Material Spool Memory Chip - Stratasys F170 User Manual

MATERIAL SPOOL MEMORY CHIP

Each material spool has an axle with a memory chip; this memory chip recognizes the spool's material type and
tracks the spool's volume. The F123 Series utilizes a different memory chip than other Stratasys materials and
as a result, only F123 Series compatible spools can be used to build parts on the printer.
Figure 3-16:
Memory Chip
When a spool is installed, its memory chip is read and the spool's information is reported to the printer. The
spool's material type and volume are displayed within the Materials page of the User Interface (see
with the Materials Page" on page 60
displayed on the User Interface.
Each build file contains an estimate of the amount of model and support material required to complete the build.
When initiating a build, this estimate is compared to the amount of material available on each spool. If there is
not enough material available to complete the build, you will be warned and given the option to change spools or
install additional spools before starting the build.
Note: A specific prompt will only be displayed if a spool volume related issue is
detected. See
Material Spool Memory Chip Location
for more information). If a non-compatible spool is installed an error will be
"Warnings and Errors" on page 205 for details.
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Filament Tail Capture
Locations
Filament Guide
Channels
"Working