Page 1 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide User Guide F i g u r e 4 ® S t a n d a l o n e User Guide Rev. N, P/N 42-D115 Original Instructions NOTE: Use this page to print the User Guide as a whole. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the button.
Page 2: Copyright And Corporate Identity
3D-printing system that produces high- delity parts from a broad range of materials. The Figure 4 Standalone Printer uses a digital-projection light source and a special membrane-based resin tray that enables very high print speeds and new material chemistries that provide production-grade .
Page 3: Fcc Notice
이 기기는 업무용 환경에서 사용할 목적으로 적합성평가를 받은 기기로서 가정용 환경에서 사용하는 경 우 전파간섭의 우려가 있습니다. Changes or modi cations to this equipment not approved by 3D Systems can void the authority of the user to operate this equipment.
Page 4: Customer Safety Program
MANUAL UNLESS YOU HAVE READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL FIRST. There are two levels of users of the Figure 4 Standalone Printer, based on the amount and type of training the user has received. The two levels of users (operators and certi ed service personnel), are described below.
Page 5: Error Messages
The Figure 4 Standalone Printer has been evaluated to IEC 62471 and the internal UV light source classi ed as ‘Risk Group 2’ and does not pose a hazard due to aversion response to bright light or thermal discomfort.
Page 6: Environmental Safety
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide If you see an error message on the Figure 4 Standalone Printer's touch screen, x the issue to clear the error message before resuming operation. Environmental Safety The following are environmental issues concerning the Figure 4 Standalone Printer: Controlling waste heat is not required for normal operation of the Figure 4 Standalone Printer.
Page 7: Print Material Characteristics
Consult the manufacturer’s Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for information on speci c print materials. For further information on this and related topics, consult the 3D Systems Materials website. WARNING: NEVER MIX DIFFERENT PRINT MATERIALS. DOING SO WILL RENDER BOTH MATERIALS INEFFECTIVE.
Page 8: Print Material Disposal
Chapter: Facility Requirements. Print-Material Spill Containment A major print-material spill is unlikely during normal use of the Figure 4 Standalone Printer. However, there may be certain situations that require containment of a major resin spill. Your company has the responsibility to de ne what constitutes a major spill.
Page 9: Shelf Life
Figure 4 Standalone Printer. All materials require some level of stirring or spinning to retain their properties. You must NOT mix resin from an old resin bottle with resin from a new resin bottle.
Page 10: Electrical Safety
AC power if possible. Emergency Shutdown NOTE: The Figure 4 Standalone Printer does NOT have an Emergency Stop button. The only way to stop printer operation during an emergency is by unplugging the power cord from the power inlet on the printer.
Page 11: Contact Lenses
Do not operate the Figure 4 Standalone Printer without its carbon lter in place. Normal operation of the printer with lter in place should not emit fumes. However, if a person should inhale printer fumes, bring the exposed person to fresh air.
Page 12: Product Labels
All service to the light-projection process machine, the embedded light-projection system, and other components requiring sensor override shall only be performed by 3D Systems Corporation service personnel, their authorized agents, or personnel who have been service trained by 3D Systems Corporation.
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Page 14: Upper Build Chamber
The Figure 4 Standalone Printer is only one component of the complete system. Many accessories and other components make up an Figure 4 Standalone Printer facility. The following sections describe these accessories and components. Upper Build Chamber...
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Page 16: Lower Build Chamber
NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE COMPONENTS OF THE LOWER CHAMBER BEYOND WHAT IS OUTLINED ON THIS PAGE. DO NOT REMOVE THE PLATE COVERING THIS CHAMBER. IT IS ONLY TO BE ACCESSED BY 3D SYSTEMS SERVICE PERSONNEL. Touch Screen and QR-Code Scanner infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 16/236...
Page 17: Catch Tray
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Touch Screen - used to control the actions of the printer and adjust printer settings QR-Code Scanner - used to scan QR codes on bottles of print material for use in the printer Catch Tray Catch Tray - Protects the bottom of the print engine from print material spills.
Page 18 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Catch-Tray Glass - Allows UV radiation to pass through the catch tray to the bottom layer of print material. Collection Areas - The catch tray is designed such that any resin spilled over it will be channeled into these areas. ...
Page 19 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Resin Tray You will hand-pour resin into the resin tray before printing. The Figure 4 Standalone Printer works with the print materials listed in the section Printer Materials and Properties. The Figure 4 Standalone Printer comes with one resin tray per machine purchased. Purchasing multiple resin trays gives the user the ability to easily print with two different materials on one machine. The more resin trays you...
Page 20 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Tension System The resin-tray membrane must remain taut throughout the printing process. The Figure 4 Standalone achieves this with a tension arm that lowers down over the resin tray, as well as with two tension clips. This system also locks the resin tray in place during printing. Tension Arm - pushes down the tension clamps and locks...
Page 21 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Resin Tray Garage The resin-tray garage can be used to store a resin tray with resin outside the machine, keeping UV light and contaminates out. The lid can also be used to cover the resin tray while in the machine. WEAR GLOVES: DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF RESIN BEING ON THE THE RESIN-TRAY GARAGE, WEAR 100% NITRILE GLOVES WHENEVER HANDLING IT, EVEN IF IT APPEARS CLEAN.
Page 22 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Print platform properly seated in machine Back of Printer Carbon Filter Bracket - Holds the carbon lter that minimizes fumes coming out of the printer Air Filter Bracket - Filters the air being pulled in by the cooling fan Power Inlet - Plug the female end of the printer's power cable...
Page 23: Part Cleaning
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide The printer comes with a pedestal in a separate package that serves several purposes: 1. Allows printer to roll for easy movement 2. Provides storage space under the printer for tools and supplies 3. Props the printer up to a level that provides maximum ease of use for the operator Storage Compartment - used to hold tools and supplies for your printer.
Page 24 Sold separately from the printer, this is the post-curing oven that is recommended for use with the Figure 4 Standalone printer. Please see the complete User Guide that comes packaged with the LC- 3DPrint Box for full usage instructions. For information on resin stirring times, please refer to the Resin Stirring and...
Page 25 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Power Button - Switches machine on/off Front Panel - Graphical User Interface for oven. This shows information about the lamps, the time left for curing, and error messages. Oven Lid - Insert a printed part through this top opening. The lid has a safety interlock that stops the oven when the lid is open.
Page 26 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide LC-3DMixer front LC-3DMixer back Mixing Timer - Shows the duration of resin mixing Time Increase - Increases the duration of mixing Time Decrease - Decreases the duration of mixing Start/Stop Button - Starts and stops bottle mixing Bottle Rollers - Rest the material bottles in between each of the pairs of rollers (please see the image below) Power Button...
Page 27 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Speci cations and Requirements Figure 4 Standalone Printer Total Printer Footprint - without pedestal (xyz) Total Printer Footprint - with pedestal (xyz) 42.7 x 48.9 x 97.2 cm (16.8 x 19.3 x 38.3 in) 64.4 x 66.8 x 136.3 cm (25.4 x 26.3 x 53.6 in) Printer Weight 34.5 kg (76 lbs.)
Page 28 Built-in Ethernet, must connect to internet Printer Materials and Properties The section below lists the print materials that are currently supported on the Figure 4 Standalone printer, as well as the properties of cured parts printed with these materials. Click a header to expand/collapse that material's section. Please note that not all properties in the table below apply to...
