Ackuretta DENTIQ User manual

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Document Version: 1.0
Product Version: DENTIQ (Firmware version 3.7.4)
Release Date: March 9, 2021

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Contents
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Contents
Legal................................................................................................ i
1 About Your Printer....................................................................... 1
1.1 Specifications..............................................................................................1
1.2 Features.........................................................................................................2
1.3 Package contents......................................................................................2
1.4 Printer overview.........................................................................................3
1.5 Printer interface ......................................................................................... 4
1.6 Web interface .............................................................................................6
2 Getting started ............................................................................. 7
2.1 Unboxing your printer............................................................................. 7
2.2 What you need...........................................................................................8
2.3 Setup environment...................................................................................9
2.3.1 Temperature: 18° - 25° C .....................................................10
2.3.2 UV-Filtered Lighting ..............................................................10
2.3.3 Ventilation .................................................................................10
2.4 Connecting your printer to a network ............................................11
2.5 Attaching the vat.....................................................................................11
2.6 Adding resin to the vat .........................................................................12
2.7 Attaching the build platform..............................................................12
3 Printing........................................................................................ 15
3.1 Designing the 3D model ......................................................................15
3.1.1 3rd-party software..................................................................16
3.1.2 Making your print file............................................................16
3.2 Starting the print process ....................................................................17
3.2.1 Printing via a USB device .....................................................17
3.2.2 Printing via the web console ..............................................18
3.3 The print process.....................................................................................20

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4 Post-processing .......................................................................... 21
4.1 Removing the Build Platform .............................................................21
4.2 Removing the print from the build platform ...............................22
4.3 Cleaning and drying your print .........................................................22
4.4 Removing the supports ........................................................................24
4.5 Curing your print in a UV box ............................................................24
5 Maintaining your printer........................................................... 27
5.1 Using the Clean Vat function..............................................................27
5.2 Cleaning the vat.......................................................................................29
6 Configuring your printer ........................................................... 31
6.1 Updating Settings...................................................................................32
6.2 Material settings......................................................................................32
6.3 Connecting to a network .....................................................................34
6.3.1 Connecting to a wired network.........................................34
6.3.2 Connecting to a wireless network....................................35
6.3.3 Configuring a static IP address..........................................36

1About Your
Printer
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About Your Printer
DENTIQ is a highly precise chairside 3D printer designed to pro-
vide a premium ownership experience for every type of user.
Equipped with auto-calibration and 100+ precalibrated materials,
DENTIQ offers a simpler learning curve for beginners while provid-
ing the same level of accuracy and consistency that professionals
are looking for.
1.1 Specifications
Table 1: Printer Specifications
3D printing technology LCD
Machine size 25 (L) x 23 (W) x 38 (H) cm
Weight 10 Kg
Print size 120 x 68 x 140 mm
XY resolution 47 μm
Slice thickness 30 ~ 200 μm
Resin wavelength 405 nm
Power supply 110 ~ 240 V, 50 ~ 60 Hz

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1.2 Features
•Auto-calibration
•47-micron Pixel Size For Precision & Accuracy
•Easy Part Replacement
•100+ Validated Materials
•Modern Piano Black Finish
•Failsafe Vat Frame
•Vat Standoffs Protect Vat Film
•Ergonomic Touchscreen
•Swivel UV-filter Hood
•Minimal Learning Curve
•Premium Ownership Experience
•2-year Warranty
1.3 Package contents
•Two replacement print screens
•One extra vat
•Power cable
•Network cable
•M2.5 Hex key
•Wi-Fi dongle
•2-year warranty

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1.4 Printer overview

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1.5 Printer interface
When you turn on your printer, the machine takes a moment to
load and then shows the Home screen.
The Home screen allows access to the following functions and
information.

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Table 2: Home Screen Buttons
Button Description
Print The Print screen is the pri-
mary screen for uploading
files and starting the print
process. For more informa-
tion, see “Printing” on
page 15.
Clean Vat Remove pieces of prints that
did not stick to the build plat-
form during printing. Use the
Clean Vat function whenever
the print fails. For more infor-
mation, see “Using the Clean
Vat function” on page 27.
Network Connect to either a wired or
wireless network. For instruc-
tions on how to set up a net-
work connection, see
“Connecting to a network” on
page 34.
Logs View a list of the print, sys-
tem, and error events on this
printer.

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The printer IP address is shown in the top-right corner if it is con-
nected to a network; The firmware version is shown in the bottom-
right corner of the Home screen.
1.6 Web interface
The web console is essentially the same as the machine console
but with the functions arranged in a browser-friendly format. To
get access to the web console, you must connect to a LAN or Wi-
Fi network. Please refer to “Connecting to a network” on page 34
for more information.
Settings Configure your printer system
settings or update your
printer firmware and material
settings. For more informa-
tion, see “Configuring your
printer” on page 31.
Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics func-
tions to determine the source
of any printer issue. You must
contact your support agent
for more information about
printer diagnostics.
Table 2: Home Screen Buttons
Button Description

2Getting started
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Getting started
2.1 Unboxing your printer
Step 1 Open the printer box. The top of your printer is visi-
ble with handles on both sides. There are three
smaller accessory boxes packed behind the printer.
Step 1 Remove the accessory boxes from the main box.
Step 1 Remove the contents of the four accessory boxes
and put them in a safe place.
Step 2 Lift the printer out of the box by the handles.
Step 3 Put the printer on the floor adjacent to the box.
Step 4 Move the handles away from the printer.
Step 5 Lift the printer out of the internal packaging and put
it on a table.
Tip: When mov-
ing the printer,
always hold the
bottom of the
printer.
•Keep the printer in a vertical position and avoid
tilting it backwards to avoid bending or displac-
ing critical components.
Step 6 Remove the plastic wrap and the Quick Start Guide.
Step 7 Raise the hood and make sure the Vat and Build Plat-
form are in place.

