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Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2014 Stratasys Ltd. All rights reserved. This documentation contains proprietary information of Stratasys Ltd. This information is supplied solely to assist authorized users of Eden260V 3D printing systems. No part of this document may be used for other purposes, and it may not be disclosed to other parties. The specifications on which this document is based are subject to change without notice. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, nor stored in a database or retrieval system, without prior permission in writing from Stratasys Ltd. If this document is distributed as a PDF file, you may print it for internal use. Trademarks ® ® ® The following are registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd.: Stratasys , Objet , FullCure The following are trademarks of Stratasys Ltd.: Eden, Eden260V, PolyJet, Objet Studio, Job Manager. Microsoft and Microsoft XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All names of products and services cited in this book are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. FCC Compliance The equipment referred to in this guide has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Objet 3D printing systems generate, use and can radiate radio‐frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The 3D printer referred to in this guide contains a transmitter module, FCC ID YH6‐RFID. NOTE: Stratasys is not responsible for radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. Such modification could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Equipment Recycling In the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard a product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. For information about proper disposal, check your purchase contract, or contact the supplier of the equipment. ...
Page 4 Patents This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,386,500 5,519,816 6,259,962 6,569,373 6,644,763 6,658,314 6,850,334 7,183,335 7,209,797 7,225,045 7,364,686 7,369,915 7,479,510 7,500,846 7,604,768 7,628,857 7,658,976 7,685,694 7,725,209 7,896,639 Stratasys Ltd. http://www.stratasys.com DOC‐32020 Revision B1 September 2014 Revision B1 refers to the following pages, updated/corrected from Revision B: 5‐57, 6‐39, 7‐3, 7‐4, 7‐5...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
UV Lamps ............................2–5 First Aid for Working with Printing Materials................2–6 Contact with Skin..........................2–6 Contact with Eyes ..........................2–6 Ingestion ............................... 2–6 Inhalation ............................. 2–6 Waste Disposal ........................... 2–7 3 Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System Work Configurations......................... 3–2 Source Files ............................3–4 STL Files ............................... 3–4 SLC Files............................... 3–4 Printing Materials ..........................3–5 Storage ..............................3–5 Shelf Life............................... 3–5 Exposure to Light..........................
Page 6 Eden260V User Guide 5 Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio ........................5–3 Windows® 7 Security Warning......................5–3 Objet Studio Interface .........................5–4 Ribbon Commands..........................5–6 Objet Studio Commands Menu......................5–8 Model Tree Pane ..........................5–8 Preparing Models for Production....................5–9 OBJDF Files: Overview ........................5–9 Model Files ............................5–9 Placing Objects on the Build Tray .....................5–9 Opening Objet Tray Files........................5–13 Quick‐Access Model Commands ....................5–15 Copying and Pasting Objects......................5–16 Selecting Objects ..........................5–17 Surface Finish ............................. 5–17 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray ..................5–18 Automatic Orientation........................5–18 Automatic Placement........................
Page 7 Setting the Printer Connection ......................5–60 Off‐line Mode ............................ 5–61 Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)..............5–63 Job Manager Commands ......................... 5–63 Configuring User Alerts........................5–66 Printing the Tray ..........................5–67 Additional Server Features......................5–67 6 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Starting the Eden260V Printer ......................6–2 Loading Model and Support Cartridges ..................6–4 Producing Models..........................6–5 Preparing the Printer .......................... 6–5 Printer Interface Color Key........................ 6–7 Printing Indicators ..........................6–8 Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped ............... 6–9 Changing the Printing Material.....................
Page 9: About This Guide
About This Guide Using This Guide................. 2 For More Information ................. 2 Terms Used in This Guide..............3 1–1 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 10: Using This Guide
About This Guide Using This Guide This user guide provides instructions for installing, operating and maintaining Eden 3D printing systems. It explains how to use features, and provides practical examples to guide you as you use the system. The text and figures in this guide are based on the Eden260V 3D printer, printer software version 27.4 and Objet Studio software version 9.2. This guide assumes that— • all the hardware, software, and network components of your Eden system are installed, configured, and operating correctly. ® • the operator has a working knowledge of the Windows PC platform. For More Information Visit http://www.stratasys.com/ for more details about Objet printer technology, products and consumables, and for service and support contacts. For other documents that relate to Eden260V 3D printing systems, and for this document in other languages, contact your regional Stratasys Customer Support office. If you have any questions about the information presented in this document, or if you have any comments or suggestions for future editions, please send a message to c‐support@stratasys.com. 1–2 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 11: Terms Used In This Guide
Eden260V User Guide Terms Used in This Guide build tray In Objet Studio: The surface displayed on the screen that represents the actual build tray in the printer. In the printer: The surface upon which models are produced. cleaning fluid Cleanser for flushing material feed tubes and the printing block, used to completely remove Model and Support material from the system before loading another type of material in the printer and before long‐term shutdown. The cleaning fluid is supplied in standard material cartridges. client/user workstation The workstation on which Objet software is installed, used for preparing build trays for production on Objet printers. (There is no limit to the number of client workstations in the local network.) host/server workstation The workstation that interfaces directly with the Eden printer and is typically positioned next to it. Job Manager™ The part of Objet Studio software that manages production jobs before they are sent to the Eden printer. Model material Material used for building models. Objet Studio™ The software with which users prepare jobs for producing models. OBJTF (Objet Tray Format) The extension of a file that contains all of the information needed for a model‐printing job on Objet 3D printers. An objtf file is used to send a print job to an Objet 3D printer. OBJZF (Objet Z Format) The extension of a compressed “wrapper” file containing all ...
Page 12 About This Guide A file type used with Objet software. (These files are bitmaps of individual slices of the object. For more information, see page 3‐4.) A file type used with Objet software. (For more information, see page 3‐4.) Support material Material used for supporting the structure of models during production. 1–4 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 13: Safety
Safety Safety Features..................... 2 Symbols and Warning Labels ..............3 Safety Guidelines..................4 Printer Installation ..................4 Printer Operation ................... 4 UV Radiation ....................4 Printer Maintenance ..................4 Model and Support Materials ..............5 First Aid for Working with Printing Materials ........6 Waste Disposal..................... 7 2–1 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 14: Safety Features
Safety Safety Features Eden 3D printers are designed to comply with CE and FCC standards. They are equipped with the following safety features: Cover Interlock The power supplied to the UV lamp, the tray Switch heater and the motion motors is turned off when the cover is opened. WARNING: Do not defeat (override) the interlock switch. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. If the interlock switch does not function correctly, do not use the printer, and contact your service provider. Safety Lock The cover is locked while the printer is working. The lock is released when the printer reverts to pause or stop mode. WARNING: Do not defeat (override) the safety lock. Doing so could result in serious personal injury. If the safety lock does not function correctly, do not use the printer, and contact your service provider. UV Screening The transparent section of the cover blocks harmful UV radiation, allowing the operator to view the model as it is being made. Circuit Breaker The power to the printer is turned off in case of electrical overcurrent. Note: The circuit breaker is only accessible to service personnel.
Page 15: Symbols And Warning Labels
Eden260V User Guide Symbols and Warning Labels This following table lists the warning labels located on or in Eden printers. Warning Meaning Location Comments Symbol Hazard On the name plate Read the instructions (general) on the back of the in this document printer. before operating the printer. Hot surface On the print‐head Risk of burns. Do not block. touch this surface after printing. High voltage Near the UV lamp Risk of electric shock. connectors. Near the power‐ supply enclosures. Ultraviolet Near the UV lamps. Risk of injury from radiation ultraviolet radiation. 2–3...
Page 16: Safety Guidelines
Printer Installation and removal of the printer should only be done by qualified Installation service personnel. Connect the printer (and the UPS unit) to the electric outlet using a power cord that is safety‐certified. The electric outlet should be easily accessible, near the printer. Never connect the power plug to an outlet that does not have a ground (earth) wire, and never disconnect the ground. Doing so might expose the operator to serious danger from electric shock. FI: Laite on liitettävä suojakoskettimilla varustettuun pistorasiaan. NO: Apparatet må tilkoples jordet stikkontakt. SE: Apparaten skall anslutas till jordat uttag. Leave a minimum of 15 centimeters between ventilation openings and walls or other objects. Printer The printer should only be operated by persons trained by a Stratasys Operation customer‐support representative. All personnel operating or maintaining the printer should know the location of first aid and emergency equipment and how to use it. Never block access to this equipment. Keep fingers and other body parts clear of the printer cover when closing it. Never attempt to open the printer cover while it is working. Never override the interlock safety switch. If the interlock safety switch ever fails, do not use the printer. Several parts of the printer remain extremely hot even after it has stopped operating. Avoid touching the UV lamps and the print block. UV Radiation The UV lamps used in the printer emit dangerous radiation. If the UV lamps remain on when the printer is open, do not stare directly at the UV light. Shut down the printer and call your Stratasys service provider. Printer Service operations should be performed only by qualified personnel ...
Page 17: Model And Support Materials
Eden260V User Guide Model and Model and support materials are made of chemical substances. Although Support precautions must be taken when handling these materials directly, all Materials model and support materials used by the Eden system are handled in sealed cartridges. Normally, operators of the printer should never be directly exposed to hazardous materials. In the unlikely event of a leak or spill, follow the instructions that are included with the printing‐material cartridge used. Store model and support materials indoors, in a dry area with adequate ventilation, between 16‐27 degrees Celsius (60‐81 degrees Fahrenheit). Never expose them to flames, heat, sparks, or direct sunlight. Keep model and support materials away from areas where food and drink are stored, prepared and consumed. Uncured printing material is considered a hazardous substance, requiring certain precautions when directly handling it. To prevent skin irritation, wear neoprene or nitrile gloves. If there is any chance that model and support materials might splash into the eyes, wear safety goggles. Prolonged direct contact with printing materials can cause an allergic reaction. When handling UV‐cured models that may not be completely cured on the surface, common latex gloves are adequate. To prevent respiratory irritation, ventilate areas where model and support materials are used. If the printer is not equipped with an exhaust duct, the room ventilation system should replace the air at least 20 times per hour. Clean up model‐material and support‐material spills with disposable towels or other absorbent, non‐reusable material, such as sawdust or activated charcoal. Rinse the spill area with denatured or isopropyl alcohol (IPA), followed by soap and water. Dispose of the absorbent material in accordance with local regulations. Do not wash contaminated clothing at home; clothing should be professionally laundered. Dispose of contaminated shoes, belts and other leather items in accordance with any applicable regulations. Absorbed printing ...
Page 18: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials
Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials In general, try to avoid direct contact with uncured printing material. If skin or eyes come into contact with it, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with water, and follow these first‐aid instructions. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that accompanies printing materials contains important safety information. Keep this in an accessible place where these materials are used and stored. Contact with If uncured printing material comes in contact with skin, wash the affected ...
Page 19: Waste Disposal
Eden260V User Guide Waste Disposal Fully cured printed models can be disposed of as ordinary office trash. However, special care is required when handling printer waste (uncured printing material). Printing Materials When removing the waste container from the Eden printer, wear neoprene or nitrile gloves. To prevent liquid waste from splashing into the eyes, wear safety goggles. Liquid waste from the Eden printer is classified as hazardous industrial waste. Therefore, printing‐material waste must be packaged and disposed of in a manner that prevents human contact with it and contamination of water sources. Empty model‐material and support‐material cartridges contain residue of their contents. Some leakage of this residue may occur through the broken cartridge seal. Therefore, handle and store empty cartridges with care. Do not attempt to reuse empty cartridges, and do not puncture them. Dispose of used cartridges and waste containers in accordance with local regulations. Discard contaminated clothing, shoes, empty containers, etc., in accordance with any applicable regulations. UV Lamps UV lamps used by the printer to cure printing materials contain a small amount of mercury, and are considered “Universal Waste.” Recycle or discard used lamps in accordance with applicable regulations. Broken lamps: After ventilating the area, use protective gloves and carefully remove spilled mercury with a method that prevents the generation of mercury vapor, such as a syringe, packing tape or paper. Place the broken lamp, mercury and contaminated materials in an air‐tight, non‐metallic container. Dispose of the container in accordance with applicable regulations. 2–7 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 21: Introducing The Eden260V 3D Printing System
Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System Work Configurations .................. 2 Source Files....................4 STL Files ......................4 SLC Files ......................4 Printing Materials..................5 Storage ......................5 Shelf Life ......................5 Exposure to Light ................... 5 Safety Considerations ..................6 Disposal ......................6 Work Environment..................6 Workstation Requirements ................ 7 Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing Systems ...... 8 Converting CAD Files to STL Format ............
