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DOC-06800 Rev. A

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Operating & Maintaining the 
Objet1000 - Connex 2

Printer

Starting the Objet1000 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 ......................................................... 11
Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode ................................................... 16
Shutting Down the Printer............................................................... 17
Maintaining the Printer .................................................................... 19

Routine Maintenance Schedule......................................................... 19
Cleaning the Print Heads ................................................................... 20
Pattern Test........................................................................................... 23
Improving Print Quality .................................................................... 24
Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper................................................... 24
Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller
Scraper .................................................................................................. 27
Replacing the Roller Scraper ............................................................. 29
Aligning the Print Heads ................................................................... 32
Replacing Print Heads........................................................................ 36
Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps ........................................... 36
Calibrating the Load Cells ................................................................. 40
Replacing the UV Lamps ................................................................... 42
Built in Tests......................................................................................... 47
Replacing the Waste Container ......................................................... 53
.Cleaning the Exterior Panels ............................................................ 53

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16 June 2013

Summary of Contents for Objet1000 Connex 2

Page 1: ...User Guide English Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer System D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 2: ...D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 3: ...s own expense The 3D printer referred to in this guide contains a transmitter module FCC ID YH6 XLRFID NOTE Stratasys is not responsible for radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modificatio...

Page 4: ...U S patents 5 386 500 6 259 962 6 569 373 6 658 314 6 850 334 7 183 335 7 209 797 7 225 045 7 364 686 7 369 915 7 479 510 7 500 846 7 604 768 7 628 857 7 658 976 7 725 209 Stratasys Ltd http www strat...

Page 5: ...ion 2 6 Waste Disposal 2 7 3 Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex 3 2 Work Configurations 3 3 Source Files 3 4 STL Files 3 4 SLC Files 3 4 Connex Workflows 3 5 Printing Materials...

Page 6: ...ies to Hidden Objects 5 25 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray 5 26 Automatic Orientation 5 26 Automatic Placement 5 27 Manual Positioning 5 28 Model Orientation 5 29 Manipulating Objects on the Bui...

Page 7: ...76 Job Manager Commands 5 76 Configuring User Alerts 5 79 Printing the Tray 5 80 Additional Server Features 5 80 6 Operating Maintaining the Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer Starting the Objet1000 Print...

Page 8: ...Objet1000 Connex 2 User Guide viii D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 9: ...DOC 06800 Rev A 1 1 About This Guide Using This Guide 2 For More Information 2 Terms Used in This Guide 3 D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 10: ...ur Objet system are installed configured and operating correctly the operator has a working knowledge of the Windows PC platform For More Information Visit http www stratasys com for more details abou...

Page 11: ...er software Software running on the computer inside the Objet printer that controls all printer operations Digital Material Combinations of model materials fabricated in the printer from the two basic...

Page 12: ...printing models by jetting multiple materials simultaneously from the print heads This technology enables Objet1000 Connex 2 printers to print in Digital Material mode resin The base substance from w...

Page 13: ...ymbols and Warning Labels 3 Safety Guidelines 4 Printer Installation 4 Printer Operation 4 UV Radiation 4 Printer Maintenance 4 Model and Support Materials 5 First Aid for Working with Printing Materi...

Page 14: ...verride the safety lock Doing so could result in serious personal injury If the safety lock does not function correctly do not use the printer and contact your service provider UV Screening The transp...

Page 15: ...tection Warning Symbol Meaning Location Comments Hazard general On the name plate on the back of the printer Read the instructions in this document before operating the printer Hot surface On the prin...

Page 16: ...erating or maintaining the printer should know the location of first aid and emergency equipment and how to use it Never block access to this equipment Keep fingers and other body parts clear of the p...

Page 17: ...dling it To prevent skin irritation wear neoprene or nitrile gloves If there is any chance that model and support materials might splash into the eyes wear safety goggles Prolonged direct contact with...