Page 29 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide NOTE: All materials come in 1kg bottles. F i g u r e 4 T O U G H G R Y 1 0 Color Dark Gray Description Rigid, high-speed production material Speed (mm/hr) - 50 µm Print Mode/Standard Build Style Internal Method Up to 78 Viscosity (cps @ 25C)
Page 30 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Tensile Strength Ultimate (MPa) ASTM D638 (rigid)/D412(elastomer/rubber) 49.6 Tensile Strength @ Yield (MPa) ASTM D638 49.6 Tensile Modulus (MPa) ASTM D638 (rigid)/D412 (elastomer) 2184 Elongation at Yield (%) ASTM D638 Elongation at Break (%) ASTM D638 (rigid)/D412(elastomer) Flex Strength (MPa) ASTM D790 75.3...
Page 31 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Izod Notched Impact (J/m) ASTM D256 Izod unnotched impact (J/m) ASTM D4812 Tg (DMA, E") ASTM E1640 (E"at 1°C/min) 57.9 HDT @ 66PSI (C) ASTM D648 58.6 HDT @ 264 PSI (C) ASTM D648 50.8 CTE above Tg ((μm/m)/°C) ASTM E831 CTE below Tg ((μm/m)/°C)
Page 32 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Shore D Hardness ASTM D2240 81.3 Shore A Hardness ASTM D2240 24 Hour water absorption (%) ASTM D570 0.34 Tear Strength (kN/m) ASTM D624 F i g u r e 4 T O U G H G R Y 1 5 F i g u r e 4 J C A S T - G R N 1 0 F i g u r e 4 E L A S T - B L K 1 0 F i g u r e 4 F L E X - B L K 1 0...
Page 33 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide F i g u r e 4 F L E X - B L K 2 0 F i g u r e 4 R U B B E R - B L K 1 0 F i g u r e 4 E G G S H E L L - A M B 1 0 F i g u r e 4 R U B B E R - 6 5 A B L K F i g u r e 4 J E W E L M A S T E R G R Y...
Page 34 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide NOTE: The printed-part mechanical properties will return to standard when parts dry completely (back into the 10-65% RH range) and are at standard room temperature. In the case of the effects of exposure to high humidity, return to standard properties could take a day or two.
Page 35: Facility Requirements
Site Selection - Figure 4 Standalone Printer This section provides the requirements and recommendations to determine the most appropriate location for a highly functional, e cient Figure 4 Standalone Printer workspace, with room for other equipment and supplies. To help you choose a location, the Initial Site Survey Checklist...
Page 36: Space Requirements
User preferences, building codes, and equipment con guration help you to de ne the total oor area that your Figure 4 Standalone Printer will need. The Figure 4 system should be located in an environmentally controlled room. Locate the secondary post processing equipment and supplies in the same room or adjoining room, if possible. The gure below shows an ideal site con guration that...
Page 37 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Optimal Site Layout (top view) - dimensions for part cleaner are based on a popular consumer ultrasonic cleaner infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 37/236...
Page 38: Internet Connection
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Printer dimensions with pedestal Printer dimensions without pedestal Internet Connection infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 38/236...
Page 39 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide There must be a wired internet connection for the printer to connect to. The Figure 4 Standalone Printer communicates with a 3D Systems server and will not operate on a closed network. There is also no WiFi support. Once connected, the printer will use the internet as illustrated below.
Page 40 If any 3D Connect IP address is not white-listed, a 3D Connect error may appear on the printer (either code 3490120 or 3490121). This error will not affect printer operation and can be disregarded. 3D Connect sends the following data to 3D Systems servers from your printer: Device build.job_data*...
Page 41 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Build build.abort_code build.current_layer build.progress build.time_remaining Controller controller.internal_temperature controller.ip_address controller.mac_address controller.secure_device_read_failure_count controller.serial_number controller.version controller.version_date Exhaust Filter exhaust_ lter.carbon_ lter_element_hours Projector projector.led_power_commanded projector.led_pwm_value projector.led_total_hours projector.manual.compensation projector.power_cal_table projector.serial_number projector.total_hours infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 41/236...
Page 42 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Stock stock.barcode stock.batch_expiration_date stock.batch_number stock.bottle_size stock.bottle_sku stock.bottle_udi stock.label_current_used_amount stock.label_last_used_date stock.label_uuid stock.material_code stock.material_density stock.material_exposure stock.material_name stock.material_shade Z Motor z_motor.position Build Job Data job_id total_layers extent_units x_extent y_extent z_extent material material_estimated_total material_estimated_total_volume build_time_estimate submit_time start_time completion_time build_mode status status_change_time Other Requirements...
Page 43 Load-Bearing Capacity The Figure 4 Standalone Printer is 34.5 kg (76 lbs) and does not require a table rated for a heavy load. Additional equipment, such as a UV oven or ultra-sonic cleaner, will each have their own loads for your setup to bear.
Page 44: Heat Dissipation
Systems for a power cord that is adequately rated for the machine. Do not replace the power cord with a cord that is not rated for the printer. 3D Systems will identify any parts that are required to be examined or supplied only by 3D Systems or its partners.
Page 45: Overall Sound Pressure Level (Oaspl)
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide The optimal humidity in the Figure 4 Standalone Printer build chamber and lab will depend to a certain degree on the Figure 4 material selection. Regardless, the humidity should always be non-condensing and should not vary outside the range of 30 to 70% RH*. Review your Figure 4 material information (SDS, User Guide, and product labeling) for speci c information on recommended humidity levels.
Page 46 The Figure 4 system controller computer includes a Class A Ethernet interface, which can be connected to a 10/100/1000 MBit/s Ethernet network to offer network access to the Figure 4 system. To remotely operate the Figure 4 Standalone Printer or to remotely run service engineer diagnostics, a VPN network access is required.
Page 47: Floor Surfaces
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide With either option, please consider the following: 1. The further the distance the build part is being moved from the printer to the post-processing area, the longer the opportunity for the build part to get damaged by dropping, bumping into objects, and other environmental factors.
Page 48: Ventilation (Ductwork)
Third Party Supplies and Equipment 3D Systems™ provides this partial list of equipment and supplies/accessories that are useful for handling, processing or nishing Figure 4 parts. You should keep a list of preferred vendors for any 3D-print-related products you may order. Equipment and supplies are not limited to this list, as you may nd other products and methods that more suit your needs.
Page 49: System Delivery
User Guide Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) - While a UPS is not required for use with the Figure 4 Standalone Printer, you may wish to use one for battery backup of your printer in the case of a power surge or outage.
Page 50: Preparation For Receiving
Shipment Arrival The Figure 4 Standalone Printer will arrive in a variety of crates and/or pallets - the largest crate being for the Figure 4 Standalone Printer. Your shipment will consist of the following items:...
Page 51 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Product Width Depth Height Weight Figure 4 Standalone Printer 73.7 cm (29 in) 68.6 cm (27 in) 129.5 cm (51 in) 59 kg (130 lbs) Figure 4 Standalone Pedestal 82.6 cm (32.5 in) 79.4 cm (31.3 in) 55.2 cm...
Page 52: Inspect Exterior Of Printer
Product Width Depth Height Weight Figure 4 Standalone Printer 42.6 cm (16.8 in) 48.9 cm (19.3 in) 97.2 cm (38.3 in) 34.5 kg (76 lbs) Figure 4 Standalone, with pedestal 64.4 cm (25.4 in) 66.8 cm (26.3 in) 136.3 cm (53.6 in) 56.3 kg (124.1 lbs) LC-3DPrint Box cm (16.1 in) cm (17.3 in) cm (15 in)
Page 53: System Uncrating
Uncrating and installation of your Figure 4 system components. System Uncrating The uncrating and installation of the Figure 4 Standalone will be performed by the printer operator. The weight of the printer requires a minimum of two people to lift it safely.
