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DOC-09270 Rev. B

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  • Page 1 User Guide Stratasys J5 Series 3D Printing System DOC-09270 Rev. B...
  • Page 2 (even if Stratasys has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the product or software;...
  • Page 3 The text and drawings herein are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change. Stratasys Ltd. may, at any time and without notice, make changes to this document. Stratasys Ltd., for itself and on behalf of its subsidiaries, assumes no liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein, and shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages, including, without limitation, loss of use, loss or alteration of data, delays, or lost profits or savings arising from the use of this document.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    1 About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Terms Used in This Guide Revision History Additional Resources Stratasys Academy Stratasys Support Center GrabCAD Community 2 Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation...
  • Page 5 Exposure to Light Safety Considerations Disposal Work Environment Workstation Requirements 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Preparing the Printer Starting Printing Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 4-13 Changing Printing Materials 4-17 Printer States Between Jobs 4-20...
  • Page 6 Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 7: About This Guide

    About This Guide Using This Guide For More Information Terms Used in This Guide Revision History Additional Resources Stratasys Academy Stratasys Support Center GrabCAD Community DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 8: Using This Guide

    Important: Read the entire Safety chapter before using the system. The text and figures in this guide are based on the J5 Series 3D printer, software version 1.6. This guide assumes that—...

  • Page 9: Terms Used In This Guide

    Printer The GUI (graphical user interface) used for controlling J5 Series interface printers. Printer Software running on the computer in the J5 Series printer, controling all software, printer operations. printer-control application Resin The base substance from which photopolymer printing materials are made for use in Stratasys PolyJet printers.

  • Page 10: Revision History

    Revision History The following table lists the main changes in each revision of this document. Revision Release Date Description Rev. A January 2021 • Updated user guide name to J5 Series. • Added the J5 DentaJet trademark. DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 11: Additional Resources

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 1 About This Guide Additional Resources Stratasys encourages you to learn more about your additive manufacturing printer, its capabilities and the technology. A wealth of information is available on our online digital platforms. Stratasys Academy Stratasys Academy is your online learning platform.

  • Page 12: Stratasys Support Center

    The site also has links to Web-based training, "how-to" videos and the Stratasys blog. In addition, you can check the latest revision of the user guide for your printer, and download documents in different languages.

  • Page 13: Safety

    Safety Safety Features Symbols and Warning Labels Safety Guidelines Printer Installation Printer Operation UV Radiation Printer Maintenance Model and Support Materials First Aid for Working with Printing Materials Contact with Skin Contact with Eyes Ingestion Inhalation Waste Disposal DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 14: Safety Features

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety Safety Features Stratasys 3D printers are designed to comply with CE and FCC standards. They are equipped with the following safety features: Interlock Switch The power supplied to the UV light is turned off when the door is opened.

  • Page 15: Symbols And Warning Labels

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety If the printer is not used as specified in this guide, these safety features may not provide adequate protection. Symbols and Warning Labels The following table lists the warning labels located on or in the printer.

  • Page 16: Safety Guidelines

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety Safety Guidelines The following general guidelines, together with the instructions provided throughout this user guide, ensure user safety while operating and maintaining the system. If the system is not operated as specified, the user's safety may be compromised.

  • Page 17: Uv Radiation

    The UV light used in the printer emits dangerous radiation. ➢ If the UV light remains on when the printer is open, do not stare directly at it. Shut down the printer and call your Stratasys service provider. Printer Maintenance ➢...
  • Page 18 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety ➢ Do not wash contaminated clothing at home; clothing should be professionally laundered. ➢ Dispose of contaminated shoes, belts and other leather items in accordance with any applicable regulations. Absorbed printing material may re-expose the user when these items are worn.

  • Page 19: First Aid For Working With Printing Materials

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety First Aid for Working with Printing Materials In general, try to avoid direct contact with uncured printing material. If skin or eyes come into contact with it, wash the area immediately and thoroughly with water, and follow these first-aid instructions.

