Stratasys Objet500 User Manual page 172

Objet500 User Guide
9. For each column of lines, use a magnifying glass or loupe to inspect pairs
10. In the wizard screen shown in Figure 6-48, select the Transparency
11. In the head-alignment screen, select the number that indicates which
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of consecutive rows printed on the transparency to see where the vertical
lines align.
Figure 6-50 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. (Since some nozzles may not print clearly, you may have to
inspect several pairs of lines to properly view the alignment.)
Optimum head alignment is shown when the fourth lines in the upper and
lower rows are aligned, as in Figure 6-50. In the example shown, no
change to the head alignment is necessary. If other lines in the set are
aligned, you need to change the alignment of that head—in the next
wizard screens.
removed check box, and click Next.
The first in a series of alignment screens appears.
Figure 6-51 Head alignment screen
lines align in the upper and lower rows of a pair on the transparency
(counting from the left) for this print head.
Note: Because the alignment of the fourth lines is optimum, the number "4"
is selected, by default, in the wizard screen. This does not change the head
alignment. If you select other numbers, the wizard adjusts the head
alignment, accordingly.
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