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Summary of Contents for Uniz Slash OL
- Page 1 APPLICABLE TO SLASH OL/SLASH PLUS/SLASH PLUS UDP SLASH PRO OL/SLASH PRO/SLASH PRO UDP SLASH J UDP/SLASH DJ2...
- Page 2 The conditions or methods used for assembling, handling, storage, use or disposal of the device are beyond the control of UNIZ Technology LLC. For this and other reasons, UNIZ does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, injuries, damage, or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the assembly, handling, storage, use or disposal of the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
························04 ROHS AUTHENTICATION ····························06 SLASH PRINTER TYPES ACTION BUTTON COLOR GUIDE ·············07 ·········18 PRINTER ACTIVATE AND UPGRADE ROHS AUTHENTICATION ························42 UNIZ SOFTWARE USER APPENDIX MANUAL SOFTWARE INTERFACE ··························17 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ··················43 START YOUR FIRST PRINTING JOB ··········19 ADDITIONAL TOOLS ·······························32... -
Page 4: Welcome
WELCOME SLASH SERIES 3D PRINTER his user manual is designed to help you start your SLASH series 3D printer experience. Learn everything about using your SLASH 3D printer by following the instructions in this user manual and experience how easy it is to produce great quality prints. -
Page 5: Setting Up Your Printer
SETTING UP YOUR PRINTER UNBOXING UNBOXING The SLASH comes in reusable, durable packaging that has been specially designed to protect your SLASH in transport. To properly unpack your SLASH, please follow the steps described below. START UNBOXING Start unpacking by correctly orienting the cardboard box, then slide the foam packaging out of the box by pulling the cardboard handle beneath the printer while holding the box. - Page 6 PACKING LIST Supplied with your package is the UNIZ desktop 3D printer and several other accessories. This is everything you need to start printing. Check if all accessories are included before continuing. UNIZ Desktop 3D Printer Building Platform Power Adapter x 2...
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Page 7: Product Description
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Page 9: Slash Printer Types
SLASH PRINTER TYPES You can identify the printer’s type by checking the label underneath the printer and on the box. -
Page 10: Action Button Color Guide
ACTION BUTTON COLOR GUIDE Breathing red Printer busy (starting up/paused/z axis moving) Progressing blue Data transfer in progress Green STANDBY-The printer is connected and waits for a command. Breathing green Data transferred, waiting for touch confirmation. Progressing green Printing in progress-The lights indicate completed progress. -
Page 11: Printer Activate And Upgrade
Note: The Printer's Wi-Fi feature supports 2.4GHz band only, it does not support 5 GHz connections. Method 1: UNIZ Desktop 1. Plug into a power supply and switch on the printer. 2. Connect the printer and PC via USB and start the software. - Page 12 5. Set up the network This function only supports setting via USB connection. Click the first item. The Wi-Fi list will pop up in the left if it is Wi-Fi connection; ● Click the Wi-Fi name on Wi-Fi list configure the IP address settings. In the box you can enter password and obtain IP address automatically or set fixed IP address manually.
- Page 13 Method webpage· 1. Plug into a power supply and switch on the printer. 2. Connect to the printer's Wi-Fi hotspot. a. Find the SSID and Password on the side label. b. Access the Wi-Fi Setting of your mobile device, and connect to UNIZ3D##:##:##:##:##:## as shown in the SSID.
- Page 14 2. Activate the printer Before activation, make sure that the printer is powered on and connected to the network. Slash OL or SLASH PRO OL models must be activated before printing. After successful activation, the printer will automatically launch a seven-day trial period in which the SLASH OL/PRO OL will become and function as a SLASH PLUS UDP/SLASH PRO UDP.
- Page 15 Connect the PC or mobile device to the printer’s Wi-Fi and open the printer page in the browser. b. Select the Activation tab in the printer page and input UNIZ account and password, then click the Activate to complete the activation.
- Page 16 UNIZ APP 1.2 or higher UNIZ Desktop 1.2 or higher Printer Firmware 4.0 or higher SLASH OL and SLASH PRO OL support license upgrades. The printer type will change as follows: SLASH OL -> SLASH PLUS UDP SLASH PRO -> SLASH PRO UDP (1) You can purchase license upgrades from the online store by visiting official website https:// www.uniz.com.
