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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ProJet® 5500X 3D Printer! This Quick
Start Guide has the use and safety information you need to get started. Welcome to
the 3D creative revolution-let the possibilities begin!
This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your Projet® 5500
3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start making creations. For more
detailed instructions, please go to
http:3dscentral.3dsystems.com
to access the
ProJet® 5500X User Guide.
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- Page 1 Start Guide has the use and safety information you need to get started. Welcome to the 3D creative revolution-let the possibilities begin! This Quick Start Guide will give you basic instructions on how to get your Projet® 5500 3D Printer plugged in and printing so you can start making creations. For more detailed instructions, please go to http:3dscentral.3dsystems.com...
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Page 2: Safety Information
Safety Information Safety Guidelines Before using your printer, read and understand all safety warnings and precautions. Before using the printer, your company should have a safety program in place. The safety program should: Label and point out hazardous equipment, materials, and procedures. Explain what to do in case of an emergency. - Page 3 At A Glance...
- Page 5 Completion of this process will familiarize you with all of the “basic” printer operations needed to build parts on the ProJet 5500X and provides a functional “shakedown” for a new installation. It is strongly recommend that you complete this section before moving on to larger more sophisticated builds.
- Page 6 Install Material Bottles For the purpose of the Demo print, we will use only two bottles of support material two bottles of part material. Make certain that the two bottles of part material are the same type. Unpack the material bottles and the Global Health and Safety (GHS) Sheet from cartons.
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Page 7: Install Build Platform
Install Build Platform Clean the platform using isopropyl alcohol before installing the platform into the printer. Open the chamber door. The adjacent view shows the bottom of the print platform. The recessed area on the bottom of the platform is placed toward the front of the printer. Place the platform on the... -
Page 8: Demo Print
Slide the platform toward the rear of the printer until it is firmly pressed against the rear brackets. Press down on the platform at the points indicated to make certain the platform is “seated” onto the X-carriage. Close the front door and press the Start key on the touchscreen to bring the printer on- line. - Page 9 Press Demo Print Select the mode (HD or UHD) for the Demo Print...
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Page 10: Remove Build Platform
The system displays PLATFORM EMPTY & DOOR CLOSED? Y/N. Make certain the platform is empty, the door is closed and press YES. The printer starts the demo print job. The demo print will take approximately three hours. Remove Build Platform When operator panel display shows DONE: <job_name>... - Page 11 To remove the platform, Pull the platform forward until you feel it contact the stops. Place your hands on either side of the platform to lift and remove it from the printer Remove Part From Build Platform To remove your part from the build platform: Place the platform in a freezer for ten to fifteen minutes.
- Page 12 Open the upper left and upper right MDMs. Slide both waste drawers completely out of the printer. Remove waste bags from waste drawers and place into a hazardous waste container. Replace the plastic waste bag for each drawer. Close waste drawers and press the Start to resume.
- Page 13 Standby 15 min. Conserve 25 min. Initial Power Up 165 min. Printer Shutdown and Power Off NOTE: Before shutdown and power off, verify that there is no need to build parts again soon. CAUTION: Switching off or disconnecting the printer’s power without performing the following shutdown procedure can damage the printer.
- Page 14 FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION, PLEASE REFER TO THE PROJET 5500X USER GUIDE.
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