Page 22: Work Configurations
Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System Figure 3-1: The Eden260V 3D Printer Work Configurations The Eden 3D printing system can be set up as a single‐station system or as a multi‐station system. When connected to a local computer network, the system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user workstation (client) prepares files with Objet Studio software for production. A server (host), typically next to the 3D printer, acts as a job manager that sends production jobs to the printer for production. Figure 3‐2 shows the Eden260V printer set up in a multi‐client configuration. 3–2 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 23 Eden260V User Guide Client workstations Printer server KVM switch Printer workstation Printer Figure 3-2: Multi-client network configuration When installing Objet Studio, you choose whether to install it as a client station or as a master station (server or standalone station). Objet Studio arranges the jobs it receives according to their priorities, model‐material type, and other factors. In multi‐workstation configurations, the operator of the server—typically the production administrator—has total control over the jobs sent to the 3D printer, and can prioritize and delete jobs, review job history and reprint a job, and so 3–3 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 24: Source Files
Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System Source Files Objet 3D printing systems produce three‐dimensional models designed with most 3D CAD tools and with other job‐specific 3D applications. Eden systems accept: • STL Files • SLC Files Eden systems feature the capability of producing different types of model files simultaneously. STL Files STL is short for Standard Triangulation Language. This language views any object as a collection of surfaces, and describes each surface of the object as a collection of triangles. For example, a square can be described as two triangles; a cube (six squares) as 12 triangles. Curved surfaces need more triangles to describe them. The higher the tolerance (for smooth surfaces), the more triangles are needed. The result is that high‐quality object descriptions mean very heavy files. Most CAD software can export STL files. The Eden system utilizes these files for building models (rapid prototyping), and also for directly making molds for mass‐producing items. STL files can be ASCII (text) files or binary files. The content of the ASCII file begins with “solid” and ends with “end‐solid” (both lower case). Between these keywords is a list of the triangles that describes the faces of the solid model. Each triangle defines a single normal vector directed away from the solid’s surface, followed by its X‐Y‐Z coordinates. These are expressed as Cartesian coordinates and are floating‐point values. The coordinates of all triangles should be positive and should fall within the volume of the model. SLC Files SLC is short for Stereo‐Lithography Contour. SLC files describe two‐...
Page 25: Printing Materials
Eden260V User Guide Printing Materials Eden printers produce models by jetting thin layers of printing materials on the build tray, until the complete model is formed. Two types of material are used in this process: • Model material—which makes up the finished model • Support material—which fills gaps and spaces in the model during printing, and is removed after printing For up-to-date information about PolyJet printing materials and their properties, go to http://www.stratasys.com/materials/polyjet. Storage Materials used for printing models with Eden printers are made of resins, which are composed of reactive monomers and oligomers. Although printing materials are supplied in sealed, UV‐proof cartridges, care must be taken when storing and handling them. Follow these guidelines to protect operators and the environment, and to ensure optimum results. • To ensure product stability, do not allow these materials to come into contact with metal. Plastics made from monomer‐soluble substances (such as polystyrene or polyvinyl chloride) are not suitable for storing PolyJet printing materials. • When not in use, keep material cartridges tightly sealed to prevent contamination, the effects of exposure to UV radiation, and accidental ...
Page 26: Safety Considerations
Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System Safety Before being cured, resins are hazardous materials. To prevent possible Considerations health hazards, follow these precautions regarding printing materials: • Do not expose to flames, heat or sparks. • Prevent contact with skin and eyes. • Ventilate areas where they are handled. • Keep them separate from food and drink. Cured plastic parts, however, are safe. They can be handled and stored without precautions. You can find more safety information about resins in “Safety Guidelines” on page 2-4, and “First Aid for Working with Printing Materials” on page 2-6.
Page 27: Workstation Requirements
Eden260V User Guide Workstation Requirements The table below lists the requirements for computer components on workstations running Objet Studio. Important: Make sure that the server workstation is set up with Administrator privileges. Requirement Computer Type Server workstation: Standard desktop PC ® Processor Intel Core™ i3 or better ® ® Operating System Windows 7 or Windows 8, 64-bit 8 GB or more ®...
Page 28: Preparing Files For Use With Objet 3D Printing Systems
4. In the file format option, choose binary or ASCII. (Both binary and ASCII formats can be used in Objet Studio. However, binary files are smaller, so this option is recommended.) 5. Click or Save After converting the model files, it is recommended that you check them for ® defects in an STL‐repair application (such as Magics™, by Materialise ) before opening them in Objet Studio and producing the model. For more information, search for “CAD to STL” on www.stratasys.com. Converting When converting files to SLC format, it is recommended that you set a layer CAD Files to thickness of 15 microns (0.015 mm). Since SLC files cannot be orientated in SLC Format Objet Studio, it is important that models are properly orientated before being saved as SLC files. Considerations for suitable model orientation are explained in “Model Orientation” on page 5‐20. 3–8 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 29: Objet Studio Software
Eden260V User Guide Objet Studio Software Objet Studio software for the Eden 3D printing system consists of two main screens: • Tray Settings / Model Settings • Job Manager Tray Settings / Model Settings In the Tray Settings and Model Settings screens, you prepare source files for production in Eden 3D printers. Objet Studio offers you a wide variety of file‐preparation options, but always consists of the following basic procedure: 1. Inserting one or more objects on the build tray 2. Positioning the object(s) on the tray 3. Configuring object and tray parameters 4. Saving the tray configuration as an objtf (Objet Tray Format) file 5. Sending the objtf file to the Eden 3D printer for production Using Objet Studio to perform these tasks is described in detail in chapter 5, “Using Objet Studio.” Job Manager The Job Manager screen is different for client workstations and for the computer connected directly to the Eden 3D printer. • In Objet Studio installed on the directly‐connected computer (server), ...
Page 31: Installing Objet Software
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Page 32: How To Install Software For The Eden 3D Printing System
Installing Objet Software How to Install Software for the Eden 3D Printing System The Objet Studio setup wizard guides you when installing this software. Objet Studio is installed on the printer‐server (“host”) computer, but it can also be installed on remote, “client” computers and on computers used to prepare files for printing models, or for training and demonstration purposes. During installation, you choose to install either the printer‐server (“host”) application or the client application. To install Objet software: 1. Insert the Objet Studio CD into the disk drive. 2. Right‐click the button and select (or use any other method Start Explore for displaying files on the computer). 3. Open the CD‐drive folder and select Setup 4. If you are installing an Objet Studio upgrade, make sure that your printer is compatible with it by checking the list displayed. Figure 4-1:Objet Studio compatibility check 5.
Page 33 Eden260V User Guide If you click , the following screen should appear. Figure 4-2: Objet Studio installation wizard—Welcome screen 6. Click to begin installation. Next 7. In the Select Features screen, select the required installation option. Select Objet Studio for a server computer • if you are installing Objet Studio on the server (“host”) computer— the computer directly connected to an Eden printer. • if you are installing Objet Studio on a standalone (off‐line) computer. Select if you are installing Objet Objet Studio for client workstations Studio on a “client” workstation—a remote computer that prepares print jobs and then sends them to a server computer.
Page 34 Installing Objet Software 8. In the Select Installation Folder screen, verify the destination folder and click . Next It is recommended that you do not change the default destination folder. Figure 4-4: Objet Studio installation-folder selection 9. In the Confirm Installation screen, click to begin installation. Next 10. In the Select Printer Type screen, select the Objet 3D printer used for producing models and click Next Figure 4-5: Printer selection 4–4 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 35 Eden260V User Guide Installation begins and a progress bar appears, showing the progress of the installation process. Figure 4-6: Installation progress bar When the Objet program installation is complete, the final InstallShield wizard screen appears. Figure 4-7: Final installation screen 11. Restart the computer to complete the software installation. Note: If you installed the software from a CD or DVD, make sure to remove it from the disk drive before restarting the computer.
Page 36: How To Uninstall Objet Studio
Installing Objet Software How to Uninstall Objet Studio If there is ever a need to uninstall the Objet Studio software, do not attempt to do so from the Windows Control Panel. (This does not completely remove all software components.) Instead— From the Start menu, select All Programs > Objet Studio > Uninstall Objet Studio. 4–6 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 37: Using Objet Studio
Using Objet Studio Launching Objet Studio..............3 Windows® 7 Security Warning............3 Objet Studio Interface ................4 Ribbon Commands ................6 Objet Studio Commands Menu ............8 Model Tree Pane ..................8 Preparing Models for Production ............. 9 OBJDF Files: Overview................. 9 Model Files ..................... 9 Placing Objects on the Build Tray ............9 Opening Objet Tray Files ..............13 Quick‐Access Model Commands............15 Copying and Pasting Objects ............16 Selecting Objects.................. 17 Surface Finish..................
Page 38 Applying Additional Objet Studio Features ......... 41 Dividing Objects.................. 41 Choosing the Support Strength............42 “Hollow”— Filling Models with Support Material ....... 43 Displaying the Cross Section of Objects .......... 44 Saving the Screen Display as an Image File ........45 Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays ........46 Customizing Objet Studio..............47 Creating a Quick Access Toolbar ............47 Hiding the Ribbon................48 Display Colors ..................49 Keyboard Shortcuts ................50 Setting User Preferences..............51 Professional Mode Features............. 52 Default Settings ................... 53 OpenGL Driver Configuration............
Page 39: Launching Objet Studio
Eden260V User Guide Launching Objet Studio After you install Objet Studio, a launch icon appears on the Windows desktop. Open the application by double‐clicking this icon, or by selecting Objet Studio from the menu. Start ® Windows ® Depending on the User Account Control settings in Windows 7, you Security might see the following warning when opening Objet Studio. Warning Figure 5-1: Security Warning If you click , Objet Studio opens. However, this warning message will appear each time you open the program, unless you change the User Account Control settings. To prevent the warning message from appearing again: 1. Click the link at the bottom of the security warning dialog box ( Change when these notifications appear 2.
Page 40: Objet Studio Interface
Using Objet Studio 4. In the following dialog box, click Figure 5-3: Confirming the change in the User Account Control settings Objet Studio When Objet Studio opens, the Tray Settings screen appears, showing an Interface empty build tray. Help Objet Standard Studio Toolbar Commands menu Active ribbon Quick Access toolbar Model tree Job Manager pane Figure 5-4: Objet Studio opening screen The Objet Studio interface consists of two main screens: •...
Page 41 Eden260V User Guide The ribbon, colors used, and several other interface features can be customized. How to change the appearance of the interface is explained in “Customizing Objet Studio” on page 47. Instructions for using the commands for preparing models for production and sending jobs to the printer, appear later in this chapter. Figure 5-5: Tray Settings ribbon Figure 5-6: Model Settings ribbon 5–5 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 42 Using Objet Studio Ribbon The following table lists the Tray Settings and Model Settings ribbon Commands command groups, and shows when they are enabled, and where they appear. Group Purpose When Tray Model enabled Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Setting display Always. colors. Selecting Models are on perspective and the build tray. zoom level. Choose to select Models are on a plane. the build tray. Change the Models are on perspective of the build tray. the active pane. • Build tray Assigning is empty. printing •...
Page 43 Eden260V User Guide Group Purpose When Tray Model enabled Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon Placing model Always. files on the build tray Pre‐build/build Models are on commands. the build tray. Setting model A model is dimensions. selected. Cutting, A model is copying, pasting selected. and deleting models. Moving, rotating A model is and resizing selected. models. Assigning model A model is finish and ...
Page 44: Model Tree Pane
Using Objet Studio Objet Studio Clicking the icon in the upper‐left corner opens the Objet Studio Commands Commands menu. This menu displays basic application commands and Menu options. Figure 5-7: Objet Studio Commands menu The Options button opens a dialog box for customizing Objet Studio. Figure 5-8: Options dialog box Model Tree The Model Tree pane lists the objects placed on the build tray. By default, the Pane pane “floats”— that is, you can move it to another position on the screen and resize it. Alternatively, you can fix its position at the left of the application window, and even hide it. 5–8 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 45: Preparing Models For Production
Eden260V User Guide Preparing Models for Production Model preparation involves the following basic steps: 1. Place objects on the build tray. 2. If necessary, manipulate the object’s orientation and position. 3. Select the material and model finish. OBJDF Files: An objdf file describes both the geometry of a single object and the material, Overview and finish required to print it. You can use this file format to save a group of separate objects on the build tray as one unit, together with their relative positions and material. Further explanations of objdf files, and their features, appear throughout this chapter. Model Files To produce models, you open one or more model files in Objet Studio and position objects on the build tray. You can place objects on the build tray in two ways: • by inserting individual stl or slc files. • by pasting objects that you copied to the Windows clipboard. If you know what type of model material will be used to produce the models, make sure it is selected from the material drop‐down menu. Figure 5-9: Model material selection toolbar Note: It is not necessary to select the Model material now, but it is recommended—each type of material has unique characteristics...
