D4K: Unboxing

Explore the unboxing experience of the D4K, highlighting its features and setup process for new users.

Unbox Printer

  1. Carefully cut the plastic wrap and straps.
  2. If accessories were ordered for the printer, remove the accessories boxes from the pallet and place them on a sturdy work surface. For more information, see PCA 2000 and PWA 2000.
  3. The printer is inside two boxes – an exterior box and an interior box. Remove the lid from the exterior box and then remove the lid from the interior box.
  4. The External Components box is inside the interior box, on top of the foam padding. Place the External Components box on a sturdy work surface.
  5. Remove the sides of the exterior box, followed by the sides of the interior box. Remove the foam padding from the top and sides of the printer.
  6. Carefully cut away the plastic wrap from the printer, taking care not to damage the printer’s casing.
  7. Remove the printer from the interior box with a helper and place the printer on a stable desktop.


Unbox External Hardware and Accessories

Tilting Material Tray: 
Also known as the Tilt tray. It comprises of two main parts – a film and a frame. Below the tilt tray assembly is a glass plate. The glass plate stays in position in the printer, below the tilt tray, see Install Material Tray and Clean Material Tray.

Glass Panel: 
Also known as Glass Plate. The glass panel is below the tilt tray assembly. The glass panel stays in position in the printer, below the tilt tray, at all times, see Clean Material Tray.

Drip Tray:
The drip tray is located below the glass plate and is a protective cover that keeps the printer’s internal components clean, see Clean Material Tray.

Build Platform:
Also known as Build Plate, Build tray, Printbed, Bed, Build Surface. The surface of the 3D printer on which the 3D printed part is formed, see Install Build Platform and Clean Build Platform.