Basic Job Build Tasks; Before A Build; Preparing The Printer - Stratasys F770 User Manual

Basic Job Build Tasks

Installing the Head
1. Insert the new head into the unlocked head carriage assembly. See
2. Lock the head into place using the head release lever. Press the lever securely closed to
ensure the head is properly seated. See
3. Connect the material tube and retainer to the new head. See
4. Insert the head ribbon cable connector into the new head and ensure it is fully seated and
the connector retention latch engages. See
5. Close the top access door.
6. Perform an Automatic Tip Calibration. See
details. Please note that the printer must be powered ON before calibration can occur.
7. Perform a Manual Tip Calibration. See
Basic Job Build Tasks

Before a Build

To build a job, you must first download job files to the printer and then load individual job files to
the Job Queue using one of two methods:
1. Network transfer via the GrabCAD Print application on your workstation PC. This is the
preferred method for adding jobs to the Job Queue. See
(page 54)
2. USB method via a USB flash drive inserted into one of the available USB ports. See
Method" (page 54)
The GrabCAD Print option allows you to select a job which was processed and sent to the
printer (via your facility's Ethernet connection or via Wi-Fi) using the GrabCAD Print application
on your workstation PC. Jobs are sent in CMB format and placed directly into the Job Queue
(stored on the printer's hard drive). The CMB file contains the processed job's basic
information; this information is used to verify job compatibility with the printer's existing
configuration. For information on using GrabCAD Print, see the associated Help file within the
GrabCAD Print application.
The USB option allows you to select a job file which is stored on a USB flash drive inserted into
one of the available USB ports (see
used as a backup to the GrabCAD Print method if you are unable to transfer job files to the
printer via your network connection (due to poor connectivity, a network outage, etc.) and
provides a convenient option for you to reprint a common job. Alternatively, you have the option
of selecting a single job file off of a USB flash drive and printing it directly within the Build page.
This option is only available if the Job Queue is empty. See
details.

Preparing the Printer

To prepare the printer for a build:
for detailed instructions.
for detailed instructions.
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"Automatic Tip Calibration" (page 151)
"Manual Tip Calibration" (page
Figure 3 (page 27) for port locations). This method can be
Before a Build
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"GrabCAD Print Method"
"Loading a File" (page 45)
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