Whip Mix VeriEKO User manual

VeriEKO Printer
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Contents
1 About Your Printer
1.1 Specifications ........................................................... 4
1.2 Features ................................................................ 4
1.3 Package contents ....................................................... 4
1.4 Safety Instructions....................................................... 5
2 Getting started
2.1 Unboxing your printer ................................................... 6
2.2 What you need.......................................................... 6
2.3 Connecting your printer to a network ..................................... 7
2.4 User interface ........................................................... 8
2.4.1 Home Screen...................................................... 8
2.5 Print Screen ............................................................ 9
2.6 Clean Vat Screen .........................................................9
2.7 Settings Screen ..........................................................9
2.8 Web interface ...........................................................10
3 Setting up Your Printer
3.1 Setup environment ......................................................10
3.1.1 Temperature: 18° - 25° C............................................10
3.1.2 UV-Filtered Lighting ...............................................10
3.1.3 Ventilation ........................................................ 11
3.2 Connecting to a Network................................................. 11
3.2.1 Connecting to a wired network ..................................... 11
3.2.2 Connecting to a wireless network ................................... 11
3.2.3 Configuring a static IP address......................................12
3.3 Attaching the vat ........................................................12
3.4 Adding resin to the vat...................................................12
3.5 Attaching the build platform .............................................12
4 Printing
4.1 Starting the print process ................................................13
4.1.1 Printing via a USB device ...........................................13
4.1.2 Printing via the web console ........................................13
4.2 The print process ........................................................14

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5 Configuring your printer........................................15
5.1 Updating Settings .......................................................16
5.2 System Settings .........................................................16
5.2.1 Network Settings ..................................................17
5.2.2 System Settings & Information ......................................18
5.2.2.1 System Information.........................................19
5.2.2.2 Printer Name...............................................19
5.2.2.3 Share Diagnostics ..........................................19
5.2.3 Update ...........................................................19
5.2.4 Language ........................................................ 20
5.2.5 Diagnostics ...................................................... 20
5.2.5.1 Logs ......................................................21
5.2.5.2 Fan........................................................21
5.2.5.3 Z-Axis .....................................................22
5.2.5.4 LCD .......................................................22
5.2.5.5 Touch Panel............................................... 23
5.2.5.6 Reset..................................................... 23
5.2.5.7 Advanced ................................................ 23
6 Maintaining your printer
6.1 Using the Clean Vat function ............................................ 24
6.2 Cleaning the vat ........................................................ 25
6.3 Updating Printer Firmware ...............................................27
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1 About Your Printer
VeriEKO is a highly precise 3D printer designed to provide a premium ownership experience
for every type of user. Equipped with auto-calibration and precalibrated materials, VeriEKO
oers a simpler learning curve for beginners while providing the same level of accuracy and
consistency that professionals are looking for.
1.1 Specifications
Table 1: Printer Specifications
3D printing technology Monochrome LCD Panel
Machine size 271 (L) × 292 (W) × 416 (H) mm
Weight 15 Kg
Print size 128 x 80 x 140 mm
XY resolution 49 μm
Slice thickness 30 ~ 150 μm
Resin wavelength 385 ~ 405 nm
Power supply 100 ~ 240 V, 50 ~ 60 Hz
1.2 Features
• 49-micron pixel size for super smooth finish
• High-speed printing up to 4.5 cm/hr
• Anti-drip LCD protection
• Automated cloud-based updates
• Replace most parts in under 15 minutes
• Minimal learning curve
• 2-year Warranty
• Designed for same-day digital dentistry
1.3 Package contents
• One extra print screen
• Two extra vats
• One Ethernet cable
• Power cable
• Wi-Fi dongle
• One Hex Key

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1.4 Safety Instructions
Please note that this printer is to be used by trained personnel only. You must read this
manual and all notices, warnings and safety instructions received with your printer before
operating the printer to ensure your safety.
To guard against injury, basic safety precautions should be observed, including the following:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
You must use personal protective equipment (PPE) during the operation
of this printer and when handling 3D printing materials.
Ultraviolet Radiation
Avoid exposure to direct or reflected ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet rays are
harmful to the eyes and skin.
Ultraviolet light may break down plastic, rubber, or other non-metallic
materials, can fade colors, and can be damaging to plant life. Shield all
plastic, rubber, or other non-metallic parts, plant life, etc. which may be
exposed to direct or reflected ultraviolet rays.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Always disconnect power to the printer and unplug before performing
any service or maintenance.
Do not operate without proper electrical ground.
To prevent the risk of severe or fatal electrical shock, special precautions
must be taken. Equipment should be plugged into an approved Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) receptacle.
Do not operate equipment if the power cord and/or plug are damaged,
or if any other damage to the unit is visible or suspected.
Other
Do not alter the construction or design. Do not remove safety devices, i.e. the acrylic hood.
Do not use equipment for other than its intended purpose, as described in this user manual.
This printer is intended for indoor use only.

