Manual Gap Adjustment - 3D Systems Cube User Manual

Manual Gap Adjustment

If Auto Gap is unsuccessful, you may perform a manual gap adjustment to ensure the first layer of the part prints properly.
NOTE: The print pad must be clean and free from glue and print material .
NOTE: Ensure the print jet nozzles are clean and free from print material . This can usually be accomplished by
pulling out the print material with your fingers.
Caution: Ensure the print jet nozzles are at room temperature before attempting to clean them .
MANUAL GAP
1 . Select
2 . Place the gap gauge on top of the print pad under the left print jet . Select the
checkmark to continue .
NOTE: Ensure the left cartridge is installed before performing this
procedure .
NOTE: The Gap Gauge is a thin polyester strip approximately 8 .5"
(216 mm) long and 1 .5" (38 mm) wide .
3 . Gently slide the gap gauge back and forth between the print pad and the left
print jet . Using the arrows, raise or lower the print pad until you feel a slight
resistance on the gauge . Select the
resistance .
Caution: Exercise caution to prevent the print jet from pressing into
the print pad . Once you feel a slight resistance in the Gap Gauge
as it moves between the print pad and the left print jet, the gap is
correct .
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ADJUSTMENT .
checkmark when you feel the proper
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