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  • Page 1 User Guide English Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer System...
  • Page 3 Copyright Trademarks FCC Compliance Equipment Recycling Limitation of Liability DOC-06800 Rev. A...
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  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide 1–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 10: Using This Guide

    About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information 1–2 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 11: Terms Used In This Guide

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Terms Used in This Guide 1–3 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 12 About This Guide 1–4 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 13 Safety 2–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 14: Safety Features

    Safety Safety Features Note: The circuit breaker is only accessible to service personnel. Note: The power outlet must be properly grounded, in accordance with the local electric code, to provide this protection. Important: Pushing the emergency stop switch disconnects power to motors only. It does not disconnect the power supply to the printer;...

  • Page 15: Symbols And Warning Labels

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide If the Objet 3D printing system is not used as specified in this guide, the safety features may not provide adequate protection. Symbols and Warning Labels Warning Meaning Location Comments Symbol 2–3 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 16: Safety Guidelines

    Safety Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation UV Radiation Printer Maintenance Report any potential dangers and safety-related accidents to your safety officer or to other appropriate authorities. 2–4 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 17: Model And Support Materials

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Model and Support Materials 2–5 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 18: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials

    Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that accompanies printing materials contains important safety information. Keep this in an accessible place where these materials are used and stored. Contact with Skin Contact with Eyes Ingestion Inhalation...

  • Page 19: Waste Disposal

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Waste Disposal 2–7 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 20 Safety 2–8 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 21 Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System 3–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 22: Welcome To Connex

    Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Welcome to Connex • • • • • • Figure 3-1: The 3D Printer 3–2 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 23: Work Configurations

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Work Configurations Client workstations Printer Figure 3-2: Multi-client network configuration 3–3 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 24: Source Files

    Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Source Files • • STL Files SLC Files 3–4 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 25: Connex Workflows

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Connex Workflows • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3–5 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 26: Printing Materials

    Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Printing Materials • • Storage • • • • • Shelf Life Exposure to Light Safety Considerations • • • • You can find more safety information about resins in “Safety Guidelines” on page 2-4, and “First Aid for Working with Printing Materials” on page 2-6. 3–6 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 27: Work Environment

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Disposal Work Environment • • 3–7 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 28: Preparing Files For Use With Objet 3D Printing Systems

    Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing Systems Converting CAD Files to STL Format To convert a file to STL format (in a CAD program): File Save As *.STL Options • • Note: Lowering these values produces more accurate models, but results in larger files and longer loading and processing times.

  • Page 29: Objet Studio Software

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Objet Studio Software • • Tray Settings / Model Settings Job Manager • • Client computers can be connected, via the local network, to different Objet 3D printers, but only to one at a time. The Job Manager screen displays the status of the 3D printer to which the client is currently connected.
  • Page 30 Introducing the Objet 3D Printing System 3–10 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 31: Installing Objet Software

    Installing Objet Software 4–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 32: How To Install Software For The Objet 3D Printing System

    Installing Objet Software How to Install Software for the Objet 3D Printing System To install Objet software: Start Explore Setup Figure 4-3: Objet Studio compatibility check Figure 4-1:Objet Studio installation wizard—Welcome screen Next 4–2 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 33 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Objet Studio for a server computer Objet Studio for client workstations Figure 4-2: Objet Studio configuration selection Next It is recommended that you do not change the default destination folder. Click to check the space in the destination folder. Disk Space Figure 4-3: Objet Studio installation-folder selection Next...
  • Page 34 Installing Objet Software Figure 4-4: Installation progress bar Figure 4-5: Final installation screen Note: Make sure to remove the CD from the disk drive before restarting the computer. 4–4 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 35: How To Uninstall Objet Studio

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide How to Uninstall Objet Studio All Programs > Objet Studio > Uninstall Objet Studio. 4–5 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 36 Installing Objet Software 4–6 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 37: Using Objet Studio

    Using Objet Studio 5–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 38 5–2 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 39: Launching Objet Studio

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Launching Objet Studio Start ® Windows Security Warning Figure 5-1: Security Warning To prevent the warning message from appearing again: Change when these notifications appear Figure 5-2: Changing the User Account Control settings 5–3 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 40: Objet Studio Interface