Page 18: ...ed printing material comes in contact with the eyes flush immediately with large amounts of water for 15 minutes and seek medical attention Avoid sunlight fluorescent light and other sources of ultrav...

Page 19: ...herefore printing material waste must be packaged and disposed of in a manner that prevents human contact with it and contamination of water sources Empty model material and support material cartridge...

Page 20: ...Safety 2 8 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 21: ...les 4 Connex Workflows 5 Printing Materials 6 Storage 6 Shelf Life 6 Exposure to Light 6 Safety Considerations 6 Disposal 7 Work Environment 7 Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing Systems 8...

Page 22: ...the object In addition because Objet printers can be loaded with two different materials and can print simultaneously with combinations of them you can streamline and economize the process of produci...

Page 23: ...production Figure 3 2 shows the printer set up in a multi client configuration Figure 3 2 Multi client network configuration When installing the Objet software you choose whether to install it as a cl...

Page 24: ...oducing items STL files can be ASCII text files or binary files The content of the ASCII file begins with solid and ends with end solid both lower case Between these keywords is a list of the triangle...

Page 25: ...orkflow C CAD program Design a 3 D object Save as a single stl file Design a 3 D object Save the object as an assembly of stl files Objet Studio Open Insert the stl file Separate the object into its c...

Page 26: ...t If exposed to heat or flames cartridges may burst or ignite Signs of premature polymerization in material cartridges may include bulging leaking the emission of heat and unusual odor Exposure to hea...

Page 27: ...cessary the cartridges can be disassembled for recycling Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of the Objet 3D printer Therefore it is recommended th...

Page 28: ...STL 3 Click Options and set the following parameters Total Quality approximately 0 01 mm deviation tolerance linear dimension tolerance Detail Quality approximately 5 angle tolerance Note Lowering th...

Page 29: ...m these tasks is described in detail in chapter 5 Using Objet Studio Job Manager The Job Manager screen is different for client workstations and for the computer connected directly to the Objet 3D pri...

Page 30: ...Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System 3 10 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 31: ...DOC 06800 Rev A 4 1 Installing Objet Software How to Install Software for the Objet 3D Printing System 2 D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 32: ...elect Explore or use any other method for displaying files on the computer 3 Open the CD drive folder and select Setup 4 If you are installing an Objet Studio upgrade make sure that your printer is co...

Page 33: ...t workstations if you are installing Objet Studio on a client workstation a remote computer that prepares print jobs and then sends them to a server computer Figure 4 2 Objet Studio configuration sele...

Page 34: ...s complete the final InstallShield Wizard screen appears Figure 4 5 Final installation screen 10 Restart the computer to complete the software installation Note Make sure to remove the CD from the dis...

Page 35: ...If there is ever a need to uninstall the Objet Studio software do not attempt to do so from the Windows Control Panel This does not completely remove all software components Instead From the Start men...

Page 36: ...Installing Objet Software 4 6 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 37: ...Settings 20 Changing the Model Material 21 Digital Materials 21 Assigning a Model Material to Objects 22 Surface Finish 23 Coating Objects 23 Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects 25 Positioning Obje...

Page 38: ...Saving the Screen Display as an Image File 58 Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays 59 Customizing Objet Studio 60 Creating a Quick Access Toolbar 60 Hiding the Ribbon 61 Display Colors 62 Keyboar...

Page 39: ...llowing warning when opening Objet Studio Figure 5 1 Security Warning If you click Yes Objet Studio opens However this warning message will appear each time you open the program unless you change the...

Page 40: ...described in Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs on page 72 Each screen is controlled by menus and icons on its own ribbon An additional ribbon Model Settings displays controls for configuring and mani...

Page 41: ...ized How to change the appearance of the interface is explained in Customizing Objet Studio on page 60 Figure 5 5 Tray Settings ribbon Figure 5 6 Model Settings ribbon Instructions for using the comma...

Page 42: ...Setting display colors Always Selecting perspective and zoom level Models are on the build tray Choose to select a plane elements or element groups assemblies Models are on the build tray Change the p...

