Tiger Tiger3D Series User manual

Tiger3D Series
XL / HD / XHD
3DPrinter
Operators Manual
Version 1.0.1
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Content
1. Product Information
1.1 Regulatory Statements .................................................................................................... #
1.2 Saftey Precautions .......................................................................................................... #
1.3 General Information ........................................................................................................ #
1.4 Package Contents .......................................................................................................... #
1.5 Product Overview ........................................................................................................... #
2. Setting up your 3D Printer - Hardware
2.1 Unpacking ...................................................................................................................... #
2.2 Connecting to the Power Adapter and Cable ................................................................. #
2.3 Power Button Control ..................................................................................................... #
2.4 Installing the Picker ........................................................................................................ #
2.5 Filling the Resin Tank ..................................................................................................... #
3. Operating your 3D Printer - Software
3.1 Installing Tiger3D Software ............................................................................................ #
3.2 TigerController ................................................................................................................ #
4. After Finished Printing
4.1 After Finished Printing .................................................................................................... #
4.2 Cleaning the Picker ........................................................................................................ #
4.3 Cleaning the Resin Tank ................................................................................................ #
4. Appendix
Appendix 1. Specications .................................................................................................. #
Appendix 2. Resin Curing Time ........................................................................................... #
Appendix 3. Printing Parameter .......................................................................................... #
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1. Product Information
1.1 Regulatory Statements
FCC NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class “A” digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their expense.
COMPLIANCE
This equipment conforms with International Electric Committee (IEC) 60950-1 and meets the requirements of the
applicable EC directives.
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1.2 Safety Precautions
Please read through the following Safety Precautions before you start using your printer.
(1) Use only the power adapter and accessories provided by the manufacturer.
(2) Before plugging the power adapter into an electrical outlet, verify the local power rating conforms
with the specied voltage and frequency.
(3) This printer needs a grounded, 1-phase electrical power source.
(4) Make sure power and communication cables are well managed to prevent from tripping.
(5) Only use resins supplied by the Tiger3D manufacturer. Use of other unauthorized resins may
cause printing failure.
(6) Do not expose the resin tank to direct light source because the resin will solidify under UV light.
(7) Chemical substances like resin may cause skin irritation, please read the guidelines in Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of the resin supplied by manufacturer. It is recommended to wear gloves
when necessary.
(8) When moving the printer for a long distance, be sure to withdraw the remaining resin in reaction
tank and clean the tank in advance to prevent from resin overow.
(9) Keep doors closed during printing or curing to prevent UV leakage.
(10) UV light may cause injury of eyes, do not stare into the printer directly when it is in operation. It is
recommended to wear UV protective glasses during operating the printer.
(11) Place the device on a level surface and keep the printer in an upright position at all times.
(12) Do not store the printer in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
(13) Do not disassemble or repair the device yourself. Doing so may cause device malfunction or
danger.
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1.3 General Information
Product Name Tiger XL / HD / XHD
Model Number (XL)78-5000 (HD)78-5080 (XHD) 78-5050
Build Area (mm) (XL)125x70x120 (HD)80x45x120 (XHD)57x32x120
Resolution (XL)65mm (HD)41.5mm (XHD)30.mm
Layer Thickness 5 ~ 200mm
Wavelength 405nm
Printer Size 17 x 17 x 23 1/2” 83 - lbs
Printer Printer: 24V DC, 3.75A
File Input .SLC, .ZIP(PNG), .CWS, .WRK
File Input Limitation TigerController le input limitation from PC: 130
TigerController le input limitation from USB: 1GB
Interface Ethernet Connection, USB (Direct Printing)
Power Input With Adapter : 100~240V AC, 2A, 50/60Hz
Operating System Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
Network Browser Google Chrome
Packaged Size and Weight 32 x 32 x 37 1/2” (including packing) 127.60 lbs
Operating Temperature 10°C to 30°C
Ideal Temperature 50 to 86°F (10°-28°C)
Humidity (RH) 40% to 60%
Our printer should keep in dry conditions
Store the materials at ambient temperature from 15°C to 28°C
Storage of Printing Material And do not exposure to the light, otherwise resin may solidied
● Liability: In case you do not follow the operating manual we cannot be held responsible for damages of the
machine or injuries on the operator.
● Repair can only be carried out by authorized manufacturer of the Tiger3D.
1.4 Package Contents
There is a printer and an accessory box inside the package. As soon as you receive our products, please verify
its content and check if there’s any exterior damage due to transportation.
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1.5 Product Overview
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Inside
Resin Tank
Picker
Handle
Projector
Front View
Product Label
Fan
Storage Area
Front Panel
Network Port
Power Jack
USB Port
Printer Door
Power Button

