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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...

  • 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 Introduction ..........2 Appendix .

  • Page 4: Features Of This Machine

    Player AM - A dedicated output program that can be used to start printing immediately monoFab Player AM is a dedicated program for outputting 3D data in STL format to the ARM-10. monoFab Player AM can be downloaded from the following web page: (http://startup.rolanddg.com/) "“Roland DG Start-up page”...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Photo-Curable Resin

    Important Notes on Handling and Use Photo-curable Resin Handling of photo-curable resin • When handling photo-curable resin, wear gloves and do not let it come into contact with skin. • If photo-curable resin gets on the skin, wash thoroughly with soap. •...

  • Page 7: 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. 9) Rubber feet (x4, with height Used to adjust the angle of the ARM-10.
  • Page 8 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 9: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation How to Start the Machine Close the front cover. Press the (Power) button on the ARM-10. The ARM-10 turns on and initialization starts. The (Power) button will start flashing slowly. When the ARM-10 finishes initialization, the (Power) button stops flashing and remains steadily lit. Start monoFab Player AM.
  • Page 10 Basic Operation Windows 8 users Right-click the [Start] screen. [All apps] Click the icon. Under [monoFab Player AM], click the [monoFab Player AM] icon. Windows 7 / Windows Vista users Click the [Start] button Click [All programs] (or [Programs]). Under [monoFab Player AM], click the [monoFab Player AM] icon.

  • Page 11: How To Shut Down The Machine

    Basic Operation How to Shut Down the Machine [File] In monoFab Player AM, click the 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 12: Output (Printing)

    Output (Printing) Operation Flow “Create 3D Data and Convert it to STL Format” (p. 13) “Post-print processing” (p. 32) • “Wash the job” (p. 32) • “Finish the job” (p. 34) “Import STL data using monoFab Player AM” (p. 14) • “Import STL Data” (p. 14) • “Correct Errors in STL Data” (p. 15) • “Position Objects”...

  • Page 13: 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 • For information on how to use 3D CAD software, refer to the instruction manual for the software you are using.

  • Page 14: Import Stl Data Using Monofab Player Am

    Output (Printing) Import STL data using monoFab Player AM This section describes the workflow used to operate the dedicated software “monoFab Player AM.” “monoFab Player AM Help.” For information how to use monoFab Player AM, refer to Import STL Data “object.” Import STL data into monoFab Player AM. Imported data is displayed in the main view as an STL format data MEMO [Open]...
  • Page 15 Output (Printing) Correct Errors in 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 16 Output (Printing) Position Objects It is possible to alter the position of (move or rotate) an object and change its size. Move Rotate Adjust Size...
  • Page 17 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. MEMO •...
  • Page 18 Output (Printing) Attach Supports to Objects “reinforcing members” Supports are 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 19 Output (Printing) Adjust the Finish of the Job In most cases it will not be necessary to change these settings in order to print. [Advanced Print Conditions] button MEMO “Printing platform” By setting the distance and speed at which the (p. 8) moves and the time it is irradiated with UV rays, it is possible to adjust the finish of the job.

  • Page 20: Prepare For Printing

    Output (Printing) Prepare for Printing 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 21 Output (Printing) Install the liquid material vat in the ARM-10 Install the “Liquid material vat” (p. 8) that is filled with job material (resin) in the “Liquid material vat holder” (p. 8). Open the front cover. Loosen the liquid material vat retaining screws. Insert the liquid material vat. Push in the liquid material vat until its edge gently touches the shutter lever.
  • Page 22 Output (Printing) Tighten the liquid material vat retaining screws. 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. For this reason, the liquid material vat retaining screws are tightened securely at this stage.
  • Page 23 Output (Printing) 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. Check that the liquid material vat stopper is down and is touching the outside of the liquid material vat.
  • Page 24 Output (Printing) 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. For details, refer to “Wash printing platform”...
  • Page 25 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 26 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 27: Output Data And Start Printing

    Output (Printing) Output data and start printing 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. Check print data (Preview) Slice positioned objects in the height direction (Z axis direction).
  • Page 28 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” 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 displayed.
  • Page 29 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 30 Output (Printing) Remove the job When a message saying “Printing has finished” appears, click [OK]. The printing platform moves to the highest position. When the printing platform has stopped moving, open the front cover. Loosen the printing platform retaining screw. Hold the print platform handle and pull out.
  • Page 31 Output (Printing) Set the printing platform in the work tray and remove the job. Metallic spatula Printing platform Work tray...

  • Page 32: 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. Wash the job by gently swishing it around in the ethanol using the Tweezers Ethanol (Commercially...
  • Page 33 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 34 Output (Printing) Finish the job “post cure.” 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 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 35: 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 36 Maintenance Wash printing platform 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.
  • Page 37 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 38 Maintenance Tighten the printing platform retaining screw.
  • Page 39 Maintenance 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.
  • Page 40 Maintenance 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. 36)). If the liquid material vat is removed first, resin stuck to the printing platform may fall off and dirty the machine. •...

  • Page 41: 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 42: 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 43: Appendix

    Action Refer to Is the machine turned on? Turn on the machine. p. 9 “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 44 It is necessary to position the machine on an angle so that the not a complete shape) 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 45 Detach the USB cable connected to the printer, and restart Windows. 10. Uninstall the driver according to the procedure in “How to Start the Machine” (p. 9). 11. Reinstall the driver again following the driver installation procedure. “Roland DG Start-up page” "For information on the driver installation procedure, refer to the (http://startup.rolanddg.com/).
  • Page 46 Click [Start], then click [Desktop]. 10. 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. 11. Double-click “SETUP64.EXE”...
  • Page 47 Appendix Windows 8 / Windows 8.1 Windows 7 15. 15. If a window prompting you to restart the computer appears, If a window prompting you to restart the computer appears, click [Yes]. click [Yes]. When the computer has restarted, the uninstall process is complete. 16.

  • Page 48: 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 49 Appendix Tape the retainers in place. Close the front cover and tape it down.

  • Page 50: Main Specifications

    Appendix Main Specifications Specification Table ARM-10 Build technology Layer projection system Build size 130 (W) x 70 (D) x 70 (H) mm, 5.1 (W) x 2.7 (D) x 2.7 (H) inches (Job volume of resin is up to 300 g (0.7 lbs)) Build speed 10 mm/h (Layer pitch = 0.15 mm) Light source...
  • Page 51 Appendix Dimensional Drawing Unit: mm...
  • Page 52 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 53 DOC-1213 R1-140829...

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