Page 46 Using Objet Studio The Insert dialog box appears. Figure 5-10: Insert dialog box 2. In the Look in field, display the appropriate folder. 3. In the Files of type field, select the file type to display. 4. Select the desired file, and make sure that it appears in the File name field. If the Preview check box is selected, the object is displayed in the dialog box, as shown in figure 5‐10. The Model Settings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray. 5. Select any of the following options, as required: • —Millimeters or inches for the object’s units of measure. Units The 3D file contains the objectʹs proportions, but not its units of measure. Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or when inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object inches on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small. To change the measurement units of objects already placed on the tray, see “Measurement Units” on page 24. • —How many copies of this object to place on the Number of copies build tray.
Page 47 Eden260V User Guide 6. Click Insert Objet Studio places the object on the build tray, and in the model tree. Model Tree pane Model Toolbar Figure 5-11: Default screen layout The Model Settings ribbon is displayed when objects are placed on the build tray. If the object is over a certain size, the Loading Placed Elements dialog box appears. Figure 5-12: Loading Placed Elements dialog box You can speed up the opening of large files by changing the Large Files settings—see “Loading Large Files”...
Page 48 Using Objet Studio Opening objdf Files Before placing objdf files on the build tray, Objet Studio must extract the component stl files together with information about their relative position and model materials. To do this, Objet Studio creates a folder with the same name as the objdf file, in the same location. Figure 5-13: Insert dialog box (objdf file) 5–12 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 49: Opening Objet Tray Files
Eden260V User Guide Opening Objet You can open trays that were saved as objtf files. This is useful, for example, Tray Files if you saved a tray after preparing it for printing, and now you want to make changes before printing it. To place an object saved as an Objet Tray File (objtf) file on the build tray: 1. From the File group, click or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select Open The Open dialog box is displayed. Figure 5-14: Objet Tray File Open dialog box 2.
Page 50 Using Objet Studio STL file loading If there are identically named stl files in more than one location, you need preference to ensure that the correct component stl files are linked to the objtf file. For example, if there are identically named stl files on one drive and on a flash drive (this can occur if you copy the original files to a working folder), you can set the default location from which files are loaded. To set the Load Order: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options 2. In the Options dialog box, display the Settings tab. Figure 5-15: Options dialog box, Settings tab 3. Under Load Search Order, select an option: • Local —to load files from the location where they were last saved. • —to load files in their original location. Original 4.
Page 51: Quick-Access Model Commands
Eden260V User Guide Quick-Access You can access common commands for working with objects on the build Model tray with the convenient Model Toolbar and context menus. Commands Model Toolbar Select an object in the tray to display the Model Toolbar that contains icons to perform common tasks. Figure 5-16: Model Toolbar The table below describes the Model Toolbar icons. Icon Description Applies a matte finish to the model. Applies a glossy finish to the model. Opens the Advanced Properties dialog box for setting the Grid Style and the Hollow option. Enables dragging an object (see page 5‐25). Opens the Transform dialog box for changing the object’s position and scale. Toggles the Lock Model Orientation setting. If you right‐click on an object, a pop‐up context menu is displayed from Right-click model menu which you can also select the model finish, change its position and scale, and set the Grid Style and Hollow options. You can also create a Quick Access toolbar with your most commonly used icons grouped together.
Page 52: Copying And Pasting Objects
Using Objet Studio Copying and If you need to duplicate objects on the build tray, you can insert the same Pasting object from its file more than once. An easier way, however, is to copy and Objects paste the object. You can copy objects from the build tray or the model tree. The objects copied remain in the Windows clipboard until you paste them onto the build tray. You can also copy objects from one tray and paste them onto another, in the same way as you copy text from one document and paste it into another one. However, Objet Studio allows only one tray to be open at a time. For each build tray you need to work with (at the same time), you must open a separate Objet Studio window, by running the application again (from the Windows Start menu). Having multiple Objet Studio windows open can be convenient when you need to manipulate or configure objects before inserting them in your production build tray.
Page 53: Selecting Objects
Eden260V User Guide Selecting To manipulate an object on the build tray or assign characteristics to it Objects (building style, for example), you must first select the object. You select an object by clicking it, either on the tray or in the model tree. Its image on the build tray changes color (to light blue, by default) and its name is highlighted in the model tree. You can select multiple objects by drawing a box around them with the mouse cursor, or by pressing the or keys Ctrl Shift while clicking additional objects. Alternatively, select or de‐select objects using the following Edit menu commands: • Select All • Invert Selection • Undo Select object Figure 5-18: Edit menu Surface Finish Models can be printed with a matte or glossy surface finish. To create a matte finish, the printer surrounds models with a thin layer of support material. To set the model finish: 1.
Page 54: Positioning Objects On The Build Tray
Using Objet Studio Positioning Objects on the Build Tray To produce models efficiently and with the required finish, it is important to carefully position objects on the build tray. Objet Studio supports the automatic positioning of objects. However, you should check to make sure that the objects are orientated optimally for your needs, according to the considerations explained in “Model Orientation” on page 20. Two things that affect the positioning of objects on the build tray are orientation and placement. You can let Objet Studio determine the optimum orientation and position, or you can control them. Automatic By default, Objet Studio automatically orients objects, when placed on the Orientation build tray, for the shortest printing time. (You can later change the orientation manually.) However, you can cancel automatic orientation when placing an object on the build tray. To place an object on the build tray without automatic orientation: In the Insert dialog box, make sure Orient Automatically is not selected. Figure 5-19: Orient Automatically option disabled You can change the default setting, so that automatic orientation is not applied unless you select the Orient Automatically check box each time you place an object on the build tray.
Page 55: Automatic Placement
Eden260V User Guide Automatic After placing several objects on the build tray, you can let Objet Studio Placement arrange them before printing. This ensures that the objects are positioned properly, and that they will be printed in the shortest time and with a minimum of material. To automatically arrange objects on the build tray: On the Tray Settings ribbon, click or— From the Tools menu, select Automatic Placement The effects of automatic positioning are shown in the figures below. Figure 5-20: Tray before objects are properly arranged Figure 5-21: Tray arrangement after applying Automatic Placement For best results, arrange the tray with Automatic Placement, on the Tray Settings ribbon, even if you inserted the objects with the Orient Automatically option.
Page 56: Model Orientation
Using Objet Studio Model Orientation The orientation of models on the build tray affects how quickly and efficiently they will be produced by the 3D printer, where and how much support material is used, and whether or not model parts will have a glossy finish. Therefore, you should consider a variety of factors when deciding how to place models on the tray, using the following positioning rules. X-Y-Z Rule This rule considers a modelʹs outer dimensions. Since the print heads move back and forth along the X‐axis, the printing time along this axis is relatively short, compared to printing time along the Y‐axis and Z‐axis. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the objectʹs largest dimension along the X‐axis. Any surfaces that come into contact with support materials become matte. Since high‐resolution models are built up, on the Z‐axis, in 16 or 30‐micron layers (according to the selected printing setting), it is very time‐consuming to print a tall object. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the objectʹs smallest dimension along the Z‐axis. Since the print heads measure about 2 inches (5 centimeters) on the Y‐axis, models measuring less than this (on the Y‐axis) are printed in one pass. From this point of view, it is advisable to place the objectʹs intermediate dimension along the Y‐axis. Tall-Left Rule This rule considers models where, after being orientated on the build tray according to other considerations, one side is taller than the other. Since the print heads move along the X‐axis from left to right, taller sections on the right require the print heads to scan unnecessarily from the left until reaching them. If, on the other hand, the taller sections are positioned on the left of the tray, the print heads only have to scan the model until printing these sections—once the lower parts have been completed. Therefore, you should position the taller side of the model, when possible, on the left. The following rules are based on the fact that support material is not required on the top of the printed model.
Page 57: Manipulating Objects On The Build Tray
Eden260V User Guide Avoid Support-Material Rule This rule considers models that have large holes or hollows, open on at least one side (like a pipe or a container). It may be advantageous to print a model standing up, so support material does not fill the hollow, even though printing the model lying down would be much faster. Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray Positioning When you use the automatic positioning option to arrange objects on the Objects on the build tray (see “Automatic Orientation” on page 18), the objects are Z-Axis positioned directly on the tray. If you do not insert objects with automatic positioning, they often appear either above or below the tray. In practice, the Eden system prints all models on the build tray on a one- millimeter bed of support material.
Page 58: Valid Object Placement
Using Objet Studio Valid Object You can ensure that models do not overlap when you position them on the Placement build tray, and that they do not extend beyond the tray. To ensure valid object placement: 1. From the Tools menu, select Constraints Settings Figure 5-23: Constraints Settings dialog box 2. Select to identify— Dynamic check • invalid object placement while placing objects—On Drop selected. • invalid object placement after moving objects—While Drag selected. • objects placed beyond the tray’s boundaries—Outside Tray selected. • objects that overlap—Object Collision selected. Even if you do not use Dynamic Check when placing objects on the build tray, Objet Studio automatically checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray before sending it to the printer.
Page 59: Using A Grid To Position Objects
Eden260V User Guide Using a Grid to Displaying a grid on the image of the build tray can be useful when Position positioning objects. To use the grid features, select the following menu Objects options. Menu Option Result Tools > Grid Displays a grid on the build tray. Tools > Snap to grid When moving the object, it aligns with the nearest grid line. Tools > Options > Enables you to change the grid origin Grid (X‐ and Y‐axis meeting point) and appearance. You can review and configure grid settings—and apply them—from the Options dialog box. To view and change grid settings: 1. From the Tools menu, select , and display the Grid tab. Options The current grid settings are displayed. Figure 5-24: Options dialog box, Grid tab 2.
Page 60: Measurement Units
Using Objet Studio Measurement 3D files contain an objectʹs proportions, but not its units of measure. Units Therefore, make sure to correctly select either millimeters or inches when inserting an object. Otherwise, the size of the object on the build tray will be either much too large or much too small. To set the measurement units when inserting an object: In the Insert dialog box, Units field, select or Millimeter Inch Figure 5-25: Units field in the Insert dialog box To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings ribbon: 1.
Page 61: Setting Model Dimensions
Eden260V User Guide Setting Model You can change an object’s dimensions by changing its size on the X‐, Y‐, Dimensions and Z‐axes, from the Dimensions group on the Model Settings ribbon. Figure 5-28: Dimensions on the Model Settings ribbon • If Uniform Scale is enabled, changing the object’s dimension on one axis affects the other dimensions, proportionately. • After changing a measurement, press Enter or click in another field in the Dimensions group. Note: You can change the height of the objects on the build tray only if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings (see “Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis”...
Page 62 Using Objet Studio 3. If you click on a corner of the frame, the cursor changes to indicate that the object can be rotated. Figure 5-30: Manually rotating an object 4. Manipulate the object with the arrow keys or with the mouse. Using the Transform You can make precise changes to an object by changing the properties in the Dialog Box Transform dialog box. To access the Transform dialog box (when an object is selected): • Click on the Model Toolbar or on the Model Settings ribbon. • From the right‐click context menu, select Transform • From the Object menu, select Transform Figure 5-31: Transform dialog box To change an object with the Transform dialog box:...
Page 63: Changing An Object's Orientation
Eden260V User Guide Changing an There are several methods for changing the orientation of objects on the Object’s build tray. Orientation To rotate an object: Select the object and use the Object menu options (see also “Repositioning Objects” on page 25). To re-align an object’s plane: 1. On the Tray Settings or Model Settings ribbon, click or— From the Tools menu, select Plane Alignment > Select Plane 2. Click on part of an object on the build tray. The selected plane is displayed. Alignment toolbar Selected plane Figure 5-32: Aligning by plane 3.
Page 64: Freezing Model Orientation
Using Objet Studio To cancel plane selection after re-aligning objects on the build tray: On the Tray Settings or Model Settings ribbon, click or— From the Tools menu, select Plane Alignment > Select Plane To flip an object 180 degrees on any axis: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Flip > Flip X / Flip Y / Flip Z To make precise changes to the object’s orientation on any axis: 1.
