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Page 1: User Guide
User Guide ProJet® x60 Series 3D Printers ProJet 160, 126C, 360, 460Plus Part Number 95043 Rev. A 5/12/13 All Rights Reserved... - Page 2 Limitations of Warranty and Liability This information is provided by 3D Systems for the convenience of its customers. It is believed to be reli- able, but NO REPRESENTATIONS, GUARANTEES, OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND ARE MADE AS TO ITS ACCURACY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, OR THE RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED THEREFROM.
- Page 3 ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide foregoing. Any customer not wishing to be bound should return this material to 3D Systems. Nothing con- tained herein is to be considered as permission, recommendation, nor as an inducement to practice any patented invention without permission of the patent owner.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1.6.2 Printer Interior ................8 1.6.3 ProJet x60 Series Rear View ............10 1.6.4 ProJet x60 Series Rear View - Connections ........11 1.6.5 Service Station.................. 12 1.6.6 Carriage and Print Head ..............13 1.6.7 Pogo Pins and Septum ..............14 1.6.8 Control Knob Operations .............. - Page 5 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide 3.4.1 Example - Dirty Service Station ............26 3.4.2 Example - Clean Service Station ............27 3.4.3 Cleaning Procedure ................27 4 Post-Processing................. 29 4.1 Post-Processing Using Water Cure ............29 4.2 Post-Processing With ColorBond™............29 5 Additional Operations ...............
- Page 6 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide 7.12 Additional Information ................63 7.12.1 Materials ..................63 7.12.2 Service.................... 63 7.13 Calling for Service................... 64 7.14 Contact 3D Systems ................64 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13...
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Page 7: Projet X60 Series Overview
ProJet x60 Series the most cost-effective 3D printers available today for rapid prototyping. In addition, the ProJet x60 Series share the same hardware and controls, with the only differences outlined in the table above. This commonality makes training a simple matter for facilities that have multiple machines. -
Page 8: Specifications
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.2 Specifications Specifications apply to all ProJet x60 models, unless noted otherwise. Printer Dimensions and Type ProJet 160/260C: • With top cover closed: 29” wide x 31” deep x 55”... - Page 9 ® VisiJet PXL™ Core™ with VisiJet PXL™ Binder High Performance Composite 3D Systems is always evaluating new materials for use with your printer. For the latest information check the Materials section of our Web site: 3dscentral.3dsystems.com. 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved...
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Page 10: Computer/System Requirements
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview Print Head All models: • HP11 clear ProJet 260C/460Plus: • HP57 tricolor Liquid Waste System Disposable absorbent waste tray - no liquid to spill 1.3 Computer/System Requirements 1.3.1 Software •... -
Page 11: Important Terms
ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview During printing, binder is first applied with a higher saturation to the edges of the part, creating a strong “shell” for the part exterior. In a color printer, this shell will contain the colors. Next, an infrastructure that works like strong scaffolding is created for the part walls, which are also built with a higher saturation of binder for added strength. - Page 12 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview Deck - Area surrounding the Build Bed. Feeder - Printer component that stores PXL Core. Core that is vacuumed up after a build, or Core that is manually emptied from the Build Bed, is recycled and returned to the Feeder for reuse.
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Page 13: Projet X60 Components
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6 ProJet x60 Components The main components of the ProJet x60 systems are highlighted below. Unless specified other wise, all components are the same on all four printers. 1.6.1 System Exterior... -
Page 14: Printer Interior
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.2 Printer Interior Number Component Build Chamber (All Models) Binder Cartridge (shown removed) Debris Separator (shown removed) Vacuum Hose Service Station Deck Fast Axis Assembly Build Bed Front Overflow 3dscentral.3dsystems.com... - Page 15 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview Post-Processing Unit (360 and 460Plus only) Air Wand Air Hose Perforated Floor 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13...
