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3D Systems CubePro Repair Manual

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  • Page 1 CubePro ™ Prosumer 3D Printer Extruder Jam Repair Guide Original Instructions...

  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    3D Systems, Inc. Cubify, and the 3D Systems logo are registered trademarks of 3D Systems, Inc. CubePro is a trademark of 3D Systems, Inc. Use of the Cubify.com website constitutes acceptance of its Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    CubePro 3D Printer. The warranty period for the CubePro 3D printer is the shorter of (i) 90 days from the date your CubePro 3D printer is activated or (ii) 24 months after the CubePro 3D Printer is shipped from 3D Systems to the end customer or intermediary.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Follow all safety rules in this section and observe all cautions and warnings in this guide. • Do not modify any safety features or make modifications to the CubePro. Doing so is prohibited and voids the warranty. • Use of print materials other than genuine 3D Systems components may void the warranty.

  • Page 5: At A Glance

    Delivery Tube Block Delivery Tube Nut 1 Extruder 1 Delivery Tube 1 Extruder 2 Delivery Tube Nut 2 Extruder 3 Delivery Tube 2 Print Jet Cooling Fan Delivery Tube Nut 3 Creation Cooling Fan Delivery Tube 3 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 6 Back Creation Cooling Fan Extruder 3 PCB Carriage Plate Extruder 2 PCB Main Extruder PCB Extruder 1 PCB Bottom Front Back Fan Harness Cable Clamp Print Jet 2 Print Jet LED Print Jet 3 Print Jet 1 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 7 Main Extruder PCB View From Back Extruder Assembly 3 Extruder Assembly 2 Extruder Assembly 1 Extruder 1 Print Jet 2 Print Jet 1 Extruder 3 Extruder 2 Print Jet 3 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 8: Electrical Connections

    Extruder 3: 403022-00 (Print Jet 3) P3 - 401888-00 401887-00 CubePro LED Wire Harness 2 401885-00 CubePro Fan Wire Harness 2 (Right Fan) 401885-00 CubePro Fan Wire Harness 2 (Left Fan) 401884-00 CubePro Fan Wire Harness 3 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 9 Jet Wiper Assembly Left Mounting Post Jet Wiper Blade Right Mounting Post Jet Wiper Assembly Adjustment Thumbscrew 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Tools Needed

    NOTE: The print pad will raise and the print jets will maneuver to the left rear of the printer. Select the upper right corner of the triangle on the touchscreen display. NOTE: The printheads will move to the right rear corner of the print pad. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 11 Select the upper left corner of the triangle. Once the print jets have moved to the left rear of the print pad, slide the paper between the print jets and the print pad. NOTE: If there is a slight resistance, proceed to step 11. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 12 15. Disconnect the cable (X1 (A), X2 (A) or X3 (A)) from the affected extruder motor. X1 (A) X2 (A) X3 (A) 16. Disconnect the 5-pin jumper cable (PN: 401888-00) from junction B-Out of the affected extruder. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 13 20. Using a 2.5 mm hex head driver, loosen the 2.5 mm hex head screw from the affected extruder. NOTE: The screw will remain loose in the extruder housing. NOTE: For clarity, the main extruder PCB was removed from the illustration. It does not need to be removed for this procedure. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 Ex of the extruder PCBs. NOTE: For clarity, the main extruder PCB was removed from the illustration. It does not need to be removed for this procedure. 22. Disconnect the print jet cable from junction from the Extruder PCB. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 15 PCB to the extruder. Carefully remove the extruder PCB. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the print material sensor (A). 24. Using steady pressure, carefully pull out the print material (A) from the top of the extruder. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 16 CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the sensor disk (A). If it becomes damaged, the extruder assembly will need to be replaced. 26. Using the T10 torx wrench included with the printer, loosen but do not remove the screw securing the print jet. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 17 NOTE: There is a tab (A) on the end of the print jet that aligns with the channel (B) in the extruder. NOTE: It is normal to feel some resistance. As you remove the print jet from the extruder, the print material will break off in the extruder. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 18 CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the drive wheel sensor disk (C). If it becomes damaged, the extruder assembly will need to be replaced. 31. Carefully insert the idler wheel into the extruder. NOTE: Ensure the idler wheel is fully seated in the extruder housing. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 19 32. Align the print jet tab with the channel in the extruder. Insert the print jet into the extruder. 33. Rotate the print jet counter-clockwise 180 degrees. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 20 Exercise caution when tightening the torx screw. 35. Using the 2.5 mm hex driver, reinstall the extruder PCB to the extruder using the original screws. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the print material sensor (A). 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 21 CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the print jet cables connected to junction Ex of the extruder PCBs. NOTE: For clarity, the main extruder PCB was removed from the illustration. It does not need to be removed for this procedure. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 22 NOTE: For clarity, the main extruder PCB was removed from the illustration. It does not need to be removed for this procedure. 40. Reconnect cable to junction P-Jet of the affected extruder PCB. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 NOTE: Print jet 2 should not need further adjustment. 44. Connect the printer to utility power, turn on the main power switch and then turn on the display. Print Plate Calibration MOVE JETS. 45. Navigate to the screen and select 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 24 51. Tighten the left and right print jet T10 torx screws. 52. Connect the printer to utility power and power on the printer. 53. Ensure the print pad is at its lowest position in the printer. 54. Power off the printer and disconnect it from utility power. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 25: View From Top