Page 43: ...l is selected Assigning a material to a model or shell Separating a model into shells A model is selected Assigningmodel finish and setting support strength hollow A model is selected Setting a model...

Page 44: ...mands menu The Options button opens a dialog box for customizing Objet Studio Figure 5 8 Options dialog box Model Tree Pane The Model Tree pane lists the objects placed on the build tray in a parent c...

Page 45: ...an have its own model material characteristic so that the Objet printer produces the component parts from specific materials Another use for objdf files is for saving a group of separate objects on th...

Page 46: ...appears in the File name field If the Preview check box is selected the object is displayed in the dialog box as shown in figure 5 9 Note You can open several stl files at once to place several models...

Page 47: ...bject on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small To change the measurement units of objects already placed on the tray see Measurement Units on page 33 Number of copies How many...

Page 48: ...ttings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray If the object is over a certain size the Loading Placed Elements dialog box may appear Figure 5 13 Loading Placed Elements dialog b...

Page 49: ...he build tray Objet Studio must extract the component stl files together with information about their relative position and model materials To do this Objet Studio creates a folder with the same name...

Page 50: ...io Commands select Open The Open dialog box is displayed Figure 5 15 Objet Tray File Open dialog box 2 Select the desired file and make sure that it appears in the File name field If the Preview check...

Page 51: ...can occur if you copy the original files to a working folder you can set the default location from which files are loaded To set the Load Order 1 From the Tools menu select Options or In the Objet St...

Page 52: ...l finish change its position and scale and set the Grid Style and Hollow options Icon Description Applies a matte finish to the model Applies a glossy finish to the model Opens the Advanced Properties...

Page 53: ...ands as in other Windows applications from the right click context menu by using keyboard shortcuts Ctrl C and Ctrl V respectively The Paste Special command from the object s right click context menu...

Page 54: ...times you need to select individual elements of an assembly Other times you need to select the entire assembly The Selection icon displayed on the ribbon determines what will be selected when you clic...

Page 55: ...a digital material to the entire object This is explained in Model Material Settings on page 20 Figure 5 21 Object placed on the build tray from a single stl file Note There is no need to resize or ar...

Page 56: ...ge 21 The material displayed on the top VeroWhite in the figure above is considered the primary model material Model 1 It is assigned to objects that do not have a material assignment when you place t...

Page 57: ...o those used on the other build tray 4 Assign materials to the object see Assigning a Model Material to Objects on page 22 5 Select the object and copy it 6 Display the other Objet Studio window and p...

Page 58: ...e digital materials available combinations of them Figure 5 26 Material Selection Guide showing the digital materials available with the basic model materials Assigning a Model Material to Objects You...

Page 59: ...llowing places Model Settings ribbon Options group Model Toolbar right click context menu when selecting the model You can configure Objet Studio to distinguish between objects surface finish on the b...

Page 60: ...Note When you de select objects they are displayed by default with colors representing the model material Even after adding a coating to an object its color remains that of the main material not the c...

Page 61: ...1 Right click an object either on the build tray or in the model tree 2 From the menu that opens select one of the following options Hide to cause the selected object to disappear Hide Others to cause...

Page 62: ...the optimum orientation and position or you can control them Automatic Orientation By default Objet Studio automatically orients objects when placed on the build tray for the shortest printing time Yo...

Page 63: ...the objects are positioned properly and that they will be printed in the shortest time and with a minimum of material To automatically arrange objects on the build tray On the Tray Settings ribbon cl...

Page 64: ...del Orientation below Tools for changing the position of objects are presented in Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray on page 5 30 For best results arrange the tray with Automatic Placement on the...

Page 65: ...n the Y axis models measuring less than this on the Y axis are printed in one pass From this point of view it is advisable to place the object s intermediate dimension along the Y axis Tall Left Rule...