Page 54: Material Disposal
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Determine the pathway from where the crated components are stored to where your Figure 4 system will be installed. Walk the path from the storage location to the nal destination of the system, and measure any critical doorways or passageways to ensure that the equipment can be moved through the area.
Page 55: Storage And Usage Guidelines
Data Sheet (SDS) prior to use of any Figure 4 material. Figure 4 Standalone Advance Preparation Checklist NOTE: Unless governed by prior arrangement, 3D Systems is not responsible for loading 3D Sprint software on the user’s workstation(s). Thus, BEFORE THE 3D PRINTER SYSTEM ARRIVES, ensure that your workstation is capable of supporting the requirements of both 3D Sprint software and communication with the printer via your network.
Page 56 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Telephone (with area code): Contact (print full name): Date faxed: Email: Please place a check in each box once that item is complete. Operating system and workstation con gurations are compatible and meet the minimum requirements as stated in the 3D Sprint Software section.
Page 57: Network Information
3D Systems’ Customer Service Representative or certi ed partner. If alterations are made without consulting 3D Systems, it may void the system’s warranty.
Page 58: Setting Up Your Printer
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Setting Up Your Printer The following items and accessories are contained in the printer package. Figure 4 Standalone Printer Resin Tray - Contains the print material during part building. Print Platform (x2) - The 3D-printed part adheres to the print platform during part building.
Page 59 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Catch Tray - Prevents resin spills from entering the lower build chamber, should the resin-tray membrane be punctured. This comes installed in the printer. Power Cord (country speci c) - To connect printer to power source. The power cord has been packaged with your printer by your reseller to ensure you receive the correct power cord for your region.
Page 60 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Carbon Filter - Prevents print-material fumes from exiting the process chamber. You will install this in the Carbon-Filter Bracket, as seen below. Resin Tray Garage - Used to cover a resin- lled resin tray inside or outside the printer, so as to protect it from UV-light exposure and external contaminates Platform Scraper - Used to scrape any residual partially cured material off the print platform...
Page 61: Necessary Accessories
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Bubble Level - Used to level the printer before its rst use Part-Cleaning Brush - Used to aid in cleaning partially cured resin off the print platform and printed part Platform-Cleaning Fixture - Used to hold the print platform in a tub of solvent during platform cleaning Ethernet Cable Wire Brush - Used to help clean print platforms that have run ELAST-BLK 10 resin...
Page 62: Optional Accessories
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide LC-3DPrint Box or other UV-curing oven Material Bottles - The Figure 4 Standalone Printer uses various Figure 4 print materials, which come in 1kg bottles. Please see the section Material Bottles for a complete list of currently supported print materials.
Page 63: Unpacking The Printer
Pedestal - to sit your Figure 4 Standalone Printer on top of and store frequently used tools. It also allows for easy movement of the printer on its wheels. The pedestal is included with your shipment, but is not required for the printer to function properly.
Page 64 Box. Nesting Printers If you have multiple Figure 4 Standalone printers on pedestals, you may use a technique called, "nesting," to set up the printers as closely as possible while still enabling access to all printer doors. This section describes how to nest three printers together. However, you could nest as little as two, and as many as your facility allows.
Page 65 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. The printer that will be in the center of your "nest" should have all its leveling feet locked down so that the printer does not move. This is important for future steps so that only the printer you intend to adjust moves.
Page 66 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide . To nest the from right to left, you will follow the reverse of Steps 3-5. Facing the printers, position the printer on the right such that the front-left foot can roll under the front-right foot of the printer on the left.
Page 67 MALFUNCTION AND DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. Turn the Printer On The power switch and power inlet for the Figure 4 Standalone is on the back-left side of the printer. 1. Plug the power adapter into the power inlet on the printer. Plug the other end to a wall outlet.
Page 68 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Connect the Printer to the Internet Plug your Ethernet cable into the Ethernet inlet on the back-right of the printer, as shown. NOTE: Be sure to use the Ethernet cable that came packed in with the printer, as it has been tested to work with the printer.
Page 69 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide The catch tray will come installed in the printer. If it is not installed, contact your reseller immediately. If this is your rst time printing, remove the catch tray from the printer and ensure that the protective lm has been removed from both the bottom and top of the glass plate.
Page 70 WiFi solution. You may need to consult with your network administrator for assistance. NOTE: 3D Systems does NOT provide technical support for the TP Link Travel Router. If experiencing issues, contact the manufacturer here: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/. Also, the following page lists many helpful troubleshooting steps: https://windowsreport.com/wi-...
Page 71 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide . Enter the password for the selected network anc click Next. 7. Under Network Settings, click Next. . Under Review Settings, click Finish. 9. The router will reboot. Once this occurs, reconnect to the router via http://tplinkwi .net/ and go to DHCP.
Page 72 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 11. Connect the USB power cord between the router and the printer USB port on the right side. 12. If connecting multiple printers, skip to Step 13. If connecting only one printer, connect an ethernet cable between the router and the ethernet port on the back of the printer. Skip to Step NOTE: If you choose to use the USB port on the...
Page 73 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 14. In Sprint, search for the printer by its new IP address and connect to it. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 73/236...
Page 74: System Requirements And Setup
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide System Requirements and Setup System Requirements Included with the system is the part-preparation Sprint™) software. This application provides part preparation and part building functionality. The 3D Sprint software is installed on a separate, customer-supplied computer. The following page contains the minimum computer con guration requirements for the 3D Sprint computer: https://support.3dsystems.com/s/article/3D-Sprint? language=en_US.
Page 75 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. Open Sprint. If the Printer dialog box is not already open, click the icon in the upper- left-hand corner (1). 2. Click the magnifying glass icon to nd the printer on your network. If this fails, enter the printer’s IP address and press Enter.
Page 76 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 5. Select the print material you will use in your build. . Select the print mode you will use in your build. 7. Select the build style you will use in your build. Accuracy Wizard infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 76/236...
Page 77 Accuracy Wizard in 3D Sprint to troubleshoot such issues. Each Figure 4 Standalone printer will vary slightly in accuracy. If you have multiple printers, you will need to set the accuracy for each one separately. To do this, click the Printer icon in the upper left, select each printer one-by-one, and run the steps in this section for each.
Page 78 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide . Run the printing process, as outlined in the section Start Printing. This will print four parts that look like the models at the right. They should be roughly (clockwise from top- left) 13x10mm, 18x15mm, 23x20mm, 28x25mm.
Page 79 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 10. You will then see the results screen, which will show you how much the printer will now offset builds with this build style. It also shows you the scaling corrections as a percent. Click the Apply button to add this scaling to your new build style (see Step 12).
Page 80 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 15. At any time, you can verify that your accuracy values are still valid by running the veri cation .f4x le again. Go to Reference Builds > Load Reference Build File. This will automatically place the reference build parts onto the platform with proper supports and orientation.
Page 81: Operation
Changing the Air Filter and Carbon Filter Touch Screen Overview The Figure 4 Standalone has a touch-screen-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), which is used to control the actions of the printer and adjust printer settings. Please use the following guidelines when using the GUI.
