Connex Connex500 User Manual

DOC-13000 Rev. E 7–1
Operating & Maintaining the
Connex500/350 3-D Printer
StartingtheConnexPrinter ............................................................... 2
LoadingModelandSupportCartridges.......................................... 4
ProducingModels ............................................................................... 5
PrinterInterfaceColor Key.................................................................. 7
PrintingIndicators ................................................................................ 8
ResumingProductionAfterPrintinghasStopped......................... 9
ChangingtheModelMaterial ......................................................... 10
KeepingtheConnexPrinterinIdleMode..................................... 15
ShuttingDowntheConnexPrinter ................................................ 16
MaintainingtheConnexPrinter ..................................................... 18
RoutineMaintenanceSchedule......................................................... 18
CleaningthePrintHeads................................................................... 19
PatternTest........................................................................................... 21
ImprovingPrintQuality .................................................................... 22
CleaningandReplacingtheWiper................................................... 23
ReplacingtheRollerScraper(Knife)................................................ 28
AligningthePrintHeads ................................................................... 30
CalibratingPrintHeads ..................................................................... 34
ReplacingPrint Heads........................................................................ 40
TestingandCalibratingtheUVLamps ........................................... 49
CalibratingtheLoadCells ................................................................. 51
ReplacingtheOdorFilter................................................................... 52
ReplacingtheUVLamps ................................................................... 52
Built‐inTests......................................................................................... 57
ReplacingtheWasteContainer ......................................................... 62
Cleaningthe
ExteriorP
anels ............................................................. 64

Connex Connex500 Specifications

General

Brand	Connex
Model	Connex500
Category	3D Printers
Language	English

Summary

Starting the Connex Printer

Loading Model and Support Cartridges

Producing Models

Resuming Production After Printing Stops

Changing the Model Material

Shutting Down the Connex Printer

Maintaining the Connex Printer

Routine Maintenance Schedule Overview

Cleaning the Print Heads

Step-by-step guide for cleaning the printer's print heads using a wizard.

Pattern Test Procedure

Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper

Aligning the Print Heads

Process for checking and adjusting the alignment of the printer's print heads.

Calibrating Print Heads

Steps to test and calibrate print heads using the Head Optimization wizard.

Replacing Print Heads

Detailed procedure for replacing defective print heads with new ones.

Testing and Calibrating UV Lamps

Guide for testing and calibrating the UV lamps for optimal curing.

Calibrating Load Cells

Replacing UV Lamps

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the UV lamps in the printer.

Built-in Tests

Replacing the Waste Container

Handling Printed Models

Removing Models After Printing

Steps for safely removing printed models from the build tray after cooling.

Removing the Support Material