Try This First - 3D Systems ZPrinter 350 User Manual

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ZPrinter 350 / ZPrinter

7.1 Try This First

Before calling for service, follow these steps:
1. Clean the machine thoroughly!
This includes all parts of the deck, service station, axis rails, pulley teeth, and pogo pins. Remove any
debris build up at the ends of travel, on the axis rail and even on the axis rail supports.
• Section 3.1, 'Vacuum Excess Powder'
• Section 3.2, 'Empty The Debris Separator'
• Section 3.3, 'Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage'
• Section 3.4, 'Clean The Service Station'
Finally, you should remove the printhead and clean the pogo pins. If the printhead is old, dirty, or has
reported an error through ZPrint, replace the printhead with a new one.
• Section 5.3, 'Change Print Head'
2. Perform any needed maintenance.
Check the Printer Status Dialog window in ZPrint for any maintenance that is due.
• Section 5.2, 'The Printer Status Dialog'
3. Inspect the printer.
Perform a quick inspection of the machine. During the inspection you should be looking for any signs
of leaks, loose screws or loose nuts. Loose screws or nuts should be tightened and leaks should be
reported to your local Service Provider immediately.
4. Check for motion problems
Turn the machine off and move the carriage and fast axis to the middle of the build bed. Wait 60 sec-
onds, then re-boot the machine. Watch for any obstructions or jumpy movements. If the movements
are jumpy in any axis, clean the rail as described in step 1 above and lubricate that axis.
• Section 6.2, 'Fast Axis Bearing Lubrication'
• Section 6.4, 'Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication'
5. Troubleshoot.
If none of these actions resolve the problem, you will need to troubleshoot what's happening.Use the
flowcharts and tables in the following sections to discover the problem and resolve it.
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