Page 82: Status Tab
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide The GUI has three tabs with different functionality: 1. Status 2. Material 3. Settings Status Tab When you have print jobs in your 3D Sprint print queue and there is a material type loaded in the printer's memory, the status screen will look like this: ...
Page 83: Queue Tab
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide When you rst power on the printer, it will not have any pending jobs or print material loaded. So the status screen will appear like the image at the right. At this point, you should queue print jobs in 3D Sprint and add print material either during the print process or from the Material tab.
Page 84: Material Tab
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Back - Tap this button to go back to the default queue screen. Move Up - Tap this button to move the job one space up in the queue. Move Down - Tap this button to move the job one space down in the queue.
Page 85: Settings Tab
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Material Tab - Tap this tab to access the menu and its options Material Name - The name of the material that is currently set for printing appears here. While the printer will keep track of the status of multiple bottles, the printer may only be set up to print with one bottle at a time.
Page 86: Network Settings
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide DHCP - a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a de ned range of numbers (i.e., a scope) con gured for a given network. Uncheck this box to enable editing of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Servers.
Page 87: Network Diagnostics
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide DHCP - a network protocol that enables a server to automatically assign an IP address to a computer from a de ned range of numbers (i.e., a scope) con gured for a given network. Uncheck this box to enable editing of the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Servers.
Page 88 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3DS Servers - The printer talks to this network to con rm print-material information. The printer can only connect to these servers with an active internet connection. Internet - A red dot here does not necessarily indicate a connection issue, as it may be your preference for your printers to not be online.
Page 89: Firmware Updates
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Proxy Toggle - Turns the proxy connection on/off IP Address - Public IP address of printer Port - Port printer is using for public connection IP Address - Proxy connection IP address Port - Port printer is using for proxy connection Save - This will become an active button when changes are made to settings.
Page 90 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide NOTE: Both your personal computer and the printer must be on the same network to update the printer's rmware using this method. The update cannot be installed during printing. CAUTION: For users on rmware 1.1.1, it is recommended to instead update rmware via 3D Sprint.
Page 91 Update Printer Firmware via 3D Sprint Whenever you open 3D Sprint, as long as the Figure 4 Standalone is set as your default printer, the system will always check to see if your printer has the most up-to-date rmware. If the rmware is not up-to-date, Sprint will show you a popup prompt to update it.
Page 92 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. If there is new rmware, click to install and the update will download to your PC. Click the C:\ link in the popup to locate where the le is stored, and transfer the le to the root folder of your USB drive.
Page 93 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide . On the printer, ensure that you see the "Update Complete!" screen at the right. If you do not see this, navigate to the Settings tab to check if the rmware version has been updated. If it has not, perform the upgrade again. If the issue persists, contact your reseller.
Page 94 9. Uncovered resin trays should not be left outside the Figure 4 Standalone Printer when containing any amount of print material. Material will cure when exposed to ambient light. Cured material is extremely di cult to remove from the resin-tray membrane without causing damage.
Page 95 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. Open the front door of the printer. 2. Push in the tension-arm release lever on the front of the tension arm and lift up the tension arm. The arm will stay in place in the up position. 3.
Page 96 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide next print. You can also use this screen to add print material for the rst time. If you have not yet activated your printer, you must do so in order to get through the following steps. Please see the section Printer Activation for more information.
Page 97 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. If the scan is successful, you will see the Bottle Found screen, like the one at the right. If the scan is not successful, this could be for a number of reasons, which are outlined in the section Printer Error Messages.
Page 98 Figure 4 print materials, you will need a minimum of two resin trays for your Figure 4 Standalone Printer. The chart below shows which resins can share the same resin tray (provided that you have cleaned them with >90% alcohol solvent in between uses), infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526...
Page 99 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide with the minimum two trays indicated as trays 1 and 2. You may desire to use more than two trays for your purposes. Mark your resin trays with letters or numbers to help you remember which tray is which.
Page 100 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Mixing, Stirring, and Curing Chart Before pouring any Figure 4 resin in the resin tray, you must mix the resin bottle according to the chart below. Before printing again with those resins, you must stir the resin in the resin tray using the Resin Mixer.
Page 101 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 TOUGH GRY 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 60 min. Figure 4 TOUGH GRY 15 (3, see note below) 1 hr.
Page 102 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 TOUGH-BLK 20 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 60 min. Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 20 (3, see note below) 1 hr.
Page 103 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 Rigid White (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 Rigid Gray (3, see note below) 30 secs. 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 Tough 60C White (3, see note below) 1 hr.
Page 104 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 Tough 65C Black (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 Rigid 140C Black See Special Considerations for Rigid 140C Black Material. High Temperature Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB 90 min.
Page 105 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 High Temp 150C FR Black 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. High Temperature and Medical Figure 4 MED-AMB 10 60 min. Figure 4 MED-WHT 10 5 min. before each use, whether "brand new" or "after rst use" 2.5 hrs.
Page 106 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 ELAST-BLK 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 45 min. Figure 4 RUBBER-BLK 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 90 min. Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK (3, see note below) 1 hr.
Page 107 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Casting Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 10 (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs. 30 secs. 30 min. Figure 4 EGGSHELL-AMB 10 90 min. Figure 4 JEWEL MASTER GRY (3, see note below) 1 hr. 10 min. 30 secs.
Page 108 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide NOTE: Ensure that you place the build in your UV curing oven in the same orientation it was printed in, as if the bottom of the oven is the print platform. 1. Pre-shaking by hand For best printing results, some MED print materials require that you pre-shake the bottle by hand before placing it on the LC-3DMixer for the speci ed time.
Page 109 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: Failure to properly switch materials will result in reduced reactivity of the new material, even when only very small amounts of different material(s) are mixed in. This will result in build failure and wasted material. ...
Page 110 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Before lling the resin tray with material, take note of the markings printed on the front and back. The MIN mark indicates that the 5mm (0.2 in) pool in the bottom of the tray is full. Do not print if the resin level is below this line.
Page 111 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: Failure to su ciently mix resins before each build may result in color deviation and/or print failure. CAUTION: Ensure that the comb is clean before each use. To clean the comb, wipe it with a nonabrasive cloth and the recommended solvent. ...
Page 112 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. After stirring, allow the resin mixer to drip resin back into the resin tray and then wipe excess resin off the comb with a nonabrasive cloth. CAUTION: Putting too much pressure on the resin-tray lm can dent or puncture the lm, rendering the tray unusable.
Page 113: Install Print Platform
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. Inspect the following areas for cured resin. If cured resin is present, remove using the included Platform Scraper. a. Elevator guides b. Print surface - underside of print platform c. Print surface holes 4. Verify atness of the print platform. Ensure the platform has not become concave, convex, or scratched to the point of making a groove.
Page 114 Ensure the print platform is fully seated and level. Magnets will secure the platform in position. If you feel there is an issue with how the print platform is sitting on the elevator arms, do not build on the printer. Contact 3D Systems customer service. Triangular grooves infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526...
Page 115: Start Printing
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Start Printing Prepare Build File in 3D Sprint Before printing can begin, you must prepare a 3D model in 3D Sprint, slice the le, and export the sliced le to the printer. When in the 3D Sprint Software, you can click the icon, or press F1, for full software instructions. If you do not wish the print job over your network, please follow the steps in section Submit Build File via...
