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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Figure 7-1: The Alaris30 3-D Printer
Starting the Alaris30 Printer
1. Turnonthemainpowerswitch,locatedatthebackoftheAlarisprinter.
Figure 7-2: Main power cable and switch
ThemainpowerswitchturnsontheAlarisprinter,whichincludesthe
built‐inAlariscomputer.
2. Afterthecomputerboots,logintoWindowsandlaunchtheAlaris
controlapplication:
• Onthecomputerdesktop,double‐clicktheAlarisprintericon.
or—
• FromtheStartmenu,selectObjet > Desktop.
Printer cover
Printing-materials &
waste compartment
CAUTION!
• Do not attempt to operate the Alaris printer before being trained by an
Objet customer-support representative.
• Observe all safety warnings and follow the safety guidelines described
in chapter 2.
A valid HASP key is required on the printer computer for the application to
open. This key should be installed during printer installation. If the
application does not open and a HASP message appears, contact your
dealer or Objet Customer Support.
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