zortrax M200 User manual

MANUAL
ENTER AN ENVIRONMENT OF
PROFESSIONAL 3D PRINTING

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Zortrax M200®
SAFETY
Before you start working with Zortrax M200®
read safety tips
ZORTRAX M200
In the box
Filaments
PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
Prepare your printer to work
Loading lament
Auto-calibration
SOFTWARE&FIRMWARE
Z-Firmware™ update
Z-Suite® software installation
PRINTING
Start printing
Removing print
Removing support
SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
Periodic maintenance
Changing the lament
Cleaning the nozzle
Cleaning the platform
Straightening perforated plate
Drive belts maintenance
Drive pulleys maintenance
Lubricating
Extruder maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING
DICTIONARY
SPECIFICATIONS
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Thank you for choosing Zortrax M200®
Zortrax M200® manual allow you to easily and securely install and
congure our product. Keep it in a safe place so you can use it if
needed.
In the Contents you will nd a description of the solutions used
in Zortrax M200® 3D printer. To use current software version,
download latest updates from www.zortrax.com
Lear more about all Zortrax® products. Contact us via email
[email protected]om or go to www.zortrax.com
Information given in all Zortrax® documents and help system
related to this software may change without prior notice. No part
of this manual may be copied, sent over, stored in an information
retrieval systems or translated to any language in any way using any
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without the written permission of Zortrax sp. z o.o.
Zortrax® company may possess patents, copyright, trademarks
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Transmission of this document and other documents is not
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trademarks and other intellectual property, unless it was explicitly
stated in the written license given by Zortrax sp. z o.o.
INTRODUCTION

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Before you start working with Zortrax M200® read safety tips:
• Never touch the model, hotend or platform during printing
process – there is a risk of burns and deformation of model.
Remember to always wait until the printer parts cool down
(~30min.).
• Stay away from workspace during printing process – do not put
hands or any other parts of your body inside the workspace - it
may cause burns and printer damage.
• Always use safety gloves when removing the platform.
• Wear safety glasses when removing the model from the
platform.
• Never touch heated extruder – even with safety gloves.
SAFETY
Caution – these actions may harm you if you won’t follow the instruction.
Wear safety glasses - risk of injury to eyes.
Wear safety gloves - risk of burns.
SAFETY SIGNS USED IN THIS TEXT:

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ZORTRAX M200
3D printing is a technology for industry and design.
Using 3D printer in technical and design studios
lowers the costs of prototyping.
The integration of key elements of the printer -
dedicated Z-Suite® software and composition of
the Z-Filaments™ let us create new 3D printing
technology – Layer Plastic Deposition (LPD™). With
LPD™ technology you can create precisely projected
model. Precise layered process of the lament
application makes printed elements suitable for
prototyping models in molding technology.

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Zortrax M200®
3D Printer
Filament Spool
Holder Filament Guide Filament
Spool
Build
Platform Power Cable
SD Card
&
SD Card Reader
Z-Suite®*
&
Quick Start Guide
Safety
Gloves
Cutting Knife
&
Scalpel
Allen Keys
Nozzle Key
&
Nozzle Needle
Pliers
Spatula
&
Tweezers
Service Grease Safety Glasses
* online
IN THE BOX

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Extruder Extruder Cable
Filament
Guide
Power Connector
and Switch
Build Platform Display
Z Axis Screw Control
Knob
Filament Mount
HotendFilament
OVERVIEW

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PRINTING MATERIALS OVERVIEW
For Zortrax M200® we use high quality thermoplastic material –
laments. All our materials have carefully selected composition and
properties. We advise you to print with dedicated laments only.
Only Z-Filaments™ guarantee safe and high quality prints.
USING OTHER FILAMENTS THAT DEDICATED
Unlike inkjet printers, printing materials for 3D printers need to be
prepared strictly for a particular model of the machine. Filaments
from all manufacturers have dierent physical and chemical
properties, even at similar terminology.
Using laments from dierent manufacturers you risk printing
problems and extruder clogging – even if you use high quality
laments. Zortrax M200® is adjusted to work with Z-Filaments™
only. Only Z-Filaments™ guarantee safely and trouble-free operation
of your printer. Using laments from other store, than Zortrax
Store, you automatically loose Z-Care 1-st Year Service Program™.
To buy dedicated laments please go to www.zortrax.com/store

* available soon
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MATERIAL PROPERTIES
Z-ABS™ Suitable for mechanical
treatment High printing precision Available in a wide range of colors Suitable for utility models
Z-ULTRAT™ Suitable for mechanical
treatment Durable High quality prints Suitable for large prints
Z-FLEX™*Suitable for mechanical
treatment Elastic Models are exible and elastic For malleable models e.g. seals
Z-PCABS™*Resistant to cracking Highly durable Resistant to high temperature Used for automotive parts
Z-GLASS™*Suitable for mechanical
treatment Fragile Transparent Used for decorative parts
Z-ALU™*Suitable for mechanical
treatment Fragile Unique texture of prints Imitates metal
Z-NYLON™*Elastic, extensile Highly durable Bendable For elements subjected to load
PRINTING MATERIALS OVERVIEW

