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
Using Objet Studio
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DOC-24000 Rev. A
To open an objzf file:
1. FromtheFilemenu,selectImport Packed Job…
2. IntheOpendialogbox,displaytheappropriatefolderandselectthe
file.
3. IntheBrowseforFolderdialogbox,displaythefolderinwhichyou
wantObjetStudiotoexpandthecompressedfile,andclick
OK.
Theobjtffileandassociatedstlfilesareexpandedandplacedinthe
selectedfolder,andthetrayisdisplayedinObjetStudio.
Advanced-Mode Features
TheObjetStudiofeaturesdescribedinthissectionareonlyaccessibleifthe
applicationissettoAdvancedmode.
To see the current Objet Studio setting:
¾
OpentheToolsmenu.
Figure 5-40: Tools menu, showing Advanced mode selected
IfAdvancedischecked,theadvancedfeaturesareenabled.
To change the Advanced setting:
1. ClickAdvancedintheToolsmenu.
Thefollowingmessageisdisplayed,remindingyouthatthechange
willonlytakeeffectthenexttimeyouopenObjetStudio—eventhough
thecheckmarkintheToolsmenuappears/disappearsafteryoumake
thechange.
Figure 5-41: Configuration-change message
2. Closeandre‐openObjetStudiotoaccesstheAdvancedmodefeatures.
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