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  • Page 1 VeriEKO Printer Price. Speed. Performance. No compromise. User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    VeriEKO User Manual Contents 1 About Your Printer Specifications ............4 1.2 Features .
  • Page 3 VeriEKO User Manual 5 Configuring your printer ........15 5.1 Updating Settings .

  • Page 4: About Your Printer

    VeriEKO User Manual 1 About Your Printer VeriEKO is a highly precise 3D printer designed to provide a premium ownership experience for every type of user. Equipped with auto-calibration and precalibrated materials, VeriEKO offers a simpler learning curve for beginners while providing the same level of accuracy and consistency that professionals are looking for.

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    VeriEKO User Manual 1.4 Safety Instructions Please note that this printer is to be used by trained personnel only. You must read this manual and all notices, warnings and safety instructions received with your printer before operating the printer to ensure your safety.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    VeriEKO User Manual 2 Getting started 2.1 Unboxing your printer Step 1 Open the printer box. The top of your printer is visible with handles on both sides. There are two accessory boxes packed behind the printer. Step 2 Remove the accessory boxes from the main box.

  • Page 7: Connecting Your Printer To A Network

    VeriEKO User Manual • Resin – Your printer is pre-calibrated and validated with all Whip Mix-approved resins. • Safety equipment – You should always wear chemical-resistant gloves when handling photopolymer resins. We also strongly recommends wearing a respirator or face mask when handling resins, and wearing UV-protective glasses when working with the internal components of the printer.

  • Page 8: User Interface

    VeriEKO User Manual 2.4 User interface When you turn on your printer, the machine takes a moment to load and then shows the Home screen. The Home screen shows icons that indicate Wi-Fi signal strength (if you are connected to a wireless network), the printer IP address, and whether there are any notifications.

  • Page 9: Print Screen

    VeriEKO User Manual 2.5 Print Screen Press the Print button to show the Queue, History, and USB tabs at the top of the screen. You load your print files from these tabs. Table 3: Print Screen Tabs Description Queue A list of print files for completed print jobs.

  • Page 10: Web Interface

    Keep your printer and your resins in a dry, temperature-controlled room around 22° C (72° F). 3.1.2 UV-Filtered Lighting The hood on the VeriEKO protects the resin from ambient lighting while it is closed. As you use the printer, the door will be opened many times, and the resin will be exposed to UV light.

  • Page 11: Ventilation

    VeriEKO User Manual 3.1.3 Ventilation Resins and cleaning alcohol evaporate over time. These substances can be corrosive to other equipment and may be harmful if inhaled over a long period of time. Keep your printer, resin, and storage space well ventilated at all times. Keep the hood closed whenever possible and limit any exposure to resins.

  • Page 12: Configuring A Static Ip Address

    VeriEKO User Manual 3.2.3 Configuring a static IP address Most network connections use a dynamic IP address and DNS servers. If your network security system requires that you set a Static IP address or DNS server, you must go to the Network Settings.

  • Page 13: Printing

    VeriEKO User Manual 4 Printing 4.1 Starting the print process 4.1.1 Printing via a USB device This section shows how to start the print process via a USB device. To print over a network connection, see “Printing via the web console”.

  • Page 14: The Print Process

    VeriEKO User Manual For more information about how to set up your printer so that you can access the web console, please refer to the appropriate section: • “Connecting to a wired network” • “Connecting to a wireless network” To start a print job via an Internet browser:...

  • Page 15: Configuring Your Printer

    VeriEKO User Manual • You can press Pause to temporarily stop the printer so that you can add more resin or see if the print has failed. When you press Pause, the printer cures the current layer before making any other options available.

  • Page 16: Updating Settings

    VeriEKO User Manual 5.1 Updating Settings You can check the version of the printer firmware and update your firmware via the Update Settings screen. Go to Settings > Update. Check for software update. 5.2 System Settings The Settings screen gives you access to system-wide settings and information. All the same functionality exists in the printer console.

  • Page 17: Network Settings

    VeriEKO User Manual Setting Description Language Choose your preferred language. Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics functions to determine the source of any printer issue. You must contact your support agent for more information about printer diagnostics. 5.2.1 Network Settings Connect to either a wired or wireless network. For instructions on how to set up a network connection, see “Connecting to a network”.

  • Page 18: System Settings & Information

    The System screen gives you access to system information, and allows you to set a name for your printer and control whether you share diagnostic information with Whip Mix. To get access to the System screen, go to Settings > System.

  • Page 19: System Information

    Select Printer Name to give your printer any name for your own reference. 5.2.2.3 Share Diagnostics You have the option to share diagnostic information with Whip Mix. If you consent to sharing this technical data, we may use it to make further developments and improvements.

  • Page 20: Language

    VeriEKO User Manual 5.2.4 Language Set the preferred language for the user interface on your printer. 5.2.5 Diagnostics The diagnostic tools are designed to help you resolve common printer issues. You can get access to these tools via Settings > System > Diagnostics.

  • Page 21: Logs

    VeriEKO User Manual 5.2.5.1 Logs The log file contains a list of all the printer processes but these process can be defined as with User, System, or Print processes. You must submit this file whenever you submit a request for support.

  • Page 22: Z-Axis

    VeriEKO User Manual 5.2.5.3 Z-Axis The Z-Axis screen contains buttons and a slider that allow you to control the vertical motion of the build platform/guideway arm. 5.2.5.4 LCD CAUTION: Ultraviolet light is dangerous if used without taking the proper precautions. You must avoid exposure to direct or reflected ultraviolet rays, since they cause painful eye irritation and reddening of the skin.

  • Page 23: Touch Panel

    Reset the printer to the factory settings that are configured for the current version of the firmware. Note: This process will delete any custom settings you have applied to your printer. 5.2.5.7 Advanced The advanced settings are password-protected and provided only for further diagnostics by an Whip Mix-approved technician.

  • Page 24: Maintaining Your Printer

    VeriEKO User Manual 6 Maintaining your printer 6.1 Using the Clean Vat function When a print fails, you can use the Clean Vat function to remove pieces of print that did not securely attach to the build platform during the print process.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Vat

    VeriEKO User Manual Step 5 Push the resin away from one side of the vat so that a corner of the vat film is visible. Step 6 Use a piece paper or card to lift a corner of the cured layer and peel the layer off the vat film.
  • Page 26 VeriEKO User Manual • A silicon or rubber spatula (optional); • Tissues; • A bin and clear plastic bag; • Air compressor or blower (optional); and • Personal protective equipment (PPE), i.e. chemical resistant gloves. Note: We strongly recommend that you wear a respirator if you are working with 3D printing materials for an extended period of time.

  • Page 27: Updating Printer Firmware

    VeriEKO User Manual 6.3 Updating Printer Firmware To update the printer firmware to the most recent version: Step 1 Go to the Settings page and press the Update button. Step outcome: Your printer asks you to confirm that you want to update the firmware.
  • Page 28 Distributed by: Whip Mix Corporation 361 Farmington Avenue Louisville, KY USA 40209 whipmix.com For technical support, please contact us via productsupport@whipmix.com or phone number 800-626-5651, extension 1437 For additional material and user information go to https://www.whipmix.com/verieko PIR 21-0002-VUMP-Rev A...

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