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2 Getting started
2.1 Unboxing your printer
Step 1 Open the printer box. The top of your printer is visible with handles on both
sides. There are two accessory boxes packed behind the printer.
Step 2 Remove the accessory boxes from the main box.
Step 3 Remove the contents of the two accessory boxes and put them in a safe place.
Step 4 Lift the printer out of the box by the handles.
Step 5 Put the printer on the floor adjacent to the box.
Step 6 Move the handles away from the printer.
Step 7 Lift the printer out of the internal packaging and put it on a table.
TIP: When moving 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 displacing critical components.
Step 8 Remove the plastic wrap and the Quick Start Guide.
Step 9 Raise the hood and make sure the Vat and Build Platform are in place.
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 eectively 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 following minimum requirements in
order to run the Alpha 3D software which is necessary for creating the print file.
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 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
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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• Resin – Your printer is pre-calibrated and validated with all Whip Mix-approved resins.
• Safety equipment – You should always wear chemical-resistant gloves when handling
photopolymer resins. We also strongly recommends wearing a respirator or face mask
when handling resins, and wearing UV-protective glasses when working with the internal
components of the printer. 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. Please contact your resin distributor or refer to the
related documentation for information about the proper cleaning alcohol to use.
• Spray bottle for cleaning alcohol – Use the spray bottle to clean the part, your equipment,
or workspace.
• Alcohol wipes (Isopropyl alcohol 75%) – Another method for cleaning your prints and
workspace.
• Air blower or compressed air – Use the compressed air to remove alcohol and to clean the
part, your equipment, or workspace.
• Rubber or silicone spatula – Use this to move or mix the resin in the vat.
• Scraper or knife – A sharp blade is useful for removing the part from the build platform.
Dull scrapers can damage the build platform.
• Rubber mallet – A mallet is useful for removing the part from the build platform.
• Microfiber cloth – Cleaning the LCD print screen
• Polishing kit – Polishing the surface of your print to produce the desired finish.
Make sure you have a safe and legal place and method for disposing of unused resin.
2.3 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 11 for more information.

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2.4 User interface
When you turn on your printer, the machine takes a moment to load and then shows the
Home screen. The Home screen shows icons that indicate Wi-Fi signal strength (if you
are connected to a wireless network), the printer IP address, and whether there are any
notifications.
You access the main functions and settings via the buttons on the left side of Home screen.
You also have the option to operate your printer via a networked computer (i.e. web console).
2.4.1 Home Screen
There are three buttons on the left side of the Home screen. From top to bottom, they are the
Print, Clean Vat, and Settings buttons.
Table 2: Home Screen Buttons
Button Description
Print Press the Print button to show the
Queue, History, and USB tabs at the top
of the screen.
Clean Vat Use the Clean Vat function whenever the
print fails so that you can easily remove
pieces of prints that did not stick to the
build platform during the print process.
Settings All of the settings to configure, control,
and customize your printer are accessible
via the Settings button.

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2.5 Print Screen
Press the Print button to show the Queue, History, and USB tabs at the top of the screen. You
load your print files from these tabs.
Table 3: Print Screen Tabs
Tab Description
Queue A list of print files for completed print
jobs.
History A list of print files for completed print
jobs.
USB The file directory of an attached USB
device. You can select a print file on this
tab and add it to the Queue.
2.6 Clean Vat Screen
You can use the Clean Vat function to remove pieces of print that did not securely attach to
the build platform during the print process. Please refer to “Using the Clean Vat function” for
more information.
2.7 Settings Screen
The Settings screen gives you access to system-wide settings and information.
All the same functionality and information is also available via a web browser when a
computer and your printer are connected to the same network.

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Table 4: System Settings
Setting Description
Network Connect to either a wired or wireless
network. For instructions on how to
set up a network connection, see
“Connecting to a Network” on page 11.
System View system information, change your
printer’s name, and choose whether to
share diagnostic information.
Update Update the printer firmware. Please refer
to “Updating Settings”.
Language Select your preferred language for the
user interface.
Diagnostics Use the Diagnostics functions to
determine the source of any printer issue.
2.8 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
your printer to a network and key the printer’s IP address into a browser on a connected
computer.
3 Setting up Your Printer
3.1 Setup environment
Consider the following when choosing where to set up your printer and your workspace.
3.1.1 Temperature: 18° – 25° C
Keep your printer and your resins in a dry, temperature-controlled room around 22° C (72° F).
3.1.2 UV-Filtered Lighting
The hood on the VeriEKO 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.