    Using Objet Studio Figure 5-3: Confirming the change in the User Account Control settings Objet Studio Interface Objet Studio Help Commands menu Standard toolbar Active Quick Access ribbon toolbar Manager Model Tree pane Figure 5-4: Objet Studio opening screen • •...
  • Page 41 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Instructions for using the commands for preparing models for production and sending jobs to the printer, appear later in this chapter. Figure 5-5: Tray Settings ribbon Figure 5-6: Model Settings ribbon 5–5 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 42 Using Objet Studio Ribbon Commands Group Purpose When Tray Model enabled Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon • • 5–6 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 43 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Group Purpose When Tray Model enabled Settings Settings Ribbon Ribbon • • To quickly identify an icon, move the cursor over it to display a tooltip. The “Undo” and “Redo” tooltips change to reflect your last Objet Studio action. 5–7 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 44 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio Commands Menu Figure 5-7: Objet Studio Commands menu Figure 5-8: Options dialog box Model Tree Pane 5–8 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 45: Preparing Models For Production

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Preparing Models for Production OBJDF Files: Overview Model Files • • • 5–9 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 46 Using Objet Studio Placing To place an object on the build tray using stl, slc or files: Objects on the Build Tray • Insert • • Insert Figure 5-9: Insert dialog box Note: You can open several stl files at once, to place several models on the build tray.
  • Page 47 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 5-11: Assembly check box not selected—stl files are placed as parts • Units millimeters inches • Number of copies • Orient Automatically • Assembly Note: The Extents values displayed in the Coordinates section of the Insert dialog box, represent the maximum dimensions of the object on each axis.
  • Page 48 Using Objet Studio Insert Model Tree pane Model Toolbar Figure 5-12: Default screen layout Figure 5-13: Loading Placed Elements dialog box You can speed up the opening of large files by changing the Large Files settings—see “Loading Large Files” on page 44). 5–12 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 49 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Opening files Figure 5-14: Insert dialog box (file) 5–13 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 50 Using Objet Studio Opening Objet Tray Files To place an object saved as an Objet Tray File (objtf) file on the build tray: Open Figure 5-15: Objet Tray File Open dialog box Open The objtf file is actually a file containing instructions for printing—which stl files to print and their position on the build tray.
  • Page 51 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide STL file loading preference To set the Load Order: Options Options Figure 5-16: Options dialog box, Settings tab • Local • Original 5–15 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 52 Using Objet Studio Quick-Access Model Commands Model Toolbar Figure 5-17: Model Toolbar Icon Description Right-click model menu You can also create a Quick Access toolbar with your most commonly used icons grouped together. See “Creating a Quick Access Toolbar” on page 60. 5–16 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 53: Copying And Pasting Objects

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Copying and Pasting Objects Having multiple Objet Studio windows open can be convenient when you need to manipulate or configure objects before inserting them in your production build tray. For example, if you need to change the model material of an object (saved as an objdf file) to match the model material already used in the production build tray, you must do so before inserting the object—on another tray.
  • Page 54 Using Objet Studio Selecting Objects Ctrl Shift • Select All • Invert Selection • Undo Select object Figure 5-19: Edit menu To change the selection action: Select Element Select Group Figure 5-20: Selection flyout toolbar Splitting Objects into Components 5–18 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 55 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To split an object into an assembly of component parts: Figure 5-21: Object placed on the build tray from a single stl file Note: There is no need to resize or arrange the object on the build tray at this time.

  • Page 56: Model-Material Settings

    Using Objet Studio Figure 5-23: Object after being converted to an assembly of component parts Model-Material Settings Figure 5-24: Material selection settings • • • • Single Material • 5–20 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 57 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To change the materials assigned to an object before inserting it: Note: You can save the object with the new materials either as a new objdf file, or by saving the original file with the changes. Changing the Model Material Digital...

  • Page 58: Assigning A Model Material To Objects

    Using Objet Studio To view the digital materials available for printing objects (using two basic model materials): Multiple Materials Figure 5-25: Material selection with two basic model materials Figure 5-26: Material Selection Guide, showing the digital materials available with the basic model materials Assigning a Model Material to Objects...
  • Page 59 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 5-28: Menu for assigning materials to objects To separate an object into independent, component parts (each an stl file), see “Splitting Objects into Components” on page 18. Surface Finish To set the model finish: Matte Glossy •...
  • Page 60 Using Objet Studio Coat With Figure 5-29: Coating material selected Note: The coating thickness does not affect the external dimensions of the object, which remain unchanged. The coating layer replaces part of the main model material. Apply Note: When you de-select objects, they are displayed, by default, with colors representing the model-material.

