Loading Model And Support Containers - Stratasys J4100 User Manual

Stratasys J4100 User Guide

Loading Model and Support Containers

The number of material containers loaded in J4100 printers depends on the
active printing mode.
• In High Speed mode, you can print with up to three different Model materials.
• In Super High Speed mode, you print with one type of Model material, in the
A graphical representation of the containers loaded and their current weight
appears in the printer interface (see the figure on the previous page).
The material containers are located in storage compartments on both sides of the
printer. The position of the containers shown in the interface screen corresponds
to their location in the printer. The waste containers are placed outside of the
printer, typically in the back.
The printer uses RFID technology to automatically identify containers of
printing material. Tampering with the RFID module will render the printer
inoperable and may void Stratasys warranties and service contracts.
Important: If you need to replace the printing material currently installed with
another type, see "Changing the Printing Material" on page 4-15. Otherwise,
make sure to replace the material cartridge with one containing the same type of
material.
To load Model and Support material:
1. On the side of the printer, pull open the doors of the storage compartment.
2. If you are replacing a material container, disconnect it from the feed tube.
3. Load Model and Support containers into their respective compartments.
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Each material channel (M1, M2, M3) can be loaded with two containers of the
same material. One or two containers of Support material are loaded in the S
channel.
M1 and M2 channels (2–4 containers). Up to four containers of Support
material are loaded in channels S and M3.
Then, grasp the handle and pull the container out of the printer.
Lift full material containers carefully, using both hands. It is recommended
that you use a lifting handle similar to the one shown here.
Figure 4-4 Material container lifting handle
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