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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Translation of the original manual 3DGence INDUSTRY F420...
  • Page 2 No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, translated into another language or transmitted in any form or by any means - electronic, mechanical or otherwise - without the prior written permission of 3DGence. All information and drawings in this document are for the specific 3DGence printer only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.12. Setting the offset between the hotends in the print module in the X, Y axes ............24 III PRINTER DESIGN ................................25 1. OVERVIEW .................................... 25 2. KINEMATIC SYSTEM ................................29 3. USER INTERFACE PANEL ............................... 29 3.1. Display ..................................29 3.2. Power button ................................29 page 2of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 4 1.5. Settings button ................................44 1.5.1. Wait for print ................................45 1.5.2. Calibration ................................. 45 1.5.3. Manual control ................................47 1.5.4. Maintenance ................................48 1.5.5. Options ..................................49 1.5.6. Service menu ................................49 page 3of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 5 6.2. Transfer the print to the printer through the network ....................60 6.2.1. From 3DGence SLICER 4.0 through the local network....................60 6.2.2. From 3DGence SLICER 4.0 through the CLOUD system ..................... 60 6.2.3. From the 3DGence CLOUD web platform ........................61 6.3.
  • Page 6 7.3.1. Downstream the MLS to the manifold ........................90 7.3.2. Downstream the manifold to the extruder ....................... 91 7.4. LAS 42 filter replacement (optional accessory) ......................92 IX TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................... 99 X GLOSSARY ..................................100 page 5of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 7: I Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer. This manual will familiarise you with the industrial 3D printer in a clear and comprehensible manner, ensuring the highest quality results and allowing you to use the device in repeatable and safe way for a long time.
  • Page 8 A software system for printer shutdown with a user confirmation capability. SOFTWARE Print Manager 3DGence Slicer 4.0 File formats supported by the printer .3dg Supported operating systems Windows, macOS Cloud system 3DGence CLOUD page 7of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 9: Device Identification

    This material is a printer consumable. It comes in the form of a material with a strictly defined diameter, wound on a spool (Fig. 2). 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 uses only 1.75 mm diameter material (filament).
  • Page 10 Fig. 2 Sample spool of material page 9of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 11: Installation Conditions

    II INSTALLATION CONDITIONS 1. SECURITY MEASURES The following information describes the correct operating conditions for the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer. Failure to comply with the recommendations and contraindications may significantly reduce the life of the printer, violate the warranty conditions or put the health of users at risk.

  • Page 12: Printer Markings

    1.3. Printer markings 3DGence makes every effort to ensure that its printers are safe and reliable. The printer has several labels warning about a potential hazard. Warning about electric voltage. This symbol indicates that there is high voltage in the printer and special care must be taken in the areas marked with this symbol.

  • Page 13: Moving The Device

    The level of emission of non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation generated by the device is within the limits set by standards: for 3DGence INDUSTRY F420: EN 61326-1, EN 55011, while for embedded wireless communication device: EN 300 330, EN 55032, EN 301 489-1 / -3.
  • Page 14 Fig. 3 Maximum printer size Fig. 4 Maximum printer size page 13of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 15: Connection Specifications

    Fig. 5 Minimum clearances for the device 1.7. Connection specifications Below is the electrical characteristics of the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 device. The connection should be appropriate to the values provided. Voltage: 230 V AC (210-250 V AC). Frequency: 50-60 Hz.

  • Page 16: Power Consumption

    In addition, it is recommended to undergo training conducted by the manufacturer or an authorized distributor. The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer is attached to a pallet for transport and packed in an OSB case. The pallet on which the printer is placed in the Euro 2 pallet with dimensions of 1200 x 1000 mm. The dimensions of the packed device are shown in Fig.
  • Page 17 Note: Due to the substantial weight of the device (~350 kg of the device itself), special care must be taken when unpacking. Fig. 6 Packaged 3DGence printer INDUSTRY F420 To unpack the printer, you need the following tools: • power Phillips screwdriver PH2 or Phillips screwdriver to unscrew OSB, •...
  • Page 18 Fig. 7 Printer packaging - unpacking sequence Fig. 8 Pallet ramp mounted page 17of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 19: Steps Before Starting The Printer

