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Freedom

Instruction Manual

V1.01 October 2016

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Page 1 Zinter Freedom ® Instruction Manual V1.01 October 2016...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
® This quick start guide is intended to Introduction Page 2 User Safety Page 4 get you up and running with your Unpacking Your Zinter® Freedom Page 5 new Zinter Freedom as quickly as ® Software Installation Page 6 possible.
Page 3: Introduction
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Zinter Limited shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this Equipment or associated material. Changes or modifications to the system not expressly approved in writing by Zinter Ltd, the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority for use.
Page 4 Zinter Freedom Touch Screen Build Chamber Front Release Filament Access Cable Access Page 3 Excellence in Additive Manufacture...
Page 5: User Safety
The printer must not be exposed to water or rain, or damage may occur. Do not shut down the Zinter Freedom or pull out the USB cable when loading a digital model, or the model data may be lost. Your Zinter Freedom will not continue printing following a power cut and any progress made before a power cut will be lost and the print will need to be restarted.
Page 6: Unpacking Your Zinter® Freedom
1 x Filament starter roll 1 x Build plate removal tool 2 x Rolls blue painters tape Your Zinter Freedom is heavy, lifting should be carried out by 2 ® people, care should be taken when lifting or moving. Page 5...
Page 7: Software Installation
Your Zinter Freedom is shipped with a Simplify3D download booklet, ® please follow the instructions and use the One Time use code contained in the booklet to download and Install Simplify 3D. You licence permits installation on two computers - for additional licences please visit our on-line store at www.zinter.com...
Page 8: Introduction To Simplify3D
When you open Simplify3D for the first time, you will be greeted by the Configuration Assistant. Select Ion Core Zinter Pro from drop down menu and the Assistant will automatically configure all of your settings. For Zinter Freedom Printers - select...
Page 9 the interface Menu Bar Toolbar Models Processes Build Table 1. Build Table: This is the interactive 3D environment where you will be viewing and working with your 3D content before printing. This is the “main stage” and primary viewing area. The grey grid is scaled proportionally to the size of your build volume and is determined based on your printer selection with the Configuration Assistant.
Page 10 Machine Control Panel E: Support: The Manually Define Support Manually Deﬁne tool provides the freedom to customize your Support for Model support structure under or inside any part of a model. Excellence in Additive Manufacture Page 9...
Page 11 import a model The first step in the 3D printing process is to import the model you want to build. You can obtain 3D models from http://www.thingiverse.com* or you can make a model yourself using a CAD package like SketchUp or AUTOCAD .
Page 12 process settings In the first step of the workflow, you imported a model. The next step is to define a Process that specifies how your model will be constructed. A process is a collection of settings including speed, size, support material, quality levels, etc. Some models are built with one process, while more complicated models may involve multiple processes throughout the build sequence.
Page 13 process settings The FFF Settings window contains all the Processes that specify how your model will be constructed: 1. Select Profile – Allows you to choose a pre-configured printer profile. 2. Auto-Configure for Material – Allows you to select the material you will be printing with.
Page 14 previewing g-code “Slicing” is the term used to describe the process of translating a digital model into line-by-line printer instructions called “G-code.” The software slices the model into G- Code based on the variables you have selected in the FFF Settings window. After you have finalised your Process settings, click Prepare to Print! to trigger the preparation of G-Code.
Page 15 preview Build Statistics are located in the top left corner of the Preview window and include three estimates: 1. Build Time (how long it would take for your print to finish). 2. Filament Length (how much filament it will take to build your model).
Page 16 keyboard shortcuts MODEL MANIPULATION TOOLS MENU Machine Control Panel Normal Selection Customize Support Structures Translate Models Scale Models Rotate Models OTHER SHORTCUTS Select Multiple Models + Click Models Change Build Plate Angle Right Click + Drag FILE MENU Change Build Plate Position Left Click + Drag Zoom In/Out on Build Plate Scroll...
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Page 18: Freedom
Place on Zinter on a firm surface ® Connect USB or Network Cable Connect the Power Cord Power On Excellence in Additive Manufacture Page 17...
Page 19: Loading Filament
Loading filament can be tricky but is made much easier by understanding what is going on inside the extruder while you try to load filament. The image below shows the extruder assembly of your Zinter Freedomboth with the Fan and Heat sink removed ®...
Page 20: Unblocking A Nozzle
Blocked Extruder When heated the hot end is extremely hot - take extra care when loading filament to prevent contact and avoid serious burns. From time to time your extruder may become blocked, and you will need to strip down your extruder to clear filament from the unit.
Page 21: Levelling The Bed
The most common cause of print problems and print failures is a print bed that has not been levelled. Once you have levelled the bed on your Zinter ® Freedom, technically you shouldn’t need to touch it, however if you experience issues its always worth checking this first.
Page 22: Your First Print
lets print! When you are happy with the preview, there are two options to begin your print: Begin Printing over USB – if you are using a USB connection, you have the option to view the build sequence real-time on your monitor by selecting Live Preview Tracking.
Page 23: Pause Or Stop A Print
stopping a print Printing via Simplify3d (USB) During the Print you can click the pause button within the Machine Control Panel at any time to pause the print. The Extruder will remain at heat. You can the restart the print by clicking the print button again.
Page 24: Removing The Print From The Bed
Doing so may cause burns or damage to your model or printer. Once the Zinter Freedom has finished printing, the extruder’s will return to the ‘Home’ ® Position, and the Bed will lower to the bottom of the print area. the bed and nozzles will begin to cool It is advised that you wait approximately 10 minutes for cooling to complete before removing the print.
Page 25: Filament Reference Guide
Freedom ® Your Zinter Freedom is configured to work with 3mm filament using 1.75mm filament in your printer will cause your extruder to block and may damage your printer. Ideal print temperature settings will vary in line with environmental factors, outside temperatures and other factors .
Page 26 We are constantly adding new colours to our range and the full list is available through the online store at www.zinter.com. PLA / ABS Specials Not all filaments are currently available in 3mm diameter - check our online store for availability.
Page 27: Faq's
There is a standard rage of about 50 colours available plus, fluorescent and glow in the dark however we can (subject to minimum order quantities and lead times) obtain filament in almost any colour if you wish to match an existing branding or products. Do I require a special location to install the Zinter Freedom? ®...
Page 28: Touchscreen Menu's
Touchscreen menu Heater Controls Heatsink Home Axis Heatsink Autobed level Hot End Macros Print speed Heatsink Fan speed control Heatsink File Browser Keyboard Setup options This menu is subject to change with each new Firmware Release Excellence in Additive Manufacture Page 27...
Page 29: Web Portal Menu's
Web Portal Menu options Fan Controls Upload and print Heatsink Home Axis Digital Readout Pause Print Heatsink Autobed level Time remaining Web portal is subject to change with each new Firmware Release Excellence in Additive Manufacture Page 28...
Page 30: Looking After Your Zinter ® Freedom
Print Bed Your Zinter Freedom has a removable glass print surface, always check this plate for ® chips, cracks or damage at the start and end of each print, if any become apparent cease use immediately and replace.
Page 31: Certificate Of Conformity
EN 60204-1:2006 + A1:2009 EN 61000-6-3:2007 + A1:2011 EN 61000-6-1:2007 The technical documentation is kept at the Manufacturers address Shane Nelson Managing Director Singned on behalf of Zinter Ltd Date of Issue: 15th January 2014 Place of Issue: United Kingdom...
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