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- Job manager: Does the rasterization and sends 8 layers at a time to the printer. It must be running while the printing is being carried out. Closing this application would forfeit the print.
- CAD application: (third party sortware) such as solidworks, used to create/edit models. Save in binary format, high triangulation of models would result in smooth curves.
Maintenance |
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| | Bringing up the maintenance menu |
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2. Ctrl+Alt+m, a confirmation window pops up
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- Ctrl+Alt+m, a confirmation window pops up
- Hit ok.
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| | Replacements/Cleaning
Check the maintenance counters on the control app menu.
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Head cleaning
Once a week. |
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- 1. Run the head cleaning wizard. It will place the head assembly on top of the tray and lower the tray (“z axis”).
- 2. Put the mirror on top of the tray to be able to see underneath the assembly where the heads are.
- 3. Use 99% IPA to clean up the head. Remember to use a pair of gloves, IPA can irritate your skin.
- 4. Spray IPA into the microfiber cloth
- 5. Reach under the head and wipe from the middle to one end, don’t come back inward. Again start from the middle and wipe towards the other end. Do the same with the other head.
- 6. Also reach the roller and clean it. Wipe and roll.
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- Run the head cleaning wizard. It will place the head assembly on top of the tray and lower the tray (“z axis”).
- Put the mirror on top of the tray to be able to see underneath the assembly where the heads are.
- Use 99% IPA to clean up the head. Remember to use a pair of gloves, IPA can irritate your skin.
- Spray IPA into the microfiber cloth
- Reach under the head and wipe from the middle to one end, don’t come back inward. Again start from the middle and wipe towards the other end. Do the same with the other head.
- Also reach the roller and clean it. Wipe and roll.
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| | Aligning print heads
Once every 6 months, or sooner if quality suffers.
Use the head alignment test wizard. It will print a number of lines with different head alignment on a transparent sheet. Use the magnifier glass to pick the best alignment. |
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- Once a week, print the business card. If needed, shut down with the shut down wizard. Shutting down may require “voltage” recalibration.
How to print
Preparing the model |
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- 1. Create .stl files in CAD app in “binary” format. Ascii format files are sometimes rejected.
- 2. Load STL file on the object software (on the client or host)
- 3. Use scale if the model is bigger than what it should be.
- 4. Start with auto placement. Then use “orientate for minimal support”. Manual placement is possible.
- 5. “Export your tray as packed job” to objzf format. Take it to the host machine, “import packed job” from file menu.
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- Create .stl files in CAD app in “binary” format. Ascii format files are sometimes rejected.
- Load STL file on the object software (on the client or host)
- Use scale if the model is bigger than what it should be.
- Start with auto placement. Then use “orientate for minimal support”. Manual placement is possible.
- “Export your tray as packed job” to objzf format. Take it to the host machine, “import packed job” from file menu.
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- 1. Reinitiate if shut down for more than 72 hours.
- 2. Fill the head if not filled.
- 3. Turn the printer online using the controller application.
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- Reinitiate if shut down for more than 72 hours.
- Fill the head if not filled.
- Turn the printer online using the controller application.
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| | Printing |
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- 1. From object studio on host, load the tray file, send to print. Job manager will run and start sending the layers as soon as the printer is online.
- 2. Head nozzles can be clogged, but it is not a problem as long as 7 nozzles are not clogged in a row.
- 3. If you need to pause printing, it is better to pause it from the host.
- 4. Use the spatula to pick up the parts.
- 5. Clean the tray: Scrape off the excess support material from the print tray with the scraper. Spray some water on the tray and wipe off with a lint-free microfiber cloth (supplied).
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- From object studio on host, load the tray file, send to print. Job manager will run and start sending the layers as soon as the printer is online.
- Head nozzles can be clogged, but it is not a problem as long as 7 nozzles are not clogged in a row.
- If you need to pause printing, it is better to pause it from the host.
- Use the spatula to pick up the parts.
- Clean the tray: Scrape off the excess support material from the print tray with the scraper. Spray some water on the tray and wipe off with a lint-free microfiber cloth (supplied).
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| | Finalizing the print |
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- 1. Use a water jet for cleaning off the support material. “Lite” support is easy to clean. For some cases, Sodium Hydroxide might be needed (see pdf).
- 2. Color the model, coloring works well.
- 3. Try not to use a big drill; gradually increase drill size, otherwise, the model might break.
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- Use a water jet for cleaning off the support material. “Lite” support is easy to clean. For some cases, NaOH might be needed (see pdf).
- Color the model, coloring works well.
- Try not to use a big drill; gradually increase drill size, otherwise, the model might break.
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| | Calibration (Do only at installation, check the installation PDF for details)
- Transparency test: XY alignment, overall. Parameters page.
- Head alignment test:
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