Work Configurations - Stratasys Objet500 User Manual

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Work Configurations

The Objet500 3D printing system can be set up as a single-station system or
as a multi-station system. When connected to a local computer network, the
system can serve multiple users. In such configurations, each user
workstation (client) prepares files f or production. A server, typically next to
the 3D printer, sends jobs to the printer for production.
Figure 3-2 shows the printer set up in a multi-client configuration.
Figure 3-2 Multi-client network configuration
When jobs are sent to the printer, Job Manager, on the server computer,
arranges them according to their priorities, model-material type, and other
factors. In multi-workstation configurations, the operator of the server—
typically the production administrator—has total control over the jobs sent to
the printer, and can prioritize jobs, delete jobs, review job history and reprint
jobs.
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