ZYYX Pro II User manual

User Manual - English - v2022.4A
ZYYX article number: D2.0412
ZYYX article number: D2.0412

User's Manual
The ZYYX Pro II
The fume free desktop 3D Printer

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Table of Contents
........................................................................................... 21. Getting Started
............................................................................................................ 21.1 Specifications
............................................................................................................ 31.2 Unpacking Your Printer
............................................................................................................ 41.3 What Is Included?
............................................................................................................ 61.4 Before Starting the ZYYX Pro II for the First Time
........................................................................................... 62. Product Overview
............................................................................................................ 82.1 User Interface
..................................................................................................................82.1.1 Keyboard Operation
............................................................................................................ 82.2 Setting Up the ZYYX Pro II Printer
............................................................................................................ 102.3 Setting Up the Simplify3D Slicer Software and ZYYX Pro II Profiles
............................................................................................................ 112.4 Slicing a First Print File
............................................................................................................ 132.5 Printing
............................................................................................................ 142.6 SwiftTool24s
............................................................................................................ 152.7 Swapping SwiftTools
............................................................................................................ 162.8 Filament Handling
............................................................................................................ 172.9 Tips and Tricks
..................................................................................................................182.9.1 Maintenance
..........................................................................................................182.9.1.1 Build-Plates
..........................................................................................................182.9.1.2 Air Filter Cartridge Ultra
..........................................................................................................192.9.1.3 Monthly Cleaning Routine
..........................................................................................................192.9.1.4 Adjusting Z-Axis Offset
........................................................................................... 193. Troubleshooting
........................................................................................... 204. Warranty
........................................................................................... 215. Standards and Compliances
............................................................................................................ 225.1 Manufacturer Declaration of Conformity
............................................................................................................ 235.2 Filament Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
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1 Getting Started
Specifications1.1
Print technology
Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Build volume
285×235×210 mm
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
Nozzle diameter
Variable with exchangable SwiftTool
Max resolution
50 µm layer thickness, 11 µm XY positioning
Speed
up to 150 mm/s print speed, 200 mm/s travel speed
Printing temperature
100 - 275 °C
Chamber temperature
room - 75 °C
Filament types
proNylon, proCarbon, proGlass
Additional filament types
ZYYX-PLA, ZYYX-ASA, ZYYX ABS, ZYYX-FLEX, ZYYX-PETG, ZYYX-PETG-CF
(available with optional with Multi-Material Extension Kit)
Interfaces
USB, SD Card, Ethernet
Stepper motor type
1.8° Step angle, 1/16 micro stepping
Build surface (plate)
MagFlex glass build-platform with to spring-steel top layers.
Firmware
Custom Sailfish Open Source FW
Desktop software
Simplify3D or Cura
Computer requirements
Intel Pentium 4 or higher processor, 4 GB or more of RAM (8 GB
recommended), Windows Vista or greater (32 or 64 bit), Apple OS X 10.7 or
later, Ubuntu Linux 14.04 or later (32 or 64 bit). OpenGL 2.0 capable system
Supported file types
STL, X3G, 3MF
Product size (W×H×D)
44×46.6×45.7 cm (61 incl. filter)
Product weight
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Unpacking Your Printer1.2
1. Place the box on the ground with text facing up and open it up, by removing the tape. Be careful with
sharp tools.
2. Remove the top cardboard plate and then remove the foam parts securing the printer inside the box.
3. Find the handles in the printer sides near the bottom and lift out the printer out of the box.
4. Place the printer on a sturdy, flat surface and carefully remove all packaging materials, including the
zip ties around the printhead axis, holding the axis to the front frame of the printer.
5. Remove the foam blocks inside the printer. Start with the small foam part near the back pressing down
the build triangle platform. Then lift the platform and find a block inside to the right behind the spool
holder, as it locks the big part with the filter. It needs to be moved up above the spool holder metal.
After that you can easily get out the remaining big block. Embedded in the top foam you will find the
air filter box, power cable, and optional toolkit box. Below that you will find the MagFlex build-
platform and theprint layers.

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Please keep all packaging materials, as they provide the required means of transporting your printer, should
the need arise.
What Is Included?1.3
The product comes with the following accessories. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your
sales representative from whom you purchased the printer.
