ZCorp310 Printhead Error:1003(0)

[Abdelhakim]

hi we have a problem with the z corp 450. it dos not print with black colors. the black is replaced by pink.any help? thanks

[awerby]

hi we have a problem with the z corp 450. it dos not print with black colors. the black is replaced by pink.any help? thanks

Have you ruled out a non-feeding line? If an air bubble has formed in the tube, it can often prevent the binder from flowing. There could also be an issue with the printhead; sometimes the output channels get clogged with powder and stop emitting.

Andrew Werby
Juxtamorph.com

[Haz]

I'm curious how much use old Z-corp machines are still getting these days??

I own a Z510 that hasn't had any use in a while. Its funny, however, because it seems like the powder-based systems are making a comeback what with the new HP line of machines.

I have not done much search, but I wonder if ZCorp machines can be reconfigured to making "green" parts for metal 3D printing - again, not too dissimilar to how the metal HP printers work.

Anyways, curious what others think about the ZCorp line. If its worth holding onto, if there are (or could be) any hacks to make it more relevant in today's market.

[awerby]

I'm curious how much use old Z-corp machines are still getting these days??

I own a Z510 that hasn't had any use in a while. Its funny, however, because it seems like the powder-based systems are making a comeback what with the new HP line of machines.

I have not done much search, but I wonder if ZCorp machines can be reconfigured to making "green" parts for metal 3D printing - again, not too dissimilar to how the metal HP printers work.

Anyways, curious what others think about the ZCorp line. If its worth holding onto, if there are (or could be) any hacks to make it more relevant in today's market.

[That's an interesting idea. There is a system that uses stainless steel powder to make "green" forms which are later sintered in a kiln and infused with bronze to produce solid metal objects: https://www.exone.com/en-US/3D-print...al-3d-printers

I'm not sure what it would take to do this in a Zcorp machine, or if it's even possible. But there was a system that Zcorp offered in the past, where the machine was used to print a mold in some kind of refractory powder, into which a low-melting-point metal like zinc was poured. The challenge with this system was adequately removing the excess powder that filled the mold cavity, but it shouldn't be too hard to implement for molds with 2 or more parts.

Andrew Werby
Juxtamorph.com