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2 Setting up your 3D Printer - Hardware
2.1 Unpacking
WARNING Do not attempt to unpack or move the Tiger3D without assistance.
Always use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury.
(1) Remove the top cardboard
(2) Remove the EPE surround the inner box
(3) Remove the side cardboard
(4) Remove the inner box
2.2 Connecting to the Power adapter and Cable
(1) Connect the power cord and adapter to your device, and then plug it into an electrical outlet
(2) Connect your printer with laptop
- Basic : Connect printer and laptop by RJ-45 cable (Graph1.) [ Initiating time 1 minute ]
- LAN : Connect both printer and laptop to local area network [ Initiating time a few seconds ]
- IP sharer : Connect both printer and laptop to IP sharer [ Initiating time a few seconds ]
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2.3 Power Button Control -
To turn your printer on, press Power button. The system starts warming up and the power indicator
lights purple. Wait a few seconds. When the indicator turns blue, the printer is ready to use. Besides
Power on and off, you can use Power button to select le in USB to print. Or download the latest
rmware from our website, and execute rmware upgrade by USB.
- Press power button : change mode in the same level
- Pressed and Hold power button : hold down the power button for up to 2 seconds
to enter the next level
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Power Indicator
Color Behavior Printer Status
Purple Blinking System warms up
Blue
Solid Standby mode
Blinking Printing in progress
Red Solid Error

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2.4 Installing the Picker -
2.5 Filling the Resin Tank
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(1) Carry both end of picker and install
it onto the machine
Fill Resin Into Printer
Unlock the Resin tank from four corners
(1) Unlock the Resin Tank from the four corners
When installing back the resin tank,
remember to lock it from the four corners
Reminder :
Before you start to print,
please remove EPE under resin tank
(2) Pick up the resin tank and pour resin
(2) Put down the handle to lock the Picker
Remove the Picker
Lift the handle, and remove the Picker
*Do not ll exceed the top line, otherwise the
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3.2 Install PrinterTool Software
(1) Download PrinterTool.exe from www.tiger3dprinters.com/support
System Requirements
- Windows OS: Windows7 , Windows8, Windows10 and other updated version
- Browser: Google Chrome
(2) Unzip the downloaded le
(3) Click PrinterTool.exe to create shortcut of PrinterTool.exe
(4) Open PrinterTool.exe
(5) Connect to the 3D Printer
If your computer has opened proxy setting, please close it before connecting.
- Scan: search 3D Printer
- Select 3D Printer
- Launch PrinterTool: link to TigerUtility
- Delete: Delete the scanned record
(6) Convert File
- Input: Select an object le
( Input type: SLC le, CWS le, ZIP le,
WRK le, .3DP le )
- Output: Save as .3DP le
3 Operating your 3D Printer- Software
Surface Smoothing
Flip Image
Sharpness
Resin Shrinkage Compensation
Surface smoothing from Z axis, the greater number
means higher compensation from Z axis
Flip image by X axis or Y axis
Enabling sharpness from X and Y axis
+ →Sharpen an image
─ →Soften an image
Compensate resin shrinkage
+0% to 9.9% →Enlarge an image
-0% to -9.9% →Shrink an image
Trouble Shooting:
How to resolve “ Fatal Error” when installing?
Please enter below links, and install x86.exe, make sure you have Installed software from both of the links.
Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784
Visual C++ Redistributable for Visual Studio 2015 Update 1 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=49984
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3.2 PrinterTool
(1) Link to TigerController
- From TigerUtility : Click Launch PrintTool
- Or From Browser : Find printer’s
IP address on electronic display, and
enter it as site address for Google
Chrome. To optimize browsing,
please use Google Chrome browser.
(2) How to use PrintTool
What is a buffer layer?
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Print Setting
Select le: Insert your 3D image (.EDP)
Thickness (um): Thickness per layer
Curing Time(s): The amount of time for UV curing (seconds)
Speed: Peeling speed
Gap Adj.(mm): Adjust thickness of the rst layer (Basic is 0.2mm)
Base Layers: Dene number of base layers
Base Curing(s): Curing time for base layers
Buffer Layers: Set the number of buffer layers
Print Setting
Engineering
Mode
Printing Record
and Update
Select File from PC
Select File Printer
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3.2 PrinterTool ( Continued )
(2) How to use Tiger Controller
Save to Printer / Save to USB on printer (Printer’s memory capacity is 3GB)
Delete le in Printer / Delete le in USB on printer
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Save Save as Delete
Select le from USB on printer
Select le from PC
Select le from Printer O O O
O O O
X O X
(3) Print and inspect
Reminder :
- Do not put your hand into the printer while printing

