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  • Page 1 2015...

  • Page 3: Legal

    SOL, the SOL logo, Alpha 3D, the Alpha 3D logo, Ackuretta, and the Ackuretta logo are all trademarks of Ackuretta Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Products or company names mentioned herein besides Ackuretta-branded products are registered trademarks of their owners.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Legal....................i About Your Printer............... 1 1.1 Specifications....................1 1.2 Features......................2 1.3 Package contents ..................2 1.4 Safety instructions ..................3 Getting Started ................5 2.1 Unboxing your printer................5 2.2 What you need................... 6 2.3 Connecting your printer to a network ..........8 2.4 User interface....................
  • Page 6 3.5 Attaching the build platform ..............19 Printing..................21 4.1 Starting the print process ..............21 4.1.1 Printing via a USB device .............21 4.1.2 Printing via the web console ..........22 4.2 The print process..................24 Configuring your printer ............27 5.1 Updating settings..................28 5.2 System settings ..................30 5.2.1 Network settings..............32...

  • Page 7: About Your Printer

    100+ precalibrated materials, SOL offers a simpler learning curve for beginners while providing the same level of accuracy and consistency that professionals are looking for. SOL is a networked device and must be connected to the inter- net for operation. Specifications...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features • 49-micron pixel size for super smooth finish • High-speed printing up to 4.5 cm/hr • Anti-drip LCD protection • Automated cloud-based updates • Replace most parts in under 15 minutes • 100+ Validated Materials • Minimal learning curve •...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    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. To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) You must use personal protective equipment...
  • Page 10 Always disconnect power to the printer and unplug before performing any service or mainte- nance. Do not operate without proper electrical ground. To prevent the risk of severe or fatal electrical shock, special precautions must be taken. Equipment should be plugged into an approved Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) receptacle.

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Getting Started Unboxing your printer Step 1 Open the printer box. The top of your printer is visi- ble with handles on both sides. There are three smaller accessory boxes packed behind the printer. Step 2 Remove the accessory boxes from the main box. Step 3 Remove the contents of the four accessory boxes and put them in a safe place.

  • Page 12: What You Need

    1600 × 900 display resolution 1920 × 1080 display resolution • Resin – Your printer is tested with all Ackuretta CURO- resins, but is designed to have an open materials system so you can use any 385-405 nm resin. •...
  • Page 13 Scraper or knife – A sharp blade is useful for removing the part from the build platform. Dull scrapers can damage the build platform. • UV box – Ackuretta resins are all tested with the Ackuretta UV oven. Other resin suppliers usually recommend different UV boxes for curing. •...

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Printer To A Network

    • Polishing kit – Polishing the surface of your print to produce the desired finish. Make sure you have a safe and legal place and method for remov- ing unused resin. Connecting your printer to a network Connect your printer to a network so that you can get access to the web console and start the print process from an Internet browser.

  • Page 15: Home Screen

    You access the main functions and settings via the buttons on the left side of Home screen. You also have the option to operate your printer via a networked computer (i.e. web console). Please refer to * for more information. 2.4.1 Home Screen There are three buttons on the left side of the Home screen.

  • Page 16: Print Screen

    Table 2: Home Screen Buttons Button Description Clean Vat Use the Clean Vat function whenever the print fails so that you can easily remove pieces of prints that did not stick to the build platform during the print process. Settings All of the settings to configure, control, and customize your printer are accessible via the...

  • Page 17: Clean Vat Screen

    Table 3: Print Screen Tabs Description History A list of print files for com- pleted print jobs. The file directory of an attached USB device. You can select a print file on this tab and add it to the Queue Clean Vat Screen You can use the Clean Vat function to remove pieces of print that did not securely attach to the build platform during the print pro-...
  • Page 18 Connect to either a wired or wireless network. For instruc- tions on how to set up a net- work connection, see “Connecting to a network” on page 16. System View system information, change your printer’s name, and choose whether to share diagnostic information with Ackuretta.

  • Page 19: Web Interface

    Table 4: System Settings Settings Description Update Update the printer firmware and material settings. Please refer to ““Updating settings” on page 28. Language Select your preferred language for the user interface. Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics functions to determine the source of any printer issue.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Your Printer

    22° C (72° F). Resins become more viscous when they are too cold. If the envi- ronment is around 15° C (59° F), Ackuretta recommends increasing all curing times by 15%. Even colder temperatures may require increasing curing times further or may cause print failures.

  • Page 22: Uv-Filtered Lighting

    3.1.2 UV-filtered lighting The hood on the SOL 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. To protect the resin, set up the printer in a place where the lighting is controllable or covered by a UV filter.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Network

    Connecting to a network Connect your printer to a network so that you can get access to the web console and start the print process from an Internet browser. There are two options for connecting your printer to your network: A wired connection (i.e.

  • Page 24: Configuring A Static Ip Address

    3.3.2 Connecting to a wireless network Connect your printer to a Wi-Fi network so that you can get access to the web console and start prints via an Internet browser. To connect to a wireless network: Step 1 Press the System button on the Home screen, select Network.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Vat

    Attaching the vat You must remove your vat whenever you change resins, replace the vat film, or need to clean the vat. To put the vat in place on the printer: Step 1 If the vat lock frame is down, press the two tabs to release it and lift it.

  • Page 26: Attaching The Build Platform

    Step 5 Close the bottle immediately and put it in a safe place for storage. Attaching the build platform The build platform is attached to the printer during shipping but you must remove the build platform whenever you remove the vat. To put the build platform back in place on the printer: Step 1 Turn the knob on the build platform counterclock-...

  • Page 27: Printing

    Printing 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 con- sole” on page 22. Step 1 Make sure the vat is attached to the printer and has Note: You must...

