Built-In Tests - Stratasys Connex500/350 User Manual

Built-in Tests

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Built-in Tests

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The printer application contains a suite of tests for regularly checking the
hardware and software, and for troubleshooting. You can configure basic
communications and environment tests to run automatically, when the
Connex software opens. In addition, you can run a more comprehensive set
of tests before processing a print job, as a system check, to ensure optimum
printing results.
Because running the tests effects the operation of the printer, you can only
open the Built‐in Tests interface when the system is not printing.
The test suite features:
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The organization of printing‐related tasks in categories:
Communications
Data cards
Temperatures
Voltages
Encoder repeatability
Print‐head heating
Print‐head filling
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A clear display of test results and the source of any failures, enabling
you to determine if printing is possible or worthwhile.
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The ability to monitor test results for specific components.
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Troubleshooting tips.
Running these tests can help identify problems in the printer hardware and
software. A large number of hardware defects (or near‐defects) warns you
of possible printing problems, either for current or future jobs.
Stratasys recommends running the built-in tests in the following cases:
as a routine test, once every two weeks
as a system check, before major (long) jobs
as needed, for troubleshooting
To open the Built-in Tests screen, do one of the following:
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From the Options menu, select
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Press .
Ctrl+Alt+B
Figure 6-102: Selecting Built-In Tests from the Options menu
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