    58. If the wiper tip is too low, remove the jet wiper assembly and turn the adjustment thumbscrew (A) counter-clockwise. Reinstall the jet wiper and return to step 56. 59. Once satisfied with the adjustment, connect your printer to utility power and power on the printer. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 26 NOTE: If the paper can not be inserted between the print jets and the print pad, turn the adjustment knob clockwise (from the bottom) until there is a slight resistance on the paper. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 NOTE: If the paper can not be inserted between the print jets and the print pad, turn the adjustment knob clockwise (from the bottom) until there is a slight resistance on the paper. 70. Once completed, select the checkmark to exit the utility. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 28 76. Once the print material begins to extrude from the print jet, set the target temperature and speed to 0.0. 77. Perform the Level Gap procedure. NOTE: The Level Gap procedure can be found in the following section of this guide. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 29 Level Gap. Level Gap - The Level Gap is a measurement to determine if the print pad is level with the print jet nozzles. The Level Gap should be checked and adjusted once the Z-Gap is correct. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 30 Printing The Level Gap Calibration File NOTE: Ensure the print pad is completely clean from glue and printed parts before beginning this procedure. Navigate to http://cubify.com/en/CubePro/Activate. Select CALIBRATION FILES and extract them to your computer’s hard drive. Navigate to the file location and copy the appropriate file to your USB mass storage device.

  • Page 31: Reading The Z-Gap Calibration Print

    Open Z-Gap measurement. NOTE: The Closed Z-Gap (A) and the Open Z-Gap (B) are two different measurements but should be read together. Correct Closed Z-Gap Referring to the illustration, the Closed Z-Gap bars (B) should touch the baseline (A). 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 32 (3) print pad adjustment knobs clockwise (right) 1-step and reprint the file. Continue this procedure until there is a gap. NOTE: Once the Z-Gap is correct, reprint the file and check the Level Gap. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Reading The Print Pad Level Calibration Print

    (B), turn the three (3) print pad adjuster knobs counter-clockwise (left) 1-step to decrease the gap. Reprint the Level Gap calibration print. NOTE: Once all four corner Print Pad Level calibration points are correct, verify the Z-Gap to ensure that it is still correct. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 34: Calibrating The Offset Jets

    Calibration files can be downloaded from http://cubify.com/en/CubePro/Activate. These files are printed like any other .cubepro file. There are four files available. The files are specific for the model printer (CubePro Duo or CubePro Trio) and for the material type (ABS or PLA) currently installed in the printer. All cartridges installed must be same material type (ABS or PLA) and each print jet will be used.

  • Page 35: Reading The Offset Jets Scale

    (left) direction. Compare the lines of print jet 1 and 3 to the left of the center arrows and find the printed lines that are properly aligned, In this illustration, the lines at -0.3 are aligned. This means that the offset must be corrected by decreasing the offset by .3 mm. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 36: Offset Jets Calibration Procedure

    USB mass storage device. NOTE: The Nozzle Offset Calibration files are specific for the model printer (CubePro Duo or CubePro Trio) and for the material type (ABS or PLA) currently installed in the printer. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 37 If adjustments are required, proceed to the next step. If the scales are aligned properly, no further action is required. Navigate to the Print Jet Calibration screen and select OFFSET JETS. checkmark Since the file has already been printed, select the to continue. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 38 13. Once finished adjusting the settings, select the checkmark to continue. 14. Remove the original calibration print from the print pad. Reprint the calibration file and verify that the arrows align properly on the X-axis and Y-axis. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 39 3D Systems, Inc. 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | 29730 www.3dsystems.com ©2014 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. PN: XXXXXX-00 Rev. A 3D Systems, Inc.

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