SD card
USB cable
Power cord

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Ultra Air filter
and filter box
Magnetic build-platform
Standard build-layer
Nylon/PA based filament
Multi-material build-layer
You will also find this manual. The Simplify3D license will be sent to you via email. The SwiftTool24
Carbon0.6 comes pre-installed.
Optional parts
Toolkit with tools
Multi-material
SwiftTool24 set
Magnetic SwiftTool24
accessory holder
Perforated
build-plate
ZYYX Connect
web cam

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Before Starting the ZYYX Pro II for the First Time1.4
Before using the ZYYX Pro II for the first time, make sure to remove all transport seals. See Unpacking Your
Printer .
Note that during printing, the SwiftTool24 nozzle and SwiftTool24 nozzle
heater are very hot (up to 270 °C) and will burn if touched. We highly
recommend keeping the lid and doors closed during the whole printing
process for all filaments requiring a heated chamber.
Please also allow time to cool down before making a SwiftTool24 exchange.
See section Swapping SwiftTools .
Please also note that metal components within the printer body will become warm (up to 60-70 °C) when
the heated chamber is used. Even after printing, these parts - such as the x/y-axes rods, interior metal
frame, z-screw, etc. - will be warm until the interior has cooled. Therefore, we highly recommend that you
allow the interior to cool before touching any metal components and, if you must touch a metal component
before the printer is completely cool, that you do so with caution.
2 Product Overview
FRONT/SIDE VIEW
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Name
Description
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LCD display
ZYYX Pro II user interface display and control menu.
2
Menu buttons
Used to control the user interface. See section Keyboard Operation
3
SD Card slot
Usesan SD Card with print files
4
USB port
Interface to computer. Primarily used for firmware updates
Next to the USB port there is a hardware reset button. Thisis used whendoing firmware updates
5
Top cover
The door in the cover can be opened for easier access when changing SwiftTool or feeding filament
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Doors
Can be opened to access the print volume, removing the build-plate after the print is finished and also
for accessing the SD card slot
BACK VIEW
#
Name
Description
1
Air filter
container
Contains a fan and a replaceable ultra-clean air filter. The fan makes sure that all air exiting the unit
passes the filter and is clean. The filter cartridge can be accessed by disconnecting the cable andthen
unscrewing the four screws to the left and right (see Air Filter Cartridge).
2
Filament
monitor
Monitors if there is a problem with the filament or if the filament runs out. If that happens the print is
paused, sothat the problem can be corrected before resuming the print
3
Filament feed
funnel
Attaches to the filament tubing which guides the filament onits way from the roll to the printhead
extruder via the filament monitor
4
Power input
Connects to power wall socket via power cable
5
Power button
Powers on/off the ZYYX Pro II (position varies depending on printer version)
6
Heater cover
Thispart contains the heater for the heated enclosure. It will be warm when printing with heated
enclosure, upto 75-80 °C
7
Product label
Displays detailed information about the product and model as well as certification labels.The serial
number isfoundat the bottom below the QR code
8
ZYYX Connect
Port
Connectors for ZYYX Connect network interface (unless opted out)
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User Interface2.1
2.1.1 Keyboard Operation
Activation middle button (orange)
Activates the selected menu item.
Up and Down buttons
Moves the marker (>) up and down
Right button
In Menu view: Nothing
In specific screens, as shown on screen
Left button
In Menu view: cancels or exits a function
Setting Up the ZYYX Pro II Printer2.2
Insert Build-Plate
Place the build-platform with suitable MagFlex top plate in the printer. Make sure that all three magnets
under the build-plate are positioned correctly in the circular recesses of the triangular build-plate holder.
Installing Filament - STEP 1
Turn the power on. Open the doors. Place the filament roll inside the printer on the spool support . Make
sure that the filament is fed from the top of the roll over the stand edge . If fed from the bottom, please
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string. Push the filament tip into the white funnel at the back wall of the printer and through the feed
tube until the filament string appears close to the printhead. The filament tip will eventually stop against
the feeder wheel.
Loading Filament - STEP 2
By using the function buttons, perform the following steps to load the filament.
1.
tension lever is set to the correct position.
3. When the message shown to the left appears on the LCD, push
the filament some more. Stop pushing as soon as the feeder wheel
is gripping the filament. Wait until the correct color plastic
extrudes from below the SwiftTool24 nozzle and press the coloured
center button to exit.
Now the printer is ready for printing.