Page 116 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. The QR-code scanner below the touch screen will be activated and the printer will ask you to scan a bottle of the print material sent over in the build le from 3D Sprint. You will see a screen similar to the one at the right. Ensure you are scanning the correct material bottle and hold the bottle's QR code in the path of the scanner such that the center dot is in the middle of the QR code.
Page 117 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. The printer will remind you to perform three tasks before proceeding with the print job. Tap each check box as you perform each task. a. Empty and clean print platform, as in the section Clean Print Platform.
Page 118 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide . You will see a screen like the one at the right, with the progress bar showing the "percent complete" of the print job. You will also see a print preview of what is currently printing. You may abort the print job at any time by tapping Abort button.
Page 119 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. At any time, even during printing, you may insert a USB device with .f4x or .pxl les on it. The printer will automatically look for these les and show the screen at the right if it nds them. Tap Dismiss if you do not wish to transfer USB les at this time.
Page 120 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. You will see a screen like the one at the right to con rm that your jobs have been added to the print queue. Tap Continue to go back to the screen the printer was on before this process. Change Material Before Printing If the print job sent over from 3D Sprint uses a different print material than that loaded on the printer, one of two screens will pop up, prompting you to take certain actions:...
Page 121 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide When you see this screen, it means that the material currently loaded on the printer is not the same material that was sent over in the build le AND that the new material and the old material ARE compatible with the same resin tray, according to the section Resin Tray Material Cross- Usage.You must now:...
Page 122 When you scan a bottle's QR code, there could be an error in reading the code itself. You should contact 3D Systems Customer Service to let them know you have a faulty QR code on your bottle. However, it is possible to continue printing for a limited number of builds by overriding the QR code requirement.
Page 123 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. The rst time you experience a scanning error, you will see a screen similar to the one at the right. This can happen if the printer determines it cannot read the code, or if the printer has not read the code within 30 seconds of the scanner being activated.
Page 124 "empty." Tap the bottle that matches the resin you are using. If you do not see your resin listed, contact 3D Systems Customer Service. 4. Once you have selected a bottle, you will see a con rmation screen like the one at the right.
Page 125 Tap Try Again to scan your bottle again or scan a new bottle. Contact 3D Systems Customer Service for more information. Abort a Print Job There are two ways that you may abort the print job: 1. Trip a printer sensor during a print.
Page 126 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide The printer has three safety sensors that, when tripped, will abort the current print job without warning. In any of these cases, you will see the screen at the right and the elevator will move to the o oad position. - Because the resin cures with UV light, exposure of the printed part during printing to any other light besides that of the projector can cause a failed build and can cure the resin in the resin tray.
Page 127 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. Tapping the Abort button during a print will not immediately abort the print. You will see the popup at the right. Tapping the Abort button on this screen will abort the job. There is no further warning. 2.
Page 128: Change Air Filter
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide One way to submit your build le to the printer is over your network via 3D Sprint. This section summarizes the process. For full 3D Sprint instructions, see the 3D Sprint Help Menu. 1. In 3D Sprint, click Add to Queue. This will automatically send the build le as a .f4x le.
Page 129 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: Failure to change the lter when prompted could lead to a clogged lter, which would block the cooling fan from taking in air. This could cause printer parts to overheat and fail. Similarly, installing a damaged or used air lter may result in overhearing or debris getting in the lower print chamber.
Page 130 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. Replace the air- lter bracket and secure with screws taken out in Step 1. Be certain that the screw is tightened adequately and that the bracket ts snugly on the printer frame. Also be sure that the arrow indicating air- ow direction on the lter is pointing toward the printer.
Page 131 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Remove the lter and discard it according to all local, state, and federal regulations. WEAR 100% NITRILE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING A CONTAMINATED FILTER. 3. Inspect the new carbon lter to ensure that it is not damaged in any way or dirty.
Page 132 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Running a Resin Tray Cleaning Any time you experience a failed build, there will more than likely be partially cured resin either oating in the resin tray or stuck to the resin-tray lm. Because of this, you must perform a Resin Tray Cleaning after a failed build, even if oating debris in the tray is not obvious.
Page 133 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. You will see the screen at the right. Tap the Clean Tray button. 4. If you have not done so, remove the print platform. Ensure printer lid and front door are closed and tap Start. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 133/236...
Page 134 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 5. The cleaning print will now begin. This build cannot be aborted, even if you open the lid and front door. It must complete once it is started. You will note there is a progress bar on the screen and a Remaining Time indicator.
Page 135 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4® Rigid 140C Black requires special mixing instructions to help ensure that your parts possess the expected mechanical properties. Mixing Instructions The material is provided in two bottles, labeled "Part A" for the resin and "Part B" for the catalyst. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 135/236...
Page 136 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Select an appropriately-sized polypropylene bottle/container for material mixing. Other types of containers may be used, as long as the container is non-reactive. The same mixing bottle may be used for every Rigid 140C Black build, as long as: 1.
Page 137 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Mix Ratio Standard batch - 95g of Part A to 5g of Part B For other batch sizes, ensure the mass ratio is 19 to 1. Mixing Technique 1. Place the mixing container on a scale and zero out the scale. Pour 95 parts of Part A in the mixing bottle.
Page 138 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Fill mixing bottle with 95 parts of part A material. Fill mixing bottle with 95 parts of part A material. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 138/236...
Page 139 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Close your mixing bottle and shake up and down vigorously for two minutes. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 139/236...
Page 140 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Resin Tray Loading Instructions 1. To ensure you get the maximum amount of mixed material out of the bottle: Place the print platform on the elevator arms. Gradually pour the mixed material into the resin tray from above. Allow the mixing bottle to sit inverted on the print platform until material stops dripping out of the bottle.
Page 141 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Post Processing Safety Be sure to follow all safety instructions outlined in this guide, and particularly Material Handling and Safety. Recommended solvents Tripropylene Glycol Methyl Ether (TPM) or PolyFlush >90% Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) NOTE: Cleaning with solvents should be conducted in a ventilation hood with proper PPE. ...
Page 142 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide UV Post Curing For this material, both UV and thermal post curing are required to achieve full curing and desired mechanical properties. 1. Place the part in the LC-3DPrint Box for 90 minutes. TIP: Hanging the part in the center of the cure unit provides the best results. TIP: For at parts that may have a tendency to curl, raise glass plate a quarter to halfway up in the curing unit for a more even cure.
Page 143 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Thermal Post Curing Steps 1. Place the part(s) in a thermal oven and start a temperature ramp-up to 130°C (266°F) (ramp up rate of 3 minutes to reach temperature, minimum) and hold that temperature for 3 hours to fully cure parts. If you do not have a thermal curing oven, please bear these temperature requirements in mind when purchasing one.
Page 144: Post Processing
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Post Processing Introduction Once your 3D build has completed, the part on the platform is considered green until it has been through post-processing. A green part must be handled with nitrile gloves at all times. This section describes how to post-process the part, rendering it safe to handle without nitrile gloves. You will need lint-free paper towels (or absorbent cloth) to catch resin that may drip from the part, as well as two stainless-steel or glass containers in which to submerge the part in your solvent of choice.
Page 145 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Wearing nitrile gloves, tilt the print platform over the resin tray such that any remaining resin is drained into the resin tray. 3. Place a paper towel or gloved hand under the part and lift the print platform out of the machine.
Page 146 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: Ensure that any tools you use in post-processing have been cleaned since their last use. 1. Put a nonabrasive cloth/lint-free paper towel underneath the print platform. Using the included punch tool, remove printed part from the print platform by pushing on it through the top side of the platform.
