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3D Systems ProJet 4500 Installation Manual

3D Systems ProJet 4500 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 ProJet® 4500 3D Printer Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    13. LUBRICATE THE PISTON SCREW ..............................36 14. LUBRICATE THE SLOW AXIS ..............................37-38 15. LOAD CORE ....................................39 16. INSTALL SOFTWARE ...................................40 17. REPLACE ALL COVERS ................................42 18. SETUP 3D PRINTER FOR CUSTOMER BUILD ...........................42 19. MAKING ELECTRONIC CONNECTIONS .............................42 20. SUBMIT INFORMATION ................................43 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Symbol Definitions

    High Voltage: User should use appropriate electrical safety precautions. DESCRIPTION This procedure describes how to install a 3D Printer at a customer site. This procedure is intended to be performed by an installer trained to install a 3D Systems ProJet 4500 3D Printer. ®...

  • Page 4: Overview

    Register the 3DEdit Pro Software. Register customer for an account on 3DS Central. Remove all exterior panels and inspect interior of printer - Immediately notify 3D Systems of any- thing unusual. Physically check all electrical and fluid connectors for secure attachment.
  • Page 5 - Empty broken material from Debris Separator - Clean excess powder from the Fast Axis Rails - Replacement of Suction Wiper with Spare (stress importance of skin/eye protection) - Cleaning of removed wiper by soaking in IPA 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 6 Introduce customer to 3DS Central website. Familiarize them with the following sections: - ProJet 4500 User Manuals - ProJet 4500 Firmware and Software Downloads - Community Section; Best Practices, Webinars & Forum Answer any remaining questions that the customer may have DAY TWO - WRAPPING UP ...

  • Page 7: Uncrate And Inspect The Printer

    1. Position the crate where there will be enough room to accomodate the pallet base, the ramps and unloaded printer. 2. Open the flap on the end of the box and remove Power Cord and any documentation 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 8 3. Cut metal straps and remove top cover of crate 4. Pull out the foam blocks at the top of the printer. 4. Detach the ramps using a 9/16 socket. Remove the ramps. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 9 6. Remove the foam pads from the front of the printer. 7. Use the 9/16” socket wrench to remove the bolts securing the four (4) hold-down brackets. NOTE: Carefully roll the printer down the ramps. It is recommended to use two people. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 10: Move Into Location

    INSPECT EXTERIOR OF PRINTER Visually inspect the exterior of the printer for any damage incurred during shipping. Notify 3D Systems Service immediately if anything is evident at this point. DO NOT proceed with the installation until you have discussed the damage with Service.

  • Page 11: Unpack And Inspect Accessories And Suppies

    Cleaning Station. ProJet 4500 Accessories Kit Contents ® √ Part Number Description Quantity 22-16446 3DEdit Pro License 361320-00 ProJet 4500 Service Station Wiper 361533-00 Debris Separator 22-16853 Part Tray 22-10249 Phillips Screwdriver 22-16011 Pick, 90 deg 22-10295 Needle-nose Vacuum Attachment...
  • Page 12 • VisiJet C4 Spectrum Yellow 300 mL cartridge (8) • Waste Tray (4) • Waste Tray (8) 2. Unpack the accessories and use the checklist inside the lid of the box to confirm that all items are present. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 13: Inspect Interior Of Printer

    Have an assistant release the spring-loaded rod by pull- ing as indicated. b. As the assistant releases the rod, swing the bottom of the end cover outwards and then lift up slightly to re- move. c. Repeat for the opposite end cover. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 14 If blue beads are present in the upper por- tion of the indicator this indicates that the system has been mishandled. In this instance call 3D Systems Service Department im- mediately. DO NOT proceed with the installation until you have discussed this with Service.
  • Page 15 2. Tilt the E-Box outward until it comes to rest. Check all cable connections to the E-Box to ensure that they are securely connected. 3. Check all electrical and fluid connections to Fluid Reservoirs. Check all electrical and hose connections to Feeder. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 16 4. Check all electrical and hose connections to compressor and negative-air system. 5. Check hose connections to Rotary Vacuum Valve. 6. Check electrical and fluid connectons to pumps. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 17 7. Check fluid connections where IGUS Chain meets the Fast Axis. 8. Check all fluid and air connections at Carriage and Print Heads. NOTE: Leave all the covers off until the installation is complete. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 18: Installation Script And Fluid Loading Procedure

