Operating & Maintaining the Connex500/350 3-D Printer
7–4
DOC-13000 Rev. E
Loading Model and Support Cartridges
Connex
printers
use
two
cartridges
of
model
material
and
two
cartridges
of
support
material,
each
weighing
3.6
kilograms
when
full.
A
graphical
representation
of
the
cartridges
and
their
current
weight
appears
in
the
printer
interface
(see
figure 7
‐
3).
——
Important:
If
you
need
to
replace
the
model
material
currently
installed
with
another
type,
see
“Changing
the
Model
Material”
on
page 7
‐
10.
Otherwise,
make
sure
to
replace
the
model
cartridge
with
one
containing
the
same
type
of
material.
To load model and support cartridges:
1. On
the
front
of
the
Connex
printer
(see
figure 7
‐
1),
pull
open
the
doors
of
the
storage
compartment.
2. If
you
are
replacing
a
cartridge,
grasp
its
handle
and
pull
the
cartridge
out,
taking
care
not
to
twist
or
turn
it.
3. Load
model
and
support
cartridges
into
their
respective
compartments—the
model
cartridge
on
the
right,
and
the
support
cartridge
on
the
left.
(Note
that
the
cartridges
only
fit
into
their
correct
compartments.)
You
should
feel
some
resistance,
as
a
needle
pierces
the
cartridge.
4. Check
the
Connex
printer
interface
to
make
sure
that
the
new
cartridge
is
detected
and
that
its
weight
is
displayed
(see
figure 7
‐
3).
5. Close
the
storage
‐
compartment
door.
The printer uses RFID technology to automatically identify the material
cartridges. For this purpose, an RFID module is part of the printer hardware.
Tampering with this module will render the printer inoperable and may void
Objet warranties and service contracts.
Tips about replacing cartridges:
•
You can replace material cartridges either before or during printing.
•
You can replace partially used cartridges to avoid the need for replacing
them during printing.
•
You can load partially used cartridges, as long as they contain more
than 100 grams of material.
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