    Each time before you start the printer, you must: • Check the cables for abrasion or other visible damage. If cables are damaged, please report it to the 3DGence technical support immediately by using the problem report form on the website: www.3dgence.com/support. At the same time, it is forbidden to connect the device to power supply and/or make any unauthorized repairs.
  • Page 20 Plug one end of the longer polyurethane hose included in the set into the compressed air inlet of the ATU (Fig. 9, red) and the other end to the compressor. Fig. 9 Installation of pneumatic connectors in ATU Fig. 10 Installing the fastening plate to ATU page 19of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Wlan Adapter

    Plug the other end of the WLAN cable provided into the LAN/WLAN adapter socket of the printer (Fig. 23, point 21). Put the WLAN module on the printer. It will be fixed with a magnet (Fig. 12). Fig. 12 WLAN module installed on the printer page 20of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 22: Network Configuration

    Visually assess whether the cleaning station slats are well adjusted relative to the nozzle in the print module. When correctly adjusted, the nozzle cover gently overlaps the cleaning station slat (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 Cleaning station slats correctly adjusted relative to the nozzles in the module page 21of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 23 Tighten the bolts loosened in step one. Check again whether the cleaning station slats are well adjusted relative to the respective nozzle in the print module (Fig. 13). If the adjustment is incorrect, repeat the procedure. page 22of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 24: Heatbed Calibration

    Check that the container is pressed tight over the entire surface to the cleaning station. Incorrect installation poses a risk of collision of the work column with the station container and damage to the device. Fig. 17 Installation of the cleaning station container – step 1 page 23of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 25: Setting The Offset Between The Hotends In The Print Module In The Z Axis

    5.12. Setting the offset between the hotends in the print module in the X, Y axes The procedure for calibrating the offset between the hotends in the X-, Y-axes print module is described in Section VI, point 1.2. page 24of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 26: Printer Design

    III PRINTER DESIGN 1. OVERVIEW The following drawings and descriptions of the main device components are intended to make it easy to operate the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer and facilitate reading the remaining part of the manual (Fig. 20 – 23).
  • Page 27 Fig. 21 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 – isometric projection, open doors and cover: 8. Extruders | 9. Print module | 10. Z axis column 11. Working chamber | 12. USB port | 13. Storage space | 14. Space for UPS page 26of 102...
  • Page 28 Fig. 22 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer - isometric projection: 15 Top cover | 16. Material chamber | 17. Material chamber door 18. Material bay | 19. SMM reader page 27of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 29 Fig. 23 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer – rear view: 20. Rating plate | 21. LAN/WLAN adapter socket 22. Access opening for the material feed system | 23. Compressed air system connection 24. Overcurrent protection | 25. Power cable inlet | 26. Main Switch 27.

  • Page 30: Kinematic System

    The heated print bed of the device moves in the Z axis. Its design allows the use of different work surfaces. The heated print bed is fitted with a vacuum system which enables the use of pads from various materials during printing and a sensor detecting the presence of a glass work surface. page 29of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 31: Slats And Brushes Of The Cleaning Station

    4.5. Camera The camera is located in the upper right corner of the printer door frame (Fig. 25). You can use 3DGence CLOUD software to remotely monitor the progress of the printing process. The camera automatically transmits the image at a fixed interval, every 5 seconds, or upon user’s request to refresh the view.

  • Page 32: Lighting

    You can turn it off or on again from the menu. 5. MATERIAL CHAMBER 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer is equipped with a heated material chamber. The material chamber is designed to keep an elevated temperature of the consumables environment. This prevents moisture, which has an adverse effect on the parameters and dimensions of the filament.

  • Page 33: Smart Material Manager System

    6. SMART MATERIAL MANAGER SYSTEM Smart Material Manager is a system developed by 3DGence in order to facilitate the 3D printer operation by using the system of SMM (Smart Material Manager) tags on dedicated printing materials, the subsystem measuring material consumption and appropriate software functions.
  • Page 34 4. Servomechanism | 5. Strain gauge | 6. Ball pin | 7. Positioning pins | 8. Cable connector 9. Air inlet of module cooling system | 10. Active T0 hotend | 11. Disabled T1 hotend page 33of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 35: Extruder Modules

    8. EXTRUDER MODULES The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer is equipped with two direct type material extruding systems - hereinafter referred to as extruders (Fig. 29). The extruders are located in the working chamber, above the print module and connected with the material chamber by means of the feeding system.