  • Page 61: Assigning Properties To Hidden Objects

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Assigning Properties to Hidden Objects To prevent the display of objects: • Hide • Hide Others Figure 5-30: All objects displayed Figure 5-31: Outer object hidden 5–25 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 62: Positioning Objects On The Build Tray

    Using Objet Studio Positioning Objects on the Build Tray Automatic Orientation To place an object on the build tray without automatic orientation: Figure 5-32: Orient Automatically option disabled You can change the default setting, so that automatic orientation is not applied unless you select the Orient Automatically check box each time you place an object on the build tray.

  • Page 63: Automatic Placement

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Automatic Placement To automatically arrange objects on the build tray: Automatic Placement Figure 5-33: Tray before objects are properly arranged 5–27 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 64: Manual Positioning

    Using Objet Studio Figure 5-34: Tray arrangement after applying Automatic Placement • For best results arrange the tray with Automatic Placement, on the Tray Settings ribbon, even if you inserted the objects with the Orient Automatically option. • The physical characteristics of each type of model material you use can affect the positioning of objects on the build tray.

  • Page 65: Model Orientation

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Model Orientation X-Y-Z Rule Tall-Left Rule The following rules are based on the fact that support material is not required on the top of the printed model. Recess-Up Rule Fine-Surface Rule 5–29 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 66: Manipulating Objects On The Build Tray

    Using Objet Studio Avoid Support-Material Rule Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis In practice, the Objet system prints all models on the build tray on a one- millimeter bed of support material. The importance of positioning objects directly on the build tray with Objet Studio is to correctly display the objects on the screen.
  • Page 67 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Valid Object Placement To ensure valid object placement: Constraints Settings Figure 5-36: Constraints Settings dialog box Dynamic check • • • • Even if you do not use Dynamic Check when placing objects on the build tray, Objet Studio automatically checks if there is a problem with the positioning of objects on the tray before sending it to the printer.
  • Page 68 Using Objet Studio Using a Grid to Position Objects Menu Option Result To view and change grid settings: Options Figure 5-37: Options dialog box, Grid tab Apply 5–32 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 69 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To set the measurement units when inserting an object: Millimeter Inch Figure 5-38: Units field in the Insert dialog box To change measurement units for a selected object from the Model Settings ribbon: Figure 5-39: Units flyout toolbar To change measurement units for a selected object from the Standard Toolbar: Change Units...

  • Page 70: Repositioning Objects

    Using Objet Studio Setting Model Dimensions Figure 5-41: Dimensions on the Model Settings ribbon • • Note: You can change the height of the objects on the build tray only if this is allowed by the Objet Studio settings (see “Positioning Objects on the Z-Axis”...
  • Page 71 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 5-43: Manually rotating an object Using the Transform Dialog Box To access the Transform dialog box (when an object is selected): • • Transform • Transform Figure 5-44: Transform dialog box To change an object with the Transform dialog box: Apply Note: The changed values remain in the dialog box after clicking Apply.

  • Page 72: Changing An Object's Orientation

    Using Objet Studio Changing an Object’s Orientation To rotate an object: To re-align an object’s plane: Plane Alignment > Select Plane Alignment toolbar Selected plane Figure 5-45: Aligning by plane Plane Alignment 5–36 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 73 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 5-46: Tools menu, Plane Alignment options To cancel plane selection after re-aligning objects on the build tray: Plane Alignment > Select Plane To flip an object 180 degrees on any axis: Flip > Flip X / Flip Y / Flip Z To make precise changes to the object’s orientation on any axis: Rotate Grouping and...