- Page 17 Tips: The printer will be shown only when activated with the current account. (3)License upgrades can be executed in the UNIZ App or the UNIZ Desktop printer control interface. ●UNIZ Desktop a. From the ‘connected printers menu’ in the top right, select the printer in the list of printers, and open the printer control interface.
- Page 18 5. Trial and Trial Expiration SLASH OL and SLASH PRO OL models automatically get a seven-day free trial with SLASH PLUS UDP or SLASH PRO UDP models after successful activation. In trial During the trial period, check whether the printer is connected to the Internet and whether the resin bottle information is normal before printing.
- Page 19 Trial Expiration (1) If the trial period has expired, the system will pop up the dialog box as shown below after opening software control panel or clicking “Starting Print”. (2) Click “OK” and the printer will perform the printer reset operation. After the reset operation is completed, the system will prompt as below .
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Page 20: Uniz Software User Manual
UNIZ SOFTWARE USER MANUAL 1. Software Interface Open UNIZ Desktop and click Control button to show the 3D model viewer. 1.1 Viewer... - Page 21 1.2 Main Tools Load 3D Models Move Selected Model Rotate Selected Model Scale Selected Model Generate Supports Slice 1.3 Additional Tools New Scence Save Scence Save Scence as Advanced Setting Model List Undo Operation Redo Operation...
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Page 22: Start Your First Printing Job
To load one or more 3D models, you may either drag-and-drop onto the 3D viewer, click Load File Button from the Main Tools, or double click on the file directly (if UNIZ Desktop+ is set as default software to open such file format). Supported file formats: STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF and UNIZ. - Page 23 • The activated object can also be rotated by inputting X/ Y/Z values in the field. Press “Enter” to apply changes. UNIZ's orientation tools are relative not absolute, so the X, Y, and Z rotation angles reset to 0 degrees after applying a rotation.
- Page 24 Tips: Large Flat surfaces or Long Straight lines with supports may be printed at an oblique angle of at least 10° to the build platform to increase the success rate. The forces during peeling may distort thin layers of a flat surface or a line mounted on the support structures if printed horizontally.
- Page 25 2.7 Generate Supports Some models need additional support structures to print successfully, especially those with overhangs. Press the “Supports” Button on the main tools to open the Supports sub menu. Once the Supports tab is open, supports can be added to the active object by pressing the “Generate”...
- Page 26 • This box is checked by default. The system will recalculate the foundation when the user finishes and quit the function of editing supports manually. • Support Angle, Supports will be generated when the angle between the model part surface and the horizontal direction is smaller than the support angle, otherwise they will not be generated.
- Page 27 The left picture below is vertical supports and the right is with tilted supports. • “Lift”: lift the activated object from the build platform upwards by 5mm. • “Down”: push the activated object down to the build platform. • “Generate”: generate the support structure using the current settings for all selected models. •...
- Page 28 Since 1.3.0 version, “Slice Parameters” has been adding “Preference” and “LED Power”, accordingly “LED Power” will be removed from “Advanced Settings”. Uniz Desktop will no longer memorize “Exposure Time”, therefore “Restore” function be abolished. Users can memorize favorite printing parameters by “Preference”.
- Page 29 • “Resin Type” provides different default values for different resin type. • "Preference": Each resin can define multiple preference to memorize frequently-used printing parameter, including: Layer Thickness, Exposure Time, Cool Down Time, Pixel Shrink, LED Power, Motor Speed, Rise Height, Infill, UDP Mode. Right click on button, popup “Preference Editor” dialog.
- Page 30 Motor Speed and the Rise Height will apply the default value set by the software and they cannot be modified by the users from the interface. • “Pause” sets a pre-set pause at the layer of choice during printing, and the pause can be resumed after pressing the Resume button in the printing control tab.
- Page 31 You can input a specific layer number in the top right to quickly move to that layer Drag the right slider vertically to view each layer. Click the Up/Down arrow to view the previous/next layer incrementally. If Print When Finished is checked, the sliced data will be sent to the selected printer in the right bar automatically.
- Page 32 Show Logo: Show Logo is used to verify if the LCD screen is functional. Before using this function, remove the build platform and resin tank, then click “Show Logo” Button to show the UNIZ logo on the LCD screen to test communication and LCD screen.
