3D Systems CubePro User manual

CubePro™
Power Supply Replacement Guide
Original Instructions
Prosumer 3D Printer

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1INTRODUCTION
COPYRIGHT
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contains proprietary information that is the property of 3D Systems, Inc. Cubify, and the 3D Systems logo are registered trademarks
of 3D Systems, Inc. CubePro is a trademark of 3D Systems, Inc. Use of the Cubify.com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms
of Service and Privacy Policy.
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE: Changes or modications to this equipment not specically approved by 3D Systems may void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
KCC
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This equipment is home use (Class B) electromagnetic wave suitability equipment and to be used mainly at home and it can be used
in all areas.
COMPLIANCE
This equipment conforms with International Electric Committee (IEC) 60950-1 and meets the requirements of the applicable EC
directives.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter
tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

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WARRANTY
3D Systems warrants that the CubePro 3D Printer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, during the applicable
warranty period, when used under the normal conditions described in the documentation provided to you, including this User Guide. 3D
Systems will promptly repair or replace the CubePro 3D Printer, if required, to make it free of defects during the warranty period. This
warranty excludes (i) normal consumable or expendable parts (such as Material Cartridges), (ii) repairs required during the warranty
period because of abnormal use or conditions (such as riots, oods, misuse, neglect or improper service by anyone except 3D Systems
or its authorized service provider), and (iii) repairs required during the warranty period because of the use of non-integrated, non-
approved or non-licensed materials with the CubePro 3D Printer. The warranty period for the CubePro 3D printer is the shorter of (i)
90 days from the date your CubePro 3D printer is activated or (ii) 24 months after the CubePro 3D Printer is shipped from 3D Systems
to the end customer or intermediary. For consumers who are covered by consumer protection laws or regulations in their country of
purchase or, if different, their country of residence, the benets conferred by our ninety (90) day warranty are in addition to, and operate
concurrently with, all rights and remedies conveyed by such consumer protection laws and regulations, including but not limited to
these additional rights.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE ONLY WARRANTY PROVIDED FOR THE CUBEPRO 3D PRINTER. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT
PERMITTED BY LAW, 3D SYSTEMS EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES FOR THE CUBEPRO 3D PRINTER
AND EACH OF ITS COMPONENTS, WHETHER THOSE WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3D SYSTEMS WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES (SUCH AS LOSS OF PROFIT OR EMPLOYEE’S TIME) REGARDLESS OF THE REASON. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE
LIABILITY AND/OR OBLIGATIONS OF 3D SYSTEMS ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE, LEASE, LICENSE AND/OR USE OF THE
EQUIPMENT BY YOU OR OTHERS EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE CUBEPRO 3D PRINTER.
Warranty Hotline from the Americas
888-598-1440 inside the US and
[phone] outside the US
weekdays during normal business hours
or by email at cubifysupport@cubify.
com.
Warranty Hotline from Europe
[phone] (UK) or
[phone] (DE) weekdays during
normal business hours or by email at
[e-mail].
Warranty Hotline from Europe
[phone] (UK) or
[phone] (DE) weekdays
during normal business hours or by
email at [e-mail].

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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
HOT SURFACE HAZARD: A HOT SURFACE IS ACCESSIBLE IN THE VICINITY OF THIS SIGN OR AT THE PRINT
JET. AVOID CONTACT WITH THESE AREAS. HOT SURFACES CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to equipment, or could cause
personal injury.
Caution: Indicates a pinch point hazard that could cause personal injury.
SHOCK WARNING: INDICATES A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide.
• Do not modify any safety features or make modications to the CubePro. Doing so is prohibited and voids the warranty.
• Use of print materials other than genuine 3D Systems components may void the warranty.
WARNING: HAZARDOUS MOVING PARTS. KEEP FINGERS AND OTHER BODY PARTS AWAY.
HOT SURFACE HAZARD: DO NOT TOUCH THE PRINT JETS DURING SETUP AND OPERATION. THE PRINT JETS
BECOME VERY HOT.
Caution: Read and follow all instruction prior to setting up the printer.
SHOCK WARNING: DUE TO RISK OF SHOCK, AVOID CONTACT WITH ALL INTERNAL ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS.
WARNING: THE CUBEPRO SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIANS. PRIOR TO
ANY PART REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM
UTILITY POWER.
HOT SURFACE HAZARD: WHEN PRINTING WITH ABS MATERIAL, THE INTERIOR (PRINT CHAMBER) OF THE
PRINTER WILL HEAT TO A PREDETERMINED TEMPERATURE. THE SURFACE OF THE PRINT CHAMBER HEATER
WILL BE HOT. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE PRINT CHAMBER HEATER AND NOTE THAT OTHER COMPONENTS
INSIDE THE PRINT CHAMBER MAY BE HOT.
To ensure safety, please exercise caution when operating your CubePro. Read and follow all safety precautions as outlined in this
user guide. Be careful when operating your CubePro to ensure proper printing and be mindful of and avoid hot surfaces.