Page 66: ...ow the tray To position objects directly on the tray 1 Select the object 2 From the Object menu select Lay On To ensure that objects are always positioned directly on the tray 1 From the Tools menu se...

Page 67: ...nd the tray s boundaries Outside Tray selected objects that overlap Object Collision selected Note Because of the unique characteristics of each type of model material and finish always check valid pl...

Page 68: ...change grid settings 1 From the Tools menu select Options and display the Grid tab The current grid settings are displayed Figure 5 37 Options dialog box Grid tab 2 As required change the settings and...

Page 69: ...ting an object In the Insert dialog box Units field select Millimeter or Inch Figure 5 38 Units field in the Insert dialog box To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings...

Page 70: ...nsions group Note You can change the height of the objects on the build tray only if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings see Positioning Objects on the Z Axis on page 5 30 Repositioning Objec...

Page 71: ...u select Transform From the Object menu select Transform Figure 5 44 Transform dialog box To change an object with the Transform dialog box Change any of the values then click Apply to see how the obj...

Page 72: ...ray Settings or Model Settings ribbon a Click the icon in the Selection group or b On the flyout toolbar click the Select Plane icon or From the Tools menu select Plane Alignment Select Plane 2 Click...

Page 73: ...xis 1 Select the object 2 Display the Transform dialog box see figure 5 44 on page 35 3 Change the Rotate parameters for each axis Grouping and Ungrouping Objects You can manipulate two or more object...

Page 74: ...d click Save To separate assemblies into individual objects stl files 1 Select the assembly either on the build tray or in the model tree 2 From the Object menu select Ungroup In the model tree the el...

Page 75: ...ng models on the build tray is as solid shaded objects Figure 5 49 Tray and model displayed in Shaded view The other display options are WireFrame and Points To display the build tray in WireFrame vie...

Page 76: ...To display the area around objects needed for support material to produce a matte finish From the View menu select Display Thickening Box Figure 5 52 Model displayed with thickening box To display th...

Page 77: ...ree You can view models from different perspectives by changing the screen layout To change the screen layout On the View flyout toolbar select Single View or 4 Views Figure 5 54 Screen layout icons S...

Page 78: ...ay Settings ribbon open the Perspective flyout toolbar Figure 5 57 Perspective flyout toolbar 2 Click the icon that represents the desired perspective Tray Positioning To view the tray and models from...

Page 79: ...ng of objects To choose how colors are applied on the display On the Model Settings ribbon in the Colors group select one of the options from the flyout toolbar Figure 5 60 Colors display options Colo...

Page 80: ...om the Tools menu select Options and display the Settings tab Figure 5 61 Options dialog box Settings tab 2 In the Large Files section select Load Partial reduced Large File Manipulation If you need t...

Page 81: ...e static display when the object is not being moved 6 Set display options when the object is being moved Display while changing view Bounding Box A box representing the object s maximum dimensions is...

Page 82: ...duction changing view only With Polygon Reduction static view only Entire Object 2 Click OK when done Zoom Options While manipulating objects you often need to view them at different zoom levels To ch...

Page 83: ...ld check that the tray is valid and can be printed Note Because of the unique characteristics of each type of modeling material make sure that the correct material is selected before performing Tray V...

Page 84: ...log box Figure 5 69 Production resource calculations for different printing modes As shown in the Production Estimates dialog box the resources needed for producing the models on the tray depend on th...

Page 85: ...Production Estimates on page 48 You also see these production estimates when you send the tray to the printer At that time you can select the printing mode including an option that enables Objet Studi...

Page 86: ...of the materials and time input required to print the job For a more accurate calculation click Fine Estimation Continue with step 4 on page 5 53 If printing the tray requires only one model material...

Page 87: ...ch would require you to perform the Material Replacement procedure On the other hand if printing the tray can be done using four print heads without running the Material Replacement procedure High Spe...

Page 88: ...e following conditions The material you assigned is not installed in the printer at the time of printing In this case the tray is printed with either one or two substitute materials depending on the m...

