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
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Pattern Test
Thepatterntestisthebasicverificationoftheprinter’sabilitytoproduce
qualitymodels,sinceitdemonstratestheconditionofthenozzlesinthe
printheads.Makesure,therefore,thatyouperformthistest weekly,and
wheneveryoususpectaprintingproblem.
To perform the pattern test:
1. Makesurethatthebuildtrayisempty.
2. Prepareasheetofpinkpaper,approximately21×14centimetersin
size(8.5×5.5inches)—halfofthestandardA‐4orLettersize.
3. IntheAlarisprinter,tapethepinkpapertothecenterofthebuildtray.
4. Press
F3,oropentheOptionsmenuandselectPattern Test.
Figure 7-30: Pattern Test confirmation
5. Inthefollowingdialogbox,clickNo.
Figure 7-31: Build tray (Z) level adjustment
TheAlarisprinterprintsaseriesoflinesonthetestpaper.
Figure 7-32: Sample Pattern Test
6. Carefullyinspectthetestpapertoseeiftherearemissinglines.
Lines printed by
model-material
print head
Lines printed by
support-material
print head
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