Tip Calibration - µ-Dimension 180-00108 uPrint User Manual

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Tip calibration:

Tip Replacement requires Tip Calibration.
1. Select Start Part (flashing) - the printer will run two calibration parts.
• The printer will automatically build a Z Calibration part, measure the part and calibrate the Z Axis for tip
depth and tip level (approximately 5 minutes). The Z calibration is automatic.
• The printer will then automatically build an XY Calibration part (approximately 10 minutes). You must
inspect the XY Calibration part and calibrate the X and Y axis for tip offset:
2. When the XY Calibration part is complete the printer will display Remove Part and Select XY Adjust-
ment - X:0, Y:0
3. Remove the XY tip calibration part from the printer.
4. Inspect the part and calibrate the X and Y axis (See
A. Use the magnifier from the Welcome Kit to view the support road (shown in red).
B. Identify the location on the +X or –X side of the part where the support road is best centered within
the model boundaries (shown in blue).
C. Read the number closest to this location. This is the required X Tip Offset adjustment. If the
number is on the -X side, a negative offset is required.
D. Select Increment or Decrement to input the X offset adjustment - the value will change in the
upper display window (by default, the printer will be ready to accept the X value).
E. When you are satisfied with your X offset value, Select Y and repeat steps A- D to identify and
input the required Y Tip Offset adjustment.
5. Select Done after you have input the X and Y offsets. The printer will return to Maintenance. Run the
XY calibration a second time to be sure the values changed the offset properly.
Document Number 206465-0001
Figure 57: Example XY Tip Offset Part.
This example requires an adjustment of X = + 2, Y = - 4
Figure 57).
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