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3AT A GLANCE
A
B
C
A
Inner Floor
B
Outer Floor
C
Power Supply

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CONNECTIONS
Front
Direct Current Side
AB
A
Positive Connection
B
Negative Connection
Positive Connection Negative Connection
401894 - Gray Wire 401884 - Green Wire and Yellow Wire
Main PCB Fan - Red Wire Main PCB Fan - Black Wire
401889-00 - Green Wire

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Rear
Alternating Current Side
A
401882 - Blue Wire and Brown Wire
B
401883 - Green/Yellow Wire
AB

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4 REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY
TOOLS NEEDED
• 2 mm Hex Driver
• 3 mm Hex Driver
• #2 Phillips Screwdriver
REPLACING THE POWER SUPPLY
WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THESE COMPONENTS, ENSURE YOU ARE WEARING A WELL-GROUNDED
ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) STRAP. ESD PROTECTION IS REQUIRED.
WARNING: NEVER PULL ON WIRES TO DISCONNECT THE CONNECTORS. THIS COULD DAMAGE THE WIRES
AND THE CONNECTORS AND VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
WARNING: EVEN AFTER THE PRINTER HAS BEEN TURNED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER, IT
IS POSSIBLE TO STILL CONTAIN RESIDUAL VOLTAGE. EXTREME CAUTION IS REQUIRED.
1. Remove all print cartridges and the jet wiper assembly.
NOTE: Refer to the section titled Replacing A Material Cartridge in
chapter 6 of the User Guide.
2. Navigate to the Print Pad Calibration screen and select LEVEL
PLATE.
3. Once the print pad has raised, turn off the main power switch on the
right side of the printer.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the printer.
WARNING: THE PRINTER MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM
UTILITY POWER BEFORE PROCEEDING.
5. Using a 3 mm hex head driver, loosen and remove all nine (9)
3mm hex head bolts securing the inner oor. Retain the screws for
reassembly.

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6. Lift the front edge of the oor and secure it through the slot to the front
chassis crossbar with a zip tie.
7. Using a 3 mm hex driver, loosen and remove all four (4) screws
securing the power supply cover to the inner oor and remove the cover.
8. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove both (2) Phillips screws
securing the wire connectors to the positive and negative terminals.
Retain the screws for reinstallation.
NOTE: Make note of each connection so they will be
reconnected properly during reassembly.
9. Remove the 401883 blade connector (A) from the blade terminal.
Carefully disconnect 401882 (B), the two (2) pin connector, from the
power supply.
B A

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10. Using a 2 mm hex driver, loosen and remove the four (4) screws
securing the power supply to the standoff pems and remove the power
supply.
NOTE: The screws will be reused for reassembly.
11. Place the new power supply over the standoffs and insert the original
screws.
CAUTION: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN WORKING AROUND
CIRCUIT BOARDS. COMPONENTS ARE EASILY DAMAGED
AND ANY DAMAGE MAY VOID YOUR MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY.
12. Using the 2 mm hex driver, carefully tighten the screws to secure the
power supply.
CAUTION: DAMAGE TO THE POWER SUPPLY CAN OCCUR
IF THE SCREWS ARE OVER-TIGHTENED. EXERCISE
CAUTION WHEN TIGHTENING THE SCREWS.
13. Carefully connect the blade connector (A) and the two (2) wire
connector to the back of the power supply.
NOTE: Depending on your printer model, some junctions may
not be used. Refer to your notes and the connections diagram
on page 4. If you need further assistance, contact support.
B A