XYZware Color Mode

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XYZware Color Mode

The multi-color printing described in this chapter is used in combination with specific models. Users can adjust the color mixing ratio based on their color preferences in XYZware. During the printing process, there may be a difference between the color mixing ratio displayed by XYZware and the actual object due to the room temperature and the residual colors from the previous print, which is normal. We suggest you use the LOAD FILAMENT function and perform printing until the residual colors are discharged. Before using the Color Mode, make sure: A. XYZware has been updated to the applicable version: 2.1.12.4 or later B. Model: da Vinci Junior 2.0 Mix (hereafter referred to as da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix)

Outline

1. Printer Settings

2. User Interface and Toolbar

3. Mixer Mode

4. Multi-color Mode

5. Blending Zone

1. Printer Settings

Note: In "Settings", you can set the printer model or preview the colors of printing modules 1 and 2. The actual result depends on the color of the filament loaded in the printer.

2. User Interface and Toolbar

  1. Multi-color Mode -Set different colors for models from different file sources
  2. Mixer Mode -Set different color blocks according to height. Each block may contain one color or a set of gradient colors.
  3. Add a Color Node -Add multiple color nodes to make the object more colorful.
  4. Delete a Color Node
  5. Start Color
  6. Lock color
  7. Object Color Height -The size of color presented on the object
  8. Object View
  9. Multi-color Tool Bar -Mix colors using ratios defined by the software. Color gradient is not supported in this mode.

3. Mixer Mode

In the Mixer Mode, you can perform gradient multi-color printing on a single object by following the steps below.

Step 1: import the object file (*.STL)

Step 2: confirm the height of the object. Select “Mixer Mode” on the top toolbar to add a color node according to the height (the height is 62mm in this example as shown in the figure below)

Step3: add a color node and adjust its height and color. You can also set multiple nodes. XYZware will show the color gradient of the object. The actual result depends on the color of the filament loaded.

Note: the height of the object can be accessed by using the "Info" button on the left toolbar. (Z-Axis corresponds to the height of the object) You need to make color adjustments according to the height of the imported object.

4. Multi-color Mode

da Vinci Jr. 2.0 Mix also supports standard multi-color printing. Select “Multi-color Mode” on the top toolbar, and the software will create a palette for the user according to the color ratio. You can only choose one color for each object. Color gradient is not supported in this mode.

5. Blending Zone

To print the model in multiple colors at one time, please check the “Enable Blending Zone” box. To print the model in monochromatic color scheme, please uncheck the box. Once the Palette function is enabled, the machine will build filament separation walls and the printable area will be 14 x 15 x 15 cm (W x D x H).

Note: For more information on dual-color printing, refer to the following sections:4.2 Dual-color Printing, 5.5 Info and 8.4 Auto-arrange the Print Files