    NOTE: Most facilities have one (1) circuit breaker for five (5) or six (6) outlets. It is best to not share the circuit that the 3D Printer is using with other equipment sharing the circuit that might exceed the wattage of the supplying circuit breaker and cause it to trip. Ideally, an outlet on a dedicated circuit should be used for the 3D Printer. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 19 5. This alert message lets you know that the Network Cable should now be connected. Connect one end of a CAT-5 network cable to the Ethernet port on the E-Box and the other to your network hardware or PC. Click CONTINUE on LCD 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 20 Select YES and then a screen appears informing you to immediately press and hold the Control Knob as the printer reboots. This process allows you to manuallyenter an IP address. Perform the following steps: “A” through “E” on the next page. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 21 As before, use the control knob to enter the desired values. E. The screen returns to the CONFIGURATION MENU. Choose SAVE AND EXIT. Press the knob to continue. The printer reboots and returns to where you left off in the INSTALLATION MODE. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 22 PRINTER TO NETWORK displays. Press CONTINUE. d. The CHANGE NETWORK CONFIGURATION displays. Press CONTINUE. e. REBOOT NOW? displays. Select NO. f. The added IP Address information will display. Press CONTINUE. Continue to step 9 on the next page. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 23 This ensures that you will have a full 8-inches available for builds. It is also acceptable to allow the grinding sound to continue until the progress bar reaches 100%. The grinding causes no damage to the system. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 24 Remove the foam block from the Build Chamber. Press CONTINUE on the LCD. 14. INSTALL DEBRIS SEPARATOR is displayed. Install the Debris Separator as shown. Press CONTINUE on LCD panel.. 15. Remove absorbent pad from bottom of print head 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 25 Do not add remaining two cartridges until prompted to do so. Press CONTINUE on LCD panel. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 26 22. The printer BOOTING screen displays. 23. The FLUID ADVANCE menu displays. 24. The LCD now shows the FLUID FILL MENU. IMPORTANT: Failure to adhere to the following steps can result in damage to the Print Heads or fluid entering the air-system. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 27 NOTE: The correct order of colors is shown at right. The topmost Magenta line is the air-supply for the Fast Axis so this line should never fill with fluid. Also keep in mind that the clear fluid can be difficult to Cyan see. Yellow Clear 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 28 Repeat the process until all colors have been advanced close to the Carriage as shown at right. Note that the clear binder can be quite difficult to see. Select CANCEL to return to the FLUID FILL MENU. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 29 33. Test Passed. Press CONTINUE. The procedure will continue to the “INSTALL SECOND SET OF CATRIDGES” menu. 34. INSTALL SECOND SET OF CARTRIDGES is displayed. Install a second set of CYAN, MAGENTA, YELLOW and CLEAR VisiJet Spectrum C4 catridges. Press CONTINUE. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 30 Click REBOOT to restart the printer. After reboot, confirm that there is no binder in the Vacuum Line on top of the Print Head. If the line is clear, replace the cover with the four (4) Phillips Head screws. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 31: Confirming Print Head And Operation

    3. Confirm correct filling of the Heads by selecting STRIPE TEST and then FACES. Choose where on the paper you would like to print. 4. Examine the print to confirm that all colors are firing. If colors are miss- ing or streaky then repeat the SERVICE HEADS operation and re-run the FACES test to see if improvements are made. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 32 Core material has been loaded. 6. If problem persists, run REVIVE HEADS under the Utilities menu. If the problem continues, then a small print job consisting of this color should be run once core material has been loaded. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 33: Assemble The Grease Gun

    4. Unscrew the tube of the grease gun from the handle. If there is already a grease cartridge in the gun (if you are replacing or reseat- ing the grease cartridge) perform steps 5, 6, and 7 before beginning this step. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 34 Twisting the grease cartridge once it comes into contact with the rubber plunger may help to seat NOTE: A grease cartridge that has been crushed or damaged in ship- ping may not work correctly. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 35 11. Screw the tube back onto the handle. Unlock the rod and push it all the way in. 12. Prime the grease gun by pumping the handle several times. NOTE: Dark grease used to manufacture the grease gun may come out. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 36: Lubricate The Piston Screw

    Build Chamber > Raise Platform and Build Chamber > Lower Platform. Don’t forget to hold down the Control Knob to raise or lower the platform. 5. Wipe off any grease that may collect at the bottom of the screw with a clean paper towel. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 37: Lubricate The Slow Axis

    2. Reach your fingers under the left side of the deck and pop the cover off from underneath. 3. Pull the Fast Axis Forward until the Grease Port appears directly below the access hole in the deck. 3D Systems, Inc.
  • Page 38 6. Replace the plastic cover. NOTE: DO NOT lubricate the Fast Axis during installation. It was fully lubricated at the factory. ONLY add oil when 3DPrint prompts you to as part of routine maintenance. Too much oil will damage the printer. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 39: Load Core

    Load Cell. NOTE: in day-to-day operation, make sure that the build bed and overflows are empty before adding core. Otherwise, when this core is recovered, the system could be over-filled and the vacuum will not work. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 40: Install Software

    1. Close all running applications and insert the 3DPrint installation me- dia (a USB tumb drive) into your computer. 2. If the Installer does not automatically start, double-click on your Drive icon. Double-click on the Setup.exe icon. This starts the 3DPrint installation. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 41: Replace All Covers

    3DPrint/3D Sprint Install the 3DPrint software. Install the 3D Spring software. Please refer to the 3D Sprint Installation Guide for the latest computer requirements found in the Soft- ware Downloads tab in the 3D Systems Infocenter. Notes to Installer •...

  • Page 42: Setup 3D Printer For Customer Build

    • Where the MSDSs are located • Where to find the User Training Modules • How to register for the Message Board • Introduce the customer to 3dscentral.3dsystems.com. Go to “Ask 3DS” for all printer and applications support. 3D Systems, Inc.

  • Page 43: Submit Information

    The WARRANTY FOR THE NEW 3D PRINTER IS NOT ACTIVE UNTIL WE RECEIVE THE INSTALLATION REPORT. This means you will not be able to receive support from 3D Systems for the 4500 – parts, phone support, etc. – until the Report is received.
  • Page 44 3D Systems, Inc. 333 Three D Systems Circle | Rock Hill, SC | 29730 www.3dsystems.com ©2014 3D Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 22-95060 Rev. C...

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