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CAUTION! Disconnect platform connectors
before removing the platform!
PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
PREPARE YOUR PRINTER TO WORK
1. Place the platform inside M200® and match magnets
(you can see them in the picture).
2. Carefully connect both connectors to the platform.
3. Place the cables using fastening clamps. Attach clamps to the
cables and cables to the printer housing.
4. Plug the cable into the connector.
CAUTION! Wear safety gloves!

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PREPARE YOUR PRINTER TO WORK
1. Attach power supply cable.
2. Mount lament guide.
3. Mount lament spool holder.
4. Mount spool of the Z-ABS™ on the spool holder. Spool should
rotate anti-clockwise. Lead the lament through the lament
guide to the printer.
PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
CAUTION! Always connect the power cable into
a grounded outlet.

Select “Filament” option from the mean menu.
To load the lament, select “Load lament” option.
Zortrax M200® is heating the extruder.
When the display shows the message “Please insert lament”, insert the end of the lament into the
extruder. When Zortrax M200® nishes loading lament, printer is ready to print. Remove lament
remains using tweezers.
PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
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LOADING FILAMENT

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PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
Select “Maintenance” option from the mean menu.
Now select “Platform auto-calibration” option.
Tighten 3 pcs screws on the bottom of the platform.
Zortrax M200® is checking level of the back part of the platform.
Zortrax M200® is showing information which screw should be tighten and which should be loosen.
Follow the instruction on the display.
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PREPARATION FOR FIRST USE
When the back of the platform is levelled, Zortrax M200® checks level of the front part of the
platform.
Zortrax M200® displays the message which way to tighten the front screw.
If the level is incorrect, Zortrax M200® will check the level of the front part of the platform and
displays information in which way the screw should be tighten.
When the auto-calibration is nished, Zortrax M200® displays the information about calibration
points survey.
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SOFTWARE & FIRMWARE
Z-FIRMWARE™ UPDATE
Information about latest version for the rmware can be found at
www.zortrax.com and through our newsletter. Download the latest
update for Z-Firmware™ at www.zortrax.com/downloads.
To update the rmware, upload Update.bin le to SD card, insert
the card into the printer and run the machine. Z-Firmware™ updates
automatically.
Z-SUITE® SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
Use .stl, .obj or .dxf format les to work with your Zortrax M200®.
Most CAD and 3D modeling software allows you to convert 3D les
to this format. To prepare a le for 3D printing (in the .zcode format)
install Z-Suite™ on your computer. The newest software version and
the Z-Suite® can be found at www.zortrax.com
To install Z-Suite® software, you need a serial number. The serial
number is provided with the printer.

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PRINTING
Insert SD card with prepared models into the printer. Models should be placed in the main catalog
(next to the Update.bin le). To choose the model for printing, select “Models” option from the main
menu.
Select the model in the a .zcode™ format le.
Now the printing procedure will run automatically. The display shows information about extruder
and platform heating level.
After heating elements, M200® starts printing. Progress bar shows the percentage of print
advancement.
START PRINTING

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PRINTING
REMOVING PRINT
1. When the printing process ends, turn o your Zortrax M200®.
Disconnect the cables from the platform.
2. Remove the platform.
3. Remove the models using spatula. Wear safety glasses and
gloves. Place the platform inside the M200® and plug the
connectors. To prevent the deformation, wait until M200® and
model cool down (~30min.)
CAUTION! Disconnect platform connectors
before removing the platform.
CAUTION! Wear safety gloves.

PRINTING
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REMOVING SUPPORT
Models printed on Zortrax M200® composed of bottom part (raft),
support and the print. Remove raft and support. Remember to wear
safety gloves and glasses.
Removing raft is easy – simply detach it from the model with your
hands. In places where raft is strongly connected to the model, use
spatula and cutting knife.
Be careful when removing support, especially from models with
many small and thin elements. Support generated with SES™
technology is designed to be easily removed. Usually you can remove
it with your hands. In spots where elements are gently supported,
use cutting knife or pliers. From hard to reach places, remove
support using tweezers.
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CAUTION! Wear safety glasses.
CAUTION! Wear safety gloves.

CAUTION! Never use compressed air to clean your
printer. It can damage bearings and guides.
CAUTION! Turn o the power and unplug connec-
tors when carrying maintenance tasks.
SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE
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Keep your M200® ecient and safe – run maintenance regularly.