Printer UI
Print Prep is the part of the DLS™ Process where you set up your part(s) for printing in Carbon's Printer User Interface (UI). This documentation provides instructions for each step in the print prep process and covers all tools available to you in the software.
Content is current as of Printer Software Release Notes v1.46.
Accessing the Printer UI
Basic Print Prep Workflow
This video provides a brief overview of the essential steps to set up a print.
Essential Features
Every build created for printing will use these features.
As Needed Features
These features are used as needed.
Optional Software Functionality
Carbon’s powerful software is included with every printer. It enables customers to print a wide variety of applications and manage hardware fleets. Additional software products and features are also available. These features target specific use cases for more advanced users.
- Some optional products and features require additional training, acceptance of Early Access agreements, additional Order Forms/Subscription Agreements, and/or additional fees.
- Some optional products and features may not be available if your printer is not running up-to-date software or is on Version Lock.
Please contact your account representative or [email protected] if you are interested in exploring optional features.
Prepare Parts and Projects
Product or Feature | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Design Engine | Carbon’s design tools | May require an additional Subscription Agreement and payment of additional fees More information about Design Engine |
Limit Scene Display Triangle Count | Limits the project preparation scene display to 20 million triangles to preserve functionality when viewing extremely large builds | Recommended for Aligner Manufacturers running the Gen2 or Lucentra workflows (hollow models) More information about Aligner Manufacturing Login required |
Automatic Print Preparation | Automatically prepares projects for printing according to defined automation pipelines
| Requires an Order Form and payment of additional fees Available for select workflows only More information about Automatic Print Preparation Login required |
Alter & Understand Print Plans
Product or Feature | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Blackline Override | Enables control over blackline settings on projects or parts to control for cure-through | |
Print Plan Adjustments (formerly “Advanced Controls”) | Allows users to adjust the print plan for a project to optimize printing or address print defects. | Not available for all customers based on application suitability More information about Print Plan Adjustments Login required |
Upload Print Scripts | Allows users to write their own Print Scripts (in Python) and upload them to projects | Not available for all customers based on application suitability |
Print Analytics | Provides access to detailed data on past prints | Not available for all customers based on application suitability More information about Print Analytics Login required |
Manage Production
Product or Feature | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
API Tools | Carbon’s REST API for build/part preparation, manufacturing workflows, and/or data tracking | Requires customer-side software development to write and maintain an integration May require an additional Subscription Agreement and payment of additional fees |
Factory Dashboard | Provides a view of printers showing machine statuses designed for display on a screen at a production facility | |
Hide “Cancel” Button | Removes the “Cancel” button from the printer screen to prevent operators from erroneously deleting prints from the queue | Available for L1, M1, and M2 printers only |
Ergo Height | Upon completion of a print, returns the platform to a specified height to enable easier physical workflows | Available for L1 printers only |
Automatically Delete Models Older than X Days | Configures a printer to automatically delete models older than a specified number of days to preserve printer memory | Recommended for high-throughput printers producing one-off parts |
Admin-Only Software Updates | Restricts installation of printer software updates to Admins only | Does not require a request to Carbon; enable this option via self-service from Admin tools |
Smart Part Washer Production Mode | Prevents machine operators from running an unplanned wash cycle | |
Wash Finished Email | Sends an email when a wash is finished. | |
Comprehensive training is provided for the following products. Where noted, the documentation is only accessible to Carbon printer customers under the Production tab.
