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Sinterit Lisa Pro 
USER MANUAL 
Read the instruction manual before using the device
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  • Page 1 Sinterit Lisa Pro  USER MANUAL  Read the instruction manual before using the device Version 1...
  • Page 2 ​ 1  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 3 How the Lisa Pro printer works:  The Sinterit Lisa desktop 3D printer uses selective laser sintering technology to produce your prints. Within its chambers, a powdered material is heated up and turned into a solid mass with by a concentrated laser beam. Layers of polymer powder are placed onto the printer's work platform, where they are selectively sintered, giving perfect industrial-quality prints: ●...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    E. Cleaning the printer 10. Cleaning the prints 3​ 6 A. Painting and lacquering 3​ 7 11. Maintenance and service of the Sinterit LISA PRO Printer 3​ 8 A. LASER PROTECTIVE GLASS - replacement 3​ 8 B. Cleaning the LASER PROTECTIVE GLASS C.
  • Page 5 B. Packaging C. Packaging if the original packaging is no longer available or damaged ​ 4  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 6: Dictionary

    Dictionary   The following terms and forms have been adopted and used in the manual. 1. SINTERIT LISA PRO 3D PRINTER - (LISA PRO, 3D printer, printer, machine, device) – a selective laser sintering (SLS) machine used in additive manufacturing (AM) processes. Device dedicated for professional and quick manufacturing of three dimensional (3D) models of spatial objects.
  • Page 7: Contents Of The Sinterit Lisa Pro Pack

    1. Plate for carrying the prints / 2. Molds to cool prints / 3. Powder trowel / 4. Plastic, measuring cup / 5. Metal strainer / 6. Sinterit mug / 7. Sinterit STUDIO User Manual / 8. Sinterit LISA PRO User Manual / 9.
  • Page 8: Marking Text Conventions Used In The Document

    The laser emits infrared radiation (infrared, IR), which is invisible to humans. Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or scattered radiation. Do not stare into the beam or view with optical instruments. ​ 7  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 9 It is necessary to wear protective gloves. Mandatory action when working with powder. ATTENTION! It is necessary to wear protective face mask. Mandatory when working with powder. IMPORTANT! You must read the instructions before taking action. ​ 8  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 10: Sinterit Lisa Pro 3D Printer

    3. Sinterit Lisa Pro 3D printer   A. Description Image 1. View of the printer's front and back side. 1.Removable front panel / 2.LCD panel - camera view / 3.Fan / 4.Holders Image 2. View of the printer's right and left side.
  • Page 11 / 7.T-piece of the pressure sensor / 8.Oxygen level sensor / 9.Rotameter / 10.Electrovalve / 11.Pressure reducer with manometer / 12.Throttle valve Image 4. View of the printer without front panel. 1.Magnetic fasteners / 2.Handles / 3.Easy access to the space under Beds ​ 10  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 12: Specification

    1.Embedded camera (captures image from the Print Bed) / 2.Print Bed pyrometer / 3.Feed Bed Pyrometer / 4.Recoater B. Specification GENERAL Category 3D printer Printing technology Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) HARDWARE Dimensions 680 x 510 x 900 [mm] (27.1 x 19.7 x 34.6 [in]) ​ 11  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 13 Max. temperature in the chamber 210 [​ C] / 392 [​ ADDITIONAL PRINTER FEATURES Nitrogen chamber Built-in Coupling installed in LISA PRO Pneumatic quick-coupling Male Plug Nipple DN7.2 3​ Average Nitrogen consumption 8 [l/min] = 0,48 [m​ /hour] PRINTER PARAMETERS Size of Print Bed 150 x 200 x 260 [mm] (5.9 x 7.9 x 10.2 [in])
  • Page 14: Parameters - Print Design Guide

    ​ h ttps://www.sinterit.com/shop LISA PRO supports all available Sinterit powders, so their use is limited only by your version of Sinterit STUDIO 2019. More information is available at www.sinterit.com/sinterit-studio-2019 C. Parameters - print design guide Wall thickness The 3D model’s wall must be thick enough to support the model.
  • Page 15 We recommend making in the model at least 4 [mm] diameter for one escape hole, 2 [mm] for two or more.         ​ 14  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 16: Installation Of Printer

    4. Installation of printer    To ensure safe use of the Sinterit LISA PRO Printer, please read and follow the instructions below. Keep this manual for future use. Also, be sure to follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
  • Page 17: Power Supply

    3. the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged; 4. the product does not operate properly or clear changes in efficiency have been observed. Do not adjust controls that are not described in the manual. ​ 16  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 18 ● block or cover the vents and openings in the product; ● touch movable parts. ATTENTION! If the device is not used for a long time (e.g. vacation), unplug the power cord from the socket.       ​ 17  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 19: Sinterit Studio 2019 Software - Installation

