User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- About This Guide
- Safety
- Introducing the Alaris 3-D Printing System
- Installing Objet Software
- Using Objet Studio
- Using Job Manager
- Operating & Maintaining the Alaris30 3-D Printer
- Starting the Alaris30 Printer
- Loading Model and Support Cartridges
- Producing Models
- Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped
- Changing the Model Material
- Keeping the Alaris Printer in Idle Mode
- Shutting Down the Alaris Printer
- Maintaining the Alaris Printer
- Routine Maintenance Schedule
- Cleaning the Print Heads
- Pattern Test
- Improving Print Quality
- Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper
- Cleaning and Replacing the Roller Waste Collector
- Aligning the Print Heads
- Replacing Print Heads
- Calibrating the Load Cells
- Replacing the Odor Filter
- Replacing the UV Lamp
- Replacing the Waste Container
- Cleaning the Exterior Panels
- Backing-Up and Restoring Printer Settings
- ReInitiate Wizard
- Handling Printed Models
Operating & Maintaining the Alaris30 3-D Printer
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6. Placethemirroronthebuildtray.
7. Putonthegloves.
8. Soakthecleaningclothwiththecleaningfluid.
9. Cleantheorificeplates,withaback‐and‐forthmotion(seefigure 7‐28).
Usethemirrortomakesurethatyouhaveremovedalloftheresidue
material.
Figure 7-28: Cleaning the heads
10. Whenyouhavefinishedcleaning,selecttheconfirmationcheckboxin
thewizardscreen(seefigure 7‐27)andclick
Next.
11. Removethecleaningmaterialsfromtheprinterandclosethecover.
12. Selecttheconfirmationcheckboxesinthewizardscreenandclick
Next.
Thehead‐purgecyclebegins.Whenthisiscomplete,thefinalwizard
screenappears.
Figure 7-29: Head cleaning wizard—final screen
13. ClickDonetoclosethewizard.
WARNING: The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) may be hot.
Do not touch them with your bare hands, and proceed with caution.
It is recommended that you use this opportunity to also clean the roller and
the UV-lamp lens (to the right of the print heads).
DRAFT 4 - July 11, 2010