Backing Up The Printer Configuration; Improving Print Quality - Stratasys J850 User Manual

Stratasys J850/J835 User Guide
Backing up the
It is recommended that you periodically back up the printer's configuration
Printer
files. In case of printer malfunction or the need to re-install the software on
Configuration
the printer computer, parameters can be restored from the backup. The
backup also saves the printer's log and the calibration and maintenance
history.
To back up the printer configuration files:
1. From the Options menu, select Collect Service Data.
2. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
3. Copy this file to a location that is not on the printer computer (for
Improving
If you suspect that print quality is poor, perform the Pattern Test (see
Print Quality
"Pattern Test" on page 4-31). If the results are poor, use the following
procedure to improve print quality.
If the results of the last pattern test are poor:
1. From the Options menu, select Purge Sequence, or press F4.
2. In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
3. Repeat the purge sequence.
4. Perform the pattern test.
If the results of the pattern test are still poor:
1. Manually clean the print heads (see "Cleaning the Print Heads, Roller and
2. Perform the purge sequence.
3. Perform the pattern test.
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or—
Press F2.
Figure 4-37 Selecting Collect Service Data from the Options menu
A zip file is saved in this folder—
\STRATASYS_J8_SERIES\ServiceData
example, a network folder or a USB drive).
The print heads are purged of Model and Support material, and the wiper
removes excess material from them.
Wiper" on the next page).
4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer
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