Add Powder - 3D Systems ZPrinter 350 User Manual

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ZPrinter 350 / ZPrinter

5.5 Add Powder

ZPrint evaluates the geometry of the part to determine if there is enough powder in the Feeder to complete
the build. If there is not enough powder, ZPrint displays
Important: Do not add powder to the Feeder unless you are prompted to in the ZPrint
Printer Status dialog.
To add powder, follow the steps below.
1. Before adding any powder, be sure you have
• Vacuumed all powder out of the Build Bed, and from the Deck, Fast Axis, etc.
• Finished depowdering any parts in the Fine Powder Removal Chamber.
• Vacuumed up any other powder needing cleanup.
Refer to the steps in Section 3.1, Vacuum Excess Powder and Section 2.10, Depowder the Part.
2. Before unsealing the powder canister, turn it upside down and shake to loosen the powder inside.
3. Check the expiration date on the canister.
4. Open the printer top cover and place the powder canister in the Build Chamber.
5. Remove the gray sealing cap from the top of the canister.
6. Insert the vacuum hose into the hose fitting located on top of the canister.
7. Select on the LCD menu. The vacuum starts, pulling powder out of the canister and into the
VACUUM
Feeder.
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ADD POWDER in the Printer Status dialog.
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