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Page 1 SCAN FOR INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS P4ooo Printer operation and maintenance manual...
Page 2 Operation and maintenance manual (translation of the original version) P4000 Printer Version: 1.0 Copyright 2022 Zirkonzahn srl ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 3 ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Functional description of the P4000 Printer ........
Page 5 How to remove cured resin from the LCD ........45 ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 6 The P4000 Printer is hanging during booting ....... . .
Page 7 Technical data of the P4000 Printer ........
Page 8 ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 9: Operation And Maintenance Manual
This operation and maintenance manual is an integral part of the P4000 Printer and L300 Post-Curing Lamp and must be kept in a place known to the operator, easily and immediately accessible at all times. The P4000 Printer and the L300 Post-Curing Lamp may only be operated by fully trained people.
Page 10: Service
The P4000 printer complies with the applicable legal regulations, safety regulations and health requirements: EG-Referenz Harmonisierte Normen Riferimenti CE Norme armonizzate EC References Harmonised standards Références CE Normes harmonisées Referencias CE Normas armonizadas For low voltage: 2014/35/EU IEC 62368-1:2014 EMC: EN 55032:2015+A11:2020, For EMC –...
Page 11: Symbols Used In This Manual
Wear suitable protective gloves and during transport and installation) also safety shoes when setting-up and transporting. Aggressive cleaning agents and Wear suitable chemical resistant working materials (resins): danger gloves. of skin irritation ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 12: Other Symbols
General warnings that can lead to injuries if disregarded. This symbol refers to particularly important text passages in the operation and maintenance manual. This symbol indicates the necessity to document work processes. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 13: P4000 Printer
P4000 PRINTER ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
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Page 15: General
Printer Resin Waterbased Beige resin. Functional description of the P4000 Printer The P4000 Printer works with LCD technology and gives the user the option to pre-heat the printing chamber. The machine's wide printing volume permits the simultaneous printing...
Page 16: Device Id Plate
CHAPTER GENERAL Device ID plate The device ID plate of the P4000 Printer is attached on the rear side of the machine. Via An der Ahr 7 39030 Gais – Südtirol/Italy Tel: +39 0474 066 660 – Fax: +39 0474 066 661 www.zirkonzahn.com –...
Page 17: Usage
INTENDED USE the manufacture of non-dental objects. The P4000 Printer is designed for processing resins with a wave length of 405 nm. parameters intended for use with the 3D resins by Zirkonzahn (for example, the Printer Resin Waterbased Beige resin). If resins from other manufacturers are used, the user has to set parameters for each processing step according to the resin used.
Page 18: Not Intended Use
The distributor declines any responsibility for this. Please pay particular attention to the following unintended and unauthorised uses: - The P4000 Printer is not designed for operation in an explosive atmosphere and must not be used in explosion-endangered areas.
Page 19: Safety And Residual Risks
(for Zirkonzahn's resins disposal, separate instructions are available and can be requested at Zirkonzahn). - Wear the necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). - Stop using UV resin in case of skin allergies. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 20: Possible Sources Of Danger
Make sure that the installation surface can installation surface bear the weigth of the printer. Possible sparking when used improperly The P4000 Printer must not be used unwatched. extinguisher is kept ready in the vicinity ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 21: Installation Site
Work and danger areas must be easily visible and lighted (at least 500 lux). The P4000 Printer should be set up in such a way that the main plug is easily reached during operation and can be easily unplugged and checked in case of emergency.
Page 22 ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 23: Unboxing
Remove the 2 upper screws Remove the bag and the Remove the lower box and and the 4 lateral screws from plastic foil from the printer. open the printer. the building plate. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 24 IMPORTANT: Preserve the packaging in case of return or for any future The printer is ready for maintenance carried out at the Install the building plate. calibration. Zirkonzahn headquarters. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 25: Components
Power cable Plastic funnel Scrapers and 80-grit sandpaper Allen wrench USB with Zirkonzahn dongle WiFi adapter Handle and screws Zirkonzahn.Slicer software and test ﬁ le for printing Milled model ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 26: Cleaning Kit P4000
Make sure to understand how each tool is used before proceeding with the next step. Preserve the packaging in case of return or for any future maintenance carried out at Zirkonzahn headquarters. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 27: P4000 Printer
03. Resin vat 04. LCD screen 05. Touch panel 06. Heater 07. Z-axis 08. Power switch / Power socket 09. Network port 10. USB port 11. Zirkonzahn OS SD Card ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 28: Other Items Part Of The System
UV LED lamp (365 nm, 385 nm, 405 nm) with turntable for uniform curing of the model. Printer Resin Waterbased Beige (recommended) The system works ideally in combination with the Printer Resin Waterbased Beige, a particularly ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 29: Installation
- Wear safety shoes and safety gloves when transporting and setting up the device. - The P4000 Printer is supplied in a cardboard box. Do not put any other object on top of the cardboard box! - ATTENTION! Caution when unpacking and setting up the P4000 Printer: risk of injury.