Page 65: Display Options
Eden260V User Guide Display Options Viewing From the View menu, you can change the way objects are displayed. The Objects default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects. Figure 5-34: Tray and model displayed in Shaded view The other display options are WireFrame and Points. To display the build tray in WireFrame view: From the View menu, select WireFrame Figure 5-35: Tray and model displayed in WireFrame view To revert to the shaded view: From the View menu, select...
Page 66 Using Objet Studio To display objects as boxes, showing their maximum dimensions instead of their shape: From the View menu, select Display Bounding Box Figure 5-36: Model displayed with bounding box To display the area around objects needed for support material (to produce a matte finish): From the View menu, select Display Thickening Box Figure 5-37: Model displayed with thickening box...
Page 67: Screen Layout
Eden260V User Guide Screen Layout Objet Studio automatically adjusts the default screen layout to display the optimum views of the build tray and the model tree. You can view models from different perspectives by changing the screen layout. To change the screen layout: On the View flyout toolbar, select , or Single View 4 Views Figure 5-39: Screen layout icons is the default screen layout. Single View displays perspective, top, front and right views. 4 Views Figure 5-40: Single-view screen layout Figure 5-41: 4-view screen layout 5–31...
Page 68: Tray Perspective
Using Objet Studio Tray The default perspective of the build tray is “isometric.” You can change the Perspective perspective of the active window with one of ten options. To change the perspective of the build tray in the active window: 1. On the Tray Settings ribbon, open the Perspective flyout toolbar. Figure 5-42: Perspective flyout toolbar 2. Click the icon that represents the desired perspective. Tray Positioning To view the tray and models from different directions, you can move the tray around the screen and change its display angle. To move the tray in the Objet Studio screen: Press the mouse wheel while moving the mouse.
Page 69: Setting Object Colors
Eden260V User Guide To manually rotate the tray: Press Alt and press the mouse wheel while moving the mouse. Figure 5-44: Tray after rotating it upside-down Setting Object The color of objects on the build tray can indicate how they are printed. Colors Objet Studio enables you to choose the color display so that you can easily see the material, and surface of objects. To choose how colors are applied on the display: On the Model Settings ribbon, in the Colors group, select one of the options from the flyout toolbar. Color indicates Model material Color indicates Model surface...
Page 70: Loading Large Files
Using Objet Studio Loading Large Very large stl files can be slow to load and may be difficult to manipulate Files easily on the build tray. If this is the case, you can display just an image of the object on the build tray without loading the entire file. The stl file itself is not changed, and the complete file is sent to the printer. To display an image of stl files when you place objects on the build tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select , and display the Settings tab. Options Figure 5-46: Options dialog box, Settings tab 2. In the Large Files section, select . Load Partial (reduced) Large File If you need to work with a detailed model that is composed of a large ...
Page 71 Eden260V User Guide To use polygon reduction: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options 2. In the Options dialog box, display the tab. Display Figure 5-49: Options dialog box, Display tab 3. Select Enable Polygon Reduction 4. Select Polygon Reduction (Percent) 5. Enter the percentage of total polygons to display. When you click , the display changes. Apply Note: The setting affects the static display (when the object is not being moved).
Page 72: Zoom Options
Using Objet Studio Object display The display format affects how quickly objects display. For example, if you options select , objects display faster than they do when you select Bounding Box . You can choose display formats for objects when they are Entire Object stationary (static view) and for when you are dragging them (changing view). To select the object display preference while changing view, and in static view: 1. Select to display objects: • With a Bounding Box (see figure 5‐36 on page 30) • With Adaptive Polygon Reduction (changing view only) • With Polygon Reduction (static view only) • Entire Object 2.
Page 73: Handling Completed Trays
Eden260V User Guide Handling Completed Trays After you have properly placed all objects on the build tray, you save the tray as an objtf file, which is sent to the 3D printer for production. But before saving the tray, you can check that there would be no problem producing it. You can also calculate how much material would be consumed during production and how much time this would take. Tray Validation Before sending a job to the printer for production, you should check that the tray is “valid” and can be printed. To validate that the tray can be printed: On the Tray Settings ribbon, in the Build Process group, click or— From the Tools menu, select Placement Validation If the tray is not valid, the color of the problematic models on the tray changes according to a pre‐set code. Figure 5-51: Color code Note: The “Both” color also indicates a problematic stl file.
Page 74: High Quality/Speed Setting
Using Objet Studio High Quality/ Objet Studio allows you to choose the quality/speed setting most suitable Speed Setting for your job. HQ (High Quality)— • Prints models in 16‐micron layers, suitable for producing fine details and delicate items. • Requires much more time to print most trays, compared to High Speed setting. HS (High Speed)— • Prints models in 30‐micron layers, suitable for producing larger models. • Requires much less time to print most trays, compared to High Quality setting. Change the setting, if necessary, before sending the tray to the 3‐D printer. Figure 5-53: Quality/speed setting 5–38 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 75: Production Estimates
Eden260V User Guide Production Objet Studio enables you to calculate the time and material resources Estimates needed for producing trays before sending them to the printer. The time it takes Objet Studio to perform this calculation depends on the number of objects on the tray and their complexity. Calculating the production estimate for a full tray could take up to 15 minutes, depending on your computer’s specifications. To calculate the time and materials needed for producing the current tray: On the Tray Settings ribbon, in the Build Process group, click While the estimate is being calculated, a progress bar is displayed—on the right side of the status bar (at the bottom of the screen). Cancel Figure 5-54: Estimate progress bar When Objet Studio finishes calculating the production resources, the results are displayed in the Estimated Consumptions group on the Tray Settings ribbon. Figure 5-55: Production resource calculation E-mailing ®...
Page 76: Printing The Tray File
Using Objet Studio Printing the When a tray is ready to be printed, it is placed in the Jobs Queue. When the Tray File job reaches the head of the queue, Objet Studio pre‐processes the tray file to create slices, and feeds them to the 3D printer. To send the tray to the print queue: 1. On the Tray Settings ribbon, Build Process group, click If the build tray file has not been saved, the Save As dialog box opens for you to save it now. Objet Studio checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray. If so, the affected objects are displayed with special colors (see “Tray Validation” on page 37), and a warning message appears. Figure 5-56: Tray validation warning message To cancel the Build command so you can correct the problem, click To print the models as they are positioned on the tray, click The Job Manager screen opens, so you can monitor the progress of your trays—before, during, and after printing. See “Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs” on page 58. 5–40 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 77: Applying Additional Objet Studio Features
Eden260V User Guide Applying Additional Objet Studio Features Dividing You can use the Split Object feature to produce objects larger than the tray Objects area by dividing the model into separate parts. With this feature, you produce only a specific section of a model. To split an object: 1. Select the object. 2. From the Object menu, select Split 3. In the Split Object dialog box, enter the values to determine how Objet Studio will divide the object. You can divide an object along any of its axes, by entering either exact measurements or the number of parts. Figure 5-57: Split Object dialog box 4. In Save to Folder, enter the folder name. 5. Click The composite parts are saved as new stl files with “Part 1,” “Part 2,” etc., added to the original file name. Note: Before printing the newly created stl files, it is recommended that you check them for defects in an STL-repair application, such as ®...
Page 78: Choosing The Support Strength
Using Objet Studio Choosing the When producing models, support material fills some hollow and empty Support sections (see “Model Orientation” on page 20). Objet Studio allows you to Strength adjust the strength of the structure formed with the support material. This adjustment is useful when producing either large/massive models or small/ delicate models. For most purposes, the default setting provides adequate support strength. To change the strength of the support structure used when printing a model: 1. Select a model on the tray. 2. On the Model Settings ribbon, in the Options group, click or— • On the Model Toolbar, click or— • From the right‐click context menu, select Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties dialog box opens. Figure 5-58: Advanced Properties dialog box 3.
Page 79: Hollow"- Filling Models With Support Material
Eden260V User Guide “Hollow”— Many objects placed on the tray from stl files are “solid.” This means that, Filling Models when printed, the model will be completely filled with model material. with Support Often, especially with large objects, this is unnecessary. Instead, the model Material can be filled with support material, which is less costly. It is also advisable to fill models with support material when preparing them for investment casting, since this material burns off more quickly during the process of making the cast. Objet Studio enables you to print objects on the tray with an outer shell of model material and a center filled with support material. When using this feature, called “Hollow,” the thickness of the shell should be no less than 0.5 millimeters. To use the Hollow feature: 1. Select a model on the tray. or— • On the Model Toolbar, click or— • From the right‐click context menu, select Advanced Properties The Advanced Properties dialog box opens. 2. Select Hollow Figure 5-59: Advanced Properties dialog box 3.
Page 80: Displaying The Cross Section Of Objects
Using Objet Studio Displaying the The Section feature enables you to view the interior of an object by “slicing” Cross Section it on any axis. You can then manipulate the object to inspect the interior of Objects from different angles. This may be important for deciding on the type of support necessary when producing the model (see “Choosing the Support Strength” on page 42). Displaying an object’s cross section only affects how the tray is displayed on the screen; it does not change the object itself. To display a cross section of the tray: 1. From the Tools menu, select Section The Section dialog box opens. Figure 5-60: Section dialog box 2. Select Enable Clipping 3. Use the slider controls for the X‐, Y‐, and Z‐axes to cut the tray so that you see the cross section you want. Figure 5-61: Whole view Figure 5-62: Cross-section view, after using the Z-slider...
Page 81 Eden260V User Guide Saving the You can save the image displayed in the active viewing screen as a graphic Screen Display file. as an To save the screen display as an image: Image File 1. Press Ctrl+B or— From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select Save Bitmap The Save Bitmap dialog box opens. Figure 5-63: Save Bitmap dialog box 2. At the top of the dialog box, select the appropriate folder. 3. At the bottom of the dialog box, enter a file name.
Page 82: Exporting And Importing Objet Build Trays
Using Objet Studio Exporting and When you save build trays in Objet Studio, they are saved as objtf files. Importing These files contain instructions to Objet Studio and to Eden printers for Objet Build displaying and producing the stl files used on the tray. To conveniently Trays save all of the files as they are positioned on the build tray, for storing the job, or for transferring it to another location, Objet Studio compresses them into one objzf file. To later use the objzf file, the file must first be expanded in Objet Studio and its component files saved. Note: If you export an objzf file containing a stl file originally saved as read- only, you cannot open (import) this objzf file to the folder where the read-only stl file is saved.
Page 83: Customizing Objet Studio
Eden260V User Guide Customizing Objet Studio You can customize Objet Studio to suit your particular working needs and preferences. Features that you can customize include: • Creating a quick‐access toolbar for frequently used commands. • Changing the position of the Quick Access toolbar. • Minimizing the ribbon. • Changing the Objet Studio color theme. • Configuring default settings for objects placed on the build tray. Creating a As you work with Objet Studio, you may use certain commands frequently. Quick Access You can create a quick‐access toolbar to make your work easier. Toolbar To create a quick-access toolbar: 1. Above the ribbon tabs, click The Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu opens. Figure 5-64: Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2.
Page 84: Hiding The Ribbon
Using Objet Studio 3. To choose from a wider range of commands: • From the Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu (see figure 5‐64 on page 47), select More Commands or— • Right‐click on the Objet Studio Commands icon , or elsewhere on the ribbon, and select Customize Quick Access Toolbar Figure 5-66: Right-click ribbon menu The Options dialog box opens. Figure 5-67: Quick Access Toobar Options dialog box 4. Open the drop‐down list and select either or Popular Commands . ...
Page 85: Display Colors
Eden260V User Guide Display Colors You can customize some of the colors used for displaying Objet Studio screens and for displaying objects on the build tray. To change the colors used in Objet Studio screens: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options Figure 5-68: Display settings 2. In the Appearance tab of the Options dialog box, you can configure the display. • The Mode selection determines how models appear on the build tray. The default method for displaying models on the build tray is as solid (“shaded”) objects. The other options are and WireFrame Points • If Shaded is selected, you can display the model on the tray as a see‐ through object. Figure 5-69: Transparent display •...
Page 86: Keyboard Shortcuts
Using Objet Studio Changing Color Objet Studio offers a choice of four background color themes—blue, black, Themes silver and aqua. Figure 5-70: Background color themes To change the color theme: From the Style menu, select one of the options. Keyboard You can define shortcut keys for frequently used commands. Shortcuts To define shortcut keys: 1. Above the ribbon tabs, click The Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu opens. Figure 5-71: Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu 2. Select More Commands The Options dialog box opens (see figure 5‐67 on page 48).