  • Page 74: Freezing Model Orientation

    Using Objet Studio Figure 5-47: Assembly in the model tree To save an assembly: Save As Save To separate assemblies into individual objects (stl files): Ungroup Figure 5-48: Separate objects in the model tree Freezing Model Orientation To freeze an object: To unfreeze an object: 5–38 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 75: Display Options

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Display Options Viewing Objects Figure 5-49: Tray and model displayed in Shaded view To display the build tray in WireFrame view: WireFrame Figure 5-50: Tray and model displayed in WireFrame view To revert to the shaded view: Shaded 5–39 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 76 Using Objet Studio To display objects as boxes, showing their maximum dimensions instead of their shape: Display Bounding Box Figure 5-51: Model displayed with bounding box To display the area around objects needed for support material (to produce a matte finish): Display Thickening Box Figure 5-52: Model displayed with thickening box To display the maximum build height:...

  • Page 77: Screen Layout

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Screen Layout To change the screen layout: Single View 4 Views Figure 5-54: Screen layout icons Single View 4 Views Figure 5-55: Single-view screen layout Figure 5-56: 4-view screen layout 5–41 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 78: Tray Perspective

    Using Objet Studio Tray Perspective To change the perspective of the build tray in the active window: Figure 5-57: Perspective flyout toolbar Tray Positioning To move the tray in the Objet Studio screen: Figure 5-58: Tray after moving it in the Objet Studio display 5–42 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 79: Setting Object Colors

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To manually rotate the tray: Figure 5-59: Tray after rotating it upside-down Setting Object Colors To choose how colors are applied on the display: Color Indicates Model material Color indicates Model surface Color indicates if coating is used Figure 5-60: Colors display options Before sending a build tray to the printer, or when you perform tray validation, Objet Studio checks if there is a problem with the stl files or the...

  • Page 80: Loading Large Files

    Using Objet Studio Loading Large Files To display an image of stl files when you place objects on the build tray: Options Figure 5-61: Options dialog box, Settings tab Load Partial (reduced) Large File Manipulation Figure 5-62: Object displayed without polygon reduction Figure 5-63: Object displayed with only five percent of its polygons showing 5–44 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 81 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To use polygon reduction: Options Options Figure 5-64: Options dialog box, Display tab Enable Polygon Reduction Polygon Reduction (Percent) Apply Note: The setting affects the static display (when the object is not being moved). •...

  • Page 82: Zoom Options

    Using Objet Studio Object display options Bounding Box Entire Object To select the object display preference while changing view, and in static view: • • • • Zoom Options To change the zoom level: Zoom Object Zoom Tray Zoom by Rectangle Figure 5-65: Zoom flyout toolbar You can configure Objet Studio to automatically zoom in on the objects placed on the build tray.

  • Page 83: Handling Completed Trays

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Handling Completed Trays Tray Validation Note: Because of the unique characteristics of each type of modeling material, make sure that the correct material is selected before performing Tray Validation. To validate that the tray can be printed: Placement Validation Figure 5-66: Color code Note: The “Both”...

  • Page 84: Production Estimates

    Using Objet Studio Production Estimates To calculate the time and materials needed for producing the current tray: Cancel Figure 5-68: Estimate progress bar Figure 5-69: Production resource calculations for different printing modes Note: You select the printing mode and material substitute options after you send the build tray to the printer (see “Printing the Tray File”...

  • Page 85: E-Mailing Objet Digital Files

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Single-material printing: All print heads print models without regard to the source of the model material. This happens in the following situations: • All print heads are supplied with one model material. • Each pair of print heads is supplied with a different model material, but models are printed as if they were the same material.
  • Page 86 Using Objet Studio Printing the Tray File To send the tray to the print queue: Figure 5-70: Job Summary when printing with multiple model materials Note: The values displayed are the result of a quick calculation, and represent a rough estimate of the materials and time input required to print the job.
  • Page 87 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide • • Automatic Model Quality When Digital Material Mode is Used • Near-high-quality is achieved for most models. • A tray of objects inserted from stl files are printed with the standard 600 dpi (dots per inch) resolution along the Y-axis—unless glossy finish is required (see “Surface Finish”...
  • Page 88 Using Objet Studio Model Material Substitution Figure 5-72: Model Material Substitution dialog box • • 5–52 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 89 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Build Figure 5-73: Tray validation warning message • • 5–53 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 90: Applying Additional Objet Studio Features

    Using Objet Studio Applying Additional Objet Studio Features Dividing Objects To split an object: Split Figure 5-74: Split Object dialog box Note: Before printing the newly created stl files, it is recommended that you check them for defects in an STL-repair application, such as ®...