Page 147 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Use the Platform Scraper to fully remove the part from the platform. 3. For instructions on removing the remaining, partially cured resin, see the section Clean Print Platform. Cleaning Printed Parts Printed parts must be cleaned with solvents to ensure safer handling, dimensional accuracy, and preparation for post-curing.
Page 148 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Supply of solvent(s) Digital Timer Vented wash/squirt bottle for IPA Jar to store cleaning brushes Soft or medium bristle brushes - 1 brush included with printer Compressed air with air blow gun with chip guard infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 148/236...
Page 149 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Hydrometer with range or 0.70-0.81 for IPA Hydrometer with range or 0.795-0.910 for EZ Rinse C Hydrometer with range or 1.00-1.22 for propylene carbonate 500ml graduated cylinder Optical inspection tool, such as a microscope Forced-air oven (optional for part drying) infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 149/236...
Page 150: Cleaning Chart
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide WARNING: IPA IS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID WITH FLAMMABLE VAPORS. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARK AND OPEN FLAMES. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. STORE AT 20-30ºC (68-86°F). DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF MIST OR VAPOR. LIQUID AND VAPOR CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Page 151 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Choose ONE of the three options below for part-cleaning based on your needs. See further description of these methods listed above. If you do not see your material, SCROLL or SWIPE DOWN on the chart below. Figure 4 TOUGH GRY 10 Figure 4 TOUGH GRY 15 Figure 4 ELAST-BLK 10...
Page 152 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 10 do not exceed 3 min. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 3 min. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 152/236...
Page 153 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 10 Figure 4 TOUGH-BLK 20 Figure 4 FLEX-BLK 20 Figure 4 EGGSHELL-AMB 10 Figure 4 RUBBER-65A BLK EZ Rinse C do not exceed 5 min. do not exceed 5 min. EZ Rinse C do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min.
Page 154 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 MED-AMB 10 Figure 4 MED-WHT 10 Dirty IPA do not exceed 3 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 2 min. Dirty IPA do not exceed 2.5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 2.5 min. Figure 4 HI TEMP 300-AMB DO NOT SONICATE DO NOT SONICATE DO NOT SONICATE...
Page 155 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 PRO-BLK 10 Figure 4 Rigid White EZ Rinse C do not exceed 5 min. Use lowest sonication setting do not exceed 5 min. Use lowest sonication setting NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED Dirty IPA do not exceed 2.5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 2.5 min.
Page 156 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 RUBBER-BLK 10 NOTE: Some material components do not dissolve in IPA. Do not use IPA for rst bath. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 2.5 min. do not exceed 2.5 min. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min.
Page 157 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 JEWEL MASTER GRY Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. NOT RECOMMENDED NOT RECOMMENDED Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 157/236...
Page 158 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 RIGID GRAY Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 5 min. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min. Dirty IPA do not exceed 2.5 min.
Page 159 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 TOUGH 60C WHITE Dirty IPA do not exceed 5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 5 min. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min. Dirty IPA do not exceed 2.5 min.
Page 160 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 TOUGH 65C BLACK EZ Rinse C do not exceed 5 min. Clean IPA do not exceed 5 min. Propylene Carbonate do not exceed 5 min. 5 wt% Elma Tec A4 Solution do not exceed 5 min. EZ Rinse C do not exceed 5 min.
Page 161 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Figure 4 Rigid 140C Black See this page See this page See this page See this page See this page See this page *For all materials, minimize ultrasonic power setting to less than 100W Overview of Recommended Solvents 67-63-0 0.785 12°C (53.6°F)
Page 162 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Propylene Carbonate 108-32-7 1.20 116°C (240.8°F) 240°C (464°F) use neat Elma Tec Clean A4 1.13 > 100°C (> 212°F) not applicable mix 5 wt% in water When to Change Cleaning Solvents You may change out the cleaning solvent in your containers whenever you feel that the solvent is not doing a good enough job stripping printed parts of uncured resin.
Page 163: Cleaning Parts Using An Ultrasonic Cleaner
While the User Guide for your ultrasonic cleaner will provide speci c-use instructions, the steps outlined below describe how 3D Systems recommends cleaning build parts via an ultrasonic cleaner. This procedure will reference the Cleaning Chart from the previous section.
Page 164: Cleaning Procedure
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Indirect ultrasonic energy transfer - Energy is transferred through a medium, such as water, before it reaches your solvent containers inside the tanks. If space in your cleaner allows, you may place both Wash Rinse tanks in the cleaner at the same time.
Page 165 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 5. After the Wash cycle has nished, remove the printed part from the ultrasonic cleaner using nitrile gloves. You may wish to use shop air or an air compressor to dry the part in between cleanings, as this is an effective method for getting one solvent off the part before cleaning it with another.
Page 166 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: The federal OSHA requirement 29 CFR Part 1910.242(b) states: Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 psi and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment ...
Page 167 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Inspect the part for shiny areas and surface tackiness. If either exists, there could still be uncured resin on the part. Use your solvent squirt bottle and cleaning brush to further clean the part. Dry the part with compressed air.
Page 168 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. On a regular basis, have a professional cleaning service wash any absorbent cloths used in the drying process. 4. If you dry the part over a tub, periodically empty/clean it, discarding its contents according to all local, state, and federal regulations.
Page 169 Considerations for Rigid 140C Black Material. UV Cure the Parts LC-3DPrint Box The recommended post-curing oven for the Figure 4 Standalone is the NextDent LC-3DPrint Box. Please see the section General Post-Curing Requirements for information on the specs an alternate post-curing oven must have infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526...
Page 170 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. After the part is completely dry, insert the part into the middle of the LC-3DPrint Box. If there are multiple parts, ensure there is some space between them on the oven platform. The LC- 3DPrint Box has been tested to work with Figure 4 resins. Ideal, tested curing times for this oven are outlined in the Material Stirring and Curing Chart in the "Operation"...
Page 171 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide A broad light spectrum, in the range of 350nm–430nm Part-core temperature should reach 60°C–90°C. Part can be inspected for color – A yellowish color indicates part is under-cured. Consider the photo below, where the part on the left has not been cured at all, the middle part has been cured for only ve minutes, and the part on the right has been fully cured for the recommended 90 minutes for Figure 4 TOUGH GRY 15.
Page 172 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Before sterilization After sterilization MED-WHT 10 Before sterilization After sterilization NOTE: Autoclave sterilization may impact the mechanical properties. Small drops in tensile strength, elongation at break, and impact strength may occur. Such changes are typically less than 20%. Use cases that are sensitive to that should be validated.
Page 173 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Clean Print Platform CAUTION: Do not clean the print platform or resin tray in a sink or tub that drains into wastewater. These components must be cleaned in a self-contained tub and the solvent/resin mix must be discarded according to all local, state, and federal regulations. WEAR 100% NITRILE GLOVES THROUGHOUT THIS PROCEDURE.
Page 174 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Use the Platform Scraper to scrape cured resin off the underside of the print platform. If you are running an elastomeric material such as ELAST-BLK 10, please see the section below, Special Consideration for Elastomeric Resins. 3. You should have the platform-cleaning xture in a tub with IPA. Place the print platform on the xture, being sure it is submerged in the solvent, and use the punch tool up and down on the platform once more, as you did in Step 1.
Page 175 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Special Consideration for Elastomeric Resins For cleaning print platforms that run elastomeric resins such as ELAST-BLK 10, your printer package includes a Wire Brush accessory. The following instructions demonstrate how to use this brush. 1. Use the Platform Scraper to remove as much partially cured resin as you can.