Page 87: Setting User Preferences
Eden260V User Guide 3. Click Customize The Customize Keyboard dialog box appears. Figure 5-72: Customize Keyboard dialog box 4. Select command Categories to display all the commands in that category, for example, all the Model Settings commands. Current shortcut keys are displayed. 5. Enter the shortcut key in the Press new shortcut key field, and click Assign 6. If you want to redefine all shortcut keys, click Reset All Setting User You can change several Objet Studio settings that affect objects placed on Preferences the build tray. To change default settings: From the Objet Studio Commands menu , select User Preferences Figure 5-73: Setting work preferences •...
Page 88: Professional Mode Features
Using Objet Studio Professional Mode Features Some advanced features of Objet Studio are only accessible in Professional Mode. To see the current Objet Studio setting: Open the Tools menu. Figure 5-74: Tools menu, showing Professional Mode selected If Professional Mode is selected, advanced features are displayed. To change the Professional Mode setting: 1. From the Tools menu, select Professional Mode The following message is displayed, reminding you that the change will only take effect the next time you open Objet Studio—even though the check mark next to the Professional Mode option appears immediately. Figure 5-75: Configuration-change message 2.
Page 89: Default Settings
Eden260V User Guide Default You can control the default settings of several Objet Studio features from Settings the Advanced tab of the Options dialog box. To display the Options dialog box From the Tools menu, select Options or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options Figure 5-76: Options dialog box, Advanced tab Automatic By default, when Objet Studio places objects on the build tray, it orients Orientation them optimally, for the shortest printing time. If necessary, you can choose to cancel automatic orientation each time you place an object on the build tray (see “Automatic Orientation” on page 18). In any case, when objects are on the build tray, you can change their orientation manually (see “Model Orientation” on page 20.) To change the default setting so that Automatic Orientation is disabled: In the Advanced section of the Options dialog box, clear the check box.
Page 90: Opengl Driver Configuration
Using Objet Studio OpenGL Driver The OpenGL driver displays 3D graphics on your screen. There is normally Configuration no reason to adjust its settings. If you suspect a problem with the way Objet Studio displays objects, you can use the OpenGL Driver Configuration tool to check and configure the driver settings. To access the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box: 1. From the Tools menu, select Options or— In the Objet Studio Commands menu , click Options 2. In the Options dialog box, display the Troubleshooting tab. Figure 5-77: Access to OpenGL Driver configuration The Troubleshooting tab is only accessible when Professional Mode is active (see “Professional Mode Features”...
Page 91 Eden260V User Guide To perform a test of the driver configuration and enter the suggested pixel format ID: 1. Select . Choose Format 2. Click Test Objet Studio returns the recommended pixel format ID. Figure 5-79: Recommended pixel format ID 3. Click . 4. In the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box (figure 5‐78), select Pixel Format ID and enter this number.
Page 92: Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance
Using Objet Studio Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance Objet Studio Help provides on‐screen instructions and information, as you work. To view Objet Studio Help: On the standard toolbar, click and then click Objet Studio Help Figure 5-80: Help options You can also view information on the following subjects: • Troubleshooting opens a list of error messages and their explanations. • Check for Updates checks if you are using the latest Objet Studio version. Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features You can view details of the Objet Studio version, the material module installed, and the features available with your license.
Page 93 Eden260V User Guide Materials Module The Materials Module tab shows details of the material module installed. Figure 5-83: Materials Module tab • Module version If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the new Materials Module version is displayed. If no patches were installed, the Module version is the same as the Objet Studio version. • Module date If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, the date of its creation is displayed. If no patches were installed, the Module date is the date of the Objet Studio version. • Module properties If a Materials Module upgrade (patch) was installed, its description is displayed. If no patches were installed, “Default” is displayed. The Feature License tab shows the Objet Studio features available with your Feature License license. Figure 5-84: Feature License tab Click to expand the details for each feature. • Modes shows the printing modes available. See “High Quality/Speed Setting” on page 38.
Page 94: Monitoring And Managing Print Jobs
Using Objet Studio Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs In the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio, you monitor and manage jobs sent to the printer. There are a few differences between Objet Studio on client workstations and on the computer connected directly to the 3D printer—the server workstation. • Objet Studio installed on a client computer only displays the queue and status for jobs sent to the 3D printer server from that computer, and it allows the user to edit only these jobs. Note: If there are several Objet printers on the local network, client computers can connect to any of them, but only one at a time. •...
Page 95 Eden260V User Guide Jobs Queue On the server, the Jobs Queue lists the last 15 jobs sent from client computers. On client workstations, the Jobs Queue lists jobs sent from that computer to the printer server. Information for each of the queued jobs is displayed, including the job status. Status Meaning Waiting Printing of this job has not started. Building Printing of this job is in progress. Stopped Printing of this job was interrupted. Printing can later be continued (Resume) or begun again (Restart). Error Errors occurred during the printing of this job, and it was placed in the Jobs Queue again. Objet Studio Editing This job is now being edited in Spooling The job file is being spooled in the printer. Preprocessing The 3D printer is readying itself for printing: the cover locks, print heads warm up and are put in starting position, UV lamps are turned on, and the build tray level is adjusted. On Schedule The job is scheduled to be printed at a specified time. In addition, the following information is displayed: • Owner—the computer that sent the job • Build Time—the estimated building time for the job •...
Page 96: Setting The Printer Connection
Using Objet Studio Setting the When an Objet 3D printer is installed, the server computer is connected to Printer that printer. Normally, there should be no reason to change this connection. Connection Occasionally, however, you may need to reset the connection, to connect the server to another printer, or to use Objet Studio in off‐line mode (without a printer connection). To set (or change) the printer connection: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click 2. In the Set Printer dialog box, click Connect Figure 5-86: Connecting to a printer (A) 3. Enter the computer name or its IP address, or click Browse to find and select it. Figure 5-87: Connecting to a printer (B) 4.
Page 97: Off-Line Mode
Eden260V User Guide Off-line Mode You can use Objet Studio to prepare trays for printing in off‐line mode, on a remote computer or when the printer connection is not available. You also use off‐line mode to prepare trays for printing with other printers. In this case, if Objet Studio is currently connected to a printer, you must change to off‐line mode by removing this connection. To disconnect Objet Studio from the printer: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click 2. In the Set Printer dialog box, click (see figure 5‐86). Connect Figure 5-88: Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer (A) 3. In the Printer Connection dialog box, delete the computer name/IP address. Figure 5-89: Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer (B) 4.
Page 98 Using Objet Studio 6. In the pop‐up message, confirm that you want to work in off‐line mode by clicking Figure 5-90: Off-line message When Objet Studio is in off‐line mode, you can configure it for preparing print jobs for different printers. To change the Objet Studio off-line configuration: 1. In the Set Printer dialog box, select a printer type. Figure 5-91: Off-line printer selection 2. Click (not “Connect”). 5–62 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 99: Setting The Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)
Eden260V User Guide Setting the When you open Objet Studio for the first time in a client installation, you Remote Printer are prompted to connect to an Objet server computer that sends jobs to a 3D Connection printer. To do this, the server computer must be operating and connected to (Client Mode) the local network. To set (or change) the connection to the server-computer: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click 2. Enter the name of the server computer or its IP address, or click Browse to find and select it. 3. Click Figure 5-92: Printer Server Connection dialog box Job Manager The Job Manager ribbon has three icon groups:...
Page 100 Using Objet Studio The following operations are available on the Job Manager ribbon: Group Icon Purpose 3D Client: Sets the server connection. See “Setting the Remote Printer Printer Connection (Client Mode)” on page 63. Server: Sets the printer connection. See “Setting the Printer Connection” on page 60. Configures options for printer alerts. See “Configuring User Alerts” on page 66. Queue Server: Moves a job to the head of the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See “Jobs Queue” on page 59. Server: Moves a job to a higher position in the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See “Jobs Queue” on page 59. Server: Moves a job to the bottom of the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See “Jobs Queue” on page 59. Server: Moves a job to a lower position in the Jobs Queue. Client: Disabled. See “Jobs Queue” on page 59. Server: • For a job in the —Prints it again (from the Jobs Queue beginning). ...
Page 101 Eden260V User Guide In addition to using ribbon command icons, you can use commands on context (pop‐up) toolbars and from the Job menu on the standard toolbar. Restart Delete Stop Resume Edit Schedule Export packed job Figure 5-94: Icons on pop-up toolbar (server) Delete Edit Figure 5-95: Icons on pop-up toolbar (client workstation) Note: Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected.
Page 102: Configuring User Alerts
Using Objet Studio Configuring Objet Studio can alert you (and others) to the status of jobs sent to the server User Alerts for printing. This is especially useful during long printing jobs, when the operator is away from the printer. The following events can be reported: • The level of model or support material is low. • The job was interrupted. • The job was completed successfully. To send e‐mail and SMS alerts, make sure that e‐mail software supporting MAPI is installed on the server computer. To send SMS alerts, the cellular phone service must support the transmission of e‐mail messages by SMS. Only the subject line of the e‐mail message is transmitted by SMS. To configure Objet Studio to send notifications and alerts: 1. On the Job Manager ribbon, in the 3D Printer group, click Figure 5-97: Notifications dialog box (server) Figure 5-98: Notifications dialog box (client workstation) 2.
Page 103: Printing The Tray
Eden260V User Guide 3. Click Details Figure 5-99: Event selection for alerts 4. In the Reports Events dialog box, select the alert events and click 5. In the Notifications dialog box, click Printing the If there is a job in the Jobs Queue, it is sent automatically to the Eden Tray printer—as long as it is on, there is a connection to the printer, and the printer is on line. Chapter 6 describes starting and operating the printer. Additional Objet Studio on the printer server includes the following additional Server features: Features • Extended Tray Preview • Editing Jobs • Restarting Jobs • Resuming Jobs • Scheduling Jobs • Exporting Jobs (objzf) •...
Page 104 Using Objet Studio Extended Tray Preview In this window, you can view the tray from different angles and magnifications without leaving the Job Manager screen. In addition to displaying the selected job in the Tray Preview pane, you can open an enlarged build tray window. To display the build tray window: 1. Select a job in the Jobs Queue or the History list. 2. Click the Tray Preview pane. Figure 5-100: Job Preview • To change the tray magnification, turn the mouse wheel. • To view the tray from a different perspective, click the relevant icon. • To resize the window, drag its edge or corners. If there are several objects on the build tray, you can exclude one or more from being printed, without actually deleting the object from the tray file. To prevent the printing of an object on the build tray: 1.
Page 105 Eden260V User Guide To display printing progress in the Tray Preview pane: From the Job menu, select Show 3dProgress This option uses additional system resources. Editing Jobs You can open jobs in the Jobs Queue for editing. To edit a job: 1. Select the job. 2. Click the Edit icon The Tray Settings screen opens, displaying the build tray. The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes to “Editing.” 3. Edit the job. 4. On the Tray Settings ribbon, click The status of the job in the Job Manager screen changes back to “Waiting.”...
Page 106 Using Objet Studio Scheduling Jobs You can schedule jobs to be printed at a future time. For example, you can configure Objet Studio to start long printing jobs in the late evening and early morning hours. To schedule a job: 1. Select a job in the Jobs Queue, and click on the pop‐up toolbar. 2. In the Scheduler dialog box, set the Start Date and Start Time for the job. Click on the Start Date arrow to open a calendar. Figure 5-102: Scheduler with calendar displayed 3. Click Exporting Jobs (objzf) You can save print jobs as compressed files. For an explanation of objzf files, see “Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays” on page 46. To export a print job: 1.
Page 107 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Starting the Eden260V Printer ............2 Loading Model and Support Cartridges.......... 4 Producing Models ................5 Preparing the Printer ................5 Printer Interface Color Key..............7 Printing Indicators ................8 Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped......9 Changing the Printing Material ............11 Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode ........... 16 Shutting Down the Printer............... 17 Maintaining the Printer ..............19 Routine Maintenance Schedule............19 Cleaning the Print Heads ..............20 Pattern Test...................
Page 108: Starting The Eden260V Printer
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Printer cover Model-material compartment Filter compartment Support-material & waste compartment Figure 6-1: The Eden260V 3D Printer Starting the Eden260V Printer CAUTION! Do not attempt to operate the Eden printer before being trained by a Stratasys customer-support representative.
Page 109 A HASP plug containing a valid product activation key is required on the printer computer. This is installed at the factory or during printer upgrade. If the application does not open and a HASP message appears, contact your dealer or Stratasys Customer Support. The Eden printer interface screen opens (see figure 6‐3). All monitoring and controlling of the printer is done from this interface.