When unloading the filament, make sure to keep the filament wire tightly wound on
the roll and fixate the loose end of the spool by using the holes/slots on the side of the
roll. This to avoid tangling of the filament roll.
Also make sure to read up on and follow the filament handling instructions given in
section Filament Handling .
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Setting Up the Simplify3D Slicer Software and ZYYX Pro II
Profiles
2.3
Below is a simple step-by-step overview of how to set-up the Simplify3D software.
1. Find e-mail with code for Simplify 3D
Find your Simplify licence email that you received from Simplify3D after purchasing a licence from ZYYX.
2. Downloading Simplify3D
Now go to simplify3d.com and login to your user account with the data you received in 1.
Follow the instructions given in the confirmation e-mail to download and install the software.
NOTE! Save your login name and password in a safe place, and make sure to share it with colleagues. You
can always reset the password if you lose or forget it, if you still have access to the email used. If the
reponsible person quit, and the email is deleted this may not be the case, so we recommend using a non-
personal email address for the account. ZYYX has no access to your Simplify3D account.
3. Download ZYYX profiles
Go to www.zyyxlabs.com/profiles/ and download the correct Simplify3D print profiles for your printer.
Unpack the zip archive.
4. Start and initial setup of Simplify3D software
Start the Simplify3D software. A screen such as that
shown to the right will appear. If installed correctly,
your name is shown on top.
If requested for selecting printer click Cancel, and
install profiles below.
5. Adding ZYYX profiles
Go to menu File-Import FFF Files, and select the files
downloaded and unpacked in 3.
Select the files (one for each SwiftTool24 type that
you will use).
Click open.
Simplify3D is now set up for use.
If you forgot your user name you can use this link to resend it:
https://cloud.simplify3d.com/account/username/forgot
If you forgot your password you can use this link to resend it:
https://cloud.simplify3d.com/account/password/forgot

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Slicing a First Print File2.4
When the Simplify3D and the ZYYX profiles are installed you can "slice" your first print file.
"Slicing" is the process necessary to convert a 3D model into a file that can be understood by the 3D printer.
1. Adding a model
Click the Import button and select an STL or 3MF file
that has been exported from your CAD software.
Click open.
In our example the ZYYX proCarabiner is used.
The model may be reviewed and manipulated using
the Tool Bar options (listed vertically on the right
side of the window).
2. Placing the model on the print surface
Depending on how the STL/3MF file was exported, you may need to place it in a suitable position for
printing.
Do this by marking a suitable surface on the model and pressing CTRL-L (=menu Edit - Place Surface on
Bed). You may also use the Center and Arrange button.
Doing this wisely may save trouble and time when printing and reduce the need for support structures.
3. Adding a process and selecting profile
Click Add to see the FFF settings screen as shown to
the right.
4. Selecting profile
Select the profile for the SwiftTool24 nozzle that you
will use. In the example, the Carbon0.6 is chosen to
print with proCarbon filament.
Please note that ZYYX Pro or Pro II profiles are not
compatible with ZYYX+ or ZYYX Classic machines, and
vice versa.
5. Selecting material / filament
Select the filament to use for your print. In the
example proCarbon is chosen.
It may be useful to check the table in section
Printing to know what materials to use with which
profile.
6. Other process settings
There are many different settings that can
affect the print result. Most are
automatically selected by the profile, but
there are some important ones on top, as
highlighted in the picture to the right.
Print Quality: Controls vertical resolution. The medium setting is usually sufficient. A fine quality print
takes roughly twice the time to print compared to a medium.
Infill Percentage: Decides how much material will be used inside massive parts. A lower number gives
faster prints, a higher usually gives stronger parts.
Include Raft: Adds a plate below the print. This is default for all ZYYX profiles and gives better adhesion
and quality.
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Generate Support: Add support if your model has flat overhangs or other complex structures that e.g.
begins in free air, and has no natural attachment from the build-plate and all the way up.
Below these four settings, there are many more settings that may be useful for an expert user. Use of the
ZYYX profiles optimizes all these automatically.
Click OK to close.
7. Creating the sliced model
Click the button Prepare to Print!.
8. Viewing the sliced model and saving print file
In this view, a preview is shown of what the print will
look like. The sliced model can also be zoomed and
rotated the result, just as in the previous 3D model view.