Page 176 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. Place the print platform in solvent and use the Part-Cleaning Brush to clear away areas of liquid resin. 5. Use the Punch Tool if desired to punch bigger chunks of material through the platform. Use the Wire Brush to scrape the remaining partially cured resin from the platform .
Page 177 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Every time you remove the resin tray for any reason, you should also inspect/clean the catch tray, as in the section Clean/Replace the Catch Tray. NOTE: The elevator must be at its upper limit and the print platform must not be in the printer during this procedure.
Page 178 Failure to scan the correct bottle will result in the machine storing incorrect levels of material remaining, as well as making it impossible for 3D Systems to track the material use should any print material issues arise.
Page 179 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. Place resin tray in its garage. TIP: You may place a paper towel or clean-room wipe on your cleaning surface, so as not to get print material and/or solvent directly on it. This can also prevent foreign debris from dirtying or puncturing the tray's membrane. If you use this tip, be sure to discard the paper towel/wipe after each...
Page 180 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 9. If uncured print material remains within the tray, repeat steps 5-8. 10. If uncured print material remains on the outer edges of the resin tray: a. Wipe clean with a lint-free paper towel soaked with >90% alcohol (~15mL). Dispose of used paper towels and gloves discard according to all government regulations.
Page 181 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Clean Finishing Tools It is necessary to clean any tools you used during post-processing before their next use, even if you are continuing to use the same resin. Items to be cleaned include: 1. Punch Tool 2.
Page 182: Printer Error Messages
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Printer Error Messages NOTE: Error codes are supported in rmware v1.1.1 or higher. You might experience certain error messages during printer operation, or if the printer detects issues with printer components. Each error message will be accompanied by a numerical code, which you can use to look up troubleshooting steps in this guide.
Page 183 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3401106 Projector fault Aborts the build? Yes Printer enters maintenance mode? Yes 1. Attempt printer reboot. 2. Contact your reseller. 3401107 Motor ttyUSB* device fault Aborts the build? Yes Printer enters maintenance mode? Yes 1. Attempt printer reboot. 2.
Page 184 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3401110 Projector Serial Number Fault Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? Yes Contact your reseller 3401111 Halo Flash Factory Incomplete Fault Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? Yes Contact your reseller 3441201 Software Update Failed Aborts the build? No...
Page 185 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3441203 Upgrade le has bad encryption Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Re-download upgrade le and re-send to the printer. 2. Contact your reseller. 3441204 Upgrade le has bad le format Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1.
Page 186 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3441207 Upgrade recovery failed Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No Contact your reseller 3442100 External USB - no valid partitions Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Use a USB drive with ext, FAT or NTFS formats. 2.
Page 187 Re-scan the barcode. 3480102 No barcode detected Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Reattempt scanning, using valid 3D Systems bottle label. 2. Reattempt scanning. 3. Check bottle label is clear. 4. Check bar code scanner window is clean. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526...
Page 188 3480103 Invalid barcode/Bottle not in MQG Server Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Reattempt scanning, using valid 3D Systems bottle label. 2. Reattempt scanning. 3. Check bottle label is clear. 4. Check bar code scanner window is clean.
Page 189 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3492193 Z Axis Motor Stall Aborts the build? Yes Printer enters maintenance mode? Yes Contact your reseller. 3492204 SATA drive not mounted Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No Contact your reseller. 3493196 Material Recalled Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No...
Page 190 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3490112 Print Aborted due to Internal Error Aborts the build? Yes Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Reboot printer. 2. Re-send le to the printer. 3490113 Print Aborted due to Bad Print Setup Aborts the build? Yes Printer enters maintenance mode? No Contact your reseller.
Page 191 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3490117 No internet connection Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Check printer's ethernet cable connection and LAN settings. Ensure that your printer's IP address is white listed on your rewall. 2. Contact your reseller. 3490118 3DS MQG Server unreachable Aborts the build? No...
Page 192 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3490120 3D Connect Server unreachable Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Check printer's ethernet cable connection and LAN settings. 2. Contact your reseller. 3490121 Printer not registered with Hydra Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No Contact your reseller.
Page 193 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3490123 Printer does not have valid primary and secondary DNS con guration Aborts the build? No Printer enters maintenance mode? No 1. Reset IP address. 2. Contact local IT if IP is dynamic. 3. Contact your reseller. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 193/236...
Page 194: Service And Support
International: +1 803-326-3930 General Figure 4 Standalone Printer service procedures must be performed only by a 3D Systems-certi ed service technician unless this guide explicitly states otherwise. If your 3D printer system needs service, contact 3D Systems Technical Support at the following numbers:...
Page 195: Preventative Maintenance
User Guide Preventative Maintenance To keep the Figure 4 Standalone Printer in proper working order, it is necessary to perform certain procedures for preventative maintenance. The operator can perform these tasks without the supervision, or services, of a certi ed 3D Systems eld engineer. The following section describes the most up-to-date preventative maintenance procedures.
Page 196 It can be di cult to clean the glass well enough to ensure perfect transmission of the UV radiation to ensure good print quality. Instead, replace the catch tray. 3D Systems is not responsible for print quality failures due to a contaminated catch tray. Do not attempt to clean the catch tray while it is still inside the printer.
Page 197 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. If the catch tray glass is visually clean of dust and resin drips, skip to the section Replace the Catch Tray below. If the catch-tray glass has normal dust or other debris on it, proceed to Step 3.
Page 198 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. You may use any of the following methods to clean dust or other debris off the catch tray: a. Use shop air to blow debris off both sides of the catch-tray glass. Be sure you clean both sides.
Page 199 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 5. To clean spots of resin on the catch-tray glass: a. Pour IPA onto a nonabrasive cloth such as a clean-room wipe. b. Wipe the glass inside the catch tray until no more resin exists. c. Turn the catch tray over and, using a new cloth sprayed with IPA, wipe the glass on the bottom of the catch tray.
Page 200 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Hold up the catch tray, ush with the underside of the chassis, and push it toward the back of the printer until it stops at the back of the rails. See the picture below for the correct orientation to install the catch tray.
Page 201 4. Clean the top and bottom of the tension arm itself with IPA. Inspect the tension arm for any signs of damage. If there is damage, contact 3D Systems Service. 5. Reinstall the vanity covers over the chassis. Cleaning of the tension system is now complete.
Page 202 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Frequency: Weekly The membrane interface lip is pictured below. It is the part of the chassis that makes contact with the resin-tray membrane. If the lip has dust, debris, or resin on it, clean it with IPA and a nonabrasive cloth. Inspect the lip for any damage, as chips or cracks could affect the tension of the resin-tray membrane during printing.
Page 203 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 2. Ensure that the QR-Code Scanner's window does not have resin, dust, or other debris on it. If it does, pour IPA on a nonabrasive cloth and wipe the screen down. You will not have access to clean behind the scanner's window. If you see that resin and/or debris has gotten inside the scanner window, contact 3D Systems Service.
Page 204 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Ensure that there is no damage to the printer lid that could hinder the printing process. Normal scratches are okay. Look for: 1. Cracks in the lid's plastic. Any cracks could expose the printing area to ambient UV light, which could affect part quality and could also cure material in the resin tray.
Page 205 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 1. Ensure that the power cable is in good shape. If the cable is damaged and/or any wiring is exposed, cease use of the printer and order a new power cable. 2. Ensure the Ethernet cable is in good shape and that it still connects tightly on the network port of both the printer and your Ethernet outlet.