Page 110: Loading Model And Support Cartridges
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Eden260V printers use two cartridges of Model material and two cartridges of Support material, each weighing 3.6 kilograms when full. A graphical representation of the cartridges loaded and their current weight appears in the printer interface (see figure 6‐3). The printer uses RFID technology to automatically identify cartridges of printing material. For this purpose, an RFID module is part of the printer hardware.
Page 111: Producing Models
Eden260V User Guide Producing Models The Eden260V printer produces models by printing tray files prepared in the Objet Studio application and sent to the printer from there. For information about preparing model files for printing, see “Using Objet Studio” in this user guide or Objet Studio Help. Preparing the Printer Before beginning to produce models, it is recommended that you check the current printing quality of the print heads by performing a pattern test (see “Pattern Test” on page 23).
Page 112 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer The Eden260V printer uses one Model‐material cartridge and one Support‐ material cartridge to produce models. When four cartridges are loaded in the printer, two of them are reserve, or standby, cartridges. By default, the printer first uses the cartridges with the least material in them. The active cartridges are blue in the printer interface. You can monitor printer status indicators by switching the printer interface display. To do this, click the display toggle button in the printer interface screen. Block temp. Block temp. behind behind Model Support heads heads Temp. of each Temp. of each Model head Support head Block temp. in Block temp.
Page 113: Printer Interface Color Key
Eden260V User Guide Printer The background colors in the printer indicator fields tell you at a glance Interface whether or not the value or item is suitable or ready for printing. Color Key • Green—suitable/ready for printing For example, in figure 6‐4: Ambient—The ambient temperature of the printing chamber is within the acceptable range. Heads Liquid—The level of Model and Support material in the print‐block reservoir is OK. Heads Vacuum—The vacuum level in the system is within the acceptable range. Pre‐Heater—The Model and Support resins need to be heated before being supplied to the print block. The temperature has reached the acceptable range. • Red—not suitable for printing (or indicates a warning) For example, in figure 6‐4: Waste—The weight of the waste container is 7300 grams, more than allowed when beginning a print job. (See “Replacing the Waste Container” on page 66.) • Blue—not ready For example, in figure 6‐4: UV lamps—The UV lamps are not on. Heads (°C)—The heads have not reached the temperature required for printing models (in printing mode). The color of the material cartridges displayed in the printer interface indicates which cartridges are active for the current (or next) print job. •...
Page 114: Printing Indicators
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Printing The printer interface screen changes when you send a print job from Objet Indicators Studio to the printer, and the printer is on line (see figure 6‐5): • The mode changes from Pre‐print to Printing. • The specific activity being performed is shown in the “current activity” field. • Current job‐printing information is displayed. • The printing progress bar is displayed. • The Stop and Pause buttons are enabled. When the weight of a cartridge drops below 100 grams, the display of the material level in the printer interface is red. Printer mode Current activity Job information Job information Progress bar Stop button Pause button Figure 6-5: Printer interface during printing 6–8...
Page 115: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped
Eden260V User Guide Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped If the printing process is interrupted, Objet Studio stops sending slices to the printer. This can happen, for example, if the printing material runs out in the middle of a print job, and you don’t replace the empty cartridge immediately. After the printer changes to Standby or Idle mode, you need to resume printing from the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio. After printing stops, the printer goes into Standby mode, when heating of print heads is reduced. About 10 hours later, the printer goes into Idle mode, when heating of print heads is stopped.
Page 116 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer You cannot continue printing the model if: • The number of the last slice printed does not appear in the printer interface, even if the server computer displays the Continue from Slice confirmation dialog box. • There was a relatively long interruption in printing, even if the “last slice” and “continue from slice” indicators are correct. The part of the model already printed may deform or shrink, and there might be a visible difference between it and the newly printed part. The effects of a printing stoppage on a model depend on the model size and structure, Model material used, ambient temperature and the length of the stoppage. If you cannot continue printing: 1. Cancel the print job in the Job Manager screen. 2. Remove the partially printed model from the build tray. 3. Restart the job from the Job Manager screen (in Objet Studio). You can stop and later resume printing from either the printer interface or from the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio.
Page 117: Changing The Printing Material
Eden260V User Guide Changing the Printing Material Before producing models using a different type of printing material (resin) than is currently installed, run the Material Replacement wizard to flush the print block and feed tubes. You should carefully plan printing models with different Model materials to avoid unnecessary waste of the materials currently loaded. The amount of material flushed depends on the flushing cycle chosen and if you are replacing one or both Model cartridges.
Page 118 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 4. In the Compartment Selection screen, select the compartment(s) containing the printing material you want to replace, and click Next Figure 6-9: Compartment Selection screen 5. From the drop‐down menu, choose the material you want to install, and click Next Figure 6-10: Material Selection screen When using soluble Support material, certain Model materials are not available. 6–12 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 119 Eden260V User Guide 6. In the Flushing Options screen, choose the appropriate cycle for the Model material you want to install. Figure 6-11: Flushing Options screen • Economy. During this cycle, which takes about 20 minutes, the pump purges the Model material from the print block, then flushes the system with the new material. Since traces of the previous material may be present in the first models printed with the new material, this cycle is usually acceptable when replacing a light‐colored Model material with a darker material (such as TangoBlack™ or VeroBlack™), or if the exact color of the printed models is unimportant. However, this cycle ensures that models will have the mechanical properties of the new material. • High‐performance. During this cycle, which takes about 55 minutes, the wizard cleans the feed tubes and print block more thoroughly, compared to the Economy cycle, by flushing the system with more material. This cycle ensures that models will have the color (and the mechanical properties) of the new material, when replacing a dark‐ colored material (such as TangoBlack or VeroBlack) with a lighter‐ colored material. 6–13 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 120 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 7. Click , and take note of the warning screen. Next Figure 6-12: Material Replacement warning screen Once you start this procedure, you must complete it before you can produce models with the Eden printer. To perform the procedure at another time, click Cancel.
Page 121 Eden260V User Guide If the printer does not identify the replacement cartridge(s), the following wizard screen appears. Figure 6-14: Prompt to load new Model cartridges After identifying the cartridge(s), the printer begins filling the print heads with the new Model material. Figure 6-15: Material replacement: filling heads with new material 10. Click to close the wizard. Done The printer‐control application is automatically updated, and the interface displays the new material(s). The Objet Studio application (on the printer‐server computer) is also updated and displays the new material(s). 11. Inspect the area around the purge unit and clean it, if necessary. CAUTION: Dispose of all material cartridges in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Page 122: Keeping The Printer In Idle Mode
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode Between printing jobs, the Eden260V printer can be kept on for up to one week. If the printer will not be used for more than a week, use the Shutdown wizard to automatically perform the procedures that must be done before turning off the printer (see “Shutting Down the Printer,” below). When the printer stops producing models, the printer software automatically reduces the temperature of the print heads as follows: Time after printing Mode Change in heating of print heads 15 minutes first Standby 1 none next 10 hours Standby 2 heating reduced (to room temp.) 10 hours...
Page 123: Shutting Down The Printer
Eden260V User Guide Shutting Down the Printer You only need to shut down the Eden printer if it will not be used for a week or more. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. The Shutdown process flushes printing materials from printer components. To avoid flushing out valuable material, make sure to print models at least once a week. Many printer operators use this opportunity to print customer samples or test models.
Page 124 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 3. Choose the appropriate option for the length of time that the printer will not be used—less or more than ten days. Note: Before selecting More than 10 days, make sure that cleaning-fluid cartridges are available. Figure 6-17: Shutdown options 4. In the next screen, verify that the tray is empty and click Next The shutdown procedure begins. Figure 6-18: Shutdown progress screen 5. When the final wizard screen appears, close the printer‐control application and shut down the built‐in computer.
Page 125: Maintaining The Printer
Eden260V User Guide Maintaining the Printer The performance of routine maintenance tasks is essential for getting satisfactory results from Eden 3D printers. Perform the tasks at specified intervals for optimum performance. Routine Maintenance Frequency Task For More Information Schedule Before / after printing Check UV lamp See “UV Lamp Check” overheating indicator. on page 20. Before / after printing Clean the print heads See “Cleaning the Print and the roller surface. Heads” on page 20. Daily Clean and inspect the See “Cleaning and wiper. Replacing the Wiper” on page 24. Weekly Clean the build tray and the surrounding area.
Page 126: Uv Lamp Check
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer UV Lamp A heat‐sensitive label is fixed to the UV lamp covers as a warning against Check overheating. Its center changes from white to black if the temperature of the cover reaches 65 °C (150 °F). If this occurs, do not use the printer, and call your service provider. As a precaution, it is recommended that you check the label before and after printing. Normal Overheating problem Figure 6-20: Heat-sensitive label on UV lamp cover If the UV lamp continues to overheat, and the temperature around the lamp reaches 90 °C (194 °F), a heat fuse cuts the power to the UV lamp, the tray heater and the motion motors.
Page 127 Eden260V User Guide 3. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens, and select the confirmation check boxes. Figure 6-21: Head cleaning procedure—wizard screen 4. Click . Next The printer prepares for you to clean the print heads. 5. When the following screen appears, open the cover. Figure 6-22: Head cleaning wizard—steps 5–10 WARNING: The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) might be hot, so proceed with caution.
Page 128 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Figure 6-23: Cleaning the heads Use this opportunity to clean the entire roller surface, by rotating the roller, and to clean the UV lamps. 10. When you have finished cleaning, select the confirmation check box in the wizard screen (see figure 6‐22) and click Next 11. Remove the cleaning materials from the printer and close the cover. 12. Select the confirmation check boxes in the wizard screen and click ...
Page 129: Pattern Test
Eden260V User Guide Pattern Test The pattern test is the basic verification of the printer’s ability to produce quality models, since it demonstrates the condition of the nozzles in the print heads. Make sure, therefore, that you perform this test weekly, and whenever you suspect a printing problem. To perform the pattern test: 1. Make sure that the build tray is empty. 2. Prepare a sheet of pink paper—A‐4 or Letter size. 3. In the printer, tape the pink paper to the center of the build tray. Figure 6-25: Paper positioned for pattern test 4. Press , or open the Options menu and select Pattern Test Figure 6-26: Pattern Test confirmation The printer prints a series of lines on the test paper (see next figure). Figure 6-27: Sample Pattern Test 6–23...
Page 130: Improving Print Quality
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 5. Carefully inspect the test paper to see if there are missing lines. Too many missing lines, especially if they are in the same area, indicates that the quality of printing when producing models will be poor. If this is the case, see “Improving Print Quality,” below. Note: Acceptable model quality is subjective, and depends on the type and scale (size) of the models produced. As a rule, however, more than 10 missing lines in one area of a column is considered unacceptable.
Page 131 Eden260V User Guide 2. Start the Wiper Cleaning wizard from the Options menu. Figure 6-28: Starting the Wiper Cleaning wizard 3. In the opening wizard screen, click Next 4. Make sure that the build tray is empty, and close the printer cover. Confirm this in the wizard screen and click Next Figure 6-29: Wiper Cleaning procedure—step 4 6–25 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 132 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 5. When the following screen appears, open the cover. Figure 6-30: Wiper Cleaning wizard during steps 6–9 6. Put on the cleaning gloves. 7. Using a generous amount of alcohol on the cleaning cloth, remove any material remaining on the wiper and the surrounding area. 8. Inspect the wiper. If the wiper is scratched, torn or worn, or if you cannot clean it completely, replace it. a. Grasp it and pull it up and out of its bracket. b. Insert the new wiper blade, making sure that it is straight and secured well on both sides. 9. In the wizard screen (see figure 6‐30), confirm that the wiper blade is clean, and click Next 10. Remove all tools and cleaning materials from the printer, and close the cover. 11. Confirm this in the wizard screen, and click ...
Page 133 Eden260V User Guide Cleaning the The roller waste collector removes waste material scraped from the roller. Roller Waste Suction removes this waste to the printer’s waste container. Collector and This assembly should be cleaned weekly to prevent a blockage in the tubes Inspecting the leading to the waste container, so that waste material does not overflow Roller Scraper into the printer. To clean the roller waste collector: 1. Prepare— • M2.5 and M2 Allen keys • disposable cleaning gloves • isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) • cleaning cloth • cotton swabs (Q‐tips or similar) 2. Put on the gloves. 3. Remove the right UV‐lamp assembly: a.
