Operating & Maintaining the Objet24 3D Printer
6–6
DOC-34014 Rev. C
Producing Models
TheObjet24printerproducesmodelsbyprintingtrayfilespreparedinthe
ObjetStudioapplicationandsenttotheprinterfromthere.Forinformation
aboutpreparingmodelfilesforprinting,see“UsingObjetStudio”inthis
userguideorObjetStudioHelp.
TheObjet24printeriscapableofprintingmodelswith
thefollowing
maximumdimensions:
¾ With glossy finish—
X‐axis:234.00mm(9.21inches)
Y‐axis:192.00mm(7.55inches)
Z‐axis:148.60mm(5.85inches)
¾ With matte finish—
X‐axis:233.00mm(9.17inches)
Y‐axis:191.00mm(7.52inches)
Z‐axis:148.30mm(5.83inches)
Preparing the
Printer
To prepare the printer for producing models:
1. Makesurethatthebuildtrayintheprinterisemptyandclean.Ifnot,
removecuredmaterialwiththescraper,andcleanthetraythoroughly
withawetcleaningcloth.
2. MakesurethatthereissufficientModelandSupportmaterialloaded,
asindicatedintheprinterinterface(seefigure 6‐3).
Youmaywantto
replacethecartridgesofModelandSupportmaterialcurrentlyloaded
intheprintertoavoidtheneedforreplacingthemduringprinting.
3. Ontheprinterinterface,clicktheredbuttontoswitchtheprinterto
onlinemode.
Thecolorofthebuttonchangesfromredtogreen
(seefigure 6‐7).If
thereisajobintheJobManagerqueue,itissenttotheprinter.
Before beginning to produce models, it is recommended that you check the
current printing quality of the print heads by performing a pattern test (see
“Pattern Test” on page 20).
CAUTION: Use protective gloves when cleaning the build tray, and be
careful of the sharp edges of the scraper blade.
Forinstallingmaterialcartridgesandreplacingemptyones,see
“LoadingModelandSupportCartridges”onpage 4.
Whenswitchingtheprintertoonlinemode,amessageisdisplayedifa
maintenanceactivityisrequiredtoensureoptimumprintingquality.
(See“RoutineMaintenanceSchedule”onpage 17.)Maintenance
notificationscanbedisabled/enabledfromtheOptionsmenu.
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