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Engineering Mode
Test Module
Z-Motor
Cartridge
Cleaning Tank
Projector
Setting
Door lock
LED Current
Up The Z-platform moves upwards.
Down The Z-platform moves downwards.
Stop The movement stops.
Up The cartridge moves upwards.
Down The cartridge moves downwards.
Stop The movement stops.
Reset The cartridge moves to default height.
Start (1) Project a complete pattern to tank, the
residue will be transformed into a solid layer.
(2) Using the scrape, scoop up one side of
the layer. Then carefullylift to remove the
layer from the tank.
On The projector turns on.
Off The projector turns off.
Current to 6A
Reset Reset LED current to default
On Door lock warning open.
Off Door lock warning close.
LED Change the current of optical engine,
range from 0.3A
Action Verifying Correct Module Behavior
Advanced Setting
(1) Here you can set the actions of cartridge and picker. The setting will be saved as one motion
cycle, repeat for every layer.
(2) Start from action 1, choose object module rst, and choose action item, and its step and
period. Keep adding new action item until one cycle is nished.
Object Module
Cartridge
Picker
Up Max.2500
Down Max.2500
Up Max.2500
Down Max.2500
1 Layer 1 Layer
Action Step (5um/step)
Stay NA NA
Half step period
(micro second)
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Advanced Setting
(3) Save and Back to Print setting
(4) Within the Speed column, select Adv. setting to implement the motion cycle
- File setting : The motion cycle setting existing in this le
- Adv. setting : The newly saved motion cycle setting
Printing Record and Update
Name: File name
- SN: Serial number
- FW: Firmware version
- Manual IP : Set a static IP address for the Printer.
- Upgrade FW : Download the latest rmware from http://www.tiger3dprinters.com/support
Save as .ZIP le, and select it for upgrade
- Printing record
Information:
- Why and how to use manual IP function?
Manual IP function is for the user whose environment don’t have DHCP network, and would like to
speed up the printer connection. First, use manual IP function to set a static IP address on printer.
Second, set the same static IP address on your computer.
- Trouble shooting
If a connection error happen due to manual IP’s typing error, please download DHCP recover le from
http://www.tiger3dprinters.com/support
- Save the le in USB, and follow the USB upgrade process to unlock.
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4.1 After nished printing
1) Lift the handle
(2) Remove the Picker and printed mode
(3) Use air gun and ethanol to clean the printed model
(4) Post curing (Additional post curing unit is required)
(5) Carefully remove the printed model from the picker.
Use putty knife to help separate the printed model and picker.
(6) Do not expose the resin tank to direct light source because the resin will solidify under UV light.
Use tray to cover the resin tank to prevent solidify.
4.2 Cleaning Picker
Use putty knife or similar object to scrape away the excess
printed model on the picker. If any greasy residue persists,
use a soft cloth dipped in alcohol to rub the surface until the
grease is removed.
4.3 Cleaning the Resin Tank
(1) Unlock the resin tank from four corners.
(2) Pick up the resin tank and clean out resin
(3) Pick up the resin tank and pour resin
Do not ll exceed the top line, when relling otherwise the resin will spill over when printing.
(4) Carry and install it onto the machine
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4 After nished printing
Reminder :
- Do not shut down the power during curing
- Do not interrupt the rmware upgrade process. Any interruptions during the rmware upgrade process may cause your
printer to malfunction.
- Update the rmware frequently for better user experience