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Page 31: Operation
CONNECTION METHODS USB Connection panel on the P4000 Printer. Format the USB drive (FAT32) if the printer does not recognise it, following the instructions under the paragraph "Maintenance and Troubleshooting". ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 32: Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Connection Ethernet (LAN) connections transmit data through a cable. They are generally faster and more stable than WiFi connections. Follow the steps below to connect the P4000 Printer via LAN connection. Connect the ethernet cable to the router and to the Turn on the P4000 Printer.
Page 33: Wifi Connection
OPERATION WiFi Connection Use the WiFi adapter supplied in the toolbox to connect the P4000 Printer to your WiFi. You can connect any of your devices (including laptop or smartphone) to the P4000 Printer through the same WiFi. Follow the steps below to connect the P4000 Printer via WiFi.
Page 34: First Start-Up
Lay an A4-size sheet of paper on the LCD. This piece Make sure to remove any objects from the printer. of paper will be used for levelling the building plate. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 35 Tighten the 4 lateral screws alternatevely, while the plate sides tightly to make sure that it perfectly pressing the building plate down with the lies against the paper sheet. other hand. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 36: Normal Use
Zirkonzahn's Support immediately (Tel: +39 0474 066 630; e-mail: support@zirkonzahn.com). If the defect might cause danger to persons, the P4000 Printer must not be used and must be secured against unauthorised use. Notify Zirkonzahn's Support also for troubleshooting (except for requested at Zirkonzahn).
Page 37: Procedure
19. Switch off the device properly. A proper shutdown will protect Zirkonzahn OS from system corruption. To switch off the device, press "Shut down" on the touch panel; then, select "Yes" and turn off the main switch. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 38 Once the resin vat has been ﬁ lled, close the printer chamber. After each printing process, remove any trace of resin from the building plate using the yellow plastic scraper included in the toolbox. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 39: Removing Printed Objects From The Building Plate
When removing the object from the building plate, do not hold the plate from the screws support to avoid pression on the screws and modifying the calibration. How to Use the Metal Scraper ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 40: How To Remove Printed Objects
When heating the building plate, make sure that the temperature does not exceed the resin’s TG temperature. Preventing Prints from being too Hard to Remove remove them from the plate, reduce the exposure time of the prints' bottom layer. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 41: Setting Optimal Temperature For 3D Printing
Press ON to turn on the heater. We recommend you to use the P4000 Printer adopting the following standards: 01. Ideally 75°F – 86°F or 24°C – 30°C. 02. Do not print if the temperature is below 65°F or 18°C.
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Page 43: Cleaning
When designing the device we assumed that all operators have a basic technical knowledge. Therefore, all cleaning works can be easily carried out without professional help. In case of uncertainties, contact Zirkonzahn Support Team. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 44: Cleaning Intervals
The following cleaning intervals must be observed in order to ensure the correct operation of the P4000 Printer (additional cleaning information is available upon request). Set a maintenance routine for the 3D printer, so that the device is used in good conditions. The printing chamber must be cleaned after each use.
Page 45: Cleaning The Exterior
ATTENTION: It is important that the LCD display is clean, otherwise the resin cannot be cured properly, causing poor Repeat these two steps till the cured resin has been results. removed completely. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 46: Cleaning The Resin Vat
After the resin vat is cleaned and dried, reinstall it onto scraper is ideal to clean the building plate and the printer. remove cured resin from the LCD and the nFEP ﬁ lm). ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 47 NOTE: It is recommended to always empty the resin vat to avoid printing problems. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 48 ATTENTION: Clean well the resin vat after printing: during the next printing process, when the spillage and damage to the LCD display. Wash the vat using water or alcohol depending on the resin used. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 49: Preserving Remaining Resin
Pour the resin into the bottle. new resins!). ATTENTION: Store the resin at room temperature (15 °C ~ 35 °C or 59 °F ~ 95 °F), in a dry environment with no direct sunlight. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 50: Cleaning The Z-Axis
10 mm. Use paper towels to dry-clean the Z-axis. Spray Press on 10 mm several times to lift the Z-axis. some sanitising alcohol if necessary. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 51: Lubricating The Z-Axis
... and then press the second icon. The axis and the panel ... building plate will move downwards. Lubricate the Z-axis while the plate moves ATTENTION: calibrate the printer before the next downwards (every 20-30 mm). print process! ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
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Page 53: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Only LCD and nFEP replacement can be carried out by the user without the supervision of Zirkonzahn (instructions are available upon request). electrician under the supervision of Zirkonzahn. Maintenance Manual, the P4000 Printer must be turned off. Prevent unauthorised operation and contact Zirkonzahn. Unplug from mains power when carrying out repair works! NFEP FILM REPLACEMENT Replacement can be carried out by the user without the supervision of Zirkonzahn.
