Basic Job Build Tasks; Before A Build; Preparing The Printer - Stratasys F170 User Manual

BASIC JOB BUILD TASKS

BEFORE A BUILD

To build a job, you must first download job files to the printer and then load individual job files to the Job Queue
using one of two methods:
1. Network transfer via the GrabCAD Print application on your workstation PC. This is the preferred
method for adding jobs to the Job Queue. See
instructions.
2. USB method via a USB flash drive inserted into one of the available USB ports. See
Method" on page 51
The GrabCAD Print option allows you to select a job which was processed and sent to the printer (via your
facility's Ethernet connection or via Wi-Fi) using the GrabCAD Print application on your workstation PC. Jobs
are sent in CMB format and placed directly into the Job Queue (stored on the printer's hard drive). The CMB file
contains the processed job's basic information; this information is used to verify job compatibility with the
printer's existing configuration. For information on using GrabCAD Print, see the associated Help file within the
GrabCAD Print application.
The USB option allows you to select a job file which is stored on a USB flash drive inserted into one of the
available USB ports (see
GrabCAD Print method if you are unable to transfer job files to the printer via your network connection (due to
poor connectivity, a network outage, etc.) and provides a convenient option for you to reprint a common job.
Alternatively, you have the option of selecting a single job file off of a USB flash drive and printing it directly
within the Build page. This option is only available if the Job Queue is empty. See
for details.

PREPARING THE PRINTER

To prepare the printer for a build:
1. Power ON the printer (see
Warning: Wear proper safety equipment when handling items inside the oven as
surfaces within the oven can be very hot.
2. Open the oven door.
for detailed instructions.
Figure 3-3 on page 22
"Powering ON the Printer" on page 105
"GrabCAD Print Method" on page 51
for port locations). This method can be used as a backup to the
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for detailed
"USB
"Loading a File" on page 41
for instructions).