  • Page 91: Choosing The Support Strength

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Choosing the Support Strength To change the strength of the support structure used when printing a model: • • Advanced Properties Figure 5-75: Advanced Properties dialog box • Standard • Heavy • Lite Note: If an object is split into shells, the Advanced Properties enabled vary with the object selection.
  • Page 92 Using Objet Studio “Hollow”— Filling Models with Support Material To use the Hollow feature: • • Advanced Properties Hollow Figure 5-76: Advanced Properties dialog box Apply Note: There is no change in the display of objects in Objet Studio when Hollow is selected.

  • Page 93: Displaying The Cross Section Of Objects

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Displaying the Cross Section of Objects To display a cross section of the tray: Section Figure 5-77: Section dialog box Enable Clipping Figure 5-78: Whole view Figure 5-79: Cross-section view, after using the Z-slider 5–57 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 94 Using Objet Studio Saving the Screen Display as an To save the screen display as an image: Image File Ctrl+B Save Bitmap Figure 5-80: Save Bitmap dialog box Save 5–58 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 95 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays Note: If you export an objzf file containing a stl file originally saved as read- only, you cannot open (import) this objzf file to the folder where the read-only stl file is saved.
  • Page 96 Using Objet Studio Objet Studio • • • • • Creating a Quick Access Toolbar To create a quick-access toolbar: Figure 5-81: Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu Figure 5-82: Quick Access toolbar 5–60 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 97: Hiding The Ribbon

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide • More Commands • Customize Quick Access Toobar Figure 5-83: Right-click ribbon menu Figure 5-84: Quick Access Toobar Options dialog box Popular Commands Commands not on the Ribbon Hiding the Ribbon To hide the ribbons: Minimize the Ribbon Tray Settings Job Manager...

  • Page 98: Display Colors

    Using Objet Studio Display Colors To change the colors used in Objet Studio screens: Define Colors • • • Figure 5-85: Define Colors dialog box Define Custom Colors Figure 5-86: Color dialog box (expanded) 5–62 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 99: Keyboard Shortcuts

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Changing Color Themes Figure 5-87: Background color themes To change the color theme: • Keyboard Shortcuts To define shortcut keys: Figure 5-88: Customize Quick Access Toolbar menu More Commands 5–63 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 100: Setting User Preferences

    Using Objet Studio Customize Figure 5-89: Customize Keyboard dialog box Assign Reset All Setting User Preferences To change default settings: User Preferences Figure 5-90: Setting work preferences • • • 5–64 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 101: Professional Mode Features

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Professional Mode Features To see the current Objet Studio setting: Figure 5-91: Tools menu, showing Professional Mode selected To change the Professional Mode setting: Professional Mode Figure 5-92: Configuration-change message 5–65 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 102: Default Settings

    Using Objet Studio Default Settings To display the Options dialog box Options Options Figure 5-93: Options dialog box, Advanced tab Automatic Orientation To change the default setting so that Automatic Orientation is disabled: Automatic Zoom 5–66 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 103: Open Gl Driver Configuration

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Open GL Driver Configuration To access the OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box: Options Options Figure 5-94: Access to GL-driver configuration The Troubleshooting tab is only accessible when Professional Mode is active (see “Professional Mode Features” on page 65). OpenGL Driver Configuration Figure 5-95: OpenGL Driver Configuration dialog box Choose Format...
  • Page 104 Using Objet Studio To perform a test of the driver configuration and enter the suggested pixel format ID: Choose Format Test Figure 5-96: Recommended pixel format ID Pixel Format ID Apply 5–68 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 105: Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Getting Additional Objet Studio Assistance To view Objet Studio Help: Objet Studio Help Figure 5-97: Help options • • Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed Features To view details of your Objet Studio installation: About...
  • Page 106 Using Objet Studio Materials Module Figure 5-100: Materials Module tab • • • 5–70 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 107 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Feature License Figure 5-101: Feature License tab • • • • 5–71 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 108: Monitoring And Managing Print Jobs