Page 54: Roughening The Building Plate
ATTENTION: The plate surface must be roughened in order to avoid poor printing results: if the surface is too smooth, the printed model will not adhere to the building plate. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 55: Performing The Lcd Test / Checking The Led Panel
If the UV lighting (LED) is distributed evenly, the test black spots, circles or other shapes. is completed successfully. ATTENTION: printed objects will not be cured properly by the device. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 56: Check If The Lcd Blackens
LCD does not have to light up. the test is completed successfully. During the printing process the display always has to block out some UV light to disable the resin polimerisation. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 57: Check Lcd Grid
IMPORTANT: Grid lines should appear regular, without thinner or thicker parts. Distorted lines indicate that a problem has occurred in the LCD display. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 58: Printing The Test Model
Insert the USB ﬂ ash drive. Switch on the P4000 Printer. Select "Print". Then click on the USB symbol on the left. Choose ﬁ le "Printing_Test.zip"..and conﬁ rm. Finally, click on "YES". ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 59 Remove the model with the metal scraper. Immerse the model in the Ulttrasonic Cleaner for ... dry it completely with compressed air. 10 minutes. After that, take the model out and ... ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 60 If the model ﬁ ts, the printing Post-Curing Lamp. process was carried out succesfully. If not, please contact our Support Team (Tel.: +39 0474 066 630)! ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 61: Formatting The Usb Drive
CHAPTER MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING FORMATTING THE USB DRIVE To format your USB drive, you need to convert the format to FAT32; otherwise, the P4000 Printer before formatting. 01. Connect the USB drive to a Windows computer. 02. Right-click on "Computer", then on "Manage".
Page 62: Procedure In The Event Of Faults
- Check whether the curing time is set in the proper range. - Check whether there are resin reamains between the resin vat and the LCD. - Check whether there are any dead pixels. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 63: Return
In case of dismantling, follow safety procedures listed under "Safety and Residual Risks". The P4000 Printer contains different electronic and electrical components which must be disposed of in accordance with the legal regulations of the respective country. Under no circumstances the device must be disposed in the environment or in normal garbage.
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Page 65: Warranty
In order to make use of the warranty service, use exclusively Zirkonzahn's tools and spare parts. From the moment the new P4000 Printer is delivered, Zirkonzahn grants a warranty of 12 months The warranty for the LCD screen is limited to 3 months.
Page 66: The Warranty Does Not Cover
- Loss in sales. - Wear parts. - Consumables. TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS Zirkonzahn is not required to make any technical amendments or improvements related to subsequent design changes. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 67: Technical Data
- Printer Size (L x W x H) 29 x 33 x 47 cm - Printing Volume (L x W x H) 20 x 12.5 x 20 cm - Printer Weight 17.2 kg ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 68: Extraction Requirements
CHAPTER TECHNICAL DATA EXTRACTION REQUIREMENTS - No suction unit is necessary for using the P4000 Printer. However, it is recommended to install the device in an environment provided with adequate ventilation. ENVIRONMENT AND STORAGE CONDITIONS - Degree of contamination according to IEC 61010-1:2.
Page 69: L300 Post Curing Lamp
CHAPTER L300 POST CURING LAMP L300 POST CURING LAMP ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 70: Unboxing
L300 POST CURING LAMP UNBOXING Remove the packing foam Remove the adhesive strip. Remove the quick guide. from the box. Remove the plastic wrap. L300 Lamp is ready for use. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 71: Power Supply & Light Switch
Press the up and down keys to increase/decrease To enable custom mode, press “S” (to set seconds) time by 1 second or minute. Long-press the keys to and “M” (to set minutes). increase/decrease time quickly. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 72: Starting The Curing Process
Children must NOT play, clean or maintain the device without adult supervision. CLEANING THE DEVICE Use sanitising alcohol to clean the outside of the device. Do not use any oily or corrosive liquids to clean the device. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 73: Cleaning And Post-Curing The Model
Ultrasonic Cleaner, in order to isolate them and avoid contact with the water in the Remove the 3D model from the Ultrasonic Cleaner ... basket. Use only water at room temperature. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 74 ﬁ lters included in the Cleanig Kit and proceed with disposal according to national and local Make sure that the model is totally dry and cure it in regulations. the L300 Post-Curing Lamp for 10 minutes. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 75: Vaseline Application On Dies
Check the model base to make sure all dies have Insert the prepared die into the model. been placed correctly. Cure the model together with the dies for other 10 minutes in the L300 Post-Curing Lamp. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
Page 76: Technical Data Of The L300 Post-Curing Lamp
Xiangshan Dist., Hsinchu City 300, Taiwan (R.O.C.) is the manufacturer of the L300 Post-Curing is the distributor of the L300 Post-Curing Lamp and is referred throughout the operation and maintenance manual as Zirkonzahn. ZIRKONZAHN – P4000 PRINTER OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – VERSION: 20/09/2022...
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Page 80 H U M A N Z I R C O N I U M T E C H N O L O G Y Zirkonzahn Worldwide – Tel +39 0474 066 660 – info@zirkonzahn.com – www.zirkonzahn.com All information is subject to change. Errors and omissions excepted. Version: 20/09/2022...

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