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Page 16: Projet X60 Series Rear View
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.3 ProJet x60 Series Rear View Number Component Rear Panel Hand hold Location of Vacuum Port - External Core Recycling Unit (ProJet 160/260C only) Electronics Box (E-Box) Power Connection and... -
Page 17: Projet X60 Series Rear View - Connections
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.4 ProJet x60 Series Rear View - Connections Number Component Power Switch Power Cord Connection Network Cable Connection (Ethernet/RJ-45) Diagnostic LEDs 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13... -
Page 18: Service Station
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.5 Service Station Number Component Cover Wick Squeegees Fill Cap (Cleaning Solution) Front Overflow 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13... -
Page 19: Carriage And Print Head
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.6 Carriage and Print Head ProJet 160/360 ProJet 260C/460Plus Number Component Cover Print Head (HP 11) Carriage Plug (ProJet 160/360 only) Color Print Head (HP 57) (ProJet 260C/460Plus only) Printhead Tubing 3dscentral.3dsystems.com... -
Page 20: Pogo Pins And Septum
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.6.7 Pogo Pins and Septum ProJet 160/260 ProJet 260C/460Plus Number Component Pogo Pins - Binder Printhead (HP 11) Septum - Binder Printhead (HP11) Pogo Pins - Color Printhead (HP 57) (ProJet 260C/460Plus only) 1.6.8 Control Knob Operations... -
Page 21: Lcd Menu Overview - Projet 160
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.7 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 160 Main Menu Printhead Submenu Build Chamber Submenu VACUUM MAIN MENU > MAIN MENU > EXTERNAL CLEANING CHANGE PRINTHEAD RAISE PLATFORM PREP BUILD CHAMBER FILL BED &... -
Page 22: Lcd Menu Overview - Projet 460Plus
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide ProJet x60 Series Overview 1.10 LCD Menu Overview - ProJet 460Plus Main Menu Printhead Submenu Build Chamber Submenu VACUUM/CLEANING MAIN MENU > MAIN MENU > PREP BUILD CHAMBER CHANGE PRINTHEADS RAISE PLATFORM STATUS REPORT FILL BED &... -
Page 23: Setup And Print The Build
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 2 Setup And Print The Build This section will briefly introduce you to using 3DPrint to get your part ready to build. Then it will show you how to get your ProJet x60 ready and actually print your part. For all the details on using 3DPrint, refer to the 3DPrint User Manual. -
Page 24: Check The Default Settings
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 2.3 Check The Default Settings Before you start your build, check the settings for the printer. 2.3.1 Printer Settings 1. Select Settings > Printer Settings to display the Printer Settings dialog. 2. -
Page 25: Print The Build
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build A clean, properly prepared Build Bed 2.6 Print the Build 1. Select Build > on the Toolbar to display the Printing Options dialog. • Layer Print Range allows you to print either the entire build or just a selected range of layers. •... -
Page 26: Dry The Part
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build • Cross-section view (2D) of the current build • Part orientation of the current build as it is printing, in the X-Z Axis (side view) 2.7 Dry The Part When your part is finished printing, the printer runs a drying cycle. -
Page 27: Using The Removable Build Plate
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build After the bulk of the Core is removed from the Build Bed, gently pick up the part and place it in the Core Recycling Unit (160 and 260C) or built-in Post-Processing Unit (360 and 460Plus) where you can clean the part of any remaining Core with the Air Wand. -
Page 28: Next Step: Cleaning The Printer
® ProJet x60Pro Series User Guide Setup And Print The Build 5. Gently lift the Build Plate (and the part) and place it in the Core Recycling Station. 6. When you have cleaned your part and removed it from the Build Plate, clean any remaining Core off the Build Plate. -
Page 29: Routine Cleaning
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning 3 Routine Cleaning This chapter describes the routine cleaning you should complete after every build. This will prepare the printer for the next build and keep the printer running smoothly. These tasks take only a few minutes to per- form but make a huge difference in how well your printer runs. -
Page 30: Empty The Debris Separator
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning Important: Never vacuum up water or other fluids - it will clog the vacuum system. 3.2 Empty The Debris Separator After vacuuming, empty the Debris Separator. The Debris Separator catches any large particles and keeps those pieces from being recycled into the feeder. -
Page 31: Clean The Fast Axis Rails And Carriage
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning 3.3 Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage Keeping the Fast Axis Rails and Carriage clean will keep the Carriage moving smoothly and thus optimize printing accuracy. 1. Open the printer top cover and pull the fast axis forward until it stops. 2. -
Page 32: Clean The Service Station
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning 3.4 Clean The Service Station The function of the Service Station is to clean the print head during printing. Clean the Service Station after every build to remove residue buildup and ensure the print head is kept clean. Before you begin: •... -
Page 33: Example - Clean Service Station
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning 3.4.2 Example - Clean Service Station 3.4.3 Cleaning Procedure 1. Place paper towels around the Service Station, and between the Service Station and the Build Bed. 2. Cover the front overflow with paper towels. 3. - Page 34 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Routine Cleaning 4. Position the squirt bottle close to the station and squirt water into the service station. 5. Use the cotton swabs or a paper towel and wipe the service station thoroughly. Use a brush or the Pick to scrape excess Core out of any corners. 7.
