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Stratasys J750 User Guide
Shutting Down the Printer
You only need to shut down the J750 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.
To properly shut down, the printer needs to perform several processes. These
are controlled by the Shutdown wizard. Do not attempt to shut down
the printer by simply closing the computer interface (the printer-
control application), and never disconnect power to the printer
before completing this wizard.
Caution
Not using the printer for an extended period without first running the wizard
can cause serious damage to print heads and other expensive printer parts.
Depending on the length of time the printer will not be used, you can choose
between a short shutdown procedure, and a more thorough procedure.
• Up to 30 days: The wizard empties the print block of Model and
• More than 30 days: The wizard empties the print block, then flushes
To run the Shutdown wizard:
1. Start the Shutdown wizard from the Options menu.
2. Click Next.
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Support material, to prevent leaks. This takes about 10 minutes.
the system with cleaning fluid. This takes up to 75 minutes, and you must
be present to load a cleaning-fluid cartridge when instructed.
Figure 4-23 Shutdown wizard, opening screen
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