There are also lots of other useful information as shown
in the picture to the right.
A: Estimated print time, material use, and cost.
B: Saves the sliced model to the X3G format file for the
printer.
C: Allows a layer-by-layer preview of the print process.
Finish by clicking the B button and save the X3G file to a
known place. We suggest that the file name also
includes information about material and SwiftTool24
size. The file name is limited to 32 characters, so a
short
code suffix like "-P04" for ZYYX-PLA with 0.4 SwiftTool or "-C06" for proCarbon with 0.6 SwiftTool allows
more space for the description.
9A. Copying file to SD Card
Finish the process by copying the X3G file to the SD card. Go to the Printing section to continue.
9A. Copying file to the Network Interface
Alternatively you can finish the process by copying the print file to the web server page. In this case you do
not copy the .X3G file but the .GCODE file to the web upload simply by dragging-and-dropping onto the web
portal. Go to the Printing section to continue.
More details on the Simplify3D software is found at www.simplify3d.com. A Simplify3D Quickstart Guide is
found at www.simplify3d.com/support/quick-start-guide/.
Please note that damage occurring due to deviation from our provided profiles (including printing
without a raft) will not be covered under ZYYX Labs's warranty policy.
Due to limitations in the Simplify3D software it always ask you to save any profile
settings that you have modified. Always click "No". If you by mistake click "Yes"
we recommend that you to restore the ZYYX profiles by deleting and adding them
again, as described in section Setting Up the Simplify3D Slicer Software and ZYYX
Pro II Profiles .
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Printing2.5
The table below gives an overview of valid combinations that can be used for printing.
Filament type
Standard
Build-plate
(br/orange)
Multi-
Material
Build-plate
(black)
Perforated
Build-plate
(white)
Heated
Chamber
SwiftTool24s
Tension
arm
setting
M-M 0.2
Carbon
0.4
Carbon
0.6
Carbon
1.2
proCarbon
YES
OK
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
proGlass
YES
OK
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
proNylon
Small
models
Recomm.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
ZYYX-PLA
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
ZYYX-ABS
Small
models
Recomm.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
ZYYX-ASA
Small
models
Recomm.
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
ZYYX-PETG
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
Z-PETG-CF
YES
YES
YES
YES
1
ZYYX-Flex
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
2
NinjaFlex
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
2
As a user it is important to keep track of:
1. the right build-plate and the right SwiftTool, as shown above.
2. Adjusting the tension arm when printing ZYYX-Flex or NinjaFlex.
The rest is taken care of by the ZYYX Simplify3D profiles.
Below, the recommended method of printing from the SD Card, is described. This is the most convenient
solution, since it is more robust and frees your computer during the print. If you still want to print from
computer via USB or control the printer that way, contact ZYYX at [e-mail], and we will send
you drivers. For more convenience we recommend using the ZYYX Connect network interface. See separate
section for details.
The ZYYX Pro II 3D printer uses the Simplify 3D Integrated Printing Software to generate the print file
needed for printing. Please refer to Slicing Your First Print File for details on how to create a print file.
To skip that process for now, the SD card comes ready and loaded with the proCarabiner model, so you
simply need to load proCarbon filament (other filament types will not work with this file), place the PA
MagFlex top layer (brown/orange) in the printer, and begin printing!
When a print file is stored on the supplied SD card, simply follow these instructions to print:
1. Starting the print
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Choose Print from SD on the printer menu and then choose the print file with the Up/Down buttons. Press
the coloured mid-button to start.
The printhead will heat up and then start printing your model.
If displaying the temperatures, please note that the chamber temperature display
does not go below 30 °C. This means that if it displays 30 °C the chamber
temperature is 30 °C or lower.
2. Cancelling a print
To cancel the print, press the Left button to bring up a selection of actions and select Cancel Print.
3. Print finished
When the print is finished, open the doors and remove the build-plate. Bend the MagFlex top layer so the
print releases from the top layer. You may also use the Spatula from the toolkit or a similar tool to remove
the print from the build-plate. For the two thicker top layers, the toolkit spatula method is recommended.
Be careful when using the sharp Spatula. Recommended practice if print is big or
difficult to break away from the build-plate is to put the build-plate vertically with
one of its edges onto the floor and push with spatula between the build-plate and
the print from above. Note the direction of the angled edge of the spatula and put
the flat side towards the build-plate and the angled edge towards the print.