Page 89: ...d objects are displayed with special colors see Tray Validation on page 47 and a warning message appears Figure 5 73 Tray validation warning message To cancel the Build command so you can correct the...

Page 90: ...plit Object dialog box enter the values to determine how Objet Studio will divide the object You can divide an object along any of its axes by entering either exact measurements or the number of parts...

Page 91: ...oup click or On the Model Toolbar click or From the right click context menu select Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties dialog box opens Figure 5 75 Advanced Properties dialog box 3 In the Gri...

Page 92: ...ay with an outer shell of model material and a center filled with support material When using this feature called Hollow the thickness of the shell should be no less than 0 5 millimeters To use the Ho...

Page 93: ...model see Choosing the Support Strength on page 5 55 Displaying an object s cross section only affects how the tray is displayed on the screen it does not change the object itself To display a cross s...

Page 94: ...display as an image 1 Press Ctrl B or From the Objet Studio Commands Menu menu select Save Bitmap The Save Bitmap dialog box opens Figure 5 80 Save Bitmap dialog box 2 At the top of the dialog box se...

Page 95: ...import this objzf file to the folder where the read only stl file is saved To create an objzf file 1 From the Objet Studio Commands Menu menu select Export Packed Job The Save As dialog box opens 2 S...

Page 96: ...gs for objects placed on the build tray Creating a Quick Access Toolbar As you work with Objet Studio you may use certain commands frequently You can create a quick access toolbar to make your work ea...

Page 97: ...ect either Popular Commands or Commands not on the Ribbon 5 Select a command and click Add 6 Click OK Hiding the Ribbon To make more room for displaying the build tray you can hide the Objet Studio ri...

Page 98: ...ne Colors dialog box appears 2 In the Define Colors dialog box click the color patch you want to change Tray Color Background Colors Selection Color Figure 5 85 Define Colors dialog box 3 In the Color...

Page 99: ...o change the color theme From the Style menu select one of the options Keyboard Shortcuts You can define shortcut keys for frequently used commands To define shortcut keys 1 Above the ribbon tabs clic...

Page 100: ...lick Assign 6 If you want to redefine all shortcut keys click Reset All Setting User Preferences You can change several Objet Studio settings that affect objects placed on the build tray To change def...

Page 101: ...sional Mode is selected advanced features are displayed To change the Professional Mode setting 1 From the Tools menu select Professional Mode The following message is displayed reminding you that the...

Page 102: ...ion each time you place an object on the build tray see Automatic Orientation on page 26 In any case when objects are on the build tray you can change their orientation manually if necessary see Model...

Page 103: ...ions or In the Objet Studio Commands Menu click Options 2 In the Options dialog box display the Troubleshooting tab Figure 5 94 Access to GL driver configuration 3 Click OpenGL Driver Configuration Th...

Page 104: ...Choose Format 2 Click Test Objet Studio returns the recommended pixel format ID Figure 5 96 Recommended pixel format ID 3 Click OK 4 In the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box figure 5 95 select Pi...

Page 105: ...planations Check for Updates checks if you are using the latest Objet Studio version Objet Studio Version Material Module and Licensed Features You can view details of the Objet Studio version the mat...

Page 106: ...sion is displayed If no patches were installed the Module version is the same as the Objet Studio version Module date If a Materials Module upgrade patch was installed the date of its creation is disp...

Page 107: ...icense tab Click to expand the details for each feature Modes shows the printing modes available See Printing Modes on page 48 Materials shows basic model materials available Digital Materials shows t...

Page 108: ...status for all jobs sent to that 3D printer by the server and by all client computers on the network It also allows editing and manipulation of all jobs and enables re sending previously printed jobs...

Page 109: ...ains graphic indicators that show the amount of available printing material remaining Material Consumption Actual the amount of material used till now Required the amount of material still needed to f...

