zortrax M300 Dual User Manual

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Page 1 3D Printer User Guide M300 Dual...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Intended Use of Zortrax Printers General Safety Information Warning and Safety Labels on Zortrax Devices Learn More About the Zortrax M Series Plus How does the Zortrax 3D printer work? What’s in the Box Main Components Zortrax 3D Printing Technology Glossary...
Page 3: Introduction
Due to the size and specificity of Zortrax devices, the equipment is not intended for use by children under the age of 14 and people with reduced manual, motor and psychomotor skills.
Page 4: General Safety Information
©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 6: Warning And Safety Labels On Zortrax Devices
Risk of Burns There is a high risk of burns while operating Zortrax printers as the extruder’ s temperature may reach up to 310° C [590° F]. Do not touch the extruder with bare hands. Be extremely careful during maintenance and repair work of heated units.
Page 7: Learn More About The Zortrax M Series Plus
Safe Storage and Transport Guidance Zortrax devices must be stored between 0 and 35° C [32 - 95° F]. The storage space should be free of moisture and other extreme conditions. Transport Instructions When stacking several devices on a pallet, follow the instructions provided on the packaging. One device may weigh more than 50 kg [110 lb].
Page 8: How Does The Zortrax 3D Printer Work
The Zortrax M300 Dual 3D printer can be used in many industries while designing and prototyping, for instance, automotive parts, mechanical elements, conceptual models, everyday objects as well as decorative elements.
Page 9: What's In The Box
What’s in the Box ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 10: Main Components
Main Components 1. Front view ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 11 2. Back view 3. Left-side view ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 12: Zortrax 3D Printing Technology Glossary
(single extrusion) or using both the model and the support material (dual ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 13 The M300 Dual is equipped with two material guides, both of which have to be attached to the extruder and to the corresponding material endstop placed at the back of the printer.
Page 14 Next to the switch, there is a power outlet where you plug the power cable in. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 15 There are two types of spool holders in the M300 Dual: one which secures the model material spool and one which secures the support material spool STARTER KIT several pieces of equipment that are put together in on set.
Page 17 The last step is to transfer the file to the printer’s storage using Wi-Fi, Ethernet cable, or a USB flash drive. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 18: First Use Preparations
*Due to the printer’s weight, Zortrax M300 Dual should be taken out of the box or moved by two people. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following...
Page 19 3. Place the printer on a flat and stable surface. 4. Remove the foil. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 20 5. Remove the shipping clips and the belts securing the foams with accessories. 6. Remove the foams with accessories. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 21 8. Plug the heatbed cable into the platform and into the adapter placed in the Z-axis cover. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 22 10. Attach the extruder cable clamps at the back of the printer. Place the extruder cable in the clamps. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 23 12. Install the side covers. For more details, see the manual: https://support.zortrax.com/side-covers- installation/. Next, plug in the power cable. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 24 14. Place the spools on the holders. The spools should rotate anti-clockwise. Feed the materials into the extruder through the material endstops and the material guides. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 25 16. Load the material using options from the Materials menu. Next, carry out the Nozzle alignment calibration. Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 26: Connecting The Printer To A Network
Connecting the printer to a network The M300 Dual can be connected to a local network in two ways: via Wi-Fi or an Ethernet cable. Both methods allow you to manage the printer directly from Z-SUITE and make it possible to remotely transfer .zcodex files from your computer to the printer.
Page 27 You can control the Ethernet connection settings in the main menu; select Settings and Ethernet. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 28 You can also add a printer manually by typing its IP address. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 29 In the 3D Printer Files tab, you can preview all .zcodex files that are stored on the printer’s USB flash drive. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 30: Firmware Update
USB flash drive and plug it into the port at the front of the device. To start the installation, select Refresh. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 31: Navigating Through The Menu
Run lower fan / Run upper fan - these options allow you to check the extruder fans for proper operation. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 32 Here you can select a model for printing. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 33: Material Loading
Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 35: Platform Calibration
Additionally, the display will show the calibration results. Select Done to finish the calibration. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 36 *Follow this step only when you have trouble with default calibration values. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 37: Nozzle Alignment Calibration
You need to carry out the platform leveling before commencing the nozzle alignment calibration. 1. From the main menu select Tools and Nozzle Alignment. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 38 2. At this point the printer will start to heat up the hotends, and then print two trial models. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 39 (the lines where the support material covers the model material most precisely). Select Done to finish the calibration. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 40: Z-Suite Installation
The following instructions show the correct procedure of removing the print from the platform. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 41 WARNING! WAIT 30 MINUTES UNTIL THE PLATFORM AND THE PRINT COOL DOWN. 2. Open the front cover. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 42 3. Unplug the heatbed cable from the platform. 4. Remove the platform from the printer. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 43 WARNING! REMOVE THE PRINT VERY CAREFULLY. WEAR SAFETY GLOVES. 6. Put the platform back in the printer. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 44 7. Plug in the heatbed cable. 8. Close the front cover and plug in the power cable. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 45: Available Materials
The printer is delivered with a full set of tools needed to carry out maintenance and service work. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 46 Lack of proper care of the machine can cause inevident damage or improper operation of the drive units ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 47 Lack of proper care of the machine can cause inevident damage or improper operation of the drive units ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 48 Lack of proper care of the machine can cause inevident damage or improper operation of the drive units ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 49 X/Y axes and working the motors pulleys are hours tightened ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 50 Lack of proper care of the machine can cause inevident damage or improper operation of the drive units ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 51: Support And Troubleshooting
In order to ensure safety of every 3D printer’s user, the Manufacturer provides various support while identifying and solving technical problems independently. In case of difficulties with operating a Zortrax 3D printer, at first you should seek guidance in this User Guide, check the manuals available at: http://support.zortrax.com/, or consult our technical specialists through the Support Form available at: http://support.zortrax.
Page 52 2) check if the fan is properly connected to the extruder PCB 3) bottom fan replacement ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 53 -Check if the extruder cable is properly connected -Heater&thermocouple replacement -Extruder cable replacement -Extruder PCB replacement ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 54 -Heatbed cable replacement -Heatbed cable adapter replacement ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 55 PCB and installed in the fan shroud ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 56 More manuals and tips & tricks articles are available at our Support Center. www.zortrax.com ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 57: Specification
Support Dissolvable - printed with a different material than the model ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 58 [68 - 86° F] Storage temperature 0 - 35° C [32 - 95° F] ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 59 Each delivered printer may have worked up to 90 hours during the quality control test prints ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.
Page 60: Recycling
In case of questions and problems, contact the Manufacturer through the support form: http://support.zortrax.com/support-form/. ©2019, Zortrax S.A. All rights reserved. All trade names, logos and trademarks mentioned in the following document are registered trademarks of Zortrax and are subject to legal protection.

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