SwiftTool24s2.6
The SwiftTool24 system is a unique feature of the ZYYX Pro II printer. It allows a quick-and-easy switch of
nozzle size or replacement of a clogged nozzle.
There are four different SwiftTools, of which 2 comes standard with the ZYYX Pro II:
SwiftTool Carbon0.6 (yellow/green)
This is the standard size 0.6 mm hardened steel nozzle that can be used with any
filament but that is optimized for the use of abrasive filaments, like proCarbon, proGlass,
or PETG-CF. These are strong carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced nylon filaments
suitable for heavy duty applications. Note that these materials only should be used with
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SwiftTool Carbon0.4 (yellow)
This is the smaller size hardened steel nozzle that can be used with any filament but that
is optimized for the use of abrasive filaments, like proCarbon, proGlass, or PETG-CF. This
size is suitable for the softer filaments, like ZYYX-PLA, ZYYX-ASA, ZYYX-PETG, ZYYX-Flex,
and proNylon.
These are optional SwifTools, that you can expand the ZYYX Pro II printer with.
SwiftTool Multi0.2 (red)
This is the high resolution nozzle. It is suitable for the softer filaments, like ZYYX-PLA,
ZYYX-ASA, ZYYX-PETG, ZYYX-Flex, and proNylon, to make smaller size models with high
detail level. Note that this nozzle never should be used with proCarbon, proGlass, or
PETG-CF.
This SwiftTool is 4-8 times slower than Carbon0.4 when printing the same model.
SwiftTool Carbon1.2 (blue)
This is the low resolution hardened steel nozzle that can be used with any filament but
that is optimized for the use of abrasive filaments, like proCarbon, proGlass, or PETG-CF.
It is suitable to make larger size models with lower detail level.
This SwiftTool is 4-8 times quicker than Carbon0.6 when printing the same model and
may be used for quick draft prints.
Memory rule: Traffic light, Red=slow, Yellow=middle, Green/Blue=fast.
Swapping SwiftTools2.7
To replace a SwiftTool it is recommended to use the built-in SwiftTool swap function. You will find it on the
main menu of the ZYYX Pro II. It guides you with an on-screen step-by-step instruction and also helps by
heating and cooling at the right times.
Make sure to hold the SwiftTool24 by the body, do not pull the cable to remove it.
The cable may break if too much force is used.
If you still want to do it manually, a step-by-step manual guide is given below.
1. Start by unloading the filament using the ZYYX Pro II main menu. If this for some reason is not possible,
you may need to cut the filament using a pair of snippers.
2. Allow the SwiftTool24 to cool down for a few minutes, since the next step requires you to hold the
SwiftTool.
3. Locate the printhead and flip the front part to the right as shown below. Find the 2.5 mm Allen key (hex
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4. Insert the 2.5 mm Allen key (hex tool) into the rightmost hole in
the plastic fan holder. Unscrew counter-clockwise until the
screw hits the front wall of the fan holder or you feel that it
does not move out any longer. About15-16 turns.
5. Disconnect the SwiftTool connector by squeezing the lock tab on
the SwiftTool electrical connector and then pulling straight out.
6. When 4 and 5 are complete, the SwiftTool can be grabbed from
below and pulled straight down to come loose. It may be a little
difficult first time to pull out, since the click mechanism may
restrict. Never pull the wires!
7. Put the replacement SwiftTool in place by using the opposite
procedure.
Make sure to push the SwiftTool up until you feel the click before tightening the
lock screw, or the SwiftTool may be mounted too low. If mounted too low, this will
result in printing problems.
Filament Handling2.8
Please be aware that ZYYX Pro II Engineering materials, like other nylon-based filaments, must be kept as
dry as possible to produce the best printing results. If not, stringing and other printing defects will occur. To
prevent moisture build-up we therefore suggest that, when not in use (in a heated machine), the filament
spool is stored in the provided vacuum bag together with a dehumidifier bag, and that the pump is used to
evacuate excess air.
In summary, the ZYYX Pro II Engineering materials can be stored safely in the following places:
· In the original vacuum sealed package.
· Inside the ZYYX Pro II as long as the heating is on (during print or when Preheat function is activated).
· In a re-sealed OfficeSafeTM bag with dehumidifier bag and vacuum by the use of the OfficeSafe pump,
see below.