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Objet30 User Guide 6 Operating and Maintaining the Printer

DOC-34025 Rev. I 6-66

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Table of Contents4
About this Guide10
Using this Guide10
For more Information10
Revision History11
Terms Used in this Guide12
Additional Resources14
Stratasys Academy14
Stratasys Support Center15
Grabcad Community15
Safety16
Safety Features17
Symbols and Warning Labels19
Safety Guidelines20
Printer Installation20
Printer Power Disconnection20
Printer Operation21
UV Radiation21
Printer Maintenance21
Model and Support Materials22
UV Lamps22
First Aid for Working with Printing Materials23
Contact with Skin23
Contact with Eyes23
Ingestion23
Inhalation24
Waste Disposal24
Introducing the 3D Printer26
Basic Features27
Electrical Specifications27
Printer Power Rating27
Work Configurations28
Source Files29
STL Files29
SLC Files29
Printing Materials30
Storage30
Shelf Life30
Exposure to Light30
Safety Considerations31
Disposal31
Work Environment31
Workstation Requirements31
Preparing Files for Use with Polyjet 3D Printing Systems33
Converting CAD Files to STL Format33
Converting CAD Files to SLC Format34
Software Applications for Preparing Print Jobs35
Installing Objet Studio36
How to Install Objet Studio37
Using Objet Studio42
Launching Objet Studio45
Objet Studio Interface45
Ribbon Commands47
Objet Studio Commands Menu49
Model Tree Pane50
Preparing Models for Production51
OBJDF Files: Overview51
Model Files51
Placing Objects on the Build Tray52
Opening Objet Tray Files56
Quick-Access Model Commands58
Selecting Objects59
Copying and Pasting Objects59
Surface Finish60
Positioning Objects on the Build Tray61
Automatic Orientation61
Automatic Positioning62
Manual Positioning63
Manipulating Objects on the Tray65
Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis65
Valid Object Placement66
Using a Grid to Position Objects67
Measurement Units68
Setting Model Dimensions69
Manually Repositioning Objects70
Changing an Object's Orientation72
Freezing Model Orientation73
Display Options75
Viewing Objects75
Screen Layout77
Tray Perspective78
Setting Object Colors80
Loading Large Files80
Large File Manipulation81
Zoom Options83
Handling Trays84
Tray Validation84
Printing Modes85
Production Estimates85
E-Mailing Objet Digital Files86
Printing the Tray86
Applying Additional Objet Studio Features88
Dividing Objects88
Choosing the Support Strength89
Hollow"- Filling Models with Support Material90
Displaying the Cross Section of Objects91
Saving the Screen Display as an Image File92
Saving Build Trays92
Customizing Objet Studio94
Creating a Quick Access Toolbar94
Hiding the Ribbon96
Display Colors96
Keyboard Shortcuts98
Setting User Preferences99
Professional Mode Features100
Default Settings101
Opengl Driver Configuration102
Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance104
Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features104
Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs107
Job Manager Screen108
Setting the Printer Connection110
Offline Mode111
Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)114
Job Manager Commands114
Configuring User Alerts117
Printing from the Jobs Queue118
Additional Server Features118
Operating and Maintaining the Printer123
Starting the Printer125
Loading Model and Support Cartridges127
Producing Models129
Printing Modes130
Preparing the Printer131
Starting Printing132
Printer Interface Color Key134
Printing Indicators136
Resuming Production after Printing Has Stopped137
Changing the Printing Material140
Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode146
Shutting down the Printer147
Material Flush/Fill Wizard150
Maintaining the Printer153
Routine Maintenance Schedule153
Maintenance Counters154
UV Lamp Check156
Cleaning the Print Heads and the Roller156
Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper159
Pattern Test162
Improving Print Quality164
Cleaning and Replacing the Roller Waste Collector165
Aligning the Print Heads169
Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads173
Replacing Print Heads182
Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamp193
Calibrating the Load Cells197
Replacing the Odor Filter200
Replacing the UV Lamp201
Replacing the Material Filter206
Replacing the Pump Tubes214
Built-In Tests223
Replacing the Waste Container226
Cleaning the Exterior Panels228
Cleaning the UV Screen228
Backing-Up and Restoring Printer Settings230
Reinitiate Wizard230
Preventive Maintenance Tasks230
Removing Models after Printing234
Removing the Support Material234
Removing Support by Hand235
Removing Support with Water Pressure235
Removing SUP705 with Caustic Soda236
Removing SUP706 with Caustic Soda and Sodium Metasilicate236
Post-Printing Treatment237
Photobleaching for Transparent Models237
Storing Models237

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