Operating & Maintaining The Objet260 3D Printer - Stratasys Objet260 User Manual

Operating & Maintaining the
Objet260 3D Printer
Starting the Printer .............................................................................. 2
Loading Model and Support Cartridges.......................................... 4
Producing Models ............................................................................... 5
Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped......................... 9
Changing the Printing Material ...................................................... 11
Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode ................................................... 17
Shutting Down the Printer............................................................... 18
Maintaining the Printer .................................................................... 20
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Preparing the Printer ............................................................................ 5
Printer Interface Color Key.................................................................. 7
Printing Indicators ................................................................................ 8
Routine Maintenance Schedule......................................................... 20
Cleaning the Print Heads and the Roller ......................................... 21
Pattern Test........................................................................................... 24
Improving Print Quality .................................................................... 25
Cleaning and Replacing the Wiper................................................... 26
Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller
Scraper .................................................................................................. 29
Replacing the Roller Scraper ............................................................. 32
Aligning the Print Heads ................................................................... 34
Optimizing (Calibrating) Print Heads ............................................. 37
Replacing Print Heads........................................................................ 43
Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps ........................................... 53
Calibrating the Load Cells ................................................................. 60
Replacing the Odor Filter................................................................... 62
Replacing the UV Lamps ................................................................... 62
Built-in Tests......................................................................................... 67
Replacing the Waste Container ......................................................... 72
Cleaning the Exterior Panels ............................................................. 73
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