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Planmeca Creo C5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Planmeca Creo ™ user's manual 30018643...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    10.2 Calibrating build platform........................20 10.3 Attaching resin cartridges....................... 22 10.4 Replacing Teflon film........................23 Printing..............................26 11.1 Starting Planmeca Creo C5 studio software...................26 11.2 Printing new projects........................27 11.3 Printing previously printed projects....................39 After printing............................. 40 12.1 Removing build platform from printer..................... 40 12.2 Removing prints from build platform and post-processing.............
  • Page 4 14.1.3 Print is misshapen or incorrect................... 49 14.2 Troubleshooting tasks........................49 14.2.1 Clearing printer of cured resin.................... 49 14.2.2 Clearing printer of misplaced resin layer................50 14.3 Slice-by-slice view in Creo C5 Studio.....................50 14.4 Radio and television interference....................51 14.5 Serial number capture........................51 Technical specifications..........................52 Disposal of device.............................53...
  • Page 5 Table of contents User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 6 IEC 60364 - equipment is used according to the operating instructions. Planmeca pursues a policy of continual product development. Although every effort is made to produce up-to-date product documentation this publication should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications. We reserve the right to make changes without prior notice.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1 Introduction This manual describes how to use the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer. 1.1 Indications for use The Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer has been designed specifically to print parts for the dental industry. It is designed to be used within a dental clinic by users that have completed the appropriate training course.

  • Page 8: Associated Documentation

    This device is delivered with the following manuals: • Planmeca Creo C5 user's manual Describes the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer and its different parts as well as instructs how to operate and clean the printer. • Planmeca Creo C5 installation quick guide Describes how to install the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer.

  • Page 9: Training

    3 Training 3 Training Only fully-trained operators should operate the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer. The printer is designed to be used within a dental clinic by users that have completed the appropriate training course. A hands-on user's training is given in connection with the installation of this device.

  • Page 10: Registering Your Product

    • read the QR code on the package box with a QR code reader to enter the registration website • navigate to the registration website http://www.planmeca.com/register/ your Internet browser. Follow the instructions on the website. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 11: Preventive Maintenance

    Keep all parts that are in contact with resin clean and free from uncured material. On a monthly basis, check the cleanliness of the printer's LCD panel and filter. When necessary, clean the parts with pressurized air or replace them. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 12: Symbols On Product Labels

    2. Serial number Manufacturer (Standard ISO 7000). Date of manufacture (Standard ISO 7000). European conformity Non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment according to Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE). Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 13: For Your Safety

    7 For your safety 7 For your safety Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer. CAUTION Do not use under the following conditions: •...
  • Page 14 Use the printer only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed / CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 15: Caution For Servicing

    CAUTION For safety reasons, do not use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. Consult your Planmeca dealer for purchase options. CAUTION Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
  • Page 16 Planmeca dealer. • Do not keep using the printer if you break or drop it. In this case contact your Planmeca dealer for inspection. • When switching the printer off, please ensure the printer has five minutes cooling before disconnecting power.

  • Page 17: Resin Handling

    Have a suitable resin proof container ready to place the build platform before removal from the printer. 8.1 Precautions • Only use approved resins with the Planmeca Creo C5 Printer as listed in section "Approved resins" on page 12. • Always wear nitrile gloves, covered arms and legs, and eye protection.

  • Page 18: Approved Resins

    8 Resin handling 8.2 Approved resins NOTE Read the Planmeca “Instructions For Use” before using any of the listed resins. Only the following resins by Dreve are approved for use with the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer. • FotoDent guide •...

  • Page 19: Fotodent Setup

    Shake the resin cartridge well to ensure an even mix of pigment. Immediately clean up any spills using IPA (96%) or ethanol (96%). If left, the resin cures, making cleaning more difficult. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 20 8 Resin handling Only remove the basin from the Planmeca Creo 3D printer after the platform has been removed. Drips from the platform can damage the projector and the LCD screen causing permanent damage. If necessary, after removing the printed part from the platform, clean the platform of uncured resin using IPA (96%) or ethanol (96%).

  • Page 21: Main Parts

    9 Main parts 9 Main parts 1 Stand by 2 Touch screen control panel switch User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 22 9 Main parts 1 USB 2 On/Off 4 Power socket 5 Filter Interface switch Ethernet Interface 1 Build platform 2 Build platform 3 Resin cartridge 4 Basin 5 Basin frame release lever holders attachment knobs Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 23: Printer Accessories

    2 Basin 3 Build platform 4 Scraper 5 Ethernet cable 6 Power cord 7 Resin cartridges (10 pcs) 8 Creo C5 manuals USB flash 9 Creo C5 software USB flash drive drive 10 Creo C5 software licence USB flash drive...

  • Page 24: Build Platform

    The basin consists of the following components: 1 Frame 2 Teflon film with outer frame 3 Attachment screws (14 pcs) The slots on the corners of the basin on are intended for pouring out the excess resin. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 25: Resin Cartriges

    Handle the Teflon film with care for not to scratch or otherwise harm it. On how to replace the film see section "Replacing Teflon film" on page 23 . 9.1.3 Resin cartriges The Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer is delivered with a box of 10 individual resin cartridges for 3D printing. User's manual...

  • Page 26: Preparations Before Printing

    Ensure that the basin is securely fastened in place. A poorly secured basin may cause failed prints. 10.2 Calibrating build platform The Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer does not need any complicate calibration procedures. When taking first time into use and after some maintenance tasks (e.g.
  • Page 27 Note, you must touch continuously the Down button to move the build platform down. 8. Ensure that the build platform rests evenly towards the basin. If needed, press by hands the build platform against the basin. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 28: Attaching Resin Cartridges

    NOTE In Planmeca Creo C5 Studio, when you generate a print job disregard the “resin required” amount. This refers only to the total resin cured into the print itself, not to the amount required inside the basin for a successful print. The Creo C5 will inform the user if and when it needs more material.