  • Page 20: Inhalation

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 2 Safety Inhalation Vapors from printing materials can be irritating to the respiratory system. If respiratory irritation occurs, expose the victim to fresh air immediately. ➢ If the victim has stopped breathing, perform artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

  • Page 21: Introducing The 3D Printer

    Introducing the 3D Printer Basic Features Electrical Specifications Printer power rating Actual power consumption Work Configurations Source Files STL Files VRML Files Printing Materials Storage Shelf Life Exposure to Light Safety Considerations Disposal Work Environment Workstation Requirements DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 22: Basic Features

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 3 Introducing the 3D Printer Basic Features Stratasys J5 Series printers offer the following options: • You can streamline and economize the process of producing models. ❒ Printing models made from different materials on the same build tray (“mixed tray”), in the same print job, eliminates the time-consuming need...

  • Page 23: Work Configurations

    3 Introducing the 3D Printer Work Configurations Stratasys J5 Series 3D printing systems can be set up as single-station systems or as multi-station systems. When connected to a local computer network, the system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user (client) prepares files for production.

  • Page 24: Source Files

    Print supports native CAD formats from these programs: Creo, SOLIDWORKS, NX, CATIA and Inventor. To see the complete list of file formats supported by GrabCAD Print, go to: help.grabcad.com/print/file-formats. J5 Series systems feature the capability of producing different types of model files simultaneously. STL Files STL is short for STereoLithography or Standard Triangulation Language.

  • Page 25: Printing Materials

    Storage Materials used for printing models with J5 Series printers are made of resins, which are composed of reactive monomers and oligomers. Although printing materials are supplied in sealed, UV-proof cartridges, care must be taken when storing and handling them.

  • Page 26: Safety Considerations

    Work Environment Extreme heat and humidity conditions can adversely affect the operation of your J5 Series 3D printer. Use ventilation or air-conditioning systems, if necessary, to keep the work area within the following ranges: • 18°–25° C (64°–77° F) •...

  • Page 27: Operating And Maintaining The Printer

    Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges Producing Models Preparing the Printer Starting Printing Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped 4-13 Changing Printing Materials 4-17 Printer States Between Jobs 4-20 Shutting Down the Printer 4-21 Updating the Printer Software 4-23...
  • Page 28 Cleaning the UV Screen 4-82 DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 29: Starting The Printer

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting the Printer Caution Do not attempt to operate the printer before being trained by an authorized Stratasys representative. Observe all safety warnings and follow the safety guidelines described in Chapter 2.
  • Page 30 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer When the printer powers up, the user interface is displayed on the touch screen. All monitoring and controlling of the printer is done from this interface. The printer is ready for all operations when "Idle" is displayed.

  • Page 31: Loading Model And Support Cartridges

    4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Loading Model and Support Cartridges J5 Series printers use five different Model materials and a Support material. Two cartridges of each type of material can be loaded in the material cabinet (upper and lower) for each channel. Each cartridge contains 1.1 kilograms of material when full.
  • Page 32 After Printing has Stopped" on page 4-13. The material cabinet and material cartridges contain components that identify loaded printing materials. Tampering with these components will render the printer inoperable and may void Stratasys warranties and service contracts. DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 33: Producing Models

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Producing Models Models can be printed after they are arranged on a virtual build tray in the GrabCAD Print application. For information about preparing model files for printing, see the GrabCAD Print online documentation.

  • Page 34: Starting Printing

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Starting Printing There are several ways to start printing a job. You can: • Send a job to the printer from GrabCAD Print. • Reprint a recent job from the History screen.
  • Page 35 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer When the printer state changes to Ready, the printer is ready to begin printing as soon as jobs are received. Figure 4-8 Ready state The printer remains in this state, by default, for up to 48 hours. The length of time can be changed in Tools >...
  • Page 36 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. In the History screen, select a job to load. Figure 4-10 Historyscreen 4. When the following screen appears, tap Rerint Figure 4-11 Job details screen ➢ To begin printing, check that the build tray is clear and that the door is closed,...
  • Page 37 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To print a job from USB flash drive: 1. Tap to display the Queue screen. 2. In the Queue screen, tap the USB icon. Figure 4-12 Queue screen, USB icon 3.
  • Page 38 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When the following screen appears, tap Print. Figure 4-14 Job details screen You can expand the preview image by tapping it. ➢ To begin printing, check that the build tray is clear and that the door is closed, then tap When printing begins, the printer state changes to Printing.

