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SolFlex 250 ULTRA HD
Operating instructions
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  • Page 1 W2P Engineering SolFlex 250 ULTRA HD Operating instructions www.way2production.at © Copyright 2018 W2P Engineering GmbH / V1.3...
  • Page 2 The reproduction, editing, distribution and any kind of use outside the limits of copyright require the consent of the author. © Copyright 2022 W2P Engineering GmbH All information contained in this document has been prepared with the utmost care and to the best of our knowledge.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First steps _____________________________________________________________________________ 3 Introduction ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ 3 Safety instructions _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 About the SolFlex 250 Ultra HD _______________________________________________________________________________ 7 Unpacking instructions ________________________________________________________________________________________ 7 Scope of delivery ______________________________________________________________________________________________ 9 Installation environment ______________________________________________________________________________________ 10 2. Overview _____________________________________________________________________________ 12 Main components of the printer______________________________________________________________________________ 12...

  • Page 4: Unpacking Instructions

    Thank you for purchasing the W2P Engineering SolFlex 250 Ultra HD Desktop 3D Printer. Before you start using the 3D printer, please read the instruction manual carefully so that you are familiar with the functions. Please also keep this manual so that you can refer to it in the future.

  • Page 5: W2P Home Screen

    OFTWARE Preparation of the print file  3D-scanned or computer-generated CAD files (usually in STL format) must be prepared for printing using CAM/slicing software. Important preparation steps are the correct placement of objects, adding support structures and creating the job file. PRINTING PROCESS Printer startup ...
  • Page 6 It is strongly recommended to read the instructions in this manual carefully before using the 3D printer to ensure long and smooth operation. Warnings on the device and in the operating instructions protect you from dangerous situations. The following symbols are used to draw your attention to important information. Important: provides additional information that should not be overlooked.
  • Page 7 The equipment described in this manual is intended for professional use in laboratories,  commercial and light industrial environments. If you have any questions regarding the intended use of the equipment, please contact the trained service personnel at support@way2production.at. Do not open the housing of the 3D printer. With the exception of the build platform and ...
  • Page 8 SolFlex 3D printer. Due to its extremely high precision, the SolFlex 250 Ultra HD printer is mainly used in the medical field (dental and otoplastic medical devices), jewelry manufacturing and industrial applications.
  • Page 9 1 Open the printer carton. 2 Point the cardboard flaps upwards. 3 Pull off the top of the over-carton. 4 Unfold the inner box. 5 Now remove the upper foam support. 6 Then remove the printer completely from the packaging. To do this, lift it by the recessed grips on the underside (red marking).
  • Page 10 3D printer Building platform PowerVat with lid Power supply unit (incl. 2.5 m power cable) W2P USB stick (incl. operating manual) RJ45 cable (3 m)
  • Page 11 Contact your dealer immediately if any parts are missing, supplied defective or the unit does not function properly. It is recommended to keep the original packaging. Caution: Please transport the device only in its original packaging. Always lift the printer by the recessed grips on the lower edges of the housing.
  • Page 12 Leave a minimum clearance of 100mm (A, B) around the air outlet, which is located both at  the rear and at the side. Also, keep a distance of more than 200mm above the unit (C). To prevent blocking, make sure that there are no objects on the 3D printer and no ...
  • Page 13 Front view left Designation Description 7" Touch Screen The touch screen enables easy operation of the printer. Power button The 3D printer can be switched on and off via the power button. The cover protects the build volume from dust and radiation. During the PMMA cover printing process, the cover moves up and down.
  • Page 14 Front view (removable parts) Rear view Designation Description The PMMA cover plate protects the installation space and can be removed Cover plate for changing, removing or filling the tank. The build platform contains the printed parts after printing. The build Building platform platform can be removed from the printer.
  • Page 15 ® projector enables high resolution on a large exposure area. The SolFlex 250 Ultra HD 3D printers are equipped with a system that moves the light source, providing full precision even for larger objects. 1. Connect the power cable of the power supply to the 3D printer and plug the Schuko plug into a power outlet.
  • Page 16 Turn on the SolFlex 3D printer by pressing the Power button and wait for the W2P Home Screen to appear on the display. The graphical user interface contains five submenu items, which are described below. SETTINGS ......The SETTINGS submenu provides access to advanced settings of your SolFlex printer, such as setting up the light engine parameters, changing the beamer position, etc.
  • Page 17 Important: Please note that changes in the SETTINGS may lead to misprints or poor printing results. Therefore, please contact the W2P team before making such changes. Please make sure that you only use clean hands or clean gloves to operate the touch screen. Caution: Follow the instructions that appear on the display carefully to ensure a safe printing process and prevent damage to the printer.
  • Page 18 Make sure that the network cable is connected to the Ethernet port (12). Select SETTINGS on the W2P Home Screen and then select the NETWORK menu item. You can connect the SolFlex printer to the network either via DHCP or by entering an IPv4 address.
  • Page 19 Configuration via DHCP If you are using a DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol) server to connect the SolFlex printer to the network, select DHCP and press DONE to confirm. Configuration via IPv4 address To connect your SolFlex printer to an IPv4 address, deselect DHCP and enter a static IP address by clicking IP Address.
  • Page 20 In order to print STL models, they must be prepared for printing using CAM software. After support structures have been applied, the 3D model is prepared for printing by breaking it down into the layers to be printed. Using CAM software, the print files (the "Job File") can be exported either as a .zip folder (containing *.png or *.svg files) or as a .slc file and processed by the printer.
  • Page 21 1. Move the Z-axis to the bottom position using the JOG MODE by selecting the Move to Bottom function. 2. Remove the cover plate (4). 3. Place the material vat (9) on the four vat mounting bolts provided for this purpose. 4.
  • Page 22 Caution: Before starting a print job, make sure that the material vat is in perfect condition. Never use a damaged media vat as it may cause material to enter the printer during the printing process and subsequently cause damage. If material has entered the interior of the printer, please contact the W2P service team.
  • Page 23 UV radiation: Before each printing process, make sure that the PMMA cover (3) is in perfect condition and that the cover plate (4) and the build platform (5) have been installed correctly. After switching on the SolFlex printer, select PRINT on the Home Screen. Confirm the initialization, if the printer asks for it, by selecting the OK button.
  • Page 24 If you want to use the Vat-Log function, select the installed tank (e.g. pw250) and NEXT. In this menu you can also create new vats or open existing Vat-Logs. If you do not want to use Vat-Log, select NEXT without having selected a tank before. In the subsequent menu level, you will be shown a selection of all materials available to you for printing.