  • Page 29: Replacing Teflon Film

    10.4 Replacing Teflon film The Teflon film needs to be replaced if leakeage is detected or visible scratches develop on the surface. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 30 10 Preparations before printing 1. Detach the attachment screws and lift off the current frame. 2. Place the new film frame onto the basin and place the screws on the screw holes. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 31 10 Preparations before printing 3. Start tightening the opposite and crosswise screws of the frame bit by bit. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 32: Printing

    11.1 Starting Planmeca Creo C5 studio software Planmeca Creo C5 Studio supports the Windows operating systems 7, 8 and Planmeca Creo C5 Studio is a software created specifically to be used with the Planmeca Creo C5 3D printer. 1. Open Planmeca Creo C5 Studio software by double-clicking the Planmeca Creo C5 icon on your desktop.

  • Page 33: Printing New Projects

    1. Start a new project by tapping this icon on the main screen on the upper right corner. By clicking the view buttons you can change the direction from which you are viewing the platform. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 34 11 Printing 2. Select the printer you want to use for the job. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 35 11 Printing 3. Select the suitable resin. 4. Click the Import button. If you are printing multiple files, import each file separately. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 36 11 Printing .stl file you want to import and then click Select. 5. On the list click on the 6. To arrange the models on the platform click the Nesting button. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 37 To adjust the distance between objects and borders use the drop-down menus or enter the desired value into the respective field. You can also set the value for minimum projection and height and for 2D nesting 7. Click this button to add support pins. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 38 You can select the type of support by clicking the buttons of different Profile support pin types and selecting the support pin profile from the menu. Support pins can be added manually or automatically and if needed manually adjusted and removed one by one. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 39 8. You can adjust the support pins by dragging from the arrows around the model. You can undo or redo any adjustments by clicking the Undo and Redo buttons on the left side of the screen. 9. To view detailed project data, click the Slicing button. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 40 11 Printing Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 41 For the software to find the files on the USB flash drive, the files must be not in its possible sub-folders. saved directly into the USB folder, 10. Click the Create button. 11. Confirm the changes by clicking Save. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 42 12. Use the slider to view the print layers. 13. Go to the printer. Pending tab and click the Next button 14. Select the job from the list on the at the lower right corner of the screen. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 43 15. A preview of the completed printout with estimated printing time, the amount of material required and the used material are displayed. Start printing by clicking the green arrow button at the lower right corner of the screen. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 44 11 Printing The estimated time left for printing is displayed. 16. Wait until the printing is successfully completed and clean and dry the build platform. 17. Continue to section "After printing" on page 40. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 45: Printing Previously Printed Projects

    All previously printed projects (also the unfinished ones) are saved under Completed tab and can be printed again by selecting them on the list. For detailed printing workflow refer to the instructions in section "Printing new projects" on page 27. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 46: After Printing

    Trying to remove the print working only from one corner can cause the print to break. 1. Place the platform long edge down on a flat surface covered with an absorbent cloth to catch any resin. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 47: Cleaning Build Platform

    1. Using IPA / ethanol (96 %) clean the build platform every time you finish printing. 2. Clean the platform with a steam cleaner. Otherwise rinse thoroughly in IPA / ethanol (96 %) bath. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 48: Removing, Emptying And Cleaning Basin

    CAUTION If the surface becomes damaged, printing liquids might get onto the LCD screen damaging it. 12.5 Cleaning outside surfaces of printer CAUTION Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 49 2. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the outside surfaces of the printer. 3. If the printer is not being used for a long period of time, disconnect the power plug from the AC outlet. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 50: Settings

    13 Settings 13 Settings To access the printer settings, touch the settings button. NOTE All the menus may not be visible. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 51 13 Settings User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 52 13 Settings About this printer In this menu the model, the printer's current software and harware versions and the serial number are displayed. Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...
  • Page 53 13 Settings Wired network In this menu you can view the settings of the currently wired network User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Thicken the support in Creo C5 Studio, and try the print again. 14.1.2 Print cannot be removed from build platform...

  • Page 55: Print Is Misshapen Or Incorrect

    For more information, see sections "Cleaning build platform" on page 41 and "Removing, emptying and cleaning basin" on page 42. 5. Replace the basin and build platform. 6. Restart the print job. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...

  • Page 56: Clearing Printer Of Misplaced Resin Layer

    To minimise the chance of print failures, check the print job carefully in Creo C5 Studio before you run it in the printer. Creo C5 Studio includes a slice-by-slice preview of the print job, showing each layer as a black-and-white image.

  • Page 57: Radio And Television Interference

    If the first image in this preview is black, it means the print model is not correctly flush with the build platform, and will not connect correctly during the initial printing process. Move the print model down in Creo C5 Studio so it contacts the build platform / printing area.

  • Page 58: Technical Specifications

    Height, lid open Minimum required clearances Front: 50 cm (19.7 in.) Sides: 50 cm (19.7 in.) Rear: 50 cm (19.7 in.) Top: 50 cm (19.7 in.) Operating temperature 15 - 25 °C (59 - 77 °F) Planmeca Creo C5 User's manual...

  • Page 59: Disposal Of Device

    The approved printing resins in their fully cured form are not environmentally harmful and may be disposed with regular plastic waste. Residual waste material in its liquid state should be delivered to a collection point for waste material. User's manual Planmeca Creo C5...
  • Page 62 Planmeca Oy | Asentajankatu 6 | 00880 Helsinki | Finland tel. +358 20 7795 500 | fax +358 20 7795 555 | sales@planmeca.com | www.planmeca.com...

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