    Using Objet Studio Monitoring and Managing Print Jobs • Note: If there are several Objet printers on the local network, client computers can connect to any of them, but only one at a time. • If Objet Studio is not connected to a printer (or printer server), you can prepare tray files for any Objet printer.
  • Page 109 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Jobs Queue Status Meaning • • • • • Printing Progress History Available Resources • Material Consumption • Tray Preview Waste 5–73 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 110: Setting The Printer Connection

    Using Objet Studio Setting the Printer Connection To set (or change) the printer connection: Connect Figure 5-103: Connecting to a printer (A) Browse Figure 5-104: Connecting to a printer (B) Objet Studio is connected to the printer if you can see the material levels in the Job Manager screen (see figure 5-102 on page 72).

  • Page 111: Offline Mode

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Off-line Mode To disconnect Objet Studio from the printer: Connect Figure 5-105: Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer (A) Figure 5-106: Disconnecting Objet Studio from a printer (B) Figure 5-107: Off-line message To change the Objet Studio off-line configuration: Figure 5-108: Off-line printer selection 5–75 DOC-06800 Rev.

  • Page 112: Setting The Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode)

    Using Objet Studio Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode) To set (or change) the connection to the server-computer: Browse Figure 5-109: Printer Server Connection dialog box Job Manager Commands • • • Figure 5-110: Job Manager ribbon commands 5–76 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 113 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Group Icon Purpose • • 5–77 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 114 Using Objet Studio Restart Delete Stop Resume Edit Schedule Export packed job Figure 5-111: Icons on pop-up toolbar (server) Delete Edit Figure 5-112: Icons on pop-up toolbar (client workstation) Note: Most icons and menu commands are only enabled when a job is selected. When you position the cursor over an item, a tooltip displays the name of the command.

  • Page 115: Configuring User Alerts

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Configuring User Alerts • • • To configure Objet Studio to send notifications and alerts: Figure 5-114: Notifications dialog box (server) Figure 5-115: Notifications dialog box (client workstation) 5–79 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 116: Additional Server Features

    Using Objet Studio Details Figure 5-116: Event selection for alerts Printing the Tray Additional Server Features • • • • • • • 5–80 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 117 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To display the build tray window: Figure 5-117: Job Preview • • • To prevent the printing of an object on the build tray: Exclude from Build Figure 5-118: Excluding a model from the build 5–81 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 118 Using Objet Studio To display printing progress in the Tray Preview pane: Show 3dProgress This option uses additional system resources. To edit a job: To restart a job: To resume a job: 5–82 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 119 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To schedule a job: Figure 5-119: Scheduler with calendar displayed For an explanation of objzf files, see “Exporting and Importing Objet Build Trays” on page 59. Save • • • • 5–83 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 120 Using Objet Studio 5–84 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 121 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 Printer 6–1 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 122 Starting the Objet1000 Printer CAUTION! • Do not attempt to operate the Objet printer before being trained by a Stratasys customer-support representative. • Observe all safety warnings and follow the safety guidelines described in chapter 2. Figure 6-2: Main power switch 6–2...
  • Page 123 This is installed at the factory or during printer upgrade. If the application does not open and a HASP message appears, contact your dealer or Stratasys Customer Support. To switch the keyboard, mouse and monitor between the printer-control computer and the printer-server computer, press Scroll Lock twice, then press Enter.

  • Page 124: Loading Model And Support Cartridges

    The printer uses RFID technology to automatically identify cartridges of printing material. For this purpose, an RFID module is part of the printer hardware. Tampering with this module will render the printer inoperable and may void Stratasys warranties and service contracts. Important: To load Model and Support material: Tips about replacing cartridges: •...

  • Page 125: Producing Models

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Producing Models Before beginning to produce models, it is recommended that you check the current printing quality of the print heads by performing a pattern test (see “Pattern Test” on page 23). To prepare the printer for producing models: CAUTION: Use protective gloves when cleaning the build tray, and be careful of the sharp edges of the scraper blade.
  • Page 126 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer • • Temperature behind print block Temp. of each Temp. of each Model head Support head Temperature. in front of print block Support/Model Chamber temp. material in print- Left UV lamp block reservoir Right UV lamp System...
  • Page 127 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Printer Interface Color Key • • • • • 6–7 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 128: Printing Indicators

    Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Printing Indicators • • • • • Printer mode Job information Current Activity Job information Progress bar Stop button Pause button Figure 6-5: Printer interface during printing 6–8 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 129: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped After printing stops, the printer goes into Standby mode, when heating of print heads is reduced. About 10 hours later, the printer goes into Idle mode, when heating of print heads is stopped. To continue printing the model: printer interface Printer mode...
  • Page 130 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer • • If you cannot continue printing: You can stop and later resume printing from either the printer interface or from the Job Manager screen of Objet Studio. After clicking the Stop button on the printer interface, you can resume printing only from the Job Manager screen.