  • Page 36: Usb Port

    As an additional accessory to the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer, an air treatment unit is available, consisting of a reducer, a filter and a drier tank, as the incoming air must be dried, filtered and oil-free (Fig.

  • Page 37: Main Switch

    Use a power cord that meet the specifications and check the condition of the power cord. Do not use the device with a damaged power cord or cable gland. page 36of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 38: Additional Accessories

    LAS 42 industrial class filtration system. The LAS 42 filter unit contains a H13, HEPA class filter and activated carbon. This combination provides very good adsorption of volatile organic compounds (VOC) and styrene. The filtration of PM10 and PM2.5 particles is near 100%. page 37of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 39: User Interface

    IV USER INTERFACE The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer is equipped with a 7-inch touch, colour display located on the left side of the device front panel (Fig. 20, point 2). This is the printer's communication interface with a transparent graphic menu.

  • Page 40: Multifunction Button

    Queue – editable from 3DGence SLICER 4.0 software and 3DGence CLOUD platform. The latest print that appears in the queue is moved to the end of the list. After completing (not interrupting) the printing process, the file is moved to the archive to the beginning of the list.

  • Page 41: Materials Screen

    The procedure for starting printing from 3DGence SLICER 4.0 and 3DGence CLOUD and from a USB flash drive is described in Section V, point 6. Fig. 35 Screen for model information 1.3. Materials screen The “Materials” button takes you to the screen, which shows the icons of the heads in the print module and the icons of materials arranged as in the material chamber (Fig.
  • Page 42 “Activate” - If one of the bays is empty and there is material preloaded into the MLS (inactive bay), select this option to activate the material loading assistant for the hotend from the inactive material bay (Section V, point 3.3). Fig. 38 shows the screen for the print module. page 41of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 43: Network Settings Button

    “auto Z calibration”-select this option to start the procedure of auto Z calibration. The procedure is described in Section VIII, point 1.1. • “manual calibration”-select this option to start the manual calibration. 1.4. Network settings button. Use the “Network settings” button to access the network functions screen (Fig. 39). page 42of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 44 “Wi-Fi” – wireless connection using the WLAN adapter. Wi-Fi – use to access to the list of available networks (Fig. 40). 3DGence Cloud – use to access the 3DGence CLOUD screen (Fig. 41). Network details – use to access the network connection details (Fig. 42).

  • Page 45: Settings Button

    “off” position. Connection state – status indicating whether the printer is connected to the 3DGence CLOUD platform. Printer serial number – the serial number of the printer, which must be entered when adding the device on the 3DGence Cloud web platform.

  • Page 46: Wait For Print

    In the “Wait for print” mode no printer operations can be performed. Fig. 44 Waiting for print screen 1.5.2. Calibration This option contains the settings and parameters for the printer calibration process (Fig. 45). page 45of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 47 T1 hotend position. The difference resulting from the measurement will be recorded in the Z Offset field. The procedure described in Section VIII, point 1.1. Manual calibration – is used to access manual calibration of the print module (Fig. 47). These options are intended only for advanced users. page 46of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 48: Manual Control

    Vacuum heatbed– this option allows to move the slider to the right and turn on the vacuum table, after moving the slider to the left the vacuum table is turned off. page 47of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    When you select an option, a screen appears prompting you what to do and the necessity to reset the operating status counter. Printer calibration – time shown next to this option indicates when calibration will be required to the printer. page 48of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 50: Options

    Language – setting the menu language possibility to choose Polish or English. Fig. 52 Screen saver / screen in sleep mode 1.5.6. Service menu The maintenance menu is available for the 3DGence service technician. page 49of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 51: Work In Progress Menu

    – it is stopped after the last commands in the printer buffer have been executed. Note: the “abort” command is irreversible - the aborted process cannot be resumed. Fig. 54 Model information screen page 50of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 52: Printer Operation

    3. ACTIVITIES CONNECTED WITH PRINTING MATERIAL The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer is equipped with a semi-automatic filament feed system (MPF) and the Smart Material Manager (SMM). The manufacturer recommends the use of materials NFC tagged by the manufacturer (Fig. 2). This will enable you to use the full functionality of the printer.

