Zortrax 3D Printers

Manufacturer: Zortrax

Model#: M200 (one extruder)

Stock#: n/a

Serial#: ZE4A0410F, ZB328A12F, Z7C89A186, Z54E1C1EF (October 2015)

Serial#: Z31235C23 (Model# M200-V04, September 2016)

Acquired: See above (New)

Spools should always be loaded so that they turn counterclockwise when you look at the back of the printer as we do here.

FOR STUDENTS / USERS:

Z-Suite Instructions for Generating a .zcode file from an .STL file (follow these to make a .zcode file)

Overview Video (A general introduction to the M200 Zortrax Printer.)

Video showing typical raft and support removal (Wondering how to remove the raft from your part? This video provides one demonstration.)

Z-Suite Instruction Manual Page (this page, provided by Zortrax, has a variety of sections that instructs you how to use the Z-Suite 2.0 software.)

Printing with Octave PLA Filament Instructions (PLA isn't as tough as ABS, however it does print with higher resolution. You have to follow these steps in order to print with this non OEM material.)

Printing with PolyFlex Filament Instructions (Follow these instructions when printing with PolyFlex filament. Note: you must be using the printer with the Z-Temp Hot End installed.)

Link to RaftAway (this free program is necessary to remove the raft when printing with Polyflex filament.)

FOR MAINTENANCE / REPAIR:

M200 Zortrax Printer Instruction Manual (that came with the printers)

M Series User Manual (Updated manual in 2018)

Z-Temp Temperature Switch Instruction Manual (This is for the temperature control allowing the printers to run with temperature offsets to accommodate different filaments.)

Link to Z-Temp Hot-End maintenance information (this was retrofitted onto Z31235C23 in 2017 for printing of non-Zortrax filament on this printer.)

Blank Hard Copy of Printer Queues -- all colors for Z-ABS (these are used for students to fill out when class projects are being done)

MAINTENANCE HISTORY:

Firmware updated on all five printers to Version 1.3.1, released 2/12/2019. In order to udpate the firmware, because these printers have Bootloader V1, you need to use a slower SD card. A faster card will not allow the printer to read the update. At the time of this entry (12/23/19), no additional firmware is planned for the M200.

3/3/22: Z54E1C1EF -- the extruder feed motor was not turning consistently. The Z-Temp nozzle was changed, but it was discovered that the ribbon cable was the cause of the problem. The cable was replaced on this date.

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