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Page 35: Post-Processing
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Post-Processing 4 Post-Processing After your 3D model is dry and fine cleaned, it can be infiltrated. When high strength is not critical, Water Cure is a quick, easy way to finish parts. The best concept models are made using ColorBond™. Strength- Max™... -
Page 36: Additional Operations
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5 Additional Operations When you start a print job, 3DPrint checks the printer to ensure there are enough materials to com- plete the job and that the printer is properly prepared before starting the job. If the printer does not have enough Core, binder, or print head life to complete the job, a message appears in the Printer Status dialog telling you what you need to do to prepare the printer before printing. -
Page 37: Ready To Print
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5.2.1 Ready to Print In the examples above, the Printer Status dialog shows the printer is ready for printing. Notice that each item shows OK, and the Print button is enabled. From here you would choose your printing options and click Print to start the job. -
Page 38: Not Ready To Print
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5.2.2 Not Ready to Print If there are not enough materials to complete the job, or the printer is not properly prepared, a mes- sage appears similar to the examples in red above. When any one of these messages appears, the Print button is disabled. -
Page 39: Change Print Head
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5.3 Change Print Head If the Printer Status dialog indicates a print head needs changing, follow the steps below. 1. Open the printer top cover. 2. On the printer’s LCD menu, select PRINT HEAD then CHANGE PRINT HEAD... - Page 40 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 6. Get an alcohol crush-tube swab. Snap it to break the glass inside, and squeeze the tube to saturate the swab 7. Wipe off all the pogo pins for (both) printhead(s) (inside the carriage) with the alcohol swab. Use addi- tional swabs if needed.
- Page 41 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 8. Wet a paper towel with distilled water and wipe the underside of the Carriage. Keep wiping until the towel picks up no more debris or ink. 9. Dry with a clean paper towel. 10.
- Page 42 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 11. Insert the new printhead. Press down firmly on the top of the printhead, at the same side as the pogo pins, to securely fit the printhead into its slot. 12. On a ProJet 260C, also insert the other printhead that is not being replaced. 13.