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2.2 What you need
In addition to the contents of the package, you must have several
other items in order to use your printer effectively and make a
complete print. This section outlines the items that you must
acquire in addition to the items shipped with the printer.
•Computer – You must have a computer that meets the follow-
ing minimum requirements in order to run the Alpha 3D soft-
ware.
•Safety equipment – You should always wear chemical-resistant
gloves when using photopolymer resins. Ackuretta also
strongly recommends wearing a respirator or face mask when
handling resins, and wearing UV-protective glasses when work-
ing with the internal components of the printer. You can also
wear cut-resistant gloves when removing prints from a build
platform, just in case your knife slips.
•Cleaning alcohol – Most resins require either isopropyl alcohol
(99% solution) or ethyl alcohol (95% solution) for cleaning.
Table 1: Computer Specifications
Minimum Recommended
Intel i3 2.0 GHz dual-core CPU or
AMD Athalon 2.0 GHz dual-core
CPU
Intel i7 2.6 GHz quad-core CPU
or AMD Phenom II X4/ X6 at 2.6
GHz quad-core CPU
Dedicated GPU with 1 GB RAM NVidia GeForce 830 or AMD
Radeon R7 M340
4 GM RAM 8 GB RAM
1 GB disk space 2 GB of disk space
Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10 Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10
1600 × 900 display resolution 1920 × 1080 display resolution

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Please contact your resin distributor or refer to the related doc-
umentation for information about the proper cleaning alcohol
to use. You can also add the cleaning alcohol to a bath, such as
an ultrasonic cleaner.
•Resin – Your printer is tested with all Ackuretta CURO- resins,
but is designed to have an open materials system so you can
use any 405 nm resin.
•UV box – Ackuretta resins are all tested with the Ackuretta UV
oven. Other resin suppliers usually recommend a different UV
ovens for curing.
•Knife or scraper – Sharper tools are better for removing prints
from the build platform; Dull scrapers can damage the build
platform.
•Wire cutters or scissors – These are standard tools for cutting
and removing supports from your prints. You can also use an
ultrasonic cutter or a rotary tool for this purpose.
•Cleaning and drying tools – You can easily use an air compres-
sor or air blower to thoroughly remove resin from your print. A
tissue or small brush is also useful for removing resin in hard-
to-dry places. Make sure you have a safe and legal place and
method for removing unused resin.
2.3 Setup environment
Consider the following when choosing where to set up your
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2.3.1 Temperature: 18° - 25° C
Keep your printer and your resins in a dry, temperature-controlled
room around 22° C (72° F).
Resins become more viscous when they are too cold. If the envi-
ronment is around 15° C (59° F), Ackuretta recommends increasing
all curing times by 15%. Even colder temperatures may require
increasing curing times further or may cause print failures.
Similarly, resins may become very thin in hot temperatures. If the
environment is hotter than 35° C (95° F), resins may overcure or
may melt during the print process.
2.3.2 UV-Filtered Lighting
The hood on the DENTIQ protects the resin from ambient lighting
while it is closed. As you use the printer, the door will be opened
many times, and the resin will be exposed to UV light.
To protect the resin, set up the printer in a place where the lighting
is controllable or covered by a UV filter. Similarly, use the same UV
filtering in your finishing space and your resin storage location.
2.3.3 Ventilation
Resins and cleaning alcohol evaporate over time. These substances
can be corrosive to other equipment and may be harmful if
inhaled over a long period of time.
Keep your printer, resin, and storage space well ventilated at all
times. Keep the hood closed whenever possible and limit any
exposure to resins.

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2.4 Connecting your printer to a network
Connect your printer to a network so that you can get access to
the web console and start the print process from an Internet
browser.
There are two options for connecting your printer to your network:
•A wired connection (i.e. LAN/Ethernet); and
•a wireless connection (i.e. Wi-Fi).
Please refer to “Connecting to a network” on page 34 for more
information.
2.5 Attaching the vat
You must remove your vat whenever you change resins, replace
the vat film, or need to clean the vat.
To put the vat in place on the printer:
Step 1 If the vat lock frame is down, press the two tabs to
release it and lift it. A magnet holds the vat frame in
the raised position.
Step 2 Put the empty vat on the print screen and make sure
the feet on the bottom of the vat sit in the holes
around the print screen.
Step 3 Lower the vat lock frame over the vat and push it
down until the tabs click and lock it into place.
Result of this task: The vat is now attached to the printer and is
ready for adding resin.

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2.6 Adding resin to the vat
To add resin to the vat:
Step 1 Select a specific resin for the application.
Step 2 Shake the bottle for approximately two minutes to
thoroughly mix the resin.
Step 3 Open the bottle.
Step 4 Pour the resin in the vat, starting at one side and
moving to the other so that the resin is evenly dis-
tributed across the bottom of the vat.
More info: There are level indicators on the vat to
show the volume of resin, i.e. 100 ml and 150 ml.
Step 5 Close the bottle immediately and put it in a safe
place for storage.
2.7 Attaching the build platform
The build platform is attached to the printer during shipping but
you must remove the build platform whenever you remove the vat.
To put the build platform back in place on the printer:
Step 1 Turn the knob on the build platform counterclock-
wise so that there is more space between the knob
and the build platform.
Step 2 Slide the build platform into the gap on the guidway
arm. Make sure it is pushed back and doesn’t twist.

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Step 3 Turn the knob clockwise to securely attach the build
platform to the guideway arm.
Result of this task: Your printer is ready for use when the build
platform is in place and securely attached to the guideway arm.

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