    5. Sinterit STUDIO 2019 software - installation  Technical requirements to install Sinterit STUDIO 2019​ : 64-bit processor, Windows 7 or higher, Minimum 1 GB of disk space, Minimum 2 GB of RAM, Graphics adapter compatible with OpenGL 3.0 or higher.
  • Page 20: Initial Startup Of The Machine After Delivery

    10. Place the Safety key in the ignition and turn clockwise at a quarter of a turn. After a moment, the machine will start. 11. After switching on the Sinterit LISA PRO the startup screen will be displayed. 12. Three functions will be displayed: START NEW PRINT, CLEAN PRINTER and ADVANCED MODE.
  • Page 21: Connecting The Printer To Wi-Fi Network

    To connect the printer to a Wi-Fi network choose ADVANCED MODE option. IMPORTANT! ADVANCED MODE should be chosen when Sinterit LISA PRO printer is used for the first time, to set the printer to Wi-Fi network. ADVANCED MODE is also the previous software version. We recommend to stay with the new version of software.
  • Page 22: Preparing The Machine To Print For The First Time

    (ethanol solution) or any other ethanol-based solution. ​ D o not use isopropyl alcohol​ ! Pay attention to any fibers left on the surface. Clean both sides. Image 15. Cleaning of LASER PROTECTIVE GLASS. Image 14. Repackaging of LASER PROTECTIVE GLASS. ​ 21  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 23: Next Steps Required To Use The Printer For The First Time

    B. Next steps required to use the printer for the first time 1. Check (wearing gloves or through paper – see image above) whether the heaters are stable in their sockets. If there is any dust/powder on them, blow it gently off with air. ​ 22  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 24 Yellow triangle displayed on the side of the screen informs about a malfunction. Please contact the Support Team (section 11, subpoint G) by referring to the code displayed inside the warning triangle and providing the serial number of the device. ​ 23  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 25: Printing - Standard Mode

    (Image 15). 6. Software will allow you to return to previous section or proceed to the next. After choosing the next section, Sinterit LISA PRO will check whether it is ready to print. Image 21. Basic information after loading the file to the printer’s screen.
  • Page 26 Image 22. Positioning of the BEDs and the RECOATER screens. Image 23. Repositioned BEDs: PRINT BED (2) and ready to be filled with powder FEED BED (1) and the base position for the RECOATER. ​ 25  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 27 IMPORTANT! When working with powders always wear protective clothing (glasses, mask, gloves). For the first use of the Sinterit LISA PRO Printer use only the powder (for PA12 SMOOTH and PA11 ONYX) from the container labeled PRINT READY POWDER. Always pay attention to the messages displayed on the LCD screen of the Sinterit LISA PRO Printer.
  • Page 28 Image 32. Finalizing preparations for printing. 16. Press DONE and gently close the Lid. IMPORTANT! If quality of distributed powder is unsatisfying, close upper lid and press BACK button. Unlock Lid and start the Leveling procedure/process again. ​ 27  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 29: Information And Tasks While Printing

    Temperature management suggestions: ● The possibility to adjust the temperature is provided directly in Sinterit LISA PRO Printer in TEMP tab or in the Sinterit STUDIO 2019 software suit. ● On the machine, this option is depicted by means of + and – buttons which increase or decrease the temperature by 0.5 [°C] (maximum...
  • Page 30: Using The Nitrogen Chamber

    A. To print in the nitrogen environment (required for PA11 Onyx), connect the nitrogen supply to the gas connection (1). It can be connected at anytime, even when the printer os off, as it has an electrovalve built in. ​ 29  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 31: Finishing The Print

    YOU CAN NOW REMOVE THE PRINT FROM PRINTER will appear on the screen. Click DONE to complete the printing process and open the printer. Image 37. Printing finished screen. ​ 30  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 32 BED to the plate for carrying the prints, and transfer it to the mold included in the set. Leave the cuboid with the print to cool down, for at least one hour (see images 39). ​ 31  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 33 9. Next the system will guide you through printer cleaning process. It will allow recover, Image 41. Correct cleaning of the OVERFLOW BIN. remaining powder. ​ 32  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Printer

    IMPORTANT! ● Always pay attention to the messages displayed on the main display of the Sinterit LISA PRO printer. The Sinterit STUDIO 2019 software calculates the amount of FRESH POWDER, which needs to be added to that already inside of the printer. Not acting according to the messages may result in the following print being incorrect.
  • Page 35 (included in the set), or compressed air (when there is no powder inside the printer). After cleaning, the guide bar of the RECOATER should be lubricated with silicone oil (included in the accessory kit). ​ 34  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 36 14. Place the OVERFLOW BIN. back in its place. 15. Confirm operation by clicking DONE and close the lid. Image 51. Clean OVERFLOW BIN screen. CAUTION! Beware of sharp edges. ​ 35  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
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  • Page 38: Cleaning The Prints