  • Page 25: Filling The Tank With Material

    Before starting the printing process, please check whether the material vat has been inserted and fixed correctly. Make sure that the material does not exceed the maximum filling level (MAX mark) of the material vat. Overfilling the material vat can cause material to flow out and damage the printer. See Filling the vat with material The printer reminds you to check the vats, the resin level and the installation of the cover plate.
  • Page 26 Now a print job overview is displayed. To start your print job, press START ( ). The 3D printer now starts processing the print job data. The PAUSE and ABORT buttons can be used to pause or cancel a print. After successful processing of the data, the printing process starts.
  • Page 27 Important: Always unplug the printer when cleaning it. Use only recommended cleaning materials. Removing the accessories for cleaning: 1. Remove the build platform (5). 2. Remove the PMMA cover plate (4). 3. Move the stroke assembly to the lowest position using the JOG MODE menu. 4.

  • Page 28: Recommended Cleaning Agents

    Isopropanol or solutions containing alcohol should be used to thoroughly clean the material trough and build platform. Damage caused by the use of other cleaning agents is not the responsibility of W2P Engineering GmbH. Important: Always wear appropriate safety clothing (protective goggles, disposable gloves).
  • Page 29 In addition, BuildStyles for the SolFlex 3D printer can also be loaded and saved. The SolFlex 250 Ultra HD includes several material settings and BuildStyles for fast and stable printing results.
  • Page 30 To establish a network connection, the Network submenu is available. For more detailed information, Connecting to the Network. If you need assistance with network sharing, please contact a W2P Engineering service representative (support@way2production.at). Updates can be uploaded via the firmware menu.

  • Page 31: The Jog Mode Menu

    The JOG MODE menu helps you change the stroke build position of the printer (z-axis) and allows you to lock or unlock the build platform. Move To Top ......The lift superstructure moves to the top position. Move To Bottom ....... The lift assembly moves to the bottom position. Initialize .........
  • Page 32 As soon as the printer is switched on, an initialization must be performed. The initialization process resets the motor positions to the reference values. As described in the section The Print Menu, the initialization (if necessary) is performed automatically before the printing process. Please note that the complete stroke assembly including the PMMA cover moves during the initialization process.

  • Page 33: The Info Menu

    The INFO menu contains license information, the serial number of the SolFlex printer, the software version and other information.
  • Page 34 Safe and stable printing results can only be guaranteed when using materials recommended by W2P. If you use materials that are not included in the SolFlex material library, please contact a W2P Engineering service representative at support@way2production.at. Improper use of other materials can shorten the life...
  • Page 35 Dimensions: 400 mm...

  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    And therefore corresponds to the regulations of the directive. Et répond ainsi aux dispositions de la directive. In case of any change or modification of the machine not authorized by the W2P Engineering GmbH this declaration becomes invalid. Compilation of the documents: Mr. Dipl. Ing. Dr. Simon Gruber; Mr. Dipl. Ing. Markus Schaner Vienna, 18.08.2023...
  • Page 37 W2P Engineering GmbH Hasnerstrasse 123 1160 Vienna | Austria Phone: +43 (0) 1-306 28 57 Email: office@way2production.at ATU70411878 FN 449394Z...

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