Page 110: ...nnection To set or change the printer connection 1 On the Job Manager ribbon in the 3D Printer group click 2 In the Set Printer dialog box click Connect Figure 5 103 Connecting to a printer A 3 Enter...

Page 111: ...Set Printer dialog box click Connect see figure 5 103 Figure 5 105 Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer A 3 In the Printer Connection dialog box delete the computer name IP address Figure 5 106 D...

Page 112: ...nection to the server computer 1 On the Job Manager ribbon in the 3D Printer group click 2 Enter the name of the server computer or its IP address or click Browse to find and select it 3 Click OK Figu...

Page 113: ...rver Moves a job to the bottom of the Jobs Queue Client Disabled See Jobs Queue on page 73 Server Moves a job to a lower position in the Jobs Queue Client Disabled See Jobs Queue on page 73 Job Server...

Page 114: ...5 111 Icons on pop up toolbar server Figure 5 112 Icons on pop up toolbar client workstation Note Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected Figure 5 113 Job menu options ser...

Page 115: ...completed successfully To send e mail and SMS alerts make sure that e mail software supporting MAPI is installed on the server computer To send SMS alerts the cellular phone service must support the t...

Page 116: ...tically to the Objet printer as long as it is on there is a connection to the printer and the printer is on line Chapter 6 describes starting and operating the printer Additional Server Features Objet...

Page 117: ...w the tray from a different perspective click the relevant icon To resize the window drag its edge or corners If there are several objects on the build tray you can exclude one or more from being prin...

Page 118: ...t the job 4 On the Tray Settings ribbon click The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes back to Waiting Restarting Jobs You can restart jobs from the Jobs Queue and the History list To r...

Page 119: ...sed files To export a print job 1 Select a job 2 On the pop up toolbar click 3 In the Save As dialog box select a folder 4 Click Save Modifying the Job Manager Screen You can change the size of the se...

Page 120: ...Using Objet Studio 5 84 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

Page 121: ...wn the Printer 17 Maintaining the Printer 19 Routine Maintenance Schedule 19 Cleaning the Print Heads 20 Pattern Test 23 Improving Print Quality 24 Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper 24 Cleaning the Rol...

Page 122: ...er switch located at the back of the printer Figure 6 2 Main power switch Turning on the printer also turns on the two built in computers CAUTION Do not attempt to operate the Objet printer before bei...

Page 123: ...oduct activation key is required on the printer computer This is installed at the factory or during printer upgrade If the application does not open and a HASP message appears contact your dealer or S...

Page 124: ...r out of the printer 3 Load Model and Support containers into their respective compartments 4 Check the printer interface to make sure that the new cartridge is detected and that its weight is display...

Page 125: ...nges from Idle to Pre print as the printer s components prepare themselves for production The print block is heated The UV lamps are powered and they warm up When printing begins Objet Studio sends se...

Page 126: ...job Gray cartridge not used for the print job You can monitor printer status indicators by switching the printer interface display To do this click the display toggle button in the printer interface s...

Page 127: ...system is within the acceptable range Red not suitable for printing or indicates a warning For example in figure 6 4 9000 Ambient The ambient temperature of the printing chamber is not within the acc...

Page 128: ...pecific activity being performed is shown in the current activity field Current job printing information is displayed The printing progress bar is displayed The Stop and Pause buttons are enabled When...

Page 129: ...on changes from red to green see figure 6 4 on page 6 2 If you don t know why printing has stopped make sure that the connection between the printer and the server computer is active 3 In the Job Mana...

Page 130: ...part The effects of a printing stoppage on a model depend on the model size and structure Model material used ambient temperature and the length of the stoppage If you cannot continue printing 1 Cance...

Page 131: ...from the Options menu Figure 6 8 Starting the Material Replacement Wizard 2 In the opening screen click Next 3 If the printer cover is not closed a screen appears prompting you to close the cover Con...

Page 132: ...one replacement cartridge is more economical because it potentially requires less flushing of material currently in the system However when one cartridge is not sufficient loading two cartridges Sing...