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Page 43: Add Binder
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5.4 Add Binder If there is not enough binder in one or more of the cartridges, 3DPrint displays BINDER LOW in the Printer Status dialog. Important: Do not add binder unless you are prompted to in the 3DPrint Printer Status dialog. To add binder, follow the steps below. -
Page 44: Add Core Material
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 5.5 Add Core Material 3DPrint evaluates the geometry of the part to determine if there is enough Core material in the Feeder to complete the build. If there is not enough, 3DPrint displays ADD CORE in the Printer Status dialog. -
Page 45: Add Cleaning Solution
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations Do not continue running the vacuum after the Feeder is Full message appears. If you continue to vac- uum material into the feeder, the LCD will display FEEDER LIMIT and the vacuum will be disabled. THE FEEDER IS FULL AUTO SHUTOFF IN 10 SEC KEEP VACUUM ON... -
Page 46: Position Build Piston
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Additional Operations 3. Insert a new Waste Tray into its compartment. Ensure the Tray is pushed all the way in. 4. Replace the rear panel. 5.8 Position Build Piston The Build platform must be in its proper position at the top of the Build Bed in order for the printer to fill the bed and spread a layer of Core before starting a print job. -
Page 47: Printer Maintenance
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Printer Maintenance 6 Printer Maintenance This chapter details how to perform maintenance on your printer and how to prepare your printer for stor- age if you will not be running it for extended periods. Most of these procedures are only performed when you are prompted to in the 3DPrint Maintenance dialog. -
Page 48: Piston Screw Lubrication
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Printer Maintenance 6. Slide the Carriage back and forth to distribute the grease evenly over the Top Rail. 7. Clean the excess grease off the Top Rail and Carriage. 8. Reset the Maintenance Counter in 3D Print. Number Component Fast Axis Grease Fitting... - Page 49 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Printer Maintenance 6. Wipe the Piston Screw clean of old grease, dust, etc. Number Component Piston Screw 7. Squirt grease onto a paper towel and spread the grease up and down the Piston Screw to evenly dis- tribute it over the entire length of the screw.
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Page 50: Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Printer Maintenance 6.4 Slow Axis Bearing Lubrication Frequency: When prompted in 3DPrint, or when you receive an Error 2303-0. 1. Locate the round plastic cover on the Deck to the left of the Build Bed and close to the Service Station. 2. -
Page 51: Clean The Spreader Roller
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Printer Maintenance 6.5 Clean The Spreader Roller Frequency: On a regular schedule, depending on your usage. Or, whenever the printer has problems related to the surface finish of horizontal surfaces. 1. On the LCD, select then . -
Page 52: Upgrading The Firmware
At some point it may be necessary to upgrade the firmware that resides in your printer. You should only do this when instructed to by your local Service Provider or by 3D Systems Service. 1. Open 3DPrint and select the printer you will be upgrading. Make sure the printer is powered up and online. -
Page 53: Troubleshooting The Projet X60 Printers
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7 Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers If you should encounter any problems with your ProJet x60, the steps below will help you troubleshoot the problem and, in most cases, correct it yourself. If you need to call service, we’ve provided a list of the infor- mation to have ready for your Service Provider. -
Page 54: Try This First
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.1 Try This First Before calling for service, follow these steps: 1. Clean the machine thoroughly! This includes all parts of the deck, service station, axis rails, pulley teeth, and pogo pins. Remove any debris build up at the ends of travel, on the axis rail and even on the axis rail supports. -
Page 55: Problems Powering Up
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.2 Problems Powering Up If your printer does not power up normally, use the flowchart below to isolate the problem. 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13... -
Page 56: Print Head Errors/Weak Parts
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.3 Print Head Errors/Weak Parts This section covers two types of problems, which share a common set of solutions. • Weak parts that break too easily when handled. • Error codes that indicate a problem with the print head. -
Page 57: Troubleshoot Print Head/Weak Parts
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.3.2 Troubleshoot Print Head/Weak Parts If your printer is reporting print head errors, or is building parts that break too easily, follow the flowchart below. Also see Section 7.8, ’Part Quality Issues Streaky/Striped Parts, Delamination, Weak Parts’. -