Page 134 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 4. Loosen the two screws securing the suction tube on the print block. Suction tube screws Figure 6-33: Lifting the suction tube 5. Lift the suction tube to secure it in a raised position. 6. Remove the two screws securing the covering of the roller waste collector and remove it. Be very careful to save the covering screws. These are special screws; if they are lost, you need to order replacements.
Page 135 Eden260V User Guide To check the effectiveness of the roller scraper: 1. Put on the cleaning gloves. 2. Wet a cloth with isopropanol. 3. Use the cloth to wet the bottom of the roller. 4. Turn the roller slowly with your hand. As the blade scrapes the roller, make sure the isopropanol is spread evenly over the entire length of the blade. 5. Inspect the roller. If it is not dry, replace the blade. (See “Replacing the Roller Scraper” on page 30.) 6. Before returning the roller waste collector to the print block, make sure that the pins are clean. Roller waste collector pins Figure 6-36: Roller waste collector pins To re-assemble the components: 1.
Page 136: Cleaning The Roller Waste Collector And Inspecting The Roller Scraper
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Replacing the You should replace the roller scraper blade— Roller Scraper • after 1,000 hours of printing. • if it does not effectively keep the roller clean. You should periodically test the effectiveness of the roller scraper when you clean the roller waste collector. See “Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller Scraper” on page 27.
Page 137 Eden260V User Guide Figure 6-40: Removing the old roller scraper blade 5. Remove the scraper blade and discard it. 6. Place the new scraper blade onto the pins in the holder, as shown. Figure 6-41: Inserting the new roller scraper blade 7. Insert and tighten the roller scraper blade screws. Important: Tighten the screws in the order shown in figure 6-42. Use the new screws supplied in the replacement kit.
Page 138: Aligning The Print Heads
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 8. After tightening the screws, inspect the blade and make sure that it is straight. If necessary, loosen the screws and tighten them again, evenly. 9. Return the roller waste collector assembly and the right UV lamp to the print block. See steps 6 to 4, from page 29. Aligning the You should check the alignment of the print heads— Print Heads • once a month • after replacing one or more heads • if model quality is not acceptable even after cleaning the orifice plate on the bottom of the print block (see “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 20) This procedure takes about 20 minutes. To check the alignment of the print heads: 1. Prepare— •...
Page 139 Eden260V User Guide 8. When the following screen appears, remove the transparency. Figure 6-44: Head Alignment wizard—steps 8–10 The transparency sheet is printed with sets of vertical lines in seven columns, each showing the results from a different print head. Figure 6-45: Sample head-alignment test • The three columns on the right were printed by the heads used for applying Model material when producing models. From right to left, the columns represent heads M1, M2, M3, respectively. (There is no column for head M0 because its alignment is used as a reference for aligning all other heads.) • The four columns of lines on the left were printed by the heads used for applying Support material. The columns represent heads S3, S2, S1 and S0, respectively. 6–33 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 140 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 9. For each column of lines, use a magnifying glass or loupe to inspect pairs of consecutive rows printed on the transparency to see where the vertical lines align. Alignment-line numbering, left-to-right Row pairs Figure 6-46: Comparing rows of alignment lines Note: It does not matter which pair of lines you inspect, since they were all printed by the same head. Choose a pair of clearly printed lines for the inspection.
Page 141 Eden260V User Guide 12. Click to display the next head alignment screen, and again select Next the number representing the most closely aligned vertical lines on the transparency for that print head. When you have finished aligning all of the heads, the following screen is displayed. Figure 6-48: Parameter update confirmation 13. Continue as follows: • To make the alignment changes in the printer, make sure that Yes is selected, and click Next • To recheck the alignment test results before making the alignment changes in the printer, click Previous • If you do not want to make alignment changes in the printer at this time, select No and click Next 6–35 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 142: Calibrating (Optimizing) Print Heads
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 14. In the following screen, you can choose to either repeat the head alignment procedure or close the wizard. • If the most closely aligned vertical lines for a print head were at either extreme—the first or seventh lines—choose Yes to run the Head Alignment wizard again, then click . Next The transparency test will show if the heads are now properly aligned, and—if not—the wizard will allow you to “fine tune” the alignment. • If the vertical lines for the print heads were not aligned at either extreme, choose No to close the wizard, then click Next Figure 6-49: Repeat head alignment option Calibrating The condition of the print heads directly affects the quality of printed (Optimizing) models. To maintain optimum printing, you should test the print heads, Print Heads and calibrate them to the best working configuration possible every 300 hours of printing. You should also perform this procedure... • whenever you suspect that the condition of print heads is negatively affecting the quality of printed models •...
Page 143 Eden260V User Guide To clean the print heads: Refer to “Cleaning the Print Heads” on page 20. To accurately test and calibrate the print heads, they must be clean. To print calibration samples: 1. From the Options menu, select and one of the following: Weight Test • HQ Weight Test (to calibrate heads for High Quality printing) • HS Weight Test (to calibrate heads for High Speed printing) Figure 6-50: Printing print-head calibration samples 2.
Page 144: Replacing Print Heads
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Ruler Missing row Printed sample Figure 6-52: Measuring a missing row in a printed sample In the example above, the number of missing nozzles is one (1). More than 12, or more than four consecutive clogged nozzles are an indication that you may need to replace the print head. Note: During this procedure, the roller does not smooth the surface of the printed samples. Do not mistake the visible lines in the sample for missing material.
Page 145 Eden260V User Guide A wizard guides you through the procedure of replacing a print head, and adjusts printer components to enable you to perform it. Only replace a print head with the aid of the wizard. The entire procedure takes 75—90 minutes, and consists of the following phases: A. Identifying the head(s) needing replacement. This is usually done during the head‐calibration procedure. Otherwise, evidence of physical damage to the head surface or a malfunction message indicates which head needs replacing. B. Preparing the print block for head replacement. This is done automatically when you run the Head Replacement wizard. C. Removing the defective print head. D. Installing a new print head. E. Performing head calibration. F. Performing head alignment. To replace a print head: 1. Prepare— • replacement print head(s) • isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) • disposable cleaning gloves (supplied with the print head; or use any clean, powder‐free protective gloves) • a supplied cleaning cloth or equivalent •...
Page 146 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Preparing the 5. Select the print head(s) needing replacement, and click Next Print Block Figure 6-54: Head selection screen The printer heats and empties the print block, and prepares the printer. (This should take up to 30 minutes.) Figure 6-55: Printer preparation progress screen 6. The following screen appears when the printer is ready for you to replace print heads. Figure 6-56: Printer ready for head replacement 7. Put on the protective gloves and open the printer cover. Note: The printer disconnects power to the heads for your safety.
Page 147 Eden260V User Guide Removing the 8. On the print block, release the upper and lower screws that secure the Defective Head print head in the block. (If necessary, you may use a screwdriver or Allen ® key to loosen the screws.) Figure 6-57: Releasing the locking screws 9. Press down on the upper and lower locking screws to release the print head. Figure 6-58: Releasing the print head 10. Loosen the screws on the door of the compartment protecting the print‐head driver cards (A), then pull and lift up the door (B). Figure 6-59: Opening the print-head compartment 6–41 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 148 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 11. Pull the print‐head driver card out of its socket so that the head is free (A), and remove it from the bottom of the print block (B). Figure 6-60: Releasing the print-head driver card to remove the head 12. Make sure that along with the head, you remove the two rubber O‐ring seals. Figure 6-61: O-ring seals on the print head Important: If the seals are not removed with the head, they are probably stuck to the print block housing.
Page 149 Eden260V User Guide Figure 6-62: Making sure the O-rings are not stuck to the print block 13. Inspect the replacement head, and make sure that the O‐ring seals are Installing the New Head in place (see figure 6‐61). 14. Gently insert the replacement head into the vacant slot in the print block, and push the print‐head driver card into its socket. Note: Make sure to insert the head with the driver card facing its socket, in the rear of the print block.
Page 150 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 15. Push the head up until you hear it click into place, in both front and rear holders. Figure 6-64: Clicking the head into place in the print block 16. Lower the door of the print head compartment, and tighten the screws to lock it in place. 17. Tighten the upper and lower screws that secure the print head in the print block (see figure 6‐57 on page 41). ® Note: Hand-tighten these screws. Do not use a screwdriver or Allen key.
Page 151 Eden260V User Guide 19. With your fingers, make sure that the new head is level and even with the other heads. Figure 6-66: Checking the level of the new head 20. Confirm that the heads are level and even by selecting the check box in the following wizard screen, and click Next Figure 6-67: Installation-check screen 21. When the following wizard screen appears, remove all tools and objects from the printer and confirm that you have done so. Figure 6-68: Cleared-tray confirmation screen 6–45 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 152 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer When you click , the print block is heated and filled with printing Next material. If installation problems are detected, the wizard alerts you and instructs you how to continue (see “Installation Problems.”) Before using the printer to produce models, you should calibrate the heads and check their alignment. Figure 6-69: Final wizard screen after replacing print heads Installation If the printer detects that there is a problem after you install print heads, Problems relevant warning screens appear. If the printer software does not detect the replaced head, the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-70: Incorrect-installation screen If this happens: a. Open the print head compartment (see figure 6‐59 on page 41). b. Re‐insert the print‐head driver card into its socket (see figure 6‐63 ...
Page 153 Eden260V User Guide If the replacement head was not factory‐calibrated, the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-71: Invalid-data warning screen If this happens: a. Remove the head and replace it with another one (starting with step 8 on page 41). b. In the wizard screen, select the check box to confirm that you have installed another print head, and click Next c. Contact your authorized Customer Support center about the unformatted head. If the vacuum test is not successful, the replacement head was not sealed properly during installation, and the following warning screen appears. Figure 6-72: Vacuum-leakage warning screen If this happens: a. Click Next b. Follow the instructions on the wizard screens to re‐install the head. 6–47 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 154: Testing And Calibrating The Uv Lamps
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Testing and The effective UV radiation from the lamps used for curing models can Calibrating the change over time. To ensure optimum curing of models during printing, a UV Lamps pop‐up message reminds you to test the lamps and calibrate their effective UV radiation after every 300 hours of printing. You do this by running the UV Calibration Wizard. To measure the UV radiation, you need: • TOL‐03003‐S (UV sensor and cable, supplied with the printer) or— • a stand‐alone UV radiation meter, approved for use with the printer The wizard compares the measured radiation to the recommended radiation level for each of the lamps, at each printing mode—High Speed and High Quality. When calibrating the lamps, the wizard attempts to adjust the radiation level, if necessary. • If the reading is within the acceptable range, the wizard continues to the next phase. • If further adjustment is necessary, the current phase is repeated. • If the UV radiation is too low to be properly adjusted, the wizard continues to the next phase, but the final wizard screen indicates that the lamp’s radiation for the printing mode is unacceptable. Before testing and calibrating the UV lamps: Make sure the glass lens on each of the UV lamps is clean.
Page 155 Eden260V User Guide 3. In the following screen, select the UV sensor and measuring device to be used. Figure 6-74: UV device selection UV Measuring Device When you use the supplied UV sensor (TOL-03003-S), you connect it to the printer. The wizard automatically measures and calibrates the UV radiation. If you use a stand-alone UV radiation meter, you need to manually enter the readings from the meter in the wizard screens.
Page 156 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer The following steps apply when using the Stratasys UV sensor that you connect to the printer. They do not apply when using a stand-alone UV radiation measuring device. 1. Adjust the wizard for the sensitivity of the UV sensor by entering the UV sensor connected to printer CF number that appears on the sensor’s label.
Page 157 Eden260V User Guide 3. Position the UV sensor as shown in the wizard screen. Figure 6-79: Sensor positioning 4. Confirm the items listed in the wizard screen and click Next Continue with “UV measurement” on page 53. 6–51 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 158 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer External UV meter The following steps apply when using a stand-alone UV meter. They do not apply when using the Stratasys UV sensor connected to the printer. 1. When the following screen appears, open the printer and place the UV sensor at the rear edge of the tray, in the center. Figure 6-80: Correct UV-sensor placement 2.
Page 159 Eden260V User Guide UV measurement The UV lamps power up and stabilize. (This takes several minutes.) Then, the print block passes over the sensor and the wizard compares the measured radiation to the recommended level. Figure 6-81: UV measurement progress When using a stand‐alone radiation meter, reset the meter and enter the reading (measurement) when you are prompted to do so. If the UV level measured is not acceptable, the wizard calibrates the UV lamp by adjusting the current supplied to it, and then tests it again. When all UV tests have finished, the results are displayed, showing the condition of the lamps after calibration. Figure 6-82: Results and condition of UV lamps after calibration After examining the UV calibration results: 1. Click Next 2. Remove the UV sensor and close the printer cover. After confirming ...