Page 133: ...cycle when the printed models must have the exact color of the new material The wizard thoroughly flushes the feed tubes and print heads needed for printing based on your selections in the previous s...

Page 134: ...Settings The Advanced Settings dialog box enables you to configure the Material Replacement Wizard for special purposes If necessary click Advanced Settings in the Material Replacement Options screen...

Page 135: ...l container positioning Flush Again The flushing cycle you select in the Material Replacement Options screen determines how thoroughly to flush out material currently in the system After selecting the...

Page 136: ...s 6 3 6 4 and 6 5 on pages 3 6 and 8 If after printing a job you know that the printer will not be used for 10 hours or more you can immediately turn off the heating of the print heads by putting the...

Page 137: ...rial to prevent leaks This takes about 10 minutes More than 10 days The wizard empties the print block then flushes the system with cleaning fluid This takes up to 35 minutes and you must be present t...

Page 138: ...hutdown progress screen 5 When the final wizard screen appears close all open programs on both computers and shut down the computers Figure 6 16 Final Shutdown Wizard screen 6 After both printer compu...

Page 139: ...alibrate the UV intensity See the instructions in the UV meter kit Weekly Restart the printer computer and the server computer Weekly Clean the roller waste collector See Cleaning the Roller Waste Col...

Page 140: ...0 minutes and should be done at the beginning of the work day or before a big printing job To clean the print heads 1 Prepare isopropanol IPA isopropyl alcohol or ethanol ethyl alcohol disposable clea...

Page 141: ...build tray 7 Put on the gloves 8 Soak the cleaning cloth with alcohol 9 Clean the orifice plates with a back and forth motion see figure 6 19 Use the mirror to make sure that you have removed all of...

Page 142: ...1 Remove the cleaning materials from the printer and close the cover 12 Select the confirmation check boxes in the wizard screen and click Next The head purge cycle begins When this is complete the fi...

Page 143: ...attern Test confirmation 5 If the build tray is not clear click No in the following dialog box This lowers the build tray so that models on the tray are not damaged Figure 6 22 Build tray Z level adju...

Page 144: ...2 Perform the purge sequence 3 Perform the pattern test If the results of the pattern test are still poor 1 Carefully clean the print heads again making sure there is no residue left on them 2 Perform...

Page 145: ...the Options menu Figure 6 24 Starting the Wiper Cleaning Wizard 3 In theopening wizard screen click Next 4 Make sure that the build tray is empty and close the printer doors Confirm this in the wizard...

Page 146: ...the wiper If the wiper is scratched torn or worn or if you cannot clean it completely replace it a Grasp it and pull it up and out of its bracket b Insert the new wiper blade making sure that it is s...

Page 147: ...waste collector 1 Prepare M2 5 and M2 Allen keys disposable cleaning gloves isopropanol IPA isopropyl alcohol or ethanol ethyl alcohol cleaning cloth cotton swabs Q tips or similar 2 Put on the glove...

Page 148: ...he roller waste collector To check the effectiveness of the roller scraper 1 Put on the cleaning gloves 2 Wet a cloth with isopropanol 3 Use the cloth to wet the bottom of the roller 4 Turn the roller...

Page 149: ...ght UV lamp assembly to the print block and reconnect the UV power and fan cables Replacing the Roller Scraper You should replace the roller scraper blade after 1 000 hours of printing if it does not...

Page 150: ...he roller waste collector and pull it out Figure 6 34 Removing the roller waste collector 4 Remove the screws that secure the roller scraper assembly Figure 6 35 Removing the roller scraper screws Fig...

Page 151: ...ightening the roller scraper screws 8 After tightening the screws inspect the blade and make sure that it is straight If necessary loosen the screws and tighten them again evenly 9 Return the roller w...

Page 152: ...rency sheet to the build tray 2 Start the Head Alignment Wizard from the Options menu see figure 6 24 on page 25 3 Click Next to begin and close the cover 4 In the wizard screen select the check box t...