  • Page 53: Material Loading

    In this case, material will be pre-loaded into the filament load assist module and stopped. When material runs out in the active material bay, the pre-loaded material will be loaded into the hotend to continue printing. page 52of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 54: Material Unloading

    → “swap” button. Follow the messages displayed on the printer screen. The corresponding hotend will be set to the active position, the printer will read the axis reference positions and the print module will be set up in the cleaning station. page 53of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 55: Print Module

    Note: Each time you install the print module, calibrate the offset between the hotends in the print module in the Z axis and then in the X axis, Y axis according to the instructions in Section VI, point 1. page 54of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 56 Fig. 56 Print module installation, step 1 Fig. 57 Print module installation, step 2 Fig. 58 Print module installation, step 3 page 55of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 57: Print Module Removal

    10. Slide the dual hotend module out of the mounting socket. When pulling out the module, gently lift the extruders up, if necessary. 11. Install the new module following the instructions provided in point 4.1 in this section. page 56of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 58: Printing Surface

    5.1.1. Selecting the printing surface The design of the heated print bed in the 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer makes it possible to use various build surfaces. The user can print on glass or polymer substrates because the printer is equipped with a vacuum system. The selection of the build surface is primarily determined by the material.

  • Page 59: Installation Of The Polymer Pad

    Remove any soiling or residual material from the vacuum plate, then wash the gasket with isopropyl alcohol and soft cloth. Any soiling can result in difficulties in keeping the pad on the bed. page 58of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 60: Replacing The Glass Printing Surface With A Pad

    6.1. Start printing from a flash drive The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer accessory kit comes with a flash drive that allows you to save your ready to print models. The procedure of starting the printing process from a flash drive is easy and quick.

  • Page 61: Transfer The Print To The Printer Through The Network

    6.2.2. From 3DGence SLICER 4.0 through the CLOUD system Sending a print to the printer from 3DGence SLICER 4.0 via CLOUD does not require the printer and computer to be in the same IP domain. A high level of security is ensured as the file is sent in fragments and files are not stored anywhere after being sent by the CLOUD system.

  • Page 62: From The 3Dgence Cloud Web Platform

    On the left select the printer to which you want to send the print job. The printer must be online. If the printer is not added, use the “go to cloud” button to access the 3DGence CLOUD web platform where you can add your device.

  • Page 63: Removing Prints

    This process may be repeated, and it is recommended for printouts with a large base surface. NOTE: Do not touch the heatbed surface with bare hands. Otherwise, the heatbed surface will be soiled, which there will impair adhesion of next prints. Use clean protective gloves. page 62of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 64: Calibration

    The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer enables automatic offset measurement in the Z axis. The measurement is carried out with the use of a strain gauge and consists in determining the difference between the height of the T0 and T1 hotends.
  • Page 65 (point 0.00) fails to match the support material both in the X axis and in the Y axis, the offsets of the print module are not calibrated correctly. Recalibrate the offsets according to steps 2 - 7. page 64of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 66: Heatbed Calibration

    18. An appropriate message on the screen will inform you when the calibration process is complete. 19. Mount the cleaning station container in accordance with the procedure described in Section II, point 5.10. 20. Close the working chamber door. page 65of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 67: Software

    It also contains ready-made print settings for dedicated materials. Each of the profiles available in 3DGence Slicer 4.0 has been developed by a team of specialists, and subsequently tested for over 1000 hours printing many complex test models. Therefore, for your first 3D printing experience we recommend using default profiles.

  • Page 68: Dgence Cloud

    INDUSTRY F420 printer. The communication in the system is encrypted. User .stl files are divided into many components and encrypted as .3dg files. 3DGence does not have access to files sent to the system by Customers. 3DGence CLOUD allows full control of the 3D printing process, including starting and queuing print jobs, collecting statistics and accessing maintenance service functions.

  • Page 69: Maintenance

    In order to ensure a high level of safety, the manufacturer recommends the use of spare parts with factory-compatible numbers. If such parts are not available, it is recommended to contact 3DGence technical support. Possible ways of contact are described in chapter IX of this manual.