Page 206 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide It is necessary to periodically check that the printer is still level relative to the chassis, whether it is on the pedestal or not. Place bubble level on chassis, as seen at the right. If the bubble is not in the center of the circle, follow the steps in the section Level the Printer on...
Page 207: Preventative Maintenance Checklist
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. Perform this check for each corner of the platform. If the spacer ts under any corner, the platform is convex and must be discarded. Identify a Concave Print Platform 1. Obtain a small spacer between 0.5mm - 0.75mm thick, such as a round shim or washer.
Page 208 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide This checklist is designed to help you keep up to date with regular printer maintenance. This is NOT an o cial document that must be submitted to your reseller; it is only for your information. Fill out the information in ALL the elds, and then press ctrl+P (cmd+P on Mac) to print the document.
Page 209 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Cleaning the Printer (link) - Last performed Clean Tension System (link) - Last performed Inspect and Clean Printer Lid (link) - Last performed Clean Touch Screen and QR-Code Scanner (link) - Last performed infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 209/236...
Page 210 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Every 3 Months Only check box if performed this week. Otherwise, just ll in the date last performed. Change Air Filter (link) - Last performed Check Printer Level (link) - Last performed Every 6 Months Only check box if performed this week. Otherwise, just ll in the date last performed. Change Carbon Filter (link) - Last performed Maintenance Performer Signature: Date:...
Page 211: Troubleshooting
1. Wait for the current print job to nish and move to the o oad position. Remove the print platform from machine. Turn printer off an unplug it. Wait ten seconds. Plug printer back in and turn it on. 2. If screen freezes again, contact 3D Systems Service. 3D Sprint will not install 1.
Page 212 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ1 Part not accurate in the X/Y direction Run the Accuracy Wizard in 3D Sprint, as seen in the section Accuracy Wizard. infocenter.3dsystems.com/figure4standalone/print/book/export/html/526 212/236...
Page 213 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ2 Delamination between layers - this is separation of printed layers, which do not cure together properly This can be caused by: 1. Not enough material in the resin tray. To prevent this, be sure to ll material back up to the minimum level speci ed in this guide before building.
Page 214 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. The part orientation on the print platform can contribute to delamination. Please see the Figure 4 Best Practices to nd out the best way to orient your part. 5. Resin-tray lm scratched, dented, hazy/dirty- particularly in the failed area of the build. If scratched or dented, you must replace the tray.
Page 215 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ3 Voids in printed part - holes or empty spaces where there shouldn't be This can be caused by: 1. Not enough material in the resin tray. To prevent this, be sure to ll material back up to the minimum level speci ed in this guide before building.
Page 216 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide i. Discard the resin in the resin tray according to all government regulations. Wearing 100% nitrile gloves, hold the resin mixer at the edge of the cured resin, while simultaneously gently pushing the cured resin from underneath the lm. Use the resin mixer to gently scrape underneath the cured part to remove it.
Page 217 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ4 Part color is incorrect Any one of the following could be the cause: 1. Resin was not mixed in the bottle before pouring - Be sure to mix/stir the resin before printing according to the section Mixing, Stirring, and Curing Chart.
Page 218 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ6 Temperature warning on touch screen The optimal operating temperature of the printer is between 18°C-28°C (64°F-82°F). If you attempt to start a print job while the printer temperature is outside these limits, you will see the screen below.
Page 219: Hardware Issues
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PPQ9 Part does not adhere to supports. 1. Wrong support style - Please see 3D Sprint Best Practices 2. Not enough supports - Please see 3D Sprint Best Practices PPQ10 Pitting/Chalkiness Ensure part is cleaned and dried correctly before post-curing: See Part-Cleaning Procedure 1.
Page 220 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Resin cures in the resin tray from ambient light sources. Ensure that you do not stage the printer in an area where it will be exposed to the following: Sunlight (even through windows), quartz-halogen lights, high-intensity incandescent lights, and other UV-intensive lighting.
Page 221 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Resin spills inside machine Resin spills in different parts of the machine will require different actions by the printer operator. Please nd the scenario that matches your spill below: 1. Spilled resin is contained in the catch tray reservoirs, and no resin is on catch-tray glass - Remove the tray and dispose of the resin in the tray according to all government regulations.
Page 222 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide CAUTION: Do not attempt to clean anything in the lower print chamber outside of what is listed in this guide. Doing so risks further damage to the printer. For large resin spills, contact your reseller immediately. 4.
Page 223 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Touch screen touch input not working 1. There may be resin buildup on the screen. Clean the screen with IPA and a nonabrasive cloth. 2. If Step 1 does not work, contact your reseller immediately. The printer will have to be sent in for repairs.
Page 224 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Printer Lid does not close Ensure that the tension arm is fully closed. If the arm is raised or simply not fully locked into place, the lid will be hard to close or may not close at all. HW10 Printer Front Door does not close Ensure that the catch-tray access door (1) is fully closed.
Page 225 2. Ensure the QR code scanner's window is clean of dust and debris. 3. Ensure your printer has an active internet connection. Scanning data is sent to a 3D Systems server for validation and the scanner will not operate correctly o ine or on a closed network.
Page 226 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PCI1 Parts come out of cleaning process dirty, shiny, or sticky. 1. Parts may not have been properly cleaned. Ensure you have followed all the steps in the sections under Cleaning Printed Parts. It is recommended that parts go through the cleaning process within 24 hours of printing. ...
Page 227: Network Issues
8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide PCI4 Supporting architecture not completely removed by hand 1. Ensure that for future builds, you have removed the supporting architecture before post-curing the part(s). The post-curing process makes the supports stronger and, therefore, harder to remove. 2.
Page 228 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Printer unable to verify materials over network/Printer asks to "select previously scanned bottle" Contact your network administrator to ensure that: 1. mqg.3dsystems.com (52.177.206.73) is made as an exception on your rewall. www.3dsystems.com is made as an exception on your rewall 3.
Page 229 5. Try to clean 3D Sprint database: a. Close 3D Sprint b. Open Documents folder c. Go to 3D Systems\3D Sprint -> this is the name of the 3D Sprint versions you are using d. Delete Sprint.PrinterRegister le e. Go to PrinterDB folder f.
Page 230 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Various issues with scanning material bottles When you scan a material bottle, information is sent to 3D System's Material Quality Guarantee (MQG) Server. If your printer is having issues scanning material bottles, please work with your network administrator to complete the following troubleshooting steps: 1.
Page 231 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 3. MQG Server might be down. This server goes down for less than 15 minutes per quarter, and is monitored by 3D Systems' rmware team. 4. If the issue persists, contact your reseller. Opening Network Ports 1.
Page 232 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide Repacking the Figure 4 Standalone If you are moving your printer to another facility in a vehicle, it is best to repackage the printer in its original packaging. If you did not keep your original packaging, contact your reseller to order a repacking kit.
Page 233 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 4. Place items in accessories box as seen at the right. Be sure to use bubble wrap or similar package-protection measures. a. (bottom) Carbon Filter b. (middle) Resin-Tray Garage c. (top) Ethernet Cable d. Nitrile Gloves e.
Page 234 8/12/22, 10:32 AM User Guide 7. Slide the outer box around the printer and accessories box. . Insert packing clips in the holes on all four sides of the printer package. Close the clips to lock them in place. 9. Use packing tape to seal the top of the box. 10.
Page 235: Ce Declaration Of Conformity
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