Print Pad Maintenance; Clean The Print Pad - 3D Systems cube User Manual

PRINT PAD MAINTENANCE

Auto Level and Auto Gap can be affected by residual glue or print material adhered to the print pad . The procedures can also be
affected by a print pad that is too shiny .
1 . If Auto Gap is unsuccessful after two consecutive attempts, select
MAINTENANCE .
2 . Using the fine-grit sandpaper included with the printer, buff the print pad.
NOTE: Refer to the section titled Clean The Print Pad for specific
instructions .
NOTE: Ensure the print pad is clean and dry before installing it in
the printer .
3 . Select the checkmark
4 . Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures .

Clean The Print Pad

1 . Remove the print pad from the printer .
2 . Wash all glue and print material from the print pad with warm tap water . If necessary, scrub the print pad with a soft brush .
3 . Dry the print pad thoroughly .
4 . If residual material is still adhered to the print pad, gently use the scraper to remove it .
5 . If portions of the print pad appear shiny, buff the surface (with very light pressure on the included sandpaper) left-to-right in .5"
(12 .7 mm) swirling motions until the entire print pad has been treated .
NOTE: It is most important to lightly sand all shiny areas of the print pad so the print pad surface appears
matte in texture .
6 . Clean and dry the print pad thoroughly .
7 . Reinstall the print pad .
8 . Perform the Auto Level and Auto Gap procedures .
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