  • Page 39: Resuming Production After Printing Has Stopped

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Resuming Production After Printing has Stopped If the printing process is interrupted, the print manager stops sending slices to the printer. This can happen, for example, if the printing material runs out in the middle of a print job, and you do not replace the empty cartridge immediately.
  • Page 40 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Click Resume Print in the confirmation dialog box. Figure 4-18 Resume Print confirmation To continue printing from the printer interface: 1. In the Home screen, tap the job display area (Details).
  • Page 41 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The following screen opens, containing full job details and action options. Figure 4-21 Job details and action options 2. Tap Resume. You cannot continue printing the model if there was a relatively long interruption in printing.
  • Page 42 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer If you cannot continue printing: 1. Cancel the job. In GrabCAD Print, in the Schedule screen (see above): ❒ Right-click on the job to display the pop-up menu, and select Cancel job.

  • Page 43: Changing Printing Materials

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Changing Printing Materials Before producing models using a different type of printing material than is currently installed, run the Material Replacement wizard to flush the print block and feed tubes.
  • Page 44 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. In the wizard screen, tap No Change for that channel. The material selection screen appears for selected channel. Figure 4-23 Material selection screen The material cartridges loaded in the upper and lower bays of the materials cabinet are indicated at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 45 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. Tap OK. The main material replacement screen appears again, where you can select another channel. Replacing certain materials requires print-head optimization. If this is the case, Head Optimization is selected automatically in the material replacement screen.

  • Page 46: Printer States Between Jobs

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Printer States Between Jobs Between printing jobs, the printer can be left in Idle state for up to 10 days. However, if there is a need to shut down the printer, use the Shutdown wizard to automatically perform the procedures that must be done before turning off the printer (see "Shutting Down the Printer"...

  • Page 47: Shutting Down The Printer

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Shutting Down the Printer You only need to shut down the printer if it will not be used for more than 10 days. Otherwise, the printer can remain on, in Idle mode. However, if there is a need to turn off the printer sooner, use the Shutdown wizard to automatically perform the necessary processes before turning off the printer.
  • Page 48 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When shutting down the printer for an extended time, turn off the main power switch at the back of the printer. Figure 4-26 Main power switch and cable DOC-09270 Rev.

  • Page 49: Updating The Printer Software

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Updating the Printer Software GrabCAD Job Manager and the printer software need to be updated each time a new version of GrabCAD Print is released. When a new software version is available for installation, the following alert appears.
  • Page 50 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. When the message appears, tap Go to Software Configuration. Figure 4-28 Software update message 4. In the Software Configuration screen, tap Update Software. Note: Make sure that the latest version of Job manager is installed.
  • Page 51 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. Select the software version listed. Figure 4-30 Update Software screen The installation wizard opens. 6. Follow the wizard until the new software version is installed. DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 52: Sending Log Files To Service Provider

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Sending Log Files to Service Provider From GrabCAD Print, you can generate printer log files for diagnostic purposes and send it to your service provider for support. Note: It is not possible to send log files for remote printers. To send the log files, the printer and GrabCAD Print must be connected to the same network.
  • Page 53 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Select Get Printer Support. Figure 4-32 Printer Details screen DOC-09270 Rev. B 4-27...
  • Page 54 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When the following dialog box appears, enter all the required information and click Contact Support. Note: Make sure that the Include Project File check box is selected. This ensures that the print job is sent together with the log files.

  • Page 55: Maintaining The Printer

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Maintaining the Printer Performing routine maintenance tasks is essential for getting satisfactory results from your printer. Perform the tasks at specified intervals. Routine Maintenance Schedule Frequency Task For More...

  • Page 56: Customer Replacement Units

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Customer Replacement Units Below is a list of standard replacement parts you may need when performing routine maintenance tasks. Part Name Stratasys Part Number Print head MSC-08006-S Waste container...
  • Page 57 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When instructed by the wizard, open the printer. The wizard displays the checklist of cleaning tasks. Figure 4-35 Routine Cleaning tasks Perform the cleaning tasks in the order shown.
  • Page 58 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 8. With the alcohol-soaked cleaning cloth, clean the roller surface as it is rotating. Figure 4-37 Roller Caution Use caution when cleaning the rotating roller. 9. Open the purge unit to inspect and clean the wiper.
  • Page 59 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer b. Pull the securing bracket up and open the purge unit. Figure 4-39 Opening the purge unit 10. With the alcohol-soaked cleaning cloth, clean the wiper and the surrounding area.
  • Page 60 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 16. In the next screen, you have the option to clean underneath the build tray. Figure 4-40 Additional cleaning option If you choose to clean underneath the build tray, the tray is raised when you click Next.