  • Page 70: Emptying The Cleaning Station Container

    10. Mount the cleaning station container in accordance with the procedure described in Section II, point 5.9. Fig. 65 Removing the cleaning station container – step 1 Fig. 66 Removing the cleaning station container – step 2 page 69of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 71: Weekly

    1. Before you start to lubricate, please obtain: - a needle dispenser accompanying the printer set (Fig. 67), - LAN 46 machine oil or other with the same parameters. Fig. 67 Needle dispenser page 70of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 72 (air supply, wires, etc.). Squeeze the bottle for a few seconds to apply oil into 1 hole in the front carriage and 1 hole in the upper carriage as shown in Fig. 70. page 71of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 73: Cleaning The Extruders

    Press the connector lock (Fig. 71 step 2, red) and at the same time remove the material feed system from the connector by pulling it upwards (Fig. 71, step 3, orange). Fig. 71 Dismantling and installing the material feed system page 72of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 74 11. Unscrew two extruder fixing screws securing the T0 extruder to the extruder seat, located above and under the extruder (Fig. 74) and remove the extruder out of the printer. Put the screws away. Repeat the same procedure for the T1 extruder. Fig. 74 Dismantling extruders page 73of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 75 20. Open the front door of the printer. 21. Turn on the printer. 22. Once the cleaning process of the extruders is complete, load materials in accordance with the procedure described in Section V, point 3.1. page 74of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 76: Setting The Offset Between The Hotends In The Print Module In The Z Axis

    When you reach the print time after which you need to replace the print tip or when you notice signs of wear and tear, contact 3DGence Technical Support to purchase new print tips, covers and retaining clip. Contact methods are described in Section IX of this manual.
  • Page 77 17. Place the new cover in the cover installation tool included in the kit by pressing down on it. 18. Put the cover fixed in the tool onto the print tip (Fig. 81). Fig. 81 Cover installation page 76of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 78: Cleaning The Printing Module Fans

    2. Turn off the printer using the power button, then the main switch. If possible, disconnect the device from the power source. 3. Remove the right upper cover by unscrewing the 11 fixing screws marked in Fig. 86. page 77of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 79 4. Fill the grease gun with the appropriate grease according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Manually move the X-axis gate to the position allowing access to the grease nipples from both sides by grasping the aluminium tongue or the motor. page 78of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 80 7. Press a small amount of grease into the grease nipple on the left and then the right side as in Fig. 89 and Fig.90. 8. Push grease out by smoothly pressing the grease gun lever once. page 79of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 81 - disconnect the plug of the stack light (Fig. 91). After you open the top cover, the plug for the stack light can be found at the top left of the front of the printer. page 80of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 82 12. Remove the left top cover from the left side of the printer by unscrewing the 11 fixing screws. Fig. 92 Top left cover of the printer 13. Locate the grease nipples as shown in Fig. 93 page 81of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 83 15. Push grease out by smoothly pressing the grease gun lever once. 16. Wipe up excess grease with a clean cloth or paper towel. Fig. 94 Lubricate the grease nipples on the left side of the printer page 82of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 84: Cleaning Of The Extruder Sprocket And Lubricating The Extruder Needle Bearing

    20. Start the printer. 5.2. Cleaning of the extruder sprocket and lubricating the extruder needle bearing Please contact 3DGence Technical Support for assistance. Contact methods are described in Section IX of this manual. 5.3. Checking the condition of the the hotend cleaning unit Once for a quarter or every 1500 hours of printing, visually check the condition of the slats and brushes of the cleaning station.

  • Page 85: Every Six Months Or Every 3000 Hours Of Printing

    - facing the front of the printer, the grease nipple in the lower left carriage of the linear guide, - facing the front of the printer, the grease nipple in the upper left carriage of the linear guide, The location of these grease nipples is shown in Fig. 97. page 84of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 86 12. Remove the rear centre cover by unscrewing the 20 fixing screws (Fig. 98). Disconnect the earth point plug that connects the cover to the printer housing. Fig. 98 Rear printer cover 13. Locate the upper right grease nipple (viewed from the front of the printer) as shown in Fig. 99. page 85of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 87 14. Locate the upper right grease nipple (viewed from the front of the printer) as shown in Fig. 8. The location of this grease nipple is also marked in Fig. 100. Fig. 100 Location of the grease nipple page 86of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 88: Adjusting Timing Belts Tension

    3DGence technical support immediately. 6.2. Adjusting timing belts tension Please contact 3DGence Technical Support for assistance. Contact methods are described in Section IX of this manual. 6.3. Replacing the module cooling filter Procedure for replacing the module cooling filter: Switch off the printer in accordance with the procedure described in Section V, point 2.2.

