Mdm Maintenance; Cleaning Mdm Cartridge Receptacle; Cleaning The Mdm Drawer; Cleaning Metal Surfaces - 3D Systems ProJet 2500 User Manual

MDM MAINTENANCE

The following general maintenance procedures provided must be accomplished to help maintain high part yield and to reduce the
printer down time .
When changing material cartridges, material may be present in the MDM holder after the cartridge is removed . If a large pool of material
is present (bottom is submerged and walls of the cartridge holder are reached), do not place a clean material cartridge into the holder .
The holder will require cleaning before inserting a new cartridge .
CAUTION: The MDM cartridge receptacle and material will be warm; avoid touching the sides of the holder during the
cleaning process . Wear heat resistant gloves and goggles .

Cleaning MDM Cartridge Receptacle

1 . Insert a lint free cloth to absorb the material in the MDM receptacle .
Using a long tool, such as tongs; remove the saturated cloth from the receptacle and place in a waste bag. Continue to clean the
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receptacle until all material is removed .
3 . After the receptacle is clean, ensure there is no debris or lint left inside of receptacle .
4 . Dispose of waste material according to local rules and regulations .

Cleaning the MDM Drawer

Using Isopropyl Alcohol and a lint free cloth, dampen cloth with the alcohol and clean around the cartridge holders' surfaces .
NOTE: Do not clean cartridge receptacles when the 3D printer system is warm .
before cleaning the interior of

Cleaning Metal Surfaces

Do not remove any outer panels when cleaning the printer. Panels must only be removed by qualified 3D Systems Technical
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Support Representatives .
2 . Remove dust from outer surfaces of printer by wiping with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth .
3 . Remove dirt and grease from printer outer surface by spraying all-purpose cleaner on a clean cloth and gently wiping it down .
CAUTION: Use only non-abrasive, alcohol-free cleaners to clean surfaces . Do not use all-purpose cleaners containing
petroleum-based polishing agents such as liquid wax . Spray cleaner on cloth, not on surface . Do not use cleaning
solvents on build chamber window, doing so can damage the protective UV coating .
4 . Gently wipe dirt and part material residue from operator control panel using an ammonia-based glass cleaner on a clean, lint-free
cloth .
5 . Remove print platform before cleaning the operator panel . This will prevent the printer from initiating any actions if controls are
accidently pressed .

Cleaning Polycarbonate Top Door

CAUTION: Do not use cleaners such has Windex and paper towels to clean polycarbonate surfaces . Use only a non-
abrasive cleaner and a chem wipe or a lint free cloth . Using anything else will scratch the polycarbonate surface .
Cleaning the User Touchscreen
Spray a water-based solvent such as Simple Green onto a lint-free soft cloth; do not wipe with a dry cloth or spray cleaner
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directly onto touchscreen .
• Gently wipe the touchscreen to remove debris .
Do Not Use:
• A dry cloth on the touchscreen*
• Any cleaning products that contain acetone, MEK or alcohol
• Any abrasive cleaning products
• Using these cleaning products can damage the touch screen .
NOTE: Before cleaning, the 3D printer system must be idle to avoid aborting a build .
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Allow cartridge receptacles to cool