  • Page 61: Pattern Test

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Pattern Test The pattern test is the basic verification of the printer’s ability to produce quality models, since it demonstrates the condition of the nozzles in the print heads.
  • Page 62 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. In the following screen, select Print Pattern Test and tap Next. Figure 4-41 Pattern Test selection Note: Advanced printing diagnostics includes operations for diagnosing possible faults in the print heads. Perform them only on the advice and direction of your Stratasys service provider.
  • Page 63 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Inspect the test paper to see if there are missing lines in the printed patches, which indicate clogged nozzles in the print head. Figure 4-44 Missing line in the test print 10.

  • Page 64: Replacing The Wiper

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The next screen allows you to print another series of test patches and enter the results. If there are many clogged nozzles, the wizard suggests that you clean the print heads with the Routine Cleaning wizard, and test again.
  • Page 65 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When you open the printer, locate the purge unit, in the rear-left corner, behind the print heads. Figure 4-48 Purge unit 5. Put on the gloves. Caution Uncured printing material on printer components might cause skin irritation.
  • Page 66 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. Pull the purge unit down to open it. Figure 4-50 Opening the purge unit 8. Lift and remove the waste collector. Figure 4-51 Removing the purge-unit waste collector 9.
  • Page 67 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 10. When the following screen appears, grasp the wiper and pull it out. Figure 4-53 Removing the wiper 11. Install a new wiper, and confirm this in the wizard screen.
  • Page 68 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 12. When the following screen appears, return the waste collector to the purge unit, close the purge unit and lock it with the securing bracket. Figure 4-54 Installing the waste collector and closing the purge unit 13.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Roller Waste Collector

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer After replacing the wiper, you determine if it needs to be adjusted to wipe the print heads effectively. You do this by looking to see if there is a gap between the print heads and the wiper, and indicating this in the wizard screen.
  • Page 70 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. Open the printer and locate the roller waste collector, next to the roller. Figure 4-56 Roller and waste collector 3. With the 3-mm hex (Allen) key, loosen (do not remove) the screws securing the roller waste collector.

  • Page 71: Optimizing Print Heads

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer After replacing the waste collector in the printer, reset the maintenance reminder in the software: 1. From the Wizards screen, select Preventive Maintenance. 2. In the opening wizard screen, click Start to begin.
  • Page 72 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To test and optimize the print heads: 1. Prepare— ❒ disposable cleaning gloves (any clean, powder-free protective gloves) ❒ 90% isopropanol (IPA—isopropyl alcohol) or ethanol (ethyl alcohol) ❒ supplied cleaning cloths or equivalent ❒...
  • Page 73 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To determine the condition of the print heads, the printer prints a Pattern Test. 6. Open the printer door, and tape a sheet of pink paper to the build tray.
  • Page 74 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 8. When the Pattern Test is completed, remove the sheet from the printer. 9. Make sure that the build tray is clear and close the print door and tap Next.
  • Page 75 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Printing material (resin) is jetted from each head and its weight is automatically recorded. 17. When done, remove the resin container from the printer. 18. Empty the resin into the waste container. Remove the container from the material cabinet so that you have access to the cap.