    BED and OVERFLOW BIN. Sift the entire unsintered powder through a sieve (included in the set) or use Sinterit POWDER SIEVE available at Sinterit online store. Image 54. Sieving the powder using Sinterit POWDER SIEVE. ​ 37  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 39: Painting And Lacquering

    ● Due to the porous nature of SLS it is recommended that 4- 5 very thin coats are applied to achieve a final finish rather than one thick coat. ● This results in faster drying time and reduces the likelihood of the point or lacquer running. ​ 38  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 40: Maintenance And Service Of The Sinterit Lisa Pro Printer

    11. Maintenance and service of the Sinterit LISA               PRO Printer  To maintain the most efficient and long-lasting Printer, ensure regular conservation. The basic maintenance contains: ● cleaning the PYROMETERS and the CAMERA PROTECTIVE GLASSES before and after each print;...
  • Page 41: B. Cleaning The Laser Protective Glass

    Image 59. Cleaning of laser protection glass. ATTENTION! Before cleaning, turn the printer off. STOP! ● Watch out for the elements of the heating system of the machine. ● Do not clean the glass under running water. ​ 40  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 42: Cleaning The Surface Under The Beds

    Beware of moving parts which can crush hands. Pay attention to the indications inside! To facilitate cleaning of the space under the BEDs, Sinterit reinvented the front panel assembly. Now under the panel, you will find the magnetic fasteners which allow you to remove it fast and simple.
  • Page 43: Replacement Of Infrared Heating Units Placed Around The Laser Protective Glass

    6. Carefully take out the tensioner from the printer housing. 7. Unscrew the plate located on the left end of recoater's belt (M3x8, size 2 hex key) and gently pull the ending out of the hole. ​ 42  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 44: Nitrogen Chamber - Ongoing Maintenance

    Store in a well-ventilated place. Do not inhale gas. Nitrogen is an inert gas, a natural component of atmospheric air. It is not harmful in the aquatic environment or soil, its adverse effect is limited to the displacement of oxygen. ​ 43  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...
  • Page 45: Technical Support

    WARNING! The built-in oxygen level detector is not a certified device and the signal cannot be treated as the only warning. Keep the LISA PRO printer and the nitrogen bottle in well ventilated rooms. If you hear an alert, open the windows/ventilate the room and leave the room.
  • Page 46: Working Processes With The Materials

    12. Working processes with the materials   A. Supplies information When working with the polyamide powder or other designated printer powder for the Sinterit LISA PRO Printer, always wear protective kit attached to the above-mentioned device (glasses, gloves, dust mask). WARNING! When working with a polyamide powder, avoid inhalation or swallowing and contact with skin and eyes.
  • Page 47: Materials For Nitrogen Use

    ​ P A11 ONYX​ . Its full characteristics is available at ​ w ww.sinterit.com/pa11-onyx The nitrogen chamber can be also used with 3rd party materials if you own Sinterit STUDIO 2019 version with open parameters feature (Sinterit STUDIO OPEN or Sinterit STUDIO ADVANCED).
  • Page 48: Cleaning The Machine And Changing The Powder

    190°C 13. General legal information  Where this manual refers to Sinterit or the Company, this means Sinterit sp. z o.o. with its legal seat in Krakow, registered by the District Court for Kraków-Śródmieście in Cracow, XI Commercial Division of the National Court Register under number: 535095, NIP (tax number): 6793106416, with the share capital for a date of publication of this manual of PLN 78,700 (say: seventy eight thousand seven hundred).
  • Page 49: Disclaimer

    (consumables) other than those provided to the purchaser by Sinterit. Sinterit is not liable to the purchaser of the product or any third party for any damages, including but not limited to losses or lost profits resulting from improper use of the product, particularly not in accordance with this manual, or modifications or repairs unauthorised by Sinterit or improper maintenance.
  • Page 50: Packaging / Repackaging Guide

    In case of purchase made in the Sinterit online shop, the terms of the warranty are specified in the Terms and Conditions, that have to be accepted by a client before placing an order. In case of purchase made outside the Sinterit online store, the warranty terms may be specified in the offer or in another form chosen by the Company to provide a customer with relevant information before making a purchase decision.
  • Page 51: Preparing Of The Machine

    C. Packaging if the original packaging is no longer available or damaged: 1. Wrap the LISA PRO Printer in multiple layers of bubble wrap so that a cushioning layer with at least 6[cm] of thickness protects the item. 2. Source a strong outer box which is at least 14[cm] larger than Sinterit LISA PRO Printer in all dimensions.
  • Page 52 9. Seal the whole package by stretch. 10. Mark where the top of the machine is. 11. Mark that package is “fragile”. SINTERIT Sp.z o.o. ul. Kalwaryjska 69/9 30-504 Krakow, Poland www.sinterit.com Contact: +48 570 967 854 ​ 51  Sinterit Lisa PRO USER MANUAL ...

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