Page 160: Calibrating The Load Cells
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Calibrating the Load cells are sensors that measure the weight of the material cartridges Load Cells and the waste container in the printer. It is important that you periodically check that the weight measurements are accurate, both for convenience and to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials. It is recommended that you calibrate the load cells once a month. To calibrate load cells: 1. Start the Load Cell Calibration wizard from the Options menu (see figure 6‐28 on page 25). 2. Select one or more load cells that you want to calibrate, and click Next Figure 6-83: Load cell selection 3. Remove the cartridge or container, as instructed by the wizard, confirm this in the wizard screen, and click Next Figure 6-84: Confirmation of cartridge removal 6–54...
Page 161: Replacing The Odor Filter
Eden260V User Guide 4. In the next wizard screen, observe the numbers and wait until the level is relatively stable—two units above or below the average level shown. Figure 6-85: Level stabilization 5. Select the check box, and click Next If you need to calibrate more than one load cell, the next calibration screen appears. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all of the load cells are calibrated. 6. Click in the final wizard screen. Done Figure 6-86: Final wizard screen Replacing the If the printer exhaust is not connected to an external ventilation system, a Odor Filter built‐in activated‐carbon filter removes odors from printing materials. This filter should be replaced regularly (as necessary) to keep your working environment pleasant. This is normally done during the preventive‐ maintenance service visit. 6–55 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 162: Replacing The Uv Lamps
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Replacing the The UV lamps used for curing models have a long, but limited, working UV Lamps life. The Stratasys service engineer tests their effectiveness during regular maintenance checks, and replaces them, if necessary. If, for any reason, you need to replace a UV lamp, follow these instructions: 1. Make sure the printer is in offline mode. Figure 6-87: Offline mode indicator (red) The online/offline button at the bottom of the printer interface should be red. If not, click it to switch the printer to offline mode. WARNING: Before continuing, make sure that the safety interlock is not defeated, and that the lamp is not hot.
Page 163 Eden260V User Guide 5. Disconnect the UV‐lamp power connector and the UV heat fuse connector. Figure 6-90: Disconnecting the UV lamp Note: Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans. 6. Loosen the screw securing the UV lamp cover , and pull the cover up , then out Figure 6-91: Removing the UV lamp cover 7. Pull the lamp reflector out of the print block. Figure 6-92: Removing the UV lamp reflector 6–57...
Page 164 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 8. Inspect the new lamp reflector, and make sure that a black strip is attached to the inside of it. If not, install one—on the side of the reflector opposite (not next to) the print block. Note: Extra black strips are included in the printer Start-up Kit. If necessary, you can remove the black strip from the old reflector and install it in the new reflector (as long as the black paint has not faded).
Page 165 Eden260V User Guide 11. Replace the lamp cover by inserting it into the slot on the bottom of the housing, and tighten the securing screw on top. Figure 6-94: Replacing the lamp cover 12. Reconnect the power and heat fuse connectors. Figure 6-95: Connecting the UV lamp 13. In the wizard screen, confirm that you have replaced the lamp(s) and that the black strip is attached, then click Next Figure 6-96: UV-installation confirmation screen 6–59 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 166 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer The wizard operates the lamps and checks if their power is within the acceptable range for each printing mode. (The mode currently being checked appears in the lower‐left corner of the printer interface.) Figure 6-97: Status screen during UV lamp check 14. When the final wizard screen appears, click Done Figure 6-98: Final wizard screen 6–60 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 167: Built-In Tests
Troubleshooting tips. Running these tests can help identify problems in the printer hardware and software. A large number of hardware defects (or near‐defects) warns you of possible printing problems, either for current or future jobs. Stratasys recommends running the built-in tests in the following cases: as a routine test, once every two weeks as a system check, before major (long) jobs as needed, for troubleshooting To open the Built-in Tests screen, do one of the following:...
Page 168 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Test Interface The Built In Tests screen lists pre‐configured tests, grouped by component categories. In this screen, you select and run tests, and the results are displayed. Figure 6-100: Built In Tests screen Test Name Test List This column lists all of the tests, together with selection check boxes. Click the check boxes to select the tests you want to run. To remove a selection, click the check box again. To quickly select all of the tests in a component category, use the Group drop‐down list at the bottom of the screen. Group This column shows the component categories for each test. This tells you which tests are run when selecting a category from the Group drop‐down list at the bottom of the screen. Status This column shows the results of each test after you run it: Test successfully completed. Test failed. (Double‐click on a failed test’s line to review the failure details.) Unknown results. (The test has not been run yet.) 6–62 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 169 Eden260V User Guide Test Selection Area In the Test Selection area, at the bottom of the screen, you can quickly select or de‐select tests by their characteristics: Click to select all of the tests in the list. None Click to de‐select all of the tests in the list. Click to select all test that have not been run yet (Status = ?). Unknown Group Use this menu to select tests by component category. Selection Use this menu to select a pre‐configured set of tests to run at specified times (computer startup, before printing, etc.). Running Tests To run the selected tests: Click After you run a test, the Save and View command buttons are added to the Built In Tests screen (see below).
Page 170 Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Command Buttons You click the command buttons, on the right side of the screen, to perform the following operations: Click to run the selected tests. Reset Click to clear previously run tests. This returns the status of each test to Unknown (?). Save Click to save a report that summarizes the tests run. The report is saved as an HTML file. You can save any number of reports for the tests you run; the name of the file saved is . By default, these files BITReport [date][time].htm are saved in the Eden installation folder, but you can save it in any other folder. View Click to display the latest test report that you saved. (You can view other test reports by opening the relevant files in your Web browser. To do so, open Windows Explorer, and double click the BITReport file.) Close Click to close the Built‐in Tests screen. Summary On the right side of the screen, a symbol represents the combined results of all the tests run, using the symbols from the Status column. All tests successfully completed. At least one test failed. Not all tests performed. 6–64 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 171 Eden260V User Guide Test Descriptions The following table lists the name of each test in the Built‐in Tests suite, together with its description and a possible reason for its failure. If you need assistance, contact your Stratasys service provider. Troubleshooting Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure • Sub‐System Tests communications between Eden Disconnected communications cable. • Communication components. Faulty cable. • • FIFO Non‐Interrupt/ Tests the data queue in the DATA PCI If both FIFO tests fail: card. Faulty DATA_PCI card. FIFO Interrupt • • Tests the Windows interrupt. If only the FIFO Interrupt test fails: Faulty Windows interrupt. Encoder Tests the encoderʹs reliability by Faulty encoder.
Page 172: Replacing The Waste Container
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer Replacing the Printer waste contains partially cured polymeric material, collected during Waste normal operation and maintenance of the printer. For safety and Container environmental reasons, this material is kept in a special leak‐proof, disposable container. The container has a capacity of about eight kilograms of waste material— usually enough for several months of printer use. The printer application displays a warning message when there are 7.3 kilograms of material in the container, and stops the printing when the net weight reaches 7.8 kilograms. Above 7.3 kilograms, the software does not allow you to start a print job (or a printing activity) until you replace the waste container. You can monitor the weight of the waste container in the Maintenance screen of the printer interface. To monitor the waste weight (and other indicators) in the printer: In the main printer interface screen, click the display toggle to view the printer indicators. Waste weight Display toggle button...
Page 173 Eden260V User Guide To prepare a new waste container: 1. Assemble the cardboard box, making sure to punch out the perforated sections. 2. Fold a new waste bag—so it fits in the box—and insert the bag’s screw‐ connector into the hole in the top of the box. Note: Do not close the box until you connect the waste drain tube from the printer. To replace the waste container: 1. Push the door of the lower printer compartment to open it. Waste container Figure 6-102: Waste container under the printer 2.
Page 174: Cleaning The Exterior Panels
Operating & Maintaining the Eden260V 3D Printer 5. Close the full container with the cap supplied with the new waste container. Note: The sealing cap contains an inner stopper that prevents leakage when the cap is tightened. Do not be concerned that air can still flow through the opening on the top of the cap, since the inner stopper seals the waste container.
Page 175: Handling Printed Models
Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing.............. 2 Removing the Support Material..............2 Post‐Printing Treatment for Models Printed with Objet VeroClear..5 Storing Models..................... 6 7–1 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 176: Removing Models After Printing
WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling printed models before they are washed. 3. Place the models on a flat surface, and cover them with a cardboard box or paper hood. This allows the models to cool slowly and evenly. 4. Let the models cool for several hours. Removing the Support Material After printed models have cooled, the support material must be removed. This can be done by different methods, depending on the type of support material, the size of the model, how delicate it is, the amount and location of the support material, and other factors. Use the following methods as a guide, and adapt them (or a combination of them) for finishing the models you are handling. There are two types of support material available: • SUP705 (FullCure705), a gel‐like support material, suitable for all Stratasys Objet (PolyJet) 3D printers. • SUP707, a water‐soluble support material, suitable for some printers. The following sections describe methods for removing each of these support materials. 7–2 DOC-32020 Rev. B...
Page 177: Removing Sup705
Eden260V User Guide Removing SUP705 (FullCure705) can be removed from printed models using the SUP705 following methods, in this order: 1. by hand 2. water pressure (in a suitable cleaning unit) 3. caustic soda solution (recommended for a smooth finish) Removing Excess While wearing protective gloves, break away excess support material on Support Material by the outside of the model. For delicate models, use a toothpick, pin or small brush after dipping the model in water. Hand Removing Support For most models, the most efficient way to remove support material is by using a high‐pressure water jet. One suitable system is the Objet WaterJet Material with Water Pressure cleaning unit, shown in figure 7‐1. Figure 7-1: Objet WaterJet Cleaning Unit To clean a model using this device, you place it in the chamber, and you manipulate it and the jet using the built‐in, waterproof sleeves. A pump ...
Page 178: Removing Sup707
Handling Printed Models Removing SUP707 (water‐soluble support material) can be removed from printed SUP707 models using the following methods, in this order: 1. water‐whirlpool treatment (in a suitable cleaning unit) 2. 1% caustic soda solution (recommended to remove traces of support material) 3. 15% glycerol (recommended to strengthen the walls of the model) Removing Support When printed models are placed in a whirlpool water bath, jets of water and air cause the support material to come free of the model and dissolve. Material with a Whirlpool Cleaning One suitable cleaning system is the Krumm CleanMATIC 2150™. Unit timer water level indicator Figure 7-2: Krumm CleanMATIC 2150 To use the CleanMATIC 2150 cleaning system: 1.
Page 179: Post-Printing Treatment For Models Printed With Objet Veroclear
Eden260V User Guide 5. Press again and then press the button ( to begin PROG – START/STOP) the cleaning cycle. When the cleaning cycle is complete, inspect the models. If additional treatment is necessary, replace the water in the cleaning unit and adjust the timer to repeat the cleaning cycle. Removing Support Soak models in a 1‐percent solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) to Material with remove excess support material and to give the model a smooth, clean Caustic Soda finish. The amount of time you soak the model in the solution depends on (Recommended) how delicate it is and how much support material needs to be removed, but it is typically between three to eight hours. Rinse the model thoroughly after soaking. WARNING: Caustic soda may cause chemical burns, scarring and blindness. Mixing it with water generates heat that could ignite other materials.
Page 180: Photo-Bleaching Instructions
• Verify that the ambient temperature around the models is approximately 40ºC (104ºF). Higher temperatures may cause model distortion; lower temperatures may not produce satisfactory results. When using desk lamps, you can achieve the required temperature by positioning the lamps approximately 10 cm (4 in.) above the models. • Inspect the models after six hours of treatment. For parts with a matte finish, this should be enough. Polish and lacquer the parts. For parts with a glossy finish, continue the photobleaching treatment for up to 18 hours more. In Stratasys laboratories, there was a tint reduction of approximately 70% within six hours. After 24 hours, tint was reduced by approximately 90%. More information about this treatment is available in the application note VeroClear RGD810 Model Material. Storing Models Models are cured as they are printed, making them safe and stable for a long time. However, proper storage conditions are necessary to prevent deforming. • Keep printed models at room temperature and in a low‐humidity environment. •...

Stratasys Eden260V User Manual

1 About this Guide

2 Safety

3 Introducing the Eden260V 3D Printing System

4 Installing Objet Software

5 Using Objet Studio

6 Operating&MaintainingTheEden260V3D Printer

7 Handling Printed Models

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