  • Page 76: Replacing Print Heads

    • Visual inspection of the head reveals that its surface is damaged—peeling or bubbles in the nozzle area. Replace print heads only after consulting with an authorized Stratasys service provider. The Head Replacement wizard guides you through the procedure of replacing a print head, and configures printer components to enable you to perform it.
  • Page 77 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer The entire print-head replacement procedure takes 90 minutes, and consists of the following phases: A. Identifying the head(s) needing replacement. This is normally done by the Head Optimization wizard or the Pattern Test.
  • Page 78 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. When the following screen appears, select an option for each of the print heads. Figure 4-65 Print-head replacement options When you tap Next, the wizard prepares the heads by heating them and emptying the printing material.
  • Page 79 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Removing the Defective Head 1. Open the door and clean the print heads with the cleaning cloth and alcohol. Warning: Electrical Hazard Contact with live circuits could cause serious electric shock. Do not continue before turning off the power switch and disconnecting the power cable.
  • Page 80 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. Raise the side of the electronics assembly, as shown, to allow access to the print-head driver cards. Figure 4-70 Electronics assembly in raised position 7. Move the bracket supporting the head driver cards from under them, and slide it out.
  • Page 81 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. Release the latches that secure the print-head driver card. Figure 4-72 Releasing the print-head driver card 10. Remove the driver card from its holder. 11. From inside the printing chamber, loosen the securing screws on both sides of the print head.
  • Page 82 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 13. If the print head does not descend, or if you cannot remove it from the print block easily, attach the print-head extractor to the head with the screws, and pull down.
  • Page 83 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Installing the New Head 16. Place four (4) new O-ring seals in the replacement head (see Figure 4-76 on the previous page). 17. Place a cleaning cloth on the build tray and place the head on it, as shown below.
  • Page 84 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 19. Inside the printing chamber, attach the driver card to the installation tool with the elastic band. Figure 4-80 Inserting the print-head-driver installation tool Important: To install the print head correctly, the contacts on the driver card should face you as you attach it to the installation tool.
  • Page 85 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 21. In the printing chamber, place the securing brackets under the print head, then raise the head into place. Figure 4-82 Positioning the bracket under the print head 22. Tighten the securing screws on both sides of the print head.
  • Page 86 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 23. Detach the driver card from the installation tool, and install it. Secure it with the latches. Figure 4-84 Installing the print-head driver card 24. Move the supporting bracket back into place, under the driver cards, and make sure that all of the cards are secure in the circuit board.
  • Page 87 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer When the printer computer restarts, you need to open the Head Replacement wizard to complete the procedure. The following alert is displayed. Figure 4-87 Head replacement continuation alert 3. Open and start the Head Replacement wizard.

  • Page 88: Checking Printing Accuracy

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Checking Printing Accuracy If there are printing-accuracy issues, as explained below, you can check if the printing process (in the printer software) is aligned to match the exact position of the print heads installed.
  • Page 89 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. When the following screen appears, open the printer and remove the test paper. Figure 4-90 Test printing finished When you select the confirmation check box and tap Next, the wizard ends.

  • Page 90: Calibrating Print-Head Accuracy

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Calibrating Print-Head Accuracy To attain optimum printing accuracy, the printing process (in the printer software) is aligned to match the exact position of the print heads installed. This is done with the aid of the Head Calibration wizard and a scanner.
  • Page 91 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. In the following screen, select Print transparency for analysis. Figure 4-92 Wizard process selection 5. Make sure that the build tray is clear and clean, and confirm this in the wizard screen.
  • Page 92 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Figure 4-95 Build tray cap removed 7. Confirm the items in the wizard screen, and tap Next. A test pattern is printed on the transparency. This completes the first part of the calibration process.
  • Page 93 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. In the opening screen, select ScanGear. Figure 4-97 Scanning selection DOC-09270 Rev. B 4-67...
  • Page 94 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. In the Advanced Mode tab, open the Favorite Settings menu, and select the printer model. Figure 4-98 Favorite Settings selection 4. Make sure that these settings are as follows: ❒...
  • Page 95 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 5. Place the test-pattern transparency face-up on the scanner platen, so that the arrow on the transparency is near the arrow on the scanner (in the lower-left corner). Make sure that the bottom and left edges of the transparency are at the borders of the platen.
  • Page 96 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 9. When scanning is finished, select Scan other images in the dialog box and click OK. Figure 4-103 Selection after scanning the test pattern If this dialog box does not appear, click Preferences (at the bottom of the interface) and in the Scan tab, select Display the dialog to select next action.
  • Page 97 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Analyzing the Transparencies After scanning the test pattern and the reference grid, they are analyzed by GrabCAD Print, and calibration parameters are calculated. To analyze the transparencies: 1. Open GrabCAD Print, and click on the name of the current printer to open the Select a Printer list.
  • Page 98 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. Click the Printer Details icon for your printer to open the pane displaying printer properties. Figure 4-106 Opening the printer properties pane Figure 4-107 Printer properties pane DOC-09270 Rev. B...
  • Page 99 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 3. Click Settings (above) to open the Settings pane (below). Figure 4-108 Settings pane 4. Click Browse Grid Image and Browse Pattern Image to import these files. GrabCAD Print calculates the head/software calibration parameters and saves them in a file on your computer.
  • Page 100 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 2. In the opening wizard screen, click Start to begin. 3. In the following screen, select Load calibration parameters. Figure 4-110 Wizard process selection 4. In the following screen, select Load the calibration parameters from GrabCAD Print.
  • Page 101 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Transferring the Calibration File Manually If the GrabCAD client (the computer running GrabCAD Print) does not have a connection to the printer, transfer the calibration file to the printer computer, as follows: 1.

