNING The machine may move in an unexpected way, resulting in injury or burns.

  • Page 53: Periodic Maintenance

    Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Check That the Liquid Material Vat Is Not Cloudy The printing range (work area) uses the rear side of the liquid material vat. After the machine has been used for a while, the bottom of the liquid material vat turns cloudy white.

  • Page 54: Replace Consumable Parts

    When a fixed usage time is exceeded, a message is displayed in monoFab Player AM. In this event, it is recommended that the projector be replaced as soon as possible. Contact Roland DG Corp. or the authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer from whom you purchased the machine.

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Action Refer to Is the machine turned on? Turn on the machine. p. 11 “Roland DG Start-up page” Has the connector cable come loose? Connect the cable. http://startup.rolanddg.com/ The machine does not The computer was unable to obtain the disk space required to output output print data data.
  • Page 56 It is necessary to position the machine on an angle so that the remaining resin collects in the printing part (the back of the liquid “Roland DG Start-up page” Is there a problem with the angle of the material vat) even as the amount of resin decreases during printing. For machine? http://startup.rolanddg.com/...

  • Page 57: I Can't Install The Driver

    Appendix Symptom Points to check Action Refer to Depending on your computer’s display settings, data output may stop, Have the computer’s display settings been causing printing to fail. configured so that they are suitable for p. 13 Configure the computer’s display settings so that they are suitable for printing with this machine? There is no problem with printing with this machine.
  • Page 58 “Uninstalling the Driver” Uninstall the driver according to the procedure in (p. 59). Reinstall the driver again following the driver installation procedure. “driver installation procedure,” “Roland DG Start-up page” "For information on the refer to the (http://startup.rolanddg.com/). Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40]...

  • Page 59: Uninstalling The Driver

    Click [Start], then click [Desktop]. Open Explorer and open the drive and folder containing the driver. If you do not have the driver, download it from the “Roland DG Start-up page” (http://startup.rolanddg.com/), and select a folder to unzip it into. Double-click “SETUP64.EXE”...

  • Page 60: I Want To Check The "Monofab Player Am" Version

    Appendix Windows 10 Windows 8.1 Windows 7 Select the machine to delete, then click [Start]. If a window prompting you to restart If a window prompting you to restart If a window prompting you to restart the computer appears, click [Yes]. the computer appears, click [Yes].
  • Page 61 Appendix Click the icon in the upper-left corner, and then click “About monoFab Player AM.” [About monoFab Player AM] The version information will appear. The version information will appear. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 62: When Moving The Machine

    Appendix When Moving the Machine When moving the machine, secure the UV irradiation outlet shutter, and tape the front cover down. Required items Retainer (large): 1 Retainer (small): 2 NOTE Use the original retainers that were supplied when the product was delivered. If the original retainers are no longer available, use an alternative that is capable of holding the UV irradiation outlet shutter in place.
  • Page 63 Appendix Place the two small retainers on either side of the large retainer, and gently fix the edge of each small retainer in place with the liquid material vat stopper. Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws so that the edge of each small retainer is just held in place. Retainer (small) Retainer (small) Tape the retainers in place.
  • Page 64 Appendix Close the front cover and tape it down. Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 65: Main Specifications

    Resin (350 g bottle), Liquid material vat 1. The maximum weight of a job varies according to the type of resin. For more information, contact your authorized Roland DG Corp. dealer . 2. When using PRH35-ST2 resin. The build speed varies according to the type of resin used.

  • Page 66: Dimensional Drawing

    Appendix Dimensional Drawing Unit: mm Corresponds to [monoFab Player AM Ver.1.40] or later...

  • Page 67: Locations Of The Power Rating And Serial Number

    Appendix Locations of the Power Rating And Serial Number Labels Back side Serial Number This number is required when you seek maintenance, servicing, or support. Never remove the label. Power Rating Use an electrical outlet that meets the requirements for voltage, frequency, and amperage given here.
  • Page 68 FA01031 R4-160222...

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