  • Page 89: Checking The Curtains

    Once every six months or after exceeding 3000 hours of printing, check the condition of the machine curtains. If the curtains are damaged or worn, please contact 3DGence Technical Support to buy new curtains and receive assistance. Contact methods are described in Section IX of this manual.

  • Page 90: Printer Service

    105). The other bulb is located in the upper right-hand corner in front of the working chamber (Fig. 106). Lack of lighting in the printer reduces the operator safety and makes it impossible to view the print in the 3DGence CLOUD system. The procedure for replacing the bulb on the right and left sides of the working chamber is the same.

  • Page 91: Removal Of Residual Material From The Feed System

    1 and 2. The access opening of the material feed system on the right side is intended for support materials that are loaded into the material bays 3 and 4. page 90of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 92: Downstream The Manifold To The Extruder

    Unscrew the two screws fixing the glass pane of the access opening on the right-hand side (Fig. 107). 10. Prepare about 200 cm of material (e.g. ABS). Straighten the end of material and slide it into one feed system from the manifold. page 91of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 93: Las 42 Filter Replacement (Optional Accessory)

    2. Remove the lower left cover by unscrewing the 16 fixing screws (Fig. 108). Fig. 108 Lower left cover of the printer 3. Open the two clasps securing the top filter cover (Fig.109). page 92of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 94 21. To prevent dirt from escaping from the filter being replaced, peel off the white protective sticker on the new pre-filter and use it to cover the inlet of the replaced filter (Fig. 111). page 93of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 95 25. Connect the printer to a power source. Turn the main switch to the ON position, then turn on the printer using the power button. 26. The old filter cassette should be disposed of in accordance with the applicable waste recycling regulations. page 94of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 96 2. Remove the lower left cover by unscrewing the 16 fixing screws (Fig. 113). Fig.113 Lower left cover of the printer Open the two clasps securing the top filter cover. Fig.114 Clasps securing the filter cover page 95of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 97 Remove the top filter cover and put it aside (Fig.115). Prefilter Fig.115 5. Open the two clasps securing the cassette to the filter base (Fig.116). Fig. 116 Clasps fixing the cassette page 96of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 98 Replace the top cover and close the clasps securing the filter cover (Fig.117). Fig.117 Filter cassette Close the clasps securing the cassette to the filter base (Fig.118) Fig. 118 Clasps fixing the cassette page 97of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...
  • Page 99 10. Connect the printer to a power source. Turn the main switch to the ON position, then turn on the printer using the power button. 11. The old filter cassette should be disposed of in accordance with the applicable waste recycling regulations. page 98of 102 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 | version 10.2020...

  • Page 100: Technical Support

    IX TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you have a problem with your device or software that is not covered in the manual, please contact 3DGence Technical Support Department. When contacting the technical support team, in addition to a detailed description of the problem, provide the serial number of the device (Section I, point 2.1).

  • Page 101: Glossary

    In addition, you can choose the application and density of supports and one of several ways to improve print adhesion to the heated print bed (e.g. raft or brim). The 3DGence INDUSTRY F420 printer uses 3DGence SLICER 4.0, which defines settings for different modules and resolutions.
  • Page 102 NOTE: Using materials other than those listed in the 3DGence Certified Material Database prevents the use of the SMM system. Firmware – 3D printer internal software. It handles the interpreting of commands contained in the machine code (G code). The effect of its operation are the basic signals for heaters, motors and fans.
  • Page 103 – this is a support added by the model designer or the slicer on which model parts hanging in the air are supported. A properly made support is not part of the model and can be easily torn off after printing completion. 3DGence SLICER 4.0 generates supports automatically.

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