  • Page 102: Lubricating The Z-Axis Screw

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 6. Select a source, USB drive or network folder. Figure 4-113 Selecting a source for loading calibration parameters 7. Select the file Parameters.csv and tap Load. Figure 4-114 Selecting the calibration file The new calibration parameters are applied to the printer software.
  • Page 103 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Squeeze a pea-size amount of grease on your finger, and spread it on the Z- axis screw, near the build tray. Figure 4-115 Roller and waste collector When the build tray rises and lowers, during normal printer operation, the grease will spread over the length of the Z-axis screw.

  • Page 104: Calibrating The Weight Sensors

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Calibrating the Weight Sensors Sensors measure the weight of the material cartridges and the waste container in the printer. It is important that you occasionally check that the weight measurements are accurate to prevent unnecessary waste of printing materials.

  • Page 105: Replacing The Waste Container

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Replacing the Waste Container Printer waste contains partially cured polymeric material, collected during normal operation and maintenance of the printer. For safety and environmental reasons, this material is kept in a special leak-proof, disposable container.
  • Page 106 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer To replace the waste container: 1. Open the materials cabinet. The waste container is the box at the bottom of the cabinet. Figure 4-118 Accessing the waste container 2. Carefully slide out the waste container to remove it from the printer.
  • Page 107 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 4. Unscrew the cap securing the waste drain tube and connect it to the new container. Important: Hold the opening in the waste bag with one hand while attaching the waste tube.

  • Page 108: Cleaning The Exterior Panels

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Exterior Panels The painted exterior plastic panels of the printer has a durable finish, offering excellent chemical resistance to common cleaning materials. Follow the recommendations below when cleaning these areas of the printer.
  • Page 109 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 4 Operating and Maintaining the Printer 7. If necessary, repeat to remove any remaining marks, or apply clean water to rinse the surface. 8. If the surface is still wet, you can dry it with a clean, micro-fiber cloth by gently wiping in one direction.

  • Page 110: Handling Printed Models

    Handling Printed Models Removing Models After Printing Removing the Support Material Removing Support by Hand Removing Support with Water Pressure Removing Support with Caustic Soda Post-Printing Treatment Photobleaching for Transparent Models Storing Models DOC-09270 Rev. B...

  • Page 111: Removing Models After Printing

    For special printing applications, refer to documents on the Stratasys Support Center or consult a Stratasys 3D printing expert. Support material can be removed from printed models using the following methods, in this order: 1. by hand 2.

  • Page 112: Removing Support By Hand

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 5 Handling Printed Models Removing Support by Hand While wearing protective gloves, break away excess Support material on the outside of the model. For delicate models, use a toothpick, pin or small brush after dipping the model in water.

  • Page 113: Removing Support With Caustic Soda

    Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 5 Handling Printed Models Removing Support with Caustic Soda Soak models in a 1-percent solution of caustic soda (sodium hydroxide) to remove Support material from difficult-to-reach areas and to give the model a smooth, clean finish. The amount of time you soak the model in the solution depends on how delicate it is and how much Support material needs to be removed, but it is typically between half-an-hour and several hours.
  • Page 114 Stratasys J5 Series User Guide 5 Handling Printed Models • Do not expose models to direct sunlight and other heat sources. DOC-09270 Rev. B...

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