3D Systems CubePro User manual

CubePro™
Cartridge Bay 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
E
A
Cartridge Bay 1
B
Inner Floor
C
Cartridge Bay 2
D
Cartridge Bay 3
E
Outer Floor
F
Jet Wiper
B C D
F

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A
B
CE F G H
I
J
K
A
Cartridge Bay 1
B
Cartridge 1 Sensor
C
Delivery Tube 1
D
Interior Heater
E
Cartridge Bay 2
F
Cartridge 2 Sensor
G
Delivery Tube 2
H
Delivery Tube 3
I
Cartridge 3 Sensor
J
Cartridge Bay 3
K
Cartridge Bay 2 Hinges
D

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Cartridge Bay 2
A
Clamp Roller
B
Cartridge Alignment Guides
C
Cartridge 2 Sensor
D
Material Cartridge Mount Rings
E
Cartridge Sensor Shim
F
Cartridge Sensor
G
Cartridge Sensor Connector
A B
D
C
E
F
B
G

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Connections
Back
Front
J1
J2
J3
J4
J5
J6
J7
J17
J8
J8B
J9
J10
J15
J12
J18B
J14
J13
J16
Junction Cable Part
J1 401889 X Loom
J2 401889 Y Loom
J3 401889 Z Loom
J4 401889 Extruder 1
J5 401889 Extruder 2
J6 401889 Extruder 3
J7 401893 Relay
J8 401889 Limit Switch
J8B 401897 Host USB
J9 401895 Cartridge 1 Sensor
J10 401889 Head Loom
J12 401899 Display Cable
J13 401896 Cartridge 2 Sensor
J14 401896 Cartridge 3 Sensor
J15 401892 LED
J16 401894 Relay to Power Supply
J17 401889 Print Jet Nozzles
J18B 401898 Device USB

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4 REPLACING CARTRIDGE BAYS
TOOLS NEEDED
• 2 mm Hex Driver
• 2.5 mm Hex Driver
• 3 mm Hex Driver
• 7 mm wrench
• 8 mm wrench
• Wire Cutters
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.
NOTE: Refer to the section titled Replacing A Material Cartridge in chapter 6 of the User Guide.
2. Move the print pad to its lowest position.
3. Remove the jet wiper assembly.
4. Navigate to the Print Pad Calibration screen and select LEVEL PLATE.
5. Once the print pad has raised, turn off the main power switch on the right side of the printer.
6. Disconnect the power cord from the printer.
WARNING: THE PRINTER MUST BE POWERED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FROM UTILITY POWER.

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7. Using a 2.5 mm hex nut driver, loosen and remove the four (4) screws
securing the interior heater to the standoffs. Carefully set the heater
aside on top of the printer oor.
8. Using a 3 mm hex head driver, loosen and remove all nine (9) 3
mm hex head bolts securing the inner oor. Retain the screws for
reassembly.
9. Lift the front of the oor plate and carefully disconnect the cables from
the cartridge sensors.

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10. Using wire cutters, carefully cut the six (6) zip ties securing the delivery
tube nuts to the inner oor.
CAUTION: Remove all remnants of the wire ties. Any plastic
that may drop into the components can cause damage if left
there.
11. Route the delivery tube nuts to the rounded openings in the inner oor
and push them through.
12. Carefully tilt the inner oor at an angle and pull it out of the printer.
CAUTION: Ensure the heater assembly is properly supported
as you tilt the oor. Place the heater assembly on the printer
outer oor away from other components.
Top
Front
Bottom

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13. To replace cartridge bay 1 PCB only, loosen and remove both 2.5 mm
hex head screws securing the cartridge bay PCB assembly to cartridge
bay 1. Proceed to step 16.
NOTE: The same steps for replacing cartridge bay 1 PCB
can be applied to replacing cartridge bay 3 PCB.
NOTE: For replacement of cartridge bay 2 PCB, proceed to
step 17.
NOTE: For replacement of cartridge bay 2, proceed to step
18.
14. Using a 3 mm hex driver and an 8 mm wrench, loosen and remove
all three (3) 3 mm hex head screws (A) and 8 mm nuts (B) securing
cartridge bay 1 to the inner oor. Remove cartridge bay 1. Retain all
hardware for reinstallation.
15. Insert the three (3) 3 mm hex head screws (A) through the cartridge
bay and then through the inner oor.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the screws. Over-tightening
the screws could damage the inner oor and void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
Back Left
A
Back Left View
A

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16. Insert both (2) 2.5 mm hex head screws through the cartridge sensor
and cartridge sensor shim. Secure the screws through the inner oor,
to the cartridge bay.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the screws. Over-tightening
the screws could damage the cartridge sensor and void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
NOTE: Proceed to step 21 if no other parts are being
replaced.
17. To replace cartridge bay 2 PCB, loosen and remove both 2.5 mm hex
head screws securing the cartridge bay sensor assembly to cartridge
bay 2.
NOTE: To install cartridge bay 2 PCB, proceed to step 20.
18. To replace cartridge bay 2, loosen and remove the four (4) 2.5 mm hex
head cap screws (A) and 7 mm nuts (B) securing the lower hinge of
cartridge 2 to the inner oor.
Bottom of Inner Floor
A
B

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19. Place cartridge bay2 on top of the inner oor. Insert the four (4) 2.5
mm hex head screws through the lower hinges and the inner oor and
attach the four 7 mm nuts. Tighten the nuts.
NOTE: Proceed to step 21 if no other parts are being
replaced.
20. Secure the cartridge sensor assembly to the bottom of cartridge bay 2
by inserting and tightening both (2) 2.5 mm hex head screws.
CAUTION: Do not over-tighten the screws. Over-tightening
the screws could damage the cartridge sensor and void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
21. Carefully tilt the inner oor at an angle and place it into the printer.
CAUTION: As you rotate the inner oor horizontally, make
note of the position of the interior heater assembly.
Bottom of Inner Floor

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22. Route the delivery tube nuts through the holes in the inner oor and
position them where they will be secured.
23. Using zip ties, secure the delivery tube nuts to the inner oor. Cut off
any excess plastic from the zip ties.
CAUTION: Remove all remnants of the wire ties. Any plastic
that may drop into the components can cause damage if left
there.
24. Reconnect the material cartridge bay sensors.
25. Maneuver the interior heater and position it above the inner oor.
26. Lower the inner oor and align the screw holes with the standoffs
underneath.
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Bottom

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27. Insert the original nine (9) screws that were removed in step 5 and
secure the inner oor to the standoffs using a 3 mm hex head driver.
28. Place the heater onto the standoffs and insert the four (4) 2.5 mm hex
head screws. Using a 2.5 mm hex head driver, secure the heater to the
standoffs.
29. Connect the power cord to the printer and turn on the main power
switch. Turn on the touchscreen display.
30. Install the jet wiper assembly.
31. Install the material cartridges. Refer to the user guide for more
information.
32. Once the material cartridges have been installed, navigate to the
Materials screen and select CARTRIDGE STATUS. Verify that the
installed cartridges are recognized by the printer.

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