Page 58: Motion Errors/Fast Axis
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.4 Motion Errors/Fast Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Fast Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions. Error Codes covered in this section: •... -
Page 59: Troubleshoot Fast Axis
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.4.1 Troubleshoot Fast Axis If your printer is reporting Fast Axis errors, follow the flowchart below. How to do it To perform the cleaning and lubrication called for in the flowchart, see: •... -
Page 60: Motion Errors/Slow Axis
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.5 Motion Errors/Slow Axis There are a number of Error Codes the printer may report that all relate to the Slow Axis, and that all share a common set of solutions. Error Codes covered in this section: •... -
Page 61: Troubleshoot Slow Axis
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.5.1 Troubleshoot Slow Axis If your printer is reporting Slow Axis errors, follow the flowchart below. 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13... -
Page 62: Network Errors/Cannot Connect To Printer
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.6 Network Errors/Cannot Connect to Printer If you have trouble connecting to your printer over the network, follow the troubleshooting flowchart below. 3dscentral.3dsystems.com All Rights Reserved 5/12/13... -
Page 63: Network Errors/Packet Timeout
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.7 Network Errors/Packet Timeout Explanation: The Packet Time Out error is a result of lost or impaired communication between the printer and the PC. A Packet Time Out error may also occur if the file is too large and the PC cannot transfer the file data fast enough. -
Page 64: Part Quality Issues Streaky/Striped Parts, Delamination, Weak Parts
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.8 Part Quality Issues Streaky/Striped Parts, Delamination, Weak Parts Explanation: In a color print job, streaky or striped parts are easy to identify (see photo below). The streaks or stripes are caused either by Core buildup on the print head, a failed print head, or an electrical issue within the printer. -
Page 65: Part Quality Issues Bad Surface Finish
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.9 Part Quality Issues Bad Surface Finish The problems behind bad surface finish on parts will be different depending on whether the rough surface is in the vertical plane or the horizontal plane. 7.9.1 Bad Horizontal Surface Finish Explanation: A bad surface finish on horizontal surfaces is usually the result of debris buildup on the Spreader Roller. -
Page 66: Miscellaneous Problems
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers Solution - Print Head Troubleshoot using Section 7.3, ’Print Head Errors/Weak Parts’. Solution - Motion Problems • Clean the Fast Axis Rails. See Section 3.3, ’Clean The Fast Axis Rails and Carriage’. 7.10 Miscellaneous Problems 7.10.1 Vacuum Has Low/No Suction Explanation: This is usually an indication that the Debris Separator needs to be emptied and cleaned, or... -
Page 67: Binder Cartridge Is Full But 3Dprint Indicates Empty
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers • Turn the printer power off. • Wait a full 60 seconds for the motors, valves, etc. to completely reset. • Turn the printer power back on. If after checking these items the problem persists, contact your Service Provider. 7.10.2 Binder Cartridge is Full But 3DPrint Indicates Empty Explanation: This is usually caused by a damaged binder cartridge, or a failure in the binder cartridge pocket. -
Page 68: Error Codes And Messages Background Details
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers 7.11 Error Codes and Messages Background Details Below is a more detailed explanation of some of the error codes and messages the printer may report. ERROR CODE Error 40800 Explanation: 1000ml is the expected life of a print head that uses clear binder. -
Page 69: Additional Information
® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Troubleshooting the ProJet x60 Printers ERROR CODE Error 1905 Explanation: This error is caused by a layer that is too large for the printer’s buffer. The printer is unable to process the layer and reports the error. -
Page 70: Calling For Service
Service. LED 1 24 V 7.14 Contact 3D Systems If you have any questions about your 3D ProJet or the 3DPrint Software, please contact your local Reseller/Service Provider. If they are unable to help, contact us directly. - Page 71 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Index Numerics Dimensions and Type - Printer, 2 Dry The Part, 20 3D Print Setup dialog, 18 3D Print, Main Window, 17 3D Print, Maintenance Dialog, 41 3D Printing description, 1 Empty The Debris Filter, 24 Error 1000, 50 Error 1001, 50 Error 1003, 50, , 62...
- Page 72 ® ProJet x60 Series User Guide Index Printer Status Dialog, Change Print Head Message, Important Terms, 5 Printer Status Dialog, Close Cover Message, 40 Infiltration, Definition, 6 Printer Status Dialog, Messages, 30 Information, 16 Printer Status Dialog, Raise Build, 40 Install 3D Print, 17 Printer Status, Dialog, 19 Installation, ZPrint/ZEdit, 17...