  • Page 131: Changing The Model Material

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Changing the Model Material You should carefully plan printing models with different Model materials to avoid unnecessary waste of the materials currently loaded. The amount of material flushed depends on the flushing cycle chosen and if you are replacing one or both Model cartridges.
  • Page 132 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Next Figure 6-9: Material Replacement options • Single Material mode • Digital Material mode Both cartridges 6–12 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 133 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide • • Next There are additional settings that you can select for special purposes (see Advanced Settings.) If necessary, click before clicking Advanced Settings Next Figure 6-10: Cartridge placement Symbols: Start 6–13 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 134: Advanced Settings

    Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer If you continue, you must complete the material replacement process before you can produce models. To replace material cartridges at another time, click Cancel. If you continue (by clicking OK) and you do not complete the process, you will need to run the wizard again before producing models.
  • Page 135 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Cartridge positioning Manual slot selection Apply Figure 6-13: Manual container positioning Flush Again Apply Note: Select only the materials you need to flush. 6–15 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 136: Keeping The Printer In Idle Mode

    Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Keeping the Printer in Idle Mode Time after printing Mode Change in heating of print heads Note: The printer mode is indicated in the green field on the left of the interface (see figures 6-3, 6-4 and 6-5 on pages 3, 6 and 8).

  • Page 137: Shutting Down The Printer

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Shutting Down the Printer 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.
  • Page 138 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-15: Shutdown progress screen Figure 6-16: Final Shutdown Wizard screen 6–18 DOC-06800 Rev. A...

  • Page 139: Maintaining The Printer

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Maintaining the Printer Routine Frequency Task For More Information Maintenance Schedule 6–19 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 140 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Cleaning the Print Heads To clean the print heads: • • • • Figure 6-17: Head cleaning procedure—wizard screen Next 6–20 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 141 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-18: Head cleaning wizard—steps 5–10 WARNING: The print head orifice plates (bottom surface) may be hot. Do not touch them with your bare hands, and proceed with caution. 6–21 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 142 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-19: Cleaning the heads Use this opportunity to clean the entire roller surface, by rotating the roller, and clean the UV lamps. Next Next Figure 6-20: Head-cleaning wizard—final screen Done 6–22 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 143 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Pattern Test To perform the pattern test: Pattern Test Figure 6-21: Pattern Test confirmation Figure 6-22: Build tray (Z) level adjustment Figure 6-23: Sample Pattern Test Note: Acceptable model quality is subjective, and depends on the type and scale (size) of the models produced.

  • Page 144: Improving Print Quality

    Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Improving Print Quality If the results of the last pattern test are poor: Purge Sequence If the results of the pattern test are still poor: If the results of the pattern test are still poor: If the results of the pattern test are still poor: Cleaning and Replacing the...
  • Page 145 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-24: Starting the Wiper Cleaning Wizard Next Next Figure 6-25: Wiper Cleaning procedure—step 4 6–25 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 146 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-26: Wiper Cleaning Wizard during steps 6–9 Next Next Figure 6-27: Confirmation screen Done 6–26 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 147 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller Scraper To clean the roller waste collector: • • • • ® • Fan power connector Power connector Screw Figure 6-28: Disconnecting the right UV assembly Suction tube screws Figure 6-29: Lifting the suction tube 6–27...
  • Page 148 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Be very careful to save the covering screws. These are special screws; if they are lost you need to order replacements. Roller waste collector screws Figure 6-30: Removing the roller waste collector covering Figure 6-31: Cleaning the roller waste collector Before replacing the covering you can check the effectiveness of the roller scraper see below.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Roller Scraper

    Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Roller waste collector pins Figure 6-32: Roller waste collector pins Securing screws Figure 6-33: Suction tube correctly positioned Replacing the Roller Scraper • • You should periodically test the effectiveness of the roller scraper when you clean the roller waste collector.
  • Page 150 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-34: Removing the roller waste collector Figure 6-35: Removing the roller scraper screws Figure 6-36: Removing the old roller scraper blade 6–30 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 151 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-37: Inserting the new roller scraper blade Important: • Tighten the screws in the order shown in figure 6-38. • Use the new screws supplied in the replacement kit. Figure 6-38: Tightening the roller scraper screws 6–31 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 152 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Aligning the Print Heads • • • To check the alignment of the print heads: • • Next Next Figure 6-39: Positioning the transparency on the build tray Next 6–32 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 153 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-40: Head Alignment Wizard—steps 8–10 Figure 6-41: Sample head-alignment test • • 6–33 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 154 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Alignment-line numbering, left-to-right Row pairs Figure 6-42: Comparing rows of alignment lines Note: It does not matter which pair of lines you inspect, since they were all printed by the same head. Choose a pair of clearly printed lines for the inspection.
  • Page 155 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Next Figure 6-44: Update confirmation screen • Next • Previous • Next • Next • Next Figure 6-45: Final Head Alignment Wizard screen 6–35 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 156 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Replacing Print Heads • • • Replace print heads only after consulting with an authorized customer- support engineer. Testing and Calibrating the UV Lamps • • • Before testing and calibrating the UV lamps: •...
  • Page 157 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide To test and calibrate UV lamp radiation: UV Power Calibration Figure 6-46: UV Test/Calibration selection Next Figure 6-47: Printer preparation 6–37 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 158 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-48: Place the sensor screen Figure 6-49: Correct UV-sensor placement 6–38 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 159 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Next Next Figure 6-50: UV measurement progress Figure 6-51: Results and condition of UV lamps after calibration 6–39 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 160 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer After examining the UV calibration results: Next Figure 6-52: Final UV Calibration Wizard screen Calibrating the Load Cells To calibrate load cells: Next Figure 6-53: Load cell selection 6–40 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 161 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-54: Level stabilization Next Done Figure 6-55: Final wizard screen 6–41 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 162 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Replacing the UV Lamps Figure 6-56: Offline mode indicator (red) WARNING: Before continuing, make sure that the safety interlock is not defeated, and that the lamp is not hot. Next Figure 6-57: “Empty tray”...
  • Page 163 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Next Figure 6-58: UV lamp selection screen Figure 6-59: Disconnecting the UV lamp Note: Do not disconnect the power connection to the cooling fans. Figure 6-60: Removing the UV lamp cover 6–43 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 164 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-61: Removing the UV lamp reflector Note: Extra black strips are included in the printer Start-up Kit. If necessary, you can remove the black strip from the old reflector and install it in the new reflector (as long as the black paint has not faded).
  • Page 165 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Figure 6-63: Replacing the lamp cover Figure 6-64: Connecting the UV lamp Next Figure 6-65: UV-installation confirmation screen 6–45 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 166 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Figure 6-66: Status screen during UV lamp check Figure 6-67: Final wizard screen 6–46 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 167 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Built-in Tests • • • • Stratasys recommends running the built-in tests in the following cases: • as a routine test, once every two weeks • as a system check, before major (long) jobs •...
  • Page 168 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Test Interface Figure 6-69: Built In Tests screen Test List Test Selection Area None 6–48 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 169 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Unknown Group Selection Running Tests To run the selected tests: After you run a test, the Save and View command buttons are added to the Built In Tests screen (see below). Test Results To save and view a report of all of the tests: 6–49 DOC-06800 Rev.
  • Page 170 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Command Buttons BITReport [date][time].htm Summary 6–50 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 171 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Test Descriptions Troubleshooting Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 6–51 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 172 Operating & Maintaining the Objet1000 - Connex 2 3D Printer Test Name Description Possible Reason for Failure • • • 6–52 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
  • Page 173 Objet1000 - Connex 2 User Guide Replacing the Waste Container Dispose of the full waste container in accordance with environmental and safety requirements. Cleaning the Exterior Panels 6–53 DOC-06800 Rev. A...
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