Page 153: ...41 Sample head alignment test The three columns on the right were printed by the heads used for applying Model material when producing models From right to left the columns represent heads M1 M2 M3 r...

Page 154: ...igure 6 42 In the example shown no change to the head alignment is necessary If other lines in the set are aligned you need to change the alignment of that head in the next wizard screens 10 In the wi...

Page 155: ...s in the printer click Previous If you do not want to make alignment changes in the printer at this time select No and click Next 14 In the final wizard screen choose to either repeat the head alignme...

Page 156: ...his by running the UV Calibration Wizard with an external UV radiation meter The wizard compares the radiation you measure to the recommended radiation level for each of the lamps at each printing mod...

Page 157: ...the following screen appears select UV Power Calibration to adjust the power supplied to the UV lamps so that the UV radiation is within the acceptable range Figure 6 46 UV Test Calibration selection...

Page 158: ...ensor cable is securely connected to the sensor 6 Lead the cable out of the printer so that you can close the printer and make sure that the cable will not interfere with the moving print block 7 Clos...

Page 159: ...nd Figure 6 50 UV measurement progress 13 When prompted by the wizard zero reset the UV meter and enter the reading measurement If the UV level measured is not acceptable the wizard calibrates the UV...

Page 160: ...that you periodically check that the weight measurements are accurate both for convenience and to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials It is recommended that you calibrate the load cells on...

Page 161: ...two units above or below the average level shown Figure 6 54 Level stabilization 4 Select the Weight is stable check box and click Next If you need to calibrate more than one load cell the next calibr...

Page 162: ...ollow these instructions 1 Make sure the printer is in offline mode Figure 6 56 Offline mode indicator red The online offline button at the bottom of the printer interface should be red If not click i...

Page 163: ...ion screen 5 Disconnect the UV lamp power connector and the UV heat fuse connector Figure 6 59 Disconnecting the UV lamp Note Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans 6 Loosen the sc...

Page 164: ...ck strips are included in the printer Start up Kit If necessary you can remove the black strip from the old reflector and install it in the new reflector as long as the black paint has not faded 9 Dis...

Page 165: ...ghten the securing screw on top Figure 6 63 Replacing the lamp cover 12 Reconnect the power and heat fuse connectors Figure 6 64 Connecting the UV lamp 13 In the wizard screen confirm that you have re...

Page 166: ...being checked appears in the lower left corner of the printer interface Figure 6 66 Status screen during UV lamp check 14 After replacing a UV lamp it is recommended that you calibrate its power for...

Page 167: ...tures Voltages Encoder repeatability Print head heating Print head filling A clear display of test results and the source of any failures enabling you to determine if printing is possible or worthwhil...

Page 168: ...l of the tests in a component category use the Group pull down menu at the bottom of the screen Group This column shows the component categories for each test This tells you which tests are run when s...

Page 169: ...see below Unknown Click to select all test that have not been run yet Status Group Use this menu to select tests by component category Selection Set Use this menu to select a pre configured set of te...

Page 170: ...n the name of the file saved is BITReport date time htm By default these files are saved in the Objet installation folder but you can save it in any other folder View Click to display the latest test...

Page 171: ...ic noise around the RFID tag System Voltages Checks if the following voltages are within 5 of the required voltage 40V to the print heads by the VPP power supply 12V to the height thermistors by the V...

Page 172: ...3D Printer 6 52 DOC 06800 Rev A Vacuum Tests the vacuum level in the print block Faulty vacuum sensor Vacuum leakage Wrong parameters Ambient Temperature Evacuation Sensor Test Name Description Possib...

Page 173: ...printing when the net weight in the second container reaches XX kilograms When the net weight in the second container is above XX kilograms the software does not allow you to start a print job or a p...

Page 174: ...Operating Maintaining the Objet1000 Connex 2 3D Printer 6 54 DOC 06800 Rev A D R A F T 16 June 2013...

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