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Appendix 1. Specications
Category
Lighting Wavelength
Item TigerXL TigerHD TigerXHD
XY Resolution 65mm 41.5mm
5 ~ 200mm
405nm LED
30mm
Printing Area
Z - Axis Layer Thickness
Max. Building Size (mm) 125x70x120 80x45x120 57x32x120
78-5000 78-5080 78-5050
Category
Software
System
Properties
Printing
Material
Operating System
Printer Size
Network Browser
Weight
File Input
Interface
Power Input
Model Printing
Packaged Size & Weight
File Input Limitation PrinterTool le input limitation from PC: 130
PrinterTool le input limitation from USB: 1GB
.SLC, .ZIP(PNG), .CWS, .WRK
Ethernet Connection, USB (Direct Printing)
Printer: 24V DC, 3.75A
With Adapter: 100-240V AC, 2A 50/60HZ
32 x 32 x 37 1/2” (including packing) 127.60 lbs
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3.75 kg
Windows 7, Windows 8 , Windows 10
17 x 17 x 23 1/2” 83 - lbs
Item Specication
Humidity (RH) 40% - 60%
Operating
Environment
Temperature 50 to 86°F
Tiger3D Burgundy
78-5002
Tiger3D Blue
78-5004
Tiger3D Orange
78-5003
Tiger3D Clear
78-5010
**All Specications & Designs subject to change without notice.

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Appendix 2. Resin curing time
Thickness 50 um : 4.5 sec
Thickness 100 um : 7.0 sec
Thickness 50 um : 3.5 sec
Thickness 100 um : 6.0 sec
Thickness 50 um : 4.5 sec
Thickness 100 um : 7.0 sec
Thickness 50 um : 4.5 sec
Thickness 100 um : 6.5 sec
Tiger3D Burgundy
78-5002
Tiger3D Blue
78-5004
Tiger3D Orange
78-5003
Tiger3D Clear
78-5010
Tiger Clear 78-5010 is a photopolymer suitable for printing industrial design,
jewelry and education industry. The resin is transparent and specically
provide very ne performance.
Tiger Blue 78-5004 is a Photopolymer resin for engineering and rapid prototyping.
Tiger3D Burgundy 78-5002 is a Photopolymer resin suitable for direct
investment casting in jewelry.The resin can be like normal casting wax and
specically formulated for producing investment casting.
Tiger Orange 78-5003 is a Photopolymer resin suitable for direct investment
casting in jewelry. The resin can be like normal casting wax and specically
formulated for producing investment casting in accurate patterns.

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Appendix 3. Printing Parameter
Tiger3D Burgundy
78-5002
Tiger3D Blue
78-5004
Tiger3D Orange
78-5003
Tiger3D Clear
78-5010
Tiger3D Burgundy
78-5002
Tiger3D Blue
78-5004
Tiger3D Orange
78-5003
Tiger3D Clear
78-5010
Resin
Resin
Thickness
Features
Curing Time Speed
Application
50um
100um
Non-transparent,
Easy surface or detail checking Lost Wax Casting
4.5 sec
7.0 sec Normal
50um
100um
Non-transparent, Dental & Jewelry
Non-transparent,
Easy surface or detail checking R&D Master Prototype
Conceptional
3.5 sec
6.0 sec Slow
50um
100um
4.5 sec
7.0 sec Normal
50um
100um
Transparent Microuidics
4.5 sec
6.5 sec Normal