- Page 33 within ±50. 3. Calibrate Tank Low Threshold: Replace the empty Tank with a Tank filled with 2-3mm resin (or fill the empty Tank with 2-3mm resin), click “Read” button. 4. Calibrate Tank High Threshold: Replace the Tank with a Tank filled with 7-8mm resin (or fill the Tank with 7-8mm resin), click “Read “button, and finish the Tank Level Calibration by clicking “Cal”...
- Page 34 Do not disconnect the printer and the software or turn off the UNIZ software during the data transmission. 2.10 Upload Slice (Optional) If you want to share your print to the UNIZ Cloud, press the “Upload” Button on the main tools to open following sub menu. After your upload completed, you can see the review progress in Uploaded Models item in Library.
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Page 35: Additional Tools
New Scene: The current scene will be discarded, and a new scene will be created. Save Scene: Save the current scene in UNIZ file format which includes 3D model data, support structures, operation history (translation, orientation, scaling), and slice profile. You can load any saved scene and resume editing at a later time. -
Page 36: Design Rules
DESIGN RULES Models Printed in UDP mode must conform to certain design rules in order to print successfully and prevent damage to the printer. Read more about the design rules at the link below. Download link: https://www.uniz.com/support/design_specification... -
Page 37: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING Problems Reason The calibration for platform initi correct position The first layer is not sticking correctly Build platform surface is too model falls into the resin tank The suction force between the re models is too strong Printed model / layered fault Model with layering issues Insufficient adhesion between p The LCD cable is not inserted pr... - Page 38 Solutions tial point is not in Follow z-axis calibration procedure and calibrate again. smooth, printed Use provided sandpaper to roughen the surface of Use provided sandpaper to roughen the surface of the build platform and clean up. the build platform and clean up. 1.
- Page 39 Problems Reason Black spot or black bar appears Stripy or grainy defects on the printed model The tension of the resin tank enough Problems with supports structu Edge warp defects on the printed model The model bottom is not presse tightly There are wavy lines on the XY plane Wrinkles on the resin tank film...
- Page 40 Solutions LCD panel may be over heated. Let it cool or follow on the screen the guidance to replace the LCD panel. film is not strong Return to the factory for repair. ures Follow the guidance to manually add the supports ed to the XY plane Check the first layer slice for any error Replace with a new resin tank and increase the...
- Page 41 Problems Reason Resin bottle not inserted into t The resin leaks from the right bottom of the printer The top vent hole of the resin been pierced Excessive printed part appears. Light Light-blocking tape is damaged leaks outside the screen display area Printed model has ripples or wavy Shaky Z axis lines on the side face...
- Page 42 Solutions Clean up the residual resin according to the the right place guidance and replace with a new resin bottle, make sure the bottle is inserted all the way in Pierce either top hole of the resin bottle with the bottle has not provided awl Replace with new tape, cut and cover any exposed...
- Page 43 Problems Reason The build platform could not descend after it rises to the highest, with Z-axis limit switch is dysfuncti abnormal sound during the starting or finishing process of printing. Automatic pumping failed. Light-blocking tape is damage Abnormal display appear on the front There is poor contact in the c light of the printer board cable or program error...
- Page 44 Solutions Check if the micro switch cable is broken; tional. return to the factory for repair if it is well connected Replace with new tape, cut and cover any exposed area circuit Reinsert the cable and restart Replace with a new circuit board according to the guidance Remove the rear fan filter cover and check if e bolt is over...
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Page 45: Rohs Authentication
ROHS AUTHENTICATION Hazardous Substance Cr(VI) (PBDE) Mainboard Motor Column Power Fans Cooling Board Resin Tank Board Board... -
Page 46: Appendix
Software Built-in advanced model repair Advanced Features Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes. - Page 47 Software Built-in advanced model repair Advanced Features Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes.
- Page 48 Multi-printer management Advanced Features Built-in advanced model repair Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes.
- Page 49 Software Built-in advanced model repair Advanced Features Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes.
- Page 50 Software Advanced Features Built-in advanced model repair Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes.
- Page 51 Software Built-in advanced model repair Advanced Features Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet *Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes.
- Page 52 Software Built-in advanced model repair Advanced Features Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet * Equipped with two LCD modules, outputting the same slices. * * Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes...
- Page 53 Advanced Features Built-in advanced model repair Ultra large file support (1GB+) Compatible Format STL, OBJ, AMF, 3MF, UNIZ Mobile Apps Compatible Systems iPhone, iPad, Android Phone and Tablet * Highest accuracy only achievable at integer multiples of smallest pixel sizes...