  • Page 28: Printing Via The Web Console

    Step 6 Press Add to Queue to add the selected file to the print queue. Step 7 Select the Queue tab and select the file you just added. Step 8 Review and confirm your print details (i.e. the file name, the resin profile, the volume of resin, and the number of layers).
  • Page 29 To start a print job via an Internet browser: Step 1 Open an Internet browser on a computer that is con- nected to the same network as your printer. Step 2 Key the printer IP address into the address bar. Step outcome: The browser shows the web console for your printer.

  • Page 30: The Print Process

    Step 9 Confirm your print details, and press Print to start your print process. Step outcome: A dialog box appears. More info: If you are using an resin profile from Alpha 3D or Omega 3D, the software automatically sets your resin profile More info: If your resin profile is incorrect, press the Material button to change the resin settings.
  • Page 31 for if you forget to attach the build platform or make a mistake with your printing setup. • When the print process starts and the first layer of resin is cured, the Cancel button changes to show a Pause button. You can press Pause to temporarily stop the printer so that you can add more resin or see if the print has failed.

  • Page 33: Configuring Your Printer

    Configuring your printer The Settings screen shows system-wide settings and information. All the same functionality exists in the web console. To get access to the Printer Settings screen, go to Settings > Printer. Table 1: Printer Settings Setting Description Firmware version The currently installed version of the printer firmware.

  • Page 34: Updating Settings

    Table 1: Printer Settings Setting Description Machine ID The unique ID for this printer. This is not the same as the serial number, which is on a label affixed to the back side of the printer. Storage Used Your printer has 16 GB of on- board storage.
  • Page 35 The Update Settings screen shows the current version of the printer firmware and gives you the option to update the firmware and material settings. Table 2: Update Settings Setting Description Firmware Version The printer firmware version that is currently installed. Update Firmware From USB Load a version of printer firm- Device...

  • Page 36: System Settings

    Connect to either a wired or wireless network. For instruc- tions on how to set up a net- work connection, see “Connecting to a network” on page 34. System View system information, change your printer’s name, and choose whether to share diagnostic information with Ackuretta.
  • Page 37 Table 3: System Settings Settings Description Update Configure your printer system settings or update your printer firmware and material set- tings. For more information, see “Configuring your printer” on page 31. Language Choose you preferred lan- guage. Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics functions to determine the source of any printer issue.

  • Page 38: Network Settings

    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 net- work” on page 16. The following options are available for both wired and wireless networks.

  • Page 39: System Settings & Information

    (WAN) 5.2.2 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 Ackuretta.
  • Page 40 To get access to the System screen, go to Settings > System.

  • Page 41: System Information

    5.2.2.1 System information Press the System information button to view the following details about your printer.: Table 5: System Information Firmware Version The currently installed version of the printer firmware. CPU ID Printer ID The unique ID for this printer. This is not the same as the serial number, which is on a label affixed to the back side...

  • Page 42: Share Diagnostics

    5.2.2.3 Share Diagnostics You have the option to share diagnostic information with Ack- uretta. If you consent to sharing this technical data, we may use it to make further developments and improvements. Please note that if you submit a request for support, you must provide the log file available via Settings >...

  • Page 43: Diagnostics

    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. 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.

  • Page 44: Fan

    To download the log file from your printer, go to Settings > System > Log, and press the ? button. You must have a USB device con- nected if you access this screen via the printer. 5.2.5.2 Fan The Fans screen shows whether the three cooling fans in your printer operate as expected.

  • Page 45: Z-Axis

    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 tak- ing the proper precautions. You must avoid expo- sure to direct or reflected ultraviolet rays, since they cause painful eye irritation and reddening of the skin.

  • Page 46: Touch Panel

    You can set it to show different patterns or either illuminate or darken the complete screen to determine whether the LCD panel in your printer is operating as expected. 5.2.5.5 Touch Panel Select from the options available on this screen to determine whether the touchscreen is operating as expected.

  • Page 47: Reset

    5.2.5.6 Reset Reset the printer to the factory settings that are configured for the Note: This process current version of the firmware. will delete any cus- tom settings you have applied to your printer.

  • Page 48: Advanced

    5.2.5.7 Advanced The advanced settings are password-protected and provided only for further diagnostics by an Ackuretta-approved technician.

  • Page 49: Maintaining Your Printer

    Maintaining your printer 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. The Clean Vat function cures a layer of resin at the bottom of the vat.
  • Page 50 To use the Clean Vat function: Step 1 Press the Clean button on the Home screen. Step 2 Click and drag the spinner to set a value for the length of curing time for the Clean Vat function. You can also use the up and down arrow buttons to set the time value in seconds.
  • Page 51 Step 6 Use a piece paper or card to lift a corner of the cured layer and peel the layer off the vat film. • If the paper is saturated with resin, dispose of it and get another piece so that the process is eas- ier and there is less chance of making a mess.

  • Page 52: Cleaning The Vat

    Cleaning the vat If you want to change resins or check the vat film for damage, it is best to completely clean the vat. Cleaning the vat takes approximately 15 minutes. Tip: We strongly recommend You will need: keeping a differ- ent vat for each •...
  • Page 53 Step 4 Pour the resin into the bottle using one of the grooves in a corner. • You can use a rubber spatula to push the resin down to preserve more resin. Never use metal tools on the vat film. Step 5 Put the vat down on the table.

  • Page 54: Updating Printer Firmware

    Updating printer firmware To update the printer firmware to the most recent version: Step 1 Go to the Settings page and press the Update but- ton. Step outcome: Your printer asks you to confirm that you want to update the firmware. Step 2 Press the Yes button to open the Update screen.
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