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What's Inside:

A description of hardware, software, part material, networking components, and documentation that comprise the ProJet™ Production
Printing System.
An overview of the site requirements in typical engineering and design work spaces. These involve basic access, electrical, and
environmental conditions for configuring a safe and efficient work area.
A checklist is included to ensure that the facility is adequately prepared for installation of your printer.
Information on how to obtain assistance from 

3D Systems Customer Support Team.

03.0 Symbols Used in this Guide

!NOTE.jpg|width=30,height=30!  NOTE: The ProJet™ Production Printing System is part of 3D Systems' Multi-Jet-Modeling (MJM) product
line.

This symbol designates the accompanying texts or figures as either a 

 or a 

.

CAUTION

WARNING

Caution: Indicates something may happen that could cause loss of data, damage to equipment, or personal injury.
WARNING:Indicates a hazard to both equipment and personnel that may be in the immediate area.

This symbol is used to warn of the presence of potentially 

  High voltage electricity is accessible in the

HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE.

vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel. High voltage can cause severe burns or death. Access panels are for service only
and should be opened only by certified service personnel or trained maintenance personnel. 

 is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the panel. Radiation can cause eye injury. Access panels

 Invisible UV radiation
are for service only and should be opened only by certified service personnel. Use UV radiation eye and skin protection when
servicing with "bypass engaged."

 

 

 is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel. Avoid contact. Hot surfaces can cause severe

A hot surface
burns. Access panels are for service only and should be opened only by certified service personnel or trained maintenance
personnel. 

: Indicates that skin or eye irritation could result while exposed to a chemical composition.

Harmful Irritant Warning

When accompanied by the word 

 the text and symbol are meant to call attention to a practice whose implementation can

"NOTE",

save time or prevent subsequent inconvenience to the user.

04.0 The ProJet™ Production Printing System

The ProJet™ Production Printing System consist of the following components, providing these functions:

Automatically outputs 3-dimensional prints from digital data supplied to the printer in the required .stl file format, using a two-material
process.
ProJet™ client software is provided with each printer. This software provides users with the ability to set up and submit jobs to the printer,
and may be installed on additional user's workstations (within your facility) at no additional cost per user. Each workstation should meet
the minimum 

"Client Workstation Requirements."

VisiJet® support and build materials - VisiJet® build material is for production of the actual prints, and the VisiJet® support material
produces the required support structures necessary to build 3-dimensional prints. These materials are formulated exclusively for use with
the ProJet™ Production Printing System.

 

04.1 What is Included with a ProJet™ Production Printing System

A ProJet™ 5000 System ships with the following:

One crated ProJet™ Production Printing System containing an accessory kit which consist of:
Two Build Platform
"Starter Pack" consisting of one (1) S300 Support Material Bottle and one (1) MX Build Material Bottle

Summary of Contents for ProJet 5000

Page 1: ... 5 3 05 3 Unit Portability 6 1 5 4 05 4 Electrical 7 1 5 5 05 5 Client Workstation Requirements 7 1 5 6 05 6 Network Interface 8 1 5 7 05 7 Material Storage 8 1 5 8 05 8 Material Bottle Disposal 9 1 5 9 05 9 Weights and Measures 9 1 6 06 0 Operating Enviroment 9 1 6 1 06 1 Air Conditioning 9 1 6 2 06 2 Humidity 10 1 6 3 06 3 Lighting 10 1 6 4 06 4 Vibration and Shock 10 1 7 07 0 Preparation for Sh...

Page 2: ...ng 06 4 Vibration and Shock 07 0 Preparation for Shipment Arrival 08 0 MDM Bottle Build Platform Installations 09 0 Limitation of Liability 10 0 Thank You 11 0 Contacting 3D Systems 12 0 Printer Advance Preparation Checklist 01 0 About this Manual This document includes all of the overall facility requirements that will be needed to have a successful installation when our 3D Systems Customer Suppo...

Page 3: ...th bypass engaged is accessible in the vicinity of this sign or behind the access panel Avoid contact Hot surfaces can cause severe A hot surface burns Access panels are for service only and should be opened only by certified service personnel or trained maintenance personnel Indicates that skin or eye irritation could result while exposed to a chemical composition Harmful Irritant Warning When ac...

Page 4: ...ow is a suggested floor plan for a ProJet Production Printing System installation Each printer requires use of a dedicated circuit Multiple printers CAN NOT be located on a single circuit An additional 110 or 220 VAC outlet is recommended for service needs A phone near the printer is recommended to facilitate machine support Each location of the machine requires a standard wall power outlet or pow...

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Page 6: ... for use on rough or uneven surfaces including deep carpet To avoid the risk of tipping the printer when moving between locations only push from the side of the printer The printer is intended to be lifted from its crate base using a fork lift device and place on casters to roll to its final destination Leveled fork lift pads have been placed beneath the machine to accommodate this need The front ...

Page 7: ...specially in areas where circuits may be affected by an outside source i e lightning required strikes power interruption etc They should have a Some examples of suppliers are Toshiba or APC Power loss during a build will fail the build and minimum rating of 3KVA can cause damage to your printer Uninterruptible power is critical to the successful operation of the machinery 05 5 Client Workstation R...

Page 8: ...k Not all networks have the TCP IP installed Make sure to have a network administrator check that TCP IP are both installed and are running as required PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL of the printer 05 7 Material Storage VisiJet part and support materials should uie stored in a conveniently located storage cabinet in proximity to the printer itself A cabinet is recommended to protect against long term exposu...

Page 9: ...acing the printer in any environment with airborne contaminant including cigarette smoke fumes and mechanical particulates that can adversely affect the long term functioning of this equipment Each ProJet Production Printing System undergoes an operational test at the factory and is shipped with a limited residual amount of build and support material already in its internal reservoir When ordering...

Page 10: ... qualified 3D Systems Field Service Engineer or an authorized reseller The following topics should be arranged PRIOR TO THE ARRIVAL OF THE SYSTEM to simplify installation of the ProJet Production Printing System Refer to later sections of this guide for details of this procedure Make sure the following resources are available ____ A forklift or similar heavy duty equipment required for unloading t...

Page 11: ...t Before removing bottle from the MDM re tighten bottle cap to prevent spillage To remove bottle open material delivery module and press release latch down and lift bottle out of module Build Platform Ensure that the corner guides on the backside of platform are clean and free of debris If debris exists when installing the platform guides will not lock into the platform elevator NOTE Clean platfor...

Page 12: ...ing System or other products or services 3D Systems strives for higher quality better products and comprehensive services to benefit our customers 11 0 Contacting 3D Systems For information or assistance contact 3D Systems corporate headquarters at 3D Systems Corporation 333 Three D Systems Circle Rock Hill SC 29730 Toll Free Number 800 889 2964 Phone Number 803 326 4080 Web www 3dsystems com Emai...

Page 13: ...________________ Email _____________________________________________________________________ Please place a check in each box once that item is complete Check Box Final installation site selected The intended physical location for each ProJet Production Printing System s should be selected in advance and checked for adherence to the guidelines set out in this guide If required by the shipper a met...

Page 14: ...nter is installed we agree not to alter any requirements without consulting with 3D Systems Customer Service Representative If alteration are made without consulting 3D Systems it may void the system s warranty ___________________________________ _______________ Customer Signature Date Please return a copy of the check list by FAXING it to the appropriate fax number provided in Contacts ...

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